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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1959
Page
2
An ancient link ties Ostara to spring symbols of rabbits and eggs. Christians adopted these signs for Easter, reframing eggs as rebirth and the rabbit as the egg bearer who hides eggs for children.
The Elrose Lions Club reports 140 Nabob coffee coupons sent by Mrs. Gilbert Rudd of Sanctuary, reaching the 3150 objective for a large electric coffee maker for the Elrose Arena. District residents and former locals contributed, with the club thanking supporters in The Review of Elrose Sask.
A fragmented print advert promotes a chrysanthemum motif for crochet medallions usable on scarves cloths and spreads. It notes pattern 7232 medallion 413 inches in size, mentions cotton thread, a Bend location and a price of thirty five cents with cryptic phrases about secreta aghomps and Toronto names.
W A Bill Sheard, chief highways construction engineer, describes the branch as watchdogs for highway building. The team focuses on costs, material pricing, haulage, and location of deposits to minimize expense while meeting high engineering standards. They prepare contracts, monitor bituminous, culverts, and surveys and oversee new construction and rebuilding across Saskatchewan’s 8,179 mile system.
William Howell, a well known Hogadone District farmer, had an accidental two ride with his family dog driving a tractor on a hay road. The dog touched the clutch twice causing forward movement both times as Howell stood by. The incident, noted in Innisfail's Province service notes, highlights rural highway and contractor challenges.
CFOC officials and the Western Development Museum announce West of Yesterday a program produced by Russ Down with Serank Callaghan narrating to highlight the museum’s history and aims. A new For Dancers Only segment airs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 30 pm featuring late thirties and forties dance bands.
Readable lines describe a baby carriage cover with embroidery and ribbons. The advertisement notes a transfer pattern T7176 with directions and yarn details. Send thirty five cents and plain name and address to Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street W Toronto.
The tuberculosis death rate in Canada is falling steadily though 1,183 deaths from the disease were recorded in the period. Authorities note ongoing public health measures and medical advances helping reduce mortality. Public health officials emphasize continued vigilance and vaccination efforts.
Birds begin their south to north migration across the prairie. Horned larks, crows, ducks, geese, meadowlarks, tree sparrows and other species arrive, seeking nesting sites among stumps, groves, and grasses. The Saskatoon Natural History Society offers a yearly subscription to The Blue Jay for nature lovers, with Dr George Ledingham accepting subscriptions at 2335 Athol Street Regina for one dollar.
Garden Brightener Packet No 5 offers Pattern 366 with actual size cutting guides for a terraced plant stand suitable for indoors or outdoors. The pattern includes directions for summer use and comes in a set of five patterns for 1.75 dollars. Department PLPN., 4433 West Sth Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
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