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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 18, 1947

Page

2

Friendly Fellows Hold Their Second Annual Banquet

The Friendly Fellows held their second annual banquet in the clubhouse on Friday November 7. A supper was served by Mrs. O Tirschmann and staff. Speakers included J M Craig William Beibrich S R Ellis T Mayotte Mr Sinclair Mr Kendrick from Whitemouth Nightingale and T Mouhue with music from the Whitemouth orchestra.

Seven Sisters Falls Friendly Fellows O. Tirschmann Joyce Tirschmann Irene Rerick Lorraine Hertzog Doris Klaptar Joan Ellis J. M. Craig William Beibrich S. R. Ellis T. Mayotte Sinclair Mr. Kendrick Whitemouth I. Nightingale T. Mouhue

Community Notes From Pine Falls And Winnipeg Football

After Armistice Day services Premier Stuart Garson with Max MacLaggan and Dr. E D R Bissett toured local woods camps. The United church hosts a Congregation Dinner November 24 in Chateau hall with Rev W G Martin. Senior Ladies plan a December 3 silver tea and sale of work. Rumors of a missing Woods Department contractor Jack Zigone were debunked after he returned Monday. A United Church Senior Study Group party honored Rorie McLeod and bride. Mission Band activities led by Fran.

Stuart Garson Manitoba Max MacLaggan E. D. R. Bissett Woods The United Church Chateau Hall W. G. Martin Grace United Church Winnipeg Australia Ladies’ Association of the United Church Rorie “Mallard” McLeod J. E. Hunter Johnny Campbell

Elma Farmer Drowns In Whitemouth River Truck Skids From Bridge

Elma Farmer Proceviat 39 of the area died when a 2 ton truck skidded off a bridge into the Whitemouth river shortly after eleven on Friday night. His companion Harry Pawlyshyn escaped and called for help. The body was recovered Saturday morning beneath three to four inches of ice. He left a wife Mary three sons and one daughter his mother Mrs Katie Proceviat five brothers and six sisters.

Elma John S. Proceviat Here Whitemouth Harry Pawlyshyn Mr. Proceviat Guy Whitemouth Rcmp Steindel Mary Katie Proceviat

Aged man killed by train near Julius Manitoba

Omfry Hulogroski was fatally injured by a CPR work train at Julius on the morning of November 7 around 6 o'clock while walking to Molson. The body underwent autopsy at Russell Funeral Home and was viewed by a coroner's jury before release by District Coroner Dr. J Brook Beausejour. Funeral services were held November 11 at 10 a.m. in Beausejour Greek Catholic Church with burial at Greek Catholic Cemetery Beausejour. Russell Funeral Home handled arrangements. He is survived by three sons, all of Winnipeg.

Omfry Hulogroski C.P.R Julius Man Molson Russell Funeral Home J. Brook Beausejour Corymylo Hulogroski Winnipeg

Mrs Anna Gretzinger Dies at 95 in Beausejour

Mrs Anna Gretzinger, widow of Frederick Gretzinger, died November 10 at age 95. Survived by four sons John Winnipeg William Medicine Hat Alfred East St. Paul Edward Beausejour and daughter Mrs Klingbell Beausejour. 49 grandchildren 83 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Born October 20 1852 in Warsaw Poland she came to Canada in 1898 settling in Beausejour where she lived fifty years. Funeral services were held in the funeral chapel and burial was in Beausejour Cemetery.

Beausejour Anna Suzanna Gretzinger Frederick Gretzinger John Winnipeg William Medicine Hat Alberta Alfred East St. Paul Edward Beausejou Klingbell Gretzinger Warsaw Poland Canada

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Hink held in Beausejour

Mrs. Katherine Hink died October 29 at General Hospital at age 72 in Beausejour. Born in Poland she moved to Canada forty years ago settling in Beausejour district. Survived by a large family and Lawrence Hink of Winnipeg. Burial at St Marys Cemetery Beausejour Rev J Gurka officiated Russell Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Katherine Hink Beausejour General Hospital Poland Canada Lawrence Hink Winnipeg St. Mary’s Cemetery J. Gurka Russell Funeral Home

Death of Mrs Natalie Henley in Winnipeg

Mrs Natalie Henley died in Winnipeg on Friday November 14 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband on June 15 of this year. Funeral services will be held at Notre Dame church Lac du Bonnet on Monday November 24 at 10 am.

Lac DU Bonnet Natalie Henley Winnipeg

Local Happenings and Health Notes Advance in Tyndall Area

Mrs Pacy Norman plans a Winnipeg winter with her son Charlie. Mrs H Winkler underwent an operation and is recovering. Ronnie Morden of Steinbach visited during the week. Miss Chrissie Nelson rushed to hospital for acute appendicitis and is expected home soon. Bill Beech of the Merchant Marine, brother of Mrs Chymyshyn, visits Tyndall for three weeks. Alf Riddell, war veteran, is under care at Deer Lodge hospital. Mr and Mrs John Michaluk of Fork River bought J F Schreyer’s store in Tyndall. Schreyer to operate a business at Golden Bay while the Michaluks run a general store.

Chrissie Nelson Chrissie Bill Beech Merchant Marine Mrs. Chymyshyn Tyndall John Michaluk Fork River Man J. F. Schreyer Schreyer Golden Bay Michaluk

Community notices and updates from Garson Pointe du Bois

The column lists local life events including a finger amputation after a work accident, a marriage in Virden, a Silver Tea fundraiser at Garson school, sports and social events, and confirmations at St. John and Pointe du Bois churches. It notes rink flooding plans, curling activities, a Princess Elizabeth wedding gift drive, and Legion auxiliary projects.

