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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1954
Page
16
Prette seeks a reliable renter for seventy five acres of cultivated all ploughed land located about a half mile from the river portion. Written to Anne Prette at 479 Jubilee Ave Winnipeg Manitoba to apply.
Mrs Ed Patterson enjoys a vacation at her parents home. Mrs Patricia Coucill arrives to teach grades 3 and 4 at Whitemouth school from Manchester England. Seventeen curling rinks entered the season. Redeemer Lutheran church held its annual meeting naming a new slate of trustees. A lively square dance at Municipal hall drew many attendees. New Year celebrations and numerous dinner parties mark the festive season. The piece notes birthdays births and local visits with many residents and guests mentioned. In 1953, sixty three police were killed in the line of duty in the United States.
Miss Loraine Bazay spent a week long holiday at Braintree Manitoba visiting relatives. Arthur Loroff left for Falcon Lake Manitoba where he has found employment for the balance of the winter. Miss Diana Carlson of Fort William Ontario enjoyed a two week vacation at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J H Padura.
Mrs. Alexandra Domish, 78, dies at Hadashville on Sunday December 27 with burial in the local cemetery. Many residents and visitors are listed with Christmas and New Year greetings, family visits, and travel to Winnipeg and other towns. A note records Mrs. Mary Bructanski’s death December 30 and condolences to family including Krawchuk and Sitar relatives, while many others plan winter stays and visits across Manitoba and Ontario.
A historical note states that the United States truck fleet has doubled in size over the last fifteen years, highlighting a major expansion in commercial transportation and freight capacity within the nation.
Atrepa of Fort William Ontario sends an enclosure for a new subscription to the Springfield Leader. He extends thanks to readers and friends and wishes the New Year bring health and happiness.
Mrs Pearl Chomyn aged 69 of Tyndall Manitoba died at her home in Tyndall on January 32 Born in Austria she came to Canada 42 years ago settling in Cook's Creek district before moving to Tyndall She is survived by her husband Michael three sons Steve USA John Marathon Ont James BC three daughters Jessie Vancouver Mrs C P Clark and Mrs W Brory Winnipeg and four grandchildren Funeral services were held January 7 at Tyndall Greek Catholic Church with Rev Father Kaminski officiating Interment was in Tyndall Cemetery Russell Funeral Home handled arrangements
English fortune tellers are liable to imprisonment under the Vagrancy Act of 1824. The ancient law targets persons presenting themselves as seers or using fraudulent means to obtain money, reflecting early 19th century social control.
A century-old lighthouse rises on Fastnet rock off County Cork Ireland and remains visible for 18 months, signaling a landmark coastal beacon amid enduring maritime navigation aids.
The Manitoba Telephone System reviews fire procedure and municipal fire authority arrangements due to rapid expansion and civil defence concerns. A key point is to avoid calling the local operator for fire locations to keep switchboards clear for firefighters and authorities, potentially saving property or life.
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