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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1948
Page
5
On January 29 Lac du Bonnet marked the transfer of the Social and Athletic club’s property and assets to the Lac du Bonnet Memorial Centre. The new centre will house the community’s social and athletic activities and is praised as a hopeful, significant project for the town.
William Armstrong of Chapleau Ontario married Miss Halliday shortly after leaving Renfrew County. The union occurred over 40 years ago and last week the two brothers-in-law finally met for the first time.
Researchers suggest releasing fine ice particles at the freezing level to disrupt hail formation in high cumulus clouds. The broader aim is to reduce hail damage and the need for snow shovels, turning weather tools into collector’s items.
A columnist notes a person can be quick with a trigger without talking much, contrasting swift action with restrained speech and caution in confrontation. The remark underscores prudence in handling tense moments and the value of measured responses.
A columnist criticizes shop signs that use owners’ Christian names and fears for big brand losses if stores drop surnames. The piece riffs on editorial standards, rumor of a rewrite legend, and recalls a Lac du Bonnet visit with remarks about Mark Wentz of Pinawa and Mayor Joe Sparnfan.
George Edwin Langlois a 33 year old welder from Bissett Manitoba was killed instantly in a San Antonio gold mine accident. He was born in Selkirk educated there served in World War II and was once prisoner in Germany. Inquest will be at Bissett and burial set for Selkirk with Langlois Funeral home in charge. Surviving are his widow and baby daughter his parents eight brothers and three sisters.
Mrs Minna Kalnin of Lac du Bonnet died Wednesday January 28 in Winnipeg after a short illness. Born in Latvia in 1888 she came to Canada about 40 years ago and lived in the district 35 years. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Anglican Church with Rev E K Bissell officiating. Renshaw Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were D Thorlakson Max Kreishman J Kawalchuk A Dancyt G Lewis and M Chorney. Survived by husband Andrew two daughters Mrs Krieshman and Mrs Thorlakson one son Elmer and four grandchildren.
Good housing for workers proves valuable to industry as a means to stabilize the labor force and support steady production. It reflects a broader belief that employee welfare underpins business efficiency and growth.
A Springfield Leader reader argues Lac du Bonnet in Manitoba could be improved. He praises the town, urges residents to act, clean backlanes, tear down sheds, and work together to boost appearance and appeal.
The article argues that expanding television use will curb shame by showcasing progress. It predicts a rapid rise in receivers, soon five times the current 150,000 units, as television ownership grows nationwide.
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