Pointe du Bois J. Hunt

St. Mary’s Ladies Aux November Meeting Plans Bazaar

The Ladies' Auxiliary of St. Mary's church met November 12 at Mrs. Laurie's home with 25 members present. They finalized plans for a November 25 bazaar featuring a doll dressed by Mrs. Burbidge to be raffled. tickets will be sold by members. The next meeting will be in January at Mrs. C. Anderson, Sr.'s house with Mrs. E. Anderson as co-hostess.

St. Mary’s Church Laurie Goddard Burbidge C. Anderson E. Anderson

Garson Ladies' Church Club Silver Tea event

The Ladies' Church Club of Garson plans a Silver Tea in Garson School basement on November 21 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Event includes a sale of work and home cooking.

Garson School Ladies United Church Club Ladies’ Church Club of Garson

Premier Garson speaks at Pine Falls Remembrance Service

Premier Stuart Garson addressed Pine Falls Remembrance on honoring Abitibi workers who died in World War II. Names inscribed on a bronze plaque, wreath laid by Mrs Lalor, Legion and Ladies Auxiliary in attendance, with toasts and a later Legion banquet at The Chateau.

Stuart Garson Pine Falls Abitibi Power and Paper Co. Ltd T. E. Silver Father Couture Manitoba Canon W. Walters J. E. Hunter C. H. Anderson R. H. Betts G. Dean D. Gold E. W. Gold H. Haider J. E. Horvath F. H. Lalor W. T. Robinson L. A Tourand

Lac du Bonnet School Opens With Memorial Display

A capacity crowd welcomed Lac du Bonnet’s new school opening on Monday November 10. The event featured a memorial unveiling for four local World War II heroes and presentations by Rev E K Bissell and the Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association.

Lac DU Bonnet

Oddfellows elect A H Perrin district deputy grand master

On November 8 Pine Falls Lodge hosted the District Meeting of the Oddfellows in District No 2. Attending lodges included North Star Winnipeg Wellington Winnipeg and others with special guests F Edwards from Portage la Prairie Tackaberry from Brandon and A H Perrin from East Kildonan. J Aseltine was elected to succeed Perrin as district deputy grand master.

Pine Falls Lodge C.F Oddfellows Lodges North Star Lodge Winnipeg Wellington Lodge Remora Lodge Selkirk Jubilee Lodge Stonewall Lodge Stonewall Transcona Lodge Transcona F. Edwards Grand Lodge of P.G Pine Falls A. H. Perrin Coronation Lodge No. 51 Rebekahs The Oddfellows Jack Huhn H. Halpin L. Frayne J. Aseltine Baby” Stunt Messrs James F. Edwards G.M. Tackaberry DGM G. J. Smith

Kennard Heads Lac du Bonnet Legion Officers

W S Kennard was elected branch president at the Lac du Bonnet Canadian Legion annual meeting held in the Municipal hall on November 13. Hubert Arsenault named master at arms with H Smith and A Arsenault as first and second vice presidents. E Rousseau agreed to remain secretary treasurer for a short period due to time constraints.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion B. Holliday A. A. MacDonald McLaren Deer Lodge Hospital Lac du Bonnet W. S. Kennard Hubert Arsenault H. Smith A. Arsenault E. Rousseau Legion Rousseau

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Beausijour Garson Seven Sisters Pinawa Great Falls Canada & Outside Bill McDonald Jimmy Desilets Red Halpin Joe Lyons Bob Jim Munsie Blue Bombers Stampeders Hiney Jack Zigone Woods Department Jack Victoria Beach Mission Band of the United Church Fran Elma Farmer Anna Gretsinger Mrs LA Wawryshyn Pacy Norman Charlie Ronnie Morden Steinbach Alf Riddell Alf Leader Springfield Ildi St. James Springfield Leader Billy Ronald Micky Zaruanski Johnny Feduik Terrace Bay Ont William Telipo Micky St. Boniface Hospital George Mouritsen Chris Mouritsen Myrtle May Hutchinson Virden St. Paul’s United Church J. Hyde Mrs. C. Brown George Brown St. John’s Church J. Burbidge M. Martin E. Preston A. Allen I Allen P. Anderson G. MacDonald N. McTaggart St Mary’s Church Pointe - Bois Bishop Lofthouse E. Storseth Livo Long Pointe du Bois Orchestra Mrs. M. Chorney H. R. Eby Margaret Princess Elizabeth Philip Mountbatten Alex Brown W. McLeod Bob Farmer Reveille Pat Lalor Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Chateau E. F. Tanner Vickie Sokoloski Jack Nixon Alex Cairns N. F. Walton Carl Patterson Bert Dimock Mr. Tanner Eeer St. James Audit Bureau of Circulations E. K. Bissell Fred Dufilly Home and School Association Dufilly C. K. Rogers Miss M. Baskerville Eaton Las du Bonnet Jean Wold Marjorie Bruder Shirley Choma Iris Kingswell Margaret Brown Souris Toronto Dominion Miss Baskerville Ben Warkentin Edythe Brown King George VI Lieut. C. R. Gilliat Lieut. Gilliat British Commonwealth of Nations I.C.D.E R. H. Zeemel A. H. Petrin
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