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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1964
Page
1
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Lac du Bonnet Collegiate held graduation in Memorial Hall on Friday October 2 with Don Banham of Pinawa winning the Agassiz Gold Medal as top student. Awards covered grades nine to twelve with multiple honors including John Melnick and Clifford Zarecki sharing literature, Pat Robertson top English, and special recognitions for Elsie Fryer Crystal Waters Randall Foubert Evelyn Soroko and more. A special speech by MLA Oscar Bjornson followed a community backed ceremony and the day concluded with a dance in the Collegiate auditorium.
A District Court session was held on Tuesday in Lac du Bonnet. The docket included several cases and adjournments as the court proceeded with its schedule for the term.
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce moved toward erecting a sign on P.T.H. No. 4 with plans approved at Casey's Inn. Officials will seek Highway Traffic Board approval on October 8, with construction costing 950 dollars starting immediately if approved. The meeting also honored volunteers and discussed a Centennial project and 1965 nominee slate.
The Great Falls 4-H club held its first meeting of the 1964 65 season at Mrs. Pearl Warren's home with 27 members present. The Senior Club elected Pat Henschel as president and Linda Morgan as vice president, Wilma Warren as secretary, Valerie Bernard as reporter. The Junior Club chose Jeanette Lemire as president, Rachel Bruneau as vice president, and Diane Bruneau as secretary. Members will be informed of the next meeting date as projects for the year are explained.
Whitemouth notices recount a September 27 family reunion honoring Mrs. Augusta Hernier with her descendants present and warm wishes for her future. The article also notes Mr and Mrs W J Smith celebrating 30 years of marriage on September 7 and a birthday event for Earl Henderson. Other items mention a Freshie Queen at a Collegiate social, a Winnipeg football visit, and local residents traveling or visiting.
A River Hills couple was honoured in a local ceremony. The event recognized their community contributions and longstanding residency, with officials presenting a plaque and neighbors applauding their service to the town.
Powerview Commencement Exercises honored top students with multiple awards. Karen Gordon and Stewart Jansson led grade twelve winners while Janice Melnick topped grade eleven with three awards including the Agassiz Division Gold Medal.
The University of Manitoba faculty of agriculture reports 110 freshmen this year, the largest since 1947, boosting overall agriculture enrollment to 258. Among newcomers, 12 include two women in a new pre veterinary course. Doors to the new college open in September 1965.
Lac du Bonnet notes Mr R Waire Ve Hardy and HL Wells to act as the centennial committee representing the Legion with branch involvement in the 1e4 precinct.
The Whitemouth 4-H Clothing Club reorganized on September 29 with four leaders and twelve members present. Officers elected include President Adelen Bencharski, Vice-President Fern Steiner, Secretary Pat Aikenhead, Treasurer Karen Korlak, Reporter Claire Stevens. Next meeting set for Tuesday October 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary School.
The Manitoba Ladies Curling Association holds its semi annual meeting in NeePawa on Friday October 16 1964 at 7 30 pm A chartered bus will depart the Bus Depot at 2 30 pm for attendees and members only plans are outlined for transportation and attendance.
Congratulations pour in for Winnipeg area families with births and anniversaries. The Whitelys of Seven Sisters announce the birth of daughter Karl Lynne on September 28 at General Hospital. Oct 1 brings a card party and lunch for Mrs A Kinghorn’s birthday. Mr and Mrs Reed celebrate Kerry’s 11th birthday on Sept 29. Muncers visit Winnipeg for the Shearer wedding, while Mrs Hankey honors Mrs Manness leaving for Steinbach. A fiber table gift is given to all district women, and Frantz attend christening of grandson Mitchel Anthony Murray at John Black Memorial Church, Winnipeg.
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