May 1855 Militia Act Began Canadian Army’s Roots
In May 1952 the Canadian Army marked its 97th anniversary. The present force traces to the Militia Act authorized on May 9 1855, shaping its early organization and duties.
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
5
In May 1952 the Canadian Army marked its 97th anniversary. The present force traces to the Militia Act authorized on May 9 1855, shaping its early organization and duties.
A Beausejour note thanks neighbors for help this week amid busy holiday preparations. It mentions a friendly Rummeli party at the Warkentin home with several attendees, a hospitalised relative, and a family bereavement in the U.S.A. The piece also outlines upcoming Christmas travel plans, guests, and a Women’s Institute donation of 35 dollars, with more news promised on page 8.
A fragment from Mary Allen's column offers multiple sauce recipes for holiday desserts. It discusses Foamy Sauce and a pink heater draft while detailing Apricot Sauce with apricots, sugar, orange juice, almonds, and optional alcohol, plus storage notes and serving tips for fruit desserts.
A nostalgic piece celebrates Christmas wonder and a magical Santa who defies adult skepticism. It recalls a boy’s doubt, his warm handshake with Santa, and the later note that the skeptical child grew up to be a famous psychiatrist.
This reprint advises avoiding fire risks during the holidays citing a National Fire Protection Association pamphlet. It covers keeping a Christmas tree hydrated, placing it away from heat, safe lighting with UL or CSA labeled sets, avoiding overloads, proper fusing, and professional wiring. It warns against burning wrappings in fireplaces and using flame proof materials for decorations.
The Hamilton based HMCS Star acquired new status in the summer of 1952 as the headquarters of the Great Lakes Training Command providing accelerated training for newcomers to the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve.
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