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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
3
The Springfield Leader features Lester Whitemouth and Mrs. T G Erskine as members of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations, highlighting their professional affiliations within the newspaper industry.
Experimental Farm researchers report a new Morden system using paper protectors called hotkapas to shield tomato transplants. Planted as early as May 15, they gain frost protection, develop sturdier roots, and show 15 percent higher yields. The method reduces flat space needs and allows Manitoba growers to start their own transplants, with varieties Mustang Early Chatham Manitoba Fireball favored.
A provincial health education drive distributes a folder to new mothers detailing the dangers of ultra thin plastic film. It notes over 20 infant deaths in Canada in 1959 from suffocation and urges cautious use of plastic bags and similar items to prevent tragedies.
Safety guidance urges removing hazards at home to prevent falls and injuries with reminders on securing rugs ladders and cords and using handrails. Local notices report birthdays anniversaries church services and travel plans alongside family health news and travel to Winnipeg for a hospital visit.
Local residents report visits from Melville and Gull Lake families. Mr. Simmiman, former bank manager, and wife detected improvements in Jim Cook’s health. A social at Mrs Alf Clarke’s home drew about 20 guests as the Clarks move away. Ben Klatt and Amel Klatt return to their trap line near Happy Lake. The Clarke baby Barbarate baptized at Berens River home with Rev McRae officiating. Spring signs noted with crow activity and new cars.
Whitemouth items list residents and visitors with birthdays illnesses vacations and social events. Walter Milbrandt attended a Winnipeg fur nacement school course. Mrs Rudy Noel hosted a quilting bee. Julius Bencharski recovered from illness. Mrs Wm Aitkenhead celebrated a March 24 birthday with a surprise visit. Jim Thomson also marked March 24. Dr Wm Bilynsky met officials in Winnipeg March. A tea netted over 40 dollars at the Town Hall March 26. Local families and guests enjoyed weekends away and visits.
The Hawranik family of Whitemouth expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness, sympathy messages, and floral offerings received during their loss of a beloved father and grandfather.
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