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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
8
The town discusses street paving delays with mixed reports from contractors promising work within a week while many residents prepare for motor trips and family visits. Local social notes list visitors and guests from Winnipeg, New York, Toronto, Lethbridge, and Trail, with ALTAR BOYS recognized for a line-crossing trip after weekend church duties.
Local notices celebrate Hildegard Tiede and Kenneth Hodges wedding at Whitemouth Baptist Church on July 11 with family gatherings and a birthday anniversary party for Rose. Camp programs at Nutimik Lake run for juniors intermediates and older youth. various visits and hospital news listed among River Hills residents and relatives.
Lila May and Audrey Sheir return from the CGIT camp at Brereton Lake while Georgette Moore and Janice Calverly depart for ten days. The column extends condolences to Mr. and Mrs. A. Bjork on the death of Arvid N. Byman of Lac du Bonnet. Visitors include Winnipeg guests, RCMP family relatives, and many local residents from Bissett, Wallace Lake, and nearby towns. A miscellaneous shower honors Sheila Combe, with school auditorium decorations and a village social. Elizabeth Wigle family and other locals host relatives and summer visitors, including trips to Wallace Lake and river lakes.
Grand Marais hosts four grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Fey from Winnipeg for a holiday on the farm. The Webb House, south of Grand Marais, changed owners this summer to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Webb who have moved in and begun renovations. Mrs. Margaret Marshall and sister Mrs. Goulding of The Chalet hosted a family reunion dinner with guests from Winnipeg, California, Atikokan, and a nephew’s family. Billie Thomas, son of Langford Thomas, visits his grandmother Mrs. Eden for the summer. Violet Mackelson works at Grand Beach grocery store for the season. Best wishes go to Mrs. E. Thurgood on her return from Beausejour Hospital. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feniuk of Dunlop.
Items from Pine Falls Hospital noting arrivals and teaching staff at Dunlop school include Mrs Fenruk and two children. West Kildonan residents Rev Fairclough and family stay at St Jude's Parish Hall as services are led. Niece Mrs Kiff and family visit from London Ontario. A farewell tea for Mrs Mary Live in Grand Marais on July 5. Grand Beach reports a record weekend crowd and new home owner Miss Turner on the government met. Barbara Digby of St James visits grandmother Mrs M Digby on Poplar Ave.
Department stores reported a ten percent rise in sales in February 1959 over February 1958, marking a healthy advance in Canada's economy. The data suggests robust consumer activity and a favorable retail outlook amid ongoing economic expansion.
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