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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 28, 1954

Page

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Manitoba Paper Company expands two way forest radio system

The Manitoba Paper Company Limited operates an extended two way forest radio at Pine Falls as new pulpwood camps arise in remote areas. The system links camps with the woods manager to track daily labor, equipment and production, enabling preemptive fixes and smoother operations. A grounded line telephone network also supports cutting and river drive camps, with 35 miles of wire on poles and 15 miles of line strung through the forest.

Manitoba Paper Company Limited Pine Falls Black River

Powerview and Area Social Notes Prompt a Warm Welcome

A roundup of local visits and travels includes Lou Malo and family returning to Powerview, Rene Malo now living nearby with the Duponts, Leo Martel back from Port Arthur and Hearst, Wayne Rush visiting Selkirk, and a Winnipeg trip by the Domaine family. A baby shower for Romeo Berthelette was held last Saturday.

Rene Malo Powerview Fred Dupont Our Town Rene Leo Martel Port Arthur Hearst Ont Romeo Berthelette

EMDB Annual Meeting At Pine Falls Oct 28

Hon C L Shuttleworth Minister of public utilities will speak at the fourth annual Eastern Manitoba Development Board meeting in Pine Falls on Thursday October 28. Delegates and Manitoba Paper Co guests register at Topom Manitou Lodge with 1 300 pm sessions. No special program. includes a paper mill tour and dinner. Election of officers and 1955 highway work requests expected.

EMDB Pine Falls C. L. Shuttleworth Utrlines Eastern Manitoba Development Board Manitoba Paper Co Manitou Lodge

Pine Falls Collegiate elects student council leaders

The Pine Falls Collegiate assembly elected a council with Bruce Halpin as president Tannis Cavers secretary Craig Warrian vice president and treasurer Glenn Hibbert heads sports committee Eleanor Stelman leads social committee David Stewart runs public relations and Cecile Van Malsen leads the year book staff The school welcomes grade eight instructor Lorne Finkbeiner Tanis Cavers spoke on her United Nations Headquarters trip The intercollegiate social with Beausejour students is set for October 29 at nine p.m. in the Pine Falls Recreational Centre.

Pine Falls Collegiate Assembly Bruce Halpin Tannis Cavers Craig Warrian Glenn Hibbert Eleanor Stelman David Stewart Cecile van Malsen Pine Falls

Former Cloverleaf Man Victim of Hurricane Hazel

Hurricane Hazel claimed the life of a former Cloverleaf man who was electrocuted when a steel girder he helped move touched a live wire blown down near Ottawa. Mr. Concora left Manitoba for Hull Quebec to work with the CNR. Funeral services were held October 22 at Eastdale Catholic Church with Father Ferus officiating. Pallbearers were Stix brothers. He is survived by his wife Violet Doucette of Monominto, two children Bobby and Diane, five sisters and eight brothers in various locations.

Hazel Ottawa Concora Manitoba CNR Hull Que Cyncora Eastdale Catholic Church Ferus Bartlett Stix Brothers Violet Doucette Monominto Bobby Diane Lone Bernice Leona Hallock Polly Vogel Beausejour Frances Warywoda Eastdale Sophie Quebec Ted Labrador Steve Joe Toronto Julian Henry Winnipeg Jack British Columbia Stanley Benny

Farewell Held for Whitemouth Counte

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dowswell of Whitemouth were honored at a social farewell on Oct 20 as the community gathered to wish them happiness in their move to Kenora Ontario. A gift from friends marked the occasion noting his help with the new Hockey Club and her work with the Hospital Guild. Both will be missed in the district.

Lawrence Dowswell Whitemouth Dowswell Kenora Ont Dawswell Dwswell Hospital Guild

Tendall Ball Club Winds Us Season

The Tyndall Baseball Club closed its season with a wind-up dinner at Ted dies Place on Friday Oct 15. North Eastern Manitoba Baseball League president L Bourgeault praised the team’s high quality play. TP Weselake introduced players and awarded jackets, as Melodi Mates provided music to finish the evening.

Tyndall Teddies T. Weselake L. Bourgeault Manitoba Baseball League Sno Tyndall Baseball Club TP Weselake Aeach Gall Cin

Pine Falls Bids Adieu To Mrs Hutchison

Pine Falls ladies hosted a farewell for Mrs Harry Hutchison at the Chateau on Oct 18 as she leaves Pine Falls to live on a farm across the river. The event honored her years of service with gifts and testimonials from friends and town leaders, followed by music, readings, a luncheon, and a chorus of well wishes.

