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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1959
Page
1
Nominations on October 13 for the October 23 election featured many acclamations in Lac du Bonnet and Great Falls where mayors councillors and school trustees were returned unopposed. The list includes Reeve Ed Wojciechowski ward and council candidates across several wards with multiple acclamations and few elections remaining to be contested.
Dr Joe Slogan MP announces that the Indian Affairs Branch awarded a tender to North American Lumber and Supply Co for building an Assistant Superintendent's residence at Pine Falls Clandeboye Indian Agency. The Assistant Superintendent is Mr Rene Gillas. Tender amount 17900 dollars.
A province faces deer overpopulation as natural controls fail due to lack of predators. Managers split into areas bounded by roads to apply regulated hunting, adjusting zones as deer and range carry capacity change. Heavy harvest now is preferred to prevent harsher winter die-offs and preserve future fawn crops for hunting recreation and meat.
The Bissett United Church W A held an October meeting presided by Mrs I M Bowyer to plan a November 21 bazaar with Mrs Calverly and Mrs Vialoux as conveners. Additional planning for November 3 and reports by ladies including Mrs G Gray and Mrs F Calverly followed, with Masonic banquet rescheduled to November 18.
Mr. J. L. Gray of Atomic Energy of Canada said agents seek a Manitoba site for a nuclear research centre. Winnipeg River area looked promising, with a survey to finish this fall and a decision by Christmas, weather could delay until spring. Crown agency crews obtain land options and complete preliminaries before any decision.
Balmoral Castle, the Queen's Scottish residence near Aberdeeen, sits amid dense forest along the Dee river, forming a secluded royal retreat guarded by grounds and streams.
Lac du Bonnet municipal council met October 6 with John Woligroski urging investigation of Prairie Farmers Assistance Act benefits, noting many cases receive inadequate aid. MLA F. Bjornson and MP Dr. Slogan attended to explain act principles, with maximum benefits up to 800 dollars. Also discussed ditch clearance for Jane subdivision Pl. 4923 and approved 460 dollars for specific works. Numerous payments approved for local services and suppliers.
Surveys have begun for a satellite airport at St Andrews Manitoba with a survey crew in Springfield mapping land layout. MP Dr Joe Slogan doubts construction will start this year while Transport Dept awards Tallman Construction a 120121.00 dollar contract for taxiway and parking area upgrades at Winnipeg Airport, due by June 39 1960.
The Beausesjour Musical Society held a Thanksgiving Tea and bake sale at Town Hall on Friday October 9 despite bad weather. An harvest themed tea table was served by Mrs T Bachman Mrs R WIl gosh Mrs D Shade Mrs S Warkentin and Mrs M Gunson for the afternoon crowd. Evening service saw tea and coffee poured by Mrs H Clark Mrs Anderson President John Funk and Bandmaster T Bachman with the Lydiatt Majorettes serving. The baked goods table was led by Mrs P Kosak Mrs A Meltzer and Mrs K Riley. Convener was Mrs R Giesbrecht with help from Mrs H Schaffroth and Mrs B Larson.
Deepest sympathy extends to relatives of Mr and Mrs Maruska of Whitemouth who were killed in a recent car accident. Mr and Mrs Bill Drein and Mrs Tille Beeskau of Vancouver BC visit River Hills relatives and friends. The 4 H Sewing Club met October 6 at the River Hills school with mothers present. Mr and Mrs Henry Baker hosted visitors from Kenora Ontario over the weekend, their daughter Elsie and husband. Continued on Page 10
The notice explains how to read the due date on address labels from The Leader of Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. It asks subscribers to mail remittance with the renewal form, listing one year costs 3.00 within Canada and 4.00 outside Canada. New subscribers are instructed to use the form.
St Anthony's Mission in Bissett hosted a loyalty dinner on October 4 to introduce the God's Share Campaign. Father Hubert McRae and Campaign Director Paul Girard led the event with parish leaders outlining canvass plans and pledge methods. Canvassing from October 5 emphasizes face to face pledges payable monthly for three years to fund parish and diocesan expansion and development.
W Kachur assistant principal at Lac du Bonnet was elected president of the Northeastern Manitoba Teachers Association at the Beausejour convention held October 8 and 9. Moffat of Whitemouth was chosen vice president and Mrs R Butchart of Lac du Bonnet secretary treasurer. The executive will be filled by local members by month end. The gathering included workshops and a turkey dinner at Ukrainian Hall with talks on space, speech training, school discipline, and general education. Next year’s convention is set for Lac du Bonnet.
A million dollar sulphuric acid plant to be built at Transcona will spur mining activity in the Bird River area. Production set for April 1960, with a pig iron plant planned nearby to use acid plant by products. Nickel and copper will be produced as by products.
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