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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
3
A large gathering celebrated Mrs. J. Ongman’s 70th birthday at Riverland hall with many gifts. Mary McIntosh came home for the weekend and enjoyed the annual R.C.M.L.P. ball. A power plant upheaval drew locals to Seven Sisters Falls on Sunday.
The article surveys town happenings from the Pine Falls area, noting dues reminders for 164 branch, a crowded card party with 26 tables, and birthday wishes for Mrs. Simmons. It mentions hospitalizations for Mrs. Russell, staff indispositions, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Amos, and local travel news including Jim Russell in Winnipeg. A Crescent Bay fundraiser raised 104.55 for the Christmas Fund, and a new neon sign appears in town. New residents and visitors are listed, with acknowledgments for local generosity and the arrival of night officer A. Crocker.
W Bird of Winnipeg visited his parents here last week. Miss Mary Arnott was honored at a shower December 7 at Manitou Lodge with petit point china and silverware. Manitoba Paper Co sewing class held its concluding meeting there December 7 chaired by Mrs. E R Sterling. Miss Sanderson taught patterns and materials and dresses were modeled. Mrs Sterling presented Miss Sanderson a gift on behalf of the class. We look forward to Miss Sanderson returning to Pine Falls.
A hard time dance was held in the Community hall on Friday December 3 with a good time reported. A ladies shower for Joy Craig occurred December 6 and she received many gifts. Bent Oxhglm started a new job at Pinawa power house. A large crowd gathered in Seven Sisters on Sunday December 6 as Rayner Construction blew up two coffer dams. Visitors from Winnipeg Lorraine and Jerry Rougeau and their school chums were in town this weekend.
Nor Ellis, Lee and Dorothy Noel and Anna Peterson are listed among visitors. Mr and Mrs H Campbell spent a few days in Kenora last week and Mrs Ellis was a guest in Winnipeg last week.
A Birmingham firm has developed a shield for aircraft windshields to prevent damage from bullets and bird strikes. Tests show the shield withstands a 14 lb bird at 200 mph and endures drastic temperature changes.
Hardened gunners of the 31st Field Regiment RC A at Ipperwash Camp Ontario faced an odd confrontation with a skunk in a gateway. The animal stood its ground as the gun convoy approached, causing momentary disorganization before the skunk demonstrated clever restraint.
Verification of entitlement has been completed for over half a million Army veterans. Navy and Air Force veterans with awards will push totals toward a million Canadians receiving campaign stars and medals after minting. Royal Canadian Mint aims to produce at least 75 percent of medals by Sept 30, 1949. A Caronia hull insured for 16,056,000 dollars marks a new open market record.
R H Powers vice chairman of the Canadian Passenger association in Winnipeg says Christmas and New Year rail fares apply from December 21 to January 1 with return allowed until January 3. The single fare plus half for the round trip covers all stations in Canada and all classes of accommodation.
Canadian farms grow enough wheat in a year to meet the normal bread requirements of ninety-two million people, highlighting the country’s substantial grain production and supply capacity.
Canada leads as the first nation globally in the production of newsprint using nickel, radium, platinum and asbestos. The report highlights top rank in raw material output and industrial capacity.
The Detroit river carries more vessels and freight than any other waterway globally, reflecting its critical role in international shipping and regional commerce.
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