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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1951
Page
5
The article discusses self confidence from taking initiative and defines courage as clear risk awareness followed by decisive action. It condemns bravado and needless risk, stressing that true courage involves deliberate decisions rather than avoidance.
The article outlines executive virtues such as decisive judgment over dithering, the balance of authority with responsibility, and the need to delegate to capable subordinates. It stresses seasoned judgment over mere age, the importance of environment, and fostering morale for productive work. It cites Field Marshal Slim to underline leadership breadth and ends with community and club notices.
On Thursday October 25 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion held a whist drive in Pointe du Bois with winners Mrs F Neimi and Mrs R Lodge in ladies play while Leo Chorney and Neils Touminen won men’s prizes. A home cooking sale and raffle added to proceeds totaling 75 dollars. A petit point picture went to J Hunt. The St Mary’s church W A thanked supporters for a lamp raffle drawn October 13 with winner Mrs Séarle and 33.95 dollars raised. A Wolf Cub Boy Scout meeting occurred October 24 in the Community hall.
To Mr. and Mrs. William Sharpe Pine Falls a son Donald Kim October 29 at Pine Falls hospital Let To Mr. and Mrs. A. Pepin Powerview a daughter Evelyn Janice Mary October 28 at Pine Falls hospital Ifaf To Mr. and Mrs. L. Debiens Stead a son Joseph Leon October 31 at Pine Falls hospital Mint To Mr. and Mrs. D. Fontaine Powerview a son Mark Terrance October 23 at Pine Falls hospital
A young man asked at a bookstore if they sold medical books. After hesitation he said he wanted something for beginners on birth control. The clerk asked for author or title but he replied he didn’t care as long as it was for beginners. A note about a camel running speeds is appended.
Funeral services were held October 31, 1951, for James William Laurie the Beausejour post master since 1911 who died suddenly in Beausejour District Hospital. Born in Winnipeg in 1885, he is survived by his wife two daughters one brother and four grandchildren. Pallbearers listed and Renshaw funeral chapels were in charge. The Beausejour Legion will conduct an Armistice service November 11 at 3 pm. Poor eyesight joke closes obituary.
A quip notes a husband earns quickly while his wife handles the money and its use. The line plays on traditional roles with humor about income and control of finances.
An old classified notice offers a fable and home kindergarten study options. It mentions Mrs. Alay Friesen in Beausejour and the Canadian Kindergarten Institute in Winnipeg, inviting Grade XI examinations and home instruction under MCC Schools auspices in Manitoba.
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