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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 15, 1960

Page

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Elects Officers in Local Meeting Including Treasurer Post

The group elected officers with Thomson as treasurer and naming of John Hindy Blake Thompson Ernie Moffat Lorne Moffat William Smith Stanley Peterson Mesdames Wm Bilynsky Ernie Moffat Laura Smith Kid Lean Harry Hunt and Miss Delbridge among those chosen.

Thomson Tive John Hindy Blake Thompson Ernie Moffat Lorne Moffat William Smith Stanley Petrouski Mesdames Wm. Bilynsky Laura Smith Kid Lean Harry Hunt Miss Aa Delbridge

All Anglers Lack Now Is Good Ice

Manitoba opens ice fishing after November 1 to March 31 under provincial rules. Hon. C. H. Witney notes the sport’s growth with 5742 licences issued last year, 4542 to residents. winter season could reach record levels if snow is light. Licences cost one dollar for residents and $2.50 for nonresidents. Anglers use canvas frames, huts with stoves and radios for comfort on the ice.

Manitoba C. H. Witney

Hole River Man Wounded by Accidental Rifle Discharge

Wallace Noel Seymour, 27, of Hole River Reserve, was wounded in the right hip by an accidental discharge of a .22 rifle while hunting with his brother Sydney, about 15 miles west of Bissett. Two shells exploded in his hip pocket. He was transported to Pine Falls hospital due to Dr. Kennedy's absence at Pinel.

Wallace Noel Seymour Hole River Reserve Pine Falls Sydney Bissett Wallace Kennedy Pinel Pinealls

Walter Whyte Collegiate Opens in Grand Marais

The Walter Whyte Collegiate opened last Wednesday November 9 with Lord Selkirk School Division members and residents gathering. R W Lightly spoke on education trends doubling school population by 1965 under a new high school system. The ceremony included ribbon cutting by Mrs Whyte and Andrew Smith, with Captain Holmes giving the invocation and MLA Oscar Bjornson present.

Walter Whyte Lord Selkirk R. W Lightly Andrew Smith D. Holmes Oscar Bjornson Whyte W. C. Hardy Dennis Blake Knox Diane Joseph R. W. Lightly

Bissett Remembrance Tea a Successful Community Event

A large turnout at the Bissett Community Hall on Wednesday November 9 raised 128.40 for the Deer Lodge Canadian Legion Po. Mrs J M Bowyer chaired the event with Mrs A Reid as hostess and wreaths and poppies displayed. Numerous volunteers assisted with tables, baking, and sales while Wendy Townend drew the door prize won by Mr Lucas. The event marked the 39th year of Canada’s remembrance poppy and highlighted continued support for veterans.

Bissett J. M. Bowyer A. Reid Mesdames E. Meadows W. Combe C. Gibson N. McLeod A. Kowalchuk W. Gillespie Mesdames W. Allan J. Allan Mesdames B. Anderson E. Fults T. Vialoux J. Wozny Mesdames G. Gray Ratcliffe K. Advent Wendy Townend Mr. Lucas Deer Lodge Canadian Legion Po Canada Legionary National Magazine of Canadian Legion

Elma Greek Catholic Bazaar Ends Successful Event

Mrs Mary Smerechynski notes heavy snow and hunting season progress as Elma Greek Catholic Church held its annual bazaar at Elma Hall on November 5th, described as a great success. Local visits and family updates follow, including trips to city and Winnipeg hospital stays.

Elma

Pine Falls Community Notes Mark 25th Anniversary and Local Events

Mrs W Woods reports neighbors celebrate John and Grace Huhn on November 2 for their 25th wedding anniversary. Winnipeg guests visit Chief Constable Harry Rowe’s home for three weeks, and Pine Falls Chapter Order of the Eastern Star marks its seventh birthday with visitors from Winnipeg and Minnesota. Other items include travels of Mrs Gaufield, a Congregational Dinner at The Chateau, Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge visit, Legion Remembrance Day dinner, and a $200 Women’s Hospital Auxiliary bursary winner Julia Lazaruk of Powerview.

John Huhn Jack Grace R. Wilson Indian Head Sask Harry Rowe Pine Falls Eastern Star No. 51 Winnipeg Florence Tustian Minnesota Arthur Hopkins Canadian Legion Great Falls Pointe du Bois Lehead Gordon Iion Mulligan Legion Stewart Gyles Salloum Cook Chas. Miller

Crow's Nest Rate No Deficit To Railways

Manitoba and Alberta submitted a year long cost study to the Commissioner of Transportation contending that grain carriage at Crow's Nest rates is not a deficit traffic for Canadian railways. The report argues CPR costs are overstated for grain and that revenues cover variable costs and contribute to fixed costs, refuting claims of imbalance.

