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Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 25, 1946

Page

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Local Manitoba District Totals From Circulation Report

The OCR lists multiple place names in the Peid circulation area including LAC DU BONNET Pine Falls Beausejour Whitemouth Janow Ilse Sevns Pointe DI Bois Great Falls St George Brightstone Springwell Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Red Lake Outside Points 116 District Rep. 6esn.

Peid Lac DU Bonnet Pine Falls Beausejour Whitemouth Pointe DI Bobois Great Falls ST. George Brightstone Springwell Pinawa Bird River Lettonia Bissett Red Lake

Homeless bear cub sought by Canadian wildlife group

A bear cub found beside its mother and another cub that had been shot is being considered for a new home. Dr S Z Bennett, president of the Fish and Game Association, said a Calgary Zoo placement is possible as the search for a suitable residence continues.

Salmon Arm B.C S. Z. Bennett Fish and Geme Association Calgary Zoo

RCMP Assigned to Stamp Out Island Liquor Stills

Ten members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been assigned to Prince Edward Island to end illegal manufacture of alcoholic spirits. They will devote all their time to locating stills and enforcing the dry province law.

Charlottetown Royal Canadian Mounted Police Prince Edward Island

Parents Urged to Guide Youth on Bird Killing and Vandalism

The Wawanesa Optimist notes irate citizens asked the paper to warn boys about the evils of killing birds and breaking street lights with sling shots and air guns. It says responsibility rests on parents and mentors, not the paper.

Wawanesa

Women’s Army Will Disband in Latter Part Of September

London reports that the Canadian Women’s Army Corps Overseas completed repatriation paperwork. Most personnel will sail home as space becomes available, with rear parties to follow by June end. Canada plans full CWAC disbandment late September. peak strength exceeded 22,000 in November 1945.

London Eng Canadian Women's Army Corps High Seas Aldershot A. C. L. Dawton Berlin United Kingdom Italy Europe Netherlands Canada

Used Car Sales Under Strict Control

The Prices Board tightens rules on used car transactions. Dealers must sell to any cash buyer without trade-ins, all cars need price model year and details on tags, and sale statements must be signed. Sold or optioned cars require an order tag with buyer details. deposits may not exceed five days. Report any above ceiling pricing to Prices Board to curb black market.

Prices Board

Farmer sprains toe after boots mismatch with cow

Romance Saskatchewan. Farmer Joseph Seier reports a shoe salesman and a stubborn heifer clashed over new work boots. He slipped while shoe width proved uneven, injuring his big toe as the incident unfolded on his Saskatchewan farm.

Mr. Seier Joseph Seier Regina

Leonard Squad Defeats Rovers In Close Season Opener

On Sunday at Pine Falls the Leonard squad edged the Rovers 14 to 13 in a seesaw softball game. Leonard pitchers Johnson and Starr faced Mazier and Jarowski for the Rovers while Kolesnick umpired. The teams traded early leads before Leonard secured the winning run in the ninth inning.

Pine Falls Rovers Athletic Club Leonard Rovers Leonard Boys Johnson Starr Mazier Jarowski Kolesnick

Six Springfield Soldiers Among Canadian Returnees

Six soldiers from the Springfield district were among hundreds of Canadian troops aboard the Ile de France returning home on Friday. Names listed include Signalman A. J. Pfeifer Lac du Bonnet Trooper M. Iwanoczko Elma Sergeant D. L. Semenko Beausejour Trooper P. Padolchuk Elma Sgt. H. H. Schinkle Lowland Private W. C. Raines Seven Sisters Falls.

Canada Ile de France Springfield District A. J. Pfeifer Lac du Bonnet M. Iwanoczko Elma D. L. Semenko Beausejour P. Padolchuk H. H. Schinkle Lowland W. C. Raines Seven Sisters Falls

Pine Falls Softball Schedule for Men and Girls

The schedule lists seven men's games and six girls games to be played at the Main Diamond. All matches start at 7:00 p.m. Events feature Leonard, University, Legion, Rovers, and Mill, with dates stretched from June 27 to July 31.

Pine Falls Leonard University Legion Rovers High School Mill Mill Juy

National Barley Contest Seeks Field Judging Applications

Contestants must submit field judging applications by June 29. Forms have been mailed to provincial chairmen and are to be sent to the Provincial Chairman, National Barley Contest, Department of Agriculture, Winnipeg Regina or Edmonton, as applicable.

