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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1960
Page
7
The piece debates the commercial side of Christmas and the half billion saved by avoiding luxuries, arguing much would fund taxes and welfare otherwise. It presents a middle path between consumer excess and puritanical extremes, calling for a balanced observance.
The Manning canal passes through Tache and Han municipalities and drains into the Seine River diversion channel. Three miles of the drain were reconstructed this summer. Parks Creek channel reconstruction northwest of Winnipeg progressed, begun in November. Engineers say temporary use of completed Seine River works may occur next spring during floods. The control structure remains incomplete. sixteen miles of channel were excavated this summer.
Mrs Mary Smerechynski notes heavy snowfall and drifts as winter grips the area. Families like A B Iwanoczka of Minaki visit Elma while Jacyk returns to Winnipeg for the weekend. St Anthony Church bazaar at Elma hall on Dec 3 raises prizes for church proceeds. Sympathy extended to Mrs W Milbrandt on husband Walter Milbrandt’s death.
Great Falls operators Axel Erickson and George Sinnock return from the Kelsey plant to post northern work with Allan Dales, just in time for curling. The Recreation Club held a banquet and dance to aid a neighbor, while the School Christmas concert plans for December 22 at Anderson Hall promise a larger show. Mrs Bert Bartley of Seven Sisters and Preston passes, remembered for curling club work and flowers. The Great Falls Women’s Institute installed new officers for 1981, with a Christmas party and Santa gift handout ending the evening.
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