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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1946
Page
6
In Lac du Bonnet residents on Lake Avenue caused a furor after a large birdhouse by Alex Dancut drew a protective stork. Shots were fired, feathers flew, and the bird escaped across the river. Despite threats to remove the home the owner refuses, while locals plan more shells and traps.
Ad for Hansey Chick Hatcheries Ltd offering White Leghorn chicks and pullets with live arrival guarantees. Includes prices such as 31.58 and 3.00, and notes a 166 percent guarantee on live arrival. Mentions a free calendar and catalogue and lists address 9100 Main.
Oldenburg Germany reports a bonspiel at a new rink near Alexander Airport. The Div Signals rink, skipped by Capt N B McConnell, defeated the Press and Radio 9 7 and RCAf 18 1 to reach the final, then beat Winnipeg Rifles 14 7 to win a trip to Scotland. Curly Pfiefer praised for knockout shot. sister Marjorie noted for basketball promise.
George Lalor’s Winnipeg Clinic recovery draws townwide goodwill while Coronation Rebekah Lodge travels to Transcona for a district meeting. Mrs. Farmer and JulietAnn greet Pine Falls before resettling, amid Red Cross wartime pins and thanks. Social teas, dances, showers, and weddings punctuate town activity as residents plan future events and welcome newcomers.
A British invention drawing attention at Acton Industrial Exhibition is a thrust borer for underground pipe and cable installation without road disturbance. Operated by one or two men, it guarantees accurate alignment of each thrust tube with a pilot lamp to confirm level and direction.
Supper served at 11 30 p m praised for the skill of contributing ladies. George Grove photographed his bride in a bridal chair amid gifts from town friends. Moments after midnight Mrs Laverne Taylor was playfully bumped to honor her birthday.
Advertisements under this heading are charged at 55c minimum for each insertion of 3 lines or less and 10c per counted line after. About five words fit per line.
Tower Drug Ltd Winnipeg advertises Dr Goodes Female Pills triple strength for delayed and painful periods. Product claims rapid relief and thousands of satisfied users. Contains postal date 63 postpatd and address 586 Mountain Ave.
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