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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1961
Page
8
The speech echoes biblical rebuke of state control while urging Canadians to defend personal responsibility for body and soul. Gray pushes for higher Old Age Pension despite fiscal limits, and George Renouf is mourned for 30 years of Swan River representation. Roblin faces Liberal throne speech response amid heated budget debate.
Farewell party and presentation honored Mr and Mrs Horne on their move to a new home. Mrs Henry Junghan’s health improves as friends celebrated her and her husband’s 25th wedding anniversary with thanks for gifts and time. Kelly Cousins had a birthday on February 17 for his 6th birthday. Lydia Staerk of Winnipeg sends regards and plans a visit while enjoying reading the Leader. The Hicocks of Trafalgar are well and read the Leader weekly. Al Skaaland family now in California enjoying sunshine. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs Henderson on their son Tommy’s death on Sunday February 19. Ernie Tirshmann of Seven Sisters Falls, stationed at The Pas, visited by fiancée Gloria Welz and hopes for Eastertide visit with his mother.
The Ottawa Report surveys Alvin Hamilton as Canada’s agriculture minister, praising his energy and Saskatchewan experience while outlining a bold, locally tailored program to make every farm pay. It notes contrasts across regions, from Ontario’s Ottawa Valley to Alberta and Quebec, with task-force lessons from the U.S. and calls for coordinated federal support, plus political tensions over nuclear weapons and a White House meeting with President Kennedy.
Bissett Bantam B's lost 2-1 at noon Sunday against Winnipeg CPACs with R Dack scoring for Bissett. A blizzard halted a 2 pm game while Bissett led 3-1, leaving boosters disappointed. Meade Rousseau and Fults scored for Bissett. Robin Gibson sustained a minor injury but returned. Pine Falls games in February saw Bissett lose 5-3 in Pine Falls after earlier 9-5 win in the first meet. total 12-10. Coach George Robinson praised his young team for their effort against older players. A community dance on Feb 17 at the Bissett Hall featured the Meade brothers.
Obituary notices describe the funeral of Bertha Fanum 74 of Lac du Bonnet with service at St John’s Anglican and interment in Lac du Bonnet cemetery. She is survived by husband Hans and four daughters. Separate notice notes the accidental death of 12 year old Thomas Henderson of Whitemouth with funeral at Whitemouth United Church and burial in Whitemouth Cemetery. survived by parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Congratulations to Raymond and wife on the February birth of daughter Kerri-Joy. Government surveyors advance Grand Beach parking and roadwork near the old dance hall and tennis court. Tourists gain easier lake access as crews expand parking close to the ice house area. Red Cross canvassers seek support while locals recount snowbound cottage nights and a city trip. Local high school bonspiel honors Wayne Thomas of Victoria Beach with top rink. several Grand Beach and Victoria Beach teams won mixed bonspiel prizes. Captain Holmes and Mrs Link attended the funeral of Miss Helen Isbister in Winnipeg. she was a noted teacher and Anglican church worker. F Tinkler spent the weekend in Winnipeg juggling organ duties and church work.
Powerview community notes celebrate Roland Cyr rink winning second prize in the men s Annual Bonspiel and Ricky Harrison rink taking fourth in the first event. Other items include Mrs Dawson s return from Scotland with curling tales, get well wishes to Mrs Diselets, visits by Mrs L Lorilla to her son Edwin, news of Mrs George Wright s new baby, and a Jubilee bingo prize won by Miss Bouvier of St George. Hoffman Construction advances Powerview Collegiate with local workers listed. Multiple residents relocate, a Valentine luncheon at Notre Dame du Laus hall, and a Winnipeg ballet trip for 45 girls with chaperones.
Virden Manitoba story tells how Glenn Sharratt, starting February 25 after answering a 1960 ad from Texas Refinery Corp of Canada, averaged 564 dollars monthly in ten months while part time. He earned a Hawaii Sales Conference trip with his wife and children, became District Manager, and plans greater earnings in 1962. The piece extols TRC’s sales opportunities and invites letters to O M Stephens at 25 Industrial Toronto.
In a week of heavy snow Phin Saturday was the busiest man in town while Herts Reck seidler used a small-scale snowplow to clear yards and driveways for several residents. The Grand Beach Transfer was bought by Owens Transfer of Pine Falls and Winnipeg, with takeover on March 1. It is hoped Walter Mackelson will stay with the service.
A balanced diet avoids austerity and follows Canada’s Food Rules outlining five food groups. Each group supplies proteins minerals vitamins and calories with ample variety to maintain health.
Canadians traveling overseas should ensure vaccination against smallpox within three years before entry. The rule aims to prevent importation of the disease, once the top killer, by reducing risk of carriers entering from abroad. Vigilance and strict regulation guard against spread via fast travel.
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