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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1945
Page
2
The Springfield Leader weekly newspaper announces its Tuesday issue date December 25 1945. It lists publishing details owners and staff including Alfred W Hanks and specifies subscription rates advertising terms and district representatives across Manitoba communities.
The piece reflects on farming dependence on weather with a witty A. P. Herbert quote about rain drought and crop risk. It notes that moisture from the clouds shapes rural decisions, highlighting how farmers adapt to unpredictable conditions and resourcefulness remains essential.
A devotional retelling of Christmas history declares God chosen to give the world Jesus Christ, born in a stable in Bethlehem. Shepherds and Magi visit, praising the newborn and gifting precious treasures as messages of peace and goodwill.
Rev J E Lane argues that while Caesars Napoleon and Hitler have fallen the Christ story grows stronger Today the Christ kingdom is described as eternal and universal Its beginnings are humble yet its influence extends to nations with the Golden Rule guiding councils and a hoped future of peace.
Rev E K Bissell of Lac du Bonnet Baptist Anglicen Mission writes that Christmas should be God’s holy day not a holiday. He urges Christians to attend services and receive Holy Communion at least three times a year, celebrating the Prince of Peace and offering comfort to the bereaved.
A poetic meditation on heavenly signs and humble nativity. It contrasts pomp and conflict with the manger scene as angels herald peace and goodwill to the newborn king. The lyric shifts between reverent praying mothers and marching soldiers.
A survey discusses how sun heat shapes grain and produce growth, noting Manitoba first to grow hard Wheat and Portage Plains as a historic farming zone. It covers prairie advantages, winter conditions, and Ontario’s milder climate aiding dairying, fruit, poultry, and fall wheat production.
The 1945 edition, issued with authorization by Hon. James A. MacKinnon, Minister of Trade and Commerce, is announced by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. It retains space for feature articles that add meaning to the statistical and analytical core.
The schedule lists Christmas and holiday services for American Lutheran Church Whitemouth and John Judt pastor at St Pauls Winnipeg Falls. Readings include Dec 23 Sunday School 10 or 11 am, Christmas Eve programs, Christmas Day and New Year services through Jan 6 Epiphany.
Christmas Day service at St. John’s Anglican Lac du Bonnet at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion and Sermon led by Rev E K Bissell Th G
Sunday December 30th features High Mass at 11 a.m. at Lac du Bonnet with catechism at 3 p.m. and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament observed.
The Church of England lists Sunday services at Fort Alexander 11 am and Pine Falls 7 pm with Sunday School at 11 am. Prayer meetings held Wednesdays 7 30 pm, Thursdays for prayer, and the Ladies' Guild meets on the third Tuesday. Rev W H J Walter and L Th Dur are noted.
British scientist Professor Low, known for bifocals and the contact lens, unveils unbreakable spectacles. Weighing under a quarter ounce, the one piece wire frame holds tiny half moon lenses just below vision. They resist breaks when trodden on or dropped and allow normal sight without obstruction.
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