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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
8
A Sydney era note cites population figures with about 30 000 full blooded Aborigines current versus 200 000 at initial contact. It juxtaposes the biblical verse on mercy and debt from Psalm 37 21 to reflect on colonial impact and moral framing of the era.
The continuation outlines that MacDuff will take over several branches from the Trade Department under Assistant Deputy Minister B. G Barrow. The new Industry Department will focus on labor‑intensive manufacturing, avoid retail and service sectors, and coordinate with provincial bodies to prevent overlap. It stresses incentives via taxes and tariffs, with export market work shared with Trade and Finance.
A pro forma date governs dissolution and renewal, with the earliest possible moment used. The latest Liberal Government, honoring its pledge, chose an identical day for the event, maintaining a consistent schedule across transitions.
Local items report visits among residents at Bissett and Hole River. Anniversary greetings, upcoming marriages, student moves, school injuries, and sports results feature alongside PTA efforts for a Dental Clinic and a pie social to benefit the baseball club. Treaty Day and fishing-tag rewards are noted with regional small-town updates.
May 8 birthday for Mrs. Charlie Merke. Land sale near the river to Eddie and landowner Klaprat, with house-building plans. May 9 River Hills school grounds clean up followed by family games and a weiner roast. Winnipeg trip to visit ill Mr. Newman. Additions to homes by Alfred Tiede and Tony Sharer. Car accident near Nutimik Lake injures Jim Murphy. Albert Tiede returns home from Whitemouth hospital. Alma Dalman staying with Kosloskis. Get well wishes for L. Beyer and Mrs. Beyer after operations. Baptist Ladies Aid meets May 28 at Mrs. Barsky. Harry and Judy Henschell celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary with gifts and lunch.
The Women's Institute held a bake sale and tea with convener Mrs. Warren and committees. Proceeds about $80. Quilt and cake draws awarded to Perry Bracken and Billy Sutherland. Radio and blanket prizes won by H. Petersen and B. Sinclair. A cystic fibrosis film night featured Dr. Lertzman and Mr. McQuitty of the CF Foundation. A silver tea supported CF. 4-H leader Mrs. Bracken to represent Eastern Manitoba at the 50th anniversary celebrations in Toronto. Unveiling of a plaque at Roland marking the first 4-H Club in Canada occurred May 12. Relatives gathered May 4 for a surprise at Mr. and Mrs. Harry’s home.
Family and friends gathered to honor Mr. and Mrs. Henschell on their 25th anniversary. Guests offered congratulations, a luncheon followed served by Mrs. Bill Henschell and Mrs. Ben Palmer. A four tier wedding cake adorned the table as the couple received an eight place setting of English china and an electric kettle.
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