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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1964
Page
3
The notice lists paid in advance subscription rates of 3.00 per year and 5.00 for two years, with 4.00 per year and 6.00 for two years outside Canada. It notes second class matter authorization by the Post Office Department Ottawa and advertising rates at 5 cents per agate line, 14 lines to an inch, ending with a flat rate.
Former federal economist Dr. O J Firestone warns of a 1966 87 recession but foresees a postwar boom after 1967 with high activity. He cites a six to seven percent 1964 GNP rise and a late 1960s 70s urban building boom, resources expansion, and rapid immigration as drivers.
Health unit describes swimmer’s itch caused by a parasitic worm's larvae from snails. Eggs hatch in six weeks, thousands reach water surface daily, infesting areas over weeks. After swimming, larvae penetrate skin causing tingling, rash, itch, and possible pain. Prevention urges brisk towel drying before evaporation and chemical water treatment as an option. If itching persists, see a doctor.
Rosemary and Pat, Mrs. L Cousins, Enid return from Ottawa with stops in North Bay to visit Braunds. Naismiths vacation at Carberry and Oakville. River Hills girls beat Whitemouth 19 to 17. Seven Sisters children swim trip to Otter Falls. Diane Kretchmer turns two after chicken pox. Howcrofts visit California. Darcy Morton turns eight. Muncers vacation at Minaki.
Charles Meade and Howard Wood visited from Madsen Ontario with other locals in Manigotogan and Bissett last weekend. A bad cut sidelined Billie Barker at Pine Falls Hospital for five days. Phillip Doyle of Winnipeg brought his family to visit. Geraldine Little stayed. Minnie Wood and Yvonne Black also visited. Mrs Louis Simard Sr. went to Gordon Lake Mines then Pine Dock to see family, meeting a sister from Hodgson two years apart. My father from Brandon collapsed and is in serious condition at Brandon General Hospital. Major and Mrs. Hunt plan an early return. both in good health. Dan Christensen returned from city treatments. Johnny Meade drove to visit daughter Eileen in hospital. A brief visit from Bill Scott and Mrs. Feidler of Bissett. Continued on Page 6.
An impending Manitoba legislative session sparks talk of a sales tax to fund homeowner grants, a policy borrowed from British Columbia. Proponents argue it could relieve high municipal taxes for modest homes, while critics warn of political risk and unintended effects.
Church listings announce discussions and prayer group at Mrs Thickfoot home on Wednesday 8 00 p m and a church council meeting at the parsonage on Saturday to discuss a possible site Pastor Don Sjoberg of Calgary will visit for regional missions services on Sunday with Divine Worship at 8 30 and 11 00 a m Sunday School at 9 45 a m Holy Communion services on August 2 at 8 00 and 11 00 a m St Mary s Church Pointe du Bois holds 7 00 p m Holy Communion Christ Church Whitemouth schedules Morning and Evening Prayer on August 2 with Mr R Leckie in charge
The notice lists worship services at Redeemer Whitemouth on Aug 2 at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. St Paul River Hills shows Luther League on July 31 at 7 30 p m and worship on Aug 2 at 11 00 a m with Sunday School at 10 00 a m.
Morning worship at 11 00 a m every Sunday in Pinawa Elementary Auditorium August 2 1964 announced by A F of the United Church listing Anglican Baptist Raithean Mennonite and United Church members in a cross denominational fellowship event
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