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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
6
The May 73rd Home and School Dance in Community Hall draws a good crowd to raise funds for school extras. Reports cover baseball league start, local building projects, Red Cross, weddings, holidays, and community welcomes. Daylight Saving Time, gardening, fires, and local arrivals fill the week in Lac du Bonnet.
Families host relatives from Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Fishing at the falls yields five big fish for A Anderson. Victoria Day visits include Mr and Mrs W Chanway from Winnipeg. A dance at Rienzo Hall features Dick Wendeborn and others. A bridal shower honors Stella Evanochko at Elma Hall.
The town faced odd days after the porch was removed for repairs. A local lady suggests tartan paint to boost its look. The United Church Women's Auxiliary plans a May 25 Tea and Bazaar with knitting, sewing, and a White Elephant Booth plus a Book Stall to attract shoppers and raise funds.
Port Arthur residents Mr and Mrs Tom Bushby visited his mother Mrs G Bushby who plans a Fort William move. John Steiner and Sandy Mac Lennand from Eagle River stayed in Whitemouth. Kenora couple Mr and Mrs W Grynol visited Mrs Brandt in her home. Mr and Mrs W Dickie return to Whittmouth to reside. Neighbors surprised Mrs A Marone for her birthday on Tuesday May 21 with a gift.
The Greek Catholic Church held its annual dinner at Elma Hall last Sunday with about 125 guests attending. Elsie Evanochko and Miss Frances Pamula led the guest list while other locals including Mr and Mrs N Zuk and J Wacina were noted for travel or visits. Nearby visitors this week included families connected to Evanochko and Neyedly among others, as M Zazula plans a stay in Ottermere Ontario.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board warns dealers that permits will be cancelled for violations and announces strict new rules. Dealers must sell to cash buyers, tag each car with price and details, mark sold or optioned cars with buyer details, keep records for repairs or storage, register personal use cars, and publish total sale prices in ads. Buyers are urged to report illegal prices to obtain ceiling pricing and end black market activity.
In early January officials in Winnipeg at the Department of Veterans Affairs arranged services to assist veterans living outside the city who found it hard to visit the Rehabilitation Centre in downtown Winnipeg. The move aims to ease access for those far from the centre.
The Area Rehabilitation Section operates in rural areas and centres outside Winnipeg to speed up service. It handles about 50 letters daily, answers queries, and arranges on the spot benefits or referrals. It supports Citizens Rehabilitation Committees in smaller communities with professionals aiding veterans in starting business or farming ventures.
An old style pharmacy advertisement promotes Goodes Female Pills triple strength to relieve delayed and painful periods. Tower Drug Ltd located at 584 Mountain Ave Winnipeg offers the product on postpaid terms.
An assortment of farm goods and poultry items from a general store and neighboring suppliers. Mentions pedigreed chicks, HIGHEST QUALITY ROLF, sale terms per 100 birds, and Thomson Poultry Farm and Hatchery along with plows for horses and other hardware.
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