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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

4

White Bread Is Novel Treat For English Bride

Mrs M. Gold and her young son David arrived in Pine Falls on September 16 to live with her in laws Mr and Mrs E Gold following the loss of Ernie Gold in overseas service. The trip from West England via Liverpool began September 3 with rough seas but improved, and Canada’s foggy Halifax greeted them September 11. Gordon Bishop of Pine Falls, a neighbor, recognized the labels Pine Falls on their baggage and welcomed them. The Red Cross aided their travel by train to Pine Falls and Mrs Gold praised Canada as wonderful. David seems to enjoy the local sunshine. The interview ended with light humor over Canadian place names and English repartee.

M. Gold Pine Falls David E. Gold Cleoburg Mortimer Canada West England Liverpool Sepember 3 Canada Halifax RC Navy Oansia Gordon Bishop H. Bishop Gold The Red Cross Mra Gold Sunshine England

School Daze in Pine Falls

Alice Breitter entertained 12 friends on Friday night October 18 dancing dominated the evening. Examinations began in grades I to VIII with high school tests pending. Dr. Moore conducted a fall inspection on October 24. High School party canceled due to hall unavailability. Wilma Magnusson visited Winnipeg relatives. Helen Musak elected president of the 3rd year Sewing Class. United Church Sunday Schools plan Halloween parties for class members. A surprise party honored Marge Pasuluko.

Alice Breitter Dr. Moore Helen Musak

Birthday party and Halloween prep in a school room

Friends give a girl two gifts, a stationery set and a photograph album for her birthday. A glimpse of lower grade classrooms shows orange and black streamers pumpkins and masks. Pupils anticipate Hallowe'en and enjoy planning costumes and a shell-out event.

Hallowe'en

Pine Falls Lads Rescue Each Other From Coal Bin

Two four year olds Joey Bayley and Bruce Manson climbed a 20 to 25 foot coal bin ladder at Pine Falls. Joey entered the bin and could not climb out. Bruce followed to help. Bruce hoisted Joey to the rim and both escaped to tell their mothers.

Joey Bayley Bruce Manson C.N.R Joey Bruce

Milk After Hours It Couldn't Have Been A Union Cow

PINE FALLS The Abitibi Party at Chateau hall Friday October 18 drew a large crowd of dance fans. An active committee including Janet McLeod Beverley Smith Terra Horvath Margaret Ford Pearl Roy Lilian Richards Ruth Farmer and Helen Kahle organized the event with Laurie Frayne and his orchestra providing lively music. Mrs Laverne Taylor won the door prize and a midnight lunch was served. As the night wore on questions arose about coffee during the meal.

Pine Falls Chateau Hall Janet McLeod Beverley Smith Terra Horvath Laverne Taylor

Cream Breakfast Leaves Guests Delighted at Local Gathering

A committee failed to order cream for a party but local effort produced a memorable spread. The girls were urged to milk a cow while the fairest hands brewed coffee, yielding a delicious result. Guests praised the event and asked for another invitation.

Travelling Cowboys Entertain Beausejour Crowd

Beausejour hosts two traveling Western entertainers Sleepy Leslie B. Frost and Swede Nils Nilsson who drew a capacity crowd at the Beausejour Hotel. Their impromptu concert in the hotel rotunda sparked applause and a hat pass from Pard Mike Kilikowski. They expect to reach Halifax in April and townspeople wish them success.

Beausejour Leslie B. Frost Nils Nilsson Beausejour Hotel Halifax Beauscejour

Pointe du Bois High Teens Favor Allan Fast as Pin Up

The teen age girls at Pointe du Bois High elected Allan Fast as their top pin up in a lighthearted note praising his muscles looks personality and work ethic. The piece mentions his married status and his popularity among students and local residents as the boys plan a baseball game led by Arnold Niemi.

Pointe du Bois High Allan Fast Allan Pointe du Bois

Field Fun Turns to Fracture for Athlete

A participant enjoyed the field activity but sprained a finger during play. Report notes girls being labeled butter-fingers and mentions students finishing manual training projects such as stools door stops and leather purses. Senior girls visited Lac du Bonnet for chicken dinners at Lakeview and did shopping before returning content.

Claude Andersen Lac du Bonnet Lakeview

Lettaine Visitor Reports North West Grizzly Tales

Herbert Alkene spent a few days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J Alkene of Letonia before joining his wife and son in Toronto. He has been prospecting in the North West Territories with Don Cameron's Exploration Company noting the barren land grizzly bears are really something. Mrs Peter Karklin has returned home from the Winnipeg General Hospital after a serious operation and is recovering well.

Herbert Alkene J. Alkene Letonia Toronto Herbert North West Territories Don Cameron

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