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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

4

District Representatives Named for Several Communities

District representatives listed include Lac du Bonnet with Mrs. Cliff Brown and W. S. Kennard. Seven Sisters Falls with Mrs. M. Everson. Pisewa with Mrs. H. Leth. Great Falls with Miss Betty Jean Thorbergson. Bissett with Martha Wegle. Whitemouth with Mrs. T. G. Erskine. St. Georges with E. J. Bouvier. Beausejour with Valerie Manchester. Pine Falle with Vesta van Mailsen. Elma with C. Wendeborn. Pointe du Bois with Alex Brown. and Tyndall with L. A. Wawryshyn.

Lac du Bonnet Cliff Brown W. S. Kennard Seven Sisters Falls M. Everson Pisewa H. Leth

The British Empire and Its Unplanned Rise Across Asia

A historical overview argues British rule grew without a plan, from Alfred the Great to India. It credits unanticipated empire growth to defense and trade needs, noting Clive’s early conquests, Crown takeover in 1858, and Gandhi Nehru Jinnah’s education in England fueling self government.

Alfred the Great Drake Napoleon Nelson Hitler RAF Britain Arnim Westerholt Nazi Germany Germany Westerholt Africa Middle East India East India Companies Clive East India Company Madras Afghanistan Bengal Queen Victoria Lord Curzon George V Delhi London Burma Ghandi Nehru Jinnah England

Elmore Philpott Urges U S Leadership By Ending Lynch Law

The writer argues that the United States must end white supremacy and lynching to gain moral global leadership. He asserts race equality is essential to democracy and warns that unless whites act, the world will demand change and the country risks isolation.

United States Great American Republic U.S.A

English Humor and Cockney Wit in a Grim Journal Column

A collage of English humor, lipstick cup woes, and crude jests dominates a satirical column. The piece riffs on lipstick stained cups, dim restaurant manners, and a run of grim Cockney humor. It closes with a series of social notices and a wished-for speedy recovery for Alvin Tyndal after a broken leg.

Alvin Tyndal Pine Falls Hospital

Our Town: Decline of the 10 Cent Hamburger

A columnist laments the modern hamburger’s decline from a simple three-ingredient staple. He mocks the current overstuffed, greasy versions and warns they strain small shops financially while urging readers to seek the old unadorned bun and meat.

Brief remark on race and power in a tense moment

A controversial line contrasts whites with non-white groups over weapons and punishment. The speaker warns that severe consequences would follow if non-whites imitate white actions, signaling racial tension and potential violence dynamics.

Pinawa Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Mrs H Leith and Mr W Loveridge visit Winnipeg with family. Mrs E Dobbin and relatives join Mr Dobbin in Winnipeg. Mrs F Wilkie and Miss Helen Ryplanski also in Winnipeg for several days.

W. E. Loveridge Dale Glen E. Dobbin Maureen Baby Bruce Winnipeg Helen Ryplanski

Weekend Visits and Family Trips Across Canadian Towns

Arthur Arneson and family spent last weekend at Great Falls. Mrs. Fargey of Vancouver visited her sister Mrs. A W H Lee. Mr. Lawrence Lee visited Winnipeg for two days. Kenneth Texmo spent Saturday in Winnipeg visiting his sister in law newly arrived from Vancouver. Ken spent Sunday at home in Pinawa with his parents. Mrs. William Fraser spent a week in Winnipeg. Warren Sinnock now works at Pine Falls Paper Mill. Mrs. Hugh Fraser visited Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser of Great Falls.

Arthur Arneson Great Falls Mrs. Fargey Vancouver A. W. H. Lee Lawrence Lee Winnipeg Kenneth Texmo Ken Pinawa William Fraser Warren Sinnock Pine Falls Hugh Fraser

Prairie moisture dips but remains above last year

A weekly precipitation report shows total moisture at 92 percent of normal across the prairies, with Manitoba at 89 percent and Alberta at 69 percent. Rainfall since April 1 stands at 66 percent of normal for the three provinces, and Manitoba districts 16 and 11 are normal or better while others lag. Overall, crops need more rain.

Prairies Manitoba Alberta Prairie

Miss Ruby Spencely Visits Several Manitoba Schools

Miss Ruby Spencely director of the Junior Red Cross spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs George Ortinein in Great Falls. She also toured Brookfield Newcombe Seven Sisters Falls and Mud Falls schools during her stay.

Ruby Spencely Red Cross George Ortinein Great Falls Miss Spencely Brookfield Newcombe Seven Sisters Falls Mud Falls

Ear trouble warns against swimming during infection

Health notice advises people with acute or chronic ear trouble to consult their doctor before swimming or bathing. Water in the middle ear may lead to infection that could spread to the inner ear and mastoid sinuses.

Water entry risks in swimming neglect nose protection

Medical authorities warn water forced up the nose can spread infection to the nose throat and sinuses. They advise keeping the nose free and limiting feet first dives while noting humans cannot close nostrils or protect eyes underwater as ducks can.

Reducing Safely for Overweight Adults Over 40

The text advises careful supervised weight loss for those over 40. It warns that weight gain may reflect health factors and only a trained medical professional can judge. It cautions against sudden exertion and notes risks if excess weight stems from organic disease.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Che Springfield Lan Aed Peat Ty Tar Jetkas Londen Tee Hee Post Office Department Vesta van Mailsen Elma—C. Wendeborn Pointe du Bois Alex Brown Tyndall L. A. Wawryshyn Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Audit Bureau Circulations British Empire Lewis Milligan Elmore Philpott U.S Soviet Russia West American South Arry Bill Mother Father A Erickson Gary Margaret Pearson M. Pearson Jules Gauthier O. Bernard B.C R. Pearson Richard J. Richards R. Wright Hans Erickson H. Battram States L. Watchhorn Carman, Man Eleanor Shanks Mrs. F. Wilkie Mrs. F. Shanks Messrs. R. Pearson Pat Patterson Paul Ryplanski Jack Thomson Our Town Jack Scott F. Wilkie Betty Jean Canada's Health B.B. Dubienski K.C Confederation Life Winnipeg, Man Man Drache Matlin and Abramson Beausejour Joseph Bellan Harry Hershfield Somerset Bldg Winnipr Seiden Cokmone
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