Springfield Leader publication note
The Springfield Leader is an independent weekly newspaper printed and published every Tuesday for the Eastern Manitoba district of Springfield by the Springfield Leader Limited based in Lac du Bonnet.
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
3
The Springfield Leader is an independent weekly newspaper printed and published every Tuesday for the Eastern Manitoba district of Springfield by the Springfield Leader Limited based in Lac du Bonnet.
Ottawa commentary reviews Friday to Tuesday debate on ratifying the Paris Agreements. Members from Liberal, Conservative, and Social Credit benches show cautious support, while CCF delegates split. Discussion covers German rearmament, NATO, and broader implications for Western democracy amid Cold War tensions.
Garson residents host visitors and weekend guests from Winnipeg and Hamilton. Garson School principal Florence Chappell returns after eye trouble. A senior hockey season sees Garson losses and a nose injury to Harry Klimchuk. Beausejour hospital treats three from a January head on crash near Garson. Plans advance for a Sunday School at Garson United Church.
The press release on the 1953 54 wheat crop final payment prompts a look at purchasing power. The 1.50 per bushel payment lands farmers about 1.32 at country points, equaling 59 cents in 1935 39 buying power after freight and handling. Raja flax shows June sowing viability and comparisons to Marine, with seed priced 6.25 per bushel. Manitoba oats supply fears from rust damage, Garry scarce, and Selkirk seed trends amid Wheat Board rules. seed costs range 3.00 4.50 to 6.50 per bushel in provinces.
A 55 year old Neepawa farmer remains in custody in Grafton North Dakota on charges of smuggling a truckload of Selkirk wheat from Manitoba into the United States. Canadian officials report another seizure of allegedly smuggled wheat prior to Christmas and warn that export of wheat without a Canadian Wheat Board licence is illegal, with penalties up to 2000 dollars fine or two years imprisonment. The warning targets Selkirk seed, resistant to stem rust strain 15B, and aims to deter bootlegging while keeping Canadian supplies in Canada amid high US demand.
Excitement at Brokenhead Main School when a fire hit the teacherage early Wednesday morning January 268. High school boys quickly confined damage to the porch and east wall due to a short in the wiring. Damage estimated at about 150 dollars.
Dennis Nimchuk of Hazelridge spoke to a gathering that covered a wide variety of topics with emphasis on a crop insurance scheme. The evening wrapped with lunch served by the ladies. Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs H Wecreschuk included Mrs N Chorney Mike Chorney Mrs D Krawchuk John Krawchuk S Kolton Mr and Mrs Kowalchuk and family and S Krawchuk.
Mike Perchylo was elected trustee to replace P. Zarechau ski at the annual school meeting of Stony Hill School District on Friday. Harry Kurian was elected trustee at the Elma ratepayers meeting on Saturday evening January 22 to replace Wm. McCalder. The Greek Catholic church carolers thanked contributors from Writemouth and Elma for donations to their church. Canadian railways moved 156,107,052 tons of freight during 1953.
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