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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1949
Page
8
The Family Allowance Act disbursements exceed 260 million dollars annually. The article notes this substantial outlay and discusses implications for public finances and social welfare programs.
In 1947 the figure represented roughly 39 cents of every dollar paid as personal income tax by Canadians.
A college reader offers light jokes about home life and school. Ken Kennard notes a century old auction bill listing a Kentucky sale with enslaved people and property. Town updates mention birthdays, travels, and visits, ending with famous last words about a raffle.
Jane Wyman wins best actress for Johnny Belinda and Sir Laurence Olivier takes best actor for Hamlet. Claire Trevor is best supporting actress for Key Largo while Walter Huston earns best supporting actor for The Treasure of Sierra Madre.
Miss Alice Krawchuk of Winnipeg visits Dencross family homes over the weekend. W. Trapp of Dencross suffers two fractured ribs in a slip and fall and we wish him a speedy recovery. John Hutnick John Huska of Dencross and Steve Bosak of Brokenhead return from winter bush camps. Phyllis and Edna Rueb visit their parents in Dencross. Mrs C Paseshnik ill in Dencross, speedy recovery wished. Ann Kozyniak S Zubatiuk and Mrs W Trapp visit Winnipeg. Department of Public Works Ottawa notice dated April 6 1949. Mr and Mrs B Humby and Mr and Mrs J Eilmer visit R Eilmer of Dencross. Erma Biedlar of Dencross visits city. Mrs A Kurbis of Dencross visits daughter and son in Lac du Bonnet. Donald Buhay returns from holidays in North Battleford Sask. Brokenhead school pupils enjoy a birthday celebration.
Five room dwelling on a 100 by 300 foot lot with river frontage on the west side of the Winnipeg River, 1 1/2 miles from Lac du Bonnet. Electric light available. Apply W. M. Hedin Lac du Bonnet.
Sealed tenders due by 5 pm on Monday April 18 for the construction of a concrete vault in Town Hall Office Beausejour Manitoba. Tender must include a 5 percent cheque. Plans available at Town Hall Office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated Beausejour April 1949. Jos E Shelson Secretary Treasurer Town of Beausejour.
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