Pine Falls Harry Hutchison Hutchison Helen McCracken Pine Falls General Hospital Jack Robertson V. van Malsen van Malsen C. C. Irvine T. Carey EL. D. R. Bissett L. Seguin Ys Campbell Henry Halpin Dolly Farmer Farmerettes Mesdames R. Farmer D. Brewster W. Roy J. Huhn B. Magnusson W. Burkett J. Mitchell W. Sokoloski W. Sharpe

Obituary for John Krawchuk in Brokenhead church service

John Krawchuk age 73 died October 14 at his home on Brokenhead. Funeral held October 19 at Greek Catholic church, Brokenhead with Father Kamaniski officiating. Interment in Churchyard Cemetery. Survived by wife Anne, three daughters Olga Martin Toronto, Jean Gerauard Winnipeg, Alice Danish Winnipeg. three sons Nick Winnipeg, Ernest Dencr oss, Mike Dencr oss. five grandchildren. Russell Funeral Home in charge.

John Krawchuk Brokenhead John Riawchuk Kamaniski Russell Funeral Home Krawechuk Austria Canada Anne Olga Martin Toronto Jean Gerauard Alice Danish Winnipeg Nick Ernest Mike Dencross River Hills Lutheran Church Edwin Vansickle Nutimik Lake Whiteshell Forest Reserve Parne

Brokenhead M F U Local Meeting Highlights Oct 6

The Brokenhead M F U local met at Brokenhead school on Oct 6. President Peter Shumita called the meeting to order, with secretary Steve Pasesnik recording minutes. Letters from Union leaders and the Institute of the Blind were read. Donations included five dollars to the Blind Institute and twenty eight dollars from lunch sales split between the Union and hospital guild. Mrs Mosquin gave an informative talk and read letters on Asia Handicraft for Women’s Week and the Manitoba Technical Institute. A canvassing committee with Peter Shumila as chair was formed. Lunch followed. The Goodwill Hospital Guild met, led by Mrs M Martush and Mrs M Kowalchuk, discussing home donations of vegetables for Beausejour district Hospital and a desk ordered for the hospital.

Brokenhead M.F.U Brokenhead School Peter Shumita Steve Pasesnik J. Shultz T. Golonsky Institute of the Blind Goodwill Hospital Guild

Ex TB Convalescence Needs Long Restful Recovery

Ex tuberculosis patients require a prolonged period of rest and careful diet after discharge. Returning to pre illness social and business activity too soon undermines recovery. follow doctor advised diet, rest, and lifestyle to regain strength after treatment.

Ready for Emergency On Hunting First Aid Kits

On outdoor trips a first aid kit and instruction book are vital. Accidents can occur away from home with no nearby drugstore. Any injury from a scratch to a gunshot wound needs prompt attention.

Canada records peak housing units built in 1953

Canada saw a record 96,839 housing units constructed in 1953 marking the highest annual total to date. Builders and planners noted strong demand across provinces, with large contributions from urban centers and suburban developments.

Canada

Two new 4-H clubs organized in district

In the recent district meeting two new 4-H clubs were organized. Thalberg Grain Club at North Thalberg School enrolled eleven members led by William Ferens with Steve Antymis as assistant. Brightstone Beef Calf Club at Brightstone School enrolled nine boys and one girl with Ed Sikora as leader and Elsie Sytnick as vice president.

North Thalberg Thalberg William Ferens Steve Antymis Lawrence Yusishnen Erhart Zirk Ken Lesosky Brightstone Elsie Sytnick Mgr. Ed. S. Sikora Alex Waleshiak Eddie Drabyk Jim Sytnick

Local 118 Fleets Officers Elected at Winnipeg Meeting

Manitoba Farmers' Union local 118 held its annual meeting at Winnipeg Falls South School on Oct 11 with guests Mrs Laneway district director and Mr Mike Belluk sub-district director. New officers elected include President Milton Kroker Vice President Elmer Altstadt Secretary Treasurer Mrs Eric Rohrig Organization Fred Sieg Educational Fred Badke Albert Schutz Legislative R S Kuhn Recreation and Program Mrs A F Kuhn Mr and Mrs A Henschell Mr Ernie Klaprat Publicity Mrs Alex Henschel and auditors Albert Schultz Julius Tiede.

