Springfield Leader 1949 Highlights Review
A condensed year in the Springfield region recounts death notices, civic events, chamber of commerce formations, local elections, and hospital fundraisers. Notable items include the Beausejour and Lac du Bonnet areas, ward contests, and the formation of Eastern Manitoba chambers of commerce with multiple community leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
C.W.N.A
Steve Velie
Chamber of Commerce
Pine Falls
Clyde Eggleston
Lac du Bonnet
R. N. Campbell
John Leegus
New Elma
W. H. Duthoit
Grand Beach
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour
Anton Schreyer
Oscar Russell
Jack Sinnott
M.P
Fred Small
Brokenhead
Manitoba
Joseph Kowalchuk
British pound decline seen risking Canadian textile jobs
Devaluation of the British pound is viewed as a threat to 96,000 Canadian textile workers, risking layoffs and industry instability as trade and markets shift amid the currency drop.
Christmas Socials and Visitors Fill Pine Falls
A list of Christmas visits and hometown trips includes Marylyn Carey from Florida and Glen Byford from Toronto joining families in Pine Falls. Local residents attend dances, parties, and theatre trips while relatives travel to Winnipeg Regina Carman and Saskatoon for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Stewart
Marylyn Carey
Florida
Glen Byford
Toronto
Pine Falls
J. J. Jackson
Jimmy
Winnipeg
Winnipeg guests figure in New Year gatherings
Pat Lansdowne of Winnipeg and Ted Lansdowne were weekend visitors at the G Bayly home. Bill Martin Jr. stayed with J Lyon for the weekend. The Canadian Legion hosted a cocktail party for its members at the Legion hall on New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B.E.S.L
Legion Hall
P. Lalor
Roman Kroitor
Thora Asgeirsson
Mrs. G. Decocq
Winnipeg
Byford
Pat Lansdowne
G. Bayly
Ted Lansdowne
Bill Martin Jr
J. Lyon
The
Canadian Legion
Deepest slumberer is the ground squirrel hibernation
A ground squirrel remains motionless in deep hibernation even when pins are placed upon it, revealing extreme stillness during torpor.
Canada’s islands boast vast coast line mileage
Canada’s islands contribute a coast line total of 34 650 miles, reflecting the nation’s expansive maritime geography and numerous coastal landforms. The figure underscores the scale of Canada’s archipelagic layout and potential maritime considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Islands
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Childe
R.C
Calaboose
Sinnott
Wasylyk
C.cf
Oakville
Cat Lake
H. Ans
Whitemouth
Jim Thompson
Adam David Little
Michael Smolinski
Ladywood
Poland
Frederick Klingbell
Garson
T. J. Woods
Joe Sparman
Maria Dobrowolski
Elma
Fred Bandola
Lillian Yachnicki
Frederick Seig
Reuben Hicock
Manitoba Power Commission
Alex Prytulak
Austria
Whitemouth United Church
Ross United Church
Mike the Moose
Augusta Klimke
Russia
J. Cuhlbert
Tekla Kubish
David Ross
Charlotte
Charlotte Ross
Whitemouth United
William Dyck
Dencross
Lorraine Rigg
Joseph Pitre
Victor Sarapu
Lee River
William John Troughton
Milner
New Westminster
B.C
Archie Brincheski
Seven Sisters Hospital Guild
William Mosquin
Mike Machorek
Y. G
A. H. Cousins
Tyndall
Nelson
J. Tomcheski
Edward A. Towle
St. Owens
Jacob Rerick
Joseph S. Molly
John Swoluk
Cloverleaf
W. W. Childe
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce
J. J. Steffes
Brokenhead Agricultural Society
Dave Wardrop
Matilda Malmstrom
Norway
S. Henderson
Beausejour Women’s Institute
P. R. Paulson
Whitemounth Curlers
Stan Gittin
Seven Sisters
William Lucko
N. J. Stryk
St. Clements
Demetro Ferens
Green Oak
River Hills Hospital Guild
Ted Soderholm
Ara Val
Northern Motors & Implements
Miklechuk Bros
Man
Mercury
Mercury Trucks
Ford of Canada
Meteor
Mercury-Lincoln-Meteor
Ford Motor Company OF Canada, Limited
Jessie Anderson
Andy
H. Lougheed
California
Mrs. R. Hayes
F. Randall
G. A. Stewart
David
Tom McQueen
Catfish Creek
Eureka Stockade
Rialto
Chips Rafferty
Peter Lalor
Melbourne
Pt al
Robert Pereux
Gravelburg, Sask
Bill Jackson
Margaret Ross
Flin Flon
Verna Shatford
Regina
Sask
Martin Tuomala
Marilynne
Saskatoon
Audrey Perry
Calgary
Alta
Birch
W. Campbell
Mrs. E. LePage
Doug Lauchlan
Taxis and Old Boys
George Will
Bruce Halpin
Ross Halpin
Leif Sunde
Billy Frederick
Raymond Mansell
Fred Ford
Tommy McCulloch
Derek Gretsinger
Jimmy Jackson
Howard Clifford
Teulon
George Sharpe
Albert S. Wener
Bsc Optometrist
Boyd
Manitou Lodge
Renshaw Funeral Home and Ambulance Service
A. Rosenberg
H. E. Michel
Curry Building
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