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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1963
Page
1
Out-of-town travelers praised Lac du Bonnet for a Crusade for Christ week. Community members cited cooperation among Christians as a vital effect and recalled inspiring messages each evening that strengthened faith. A young woman reflected on the unique involvement.
Grades 4 and 5 pupils under Mr David Rosner publish a weekly paper tied to social studies science and English with distribution editor Rachel Bruneau. Proceeds go to the school library fund. Also notes bowling league standings and high game honors with several local residents referenced.
The Lac du Bonnet Home and School Association met November 12 with a showing of The Family Circles by Mrs Edythe Brown. Talks by region president Mr E Sharkey covered Remembrance Day significance. Revenue from a December 7 Xmas concert was hoped to boost a $109 bank balance. John Veats, Water Ski Club president, announced ticket success at the Fun Fair and thanked supporters. Updates noted Hydro staff changes at Great Falls and new housing for the Gaddews family. UNICEF proceeds totaled $77 from Halloween. Clothing drives favor children, with plans for a child-focused donation shower next year.
The new Great Falls Community Hall hosted a Friday Fun Fair to help finish the building. Organizer President David Rosner reported net proceeds over 400 dollars from games, rummage, food, and bingo, with students performing Bless This Hall under F Kalinowsky and Audrey Bateman.
About 180 union members and wives attended the Bissett Local 5552 United Steelworkers banquet and dance on Saturday November 9. Key figures included Edwin Adolf John Ruby Albert Adolf Grant McLeod and Jimmy James with James delivering the keynote address on provincial labour legislation gaps affecting communities like Morden Thompson and Bissett. Music by Bud McIntosh and his Winnipeg band capped the evening.
A Rice Lake Community Club meeting on November 12 in Community Hall chaired by I. Berscheid saw high turnout and debate. The pivotal outcome was unanimous approval to hire a fulltime Recreational Director. Elected posts include President R. Sharpe and multiple officers: C. Harper, I. Berscheid, G. Magnuson, Bruce Staines, C. Innes, A. Devlin, plus councillors R. G. Griffith, W. Hawrysh, V. McNabb, and Gordon Todd.
A Court of Revision in Powerview prompts a full general assessment to align with provincial standards. Residents fear higher taxes may follow, while future rules require registrations and permits for moving buildings, demolitions, renovations, and any business activity. Vendors visiting Powerview seasonally may need prior Municipal office authorization.
Hon L H Benhard County Court Judge attended in council chambers on Tuesday in Ward two for council votes where the election ended in a tie between William Sudletsky and William McLean. A second election is set for December 18, 1963 with nomination day November 27.
A Powerview meeting on November 5 fostered strong cooperation for local minor hockey. Over 25 reps from Fort Alexander, Powerview, St. George and Great Falls formed the Winnipeg River Hockey League Minor. Officers include President George Harbottle and Directors from Great Falls and Fort Alexander. The league aims to run six peewee, five Tom Thumb, and four Mitts teams, with a December next meeting planned.
For the sixth year Safe Driving Week runs December 1 through 7 with sponsorship from the Canadian Highway Safety Council. Provincial and community safety groups will participate to address winter driving hazards and to lead into the nationwide December long campaign against holiday traffic dangers promoted by federal, provincial, and local police.
Great Falls residents joined students and staff for a Memorial Day service November 11 at the Community Hall. Rev. F Kalinowsky led, with Audrey Bateman Faythe Malarchuk and David Rosner on program. Lt. Rosner placed the wreath. guard of honor included M Kearns Sinnock Erickson.
The Seven Sisters Hospital Guild annual fun fair raised $700 on Friday November 15 with wide community support. Mr C Precious opened the event, convener Mrs J Kinghorn introduced him, and President Mrs C Frantz hosted. Raffle winners were named and new neighbors from Pinawa attended. Special thanks extended to River Hills Lutheran Church ladies and Baptist Church ladies for their booths and donations.
Pupils from San Antonio School joined by adults gathered at Rice Lake Community Hall on Remembrance Day to honor fallen soldiers from two Cold Wars. Rev. M. Wray directed the service with an invocation, a high school girls choir, and piano by Mrs. J. Hay. Grade 3 pupil Allie Strasser read In Flanders Fields. Constable R. Douglas of the RCMP delivered the address praising Canada's sacrifice for freedom and peace.
Lutherans at Whitemouth Redeemer Church elected Mrs Hanna Steiner as president of the Lutheran W.A. at a November 7 meeting held at Mrs Henry Steiner’s home with large attendance. Other officers elected were Mrs Violet Barry vice president Mrs Irene Biebrich secretary Mrs Alga Steiner treasurer Mrs Hertha Klapprat stewardship secretary and Mrs Ruth Malkoske educational secretary.
Correction Editor notes three corrected Powerview items. Mr Ahrensbach oversees artificial ice. Suzanne St Croix and Rosaire Dion wed September 28 at Notre Dame Du Laus Powerview. Holy Cross dinner Sept 22 fills The Tresa Hall. Rev M Kotowich and Rev Fr LaRochelle welcome guests. President M Tataryn introduces. Highlight is a high singing mass with Cook's Creek Parish men's choir of twenty five.
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