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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1957
Page
8
Manitoba project summary describes long term public works drainage efforts with major Elm Creek Floodway as 1957 key scheme. It notes double dyke, concrete ford, erosion-control weir, bridges on Scott drain, and floodway works draining 2300000 acres. Over $3.5 million spent in five years by province and municipalities.
Community calendar lists meetings at Memorial Hall Village Office and Legion Hall dates to Oct 15. Locals share visits to Winnipeg Regina and California while many elders marked birthdays church events and hospital updates. Red Cross Blood Bank drive and local social events feature in Whitemouth area notes.
The Manioba Royal Commission on Education will hear briefs at Whitemouth Consolidated School auditorium on Thursday October 17 at 8 p.m. School trustees from Rural Municipality of Whitemouth expected. Mrs. Willie Pischke remains in Whitemouth Hospital after an operation. Baptism of Brian Ronald Schatkowsky at Whitemouth Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. H K Parne officiating. Anglican W A gathering at Mrs. Richard Jorgenson’s home discussed plans for a tea and home baking sale on November 16. Next meeting at Mrs. Al Hood’s home. Fred Klapprat and wife toured Dryden and Kenora. Mrs. Augustine Flerntier celebrated 73rd birthday with gifts and lunch. Whitemouth Redeemer Lutheran Church marked the church anniversary with Rev. Parno officiating. Church opening highlighted by large congregation.
A 1950s report notes blood donation teams supply 113 hospitals with Whitemouth as a key center. The town faces a scheduled stock day on October 22, urging volunteers not to let down the sick and injured. In 1956 Whitemouth Hospital received 39 bottles of blood and serum.
Railways continue to expand into northern Quebec with a new line advancing toward the Chibougamay region. The project underscores ongoing efforts to open remote territories in Canada, boosting access and potential economic activity for nearby communities.
A record 3 644 589 motor vehicles were registered to residents of Canada at year end, up 6.2 percent from the previous year, reflecting solid growth in automotive ownership across the country.
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