Charge Neglect In 281 Deaths Highlights Preventable Diphtheria
The Health League of Canada blames neglect or ignorance for 281 diphtheria and whooping cough deaths in 1949, urging guardians to vaccinate. It notes vaccines for diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus are available free through health departments, with last year’s toll of 79 diphtheria and 202 whooping cough deaths from thousands of cases.
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Canada
Health League of Canada
The
Health League
Pine Falls Police and Fire Move to New Quarters
Pine Falls unveils a modern combined police and fire building on Pine Street. Police Chief Rowe and Fire Chief Nixon praise upgraded facilities, volunteer firemen, and a new fire truck that enhance readiness and safety for the town.
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Pine Falls
Pine Street
W. T. Mansell
Rowe
Fire Department
Nixon
Pine Falls Volunteer Fire Brigade
R. G. Massey
Art Fogg
J. Heinkel
Bill Jackson
Maurice Dansereau
Bill Roy
Jack Miller
Lorne Gretsinger
William Crawford
J. Nixon
Henry Romanow
Dave Bewster
Ed Wilson
Rene Tremblay
Steve Poitras
Simon Schipperheyn
Johnny Souka
Trapp Sees Liberal District Development After Victory
Albert F. Trapp newly elected Liberal member for St. Clements credits voter satisfaction with Premier Campbell's government for a strong result. He notes polls show approval of farm electrification education and health, but calls for more and better roads in Eastern Manitoba. He praises Sinnott for campaign help and envisions a united Liberal front across Northeastern Manitoba for district development.
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United Liberal Front
Albert F. Trapp
St. Clements
Campbell
Trapp
Manitoba
C.C.F
Labor Progressive Party
Mr. Trapp
W. “Roxy
Hamilton
Rupert’s Land
W. Lucko
Springfield
Sinnott
M.P
Mrs. G. Carr Heads Newly Organized Craft Guild
Friday evening at the Seven Sisters Falls club rooms the women formed a craft guild with Mrs. G. Carr elected president for the first year. E. Carruthers became vice president and Highwell serves as secretary treasurer. Members announced instructional roles in felt work leather work smocking rug making petit point and crocheting. A $1 annual fee was set and meetings will occur the third Thursday each month with guest speakers planned.
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Seven Sisters Falls Club
Carr
G. Carr
E. Carruthers
Highwell
Seven Sisters Hospital Guild May Discuss Self Governing Aids
The Seven Sisters Falls Hospital Guild will meet on the first Monday in November to discuss and vote on a plan to let the four guilds operate as self governing Aids. The move aims to reduce distance caused delays and improve representation at meetings while preserving membership wishes. The guild recently sent $500 to Hospital Aid and winter activities plan will be discussed.
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Seven Sisters Hospital Guild
Seven Sisters Falls Hospital Guild
Hospital Aid
Aid
Aids
Seven Sisters Falls Guild
Beausejour Board OKs Plan for New School Building
Beausejour school board approved a blueprint stage plan for a new building at a special meeting in Town Hall on Friday October 27. The 58 by 150 foot structure would house 13 classrooms a library a large auditorium and essential rooms with a projected cost around 175000. The plan aims to replace six existing buildings and eliminate other sites. The board members present include chairman W Horodyski and trustees E A Keilbach F H Ehinger L Kaatz J Demarco S Meltzer, with J W Cheep as secretary treasurer. A public meeting will be held before November ends in the Town hall to seek voters’ approval.
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Beausejour
W. Horodyski
E. A. Keilbach
F. H. Ehinger
L. Kaatz
J. Demarco
S. Meltzer
J. W. Cheep
McMullen
E. & M. Home Building Service
Tyndall Legion Concert Aids Legion Building Project
A concert and dance by the Tyndall Canadian Legion branch and ladies auxiliary raised funds for a new larger Legion hall. Held October 27 in the Legion hall, with Mr. Bourgeault as chair and numerous performers including Wayne Riddall, David Budd, Garl Yates and others. Also notes on cancer awareness and rising sport of spinning fishing for Canadian anglers.
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J. S. Sinnott
M.P
Springfield
Tyndall
Canadian Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Legion Hall
Bourgeault
Wayne Riddall
David Budd
Garl Yates
Alan Bodnarchuk
Frances Downie
Margie Dancho
Terry Chercoe
Elaine Wenzoski
Freddie Gray
Lelani Ericson
Patsy Ives
Elaine Starr
David Engler
Patsy Pasienka
Ronnie Chercoe
Joe Kostuik
Larry Ericson
Jeanette Weselak
Sharon Downie
Carol Budd
Ronnie Bodnarchuk
Kathy Queen
Chrissie Nelson
Jean Budd
Wilfred Grovius
Vera
Double-minded Man Described as Unstable Like a Wave
The quote likens a double-minded man to a wave on a streamlet tossed by every tide eddy and current, illustrating instability in all ways through vivid metaphor.
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W. M. Punchon
The Button: A Simple Invention That Shaped History
A reflection on the button as a foundational and long standing human invention, noting its age and significance in daily life and technology. The piece hints at how society would differ without this small, ubiquitous fastener and control element.
Have You Renewed Your Springfield Leader Subscription
A public service notice urges readers to check their copy for the due date printed as day month year like 12 11 49, indicating due on November 12, 1949. Readers are asked to mail remittance with the form to Springfield Leader in Leader Building, St James, Manitoba.
Alex Hill Elected President of Whitemouth Club
The Whitemouth Community Club held its annual meeting on October 18 with a fair turnout due to harvesting delays. Alec Hill was elected president for 1950 51, with G Klepatz as vice president and Ed Malkoske as secretary treasurer. A fowl supper is set for November 4 sponsored by the club.
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Alex Hill
Whitemouth Community Club
Whitemouth
A. Hill
P. R. Paulsen
G. Klepatz
H. Steiner
W. Sinclair
D. M. Wardrop
P. Slonowski
Community Club
Manitoba Flood Fund Extends Gratitude to Weekly Papers
The Manitoba Flood Relief Fund sent a letter of thanks to Canadian weekly newspapers via the Canadian Weekly Newspapers association in Quebec City. The fund’s trustees praised the press for sympathy and aid in flood rehabilitation, citing a total cash donated of 8,775,000 and in-kind contributions.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
H. W. Manning
Manitoba Flood Fund
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Quebec City
Red River Valley
Chateau Frontenac Hotel
Weekly Newspapers of Canada
Weekly Press
Cecil Lamont
Red Cross
Mr. Lamont
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Eausejournet
Brokenhead
Ladywood Whitemouth
Seven Sisters Pointe DU Bois
Pinawa River Hills
Lac DU Bonnet
Great Falls
Mrs. G. Carr
Arctic
Mississippi Valley
Tyndall Legion
Dance Proceeds Aid
St. James, Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Society of British Aircraft Constructors
Farnborough
England
de Haviland
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