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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 30, 1948

Page

2

Prize Winners Named At Community Hall Whist Tourney

Winners at the whist tournament held November 23 in the Community hall were Mrs S Long Miss Margaret Immerman J Uprichard and E Lodge. Guests at Mrs Folster’s home included Sid Folster and their son Wayne. Several local residents were listed as visitors or away for the week including Miss Margaret Zimmerman who received a farewell gift.

S. Long Margaret Immerman J. Uprichard E. Lodge Sid Folster Wayne Mrs. Folster Mrs. E. Storseth

Community notices from a Manitoba town event roundup

A November social column records multiple local gatherings including a shower for Mrs. Roy Cowan at Mrs. A Chagnon’s home with about 30 friends, a 8th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alberstead, and a birth notice for a son to Mr. and Mrs. David Moran. The Hudson’s Bay Co parade, a birthday duo Ted Lansdown and Lorne Gret singer event, Pine Falls United Church supper, and a farewell for John Dansereau are noted along with various visits, a charity dance benefit, staff changes at Bay grocery, visits to Winnipeg, and a Christmas Tree fund quiz night at Anderson’s hall.

Roy Cowan May Prentice A. Chagnon Cowan

Local Social Notes Highlight Nov 27 Housewarming and Travel News

A house warming for Mr. and Mrs. George Marek on November 27 drew 25 couples who presented a kitchen dinette set. Updates include residents moving to new homes in Tyndall, trips to Raleigh Ontario Lac du Bonnet and Winnipeg, a baby girl born in Selkirk General Hospital November 24, and a 25th wedding anniversary celebrated at Beausejour's Polish hall. Sam Resmus of Brokenhead suffered injuries after a fall on a road job near Tyndall but showed resilience on his return home. The Tyndall Ladies' club will

George Marek Mrs. Marek Michael Wasylik Selkirk General Hospital J. Komisarchuk J. Mastaler J. Pleskacz F. Marynewich Beausejour Sam Resmus Brokenhead Tyndall

Christmas crowd at store as Santa greets children

A large crowd of children gathered in front of the store to see Santa Claus and share requests while receiving candy. Hospital admissions include Mrs H R Robinson Mrs J N Anderson and Alex Filett. Miss Beth Stewart of Winnipeg visited the Stewarts over the weekend.

Santa Pine Falls Hospital H. R. Robinson J. N. Anderson Alex Filett Beth Stewart Winnipeg Mrs. C. A. Stewart

Seven Sisters Falls Social Updates and Local Notices

Margie and Aien Hudson celebrated their birthday on Saturday November 20. A large crowd attended the Friendly Fellows hall dance last Saturday night. Jackie Craig is very sick and receiving wishes for a speedy recovery. Irene Hanke returned home after a holiday in Vancouver. Mrs Craig and Joy spent a few days in Winnipeg. Irene Berrick becomes postmistress in Hudson's Bay. Daisy King will visit Winnipeg for dental care.

Margie Aien Hudson Friendly Fellows Hall Daisy King Winnipeg

We do pray for mercy prayer theme echoes through the page

The line invokes mercy and humility as a moral cue, suggesting a religious or devotional context. It reflects on collective pleas for mercy and guidance, indicating a solemn or reflective mood within the period text.

Bazaar and tea event listed with prizes and activities

A bazaar and silver tea were held in the Orange hall with home cooking candy and fancy work for sale and a fish pond for children. A baby girl Shirley Anne was born to Mr and Mrs E Pleskacz in Sandhill Manitoba. Parish of St John the Baptist announced prize winners from the bazaar funds to aid church completion.

Shirley Anne E. Pleskacz Sandhill, Man St. Boniface Hospital St. John the Baptist H. Kolokowski Lucky N. Greschuk O. Kruk K. Swirski K. Chorney R. Sergent

Beausejour Notes Large Holiday Preparations and Local News

Mrs Joe Opye is home convalescing after an appendix operation. A Christmas Tree fund dance at Molson school on November 20 drew a large crowd with Steve Lozinski winning a 11 pound cake and Chubby Wisen a smaller cake. Frances Niznick and Fred Oneschuk announced engagement on November 20. Carolyne Whincup and Bruce Desmarais announced engagement on November 13. The Women's Institute Christmas meeting at Beausejour hotel is December 7 featuring a pantomime The Christmas Story. A 40th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Owsianski was held at Ukrainian hall on November 24. Beausejour delegates attended the Manitoba Municipalities convention in Winnipeg November 24 25 and 26. Old Age Pensions rise discussed at the convention.

