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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
2
Long prose meditation urges faith hope and courage as the real spirit of Christmas. It celebrates empathy forgiveness and tolerance, urging harmony among nations and individuals. The piece calls for rediscovering the adventurous faith that guided old star journeys and to express that light in life and national aims.
A reflection on the first Christmas as a painful trial for Mary and Joseph under oppression and danger. It contrasts human hardship with faith and a perceived power to transform the world, urging leaders to be moved by compassion and resolve.
Fifty years ago on Christmas Day 1898 the Imperial Penny Post linked Canada and Britain. The anecdote says the date was chosen on impulse after Queen Victoria asked which day the rate would start. The Duke of Norfolk answered The Prince of Peace on Christmas Day, and the new rate took effect December 25, 1898.
Christmas Carnival of Sport adapts to Britain’s tastes with major League football on Christmas Day. Scotland features hurdle racing rugby golf athletics hockey lacrosse walking and rowing across Richmond Regatta courses and ice hockey in London arenas.
Miss Ruth Eveling an 80 year old resident of Winnersh Berkshire has dressed 3000 dolls over 30 years and given them to London’s poorer children. Despite failing sight she works long hours to craft more dolls for distribution this Christmas earning the nickname Mrs Santa Claus.
Legends tie holly to Christmas with the crown of thorns made from holly and white berries that redden after the crucifixion. Tales say the first to bring holly into a home will rule the year, while holly was long thought hateful to witches and placed on doors to ward off evil spirits.
A London debate criticizes the government’s defence spending and man power use. Churchill argues for a full account of how funds are spent and results achieved. Calls grow for a cross party Select Committee to examine all three services and National Service efficiency.
Whitemouth notes extend condolences to Casper Jorgenson of Kenora on his wife’s death and report visitors, illnesses, and holiday activities. Charlie Steiner improves after appendix surgery. Mary Neufeld visits J Karpoff. Charlie Kellner returns from the East. a New Year’s Eve dance is planned. several residents travel or celebrate, and local elections and post office changes are noted along with school vacation and community events.
Nightingale and a list of local families attended a Whitemouth United church pageant on December 19. Snowdrifts kept Seven Sisters guests away while children sang carols and re captured the season with decorations and lighting.
The article discusses foot strain or fallen arches as a common infirmity from improper use of feet. It notes feet can recover with drills, but severe cases may require bed rest, and excess weight worsens the condition. The author also states that Bible knowledge is more valuable than a college education.
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