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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
2
An editorial argues newspapers ignore the moon while reporting sun times and weather, noting scarce moon data in almanac or weather pages. It suggests readers rely on memory or libraries, and that only deeply devoted readers would track moonrise versus general audience interest.
Japan saw a high local election turnout near ninety percent, described as a world record for non compulsory voting. The Liberal party led by Prime Minister Yoshida won in fifty three districts while Communists won none, Socialists fared poorly with only eleven districts, and party splits emerged amid treaty politics and internal Right-Left tensions.
John Pizednowek of Allegra Man died in Selkirk at 64. Beloved husband of Teenie, he came to Canada 50 years ago and lived in Allegra district. Survived by widow, his mother, a son, a daughter, a son in law, a brother and two sisters. Funeral May 26 at 10 am in Allegra Roman Catholic church with Interment in local cemetery. Russell funeral home Beausejour assisted.
Winnipeg area social column notes visiting relatives and hospital stays. Mrs E Howcroft in Winnipeg General hospital and Mrs G Cousins in Grace hospital. Several local families and young people out for the holiday. Teddy Raines and Nancy Kennedy wed at St Stephens Broadway United Church with Rev H Frame officiating and plan to reside on Academy Road after a trip to Texas. Seven Sisters Craft Guild held May meetings with guest speaker Mrs Biglow of Winnipeg.
A five day fishing derby at Flin Flon from July 8 to 12 offers a 1951 model car as top prize for the largest trout. The event, the first of its kind in Canada, expects anglers from across Canada and the United States. Daily prizes will honor the biggest trout each day amid contests, games, dancing, and fish fries for all ages.
The Lords back returning the Stone of Scone to Scotland with the General Assembly expected to request its return to Edinburgh and transportation south for coronations. Some Scots see the issue as nationhood symbol, while others resist, urging a clear path to independence and renunciation of any coronation claim.
Beausejour toppled East Selkirk 9 2 in the South division opener of the Eastern Manitoba Amateur Baseball league played Sunday at Beausejour. Star pitcher Bernard Drydale fanned 13 and hit a home run, while newcomers Marty Martin and Neil Bruce impressed at short and first base. Beausejour listed players include Drydale Bruce Feschuk Kubish Martin Hayes Coughlin Campbell and RA Hayes.
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