Manitoba Alberta Commissioneer George Borts M. J. Ulmer R. L. Banks Canadian Pacific C.p.r’s CPR Leason Short Manitoba-Alberta C.P.R Provincal Canada Gurney Evans Industry and Commerce

Parker Gilchrist Named Canada's Top Grid Players

Toronto was the site last week for the selection of Canada’s top pro football players. Cookie Gilchrist of the Toronto Argonauts and Jackie Parker of the Edmonton Eskimos were named outstanding players by writers and broadcasters from the Big Four League and Western Interprovincial unions. Gilchrist, a scoring champion in 1959 and 1960 who plays linebacker or tackle on defense, was chosen tops in the East. Parker, an import from Mississippi State who previously won the award in 1957 and 1958, was highlighted as a leading back. A second poll will name Canada’s top football player of the year. Gilchrist hails from Tarentum, Pennsylvania, and did not play college or pro football in the United States.

Cookie Gilchrist Toronto Argonauts Jackie Parker Edmonton Eskimos Toronto Interprovincial Union Gilchist Hones Canada Parker Mississippi State Gilchrist Tarentum United States

Double Ring Wedding in South St. Pauls Linden Church

Margaret Rattai of Kenora Ont married Gerald William Schatkowsky of Whitemouth Man at South St. Pauls Lutheran Church Oldenburg White Mouth October 14. Rev L Harthmann officiated with Mrs Jack Hartmann at the organ. Details include gowns of Lily of the Valley fabric, a red bouquet, and a reception and dance at Whitemouth Hall. The couple will reside in the itemouth district.

South St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Oldenburg Whitemouth Margaret Edward Rattai Kenora Ont Gerald William William Schatkowsky Man L. Harthmann Jack Hartmann Bernice Kiapprat Darlene Schatkowsky Margaret Rushko Edward Klepatz George Rattai Alex Malkoske Itemouth District

Subscription Renewal Form for The Leader Issued

The notice asks readers to renew subscriptions by mail with payment. It explains date numerals on the address indicate due dates and lists renewal rates: 3.00 for one year within Canada, 4.00 outside Canada, 5.00 for two years within Canada, 6.00 outside Canada. It notes Audit Bureau of Circulations rules and instructs new subscribers to use the form with address details.

Canada Audit Bureau of Circulations Springfield

Lac du Bonnet Home and School Meeting Recap

The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association met at the school on Tuesday November 8 with Mrs H Arseniuk presiding. Attendees helped gather clothes for a clothing drive collecting thirteen boxes while Mrs P Klassen reported receipts of $36.05.

Lac du Bonnet

Powerview and District News Summary

Local notices recount deer hunting weather and well wishes for Mrs Paterson and Mrs Pasaluko. Residents Mr and Mrs Miller and Mr and Mrs Kitchingman visited. others traveled to Erickson, Nee Pawa, and Portage. War remembrance at Cenotaph. UNICEF drive benediction. Christmas concert planned. Homework discussion among teachers praised parental help and after school support.

C. Paterson Dan Pasaluko General Hospital Unicef Quong A. Pangs B. Nicoll D. Wojciechowski S. Hyrsie E. Brown K. Long

Poppy Fund Appreciates Deer Lodge Contributors

Manigotogan Poppies were sold at the school and by Mrs How ard of the hotel. A Sunday box returned $14.80. Mrs I M Bowyer, convener, extends appreciation for the district’s efforts on behalf of the Deer Lodge poppy fund.

Howard Deer Lodge I. M. Bowyer

Powerview Council Sits As Court of Revision

Powerview council met on Tuesday November 8 with Deputy Mayor L Berthelette presiding. The court reviewed three complaints and found current assessments fair. 55 appeals from the Municipal Assessment Branch with 24 increases 18 decreases and 13 ownership changes were approved. seven additions were added to the 1960 tax roll. Regular meeting passed by law 13/60 to establish a savings account and authorized sending notices to remove street signs. The council also authorized attendance at the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention with expenses. Several accounts were approved for payment including Manitoba Power Commission Imperial Oil and Agassiz School Division.

Powerview L. Berthelette S. Lazaruk O. Vincent F. Watson J. T. Turcotte J. A. Tease L. Bertherette Union of Manitoba Hiway Manitoba Power Commission North West Mortage Co Springfield Manitoba Hospital Services Plan Postmaster E. C. McMillan Edward Wilson J. Turcotte Imperial Oil Co Agassiz S.D Manitoba Telephone Walter Parke Robert Lavoie

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Debbie Selmes Debbie Ashley Grand Marais Mrs Mary Smerechynski Mrs. Bateman of Smithers, B.C Mrs. M. Ducharme Ben Prette Roberta Smorang Mrs. R. Smorang Miss Jacyk Mrs. Jacyk Kport Wm. Kurian A. Shewchuk Mrs. W. Woods J. Gaufield Montreal N., Parker T. Scott Sault St. Marie Church of the Advent Chateau W.A The United Church Thomas Smith Hoag Sisters of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge IOOF Coronation Rebekah No. 1 Juliana Lazaruk Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Crow's Nest Schatkowsky Rattai Old Street Olive Swanick Mrs. L. Hovey Erickson and Neepawa Murray Manson Ken Farrell Portage Pete Pasaluko Cst O’ Malley Shoal Lake Powerview Council Court of Revision
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