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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1950
Page
6
In a recent year 360 Canadians died from diphtheria, nearly all of them children. The report highlights the disease's severe impact on young people and calls for enhanced public health measures.
The text urges apologizing and seeking goodwill after conflicts and admits that conceding may be wise. It stresses not rubbing defeat in and returning to friendly relations. It notes life insurance plans may need updating with additions to family rising costs and changing needs.
The opening featured pageantry of a royal tone with the Lieutenant-Governor, the Mace, and a new Speaker amid a full chamber. A Throne Speech forecast legislation and a singing crowd marked by uniforms, gowns, and a striking Mountie presence. The event concluded with devout prayer and the Chamber ready for business.
Eta LA Wawryshyn Z Moroz departed for Regina to resume duties as music teacher. Mrs Anton Pleskacz rushed to hospital for acute appendicitis on February 18. A pre Lent party at Mr and Mrs B Wilke's on February 18 with many attendees. Tyndall Ladies club held a whist drive February 25 at Orange hall with prize winners. Alex Gillis left for Vancouver to seek employment.
Birthday wishes go out to Robin Henshell six on February 27 and to Otto Merke Roy Merke Rose Ann Tiede Alfred Tiede and Doreen Milke. A party at Mrs A Knack home on February 21 celebrated her engagement to Fred Wolfram. Mrs Bill Newman of Indian Bay visited the Pohl home. Congratulations to Miss Mary Funk and Hilbert Hanke on their engagement.
On February 6 Joseph Dunko was buried in the local cemetery after dying suddenly at work on February 2. Armand Malo returns to Deer Lodge hospital after six months in Montreal, nearer home. On February 8 a weekly card party at Mrs Alfred Dupont's home provided an enjoyable evening.
Mrs. Mathew Ste. Croix won first prize with Mrs. Emile Beaulie taking booby honors and Mrs. M Cuperus awarded for games at a February 15 social hosted by Mrs. William Cardiff. Several others, including Mrs. A Desilets and Mrs. A Stevens, also noted for social wins.
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