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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1951
Page
5
A concise Becon line notes that discretion in speech surpasses mere eloquence and agreeable rhetoric in dealing with others, suggesting that proper conduct and substance outweigh polished words. The timeless maxims emphasize careful, principled communication over superficial fluency.
The Lac du Bonnet community mourns the loss of George and David Parkes in a Tuesday level crossing accident. Their father Phil Parkes ran Municipal Cartage in East Kildonan and their elder brother Philip Sonny Parkes died earlier. Funeral services were held in Winnipeg. Local injuries and hospital notes follow, with players Curly Pfeifer and Ritchie Veilleux among those hurt at Pine Falls and Beausejour events.
A Pine Falls visit covers lac du Bonnet curling results with four sheets active and local contestants advancing. Notes include a Winnipeg trip for a bridal couple, drama night at school, postponed hockey plans, John Peterson’s Winnipeg holiday, and a humorous identity mix up with Sam Square as the writer recalls misidentifications and lively social chatter.
Donna Peterson reports the Students Council held its third meeting of February 21 to finalize Drama Nite arrangements and ticket distribution. Joyce Malmgren returns to class after a week with her ill mother in Fort William. Marilyn Paterson crowned queen of the 1951 Ice Carnival with Joyce Woods and Audrey Larson as runners up. Birthday wishes go to Marjorie Tomlinson and Joyce Malmgren. Drama Nite and a March 2 Memorial Hall dance at 8:15 are announced.
Engineers claimed the Inter-Faculty Rifle championship for the fourth straight year scoring 389 19x of 400 led by Ken Randall 99 9x. Agriculture A took 382 16x, Science 380, Arts 372 9x, Agriculture C 360 9x, Agriculture B 354 2x, Commerce 349 7x. Home Economics won the women’s division 372 9x to 369 14x over St Mary’s led by Marianne McCutchem 97 2x and Hildegarde Connolly 98 6x.
Funeral services for Mrs. A Henderson age 50 of Rennie were held at Ross United church on Friday February 16 after a February 13 death from a lingering illness. Rev T Ness Cavalry Temple Winnipeg officiated. Born in Maysouth Ontario she is survived by husband one son Arthur and two sisters. Burial was in the local cemetery.
Mrs John Klimchuk 79 of Tyndall died February 19 at home. Survived by husband John five sons four daughters thirty nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 24 at the Greek Catholic church with burial in Tyndall cemetery.
A concise reflection urging focus on noble ends and the good God places within human reach, rather than on personal consequences. It emphasizes fixing the mind on the ultimate purpose rather than fear or reward.
Canada reports eradication of smallpox through mass vaccination with continued practice needed to maintain status. In home remodeling news, over one hundred colors now available for real clay tile in bathroom renovations and new installations.
The article promotes iron intake through dried fruits as an enjoyable source. Prunes, apricots, peaches, and raisins are highlighted as good options. It suggests eating plenty of them and notes they work well in desserts or as portable snacks during hikes or work.
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