30 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
1
Industry Minister Harold Connolly urged full cooperation in Canada as essential in a Halifax speech to a Canadian commercial travellers convention. He argued Canada’s real issue is economic not political and warned wealth and power must not be centralized at others’ expense.
Timmins Ontario police announced a new entry in the lost and found: a kiddie car recently brought to the station. It remains unclaimed by its young owner. In Saskatchewan a farmer hopes rain boosts crops but it also soaks his dog, huddling under a painted green roof as the showers color its coat. A Regina physician placed an advertisement in the local paper offering housing relief and medical aid, noting heat and insomnia as shared concerns.
An Industrial Hygiene Division officer of the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa urges sound proofing walls, proper machine upkeep, and rubber padded machine bases to cut noise levels in workplaces where high noise can damage hearing.
Catherine Forrest a 70 year old Beausejour teacher died in a fire that destroyed Julius School in the early hours of Sunday July 21. Neighbors and farmer helpers fought the blaze but could not rescue her. Candles in her living quarters are believed to have started the fire. The body was released for burial and interred at St Marys Cemetery with funeral services by Rev J Gurka.
Military authorities released word that the souvenir book Holland and the Canadians is distributed as a gift from Holland to Canadian troops. Write to Public Relations Officer, Military District No. 10, Winnipeg for a copy. Include regimental number rank initials name unit and forwarding address. Air Force copies are handled by RCAF Public Relations. Demand outstrips supply but some copies remain.
Dorothy Eleanor Singbeil and Frederick Stienke wed at Beausejour Holy Cross church Golden Bay on July 20 officiated by Rev H Moertemeyer. Bride wore white net over taffeta with Grecian gardenia headpiece and red roses bouquet. Reception at bride’s home, honeymoon brief, couple to reside in Winnipeg. Bruce Barton quote follows.
Buddy Abenstein, forgoing his swim due to a sore throat, rescued Fernand Boulanger a fourteen year old who could not swim after diving from a board at Holiday Beach Lac du Bonnet. The near tragedy underscores river safety rules and the risks of shallow river areas with hidden holes and slippery rocks.
Farmers are urged to attend a Field Crops Day on August 5 at 7 30 p m at Stanley Sikora's Brightstone farm. Extension Service with local cooperation explains seed varieties, rows planted side by side, and expert critiques by C S Prodan and R Whiteman.
The Department of National Health and Welfare promotes a free Master Menu Pattern booklet to help plan outdoor meals and outings. An Ottawa authority says enjoyment is essential to exercise and health, urging daily activity and alertness of body and mind. The booklet is downloadable from provincial and national health departments.
A Canadian roundup of short excerpts from regional papers weighs civil liberties wartime policy, wage equity, and social attitudes. Mentions fair dealing, liberty for law-abiding citizens, and concerns on wage shifts, national registration, and fashion trends amid shortages.
A Lachute editorial urges pride in Canada and a stronger national voice in world affairs through developing Canadian arts and crafts and supporting artists. The Campbellton paper notes veterans training on the job as a top growing program with over 90 percent placement success, praised by both veterans and employers.
Officials of the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa praise service clubs as a force for community improvement and healthier living. They stress members’ spirit drives better environments and outcomes. A good breakfast is vital for children’s school performance and report cards. Nutrition authorities advise juice or tomato juice, wholegrain cereal with milk, Canada Approved bread, and milk or cocoa.
Letter from T Thurlow St James Church Beausejour asks parish visits during first August weekend to boost Anglican Advance Appeal. notes $102,000 raised locally, aims to meet a $100 three year apportionment with prayers and reports to Synod Office. includes quote about prayer’s power and Beausejour date in 1946. Also cites Manitoba Federation telegram response from J Sinnott M P on co operatives tax.
The article reports that the global food crisis may endure four to five years despite improving harvests in 1946 and 1947. Sir John Boyd Orr warns of continued critical conditions and urges international agricultural action. Forecasts show wheat import needs could reach 30 million metric tons, with exports from major exporters unlikely to exceed 20 million tons.
A devotional line credits Mary Baker Eddy with saying that gratitude cannot liquidate debt to God yet a fervent heart and willing hand are known to Him and not unrewarded by Him, emphasizing piety and action.
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