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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1955

Page

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Rural municipality approves hall tender for outside Beausejour site

After a year of dispute the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead accepts John Lashek of Beausejour tender for a new municipal hall built outside Beausejour within the municipality. Earlier plans aimed at the town site were rejected by referendum favoring the outside location with tenders showing Lashek at 16222.90 dollars, Schewe 18993, Oneschuk 18950.

Brokenhead John Lashek Beausejour Rurs J. Lashek R. Schewe P. Oneschuk

Pine Falls Bowling Officers Elected at Annual Meeting

The Pine Falls Five Pin Bowling League elected officers at the meeting held September 22 at the Chateau. President is P. Hiker, vice-president Bill McQuire, and secretary treasurer Bruce Ede. Bowling starts October 11 with team names due by October 1 to P. Hiker Bill McQuire or B. Ede or Mrs. W. Johansson.

Pine Falls Chateau P. Hiker Bill McQuire Bruce Ede B. E

Local Elma Notes Celebrate Weddings and Visits

Congratulations greet Anne Ninivirta and former Helen Wishnowski after their Winnipeg wedding as the Elma community notes visits from John Dubel Jr in Vancouver and others. Mrs Kostiniuk, Mrs Proceviat, and Nick Kurian spend time with relatives. Kost Bandela buys the Kollasewich cottage. Zabroniewichs plan months at East Hawk Lake. a Greek Catholic church interior artist J Pushka bids farewell at Elma Hall.

Elma Hall J. Pushka Winnipeg

Whitemouth Hospital Guild Tea Net Reaches 848.26

The Whitemouth Hospital Guild tea and coffee party on September 20 in the Beaver Room at Hudson's Bay Store Winnipeg raised net proceeds of 848.26. Winnipeg winners included Mrs. C. Pound Donald Parkinson and Mrs. M. G. Smerchanski. Whitemouth winners were Burt Alpers Mrs. Don Ratta Mrs. S. Steffanson and Violet Titterby.

Whitemouth Hospital Guild Beaver Hudson's Bay Company Winnipeg C. Pound Donald Parkinson M. G. Smerchanski Burt Alpers Don Ratta S. Steffanson Violet Titterby Whitemouth

Lac du Bonnet to Have Skating and Hockey Season

Lac du Bonnet plans a skating and hockey season after the Memorial Centre agreed to back a new Athletic Association. A rink and buildings project cost 3000 with 1500 to be borrowed. The Centre reserves 1000 for future August celebrations and expects 885 revenue after expenses. Badminton use of hall granted at 20 per month, matching 1951 rent.

Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre Athletic Association R. McIntosh Centre Board J. Sparman Badminton Club

Manitoba farmers push back against Prairie Farm Assistance Act

Manitoba farmers voiced dissatisfaction with the Prairie Farm Assistance Act as the Royal Commission on crop insurance found the act lacking. The report notes Manitoba paid more into the compulsory levy than it received in indemnities, contrasting with Saskatchewan and Alberta. It urges a re-examination of payment qualifications while acknowledging Manitoba would run a long term surplus.

Manitoba Prairie Farm Assistance Act Royal Commission On Crop Insurance PFAA Prairie Provinces PRRA Saskatchewan Alberta

Grand Marais Notes and Local Happenings

Mrs. Harry Newman was rushed to Beausejour hospital with severe back pain and had emergency surgery. Mrs. Tom Donald returned from Beausejour hospital after appendicitis operation. Television sets increase in district with latest at Rogoski home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pawluk and daughter Linda go to Reston for ten days with Mrs. Pawluk’s mother. Johnn y looks forward to a full week of duck shooting. Ambulance rushed Mrs. Larsen son to hospital. improving, caring for invalid mother at home. Mrs. Clifford Klatt and three children visited her mother Mrs. Jim Forster at Hillside Beach. Warm weather keeps campers frequenting weekends. fishermen report good fishing. Mr. and Mrs. D. Mulligan stay at Greenwood Place cottage to mid October. Construction on new chip shop drug store and groceria progresses. Basket social and dance at Grand Marais social hall Sept 30 to aid Christmas tree fund. Phillip Orvis of Pine Falls is home with his family for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Richardson leave on a three weeks holiday. Ted Wonnacott and Mrs. Alexander cover duties.

