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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1950
Page
1
At the Manitoba Women s Hospital Aid association convention in Winnipeg on October 20 Mrs A S Williams of Seven Sisters Falls was elected first vice president She was visiting her daughter Dr S Wahl when the honor was announced Congratulations are extended for the community
The Lac du Bonnet board of trade met at Casey's Inn on Tuesday evening and welcomed two new members, Joe Bilan and Mike Drabyk. President Oscar Bjornson reviewed the district meet and resolutions, including a provincial request for a new or improved highway from No 1 to Lac du Bonnet via Brookfield cutoff or Brightstone Lowlands and Ladywood. The group opposed paving No 11 from Seddon’s Corner to Lac du Bonnet and urged action to secure the better route. The board endorsed the Municipal council’s push for the road and pledged support to secure construction as soon as possible.
Irvin Benkendorf of Virden is visiting A. Klepatz. Rose Sommerfeldt of Winnipeg Falls teaches at the school and has flu. Mrs. Olga Tittlemier moves to Transcona for the winter. Harry Hawk returns home from Fort William for a visit. Adolf Sommerfeldt visits Mr. and Mrs. I. Grabke. Visitors last week include A. Lips H. Beskau L. Beyer M. Klepatz Ed. Beyer and Mrs. Ed Weger. Donna Parkinson resigns due to illness. A. Pohl family moves to St George. R. Perrant takes over Winnipeg Falls high duties. J. McLean of Fork River visits River Hills. Erwin and Alma Albright visit H. Wolfrom family. Charlie Badke drives a 1949 LH.C. truck. Mrs. I Grabke's birthday November 16.
Beausejour-Brokenhead Tractor Club receives praise from Morley Douglas and George Bryce of the Provincial Extension service for a successful inaugural year. The first annual banquet occurred at the Beausejour hotel on Friday November 10 after Achievement Day at Memorial rink. Six tractors competed in driving contests with safety winners named and a lecture on tractor safety provided. prizes were donated by local implement dealers. Guests included J Steffes A Modrzejewski J Towle and Bert Sandercook.
Lac du Bonnet council on November 7 debated asphalting No 11 highway preferring Brightstone Lowland Ladywood or Brookfield cut-off routes. They sent a 1949 resolution to trade boards and officials and asked Bilan to investigate ditch issues east of 20 and 20-15-10E affecting land, with weed and debris noted.
The Pine Falls branch of the Canadian Legion held an election of officers. Elected were President C. Fredrick, first vice president Pat O'Con nor, second vice president J. Mitchell, secretary William Ashton, and treasurer E. Luchuk.
At the November meeting 18 members of the Seven Sisters Falls Hospital guild voted unanimously to become a separate aid. They plan to raise 500 dollars per year and discussed fundraising methods. Volunteers were sought for quilting projects and a quilting bee next week. The meeting adjourned after lunch served by Mrs. Ligertwood and Mrs. Rougeau.
The Beausejour Remembrance Day service at the town hall on November 12 at 2 30 p m drew a large crowd. J DeMarco hosted the ceremony with G W Ashton of Winnipeg delivering the lesson and guiding prayers. A B Weselak read In Flanders Fields and Mrs G Stebbe sang. William Splett blew Last Post and Reveille, wreath layings followed by several representatives.
At the Seven Sisters Falls Curling club annual meeting held Wednesday November 8 in the Community hall clubroom, Charles Precious was elected president for 1950 51. On ice committee officers named Joe Sauer Fred King Tony Franty Maurice Everson and Mrs Bartley was chosen lady convener.
Three carloads of horses seven of cattle and two of pigs departed the C P R station in Winnipeg on Saturday November 4 for the Royal Exhibition in Toronto. Hon F C Bell minister of agriculture says Manitoba exhibits will have a week of preparation before the exhibition opens November 14. The shipment totals 35 horses including 15 Clydesdales eight Percherons twelve Belgians, 83 beef cattle with 45 Shorthorns 21 Herefords 17 Aberdeen Angus, 19 dairy cattle and 46 pigs.
Pine Falls Collegiate opened the 1950 51 term with a student council led by president Douglas Seagall and vice president Richard McKew. Secretaries are Inez Dulake and Berkley Crawford, with Edward Ford Alphonse Hebert Arthur Derry and Helen Schuetze as room reps. Exams begin Monday November 13. good luck to all students.
A mixed shower and stag party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T Weselak on Wednesday October 25 in honor of their daughter Agatha and Mike Wasylowski who wed November 4. Guests presented corsages and a white carnation to the couple. Hostesses were Mrs. W Omichinski and Evelyn Weselak. Dancing and lunch followed. The article also notes local farming events including Beef Club calves distributed at Cromwell by T R Sandercock and J Mroz on October 31 and a later meeting, plus Proud owners and travel mentions of local families and recent marriages and honeymoons in the region.
The Setter is an English breed formed centuries ago by crossing the Spanish Pointer with Spaniel.
Seven Sisters Falls community club salutes Mr. and Mrs. Axel Oddleifsson as they depart November 13 for Pine Falls. Axel becomes electrical engineer at the new power plant. Whist prizes awarded. heartfelt tributes from coworkers and friends.
Lacquer, once strictly a natural product from an Oriental tree, is now produced synthetically and offered in a broader range of colors than those found in nature.
Stag event honored Miss Stella Prose and Miss Willie on November 7 with a social. A bazaar at Teddies Place on November 8 9 raised funds for St John the Baptist Church. Prize winners listed include Jella Komadowski M Bechta and several Swirski entries. Moves to Winnipeg noted for Morden family. Garson school bazaar planned November 24. Ken Riley visited family while stationed at Vermilion Alberta.
Walking to work is praised as nature’s finest form of exercise. If distance or weather allow, people should walk at least part of the way daily to enjoy fresh air, boost lung function, improve circulation, and stimulate appetite.
A barefoot boy recreates ancient warfare by wielding a sling, tracing origins to Syria where the weapon was invented about 200 years before Christ.
A Whitemouth Hospital Guild meeting at the Municipal hall drew a full house. President Mrs. D. M. Wardrop presided, with Mrs. R. Yee acting as secretary in Mrs. R. Giesbrecht’s absence. Reports were gratifying, including $76 from a Hallowe’en dance and a $102 Cancer Research donation. The guild unanimously rejected becoming a separate aid. Transportation concerns were deemed not to affect the guild, and card parties will be held monthly this winter with proceeds to the general fund. The next meeting is set for December 4 in the Town hall.
Pine Falls Legion Branch observed Remembrance Day with a memorial service at the cenotaph at 11 a.m. Members formed at the Legion hall and marched to the cenotaph where a large crowd gathered. O Canada singalong followed by a minute of silence and flag lowering. Mrs. George Gold laid the wreath. Rev. Canon W. H. J. Walter gave a short address urging meaningful remembrance. Last Post, The Lameng, and Reveille were played. Benediction by Fred W. McNally.
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