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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1948
Page
2
Agricultural workers writers and farm groups form teams to gather statistics and data on soil conservation for 1948. They plan to deliver practical, cost free land-use planning guidance to farmers and emphasize hands on advice on contours crop rotation and proper fertilizer use via trained land-use planners to ensure lasting soil health.
A sweeping history of curling from its Scottish origins to its spread abroad. It covers early stones with fingers and later iron handles, famous rocks like Jubilee Stone and Tom Samson Stane, the Grand Caledonian Club, and the Royal designation. It notes maidens teams around 1840, and the Winnipeg Royal branch formed in 1888, with J. B. Mather as president and annual Bonspiel as a central event.
The Falls in the Foresters held their February meeting at S. R. Ellis home with T Nightingale of Winnipeg present. Lena Noel leaves Staff House for two weeks with sister Erma in Winnipeg. Joy Craig and David Moors visit Sanford. A local hockey game sees Seven Sisters beat Great Falls 6 0. donations totaling 84.75 support youth activities. Funeral attendance for Mrs. P Marunchak noted. condolences extended.
Church notes list evening service at 7.00 p.m. and a Young Adult study at 8.15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Trail Rangers meet at 7.00 p.m. with mentor Mr. C. Rempel.
The Seven Sisters Church continues its weekly Sunday gathering at 7 p.m. with regular worship and community activities. The schedule remains steady for local attendees and visitors seeking worship and fellowship.
Evening prayer and sermon at 7.00 p.m. led by Rev. E. K. Bissell the incumbent. Church of England services then note Alexander Sundays at 11 a.m. with meetings at 7. Prayer meetings Thursdays and Padres' Guild every third Tuesday. W. H. Walter L Th Dur Eng Fort Wednesdays.
The Gospel Mission at Lac du Bonnet hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School at 8 p.m. Gospel Service Thursday 7 p.m. Children’s Service 8 p.m. Bible Study follows. Pastor T. R Hoover leads.
Oldensburg S D lists Feb 22 service at 10 and 11 a.m. and Feb 29 services at 2 and 3 p.m. Winnipeg Falls S D shows Feb 29 services at 10 and 11 a.m. The notices specify local congregations and timing for upcoming services.
Beausejour Lenten schedule notes services on Wednesdays at 7 30 p m in Zion Beausejour and special morning services February 22 and February 29 at 11 a m in Zion Beausejour and St Paul Green Bay with English session at Zion Beausejour on February 29.
Mrs George Lindsey leaves for a vacation at Dryden and Fort William while Mr and Mrs Arthur Harrison relocate to Dauphin. Esther Steiner visits home briefly and curlers fared well against Lac du Bonnet. William Geese vacationing with their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs P Paulsen. Arthur and J B Henderson visit Manitou on business. Reporter thanks several ladies for a birthday party at Mrs Julius Bencharski’s home. Walter Steiner birthday note.
Enthusiastic curlers from Manitoba and beyond gather to celebrate the 60 year tradition of the toast The Pillars o the Bonspiel Rivalry and Good Fellowship honoring long standing curling rivalry and camaraderie.
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