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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1962
Page
5
The Springfield Leader, an independent weekly paper, serves the Eastern Massoba region and is published by Springfield Leader Limited. Official representatives include J F Turcotte and Olive Iwanick, with regional editors and audit bureau affiliation indicated.
An editorial urges older readers to save and plan before age 63, warning against relying on government support. It contrasts retirement leisure with building a nest egg, owning a paid- for home, and maintaining financial security amid aging. The piece then shifts to a dairy cattle auction in Regina, noting judge Erle Roger and veterinary inspections, highlighting Holstein quality and a Manitoba sponsorship by the Dairy Cattle Breeders' Association.
Manitoba farmers with semi permanent forage needs may obtain 10 to 30 acres of forage seed through their agricultural representative under two soil conservation programs. Seed must be ordered before October 30 at 1.70 per acre, with eight mixtures for various conditions and eligibility for farmers with Class IV land or poorer. Demonstration policy allows 10 acre trials, and a chrome grass meadow mix will be available after October 30 until February 22 at higher price. Jersey cattle join Holsteins at the 28th annual Dairy Cattle Show and Sale on September 20 at Red River Exhibition grounds in Winnipeg with 60 Holsteins and seven Jerseys entered by Manitoba producers.
A fragmented poem-like item reflects on a child’s street danger and the tragedy of a boy killed by a passing car. It asks drivers to beware, urging readers to watch for children and labeling harming a child as a grave crime. The piece ends with a plea to prevent such losses.
MacDuff Ottawa Report notes the Speech from the Throne signals guarded government plans amid volatile politics. It recalls Diefenbaker’s 115 coalition, 149 opposition, and the unpredictable wind of reform. The Glassco Commission report on federal administration is also highlighted.
A rising interest in Canadian coinage spurs American numismatists to pay large premiums for modern Canadian coins. Dimes from 1948 and 1936 pennies and dimes fetch hundreds or thousands, while a Winnipeg bank deposit yielded a 1921 fifty-cent piece sold for 1500. Experts caution on collectors, yet many curb spending to spot valuable coins.
Cuban leader Castro repeats charges that the United States directs anti-C Castro exile activity and plans to attack. Washington could crush Cuba with minimal effort, but Kennedy’s restraint, amid Soviet backing, keeps to the fly swatter option. Also notes Tommy Douglas campaigning in British Columbia by-election.
The Highway Traffic and Co-ordination Board will hold a hearing at 10:00 am on Thursday September 27 1962 in Winnipeg Manitoba to consider applications for permits for erection of buildings within Controlled Areas and changes to crossings on Limited Access Highways. Applicants include Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Lac du Bonnet Bjorklund Seven Sisters Rennie Trans Canada Pipelines H L and L N Desilers Anglo Canadian Oils and E Buss. Representatives may present before September 25 1962 with contact via Secretary at Motor Vehicle Building 818 Portage Avenue Winnipeg 10 Manitoba.
Web program lists board meeting at parsonage on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Choir practice Thursday 7:30 p.m. Adult Discussion at parsonage Thursday 8:30 p.m. Work day Saturday starting 9:00 a.m. to finish painting. Sunday includes Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Rally Day and Promotion, Baptism service at 11:00 a.m. Young Adult Discussion at parsonage Sunday 8:00 p.m. Senior Confirmation instruction Monday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday School teachers meeting at parsonage 8:00 p.m. Fast Time noted.
Ten centers run by General Motors of Canada supply factory trained instructors to train service personnel at all GM dealerships. The facilities focus on the latest automotive developments to keep technicians up to date across the nation.
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