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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1948
Page
2
Listing of towns and circulation figures shows totals for paid copies 920 and advertisers 2. District representatives files office etc 125 distribution noted. Canada and outside totals 148 plus regional entries for various communities.
The 1948 49 term began September 1 with returning staff guiding grades I to XII. Principals and teachers named include H. Dunfield and W Lint, plus Miss M Vickers and Miss E Hoffman. Grade XII pass rate reached 87 percent and Grade XI 94 percent.
Mayor Sparman travels to the Minnesota State Fair. Listed are visits by AYN Lodge Mentoski and Lorraine Goodrich, a goodbye for Mr. and Mrs. Sikora, and Gigs LeVasseur’s Vancouver arrival. Piano fund winners announced. local residents travel to Ontario and Winnipeg. School expansion discussed amid 210 pupils. road work excites subdivision interest. piano tuning offered locally.
According to arrangements with Federal authorities, R C M P detachments may issue special permits enabling farmers to protect crops from damage by waterfowl. Farmers experiencing damage should apply to the nearest R C M P detachment for permits and full information.
The community notes two new teachers Miss Kay Krowston and Miss Betty Nichols. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion held its first meeting of the season on Wednesday September 1 at Mrs E Karklin’s home. Mrs J Uprichard was elected president and Mrs J Hunt vice president with Miss Janet Holdsworth secretary and Mrs Ben Holliday treasurer. A luncheon followed. Mrs T Udd, recently discharged from Selkirk hospital, returned home Friday. Mr and Mrs J Rosen spent a recent week in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs K Molt Wenger drove to Winnipeg briefly last week.
Great Falls residents hosted and visited guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson of Lac du Bonnet and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Peterson, Winnipeg guests of the Randals, Miss Pratt and Miss Aker at the Staff house, Arnason family holidaying near Fort William, and A. W. H. Lee on holidays. Mrs. Bruneau hosted a brush party with Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Hansen, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Cobb, Mr. Ross, and Miss Cobb. prizes went to Mrs. McLeod and Mrs. Hansen. Winnipeg visitor Mrs. B. Hendry also visited the Staff house.
Pine Falls residents host visitors from Sault Ste. Marie and Winnipeg while families relocate. A haystack fire alarm prompted a late night response with hose delays and renewed smoke by morning. Local and visiting residents attend vacations, hospital stays, and family reunions across Manitoba and Ontario towns.
On September 3, the eve of their 25th anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ford were guests of honor at a surprise party at their home. About 60 guests celebrated with dancing, singing, and a buffet. Madeleine presented a silver candelabra and casserole dish.
Reader request to renew a Leader subscription named NAME, enclosing $2.00 for a year. Includes city reference Springfield Leader and location St. James, Man. The text reads as a personal plea for subscription continuation.
Weekend visitors from Winnipeg and St Vital fill Pine Falls activities while social updates note births illnesses and arrivals. A September labor day bride elect returns to town as Canada’s 1939 war declaration era is recalled with overseas service facts and casualty figures.
Immunization is free and provides nearly complete protection against diphtheria and whooping cough, with strong defense against smallpox. The program aims to shield all children, and failure to immunize risks serious illness or death.
Mental health experts say emotional stability follows serious bodily illness. They advise sidestepping needless worry and fatigue and using leisure time to advantage while keeping physical health at its peak.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rennie visited Mrs. M. Sharpe over the weekend. Rosemary Lyon spent the long weekend at home resting after her introduction to public school at Great Falls.
Newfoundland remains largely undeveloped for tourism and features 104 unscheduled salmon rivers that could attract anglers and outdoor visitors seeking remote fishing experiences.
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