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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1946

Page

2

Variety Show Proves Popular in Whitemouth

Miss Mildred Bell touring Canada brought a lively program to Municipal Hall with local talent including Shirley Carlson Irene Ferguson and Judy Malkoski. A community club event sponsored the show and plans to establish a Y camp in Whiteshell Forest Reserve were discussed by visiting dignitaries from Milwaukee Two Rivers Manitowoc and Winnipeg aimed at boosting regional tourism and future summers for campers and their families.

Whitemouth Mildred Bell Canada A. L. Ashworth Winnipeg Miss Bell Gal Shirley Carlson Irene Ferguson Jennie Boyle Deanna Kotchirek Mary Mildred Benscharski Judy Malkoski Gerald Ferguson Barry Paulson Esther Dubnicoff Deanna Kotch Elmer F. Ott Milwaukee G. M. Dickson Kansas City R. E. Martin Two Rivers Wisconsin E. E Merritt Manitowoc Ott North Central Area Council Y.M. C.A Whiteshell J. C. Uhlman Krishannson J. Sparman JI. W. W

Tourist Talk: Visitors Heighten Lac du Bonnet Hopes

A Swedish feature writer Gunner Krishansson of FLYG Magazine traveled from Edmonton to Lac du Bonnet to study local bush flying. His material will be broadcast from Montreal and published later, boosting publicity for the community. A second group of four dignitaries also toured the area.

Lac du Bonnet Gunner Krishansson Flyg Magazine Stockholm Sweden Krishansson Edmonton Montreal FLYG

Legion Ladies Stage First Entertainment in Lac du Bonnet

The Women's Auxiliary of Lac du Bonnet Branch 164 announces its first project a concert and fun contest at the Community Hall on Tuesday August 27 at 8 p.m. Miss Bell of Winnipeg trains the performers and proceeds aid the Legion Building Fund inviting attendees from surrounding districts for an evening of worthwhile entertainment.

Lac DU Bonnet Canadian Legion Miss Bell Winnipeg Legion Building Fund Lac du Bonnet Community Hall

Lac du Bonnet Farm News and Community Notes

Lac du Bonnet residents share a busy season of reunions and visits as Jim Parkes returns from overseas and a large family gathering follows. Many out of town guests attend, while local moves include Fred Bleakney taking over Hans Johnson Garage and Mrs. Jeffrey relocating to Dauphin. The column notes shortages, wage questions, and local projects such as school roof work, cement runs from Minnesota, and a Ford Fergusson tractor delivery for the Lee River area.

James MacDonald Kenora Lac du Bonnet Clarence Parkes Jim Parkes Birmingham England Jim Pop Jack Walsh Keewatin Paul Elliot Favorable Lake Clifford Parkes Winnipeg Roberta Terry MacDonald George Jackson Great Falls Lake of the Woods MacDonald Mr. Walsh Ronald Moser Ronald Tom Sarapa Ford Fergusson Tom Ford-Fergusson Lee River

Winter wood orders urged for heat season

The Nova Scotia Regional Conference of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce urged government legislation to empower the highways department to remove dilapidated and unsightly structures along main provincial highways. An Eyesore on a public highway leaves a lasting memory on visitors.

Nova Scotia Regional Conference of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce Department of Highways

Market cattle and dairy estimates from Agriculture Dept

Markets dotations are supplied by the Department of Agriculture's Market News Service and are effective Monday noon. Cows good on 850-9.25, Medium 9.00-8.25. Bulls good 2 et-10.00, Common 9.00. Stocker and feeder steers good 9.0-10.5, Medium 9.00. Stock heifers common 7.0-7.5. Stock cows good 7.5, common 6.5. Milkers and springers 4.5-11.5. Veal calves good and choice 13.0-14.5, Grade A 19.5. Lambs good 13.5-14.0. Sheep good heavies 5.0.

T Department of Agriculture

Painting Boom In Pictou Sparks Town Improvement

The Kentville Advertiser notes heavy painting work in Pictou this season, claiming more is needed to counter years of neglect. The Pictou Advocate echoes the sentiment, saying districts are seeing grand improvements but far more effort is required to make a real impact.

Dave Olsen Dave Pictou N.S

Tax cut urged by Lachute Watchman readers

Canadians seek immediate tax reductions to boost the economy and government efficiency. The Lachute Quebec newspaper argues that full scale production and national prosperity cannot occur without prompt tax policy action. Entities: Lachute Watchman, Lachute, Quebec.

Rural progress contrasts farmers life in Lindsay Ontario

The excerpt notes a farmer with a motor car electric lighting milking machines washing machine and an electric refrigerator. He has a church and school nearby with shopping and cash payments a few miles away. It highlights intriguing changes in rural life.

Lindsay

Profitable Holiday Food Producers Seek Harvest Help

Canadian food producers face labor shortages as harvest approaches. Farmers urge workers who enjoy outdoor labor to apply for seasonal farming jobs, offering an opportunity to earn during the busy period.

Canada

Making full use of today and honest work

A brief editorial urges embracing current opportunities and shorter work days with efficient labor and meaningful leisure. It contrasts future-day productivity with nostalgia for the past, urging citizens to adapt and value present facilities and time. The piece cites Canadian small-town papers urging personal effort and balanced living.

Chilliwack B.C

Valuable Cor respondents Shape Weekly Newspaper Value

The Prince George Citizen argues a weekly paper gains value from balanced personalized items from correspondents and broader news stories. It highlights correspondents as essential contributors to shaping local coverage and page content.

Prince George B.C

Health officials urge ongoing exercise at all ages

An official from the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa says middle age should not end exercise. He argues there is evidence in favor of recreation for all ages and advises consulting the family physician to stay fit without strain during this life stage.

Department of Natonal Health and Welfare Ottawa

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T. G. Erskine Charlie Peterson Red Lake States Peterson Mike Melnick Freddie Cousins Mrs. Cousins I. Zikman Legion Ladies First Entertainment Tracy Sheet Metal Cederland By Jack Wade Hans Johnson West Coast Frank Jeffrey Dauphin Daddy Jeffrey Mrs. A. Currie Jeffrey House Mike Malyk Springwell Winnipeg General Hospital Larry Martin Wynne Jimmy Larry Laverne Cherrey Souris W. D. Halliday Fred Bleakney Bill Cederland Fred Bill Dan Kabaluk Walter Hallock Minnesota Bill Hammerstedt F. Franklin Ted Rosenholm Misericordia Hospital Ted Grandpa Brown Tyndall Mrs Cliff Brown Doug Ingram Mrs. LeVasseur Mrs. Frayne Pine Falls Sophie Marie R. J. Malloy Sophie St. Mary’s Academy Theodore Mary Elsie Kelly Frank Brown Elsie Eddie Markusson North West Territries Yellowknife Eddie Robert Service Wilma Osis Lee River Falls Whitehead Macolm Matheson Murdo Smith McDonald Mr. Tucker Falls Clear Lake Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba Manitoba Government Travel and Publicity Bureau THE Woodstock N-B Sentinel Press Kentville Carleton Place Ont Springman Springman’s
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