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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1953
Page
2
An editorial argues that inflation erodes life insurance and other protections for widows and orphans. It condemns cheap money policies and Keynesian economics, urging women to form a "Future Widows of Canada" society as a critique of postwar financial trends.
Winnipeg celebrated Coronation Week with Portage Avenue glowing in lights and displays while crowds filled streets for parades services and fireworks. The piece notes eight women candidates in the Manitoba Sweepstakes reflecting rising female political interest, cites Manitoba publishers meeting to boost weekly papers, discusses gambling, Winnipeg representation, rural urban balance, and ends with a Manitoba student’s pole-sitting record.
The Seven Sisters hospital guild met on June 1 with fair attendance and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. G. L. Carr. first vice-president Mrs. M. Everson. second vice-president Mrs. E. Braund. secretary Mrs. F. Oxholm. treasurer Mrs. H. Ligertwood. Additional posts include ways and means convenor Mrs. J. Howcroft, and members Mrs. J. Gibbins, Mrs. A. Schwegga, Mrs. F. King, Mrs. D. Cramer, Mrs. E. Rohrig. membership Mrs. L. Rempel, River Hills, Mrs. J. Craig, Mrs. B. Emes. Upper Seven Sisters Mrs. W. McGibbon. Town site public relations Mrs. S. Melnick. social Mrs. H. Solar. hospital gift shoppe Mrs. M. Thomson and Mrs. C. Hill.
Recent estimates indicate the average Canadian telephone user contributes $12 per year in taxes to the Federal government when paying their bills.
An hour's work by the average Canadian worker would buy at least four times the goods and services in 1947 that an hour of labor could purchase in 1847 according to recent statistical studies.
A long excerpt details Sir Oliver Lodge and his scientific work alongside reflections on atomic power. It notes the Nevada test firing of a 1,000 pound shell named Atomic Annie near Las Vegas, comparing its force to Hiroshima. The piece contrasts Lodge’s ethic with the modern atomic age and mentions related scientific achievements and honors.
Louisa Sinclair opens her summer home in Tyndall and visits by H Wallegham and Jack Hill. Birth announced for Ronald Finlay son of Ed and Gerry Beaudry Dacombe. Teddy Blair hosts a horseshoe gathering with Hugh Hurrell and Harry Wallegham winning. Jack Leiman treated for a badly lacerated finger from a power saw. Farewell party for Joe Engler and son David as they move to Whitemouth. John takes over at the Hydro station.
The Joint Hospital Building fund has surpassed the $1,230,000 mark mainly from gifts by corporations and individuals. A province wide appeal is planned with a $8,000,000 goal to boost bed space and expand laboratory, surgery and teaching departments at the General and Children's hospitals.
Diphtheria is a contagious disease especially dangerous to children. Epidemics once struck communities with children and adults affected. A toxoid vaccine now provides a reliable immunization against diphtheria. In nearly all Canadian communities immunization is available free of charge.
A 1910 acre produced 26 bushels needing 35 man hours. Modern machinery yields 38 bushels per acre with only 17 man hours required, showing significant labor efficiency improvements.
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