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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1961
Page
3
Springfield Leader lists prepaid subscription prices 3.00 per year 5.00 for two years and 6.00 outside Canada per year for two years. Post Office Ottawa approves second class matter. Advertising 5 cents per agate line 14 lines per inch. Public notice includes River Hills Seven Sisters and Whitemouth reader pairs.
Alex Turner of Canada's Agriculture Department spoke at the Dominion Provincial Conference in Ottawa on how Six member states plan a common agricultural policy. He warned Canada must maintain access to the market while considering variable levies and minimum import prices, noting wheat dominates exports and that the six seek gradual external tariffs by 1967. The talk covered potential export certificates, three month validity, and the need for non price measures to avoid harming productive efficiency, with ongoing discussions by the Council of Ministers.
Manitoba 4-H Club Council reviews interprovincial and international exchange trips at fall meeting on December 5. Directors favor including eastern Canada and expanding US visits within two days travel. New officers elected for 1960 61 and invitations discussed for North Dakota. Continuation with Alberta urged. funds come from about 650 clubs and local firms.
Manitoba agronomists at their annual convention revised fertilizer, crop and weed control guidance for 1961. Avadex and Carbyne show effective weed control at lower rates, with updated application, soil incorporation, and crop-specific uses for barley wheat sugar beets and other crops.
Home economists describe a shift from traditional finishes to new super finishes for heavy use areas like tables and dressers. Lacquer predominates on mid to high end lines, enhancing grain and repair ease, while lower priced pieces use synthetic finishes.
One time editor Malcolm Muggeridge, famed for attacks on Queen Elizabeth II, targets Sir Winston Churchill. He dismisses Churchill’s prose as the worst, while supporters recall his wartime leadership and resolve that kept Britain from disaster, urging readers to consider the other side of history.
A devoted mother of a teenage boy condemns Churchill biographies and radio talks as dangerous for youth. She recalls war years when she endured hardship alone and insists her sons must not be disillusioned by such material in books and papers.
The Rev Morris Green B D Pastor Parsonas eC a Ave invites all to Sunday services on January 9:45 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Divine Worship and Holy Communion in the church.
St John’s Anglican Church lists services on January 8, 1961 with Rev. L. C. Fryer as rector. Holy Communion at 9:00 am, Junior Bible Class at 10:00, Sunday School and Confirmation with Bishop H. E. Hives at 11:00. St Mary’s Pointe du Bois hosts Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm with Bishop H. E. Hives as guest preacher.
A famous baseball manager once said he does not praise players for doing what they are paid to do. The idea broadens to customer service, suggesting employees deserve only basic courtesy for performing their duties. The column notes readers’ reactions and continues on page 8.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Anna Freidoff late of Jac du Bonnet Manitoba widow deceased. All claims verified by statutory declaration must be sent to Matlin and Company executors at 205 Bank of Nova Scotia Building 254 Portage Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba on or before February 7 1961 dated Winnipeg December 28 1961
Pastor A Doerkson presides at 10 30 arm and Sunday School at 7 39 p m Evangelical Service also at 7 39 p m Mid week prayer service on Wednesday Friday boys and girls club activity noted in local church notice
Henderson works as wife mother and grandmother Elizabeth Henderson died January 2 1900. Remembrance keeps her near as fond memories linger daily. Lovingly remembered by husband Edward daughters Elizabeth and Anne and their families.
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