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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1961
Page
10
Commentary extols a politician named Nice with a pleasing personality and wit, praising leadership and experience. It notes predecessors in the rot and questions the Liberal group’s debate strength under current leadership, suggesting recovery of prestige is possible but backbenchers seem ineffective.
R M of Lac du Bonnet invites tenders for parcels of land described as 1 parcel of 169 acres and 230 acres with CPR right of way exceptions, including portions of sections 20-14-10E and 26-14-10E. Bids close November 24 at 1200 hours. reserves right to reject all tenders. sealed bids to undersigned secretary-treasurer.
In the first session under the new leader, early signs point to growing reader engagement and a promising start, suggesting the audience may respond more accurately to forthcoming changes.
Fragmentary Home Economies notes describe melting shortening, grating orange rind, sifting flour and baking powder, adding sugar and mixing into batter. Let stand briefly then bake as muffins, with unclear quantities and steps due to damaged text. The fragment preserves basic muffin making actions and ingredient hints from a recipe page.
The page notes Canadian Bomarc missiles will be duds unless the federal government arms them with nuclear warheads. After more than three years, no decision is reached on arming the missiles, despite installations at North Bay. The telephone operator hints at ongoing cabinet indecision and questions about war needs and weapon readiness.
General Motors of Canada in Oshawa reports that about 11,000 yards of fabric are used in a typical production day in the cutting and sewing department, reflecting the plant's scale and output.
Warrant issued by the Reeve directs sale by auction on December 14, 1961 at 2 PM in Whitemouth Council Chambers for arrears and costs on numerous parcels in Whitemouth Manitoba. List details each parcel, acreage, arrears and costs, with extensive property descriptions and plan numbers. Secretary-Treasurer W D Meyers records the notice dated October 25, 1961.
Great Falls bowlers surge after two nights of play led by Fred Haverlock, Helen Haverlock, Ed Pratt, Alex Bruneau and Anne Griffioen on ten points. Vince Rowe team trails with eight, tied with Dave Rosner's crew and Warren Sinnock. High honors: Donna Altstadt 229 ladies game, Warren Sinnock 247 men’s game, Sinnock 188 average, Ina Ryplanski 165 average. Football note: Great Falls loses 10–0 to Seven Sisters in touch football. Krampetz contributes, while Seven Sisters rely on King brothers and Trumpe za. Halloween dance draws capacity crowd. first prize Gary and Dorothy Flanagan as mother and infant son. Second Treffle and Irene Gareau as Scheherazade and a harem. third David Gittins and Waldeen Ramsay as Daisy May and Toot Abner. Thanksgiving club supper planned November 2 to aid Scout movement.
Grand Marais notes report a successful sale at the Social Hall run by the Catholic Ladies. The item mentions local men returning from Grand Rapids work and Patsy Mackelson, who remains employed in town while continuing some education.
The community notes Mr. Max Dubas was reelected reeve of RM St. Clements at the municipal elections. Miss Eileen Dradd returns as primary teacher. Mrs. E. Fisher visits Winnipeg to view her property for sale. The Culiin family plan to stay, with two daughters in school amid a snowy ground.
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