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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1957
Page
4
A collection of reader comments from Canadian newspapers in 1957 urging inclusive citizenship, peaceful brotherhood, and social reform. Messages from Saskatchewan to Quebec emphasize culture, unity under law, and the impact of urban migration on farming communities. The note ends with a quirky line about ancient Egyptians keeping chickens.
John L. Penner of Ste. Anne warns of a dishonest correspondence course firm after his daughter Wilma, 18, paid $111 and faced extra charges. The course lacked needed subjects for nursing exams, so the Department of Education would not accept it, delaying her training. The family will pursue studies in Steinbach.
The piece argues that pre universal education limited classical learning to elites and that modern Canadians risk politicized culture if pursuing strict classical education. It warns against dangers of widespread culture while endorsing a distinctly Canadian culture guided by Canada Council aims, noting job creation and taxpayer costs.
Winners announced for the annual school poster contest sponsored by the Saskatchewan Fire Commissioner. 258 entries, 20 in high school. prizes awarded in public school class. First to Constance Weber and Harry Geddes. second to Mary Harder and Ann Louise Burton. third to Lois Eleanor Dodds and Jack Heartwell. Honorable mentions to Jack Wong, Lenard Trach, and Bob Goodyer. Judges noted strong fire safety awareness and plan next year to split sections after grade six.
Mrs. John McPhee and her twin sister Miss Martha McIlwain marked their 90th birthday at the McPhee home in West Wawanosh last Friday. The sisters, lifelong Auburn area residents and daughters of late David and Rebecca McIlwain, have always shared their annual celebration. Also present was sister Mrs. John Tiffin of Goderich, one of 12 siblings with another set of twins among them.
A three day conference of 65 forestry and game officers heard that out of season and indiscriminate hunting is rising across the north. Ranges report moose deer and caribou killed by trigger happy trespassers with no licence on bush roads opened by oil and lumber firms. The group debated preventing waste and catching violators.
A speck in the eye is painful and March winds bring such accidents. Flushing with water from an eye dropper usually helps. If not, retract the upper lid and gently remove with a clean cloth if visible. If these fail, seek a doctor promptly.
Mayor R R Millar urged residents to vote yes on the proposal to appoint a town manager in Grande Prairie saying it is the best solution to immediate and long term problems. He called for a fair trial of the plan.
Blocked roads in winter disrupt rural life and push farmers from farms toward urban centres, shrinking the farming population and altering the community dynamics in Melfort Saskatchewan.
The Canadian Red Cross urges warning to children about rotting ice as mild March weather weakens ice on lakes streams and ponds. Adventurers and winter ice skaters are advised to be cautious and talk to children about dangers as runoff areas and lack of snow accelerate decay.
CKBI Prince Albert boosts power from 5000 to 10000 watts enhancing reach to thousands of Western Canadian listeners. The change marks the station as the first and highest powered private outlet in Saskatchewan after over 30 years of development, per a 1957 Star & Times report.
A note in historical music history traces the clarinet's development to Nuremberg around 1690 highlighting its early craftsmanship and subsequent influence on woodwind design.
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