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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1956
Page
3
A local town lost a potential 3500 job project after a real estate firm cited untidy, unpainted properties and shabby upkeep as a deterrent. The piece argues that tidy, well painted and landscaped areas attract industry and that communities should invest in appearance to attract employment and growth.
In March 1956 the Federal Department of Agriculture approved selling beef cattle feeds containing Diethylstilbestrol, licensed since 1954. Manitoba tests in 1955 showed yearling steers gained 18 percent more daily with 12 percent less feed, with no harmful meat residues. Precautions note use only in fattening cattle over 600 pounds, not for breeding stock, and sold only by licensed manufacturers with concentrates at 5 or 10 milligrams per pound.
The article notes stilbestrol licensing for calves to eat grain but not as breeding stock, claiming a 10 percent gain. It then details insect control in stored grain, fumigation options, and two bulk fumigant types, plus livestock insecticides including DDT usage and precautions. It ends with a note on soil conservation forage requests and a Manitoba field day on September 7, 1956 featuring soybean, corn, and sunflower research.
Whitemouth marked a baptismal confirmation and Holy Communion service officiated by Bishop H Hives of Reewatin, featuring a brass Alms plate dedication in memory of Mrs Percy Hudson. The town hall hosted a farewell for Mr and Mrs Paul Paulsen as they move to Winnipeg, with remarks by Edward Malkoske and community members praising their local service. A Whitemouth Anglican Church bazaar netted $10,470 for church funds, with extensive tea table displays and volunteer leadership.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Carl Petterson married Friday Aug 24 in Winnipeg with reception Aug 31 at Anderson Hall Great Falls attendees included delegates from several places such as Coppia Winnipeg Bol Giver of Calery and Levite Maicovitch Sask Corrine Jacques and Julie Bracken from Great Falls. Fort Prince of Wales near Hudson Bay, Manitoba stands as the northern fortress on the continent.
We thank friends neighbors pallbearers and all who offered cars and kindness after the death of my husband and father. Gratitude for sympathy floral offerings and support. Special thanks to Reverend Father Gurka Renshaw Funeral Chapel Beausejour and the St Maryn's Church choir. Mrs Labno and Family
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Malt of the years between D734 and G771 and reference Histone Parx patronizing advertisers. No clear events, dates, or names beyond these garbled elements.
Mrs Bembridge and Son Babby express gratitude to pallbearers and honorary guard of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for acts of kindness and floral offerings after the death of her husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Bethel Renshaw Funeral Chapel of Beausejour for his beautiful set.
Sitar family thanks friends neighbors pallbearers and those who provided cars for kindness and flowers after the loss of their husband and father. Special thanks to Rt Rev John Misiaszek. Ren shaw Funeral Chapel Beausejour Manitoba.
Notice under municipal and public school acts details By Law 156 authorizing a 20000 debt to add two classrooms two utility rooms and relocate washrooms. Debentures bear 4b% interest repayable in 20 annual installments from 1947 to 1976 at Royal Bank of Canada Pine Falls Manitoba. Election on September 22 at Alexander administrator's office with counts after polls. Original By Law 156 and order 46/56 on file for examination.
Local residents from Great Falls Edmonton Ratliness Ratliness Ratliness and Winnipeg Noranda Quebec undertake vacations visiting relatives. Edwin Wide joins Pointe du Bois staff. High School Junior Red Cross Training Centre at University of Manitoba offers four weeks of public speaking, prevention, training, crafts for provincial delegates.
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