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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1946

Page

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Local Newspaper Circulation Figures By Districts

Paid circulation data lists districts including LAC DU BONNET, PINE FALLS, BEAUSEJOUR, WHITEMOUTH, SEVEN SISTERS, POINTE DU BOIS, GREAT FALLS, ST GEO, BRIGHTSTONE, LOWLAND, SPRINGWELL, PINAWA, BIRD RIVER, LETTONIA, BISSETT, RED LAKE, and OUTSIDE POINTS. The total number of advertisers and copies is noted as 878 and 135k respectively.

Lac DU Bonnet Pine Falls Beausejour Whitemouth Elma Seven Sisters Pointe DU Bois Great Falls ST. Geo Brightstone Lowland Springwell Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Red Lake Outside Points

A Proud 17 Year Old Cow From Mission City BC

A Mission City farmer reports his 17 year old cow has calved 15 times since June 1930 and produced 95 862 pounds of milk with 4 818 pounds of butterfat, outliving most offspring. The record highlights the cow’s remarkable yield.

Mission City Oscar Samz Vancouver

Ontario college eyes higher fall enrollment many veterans

Guelph Ontario Agricultural College expects about 1500 students next fall, a rise from prewar 700 to 800. Most new students will be veterans. In Toronto Runnymeade Collegiate lab explosion shut a holiday for 800 students, with minor damage and strong odor. Sweetburg mayor Dr. F H Pickel marks 80th birthday after 40 years as village leader and MP stint. Three Rivers industrial official Leon Trepanier says Canada will see more tourists this year, urging preparations.

Guelph Ont Ontario Agricultural College Sweetsburg Quc F. H. Pickel Missisquoi Brome-Missisquoi Pickel University of Bishop's College Quebec Leon Trepanier Three Rivers Que Canada

Newfoundland dog saves farmer as bull gore injuries prove fatal

On a farm in Bridgewater Nova Scotia nine month old dog Ping barked to distract an enraged bull that had gored Arthur Weagle and Gordon Mosher in the chest and ribs after its nose ring became unhooked. Mosher died later from injuries.

Bridgewater N.S Ping Arthur Weagle Weagle Gordon Mosher Mosher

Tourist Revenue Boosts Foreign Currency, Picton Gazette

The article argues tourism offers the nation the easiest way to increase foreign currency through international trade. It claims tourism can bring added revenue to every community, benefiting residents overall.

Manitoba Prairie Farm Mortgages Fall in 1945

Manitoba farm mortgage debt dropped 25 percent in 1945 led by 30 major lending firms. Across Saskatchewan and Alberta declines also occurred, with Manitoba total owing down to 9.7 million from 13 million in 1944 and ending 1937 at 29.5 million. The three prairie provinces combined owe 66 million, down from 168.6 million in 1937.

Manitoba Dominion Mortgage and Investments Asociation Saskatchewan Alberta Prairie Provinces Canada

Johnsons and Scott’s Hill Attend Winnipeg Trip and Weiner Roast

Ed Maikeske Sigurd Steffensen and Johnsons party visited Winnipeg on Thursday March 28. Scott’s Hill exclaims Let her blow as the Weiner Roast proceeded on Ans rock despite a cold wind Friday March 29 with a large bonfire and roasters. Mr and Mrs J O Johnson and Mr and Mrs Karl Johnson and daughter Marlene of Scott’s Hill spent March 28 in Winnipeg. Karl bought a team of horses at McLean’s Stables and recently discharged from the armed services. The Johnsons arrived at the home of J O Johnson of Scott’s Hill last week.

Sigurd Steffensen Johnson Winnipeg Scott's Hill Weiner J. O. Johnson Karl Johnson Marlene Scott’s Hill Karl McLean's Stables The Armed Services E. F. Lodge E. D. Anderson

Ladies Auxiliary of St Marys plans sale and Marionette show

The Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. C Anderson's home with co host Mrs E D Anderson. A sale of work is set for April 25 at the Community Hall and a Marionette show directed by Miss Sutherland of Winnipeg will accompany the event. Donations may be left at Mrs Brownell's home. Next meeting is April 9 at Mrs Long's with Mrs Bricknell.

St. Mary’s Church C. Anderson E. D. Anderson Miss Sutherland Winnipeg Brownell

Winnipeg Visits Mentioned Throughout Last Week

Falls W McGibbon visited his Winnipeg home last weekend on March 23. Mrs A S Williams Mrs J E Ringegu and H Ligertwood drove to Winnipeg last Monday. Mrs E Holmes left for Winnipeg on March 25 and returned Friday. Mr and Mrs C Precious Carold Mrs A Oddleifson and Mrs M Everson visited Winnipeg last Monday March 21.

A. S. Williams J. E. Ringegu H. Ligertwood Winnipeg E. Holmes

Lac du Bonnet Fair Plans for July 1 Sports Day

Lac du Bonnet prepares for the Dominion Day Sports Regatta and Agricultural Fair on July 1, with water and field events, midway rides, and a broad prize list for ladies exhibitors. The Sweepstake Prize will reward most entries, with items from canning to handicrafts, all to showcase local talent and boost turnout.

Lac du Bonnet Winipeg

Mrs King and son Freddie return from Winnipeg

Mrs F King and her son Freddie returned from Winnipeg after a weekend trip. A medical check up found Freddie healthy now A-. A recent fire in the water tower caused excitement in the town but caused little damage due to quick action by local workers.

