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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1948
Page
2
Circulation advertisers and district representative items list counts for files office and distribution totals. A brief notice records 53 files 125 distribution and 115 entries with unspecified details.
The Brokenhead Society held its annual meeting in Beausejour’s Municipal hall. G. V. Towle was re elected president and H. McDiarmid was elected secretary by acclamation. Mrs H Drysdale became lady vice president and J S Sinnott M P men's vice president. Weather cut attendance but a full quorum ensured business proceeded. Sinnott urged action on farm electrification and criticized Beausejour Town Council for resisting transfer of town power to the Manitoba Power Commission. He noted the MPC offers equal rates and plans to take over Winnipeg River power assets.
The Madson's Bay store staff gathered in the skating rink club rooms on Saturday night for a dancing evening. Contestants included Ross Halpin Connie Romano David Sharpe Joan Frederick Leonard Romano Eileen Sharpe with judges not yet decided. Beverages and refreshments were served by Beaver club committee. The Lab staff also held its Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Sellers with piano music by Mrs P Lalor and Mrs Jessie Anderson and refreshments served.
Pine Falls mourns the death of T. E. Silver former mill manager who resided in Timmins Ontario since leaving Pine Falls in October 1948 A memorial service was held at St Theresa church on December 12.
The Abitibi Power and Paper Co. Ltd. inaugural Quarter Century Club banquet took place December 5 at Manitou Lodge in Pine Falls. Charter members are employees with 25 years or more service, honored with gold pocket watches. Attendees included R. E. Hayes mill manager chair, M. MacLaggan woods manager, E. H. Lougheed assistant manager, and J. T. Carey general superintendent.
The club currently counts 700 members including Wasy Bachynski Bert Clements Bob Huebber Ed Kahle Felix Kolesnick Frank Lidstone Jack Nixon Don Reid Don Robertson Joe Tremblay and Myron Turner. Future meetings are set for December 5 each year with membership expected to increase automatically.
December 15 drew over 1200 sports fans to the Beausejour arena for the winter season opener. The Winnipeg Monarchs faced the Black Hawks in a marquee matchup attracting many visitors from nearby districts.
A full house witnessed a clean hockey game as the Monarchs edged the locals 7-6. Winnipeg visitors arrived by Red River Motor Coach streamliners and were later treated to a luncheon at the Beausejour hotel hosted by Mrs. F. Hayes. Mayors and committee members praised the event and speakers included Mayor L. J. Pulfer, A. Larson, J. Sinnott, and J. C. Johnson of the Monarchs.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass in St Marys R C Beausejour with Polish and English carols. High Mass on Christmas Day in Beausejour at 11, Cloverleaf Holy Trinity at 9 30, Molson at 9 30, Brightstone at 11. Christmas Mass on Sunday Dec 26 at 10 30. Pastors extend season’s greetings to parishioners friends and benefactors.
In Whitehorse Yukon a Dakota aircraft landed with Santa Claus and over 200 toys and 200 candy parcels for children of servicemen on the Northwest Highway system. Gifts will be distributed the Thursday before Christmas at the annual party. Edmonton supplied the toys and candy and comic movies will be shown during the holiday entertainment.
Revered P Jaworski and Joseph Gurka preside as sponsors in a blessing for a newborn, extending choicest blessings upon the family and household.
Canadian Army personnel will enjoy an extended break over Christmas or New Year with reduced staffing December 24 to 27 and December 31 to January 3. Soldiers may choose Christmas or New Year off plus two working days, with married men prioritized for Christmas leave and additional annual leave possible if travel is lengthy. Ottawa Army Headquarters will close at noon Friday, and Christmas leave pay cheques will be issued December 22, a full week early.
Health authorities argue recreation strengthens citizenship and living standards. Playgrounds reduce juvenile delinquency by keeping children off the streets and promoting health, relaxation, and community spirit for both adults and youths.
A concise adage urging moderation and fair distribution. It emphasizes desire for only what is justly obtainable, measured use of resources, cheerful sharing, and contentment with one’s lot.
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