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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
2
Norman McCoy as vice president H J Russell as secretary treasurer Paul August aided by H Springman Wm Zinkman M Zinkman and R Veillieux form the executive committee. They will rewrite the rink and dressing room and plan a Broomball League in the district while M F Brown donates a trophy for annual competition.
The Beausejour amateur night show produced by the Chamber of Commerce crowned the Silvertones in first place with Betty Friesen third on 190 votes. George Davey hosted ACT TB Amateur Night broadcasts, promoting Manitoba tuber votes and chamber efforts led by A. B. Weselak.
Pine Falls marks the 21st anniversary of its United Church with services led by Professor Cragg and a large youth gathering. A turkey dinner finale on November 23 featured Rev. Wilbur K. Howard as guest speaker, with local leaders and choirs contributing to the celebration.
The Beausejour Lions club marks its first anniversary with a banquet at the Beausejour hotel on November 23 featuring a three tier cake etched with the club emblem. President Armstrong presides as Rev. Harvey delivers a speech on Lionism and community service. A dance follows at the Town hall with J. Gillis orchestra.
Lac du Bonnet Ladies' curling club led by Mrs. M V Faris staged a Memorial Hall show that drew a capacity crowd for 30 acts. From four to 75 years old competed with local and visiting help, winning prizes in juvenile and adult sections including Cookie Pietre for four year old and the Lac du Bonnet Englishmen in top honors.
Beausejour Chamber aims to gain 30 members in under four hours with W. W. Childe leading the effort joined by Steve Rumak Jerome Shuster Tony Bonner and Bill Horoditski. The drive follows Eastern Manitoba Association growth and plans goodwill winter trips including Drewerys Winnipeg Canada Packers Pine Falls and more. Members urged to contact Childe now.
The Lac du Bonnet Lady Curlers held their annual meeting at Mrs. M. V. Faris home. New members were enrolled and the club invites district ladies to join. Officers remain until spring to align with the Manitoba Curling association election. A season fixture card and home away plans are in progress. An entertainment committee led by Mrs. A. Faris will organize events, starting with a pre season macassin dance in the new rink.
Rev. W. E. McDonald officiated at the marriage of Marjorie Stewart and W. E. Frederick in the St. John’s United Church manse at 3 30 p m on Monday November 19 The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Stewart Pine Falls Man The groom is the son of Mrs G Meisner Moosehorn Man The couple will reside in Pine Falls after a trip to the United States The reception was at 324 Dunrobin Ave hosted by the groom’s sister and brother in law with many guests from Pine Falls Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie
At St Michael's church in Tyndall on Saturday November 19 at 4 p m Teenie Kisiw youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Kisiw married Andre Joseph Tellier of LaSalle The bride wore a satin gown with a net yoke outlined by tiny satin rosettes and a peplum bustle. The ceremony closed with a full length veil.
Mrs. Mary Samoko widow of Michael Samoko died November 15 at 66 Smith Street Winnipeg at age 66. Funeral services were held November 22 with burial at Mars cemetery. Russell's funeral home handled arrangements. Rev Father Carmyla officiated. Survived by her son Joseph Samoko of Toronto Ontario.
A. H. Cousins Whitemouth mourns Anthony Henry Cousins. Funeral at Ross United church Whitemouth with White mouth cemetery interment. Survived by widow Amelia five sons Fred Harold Charles David Stanley five daughters Ethel Myrtle Marjorie and twelve grandchildren. Canadian Order of Foresters High Chief Ranger attended. Renshaw funeral home in charge.
Miss Anne Kisin served as maid of honor for the bride whose bouquet featured roses. Dick Tellier acted as best man. The couple, Mr and Mrs Tellier, will reside in LaSalle Manitoba after the ceremony.
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Lac du Bonnet Hockey Club held its annual meeting on November 22 with strong attendance. Officers named include President Paul August Secretary Treasurer Jimmy Russell and Team Manager Norman McCoy. fundraiser ideas and a flood of the rink were discussed alongside plans for a fans friendly season. Various donations were listed from individuals and local businesses totaling several dollars.
Lac du Bonnet council names Dr L Gunne medical health officer at the November 18 meeting presided by Mayor Sparman. Building assessment of 120 on Lot 6 7 3309 was written off as the building has been removed. Accounts approved include Lac du Bonnet School 3907 and Manitoba items.
The Senior Group of the United Church with Mrs G Dawson of the WMS collected clothing for European aid last week. Elaine Robinson and Susan Hayes celebrated birthdays with friends on Wednesday and Saturday respectively. Santa visited Hudson's Bay Co store on November 26 in front of shoppers, delivering gifts to each child.
The W A of St John's Anglican Lac du Bonnet hosted a November 24 bazaar at the community hall. In charge figures like Mrs A McIntosh Mrs J Sparman and Mrs S Hodge oversaw the fancywork table while Mrs E Chapman and Mrs R McIntosh led the home cooking table.
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