White Star Line to Launch Ship This Summer
White Star Line plans a summer launch as part of its shipbuilding program following a 1946 year that saw 103 vessels totaling 348000 tons completed.
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White Star Line
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1947
Page
5
Royal Bank Branch Sets Farm Improvement Loan Record
A Royal Bank branch in Canada achieved a record number of Farm Improvement Loans Act loans, issuing 140 loans in ten months across 3,200 square miles. Over half of borrowers had total assets under $5,000, funding varied uses from land clearing to building and equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Improvement Loans Act
Canada
The
Royal Bank
Ark
Great Falls Social Life and Local Happenings
Betty Jean Cobb and family visited Winnipeg and returned to Great Falls. Mr and Mrs Cobb and family skated at the new rink while measles closed schools and the Measly age show. A plane landed in the forebay with contractor Assilin and pilot Ripley aboard. Great Falls hockey team played Lac du Bonnet with a home game on Feb 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cobb
Lois Anne
Gerald
Winnipeg
Mrs. Cobb
Great Falls
Robert Fargey
Warrie Sinnock
Mr. Assilin
J. Ripley
Assilin
Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls School Daze Filled With Games And Debates
Ken Randall hosted friends after a hockey game while Mrs Randall provided lunch. May Miller shopped in Winnipeg with her mother. Mrs Hutchison's class party happens January 31 in the skating rink. May Miller hosted a January 24 gathering featuring a bridge lesson and lunch. The first Grade X debate opens with Ross Halpin leading the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Randall
Mrs. Randall
May Miller
Debating Contest Ends With Negative Victory
Eileen Sluutze and Doug Lauch are noted supporters with Betty Crawford as chair in a Grade XI debate on fire versus water. Carnival practice proceeds with strict scheduling on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays, plus hockey fundraiser by Mrs. Hutchison’s class. Peter Sauka earns second prize in bowling with Norwood in the men’s high averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Sluutze
Doug Lauch
Betty Crawford
Peter Sauka
Norwood
February Ration Calendar for M S and B Coupons
The notice lists valid coupon series for February including M coupons from 64 to 74 with specific dates February 6 13 20 and 27. Butter B coupons 35 to 40 plus 41 42 on February 13 20 27. Sugar S coupons 26 to 42 with 41 42 valid February 20.
Kilowatt Use Surges 30 Percent in Manitoba December 1946
The Manitoba Power Commission reports a 31.65 percent rise in total kilowatt hours in December 1946 versus December 1945. More homes and businesses, rate cuts, and new farm connections across Minnedosa McAuley Gladstone Portage la Prairie Springfield Morris Erie Hanover Oakville and La Salle drove the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Power Commission
Minnedosa
McAuley
Gladstone
Portage la Prairie
Springfield
Morris
Erie
Hanover
Oakville
la Salle
Exhibition Hockey in Pine Falls Draws Fans
Pine Falls hockey crowds saw two exhibition games against a Winnipeg pick-up team coached by Terry Hind. The visiting squad outpaced local players, winning both games after a 1-1 opening period. Armand Malo prepared the ice for the fast-paced matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Winnipeg
Terry Hind
Armand Malo
Local hockey visitors praised for speed and sportsmanship
The local team failed to recover the previous night but impressed fans with speed and effort. The visiting squad, led by star Ron Henley who had lost an eye recently, played cleanly and were described as the finest sportsmen. Other visitors included McLean Nelson Paton Southern Ball Spade and Crossin with G Harrison refereeing and Gordie Mc Morland calling the plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Henley
Ron
Messrs
McLean
Nelson
Paton
Southern
Ball
Spade
Crossin
$101 Collected For Salvation Army At Pine Falls
Acknowledgement from B. T. Van Malsen Pine Falls shows Pine Falls raised 101 dollars in the Salvation Army Home Front Appeal. Dr. W. H. Gibbs thanks local business firms and citizens for their cooperation and notes the Manitoba Paper Co. staff contributed to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. van Malsen
Pine Falls
Salvation Army
W. H. Gibbs
van Malsen
Manitoba Paper Co
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Maniola
Asio
North America
Bluffs
Coulees
Prairie Provinces
Shea’s
Winnipeg Brewery Ltd
Betty Jean
Baba Bayly
Ross Halpin
Gressinger & Sons
Ashfield
G. Harrison
Gordie McMorland
Peter Romanch
Somerset
Victoria Creeamele
Victoria
Beausejour—Holmes & Sons
Garson—A. Wozny
Tyndall—M. Wawryshyn
Elma
S. R. Bazay
Lucerne Creamery
Sundale Creamery
Man
R.O.P
S.C. White
Plymout
New
Hampshires
New Hampshires
Brandon
Estern
the Bonnie Hatchery
Manitoba
Bonnie
MR. A. Levasseur
Lac du Bonnet, Manitobe
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