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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
3
A reader friendly directory snapshot lists contacts for Lac du Bonnet Pine Falls Pointe du Bois River Hills St George Stead Seven Sisters Falls Thalberg Tyndall Victoria Beach and Whitemouth with names and associated households or offices including Stella Roscoe J F Turcotte Olive Iwanick L Rempel E J Bouvier W Wittmeier Audrey Gunning L A Wawryshyn M M Smith and T G Erskine along with phone references 342.
Farm notes from Saskatoon discuss alfalfa harvesting timing with late September or October cuts offering safe recovery and high protein in date cut hay. Silage use suggested with barley or oats mixed in to balance moisture and preserve quality. Barley Institute reports 1956 National Parley Contest entries: 534 total by end of July, Manitoba 375 and Alberta 159. Manitoba entries down 20 percent from last year due to earlier shipment issues and disease concerns. Alberta entries expected to grow as final judging progresses.
The article discusses evacuation as the only sure way to save city residents from a hydrogen bomb strike but notes major challenges. Civil defence planners propose dividing cities into sections with separate exit routes, yet traffic and timely movement remain critical obstacles. If an attack warning arrives, individuals must flee from their current locations, often without time to return home.
Ottawa commentary notes the House of Commons sitting 148 days, the second-longest in Canadian history, with a potential end this week. It cites rising tempers, growth of national power through commissions, and the Trans-Canada Pipeline. Export grain trade improves, Manitoba slated for about 5 million in renewed Dominion Provincial Agreements. Civil defense plans stress family separation issues, requisitioned housing, and a nationwide volunteer network. Nuclear threat prompts evacuation and urban relocation discussions, with F. F. Worthington warning city populations may be ended by thermonuclear war.
Harold Webber reports on the Chillingham wild cattle of Northumberland, descendants of ancient aurochs. The herd, isolated for 700 years, nearly faced extinction after 1947 but now numbers have rebounded, with three female calves born this year. Inbreeding’s effects noted by scientists, as the herd remains disease resistant and true to type, though smaller. The Chillingham Wild Cattle Association oversees the herd’s preservation for continued unique wildlife. A radioactive tracer study in Ontario relates to forestry research.
The passage argues that areas will be rendered uninhabitable for a long period and survivors must be spread into small communities. It notes new towns will be planned to prevent past hazards, and that large cities are unlikely to be rebuilt in the old reckless manner.
Elsie Boiteau and Roger Vincent wed at Notre Dame du Laus Church in a quiet double ring ceremony on July 21. Dolores Solomon and Paul Hlady tied the knot at St. Patrick's Church in Niagara Falls in another double ring rite with music from Paul Morey and James Bedard.
Age education or past experience not important as full training provided. Work 3 to 5 hours weekly, not interfering with current job, with up to $100 weekly starting. Enquiries from those able to post $1098 cash for products under repurchase agreement backed by a multi million dollar advertising program. Send name address and telephone number for details.
The bride wore a calla lily bouquet with bridesmaids in pink and coral gowns, and pale blue and white carnations. Attendants included Miss Doro thy Masur, Miss Ned Gallina, and Miss Eileen Letwin. the groom’s brother Bennie Hindy and ushers Joseph Faddouk and Wil fred Helmin. Both mothers wore pastel gowns with corsages. They traveled to Quebec and New England States, with a reception and dance at Rapids Hotel and plan to live in Niagara Falls New York.
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