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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1963
Page
5
M Deveson Ag Rep notes two meetings on Grasshoppers. Attendance fair, several nonattendees may face problems if forecast proves accurate. Recommends reviewing material and sharing availability of forecast map. Map shows entire area as potential problem zone with some districts rated severe.
The pamphlet stresses safe proper use of insecticides to protect health and exports. It lists recommended chemicals Hopper Kill Hopper Tox and Sevin for grasshopper control with Dieldrin only in special cases and warns livestock exposure risks and legal residues. It advises reading labels, not mixing products, wearing protection, and seeking medical help if symptoms occur.
Community expresses sympathy to the Lief and Richardson families after a bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. G. Pearson of Brandon visit the Knight home. Elgin McConnell and Wendell visit Nesbitt. Kim returns from Easter with Rathwell relatives. Glen Bridge does two weeks of practice teaching at Decker.
Oakner News congratulates Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson on the birth of a son on Monday April 22.
Mr and Mrs W Collie traveled to Winnipeg on Saturday with Bill attending a la convention Mrs Brooks and Dale joined them Mrs Jack Anderson announces the birth of Donald Scott A Scotia Church social featured slides by Mr Schoch from Crandall Lunch served by the committee Mr and Mrs Melvin Godlen drove to Kelleher Sask over the weekend Community extends condolences to the Butler family on the passing of Mrs Butler Sr
The column lists numerous visits and family connections across Oak River and surrounding towns. It records visits by Mr. and Mrs. D Boyd of Clear Lake, Vera Cooke visiting Virden, Mallard of Birtle visiting Musgrove, and Kim Bonner visiting grandparents. It notes 4-H club activities, clothing club events, CGT meeting details, and travel by residents to Winnipeg, Brandon, and Victoria, with mentions of local host families and church group activities.
A Manitoba Chambers of Commerce resolution asks the federal government to legalize sweepstakes under national supervision, claiming if allowed, millions of American dollars would flow into Canada to reduce the national debt. The piece blends quips on politics and public figures with a satirical tone about manners and current affairs.
Mr. Tom Bailey Jr of Vancouver B C visited over the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey to see his father Mr. T Bailey who has been ill.
Mr Norman Little returned home from Winnipeg where he attended university. Mr and Mrs M Syrnyk spent Easter at Portage. Mr Douglas McNiven from Glenboro visited for the holidays. Mr Glennis Scott returned to Miami. Constable Bud Richardson RCMP White Rock BC spent a week at home. The community extends sympathy to the Richardson and Lies families. Edwina Killoh attended the 4 H Youth Leadership conference in Winnipeg and earned a 4 H exchange trip to Nebraska for two weeks in July. Congratulations Edwina.
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