The Women's Institute Beausejour Hotel Union of Manitoba Winnipeg L. J. Pulfer H. Fenning F. Ehinger J. Shelson Beausejour F. Small J. Plescacz Anton Strecker S. Trojanoski Brokenhead

Pinawa News Briefs From Pinawa and Winnipeg

Two Pinawa old-timers, Nick Syzwage and Omer Bernard, are hospitalized in Winnipeg General Hospital with Syzwage admitted Nov 22 and Bernard Nov 24 for an operation. Mrs Syzwago and Mrs Loveridge traveled to Winnipeg for a few days. Howard Leith earned a transfer to Seven Sisters Falls and Clarke McLennan received a promotion at Pinawa. Visitors and locals, including Margaret Leith and Bob Pearson, were in Winnipeg for weekends.

Pinawa Winnipeg General Hospital Nick Syzwage Omer Bernard Syzwago Winnipeg Howard Leith Seven Sisters Falls Clarke McLennan

Free Health Service for Visitors to Britain

Under Britain's new National Health Service all visitors from abroad are now entitled to free medical treatment. Those staying for a month or longer receive on arrival a leaflet giving full details of the scheme and explaining the facilities at their disposal should they fall sick or meet with an accident. Visitors staying for more than three

Britain National Health Service

National Health Scheme offers free medical care to all

The scheme allows months to register with any participating doctor. Short-stay visitors can obtain free medical treatment for illnesses and all visitors may access free hospital care.

Honeybees Pollination Role Beyond Honey Production

An article notes honeybees pollinate crops when wild pollinators decline. J Corner of Dominion Experimental Station says habitat loss reduces pollinators. Farmers are urged to invite beekeepers or start hives to aid crop pollination and nectar production under suitable weather.

J. Corner Dominion Experimental Station Prince George B.C

Wise Mr and Mrs Gordon Wis Bereavement Thanks

Mr and Mrs Gordon Wis express gratitude for sympathy and tributes after a bereavement. They thank friends and acknowledge kindness from Dr Sneath and the Rev Richardson.

Gordon Wis Dr. Sneath Richardson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Specht Deer Lodge Hospital Margaret Zimmerman Louise Karklin Mrs Emil Karklin S. S. Square P. Riddell D. Spadini D. Anderson Mary McLaren J. R. Devaney A. I. Moore S. F. Long H. Brownell N. McTaggart Paulotex Mrs. F. Haye Brausejour Man F.D.L Ben Alberstead Mrs. Alberstead David Moran Hudson's Bay Co Ted Lansdown Lorne Gretsinger Pine Falls K. Mackie John Dansereau Letellier Lawrence Frayne Dansereau Glenn Spud Guinn Gordon Stewart Hotel 2 Bay Patricia Gohn Pat General Hospital A. W. H. Lee John Bracken L. Howes R. Parsey City Kreisler Recreation Club Anderson's Hall Christmas Tree Fund LA. Wawryshyn W. E. Hank Weyburn, Sask Zenon Sabat Raleigh, Ont Walter Kostiak Ontario Albert Hunter Mrs. M. Hunter George Brown Lac du Bonnet Duane Best Milner Ridge Leo Sabat Minnie Dammann John Dammann Walter Tucker Mrs. W. Tucker, Jr Tyndall Ladies’ Club Gretsingers Gretsinger Chevrolet Oldsmobile Stefaniuk By Joan Ellis Jackie Craig Jackie Irene Hanke Vancouver Irene Berrick Hudson’s Bay Irene Joe Opye Stella Opye Stella Molson School Steve Lozinski Chubby Wisen Frances Niznick Molson Fred Oneschuk Allegra Carolyne Whincup Bruce Desmarais Owsianski 8. Leite Mrs. Loveridge Mr. Pearson T. Mahon Mrs. F. Shanks Margaret Leith Bob Pearson Kenny Texmo Free Health Rogers-Majestic Standard Radio Service W. S. Splett Russell Bea Dretfs A and Batenchuk Beausejour Norge Beley Motors Mercury - Lincoln Ferguson ATLAS Ferguson Tractor Towing Service Frost A. D. Friesen FORD Monarch
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