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Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

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Top Party Leaders Back Candidate in Manitoba Riding

Premier Douglas Campbell joins Greenwald and Brokenhead events in support of Albert Trapp as campaign travels to Ladywood and Low land. C Rhodes Smith and S Marcoux plan speeches at Pointe du Bois Pine Falls Powerview and St George. W Morton Libau East Selkirk meeting plus Ivan Schultz and C Greenlay to address voters. Sinnott aids campaign in Springfield. Voters receive robust briefings from a slate of senior leaders.

Albert Trapp Douglas Campbell Greenwald Brokenhead Ladywood Lowland C. Rhodes Smith Pointe du Bois S. Marcoux Pine Falls Powerview St. George W. Morton Libau East Selkirk Ivan Schultz Campbell C. Greenlay Labor John S. Sinnott Springfield Mr. Trapp

Lac du Bonnet Girls Provincial Foods Champions

Martyn Patterson and Donna Peterson won the Lac du Bonnet Foods contest at Brandon on October 14 and became Manitoba provincial champions in Foods clubs. They will compete at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in November for the Dominion championship trophy. Mrs. Frank Brown praises their effort and notes the keen Dominion competition while thanking Mary McIntosh for organizing the "Canadians should Eat more Cheese" demonstration.

Martyn Patterson Donna Peterson Brandon Manitoba Toronto Frank Brown Foods Club Brown Dominion Mary McIntosh

Lac du Bonnet council seeks provincial road survey approval

At a October 3 meeting the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet asked the government for a special survey of roads in Sec 27 15 11E east of the Winnipeg River with costs borne by the municipality and recovery from landowners. Council discussed ditching and drainage projects for 1950, approved reallocating funds, and read bylaw 539 on boundary changes among Newcombe, Lee River, Crescent Bay, and Lac du Bonnet SDs after notice and no opposing comments.

R. M Lac du Bonnet Government Winnipeg River Bourgeault Maple Creek Newcombe S.D Lee River S.D Lac du Bonnet S.D Crescent Bay S.D S.W

Phil Cing Mars Again Heads Seven Sisters Falls C. C.

The Seven Sisters Falls Community club held its annual meeting on Thursday October 12 in the community hall with 29 members present. Officers elected for 1950 51 include Phil Ding Mars as president, Art Krampetz as vice president, Axel Oddleifsson as treasurer, Mrs O Oxholm as secretary, and a social committee list plus teens canteen and magazine involvement. Lunch was served by the social committee.

Phil Cing Mars Seven Sisters Falls C. C Seven Sisters Falls Community Club O. Oxholm A. Oddleifsson Phil Ding Mars Art Krampetz Axel Oddleifsson Mesdames M. Braund E. Cinq Mars C. Frantz McGibbons Inez Oxholm Stan Gettins W.E Cousins

Beausejour Hair Style Show Raises 35 Dollars

Beausejour residents enjoyed a hair style show tea and musical program at Town Hall on Thursday October 12. A Hayes opened with piano selections and A Weslak MCed the event outlining the hospital’s progress. Models included Irene Halicki and several ladies. styling by Mrs. F Johnson. Music featured Florence Kalaniuk Laura Bush and G Stebbe with R A Hayes and St Mary’s choir. About 35 dollars was raised for Beausejour Hospital Guild.

Beausejour A. Hayes A. Weslak M.C Irene Halicki Smith H. Genaske J. Hoban J. Wilgosh Beausejour Hospital Guild

Nomination Papers Filed to Fill Two Council Vacancies

Nomination day for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet filled two council vacancies after Councillors J. Bilan and A. E. J. Davies did not seek re election. Ward II drew three nominees M Drabyk M Hurbatiuk and W Brincheski while Ward III pits L M Anderson against J C Horn. In the village council one vacancy was filled by W J Peterson who was automatically elected and a fourth member will be appointed by the council. J W Peterson was also elected as school trustee for another term.

Lac du Bonnet J. Bilan A. E. J. Davies M. Drabyk M. Hurbatiuk W. Brincheski L. M. Anderson J.C. Horn W. J. Peterson J. W. Peterson

Financial Assistance Asked For Proposed School Building

Beausejour town council discussed funding a new school with Trustees Horodyski and Kaatz. They considered debentures or a grant, with a grant deemed more likely. The council agreed a new school was needed and offered possible aid. Card party and dance proceeds for hospital support were approved with hall rental rules. A sidewalk damage levy was proposed. September expenses totaled 2,044.35 from general and 4,215.15 for electrical.

