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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 30, 1961
Page
1
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In a warm Sunday of local league play, Bissett sent two clubs to Manigotogan and Hole River for doubleheaders. Manigotogan beat Bissett 41 7 in game one, while Bissett edged Hole River 6 3 in a late stoppage sixth inning. George Robinson pitched the afternoon win for Manigotogan, and Crazy Legs Falls and Hot Shot Robinson starred for Hole River. Local notes praise Hole River’s batters and the vintage reserve setting at Hale River.
Herbert Unger, 54, of 122 Canora St. Winnipeg, spent Saturday evening and Sunday in the bush at Caribou Lake south of the San Antonio Gold Mines at Bissett. He wandered out about 8 p.m. Sunday, was found by a four-man fishing party, and taken to a doctor in Bissett showing only fly bites.
The Tyros windup at Bissett Community Hall on May 23 drew many parents. After prayers and addresses by church leaders, Rev Wray presented awards and certificates to Peter Nalleweg Lutz Fehst Leslie Adolf Bob Bjornson Hubert Nalleweg Monty Wood and Doug Duval Ryan.
A May 18 wedding at Holy Cross Church Norwood united Diane Souka with Flying Officer Ronald Tanner of Toronto. A second ceremony May 20 at St Theresa Church Pine Falls joined June Bosma and Joseph Doucette in marriage.
The Beausejour event crowned Garson as champions with Archie Prychon Myrtle Novakoski Stan Domanski Adele Domanski and Rudy Novakoski finishing with a net total of 3095 and a final tally of 4618 pins. Tyndall edged Selkirk by 11 pins for second while Selkirk earned honorable mention with 3836 net pins.
The Whiteshell Comets, a new fastball club, show strong form with several wins in May. They defeated Hungry Nines 15-11 on May 18 at River Hills, then lost 12-10 to Beausejour Beavers on May 22 at Colmer's Park, and beat Whitemouth 5-0 at Lonely Dale the same night. An additional exhibition win came May 25 at Beausejour by 16-4.
Two Pine Falls High School Army Cadet Corps members received special presentations at the annual inspection on May 19. Master Cadet award went to W. Will, one of 21 youths to earn the distinctive senior certificate. G. G Lippola received a Strathcona ring for sixth place in the Strathcona Best Shot competition among Manitoba cadets.
Whitemouth residents hosted and visited over the long weekend with guests at Fort Frances Ontario and Winnipeg. The Whiteshell dining hall opened at Rennie Hotel with community figures in attendance and a land purchase discussion at the curling club. Ross United Church W.A. postponed a June cold plate supper and will meet at Mrs. Balanyk's home. continuation noted on page 8.
The Seven Sisters Fastball club held a Sunday tournament May 28 with eight teams. Seven Sisters beat Whitemouth 3-2 in the semi and defeated Great Falls 6-1 in the final as Whiteshell Comets were eliminated. Volunteers led by Mrs. F. King served refreshments to a large crowd.
David Gittins placed third in the Manitoba final of the sixth annual Jaycees Teen Age Safe Driving Road-E-O in Winnipeg. He earned 192 points, won $50, and received an Imperial Oil trophy and crest, sharing telecast coverage from Polo Park. Eighteen contestants competed across the province with David coming within six points of the winner Bill Mathews.
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