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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
3
The Springfield Leader weekly issue for May 22 1962 serves the Eastern Manitoba region. It lists local offices from Las du Bonnet to Victoria Beach and notes staff or representatives in each community.
The piece analyzes how Quebec could tilt the June 18 election, with Liberal Pearson seeking to capitalize on a Liberal lead in polls and Trudeau era shifts. It notes Conservative hopes to hold or gain seats, Social Credit impact led by Caouette, and New Democratic weakness, while stressing Quebec’s demand for national treatment and cultural identity.
Horticultural exhibitors from The University of Manitoba and the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation will lead exhibitors' schools in Oakville Toulon The Pas Winnipeg and Pine Falls this summer. Sessions cover selection and preparation of vegetables fruit flowers and house plants for show with afternoon and evening attendances.
A Victoria Beach update notes strong Sunday attendance at Gospel Hall. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Melvin Anderson of Beausejour and Mr and Mrs Pete Mignon of Winnipeg. Clifford Johnson and a friend travelled from Whitecourt, Alberta, staying with Mr and Mrs C Hampton before heading to Bissett for work. Grace Anderson lost her home to fire. son David Ateah and family saved most contents and had insurance. Pat Hampton left for New Westminster to visit sister and work in a drug store. Wm Persian ill at Beausejour hospital but improving. George Ateah drives Owens Transfer to Victoria Beach. Waterworks pipes being laid by superintendent Alex Anderson and crew.
Manitoba weekly newspaper publishers gathered in Brandon May 11 12 for the 43rd annual convention of their association. 32 of 56 papers were represented. sessions at the Prince Edward Hotel were chaired by R Manning. Guests included Rundle McLauchlan Walter Dinsdale and visitors from USA and Saskatchewan. A judges panel featuring readers offered plain talks on improving papers. Generous social functions highlighted the event.
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet invites sealed bids for loading screening and crushing gravel in 1962. Quantities include 3000 cu yds loading, 5000 cu yds screening, and 2000 cu yds crushing. Tenders due June 4 1962 CST. bids may be combined or separate. lowest bid not guaranteed. C L Cherrey Sec Treas.
The Local Government District of Pinawa announces a proposed Town Planning Scheme 1962 applying to most Pinawa lands and certain Winnipeg River islands. It sets rules on building use, location, height, bulk, yards, and density with public viewing at specified offices and a June 29 1962 objection deadline. Local residents may object in writing to the Resident Administrator or Minister of Industry and Commerce.
Entertainment spread over a two day Brandon convention was aided by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Brandon Sun Brandon College T Eaton Co Imperial Oil Limited Manitoba Power Commission Anglo Canadian Oils Killarneylee Club John Neufeld director Brandon New World Theatre Group directed by Don Williams Prairie Publishers Mid West Papers Toronto Type Foundry Crown Zellerbach all contributing to delegate enjoyment. Convention chair led indefatigable efforts shaping a successful program.
Notice to owners and occupants of house trailers in Lac du Bonnet RM outlines licence fees under By-Law 591. Fee is 10 dollars monthly paid in advance by the first day of each month at the Municipal Hall. Applies to any trailer placed on private, public or municipal land over thirty days with penalties for violations. Dated May 1 1962 Lac du Bonnet. Co L Cherrey Clerk.
The Osis family expresses deep thanks to relatives friends and neighbours for kindness sympathy and floral tributes after the sudden death of their beloved mother and grandmother Anna Osis. Special appreciation goes to Dr W Storrie Rev Pastor E Bowen Rev Pastor Mitulis Renshaw Funeral Chapel and pallbearers for comfort and support with Latvian hymn singing at the graveside.
Two veteran editor publishers receive honorary life memberships from the Killarney Guide. The note appears in a continued page segment, highlighting longtime contributors to the publication.
Under the Trustee Act the estate of Frank Picknicki of Lac du Bonnet Manitoba contractor is administered. All claims must be filed with the undersigned at Beausejour Manitoba by June 30, 1962. Dated Beausejour May 15, 1962.
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