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Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1958

Page

7

Community Spirit Builds Unity Centre in Unity Saskatchewan

A Herald Unity Saskatchewan writer extols pioneer teamwork and daily civic effort. Neighbors helped clear land and haul logs, forming a model of community service. The piece urges sustaining civic minded work to build a community centre and foster mutual aid, pride, and shared progress.

The Herald Unity, Sask

Hospital debenture to be paid off in 1958

One of Renfrew Ontario's major debts will be cleared this year after 30 years on the books. The final payment will retire the $100,000 debenture issued in 1928 to construct Victoria hospital in Renfrew. The Advance.

Renfrew Victoria Hospital Ont

Letellier farmers thresh flax in January on frozen fields

Three Letellier farmers Roger Parent Lionel and Joe Lavallee harvested about 36 bushels from a 40 acre flax field on Gordon Smith farm near Christie Siding after noon Saturday. They have been threshing since fall and plan more winter work. They expect to harvest oats next week if weather permits.

Joe Lavallee Roger Parent Lionel Parent Echo Letellier Lionel Gordon Smith Christie Siding Emerson Mr. Smith Roger Joe

Alarm at Bank Turns Into False Robbery Alarm

Police rushed to the downtown bank after a sounding burglar alarm and no bank response. A crossed telephone wire triggered the alert and cut phones in the area, revealing no robbery. It was only repair work, but officers treated it as a drill.

the Gazette Grand Forks B.C

Moosomin Hosts Largest Minor Hockey Jamboree

Minor Hockey Week kicks off in Moosomin with the biggest jamboree in history at the arena. Wee Pees start at 10 30 am followed by Pee Wees Bantams Midgets and Juvenile games through 8 30 pm. Five games for 50 cents draws local youth and families to cheer on outside opposition amid a lively day of hockey action.

Canada Moosomin Wee Pees World Spectator Sask

Bus idea shelved as costly for Swift Current council

The local Old Age Pensioners' Organizer urged a year-round city bus service, but the Welfare Committee reported the project too expensive and the council filed the matter temporarily. Ald Baker chaired the inquiry, noting thorough investigation and city financial limits.

Old Age Pensioners Swift Current Welfare Committee Ald, Baker the Sun Sask

New Decor Trends Seen At Chicago Furnishings Show

The semi annual Home Furnishings show in Chicago showcased decorative furniture with contrasting woods and inlays. Maple burl walnut elm acacia mahogany cerro rosewood and metals featured in combinations. new fibers nylon blends offered longer wear and clearer colors in carpets. Kitchen laundry cleaning and air conditioning gear appeared including a portable all in one air conditioner heater and dehumidifier and compact dishwashers.

Edmonton opens nurses aide training center with 100 seats

Alberta expands nursing aide education starting February 3 with a new Edmonton center in the former Garneaux High School near the University of Alberta. Calgary operates since 1951. The Edmonton site houses 100 students with 40 weeks of instruction 20 theory and 20 practicals.

Alberta Edmonton Department of Public Health Calgary Garneaux High School University of Alberta New Edmonton Aide Education Ave N.W

Bears in Alaska Show Size, Habitat and Bear Human Encounters

Alaska brown bears reach nine feet and 3500 pounds with a range along the panhandle to Kodiak. They avoid humans but danger rises when surprised or defending cubs. Bears emerge from winter sleep to graze, with meat primarily from mice and roots, while salmon provide a summer main course.

National Geographic Society Cecil E. Rhode National Geographic Magazine Alaska “Panhandle Alaska Peninsula Kodiak Peninsula

Cowboy patch quilt pattern for youth beds

Pattern 7353 offers a horse and cowboy applique for a youth or single bed quilt. Includes patch designs, directions, yardages and a note to send thirty five cents in coins to Household Arts Department Toronto address with name and pattern number for ordering.

Household Arts Department Department P.P.L Front Street Toronto

Young Boys Clean Snow For Church-Goers

A group of boys from Carman Manitoba cleared about six blocks of Main Street and Fournier Avenue, using borrowed pushers and shovels. They also cleared some private walks to homes, aiding pedestrians walking to church. The youths named were Bobby Blight Victor Douglas and David Reimer.

Carman Main Street Fournier Avenue Bobby Blight Victor Douglas David Reimer Dufferin Man

Deep Water Harbor at Rio de Janeiro Supports World Navies

The harbor of Rio de Janeiro is described as deep enough to anchor ships from all worlds navies. This assessment highlights Rio’s strategic maritime value and potential as a global naval hub.

Rio de Janeiro

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