Beausejour W. Horodyski L. Kaatz O. Russell H. Fenning M. Kolokoski M. Wolanin P. Kuchynski J. Shelson Russell Lions Club Beausejour Hospital

Buckmaster 80th Birthday Noted For Manitoba Pioneer

Arthur E. Buckmaster of Lac du Bonnet celebrated his 80th birthday with friends and family. A pioneer who arrived circa 1890, he worked in Whitemouth hotels, on the CPR, and helped build Pointe du Bois Pinawa and Great Falls power sites. He retired in 1940 and spent time with son Stanley in Winnipeg and daughter Edith Childe in Beausejour.

Arthur E. Buckmaster Lac du Bennett Buckmaster Whitemouth C.P.R Lac du Bonnet J. D. McArthur Stanley Winnipeg Edith Childe Beausejour

Largest income tax payers class in Canada in 1947

In 1947 the largest single class of income tax payers were business employees, totaling 1,737,898 of Canada's 2,366,456 taxpayers.

Canada

Whitemouth Hospital Guild weighs aid split at October meet

At the Whitemouth Hospital Guild meeting on October 10 attendees discussed whether Guilds should become separate Aids with a vote planned for November. Mrs Wardrop opposed the split arguing it undermines cooperation and the president should keep groups united. A Cancer Research tag day was set for October 14 with planned canvassing and contributions to Mrs R Geisbrecht.

Whitemouth Aid

Seven Sisters Hospital Guild Catered Events Yielded Over 400

Seven Sisters Falls Hospital Guild held its October meeting with Mrs Braund presiding. Secretary-treasurer read minutes and financials showing August and September catered events by Winnipeg Electric Company raised over 400. About 100 Professionals and Business Women club members attended. other events included Young People’s Christian Association and University Women’s Club members with 80 and 35 guests, and School Masters’ club with 110 guests. Lunch was served by Mrs W Raines and Mrs H Leith.

Seven Sisters Falls Hospital Guild Braund Solar Winnipeg Electric Company Young People’s Christian Association University Women's Club W. Raines H. Leith

Ten Pupils Complete Foods Club Course

Ten girls at Lac du Bonnet school completed the Foods Club course with an October 3 achievement meeting. Irma McMahon won top honors in the year’s work display, followed by Audrey Larson and Dorothy Champagne. Prizes for a cake contest went to Nellie Marsky, Irma McMahon, and Audrey Larsen. Speakers included Mrs. Frank Brown, Gerry Milner, and C. S. Prodan, with a cheese focus and a final team demonstration by Donna Peterson and Marlyn Patterson. The event closed with a home cooking sale and silver tea.

Foods Club Lac du Bonnet School Irma McMahon Audrey Larson Dorothy Champagne Home and School Association Nellie Marsky Audrey Larsen Joyce Park Florence Park June Wells Aileen Duffly Dorthy Champagne Evelyn Michilechuk Elaine King Frank Brown Donna Peterson Marlyn Patterson Mrs. Brown

District 19 Teachers Hold Annual Meet

Manitoba Teachers' Society District 19 held its annual convention in Beausejour Town hall on Friday afternoon. Locals represented included Tyndsall Beausejour Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet Pointe du Bois and Whitemouth Seven Sisters. Discussions covered pensions grants teacher training the larger school unit and collective bargaining. An address by W Chase of the Credit Union Federation urged union membership. Officers elected for the coming year: President Harland Vice President Sparrow Se cretary Barry and Nominating Committee member Hoffman.

Manitoba Teachers’ Society Beausejour G. Harland Great Falls Tynsdall-Beausejour Pine Irls Lac du Bonnet- Pointe du Bois Whitemouth- Seven Sisters W. Chase Credit Union Federation of Manitoba Chase Teachers’ Society Harland M. Sparrow Whitemouth S. Barry Ladywood E. Hoffman Pine Falls

Hidden levies cling to the common chic ken egg

A playful commentary notes how the breakfast staple, the common chic ken egg, encounters numerous hidden taxes and levies before it reaches the breakfast table, illustrating layers of hidden costs in everyday goods.

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