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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1957

Page

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Hospital Auxiliary Reports Successful Year at Pine Falls

Mrs. Mary Gold, president, outlines year’s activities of Pine Falls Women’s Hospital Auxiliary. Funds raised include 308.00 from Membership Drive and 694.00 from Fun Fair. New equipment for patients and staff added, plus flowers and ward furnishings. A $200.00 bursary funds nursing studies. Sewing and mending yielded 106 new articles and 714 repaired. Annual drive upcoming. members urged to help. Hospital-At-Home event invited Oct 23 with doughnuts and coffee.

Mary Gold Pine Falls Antic

Mrs. J. B. David Honored on 90th Birthday

Mrs. J B David celebrated her 90th birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving and a scroll blessed by Pope Pius XI and a medal from Archbishop Baudoux. Relatives gathered at the Picard home and a group of friends joined in honoring Memere, born Marie Morel in 1867 in St. Rosalie Quebec. She married Jean Baptiste David in 1886 and lived in Lac du Bonnet district after moving east. Since 1940, widowed, she has remained active in church and family affairs, walking daily to Notre Dame Church and still playing cards despite failing eyesight. Heartfelt congratulations were extended for many more years of affection and veneration.

David Marie Morel Pierre Piof Lac du Bonnet Man Sarena Ther Memere Jean David Carruthers Wardenville Post Jean Jean- Baptiste David Pierre Picard Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church

Small Town Notes and Greetings Include Births and Visits

Elma Dennis Pawyshyn returns to school after a foot injury. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Shewchuk, Mr J sphut, Mr M Lastinka, and families from Winni Lig Gardenton and Minaki. Birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs T Gulenchyn at Whitemouth Hospital. Birthday for Pete Iwanyshyn with family travel from Winnipeg. Flu cases reported, eight so far.

Mrs. T. Gulenchyn Whitemouth Hospital Pete Iwanyshyn Winnipeg

Thanksgiving Service at Grace Lutheran Church Beau Sejour

A special service of Thanksgiving will be held at Grace Lutheran Church Beau Sejour on Sunday October 13 at 7 38 p m Rev Richard Taron student pastor from Dayton Ohio will preach and Rev L W Koehler of Winnipeg will attend and address the congregation

New Grace Lutheran Church Beausejour Richard Taron Dayton Ohio L. W. Koehler Winipeg

Full Gospel Mission services with interim leadership

Lac du Bonnet announces Rev. I. Jensen of Liberia West Africa will lead Sunday services in Pastor's absence. Week services Saturday 8 p.m. Prayer Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday school 12 a.m. 7:20 p.m. Evangelistic. Everyone is welcome. Rev. H. F. Howson, Pastor.

Whitemouth Hospital Guild Elects Officers

Whitemouth Hospital Guild held its annual meeting in the school auditorium on Monday October 7. Officers elected include President Mrs Edward Malkoske First Vice President Mrs D M Wardrop Second Vice President Mrs Norman Ericksen Secretary Mrs Earl Wesselman Treasurer Mrs F Parne Membership Mrs Lorne Molinski and Mrs S Balayak Ways and Means Mrs Ed Lange Purchasing Committee Mrs Olga Steiner and Mrs E Schatkowsky Publicity Mrs Alec Hill and Mrs William Bil. A tea in the school auditorium to follow at a later date.

Whitemouth Hospital Guild Edward Malkoske D. M. Wardrop Norman Ericksen Earl Wesselman F . Parne Lorne Molinski S. Balayak Ed. Lange Walter

Powerview Water Planning and Fire Safety Discussed

Powerview council met October 8 with Mayor E P Sherstone, reviewing Wardrop Ltd survey plan for the water system. A special meeting is set for October 22 to revise plans. Fire prevention inspections and sewerage disposal for Pinewood Hotel were discussed with Health Officer input awaited. By-law No 10-57 to acquire part of Lot 36 passed after three readings. Councillors Harold Plischke and Osvar Vira reelected. Several payments approved, including Childrens Aid Society and school funds.

