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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1948
Page
2
A forum discusses whether Canada should adopt a national labor code and the balance between federal and provincial authority. It covers union security under the Rand formula, use of dues, closed shops, and rules to curb strikes and mass picketing to protect workers, management, and the public.
The Whitemouth council held its March 10 meeting with most members present except Councillor Tony Kellner who is laid up. The upcoming April 13 session may discuss 1948 tax levies and bridge construction at Elma following a March 11 visit to the Department of Public Works. Other items include 1948 road grant improvements and local civic notes.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Jim Willick in Selkirk hospital under Dr. Reid. Gerald Rougeau, at home in Seven Sisters with his parents, attends St Pauls College Winnipeg. Birthday greetings to Willie Kuhn on February 13, aged seventeen. Visitors include Mrs H Blakely and daughter Maureille from Winnipeg. Mr Hinz and family welcomed to Seven Sisters.
Last Sunday night Seven Sisters defeated Great Falls 16 to 6 in a curling game despite Great Falls lacking a local rink. The community reports several illness cases among teachers and residents while Curtis Baker recovers at home and Mrs Magnusson nears post operative recovery. Freight activity continues with Sam Baker’s outfit carrying over 1,000 tons to Ogema Rockland Mines.
The column lists residents on the sick list including Mr. Petterson and Mrs. Laurie. It notes Leo Hares visiting Winnipeg, Rose-Marie Reiman’s March 12 birthday party, and other guests. It reports a $125 Red Cross drive at a Rennie social and promotes an Easter Monday dance March 29 at the municipal hall hosted by the Community Club. Henry Milbrandt’s birthday on April 3 is noted.
Mr. Hinz welcomed three daughters arriving from Germany last Friday. They plan to reside at Grubert's corner. Mrs. Fair visited Kenora and Quebell, Ontario, last weekend with Mr. R. Fair to see Mrs. Fair's parents. Mrs. McWee, mother of Mrs. D. Ambrose, was hospitalized March 17 after a heart attack and was living with Mrs. W. Raines.
In Great Falls, Mr. McKeand leaves the local store after a year to relocate to Steep Rock. We wish him success in his new location and will miss his presence in both the shop and local sports circles.
The contest committee urges prospective contestants to prepare seed supplies ample for sowing at least 40 acres, with a preference for more. Registration and certification of seed are advised. Eligible varieties for Manitoba and Saskatchewan include Montcalm OAC 21 Measury and Ottawa 60, with Ottawa 60 also listed for Alberta as Ollie.
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