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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

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Hospital Guild Raises 177.41 at Whitemouth Drive

The Whitemouth Hospital Guild reports net proceeds of 177.41 from a August 12 event a cold plate supper and a home cooking sale. Door receipts totaled 127.48 canvassing added 13.45 home sale 24.88 and a 11.60 raffle cushion cover. A post event food box was sent to the hospital with 31 pounds sugar eight pounds butter two jars salad dressing six jars pickles one quart canned peas and five tins crushed pineapple.

Whitemouth Hospital

Ancient Jewish betrothal as binding as marriage

The article notes that among ancient Jews betrothal was formal and binding, equating it in effect to marriage, with repercussions for engagement and family duty. It underscores the seriousness assigned to betrothal in historical Jewish culture and law.

Trapp Wins Liberals Nomination In Brokenhead Riding

Albert F. Trapp of Brokenhead secured the Liberal nomination to contest the by election after N. J. Stryk’s death in Ladywood. Four nominees started the race with W Chryplywy eliminated first, Reeve Wojciechowski dropped second, leaving Trapp to win on the third ballot by a solid margin. Premier Campbell Hon W Morton J R Solomon and others addressed delegates as 96 of 107 delegates from 35 polls voted in one of the riding’s largest conventions.

St. Clements Albert F. Trapp Brokenhead N. J. Stryk Ladywood W Chryplywy Wojciechowski A. F. Trapp Campbell

Hospital Coffers Enriched by 42 Dollars

The women of Allegra and Glenfields organized a charity picnic at Duma's farm to benefit Beausejour hospital. Despite rain they raised 41.75 dollars and plan to form local Guilds to support the hospital, thanking Mr Duma and district supporters.

Allegra and Glenfields Duma Beausejour Hospital Allegra

Beausejour tournament heat as fans endure cold weather

Over one thousand fans braved wind and intermittent showers to watch the Beausejour Baseball tournament. Portage la Prairie and Oakville’s final was halted by darkness after rain delayed games. Norman edged Beausejour in a marathon, with Fisher Branch, Oakville, Portage la Prairie advancing to the money rounds.

Portage la Prairie Oakville Stonewall Pirates Winnipeg Keewatin Northern All Stars Hydro Pine Falls Fisher Branch Selkirk Beausejour Arborg Erie Starbuck Dryden Norman Toulon

Free Blood Transfusions Benefit Manitobans

Red Cross blood transfusion service reports 6826 people received free transfusions in six months, saving an estimated $170000. Agreements with Winnipeg hospitals and other centers cover free blood and service. Mobile clinics have toured several towns and need 150 to 200 volunteer donors per clinic to sustain the program.

Red Cross Cecil Harris

Tubercular Survey Sets Dates in Four Springfield Districts

The Rural Municipality of Whitemouth council in August agreed to conduct a tuberculosis survey across four districts with the Manitoba Tuberculosis Sanatorium board. Sessions are planned at Whitemouth hall, Whitemouth school, Elma Provista hall, River Hills and Oldenburg schools, Seven Sisters venues from Sept 19 to Sept 23, inviting all residents to participate.

Springfield Whitemouth Manitoba Telephone System E. A. McCullough Chartered Accountants Province of Manitoba Manitoba Tuberculosis Sanitorium Board Whitemouth School Whitemouth ‘Municipal Hall Ma Provista Hall River Hills Oldenburg School Seven Sisters Community Hall Seven Sisters School Rutledge

Rural Electrification Gains Across Manitoba Towns

The Manitoba Power Commission reports July progress in rural electrification led by W D Fallis. Six hundred forty eight farms across Pipestone Birtle Russell Ellice North Norfolk North Cypress Edward and Arthur plus Deerhorn Woodworth Scarth Cromer Alonso gained hydro service. Lac du Bonnet will also receive power, expanding to 355 communities served.

Manitoba Power Commission W. D. Fallis Pipestone Birtle Russell Ellice North Norfolk North Cypress Edward Arthur Deerhorn Woodworth Scarth Cromer Alonso Lac du Bonnet Commission

Australia forecasts wheat acreage at 12 to 12.3 million

Australia’s wheat plantings are seen at 12 to 12.3 million acres, slightly below the 12.5 million last two years and under the 1935 39 average of 13.1 million. Floods in New South Wales cut sowings by about ten percent, while U S wheat carryover on July 1 stands at 417 million bushels, larger than last year but well below 1942 record.

Australia New South Wales United States

Greece Aid and Rebel Forces Size Revealed

The Greek rebels, backed by the United States with nearly 170 million dollars in aid, field about 25,000 soldiers in the conflict.

United States

Moderation in Exercise for City Dwellers

The article argues for regular moderate activity rather than strenuous bouts. It highlights walking as the best convenient form of exercise for urban residents, noting it costs nothing and supports overall health.

Renewal notice from Springfield Leader Society

A reader requests renewal of a one year subscription for two dollars and encloses payment. The message specifies the Springfield Leader's address at Leader Building St James Manitoba and asks for continued service.

Springfield St. James, Man

Laying of Water Pipe Lines To Commence at Month End

Lac du Bonnet Water Co operative reports that pipe laying will start by month end and aim to finish by November 1 subject to Utilities Board bylaw approval. Voting qualifications require freehold land valued at least $400 with residency in village. joint owners may vote if each qualifies.

Lac du Bonnet Utilities Board

Sleep and Health: The Need for Adequate Rest

Nearly everyone needs on average eight hours of sleep daily to stay fit and healthy. Many people function with less, but irritability weight loss and fatigue may appear. Adequate regular sleep is essential for proper work and daily activities.

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Aindall Ladywood Elma Ay Seven Sisters Falls Pointe DU Bois Pinawa Las DU Bonnet Hospital Guild W. Chryplywy F. Klym Libau Reeve E. Wojciechowski J. Apritchard W. L. Rutledge Pulp and Paper Ronald Baker H. Baker Jack Grant Vancouver H.M.C.S. Cayuga U.S. Naval Provincial Library Legislative Han Audit Bureau of Circulations Fiper Bill McLeod Assiniboine Park Sandy Khown
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