Powerview Council E. P. Sherstone J. F. Turcotte McKnight Wardrop Ltd Powerview D. Beaudet Pinewood Walter Dowhan Winnipeg Land Titles Office Harold Plischke Osvar Vira Acathc Talland Grafton Deniset Dowhan Arthur Dufour J. Turcotte C.N. Express Pine Pharmacy Willson Stationery Man. Power Leonard School Canadian Oil R. Chagnon Pine Falls Garage Children’s Aid Society Andy Esso Pine Falls John Percux Mike Pictor

Beausejour Hosts North Eastern Teachers Convention

The North Eastern Teachers Association held its annual convention at Beausejour School on Oct. 10 and 11 with about 150 teachers. Inspector Pokrant chaired and emphasized high school continued education while sessions covered public health, mental health, tenure, and fees. A banquet featured Mr Fraser Earle and a gift to former inspector B Warkentin. The curling committee and officer elections concluded the event.

North Eastern Teachers’ Association Beausejour School Pokrant Inspector Pokrant B. Warkentin Tyndall Singing O Canada M. Donahue M. Gunson Larson Sid Meltzer Beausejour H. Hildebrand Manitoba Teachers Society W.ferens Ridd Gunson E. Borsa Cromwell School Dencross Fraser Earle Council For Christmas and Wm. Shultz E.moffat Tyndall School Wm. Ferens Steve Bahry Percy Dunn C. K. Rogers Dept. of Education Wilmer Schynkaruk Lac du Bonnet Ed. Shreyer Michael Tataryn Pine Falls

Of Many Things By Ambrose Hills

A call to protect children’s vision to boost schooling. One third of Canadian elementary students show eyesight issues and 75 percent of school activities rely on reading. Emphasizes annual optometrist exams, proper lighting, and home study spaces to catch and correct vision problems early.

Ambrose Hills Canada

Highways Flourish Across Quebec and Laurentians

The Laurentians and other Quebec districts boast excellent highways. Quebec's total length of highways and roads exceeds 52 000 miles, reflecting extensive roadway infrastructure across the province.

The Laurentians Quebec

Glen Stewart To Lead Lac du Bonnet PC

Glen Stewart of Pine Falls will lead the Progressive Conservatives in the forthcoming provincial election. He won the nomination on the first count against Ian Dubienski, a Winnipeg lawyer. Duff Roblin spoke on education public works liquor profits.

Glen Stewart Pine Falls Progressive Conservatives Pine Setwart Ian Dubienski Winnipeg Lac du Bonnet Lawrence Taylor Duff Roblin Conservative Party

River Hills Notes on Local Moves and Gatherings

Mrs L Rempel sold her River Hills home to A Tiede and will relocate to Morris Manitoba. A Whitemouth Church farewell gave her a chenille bedspread. Friends marked several birthdays and congratulations to Walter Wittenberg on his October 18 Winnipeg wedding to Elizabeth Wegner. Local residents moved, weddings attended, and neighbors welcomed from Germany and Winnipeg with hospital news and travel updates.

L. Rempel A. Tiede Morris Man Whitemouth Walter Wittenberg River Hills Elizabeth Wegner Grant Memorial Church Winnipeg John Wiebe Upper Seven Sisters Kuntz R. Hawk Germany A. Wardrop F. Grabke Marzi, Bickel C Honke L. Knopf Pnaemonia Connie Rempe Prairie Bible Institute R. Kuhn Vancouver B.C J. Tiede A. Bonikowsky O. Luch Alfred Tiede Irma Wilfram Tiede Wolfrom L. Wolfrom Herb Wolfrom Warren C. Merke River Hill Alex Klepatz Flin Flon Carter Construction C. Chezick Norman Ruth Zink

Beausejour Staff Win MTS Shield and Award

The Beausejour Telephone Staff was honored on Wednesday Oct. 9 with a luncheon at the Howland Hotel for winning second prize in the Best Kept Premises Competition in district No. 1. Mrs. M Wayne received the shield from M L A Wm Lucko and a cheque from Mayor Larson for best interior. Officials and guests spoke including Bar J Fenton, S G Henderson, Larry Stebbe, Rev. Rosenquist and Dr R Geisbrecht. The office now serves over six hundred subscribers with fourteen operators and four permanent helpers.

