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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1951
Page
6
Noted quotation on gratitude reflecting that true appreciation is born within a person and cannot be purchased through obligations or wealth. The saying emphasizes intrinsic virtue over material means. Lord Halifax is cited as the source of the remark.
The writer recalls a Friday stay in Lac du Bonnet during 1951 visiting the town via Alf Gret singer. He meets Mayor Sparman, banker Fletcher Shewfelt, and press rep W S Kennard, plus local figures like Arthur Trapp and Bill Creaney. A Red Cross drive nets modest donor turnout while fundraising proceeds reach across Beausejour and Molson communities. Banding with local clubs, youngsters raise funds, and the piece ends with a call to renew Leader subscriptions to support district-wide development.
Practical advice on keeping work areas clean with a paper bag for scraps and a hot paraffin wax method to clean irons. It discusses French seams for fray‑prone sheets, recommends double stitching for medium weight fabrics, and suggests using a bath towel in the tub to prevent a baby’s slips during bath time.
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