Department of Agriculture Winnipeg Regina Edmonton

Farewell party for the Gretsingers by Pine Falls and Rebekah lodges

A large farewell event was given to Mr and Mrs E Gretsinger on June 17 by Pine Falls Lodge No 63 and Coronation Rebekah Lodge No 51. The United Church Club rooms featured ferns and blooms, with court whist, singing, a farm quartet skit, piano solos, and a presentation of pins and gifts. Ed and Hattie had a Farm was performed, prizes awarded, and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne before closing with three cheers.

E. Gretsinger Pine Falls Lodge A. B. Smith Henry Halpin Bill Frederick A. Brown Roy Gretsinger Jack Huhn M. Clayton M. Sharpe Coronation Rebekah Lodge Gretsinger Rebekah Pin Pine Falls Lodge No 1.C. O.F Pine Falls

Judging Criteria For Provincial Field Crop Entries

The form must be mailed to the provincial committee chair by June 29. Judges will be field crop specialists from the Dominion Department of Agriculture or Plant Products Division. The maximum possible score is 100 points, based on neatness, weed freedom, purity, pest absence, stand uniformity, maturity evenness, and apparent yield.

Dominion Department of Agriculture

Experts Confer On Milk Crisis

A Pointe du Bois delegation travels to Lee River to secure a new milk source as Lac du Bonnet dairy owner Alex McIntosh exits the business on July 3. Sam Square, Ed Stairs, Pete Martin, and Jack Garrett inspect John Chulka’s farm and arrange a supply deal amid a lighthearted tour of dairying quirks and host hospitality.

Pointe DU Bois Alex. McIntosh Lac du Bonnet Messrs Sam Square Ed. Stairs Pete Martin Jack Garrett John Chulka Lee River Pointe Dus Bois E. Stairs Italy Jersey Square Garrett

Birth of Eleven Pound Three Ounce Girl in Ladywood

A bright page records the birth of an eleven pound three ounce girl to Mrs. Frank Smolinski in the Ladywood district. Elizabeth is the name chosen for the newborn. Both mother and baby are reported to be fine, while information on the father’s condition was not available at press time.

Ladywood Frank Simolinski Elizabeth

Kelbert WurchWedding. Bride Rose Durch and Edward Kelbert wed

A wedding held June 15 joined Rose Durch and Edward William Kelbert at St Quen's parish. Reverend Vouga officiated. Bridesmaid Dorothy Kelbert wore pale blue, best man Leonard Ward. Reception at the bride’s home followed, with clergy guests present. The couple will reside at St Ouen's near Kelbert's home.

Rose Adolph Durch Edward William Kelbert John Kelbert St. Quen's Oscar Vouga Dorothy Kelbert Leonard Ward

Enlightened Voters Needed Quote from Port Frances Times

A Port Frances Ontario Times editorial calls for an enlightened electorate. It argues government must be based on knowledge held by leaders and citizens who advise or criticize intelligently, not on personal whims or prejudices. The piece reflects on fading “good old days” of simple governance.

Port Frances Ont

Extensive Medical Services For Veterans At Deer Lodge Winnipeg

Winnipeg veterans receive 24 hour medical care through the Out patients Department in the Commercial Building, serving discharges within a year. In 1945 and early 1946 the unit handled tens of thousands, with on site doctors, visiting physicians, and nurse staffed clinics to diagnose treat and hospitalize as needed.

Winnipeg Department of the Winnipeg Department of Veterans Affairs Commercial Building Deer Lodge Hospital DVA

Canadian-born Governor for Malta

Francis Campbell Ross Douglas MP, newly appointed Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Malta, born in Canada in 1889 and educated at Glasgow University. MP for North Battersea since 1940, former Parliamentary Private Secretary to Education and Home Secretaries. Board roles include Railway Assessment Authority and Public Works Loan Board. chairman of London County Council Finance Committee and House of Commons Estimates Committee. Acceptance would require resignation from Parliament.

Francis Campbell Ross Douglas M.P Malta Edmond C. A. Schreiber K.C.B D.S.O Canada Glasgow University North Battersea Ministry of Education Home Secretary Railway Assessment Authority Anglo-Scottish Railway Assessment Authority Public Works Loan Board London County Council House of Commons Douglas

Regulation and earnings control in Canada

The Chilliwack Progress argues for government rules to curb rising prices and to extend earnings control to labor management and agriculture, not just regulate others. It urges a strong state role in wages and profits across sectors.

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