Beausejour Howland Hotel W. D. Gall Wm. Lucko M.L.A M Wayne Larson Mather J. Gurka Bar. J. Fenton S. G. Henderson Larry Stebbe Lions Club Rosenquist R. Geisbrecht

Five Injured in Highway Accident Near Manigotogan

Five men were injured when their car ran out of control one mile east of Manigotogan on Monday October 7 at 10 30 p m The vehicle struck a tree overturned and two treaty Indians Melvin Bird of Pine Falls Ronald Hardisty of Hole River and three others Colin and Herbert Smith and A Johnson of Manigotogan were taken to Bissett Hospital by local residents. Colin Smith and Melvin Bird were airlifted to Pine Falls and then St Boniface. the others were treated and returned home. The car, owned by Bird’s father of Pine Falls, was a total loss.

Manigotogan Melvin Bird Pine Falls Ronald Hardisty Hole River Colin Herbert Smith A. Johnson Uo Bissett Hospital Arthur Quesnel Fred Moore Bissett Coffey Colin Smith St. Boniface

National President Pybus elected Canadian Chamber leader

Vancouver business figure Ralph C. Pybus has been elected National President of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the 28th Annual Meetings in Victoria British Columbia to succeed Raymond Dupuis. Pybus, born 1900 in Winnipeg, is president of Commonwealth Construction Company and former president of both the Vancouver Board of Trade and the Building and Construction Industries Exchange of B C.

Ralph C. Pybus Vancouver Canadian Chamber of Commerce National Business Organization Victoria B.C Pybus Commonwealth Construction Company West Coast Prairie Provinces Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg Vancouver Board of Trade Building and Construction Industries Exchange of Raymond Dupuis Q.C

Poppy Day Tea Plan Formed At Bissett

A meeting at Mrs. R. Advent's home on October 9 formed a committee for the Poppy Day Tea on November 9. Mrs. Bowyer leads poppy sales, Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Advent head the tea, with Mrs. Kowalchuk on bake duty and Mrs. Reid organizing the tea table. Veteran's wives and mothers will assist, aiming to surpass last year's success and aid hospitalized veterans.

R. Advent Bowyer R. Murphy K. Advent A. Kowalchuk A. Reid

Bissett Notes Include Visits and Holiday News

Mr and Mrs W Dyrick return from a two week holiday. Mr and Mrs McCawley visit Mr Reynolds summer home at Manigotogan while Dr McCawley once served as Bissett’s resident doctor. Miss J Sutton from Winnipes visited sister Mrs George Lucas before returning to the city. Charles Wynne reports from Labrador prospecting. A stag party at Rice Lake Curling Club honors Matt Phillips who received a purse from R Morgan. Whitaker of Discovery Mines and family visit Alberta, British Columbia and Northwest Territories. Students from Uunted College, University of Manitoba and Manitoba Teachers College were home for the weekend.

Charles Wynne Labrador Rice Lake Calgary Ocean Fall Vancouver Uunted College University of Manitoba Manitoba Teachers College Garth Way John Caswell Tynar Goddard Sheila Combe Mhylliz Solinsky Eleanore Prys

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ube Treet Las du Bonnet Audit Bureau of Circulations Springfield Drd du Bonnet Celak & Middleton Viease Sol J. B. David Mrs Mary Smerechynski Dennis Pawyshyn Sprai M. Lastinka Minaki, Ont Mary Mike Perchaylo Mr. M. Semeriak Joe Ewanoch- Walter Mr. E.north Grace Lutheran Church Gertrude Ave Elcome Full Gospel Mission L Jensen Rev. H. F. Howson Hospital Guild Province Lac du Bonnet P.c.’S By Ella and Della MTS Shield Mrs. W. Dyrick J. Sutton Winnines George Lucas
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