Local Notes From Winnipeg Visit and Recovery

Mrs. G Hillman remains laid up this week with a badly sprained ankle. Mr and Mrs Ted Braund left for Winnipeg on Thursday March 28 and Ted secured employment there. H Hudson traveled to Winnipeg Thursday and returned Friday. Art Braund returned home Thursday night after a few days off and has completed his night school studies. Congratulations. A Sigurdson spends this weekend March 28 with friends in Winnipeg.

Art Braund Art

Funeral for four year old Brigel held in Winnipeg

Mrs H Leith and Mrs A Krampetz traveled to Winnipeg for the funeral of David Brigel four son of Mr and Mrs Louis Brigel who was killed by a trolley on Logan Ave Burial occurred Holy Ghost RC cemetery on Tuesday March 26 F Tinndal visited Winnipeg for a few days Mr and Mrs H Leith drove to Winnipeg last Friday Also with them were Mrs W Vieckner and D Packer who stayed in town for a few days Mrs F G Hinds of Winnipeg returned with them to

A. Krampetz Winnipeg David Brigel Louis Brigel Logan Ave Holy Ghost R.C H. Leith

Visitor R Pearson Attends Short Stay in Town

R Pearson visits for a few weeks and stays at a local home. A whist drive and dance occurred Saturday night March 30 with Mrs Middlecote and W Sura as whist winners. Attendees report a good time.

Paraplegics at Deer Lodge Plan Winnipeg Group

A group of paraplegics at Deer Lodge Hospital near Winnipeg is near completing plans to form a local Winnipeg branch of the Canadian Paraplegic Association. It is expected to enroll more than thirty members within weeks and seek splints and other necessities for paraplegics without services, as such equipment is currently available only to veterans.

Deer Lodge Hospital Winnipeg The Canadian Paraplegic Association

Beausejour Trade Board To Discuss Hospital Plans

Beausejour Board of Trade will consider constructing a local hospital with Catholic church funding tied to municipal contributions. Dr. F W Jackson Deputy Minister of Health will address the meeting at Beausejour Town Hall on Tuesday April 8 at 8 30 p m.

Beausejour Board of Trade Catholic Church F. W. Jackson Department of Health and Public Welfare

Hundreds Attend Three Day Agricultural Course

BEAUSEJOUR Hundreds of farmers attended a three day agricultural short course in the municipal chambers sponsored by the Brokenhead Agricultural Society chaired by Vic Towle with Edward T Howe as agricultural representative. Lectures covered soil conservation tractor maintenance swine poultry weeds rural sewage disposal and building insulation dairy cattle judging and rural electrification. The program ended with educational films and a projector by N V Wiens of the National Film Board.

D. C. Foster Manitoba John Connor B. L. G. Cooke Bonnie Hatchery H. E. Woods Manitoba Department of Agriculture George Bryce Bill Storsley Walt Frazer Extension Service Department of Agriculture D.D.T N. V. Wiens National Film Board

Obituary: John Mazur Dies at 70 in Thalberg

John Mazur aged 70 died at his home in Thalberg on Saturday March 23 after a prolonged illness. Born in Poland he came to the United States 45 years ago and spent life on a farm. Survived by his wife four daughters three sons and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home Monday March 25 at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Mount Carmel Cemetery Stead with Rev Joseph Gurka M S of Beausjour officiating.

John Mazur Thalberg Poland Mount Carmel Cemetery Stead Joseph Gurka M. S Beausejour

Pine Falls Red Cross elects officers at March meeting

At the Chateau Theatre on Sunday March 24 Pine Falls Branch of the Canadian Red Cross elected officers for the coming year President Jack Nixon 1st Vice President Don Reid 2nd Vice President Mrs S Poitras Secretary Mrs C B Davies Treasurer A O Kruger Executive members include Mesdames M Pereux O Papineau G Stewart Alex Iwanick and others.

Chateau Theatre Pine Falls Canadian Red Cross Jack Nixon Don Reid S Poitras C. B. Davies A. O. Kruger Mesdames M. Pereux O. Papineau G. Stewart Alex Iwanick

Pine Falls Red Cross fundraising drive urged

A list of organizers and canvassers including N Holick E Thomas A Stevens Rev Father Brocket M Dansereau N Walton B Mock Dr J E Lane E Dixon and F Lafrance announces plans to raise Pine Falls' quota for urgent Red Cross funds. Home visits are expected and residents are asked to be generous and supportive of volunteers donating their time.

N. Holick E. Thomas A. Stevens Father Brocket M. Dansereau N. Walton B. Mock J. E. Lane E. Dixon F. Lafrance Pine Falls Red Cross

Daisy Mae Blesses Earl Manson Home With Seven Spaniels

Daisy Mae has given birth to seven spaniels at the Earl Manson home this week. The new mother and pups are receiving many congratulations from visitors while the father is currently out of town and unreachable.

Pine Falls Daisy Mae Earl Manson

Board of Trade Sponsors Clean Up Drive

The Lac du Bonnet District Board of Trade held its regular March meeting in the Municipal Hall with strong attendance. Frank Brown led discussions on a town rest room and flood-control efforts for the Winnipeg River, while a clean-up and paint-up campaign is planned for April 15 to 30 led by Frank Brown Ken McCuaig Joe Sparman and Jack Wade.

Lac du Bonnet Board of Trade Winnipeg J. S. McDiarmid Frank Brown Ken McCuaig Joe Sparman Jack Wade

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