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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
2
Mr MacLaggan notes that higher wages for woods workers in 1948, plus heavy investments in mechanization forest management roads and equipment, have driven up costs. He warns rural areas benefit yet rising woods costs may price Canada out as overseas pulp and paper demand tightens.
A Pine Falls gathering of teachers and staff discussed pensions and upcoming Manitoba Teachers' Society matters. Attendees included Sisters St. Florence and St. Elphege, Leonard School representatives, H. M. Dunfield, A. Jorowski, W. Lint, Mrs. R. Halpin, Miss V. Glass, Miss E. V. Hoffman and other officials. The group set a general meeting for February 12 to prepare resolutions for the Easter Winnipeg convention and to review membership fees.
The Village hosted a dance honoring Misses Jean Wold and Marjorie Bruder with their instructor Mrs. Edythe Brown for winning the Dominion Foods Club trophy. Representatives Baskerville and Prodan from Manitoba presented the trophy along with silver bon-bon dishes and bracelets. Mrs. Brown received a gold bracelet for her dedicated work with the Foods Club and youth welfare.
A long-term balance shifts as the continent finally holds adequate pulp capacity to satisfy the needs of its markets after years of shortage. Industry observers note improved supply chains and potential price stability for paper products.
J S Sinnott M P for Springfield leaves his riding to assume duties in the House of Commons for the 1949 session and possibly the last of the current parliament. He pledges support for district development projects and says the federal government will likely participate in finishing the Trans Canada Highway.
Lac du Bonnet led 3-1 after two periods but fell to a 4-3 deficit in the final frame before the Falls tied the game. Each team earned one point as the visitors sealed a 4-4 draw. Lac du Bonnet scorers were McMahon Dancut Hanton and Ingaldson with assists to LeVasseur and Haton.
The game featured a strong comeback by Seven Sisters led by La jdu Bonnet with an early 1–0. Seven Sisters took a 3–2 lead in the second as Dancyt scored for Lac du Bonnet and Curly Pfeifer tallied a late lone goal. Final 3–2. Seven Sisters praised by players and crowd. Legion Auxiliary thanked for lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Henri Malo celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on January 24 with family and friends. A turkey supper followed by dancing featured music from Mr. Wheeler and son and J. Huhn. The couple, longtime Pine Falls residents, received several gifts and hope for a 60th celebration.
Eight Whitemouth women curlers travelled to Pointe du Bois on January 23 for a warm reception by the Pointe ladies. They toured the school, enjoyed dinner at the Staff House, and played matches that ended with wins and losses for both clubs. The Whitemouth delegation hopes to host a return visit soon.
The Whitemouth Board of Trustees convened in the School House on Monday January 24 with full attendance including three new members. The organization named M Steiner chairman for a fifth year and listed Walter Milbrandt John Molinski Val Yacula and George Herntier as members while discussing the 1949 budget and routine items.
Mrs. Roland Boulet nee Della Pinette is honored at a January 27 shower hosted by Mrs. A. B. Robinson Mrs. F. Randall and daughter Evelyn at the F. Randall home. About 45 friends attend as Evelyn Randall Ileen Anderson and Betty Crawford present gifts.
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The Department of Education reports 4600 fully qualified teachers and 687 permit teachers in Manitoba this year, with qualified salaries rising from 1000 to 1200 and permit salaries from 700–950 to 900–1100. Grants increase 100000 to 150000 for districts with two or more high school rooms.
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