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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1960
Page
5
The piece argues population growth and rising vehicle numbers will strain resources by 1970. It warns of unemployment, potential strikes, and the impact on public services, noting governments must balance worker demands with public needs amid a widening crisis.
Rice Lake Masonic Lodge hosted its annual Ladies Night at the Community Hall with about sixty attendees. Eight teams played games, a ballet company entertained, and prizes were presented after a supper by Bissett United Church W.A. plus an impromptu sing-song. Community updates include health news, visitors from Winnipeg, a hospital trip, furs arriving from Athens Lake, a surprise birthday party, Roy Brown’s death, and a successful C.G.L.T. bake sale and craft displays.
The text notes a Christmas tea event at the hall with mothers enjoying tea while nursery attendees played. C.G.L.T. leaders were Mrs Calverly and Gilliland with Mrs Wray. Explorers leaders were Mrs Lucas and Mrs Reid. Community extends sympathy to the Newsham family of Birtle Manitoba for father E Newsham, long resident and hall caretaker.
Pine Falls notes showcase new Manitoba Home for Girls in North Kildonan with 34 residents aged 12 to 16. Local clubs plan winter curling, gym classes, senior hockey, ballet, and peewee skating. Badminton thrives with 70 members. December 5 curling starts. Obituary for Mr Jim Cyr. Community events include Game and Fish dinner, church catering, and an Eastern Star bake sale with cake raffled to Mrs A Albertson.
Dr Joe Slogan M P for Springfield told YMCA secretaries from Canada and the United States visiting the United Nations that the greatest attainments of the UN are those the world is least aware of. He noted growth from 51 to 99 nations since 1945 and praised UN efforts in Korea Suez Laos Gaza disarmament and poverty relief. He answered questions after his talk.
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