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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
4
Editorial argues that many efficient small mills in Canada offer lower costs and prices than large mills and produce quality flour. It urges legislators to preserve independent mills, whose numbers have fallen from 412 in 1934 to 155 in 1947, and to shield them from price pressure by larger mills.
A call to voters to stay engaged with their member of parliament after casting ballots. Citizens are urged to write or speak to MPs to express views on ongoing government policies and decisions, stressing that representation is a two way duty.
The Seven Sisters Falls column extends sympathy to the families of A. H. Cousins who died November 22 and Jacob Rerick who died November 29. Also noted is the drowning death of Roger Bernard of Pinawa, son of Omer and Thelma Bernard, after going through ice on the fore bay. Local visitors to Winnipeg and a December 1 hockey game at the enclosed rink are mentioned, with Beausejour team roster and officials listed.
The season opener on December 11 at the Beausejour Brokenhead War Memorial rink saw Beausejour fall to a Winnipeg squad in a hard fought hockey matchup. The contest opened the season for both teams with Beausejour adjusting after the opening period as the visitors pulled ahead.
A home beauty column offers quick tips. One exercise strengthens arms by tracing a figure eight with the extended arm. For small eyes, apply mascara to both upper and lower lashes. To fragrance hair, add a few drops of perfume to the final rinse or use herbal rinses from an herb garden.
A daily vocabulary note introduces six words with definitions and example sentences. Finite, corporeal, exorbitant, surfeit, ostracism, and momentary are explained with pronunciations and usage by Johnson Hare and Horace.
A quoted line from T. T. Munger exalts faith at the forefront of civilization. It places faith beside refined life, free government, deep philosophy, noble poetry, and pure humanity as guiding forces.
The text argues against federal cultural funding noting art’s value is unclear in schools and warns against expanding government support to other groups. It endorses federal aid and control to standardize education across provinces, improve text books, funding, and teacher training, and to address inequalities. cites need for higher salaries and better facilities. It cites Dr. La Zerte and pressures from teachers’ groups. It also cites a major problem: lack of cooperation between parents and teachers.
T T Kaginsyn kowski 85 longtime Beausejour resident dies Saturday in St Boniface hospital Born in Parisville Michigan he married in Minneapolis August 18 1892 They lived in Beausejour over 50 years He ran a general store for more than 40 years was counsellor banker and adviser to settlers Also a grain buyer fur trader alderman school trustee justice of the peace and police magistrate Survived by widow seven children and 25 grandchildren Funeral at St Marys Beausejour with Renshaws directing pallbearers named.
Roger Omer Bernard four years old of Pinawa Manitoba died in a December 1 accidental drowning. His funeral was held at Notre Dame church on Monday December 5 with Rev Father Frechette officiating. Attendees included friends from local power plants. Pallbearers were Dale Loveridge Glen Loveridge James Gibbons and Nelson Erickson. Russell's Funeral Home Beausejour handled arrangements.
Miss Dolores Groves filled a mill stores vacancy after a partner left. Eric Johnson who has been at Manitou lodge two years departed last week. A going away party for Mr Johnson and Miss Frances Garlinski was held December 4 at Manitou lodge. Frances plans nursing training at St Rose, Man. Stan Stewart also left recently as staff. A new basketball club is planned to form with various members joining.
The bonspiel opened December 8 with 36 rinks entered signaling a successful curling season. The Beaver club of Hud sons Bay Co hosted a Christmas party on December 10 at the Legion hall with Santa presenting gifts and a long evening ending with lunch. Visitors include Sheila McKay staying with Mr and Mrs M MacLaggan, Lorraine Johanneson visiting family, Bill and Joyce Martin from Winnipeg at M Sharpe’s home, Allan Rocie visiting G Rocie while at Manitoba University, and Adelaide Jackson leaving for a Winnipeg position.
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