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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1947
Page
4
Imperial Chemical Industries plans a 68 million pound factory at Wilton Tees the largest British industrial project of its kind. When finished the plant should become one of the world's biggest chemical works and provide about 10 000 jobs.
Britain expands interrupted apprenticeship programs to retrain workers after war service. Each main industry adopts its own scheme aimed at ensuring skilled trade qualifications. Apprentices receive wages aligned to their adult status during retraining.
The British Industries Fair opened on May 5 with 14 interpreters ready to translate 26 languages for Operation Babel at Castle Bromwich Birmingham. Interpreters will also staff main-line stations in Birmingham and London extending into the fair, covering languages from Norwegian to Esperanto.
Britain and Ireland shipyards are producing over 2,000,000 tons of merchant vessels, the highest since March 1922, per Lloyds Register. The figure equals 543 percent of the world total excluding Denmark, Germany, Japan, Poland, and Russia, with the United States falling to about 215,000 tons and Sweden and France at 244,000 and 233,000 tons respectively.
At Earls Court London the Textile section hosts a moth circus opened May 5. Live grubs feed on untreated cloth while avoiding cloth treated by a special process that is 100 percent moth proof. An amplifier will let visitors hear the grubs at work.
A philosophical quip notes that happiness comes from adapting temperament to fit changing conditions. The idea elevates the virtue of flexible character over fixed contentment in any given situation.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Rattai farm house and barn, located one and a half miles west of Beausejour, in the early hours of May 18. Mr and Mrs Rattai and their three children escaped unharmed as firefighters and local residents battled the blaze with insurance covering both buildings. Constables Bembridge and Cunningham helped secure the scene and assisted the victims to Beausejour.
Threatening skies and chilly winds reduced turnout at Pine Falls Open ing Day Sweepstake, the season opener. About 30 entrants praised AI condition of the course after Art Land’s upkeep. Winners include Men Low Out G Mulligan 29 and tied 2nd low out M W Turner and S Holick 33, Ladies Low Out Ruth Farmer 38 and 2nd low Catherine Irvine 41. Club officials list committee chairs and set a $5 non resident member fee to entice out of town golfers.
A Pine Falls restaurant debuted the Moron’s Ecstacy Mammoth Sundae with eight scoops of vanilla and lime ice cream plus fruit and nuts as a wager. A teen girl attempted to finish the colossal dish without rest breaks but quit as the ice cream melted. several boys finished the remaining portions while she recovered enough to attend a theater show afterward.
Elmer Crozier of Lac Du Bonnet tested a tractor on a hillside at Little Rock. The machine landed in a hole, rolled over sideways twice, then righted itself and kept moving as if nothing had happened.
Shirley Drysdale daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Drysdale of Beausejour is among the graduates of St Boniface School of Nursing. She was born in Beausejour and studied there before entering nursing training after working for Manitoba Telephones.
Mrs. F Harrison won second prize a bottle of her favourite hand lotion. The bountiful lunch served by the ladies of the organization featured fruit salad and cakes praised as beyond a mere lunch class.
A May 17 ceremony at Whitemouth South Lutheran Church united Helen Dorothy Letkeman and Alfred Michael Schatkowsky. Rev J Just officiated with Betty Lange performing the Wedding March. The bride wore a white sheer gown with a brocaded bodice and long sleeves, a heart shaped halo veil, and carried blush roses and sweet peas. Maid of honor J Hiebert wore a grey two piece and a roses corsage. Anne Letkeman and Jeanne Schatkowsky attended in blue sheets with pink headdresses and rosy pom bouquets.
The home of M. Kul baba in Elma was destroyed by fire on Sunday May 18 at 8 am. Kul baba was feeding cattle when the fire broke out. neighbors V. Wasiuta and J. Melnychenko helped save furniture. Insurance covered some loss. the Kulababas are staying with Mrs Kul baba’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D rachimec.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Pine Falls Canad ian Legion held a wind-up party in United Church club rooms with about sixty guests. Bingo provided thrills, and Mrs. Jack Jaques won three prizes around her card. The white elephant sale yielded pleasant surprises, and Mrs. E Manson won the first prize in the evening's draw.
