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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1964
Page
1
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Agassiz School Division Ward Six has no candidate file for nomination leaving the seat to be filled by appointment at the January board meeting. Incumbent Dr Bilynsky did not file for another term and has served since the division’s founding. Other wards see contests: Ward One Celie Hoban versus Bill Froilick Beausejour. Ward Five Ed Billan and Russ Waters Lac du Bonnet. Ward Two T G Wawryshyn of Tyndall re elected by acclamation. Ward Three E Bouvier and Ward Five chair Mike Chamibers hold seats pending terms.
Margaret Semple reports Lac du Bonnet Elementary beat Beausejour 30 to 6 with Haines and Simcoe scoring two touchdowns each and Ukrainee one. Beausejour tallied their only touchdown in the first half. A volleyball tournament split into three parts saw Lac du Bonnet win the first and third by 21 to 14 and 21 to 9, while Beausejour won the middle match 21 to 17. A Beausejour girl was injured by a ball, the only accident in all games, and Constable Art Edmundson showed a safety patrol film with hopes for a school patrol program.
Students return tired from the long weekend as teacher checks homework. Constable Art Edmundson showed highway safety films on October 6. The football team beat Powerview 14 to 0, and both senior and junior girls volleyball teams defeated Powerview in two straight games. Teams travel to Whitemouth Tuesday with high hopes. Student council elections begin with two parties and voting scheduled for Monday October 20.
Advertising helps to reduce consumer demand for scarce commodities by diverting public demands to other more readily available commodities.
In a photograph labeled Pharidé October 8th the committee members discuss joint research programs to be undertaken by the two governments. J S Foster, seventh from left, General Manager of Power Projects, division of A E C L in Toronto, chairs the committee. Also present is R F S Robertson, Whiteshell Research Scientist.
Acclamations dominate local politics as many council and school board seats are filled by acclaim. Powerview Mayor J L Desilets returns after acclamation. Lac du Bonnet sees Al Campbell elected mayor by acclamation. three-way council contests emerge in one ward. Whitemouth and Lac du Bonnet committees report acclamations for several vacancies.
Mr. J. Martin executive secretary of the Manitoba Centennial Corporation addressed over 200 teachers at Lac du Bonnet for the annual Teacher Convention. He spoke on Confederation 1864 67 and Canada’s century of high living, urged expansion of the exchange student program, highlighted provincial projects in Winnipeg and Brandon, and urged imaginative centennial ideas from churches to garden displays.
Mrs. R. Fraser was elected president of the Whitemouth Hospital Guild at the officers meeting held October 5 at the home of Mrs. Peter Rystephanick. Other officers named include M. Hay as first VP H. Gesell as second VP R. Noel as secretary S. Balanyk as treasurer and committees for membership ways and means purchasing and publicity led by listed members.
A brief Victoria Beach column notes a 2A turkey shoot at the Legion hall with Mrs. Margaret Murphy winning four turkeys and many others attended. Birthday wishes go to Colleen Joseph and others. local officials close water works for winter. Nearby social updates include visits, home purchases, and condolences for Velma Smith after a long illness.
Pastor Dick Mattson of Kenora refuses to speak at the fifth anniversary services of the Lutheran Church of the Cross unless his demand for twelve daily prayer partners is met. Congregants pledged daily prayers, while Dr. Otto Olson of the Lutheran Church in America will preach at the Sunday communion. A banquet is planned for November 1, marking five years since organization.
Residents urged to send notes or letters to Reeve H Olensky or Mayors with Centennial Project ideas by October 24. Groups including Lions Ski Club Council and Chamber of Commerce discussed indoor skating rink agricultural fair grounds library beach museum park and other options while noting only 24009 could be raised by 1970 for a 1967 completion.
A Manitoba proposal outlines slow learner classes with half day school and half day work. Ten students form a class, with parental cooperation and a request to the Special Services Department for testing. Mr C J Muller spoke to teachers in Lac du Bonnet on grading and post school options.
The Greater Winnipeg Numismatic Society will hold an exhibit and bourse at the Marlborough Hotel October 15 16 17 with more than 30 dealers from North America. Coins stamps currency medals will be on display with prize trophies. A Canada inverted block of 8 seaway stamps valued around 50000 will be shown by the World’s Largest Stamp Co of New York City. A gold cigarette case once owned by King Edward VII is another highlight.
The local Federation of Civic Employees hosted a dance on Saturday at the Community hall with music by Canadian Legion Branch No. 78. A visit occurred from Mr and Mrs B Darragh and daughter of St James to Mr and Mrs F Anderson. A Harvest Festival Service was held at St Marys Anglican Church. The infant daughter of Rey and Mrs J Marriott, nee God, is noted. Continued on Page 6.
The Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet approved road improvements to two subdivisions Lav oie's and Boulanger's to improve passability. Actions include spending 150 on Boulanger, 400 on Lavoie, plus grading and graveling in N 19-15-10E for 85 and N 21-15-10E for 120, with 50 for Wood Street. A 60 percent grant is sought for school bus routes costing 1000 in specified ranges.
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