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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 16, 1948

Page

2

CARE Drives Aid For War Victims Across Europe

CARE, a non profit coalition of 27 American welfare groups, urges Canadians to aid 14 war devastated European countries. It reports delivering 72 million pounds of food and distributing woolen blankets and clothing. Packages including linen and infant foods are sold through Canadian CARE in Ottawa at ten dollars each with guaranteed delivery.

CARE Canada Cooperative Union of Canada Ottawa

Western Europe unity gains momentum in Brussels pact push

The Brussels talks among Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg spark optimism for a regional defense system dubbed Spaakistan Bevinform. Lovett hints America could roof the house with Western European peace and recovery backing. Moscow’s stance limits hopes yet UN principles remain intact. American support renews hope for broader regional ties across Western Europe.

Brussels Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxemburg Spaak Bevin Lovett America Washington Russia Marshal Smuts Western Europe Eastern United States Christian Science Monitor

Whitemouth Notes Reports Ills and Events

Local column items list illnesses and recoveries including Oscar Petterson and Julius Milbrandt. Noted accidents, birthdays, visitors such as Mrs. Steffenson and Irene Steiner, and community visits by Constable Brown and families. Lon ely Dale school board meeting March 6 and a send off for the Rennie couple.

Pine Falls Collegiate Curling Club Bonspiel 1948

Pine Falls Collegiate hosts a 12 rink bonspiel to decide the 1948 champions. Leading skips are Harland McKew and Bill Fredericks with substitutions by Lint and MacCrae. John Koskenen leaves for Sault Ste Marie to make a new home. Schoolyard notes mention spring feelings and students planning ahead.

Pine Falls Gainsborough Harland McKew Mr. Dunfield Leonard Romano Bill Frederick John Koskenen Sault Ste. Marie

Baby and families face flu season and hospital stays

The note mentions a baby in Children's hospital and Mr and Mrs S R Ellis laid up with flu. Fred Ans visited his wife and family after traveling from Great Falls. Mrs S Gittins and Carol Precious also ill with flu. Carter Construction expands in Seven Sisters for a new power plant. Mr and Mrs J Howcroft welcomed baby Carol home from hospital.

S. R. Ellis Fred Ans Fred Great Falls Mrs. S. Gittins Carol Precious Seven Sisters Carter Construction

Local Notices and Social Notes From The Region

Red River Slim known radio figure. J H Padura left for Taggart Ontario to work with C N R till month end. Eric Vuori returned to Elma after winter in Armstrong Ontario. Allan Leegus of Ghost River Ontario on holiday with parents. Peter Korelewich transferred to Marchand Manitoba replaced by Gordon McKinnon. Lorna Gail Kurian celebrates fifth birthday March 13. Dick Tayl and Helen Jokinen visit Jokinen parents this weekend.

Peter Korelewich, C N.R Marchand Man Gordon McKinnon Lorna Gail Kurian

Oscar Wild returns to work after illness in Great Falls

Great Falls notes Oscar Wild is back at work after illness. Mr and Mrs A W Lee hosted Lawrence for the weekend with Shazaman Sabzali from University of Manitoba visiting. Mr Sabzali's home is in Trinidad. Curtis Baker is hospitalized in Pine Falls for mumps. Mrs A Ross is indisposed for a few days.

Oscar Wild A. W. H. Lee Lawrence Shazaman Sabzali University of Manitoba Sabzali Trinidad Curtis Baker Pine Falls Hospital Donald McKinnon Fort William Ont Mrs A. McKinnon

Hat drying method using a strainer

Dry crocheted or knitted hats over a strainer to shape them during drying. This method ensures proper circulation and quick drying.

Seven Sisters Falls Week of Family Visits and Local News

Gwen Richter spent a weekend with family marking a rare overnight pass from Children's hospital. Visitors to Winnipeg included Mrs. Gillis, W. Altstadt, Mrs. Gittins and David, John Peterson, Jerry Coyne, Tom Ellis, Emil Ricker, Adolf Hintz, and Mr. and Mrs. Smillie with son Michael travelled to Boissevain, Man. Jack Craig added grey Percherons to Horse Range. Dave Moors and Jay Craig tried travelling by team and truck from Sanford last weekend.

Winnipeg B. Gillis W. F. Altstadt S. Gittins David John Peterson Jerry Coyne Tom Ellis Emil Ricker Adolf Hintz Tfuth E. G. Smillie Michael Boissevain Man Smillie Dave Moors Jay Craig Sanford

Community Notes From Elma And Surrounding Areas

Local residents share visits and holidays with relatives in Winnipeg Savant Lake and Fort William. Ted North heads to Toronto for knee surgery. John Pastuchyn tours Fort William Toronto Windsor and Detroit. Mr and Mrs Frank Mykytiik wed in Winnipeg theatre with Pearl Podolchuk as former Elma resident.

Jean Pastuchyn Fort William Toronto Windsor Detroit Mich Frank Mykytiik Winnipeg Auditorium

Honored Guests See Pleasant Evening and Gift

Guests enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant evening as Julius Bencharski is slated to receive birthday congratulations on March 17, St Patrick's Day.

Julius Bencharski St. Patrick’s Day

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Springfield Springfield Leader Limited St James Saciee Walden Post Office Department Lac du Bonnet Cliff Brown W. S. Kennard Seven Sisters Falls Joy Craig Pinawa H. Leith Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Audit Bureau Circulations West Winston Churchill Whitemouth T. G. Erskine Oscar Petterson Ernie Dubincoff Dubincoff Alfie Schatkowsky Julius Milbrandt Bill Millbrandt Elby Gessell Mrs. Steffenson Scots Hill The City Mike Cheswick Lonely Dale School Irene George Steiner Irene Steiner Mrs. Brown Messrs Hubert Jorgenson Gus George Ambrose States West Coast D. M. Wardrop Home Tony Kellner Bill Gillis Ladies’ Aid P. Paulsen Mike Bryck John Steiner Florence Ken Scott Mowbray Man H. Kwast Lonely Dale Bill Bryck Bill Zirk Willie Wardrop Ernie Wixtram W. Ewing Rennie Em x Beverley Segall Clarence Nelson Mr. Lint McLean Mr. MacCrae Margaret Roy Bertha Willcott Phyllis Mastin Verna Perry Mae Miller Rita Lavallee Baby Children’s Hospital Mrs. J. Howcroft Carol Red River Slim J. H. Padura Taggart C.N.R Armstrong Eric Vuori Elma Allan Leegus Ghost River, Ont J. H. Leegus Dick Tayl Helen Jokinen Mrs. E. Jokinen L. Howes A. Ross By Joy Craig Gwen Richter Gwen Ted Braund Braund Jack Craig Jack P. Wardrop Mrs. R. Mymryk William Oscar North Savant Lake O. North Edward A. Sitar Ted North Ted Terry Charney Stony Hill School St. Boniface Manitoba Beausejour R.0.p W. Leghorn B.P. Rock N. Hampsig Sussex Beausejour Hatchery Beausejour, Man Bonnie Hatchery B.B. Dubienski K.C Confederation Life Bldg Winnipeg, Man Red & White Drache Matlin and Abramson Joseph Bellan Harry Hershfield Somerset Bldg Vielting Portage Ave Kensington Laboratory Leland Dangerfield Aho William McLaren Dangertitlo Rupert Clarendon Cisyues Cao Donald Dangerfield Hotels Our Leeds Department Marion St St. Boniface, Man Douglas Sanitary P. F. Douglas Carman Tomlinson, Crowe and Company Hurtig Ladies’ Curling Club K. R. McCuaig
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