An accident four miles east of Seddon's Corner Friday evening May 23 involved a Winnipeg driver F Brown and three passengers. The tire blew out, the car rolled over several times, injuring passenger George H. Smith who was taken to hospital by Dr J Brook. The driver Wm Wilson and C Nixon were uninjured. the 1937 Oldsmobile Sedan sustained extensive damage.
The bride, a flower girl in white, wed with the groom attended by his brother Johnny Schatkowsky and cousin Willie Lange. The Municipal Hall hosted the reception with music by the local orchestra. Relatives from Morden and Gladstone visited the bride's parents as the couple plan a home in the Whitemouth district.
A Crescent Bay School benefit Saturday night raised 145.05 for Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bruneau, who lost their home in a recent fire. The thanks of the couple were voiced by Mrs. Bruneau, a war bride, who praised Canadian generosity. Fred Sellers was commended for directing the drive.
Visitors staying in Canada longer than seven days may apply to the Local Ration Board nearest their residence to obtain sugar and butter coupons. Sugar for canning is not available to tourists.
Whitemouth Municipal Council met on Tuesday May 13 led by Reeve Ed Henderson with all councillors present. They discussed funding for the Whitemouth Consolidated School and the debt owed to the School Board, hoping debt payments will clear soon so construction can proceed. The ratepayers urge timely payment and school completion this year as the Field Day is planned for early next month with an announced date.
Staff at Deer Lodge hospital congratulates two current surgeons, Dr. W. B. MacKinnon and Dr. J. H. Moir, and two former colleagues who earned Master of Surgery degrees from the University of Manitoba at the recent convocation.
Dr Lynn Gunn, medical superintendent, notes four diplomas in the degree were awarded to war veterans connected with Deer Lodge hospital. All recipients, graduates of the University of Manitoba, served during the last war with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in Canada and overseas.
Church of England announces weekly schedule Fort Alexander services Sundays 11 a.m. prayer meetings Wednesdays 7 30 p.m. Pine Falls Sunday School 11 a.m. services 7 p.m. Thursday prayer meetings. Ladies Guild meets every third Tuesday. W H J Walter L Th Dur Eng.
The notice lists Whitemouth United with Sunday School at 10 am and Morning Service at 11 am on Sundays.
Whitemouth Baptist Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Service at 11 a.m. Rev. Fred Ohlman serves as pastor. Notre Dame Parish on standard time lists weekday Masses and devotions with Ember days observed.
The schedule lists St John’s Anglican Lac du Bonnet morning prayer and sermon at 11.00 am with Sunday School at 2.30 pm and Evening Prayer at 7.00 pm led by Rev. E. K. Bissell. St Joseph’s National Catholic Church conducts Holy Mass on Sunday at 11.00 am and Evening Prayers at 8.00 pm.
The Full Gospel Mission in Lac du Bonnet lists morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday activities include chorus singing and an object lesson for boys and girls.
Beausejour and Tyndall churches announce services on Sunday with Sunday School options. Garson church offers a 2 p.m. service and 1 p.m. Sunday School led by Student Minister E Bennett.
Gospel services every Wednesday at 8 p.m. led by Rev. Oscar Vouga. St. Ouen's holds services each Sunday at 2 30 p.m. with Sunday School at 1 30 p.m. Evangelist Robt. Dripps listed among ministry figures.
The Pine Falls United Church lists Sunday services at 11.00 a.m. and an adult Bible class after, with an evening service at 8.15 p.m. A Wednesday 7.00 p.m. young adult study group meets, directed by Rev. John E. Huncer and mentor C. Rempel for the Trail Rangers.
Beausejour Lutheran churches publish service calendar from June 1 to June 29. Events include English language Holy Communion at St. Paul on June 1, 8, 15, and 29 at 11 am with Cross Golden Day and Zion in Beausejour. a June 22 synod convention. Rev. H Mortelmeyer to lead the June 29 service.
The Seven Sisters Church conducts its usual Sunday service at 7 p.m. with parishioners gathering for worship.
8St Marys Anglican Pointe du Bois holds Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Morning prayer at 11.00 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7.00 p.m. Rev. E K Bissell is the incumbent.
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