Grand Marais Phillip Orvis Pine Falls Geo. Richardson Ted Wonnacott Alexander

Sports Association Formed at Lac du Bonnet

A Lac du Bonnet sports association formed in Memorial Hall on Thursday evening September 22. An executive was elected led by president D. G. Crook and vice president R. Waters. secretary A. Baron. five executives include Bill Cozens, Dave White, R. McIntosh, Arvid Dancut, and Dori Holm. The first project is an outdoor skating rink with an eight foot wall and clubhouse costing about $2,500 built by volunteers. Lighting plans propose a new eight string 200 watt system at $420. A town canvass is organized for September 29 at 7:30 p.m. to outline the rink proposal. aim to have the rink ready by November 15.

Lac du Bonnet Memorial Hall D. G. Crook R. Waters A. Baron Bill Cozens Dave White R. McIntosh Arvid Dancut Dori Holm Bob Nicoll

Canada Seeks Renewal of IWA at IFAP Meeting

Canadian delegates at the IFAP policy committee in Rome urged renewal of the International Wheat Agreement, expiring next July, to stabilize world wheat prices. William J. Parker of Manitoba Pool Elevators led the push, with strong backing from Dr. H. H. Hannam of Ottawa as FAO reports a 25 percent rise in world food output over a decade.

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization International Federation of Agricultural Producers Rome IFAP William J. Parker Manitoba Pool Elevators H. H. Hannam Ottawa Canadian Federation of Agriculture FAO

Pine Falls Legion Ladies Elect Officers for Year

The Pine Falls Legion Ladies Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year led by past president Mrs. J. F. Mitchell and president Mrs. Dave Crawford. Other officers include Mrs. J. Huhn, Mrs. P. Poitras, Mrs. A. Brown, and executive members Mesdames Thompson, Sharpe, and Woods. Mrs. Gold presided. reports were given, and plans were made to cater the Remembrance Day dinner on November 11.

Pine Falls Legion J. F. Mitchell Dave Crawford J. Huhn P. Poitras A. Brown H. Thompson G. Sharpe G. Woods G. Gold J. Mitchell Flin Flon Legion

Seven Sisters Falls Social Club Hosts Engagement Night

A September 17 gathering in Friendly Fellows Hall honored Jean Locht and Garry Kuhn on their upcoming marriage with drinks, dancing, and a kitchen chrome set presentation. Community news notes relocations, hospital guild plans, a new relief floorman, fall church suppers, and the birth of Rawdon Duane Schultz.

Friendly Fellows Hall Jean Locht Garry Kuhn Albert Evelyn Schultz Rawdon Duane Whitemouth Hospital

Beausejour MLF.U Hears D Swails On Union Parallels

Donavon Swails of Winnipeg told Beausejour Manitoba Farmers Union members that unions can work with low membership. He compared Canada’s 20 percent union rate to Britain's 50 percent and urged continued MFU efforts until the Interprovincial Union forms coast to coast. Mrs Laneway chaired the meeting and a lunch followed.

Donavon Swails Winnipeg Beausejour Zone Manitoba Farmers Union Canada Britain Swails M.F.U D. Laneway

Provincial Library Legislative Rise

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Provincial Library JRPEC Mane Ee

Subscription Renewal Notice from The Leader

The Springfield Leader advertises a subscription renewal form using date numerals like 12-11-53 to show due dates. Readers are urged to mail remittance of $2.00 with the renewal form, addressed to The Leader at 3rd Street in Lac du Bonnet Manitoba, naming the subscriber.

Springfield Lac du Bonnet 3Rd Street Man

Beausejour C C F Meeting Elects R Kawecki President

Richard Kawecki of Ladywood was elected president of the Springfield provincial CCF at a Beausejour meeting under the Springfield St Clements joint constituency organization. Lloyd Stinson spoke on CCF aims as provincial representatives’ concerns were discussed. A November 18 Beausejour event with M J Coldwell as guest speaker was planned.

Richard Kawecki Ladywood Springfield C.C.F Beausejour Springfield - St. Clements Lloyd Stinson St. Clements Henry Small Symratathy

Glenfields Sunday Guests and Birth Announcement

Glenfields Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs R Nikodem included Mr and Mrs John Kubic Lockport Mr and Mrs John Schmidt St Boniface and R Macini with relatives in Lowland Also guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A Schinkel were Mr and Mrs A Schinkel and Mr and Mrs Herman Schilke of Winnipeg Mrs Victor Omichinski announces the birth of a baby boy Clifford Bruce seven pounds twelve ounces born September seventh at Beausejour Hospital

R. Nikodem John Kubic Lockport John Schmidt St. Boniface R Macini Daniel Schilke Bill Freund Steinbach Lowland A. Schinkel Herman Schilke Winnineg Victor Omichinski Clifford Bruce Beausejour Hospital

Ham Shoot Draws Small Turnout Despite Weather

Beausejour Jaycees sponsored a Thursday night ham shoot on September 22 that drew few participants due to rain. Northerners from Grand Beach and Hillside Beach joined Victoria Beach shooters to claim the pork prize. Allan Hoban said the group is warming up for a December turkey shoot and plans for the annual Town Hall meeting with a likely mayorality contest drawing ratepayers in a big turnout.

