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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
5
The notice lists weekend guests including Kennard Lac du Bonnet and Glenmore couples visiting J. Hammerstedt and M. Kirby households. It also mentions Dr. and Mrs. C. Corrigan of Sioux Lookout visiting M. Kirby, and Birthday congratulations to Mrs. Fred Simmons on December 10 and Hans Erickson on December 17. Walter Monkman visited on Monday.
A brief note expresses optimism for the return of a plea sure event before Christmas, signaling community anticipation and plans to celebrate. The message hints at a festive mood and desire for timely arrangements.
The amateur night on November 30 was a hit with Rose Morski and Alice Kaha luk earning praise for the Highland fling costumes. Grade IX and X square dancing impressed though no prize, skating opened but curling awaits cold weather. Joyce Park turned sixteen on December 2, Christmas mood grows as exams loom for Grades IX to XII. Clara Balad visited relatives in Pinawa over the weekend.
Jerry Martin won first and talent prizes in the November 30 Amateur Night at Lac du Bonnet. Colleen Preston took the raffle prize as proceeds totaled 17.55 dollars. Tom Atkins of the 1st Pointe du Bois troop is named as a King Scout representative for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario at the Caribbean Scout Jamboree in Jamaica from March 5 to 17.
Canada’s domestic exports in July 1951 reached an all time monthly high valued at 374.5 million dollars, signaling strong trade activity. The record highlights robust performance across sectors and suggests sustained momentum into the summer period.
Ford of Canada unveiled a $2,000,000 six acre St James depot facing Ellice Avenue with 75,300 square feet of space. Hon J S McDiarmid opened it at 3 pm on Friday December 7. George H Jackson noted inventories exceeding 20,000 parts and full lines of accessories for 600 west dealerships.
Lillian Rattai and Anton Schreyer wed at St Marys Beausejour on December 1 officiated by Father Jaworski. The bride wore nylon tulle with lace and a heart crown veil. attendants included Mrs Ed Rattai, Lorraine Schrader, and Alice Rattai. Reception at Ukrainian parish hall followed. couple to reside in Cromwell with several out of town guests listed.
Terry Horvath daughter of Mr and Mrs T Horvath Pine Falls wed Fred Kemball son of Mr and Mrs Kemball Powerview in a ceremony in St Therese Roman Catholic church on Saturday November 24 Rev Father Jolicoeur officiated Bridesmaid Anita Horvath sister of the bride Matron of honor Mrs Victor Bremner attended the groom Ushers L Hamelin and E Kemball Ave Maria was played on church chimes and a buffet dinner followed at the bride’s parents home
Manitoba delegates from 44 chambers gathered in Winnipeg for the 21st annual Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce convention. The event stressed broad civic membership, cooperative problem solving across urban and rural communities, and strong rural turnout. Lectures and the panel clinic featured leaders like Hon. C Rhodes Smith and A W Hanks, with retiring president E C Gilliat praised for steady leadership.
A cable from Save the Children Fund in Italy reports the entire region under water with eighty thousand homeless, urging urgent aid. The Canadian executive secretary calls it one of the worst disasters in modern times, noting severe hardship for poor children. A British field worker in Calabria recalls many hungry-looking children and widespread need.
The Canadian Save the Children Fund Manitoba Committee in Winnipeg appeals to Canadians to remember Manitoba’s flood disaster and help child flood victims in Italy. Any donation, large or small, will be welcomed by the Civic Auditorium.
The Cost-of-Living Index’s surge largely stems from higher food prices since the 1935 to 1939 base period when farm produce prices were unusually low, highlighting the long-term impact of agricultural price swings on the index.
The phrase mush derives from the French marchons meaning to go on in Alaska usage. It reflects a command often heard in dog sled contexts and has become a general imperative to proceed.
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