This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1947
Page
3
Snapshot of a 1940s styled ad listing assorted items. NOXEMA skin cream regular 93c for 6S¢. The New Deluxe TEK TOOTHBRUSH in Plastic case 50c each. Men’s and ladies’ billfolds 1.50 to 5.50. Large corn cob pipes 50c. Ladies’ plastic handbags 3.95 to 5.95. Also films stationery magazines.
In 1939Sept 2 Minister of National Defence Norman McL L Rogers announced the 1st Canadian Division would go overseas while the 2nd Division stayed under arms. Non Permanent Militia units across Canada mobilized daily and coastal defences were manned. On Dec 17, 1939, 7,500 from the 1st Division landed in Scotland as the war drew 335,000 Canadians abroad over five years.
Beausejour and area residents report births and visits. Adolphe Rattai of St Owens welcomes a daughter born September 10. Clarice Elaine Kilbrer born August 20 to Ben Kilbrer and wife. Several families travel to Vancouver Winnipeg Hamilton and Detroit for holidays and visit relatives. Steve Beley returns home after Windsor visit. Luke 10 25 26 quote appears in religious excerpt.
Mrs H Soeste and Susan visited Winnipeg this week. Guests included Mrs Lewis, Jimmy, Mr and Mrs S Gittens and family, and Mr and Mrs D Evans. Mrs F Oxholm left by Greyhound to New York then sailed Sep 19 on SS Drotti to Copenhagen. Mobile TB X Ray unit visited Seven Sisters. 465 people were X rayed. E F Braund and helpers arranged the event.
The village notes a surprise party held September 16 at the Winkler home for Mrs Amanda Winkler aged 79. She has lived in the area 53 years and is widow of Jacob Winkler, well known in Brokenhead municipality.
Church notes list services for Pine Falls led by Rev John E Huncer with Sunday School at 11.00 am, Adult Bible Class and Young Adult study group, Evening Service at 8.15 pm, and Wednesday 7.00 pm training Rangers mentored by Mr C Rempel.
Local congregation holds weekly Sunday service at 7 p.m. with regular prayers and sermon. Attendees are invited to join at the church hall for worship and community announcements.
Pointe du Bois requests Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11.00 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7.00 p.m. Incumbent Reverend E. K. Bissell presiding.
Church of England schedule at Fort Alexander with Sunday 11 a.m. and evening meetings. Pine Falls holds Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Sunday services at 7 p.m. Prayer meetings on Thursdays at unknown time, weekly studies, and a guild meeting on the third Tuesday led by Rev. W. H. J. Walter with L.Th. Dur. Eng.
Whitemouth Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Service at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Rev. Fred Ohlman.
The Gospel Mission in Lac du Bonnet advertises Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Sunday School at 8 p.m. and Thursday programs at 7 p.m. Children’s Service at 8 p.m. and Bible Study. Pastor T R Hoover leads all services.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11.00 am. Sunday School at 2.30 pm. Evening Prayer at 7.00 pm led by Rev. E. K. Bissell Incumbent. Local Anglican notice.
The notice states advertising under this heading costs 50 cents minimum for each insertion of three lines or less, with 10 cents per additional count line. It notes typical line counts imply roughly eight to ten words per line for pricing.
A Winnipeg drugstore promotes Gooces Female Pills triple strength saying thousands of users report relief from delayed and painful periods. Tower Drug Ltd at 534 Mountain Ave. advertises postpaid availability and claims customer satisfaction.
Three used trucks for sale including a 3 ton Mercury six month old with a two speed axle in excellent condition and good tires priced at 1850. A White Model 56 with platform rack priced at 795. A 1945 GMC 3 ton heavy duty with new dump body hydraulic system and paint priced at 2550. Also White trucks available from The White Motor Co Ganada Ltd at St Boniface Manitoba contact 201940.
Wilson Auto Electric at 242 Main St advertises magneto repairs and parts with a one year guarantee and free estimates aimed at farmers.
Beausejour services held Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Rev. Oscar Vouga preaches. St. Ouen's holds Sunday services at 2 30 p.m. Sunday School at 1 30 p.m. Evangelist Robt. Dripps leads events.
Beausejour at 11 a.m. Garson at 2 p.m. Tyndall at 2 30 p.m. with Student Minister E Bennett listed in the program. The times are in daylight saving time.
The note states Sunday School at 11 a.m. with Matins and sermon on Sundays, and a plan to shift to 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Church until colder weather. Then services move to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. respectively.
The notice lists Whitemouth United Church activities with 10 am Sunday school and 11 am morning service on Sundays. It presents a concise church timetable for parishioners and visitors.
St Marys Church announces Sunday masses at 9 am and 10 30 am for worshippers.
Construction in Pine Falls advances with 12 new houses nearing completion. A Maple street house adjacent to Mrs L Witt will host the Indian Hospital doctor once finished. The new station, section house, school addition, and hotel exteriors are taking shape as carpentry and plastering proceed. Weather and materials remain factors in meeting the schedule.
A reflective aphorism notes personal growth through reading. George MacDonald suggests that preparation emerges as one pursues knowledge, implying books offer essential guidance for future need. The quote emphasizes Seek and learn to prepare for what lies ahead.
The words note that noble hearts seek greater heights when faced with heavy burdens. This reflection emphasizes resilience and ambition under pressure, attributed to Sir Philip Sidney.
A quote from Sydney Smith urges readers to train the mind by surrounding it with superior books. It promotes discernment in reading choices as a foundation for thoughtful thinking and virtue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.