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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
3
An opinion piece argues graduates should earn the ceremony by actual marks. It notes many schools celebrate all graduates regardless of performance and warns the practice erodes real achievement. The author cites taxes, parental expense, and social norms as factors shaping the debate.
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture reports heavy cutworm and beet webworm activity affecting gardens flax and sugar beets with spraying guidance and specific insecticides noted. Forage crop advice covers timely mowing windrow curing and protein preservation. New Pig Production Pointers booklets and stubble management publications are available from the department. The FULL 4 H PROGRAM AT PROVINCIAL Brandon Fair Week runs June 29 to July 3 featuring demonstrations displays a large rally parade beef calf showmanship and senior 4 H activities with 1200 girls and 1500 club members expected.
In a June 19 1959 letter readers defend Queen Elizabeth as Canada’s Queen and applaud Canadian traditions. They oppose a new flag, praise Britain’s symbols, and warn against assimilation by new Canadians and US influence while urging continued allegiance to the flag and heritage.
The weekly page lists a 4-H event with tractor obstacle training for girls and Manitoba 4-H members plus an exchange delegation from Minnesota arriving Tuesday for a parade week in the 4-H building. Wedding notices announce KNOPF HILDEBRANDT with Shirley Hildebrandt and Harvey Knopf on May 13 at South St. Pauls Lutheran church Whitemouth with a reception for nearly 300, a River Hills home, and Schmidt Steiner nuptials on June 6 in St Pauls River Hills with Beausejour couple, reception at White mouth Hall, and a honeymoon to Clear Lake.
The Victoria Beach community shares condolences on the loss of twin baby daughters of Mr and Mrs Leslie Thomas and to Mr and Mrs A Monson for their newborn Heather Ellen. Dr Kirk from Fort Garry spoke on mink health topics at a Friday meeting, while locals note visits and family news. Bingo remains weekly at the hall, and residents cheer a 35th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Woods. Other items cover visitors, new baby Etienne Bouthilier, family gatherings, and the Whytes plans for a stone fireplace, with casual remarks on long marriages.
Whitemouth Hospital Guild hosted a June 13 fair in the school auditorium with Mrs. Harry Nelson winning the Star Quilt. The event raised 258 for hospital equipment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Poston at the Lakeview Turkeys Ltd. opening in Lac du Bonnet. Community birthdays, hospital stays, and local church and school events are noted, plus plans for picnics and youth activities.
In mid June heavy rain kept flood areas active at Ste. Anne Lorette and St. Vital as a crest is hoped to be over. Visitors from Vancouver BC and New York stayed with local families including Mr and Mrs A McKinnon and Mrs J Ewanochko. A stag and shower honored Miss Lena Antosh and Steve Shewchuk at Elma hall with many gifts.
A lighthearted quip notes that she marries often, joking that her bridesmaids stay on salary to match the recurring weddings. The line reflects social chatter and playful humor within the community.
Classified item list offers a registered yearling Herdford bull and a 7 percent Evinrude outboard motor. Includes contact: Joseph Dupont St George, Man, Ph. 925 Pine Falls. Also advertises Ostrex Tonic Tablets at 69 cents, druggists. 1954 New Holland baler with PTO in very good condition for $900. contact Bill Fandych, Allegra, Man, Brokenhead 2240.
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