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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1952
Page
2
The Victorian Order of Nurses will observe V O N Week at the end of February marking 55 years of service to Canadians. National president Mr Justice C H Locke urged greater public understanding of the nurse corps, noting home nursing needs amid hospital shortages.
Advocates push for over 11 million dollars in public works, up from eight million last year, to complete Highway 12 to Piney near the Minnesota border. The Eastern Manitoba Development Board seeks unified regional effort despite past regional divisions, aiming for rapid action along the southeast corridor from the Trans-Canada route to Piney.
The Powerview council approved a 1300 grant in aid request from the Department of Public Works for roads this year and endorsed colored margarine. It voted to join the Manitoba Urban Association with a 1952 10 membership fee. A request was sent to the Provincial Municipal Assessment branch to assess unassessed properties and the secretary prepared the bylaw for the 1952 levy for approval at the next meeting.
The council approved Old Age applications for Marie Poirier and Beatrice Gold, ordered dog tags and bicycle plates for 1952, and planned liens against relief recipient properties. A $40 relief payment was authorized for this month with $15 cash and the rest on store credit. Committees and appointments for 1952 were set, plus notices to Bus Line operators and cooperation with RM of St Clement on highway plans near a gravel pit site.
The Margarine dispute divided party lines as MPs debated removal of color in a Manitoba bill. Defeat came 32 to 22 against repeal, with supporters led by Jobin and Turner losing ground to opponents including Renouf and Anderson. Debates covered provincial mood, education policy, and a power project for Nelson River.
The report notes unanimous House approval of a farmers compensation resolution and discusses oil drilling near Reston, acreage cut proposals, Wheat Board finances, and plans to speed debate on Reply and the Throne Speech. Edmun Brodeur delivers a maiden speech for La Verendrye. Margarine debate ends, leaving mixed sentiment on policy.
The excerpt lists amounts associated with individuals and organizations including Lazaruk 18.30 and Turcotte 150.00, plus Manitoba Urban Association 10.00, Mrs C Carlson 15.00, Vital Statistics 1.00, and an 18.30 entry for Lazaruk again, implying a ledger of contributions or payments.
The farm home of W. G. Storsley, a Beausejour dairy farmer, five miles southeast of town, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin on Tuesday morning. Neighbors helped salvage a few downstairs items while Mr and Mrs Storsley rescued five children from bed before the structure and contents were lost. Mayor Oscar Russell and the Beausejour fire department rushed to the scene but could not save the building.
More than 6000 canvassers will work in Manitoba on Monday March 3 to raise 330000 toward the Canadian Red Cross Society 1952 appeal with a national goal of 5220000. The campaign spans 300 Manitoba points plus Greater Winnipeg districts. Murray Turner notes Manitoba routinely over subscribes its quota and cites benefits such as free blood transfusion and welfare aid, veteran assistance, post hospital support, and loans of equipment.
After a destructive incident neighbors and officials surveyed losses with only a few items saved. Mayor Russell and Alex Gérryitz assessed the scene and he left for Beausejour to convene an emergency Lions Club meeting. The mayor says Lions and district residents will provide needed assistance.
The married men defeat the single All Stars 5 to 2 in a novelty hockey match at the Tyndall rink on February 20. About 150 fans attended, boosting the rink fund by $30. Referee Joey Rewicki donated his services. lineups listed for both sides.
Mr and Mrs M W Turner were honored at a Pine Falls United Church social marking Mr Turns retirement from Manitoba Paper Co They will move to Winnipeg The event featured a coffee table gift presented by Henry Halpin and a lunch by the Women’s Association Turner spoke on the church’s early history and thanked fellow members The gathering reflected the church’s close pioneer ties and value of loyal service W T M
Anton B Weselak of Beausejour was appointed to lead the Manitoba Blue Cross local branch. Ben Lewis, the president, told a gathering that the movement is growing across Manitoba as rates are reviewed. Membership drives are paused pending rates approval and Weselak urged a strong local campaign to boost local membership beyond prior figures.
More than 7,000 apple varieties have been recorded in Canada and the United States, reflecting extensive agricultural diversity. The figure underscores a broad catalog of cultivars grown, bred, and tested across North American orchards and research programs.
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