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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1957
Page
8
Local items include meetings at Memorial Hall and Roys IGA, a birthday and anniversary list, travel updates from John Deere attendees, badminton season wrap, a large fire at Szmerski residence, baby showers, a funeral in Riverland, and prenatal classes beginning April 17 in the Legion Hall with contact details.
Friday April 19 Good Friday 7 30 p m service and Friday service. Easter Day Sunday April 21 8 a m Holy Communion 7 p m Holy Communion. Sunday April 28 11 a m Morning Prayer. All are Welcome.
A Texas oil company advertises for a man over 15 to work in the Lac du Bonnet area. The role involves week long auto trips, calling on small town property owners, deliveries and collections, with pay described as top earnings and earnings in advance. Confidential letters to B A Swallow, Southwestern Petroleum Co. Fort Worth Texas.
To the electors of Springfield Constituency I express gratitude for nominating me at the Beausejour convention on April 6 1957 as Liberal candidate for Springfield. I pledge to faithfully serve all residents and Canada's interests to the best of my ability.
Jake Schulz, born 1901 in Bassarabia now a Manitoba farmer, writes to electors outlining a life in farming, local governance, and union leadership. He details immigration to Canada in 1930, service as Grandview councilor, founding Manitoba Farmers Union, and chairing the Interprovincial Farm Union Council before entering federal politics.
A farewell gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ukrainec after 23 years in the district. They leave for Winnipeg. About 150 guests attended from the area and Winnipeg. Reeve E Wojciechowski and Dan Holyk spoke at the event and a purse was presented.
Nellie Rozier is employed again at Moss Spur. Sympathy to Frank Niznick on his mother's passing. Jane Nieser remains at Winnipeg Children's Hospital after toe operation. Judy Kafka turns 12 on April 11 with family and school friends. Manitoba Farmers Union Sub-Dist 4 hosts a dance at Charlie Lagsdin's hall Lac du Bonnet on April 27 at 8 30 p.m.
Beausejour Town Hall hosts a farm women’s day on May 3 starting at 10 a.m. with speakers a film baking sale and fancy work. Door prizes and lunch featured. A talent search in district 10 follows at 8 p.m. participants must contact the Sub-District Director by April 30.
The item lists community updates and events including skits and music practice for a big night, a fire destroying Mrs. Betty Lemuier’s home with her family moving to Winnipeg, an Easter drive for young children at Smith Siding and Milner Ridge, a visit between Mrs. Froze of Betaise and the Heridas, and seasonal well wishes.
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