Manitoba Farmers’ Union Local 118 Winnipeg Falls South School Laneway Mike Belluk Milton Kroker Elmer Altstadt Treas Eric Rohrig Sieg Fred Badke Albert Schutz R. S. Kuhn A. F. Kuhn A. Henschell Ernie Klapratt Walter Pommer Albert Schultz Julius Tiede Alex Henschel

East Kildonan Clubs Propose New Provincial Riding

East Kildonan Lions and Kiwanis advocate creating a new provincial constituency to include East Kildonan North Kildonan and East St Paul. They cite differing regional interests with St Clements rural area and say North Kildonan and East St Paul are urban suburbs distant from northern farmers and brushmen. A Liberal supporter notes St Clements should be rural and predicts brief backing forthcoming.

East Kildonan The Lions and Kiwanis Club North Kildonan East St. Paul St. Clements Liberal Association St. Clements Manitoba East Kildonan

Whitemouth Guild Sponsors Sunner Supper Auction

The Whitemouth Hospital Guild hosted a fowl supper in the Whitemouth School auditorium on Saturday October 16 raising 478 in net proceeds. A parcel post sale drew good attendance with Mrs. D M Wardrop in charge. Prize winners included Mrs. Stef fenson John Molinski V Haw ranik Mrs. Jim Aitkenhead Stanley Gustav Mrs Rogers Kenora Miss E Carlson Renn ie. Proceeds fund hospital equipment.

Whitemouth Hospital

Schultz Schwark wedding at St John’s Greenwald

Ruth Alice Schwark and Otto Schultz wed in double ring ceremony at St John’s Lutheran Greenwald officiated by Rev H Theilmann with organist Mrs Thielmann. About 400 guests attended a reception at St Mary’s Hall Beausejour before a short wedding trip to Whitemouth.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Greenwald Ruth Alice Gustave Schwark Dencross Otto Schultz FF. Schultz Whitemouth H. Theilmann Thielmann Vin Klepatz Arthur Luzel St Mary's Hall Beausejour Schultz

Agricultural guidance on layer culling and feeding

The notice advises contacting the Agricultural Representative for methods on culling and selecting laying hens and for feeding practices to boost egg production in a laying flock. It emphasizes seeking official guidance from agricultural authorities.

Thalberg Forms 4-H Seed Club

A 4-H Seed Club was organized at Thalberg on Oct 18 when district agricultural representative Fred Slovinsky met with interested residents. Officers elected: President Lawrence Yusishen, Vice-President Irhart Zirk, Secretary Kenneth Lesosky. Members include Paul and Eddie Smolarski, Roy and Eddie Potzer, Donald Kulbaka, Eugene Michalow, Rudy Klann, Gerald Antymis. Steve and William Ferens named club leaders.

Thalberg Fred Slovinsky Lawrence Yusishen Irhart Zirk Kenneth Lesosky Paul Eddie Smolarski Roy Eddie Potzer Donald Kulbaka Eugene Michalow Rudy Klann Gerald Antymis Steve William Ferens

Ronald Turner Canadian legislator and cabinet minister profile

Ronald Turner born August 19 1915 in Carman Manitoba served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1939 to 1946 and later held multiple legislative roles. He was Deputy Speaker in 1950 Provincial Treasurer in 1951 and Minister of Industry and Commerce from September 1953. He and his family resided in Winnipeg with a long record in community service and military honor including the AFC.

Ronald ©. Turner Carman Man J. A. Turner Bessie Conger Mr. Turner Winnipeg University of Manitoba Manitoba Law School Mavis William Curry Hon Turner Air Force South Winnipeg Legislative Assembly

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St. Laurent Central Press Gilles Proulx Pat Tony Malone Manitoba Paper Company Maskwa River Lou Malo Treherne Man W. Roston Jack Frohlick Timmy Vancouver H.richardson Betty T.C.A Yellowknife Jackie Gordon Mrs. M. Gordon Rity Stonewall Nick Rush Selkirk Bare Jedione Domaine A. Iwanick Mr. Domaine Pine Falls League Tannis Siewert Pine Falls School Lorne Finkbeiner Tanis Cavers United Nations New York Tendall Ball Club W. Frederick G. Mulligan T. E. McKew G. Dawson J. Aseltine A. Kreuger K. Mackie Brokenhead M.fu Springfield Agricultural Matters Fred Slevinski Agricultural Representative A. Kawecki Ladywood Kirk Manitoba Crop Improvement Association Ag. Rep Provencal Veterinary Laboratory Fort Garry Whitemouth Guild Sunner Schultz - Schwark Manitoba Cancer Institute Ron Turner Q.C
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