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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
1
Premier Douglas Campbell defended his Liberal record amid criticism from Conservative foes at a Beausejour rally before about 200 voters. Campbell rejected calls for a separate farm credit agency, backed a joint crop insurance plan with Ottawa, noted Manitoba’s rising expenditures and highway investments, and contrasted his government’s growth with Conservative critique.
Duff Roblin, Progressive Conservative leader at Lac du Bonnet, accuses the Campbell government of penny wise and dollar foolish road spending and poor highway management. He faults oil policy, education funding, and calls for long term agricultural credit, while urging a June 16 vote and praising private enterprise.
Elma reports cool spell with desire for rain and a May 17 Prosvita Hall banquet featuring music. Mrs. Mary Smerechynski and sons visited her mother in Gardenton. Smerechynski won $25 at a Gardenton bazaar over the weekend. Family updates list Miss Phyllis Felewich and others visiting Winnipeg and Minto. Sympathy extended to the Smerechynski family on Annie Smerechynski’s May 19 death at St Boniface Hospital. Stanley Matewzek thanks community for aid after a recent home fire.
Full Gospel Mission affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada invites the public to Wednesday services at 7 30 pm and Sunday at 10 30 am with evangelistic service and Bible study. A warm welcome is extended, with bus and pen help offered to students and visitors.
The Tyro boys of Bissett United Church closed the year with a supper at Rice Lake Community Hall attended by eight boys and leaders Mesdames John Hay and W Weeks and church representatives. They sponsored a bazaar and tea, made woodcraft sold, hosted gladiolus bulbs, and awarded church tabs and World Circle for Mission study prizes. Eight boys received tabs, twelve earned World Circle, and top twelve head to camps.
Rev. Fr. Victor Crean of Winnipeg will lead a week long mission at Notre Dame Church Lac du Bonnet starting Sunday May 25 with 8 and 10 am masses. Morning sessions run May 25 to 31 at 6 30 and 8 00 am and evening programs at 7 30 pm. Crean a St Michael's College and St Alphonsus Seminary graduate has served as Rector and Superior of Redemptionist Monasteries in Grand Prairie and Calgary and has recently conducted missions across Western Canada and the U S.
Mrs T Atkinson hosted her annual piano recital in Memorial hall Lac du Bonnet on May 22 with 26 pupils performing for parents and friends A duet by Leslie McIntosh Crystal Waters and a trio by Judy Chermishnok Joan Campbell and Georgina Hodgkins added variety Guest soloist Mrs D Crook performed two numbers A bouquet was given to Mrs Atkinson by Joanne Kirby on behalf of the pupils
More than 75 members leaders and guests attended the CGIT mother and daughter banquet in the Community hall Saturday May 10. Attendees at the head table included D Cur rie Mr and Mrs Munn Rev Donnelly Miss Palmer guest speaker Sharron Seewald CGIT president and others. A toast to the Queen was made by Seewald followed by toasts to the mothers and to the church. Miss Palmer spoke on Today and enduring church ministry. Skits by CGIT girls and awards presentations highlighted the evening with delegates named for camp council and CGIT pennant winners for high points.
On Sunday May 4 the 15th anniversary of turning the tide in the Atlantic battle against U boats was marked. The corvette symbolizes Canada's Navy role in the fight, with HMCS Battleford pictured on patrol with a convoy.
The Manitoba Agriculture Extension Service will host four Field Days in Beausejour Agricultural Representative Area in June. Demonstrations on hitching adjustments and use of tillage equipment will be led by M. D. Thomson. Farmers in the district are invited to attend at Tyndall Cloverleaf and Hazelridge Thalberg and Lac du Bonnet locations.
Mary Lou Boulette marked his twelfth birthday on May 23. Mrs. Unrau remains ill after a scald injury and was taken to Bissett for treatment. Ted Quesnel and sons Bruce and Frankie visit his mother Mrs. O. Quesneley. others fish at Caribou Lake near Bissett. Numerous locals drop by Bissett Saturday including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boulette and J. Unran families. Albert Wood and Jimmy Doyle joined Mr. J. Woods Sr. for the weekend. Mrs. M. Olsen, Mrs. J. Boulette and daughters Linda, and Mrs. Allan Meade visited Mrs. A. Forte Sr. and Mrs. I. M. Bowyer over the weekend.
A community bulletin details a Stan Kuldys birthday gathering with about 30 guests and a buffet. It notes drought impacts at local gardens, a fire cleanup by 30 government workers at Wallace Lake, picnic fire penalties, church services, family visits, the Mid-West Show, fishing trips, and schedule changes for the St Anthony mission and W A meeting.
A near record of Victoria Beach life notes the first bus arrival and growing summer traffic as cottages reopen. Canon Glover leads church services and a Legion social with St Margarets participants. a May 15 police presence marks the start of summer vigilance. A bush fire near the school is quickly controlled. Grandparents celebrate. families share birthdays and milestones. Elk Island hosts Faith Bible Camp builds. local graduations and fresh shop paint add to a bustling season kickoff.
At St James Anglican Church Beausejour May 6 a Little Helpers Enrollment party featured Miss K M Blake as guest speaker with Mrs E Macklin introducing. A mural Eskimo scene delighted all and seven mothers with fourteen children enrolled. Catechism class begins Sundays at 11 am with Mrs Macklin guiding, and Sunday School continues strong at 11 am.
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