Beausejyour Jaycees Grand Beach Hillside Beach Victoria Beach Allan Hoban Jaycees Town Hall

Thalberg and Local Happenings in Beausejour Area

Leona Zirk works at the T Eaton company in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parke married at St Marys Church in Beausejour recently. Road construction expands east of the school with four miles being built. Elsie Matchizen and Stan Wil gosh hosted a shower at Parish Hall September 17 with gifts and money to show appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. William Patzer and Mr. and Mrs. Emer Patzer relocate to Winnipeg, living at 938 Manitoba Avenue. Walter Rach currently employed in Winnipeg. Paul Letwin now employed at Beausejour with Eastern Sales Limited.

Walter © Parke St Mary’s Church Beausejour Thelberg Elsie Matchizen Stan Wilgosh William Patzer Emer Patzer Winnipeg Manitoba Avenue Carole Annette Roy Geraldine Beverly Thalberg North School Tg A i

Stead By Mrs W Wittmeier

Whist drive at Brodie School produced winners Bill Sinanich Larry Puswich Jerry Lesosky and Mrs Fred Soluk Miss Sinclair led the event and Ruth Pasa Yuko and Nick Ferens were thanked for their engagement congratulations Several locals attended the Otto Ruth funeral and school-age students shifted plans for winter as area residents headed to camps or Vancouver for the season

Brodie School Bill Sinanich Larry Puswich Jerry Lesosky Fred Soluk Miss Sinclair An Y Ruth Pasa- Yuko Nick Ferens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elma Cc E. Wendeborn Anne Ninivirta Ninivirta Helen Margaret Wishnowski Steve . Wishnowski John Dubel Jr Vancouver, B. C John Brunel Thomas Novicki Anthony Novicki S. Kostiniuk Geo Proceviat Ophir, Man Michael Martin Kost Bandela Helen Kollasewich Peter Pawlyshyn Frank Zabroniewich East Hawk Lake Ontario Nick Kurian Minaki, Ontario John Krasnowski J. Gaddews Marsha Nick H. Kurian Dimock - Cyr St. Theresa Yionde Kirkness Milner Ridge Rennie Sand Hill Scanterbury Springweld Walkleyburg Whiteshell Balsam Bay Beacon Belair Bird’s Hill Brightstone Cook's Creek Decimal Hazelglen Hazelridge Highland Glen P.F.A.A Mrs. W. Kowalchuk Harry Newman Newman Tom Donald Mrs. J. Pawluk Linda Reston Mrs. Pawluk Johnny Laura Sanderson Clifford Klatt Hillside Beach Jim Forster Labour Ay Mrs. D. Mulligan Greenwood Place Volun IWA Legion Ladies Seven Sisters Falls Stan Gittins Keith King Rich Gittins Town United College Anne Kondratuk Manitoba Technical Vocational School Fred Arseneault McGibbon Braund Gittins Bob Morton Wikeside Cave Moor Coottage Bob del Cramer Del Seven Sisters Hospital Guild L. Cousins Hilma Solar Linda Rempel River Hills Bill Berndt Upper Seven Sisters Milton Kroker Seven Sisters North Lutheran Church Beausejour Mlf D. Swails Audit Bureau of Circulations R. Kawecki M. J. Coldwell Lydiatt L. Meyers H. Kangas Ed. Konarowski Glenfields By Beverley Belton Thalberg Mrs. W. Ferens Leona Zirk T.eaton Company Walter Rach Paul Letwin Eastern Sales Limited Stead W. Wittmeier Shirley) Puswich Ken Lesosky Pine Hoffman Morris Lawrence Topnick Otto W. Ruth Weir J. C. Maple Charleswood Douglas Ruth IV Sa A. Shady Vancouver B.C Bush Mike Rachuk Paul Chrush John Mathezen Mike Shady Frank Puswich
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