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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
1
The Canadian Legion branch in Sydney Nova Scotia set a precedent by initiating 14 nursing sisters as members in a historic move.
In Timmins Elizabeth Ferrier, a Scottish war bride, feared her husband would miss her arrival but she quickly joined another war bride and returned home until the mix up was cleared. Later her panicked husband found her just two cars away from the train.
In Cranbrook B C the year 1945 saw a 99 per cent increase in livestock shipments from West Kootenay. Provincial shipments rose 22 per cent overall across the province.
The article outlines poultry traits including high body temperature around 108 to 109 degrees, rapid respiration, water intake with exhalation, lack of sweat glands, and no kidney liquid discharge. It notes fluffy feather insulation, a central heating mechanism, a strong gizzard, and a crop as food reservoir. It argues understanding these traits is essential to proper housing and management. It warns that overemphasis by some poultrymen on housing and management during winter reduced production.
Councillor Fred Mesteler of ward 1 in Brokenhead Rural Municipality attended his first council meeting on April 9 after a long illness and hospital stay. He was appointed to the newly formed Health Unit committee to serve Beausejour and surrounding rural residents as it begins functioning soon.
Mrs G Yuill and sons Gren ville and David of Winnipeg visit relatives in the city during Easter holidays at the Long home where their mother Mrs Gray also resides. Miss Creece of Winnipeg, a bride elect, visits Mr and Mrs Square and hosts parties in her honor. Miss Sutherland hosts Easter at Garretts while producing Marionette show for St Marys Church Sale of Work. The Hodge couple from Lac du Bonnet renew acquaintances at curling wind up. Mrs F Finkler and Freddie visit Peechia home as Fred Sen works on a job at Slave Falls.
Experimental Farm News reviews fibre flax varieties tested in Manitoba including J W S Stormont Gossamer Cirrus Liral Dominion and Liral Prince. Liral Dominion proves a strong rust resistant producer with seed yields of 9 to 10 bushels per acre. Liral Prince shows tall straw but rust susceptibility. Breeding continues at Ottawa to develop higher yielding disease resistant fibre straws for Manitoba trials.
On Tuesday April 16 the Pine Falls police court heard five cases. Magistrate L S Matlin presided and sentenced Dorothy Starr to pay 15 dollars and costs for intoxication in public. Louis Majansick and Stanley Johnson were fined 50 dollars each for supplying liquor to Indians. George Kolaser paid 50 dollars for liquor outside a private dwelling. Mary Carl Johnson received a two year suspended sentence for theft and must stay out of Pine Falls.
William Klingbell 74 of 93 Regent Ave East Transcona died Sunday at home and was buried Wednesday. Born in Poland he came to Canada in 1893 lived in Winnipeg 1907 Green Bay Beausejour and Transcona. He helped build the church and school and worked as a machinist for CN R from 1914 until retirement in 1936. Survived by his widow and six children Mrs E Brinkman Kenora Mrs F L Daly Transcona Mrs F L Harry Los Angeles Harry Charlie and Arthur of Transcona.
Pine Falls reports the death of Roberta Anne Lavallee aged 17 months on April 18 after a prolonged asthma illness. She was treated at the local hospital with oxygen and stimulants but did not recover. The community extends condolences to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ted Lavallee.
A surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Trit hart honored their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday April 16. W Craik gave a toast and presented silver pieces. Entertainment included a Mack Wedding with Bill Bethel as bride, Jerry Hoban groom, Irene Hayes officiating. Guests included L. Pulfer, W. R. Bethel, Irene Hayes and daughter, G. Mullin, A Campbell, I Ridley and Jack Henry, G V Hoban and Geo. Stebbe. family members Connie, Don, Evelyn, and Sandy attended.
A new hired worker was observed using an electric clock to check the time whenever needed. The incident highlights casual access to timekeeping devices in the workplace.
The Greensboro Herald Journal notes two perspectives on high prices, highlighting that buyers see steep costs while sellers may benefit, illustrating market tension and divergent incentives in current conditions.
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations approves a two day annual meeting at Clear Lake in Riding Mountain Park on June 27 and 28. President Art Pearson pledges reservations and coop from resort officials as the convention committee begins plans for a business session banquet wildlife film golf tournament and possibly a dance.
The government cites higher labour costs as the main cause for a 12 percent price increase in farm machinery. It notes Dominion Labour Department data showing wages up 161.9 percent since 1914, while wheat and other farmer prices rose only 60.5 percent, a disparity harming farmers.
The Pointe du Bois Curling Club held its wind-up night on April 16 in the Community Hall with a whist drive, prize presentations, refreshments, and dancing. Prizes went to multiple winners in the Birks Eaton and Warren competitions, high-scoring whist pairs, and the City Hydro curling match was won by Pointe du Bois 54 to 24.
The writer argues that price controls and high wages have harmed farmers. He notes that governments cannot force firms to produce at a loss, which would drive bankruptcies. The remedy urged is to raise wheat and farm product prices to reflect current conditions.
At the Brokenhead Rural Municipality meeting Reeve McLeod and Councillors Trojanowski Strecker Mastaler Storsley attended. They moved to have the Drainage Board order three loads of three inch plank for bridge work and to share Drain B cleanout costs with Lac du Bonnet. They also supported an all weather highway between Lowland and No 1 highway and announced 1946 season appointments for dragline and grader operators.
Visitors to Pinawa over the weekend of the 30th included David Swagger and Bob Pearson. Birthday congratulations go to Mrs. V. Vickner. In Winnipeg and at the Nealy home in Tyndall Manitoba were Mrs. R. Pearson and J. Richards. Easter visitors at the Texmo home were Kenneth of Great Falls and Mona of Winnipeg. Pearl Wentz and Bill Maskell visited for Easter. Easter guests at M. Pearson’s home were E. Dobbin RCAF and Mrs. Heaney along with Miss Margaret Pearson of Winnipeg. R. Pearson visited J. Richards for Easter.
Visitors to area homes include Douglas and Eleanor Shanks of Winnipeg at F Shanks residence and C Hill with Mrs Hill from Seven Sisters Falls at M Pearson home. Russell Ellis visited Pinawa Friday as T Atkinson and Dave joined relatives this weekend.
In Mill Bay on Vancouver Island nine boys form a rare troop at Queen Alexandra Solarium. Members include three Canadians, one Chinese, one Japanese, three Indians and one Swiss. Scoutmaster Col. M E Dopp ing Hepenstal travels over twenty miles weekly and, at 74, wears the full uniform including shorts at every Scout event.
United Kingdom manufacturers of business stationery requisites have evolved a new desk registrator for use in shop or factory. This system enables one person to produce simultaneously up to six legible entries and one entry is automatically locked for future audit and checking, providing security against possible fraudulent alterations.
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