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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
3
The snippet lists rate details and distribution notes for the Springfield Leader, including a 95.00 two-year price, 400 per year outside Canada, 46.00 for two years, plus agate line rates and 14 lines per inch. It also names offices, local representatives, and Manitoba distribution points with dates and organizational affiliations.
The Wheat Board in Winnipeg cannot meet a Chinese demand for 1.5 million tons after Feb 1, as Canada shifts to a seller’s market. Major sales to USSR and Bulgaria raise Canada’s export profile, with trade minister Mitchell Sharp backing policies to protect regular customers. Exports to Sino-Soviet bloc rise toward 10 percent of total in 1964, reshaping Canada’s foreign markets and boosting Prairie farmers.
A year in review highlights global tension easing after the Cuban crisis, Kennedy and Khrushchev, the Nuclear Pact, and a space milestone with a Soviet woman astronaut. Britain sees MacMillan resign amid scandal and illness, Canada shifts leadership with Diefenbaker leaving and Pearson taking the helm, Thelma Forbes chairs Manitoba, Kennedy is assassinated, Canada’s hockey team falters as Russia takes the world title, and Winnipeg’s Blue Bombers face a slow returning season.
A Manitoba New Year toast outlines political views from Duff Roblin Gil Molgat Russ Paulley Jake Froese and others praising good government while urging unity and prosperity for Manitobans as the year ends. The piece mixes sports notes of Lions and Tiger Cats with provincial pride and forward look.
Residents share well wishes for Mrs Kidd of Winnipeg who recovered from surgery at Grace Hospital on December 9 while Milton Kroker marked a birthday. A quilting bee at Mrs A Merke’s home drew neighbors including Mrs Ernest Klepatz as birthday lists and hunting notes feature Alex Klepatz and the Rohrig twins Judy and Joanie. Baptism at St Paul Lutheran Church River Hills is noted.
List of services and activities includes Wed 7:30 Luther League at Parsonage Wed 8:00 Choir Practice Fri 3:40 Confirmation Instruction Fri 7:00 Christmas concert rehearsal at the hall Sun 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 Worship 7:30 Christmas Concert at Community Hall Tue 11:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight service.
On Sunday December 22 1963 St Marys Church Pointe du Bois schedules a 10:00 Bible class canceled and 11:00 Sunday School and Carol Service with Les sons. Christmas Eve shows 11:30 p.m. Midnight Service and Holy Communion. Christmas Day 11:00 a.m. Family Service while no service at St Marys Church.
Pastor Rev B Voss lists service times including Sunday worship at 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship 7 30 p m Gospel Service Wednesday 7 30 p m Mid week prayer Friday 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal contact 348 2663 for details
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a December program starting Friday at 7 30 p m with a service meeting themed Exercising Faith in Him and Rejoice in five parts followed by Ministry School reviewed by Rog er Beasse instruction by O Kompelien with four student talks and counsel by Karl Seale Sunday December 22 at 3 p m features a Bible sermon What hope for Lasting Peace All are welcome Tuesday December 24 at 7 30 p m Bible study using the Text Book Let your name be sanctified
Deborah Irene, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clif ford Rerick, was blessed with Rev A Eppler officiating. Godparents were Mr and Mrs George Rerick. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Leonard Lipps on their 21st wedding anniversary celebrated December 12. Birthday greetings for Mr Eddie Kretchmer on December 13.
H C Davidow and Co located at 103 Christie Building Winnipeg offers bookkeeping income tax statements and visiting Lac du Bonnet every Thursday. In office with Dori Holm phone 2568 available for writing up books and tax work.
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