Frost Damage Raises Questions On Corn Recovery And Safe Forage
A Manitoba agricultural column discusses frost impact on corn and forage. Slightly frozen corn may recover while heavily damaged stands will not. Frozen forage can be dangerous for livestock, especially green oats and flax, with hydrocyanic acid risk higher in immature plants. Experts advise varied feeds and testing by the Winnipeg Feed Testing Laboratory. The piece also urges shelterbelt trees to combat soil erosion and notes freight costs from Indian Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Gross
Brandon
Roberts
Animal Science Department
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Indian Head
Hamiota Home Grounds Competition Winners
The Hamiota Home Grounds winners for 1964 include Jas Scorgie 1st Ernest Dix 2nd and Max McConnell 3rd. Others in the contest were Geo Robertson Bob Wilson Percy Harrison and Harry Bailey. In the Vegetable Garden Competition Wes Turnbull 1st Geo 2nd Allan MecPhaden 3rd were Bob Wilson Wilfred Johnston Percy Harrison Elmer Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Scorgie
Ernest Dixon
Max McConnell
Geo. Robertson
Bob Wilson
Percy Harrison
Harry Bailey
Wes Turnbull
Geo
Allan MecPhaden
Wilfred Johnston
Elmer Dixon
Routledge Family Holds Reunion at Oakner Man Farm
A Routledge family reunion of fifty one relatives gathered at the farm home of Mr and Mrs James Routledge and Elaine on Sunday August 16 1964. A J I Angus of Rivers was the oldest attendee Timmy Routledge the youngest. Attendees came from St James Virden Griswold Brandon Rivers Lenore Harding and Hamiota with Unity Saskatchewan unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routledge
James Routledge
Elaine
Oakner Man
A. J. I. Angus
Rivers
Timmy
Lyle Routledge
St. James
Virden
Griswold
Brandon
Lenore
Harding
Hamiota
Unity
Sask
Mrs. Moreside Honored by Oak River Residents
Mrs. M. Moreside, longtime Oak River resident, was honored at the home of Mrs. W. D. Cantelon on August 15. Mrs. H. Tweed spoke for guests while Mrs. R. T. Griffiths presented a dresser set and boudoir clock to the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Moreside
Oak River
W.D. Cantelon
H. Tweed
R. T. Griffiths
School Chatter On First Day Supplies List
As summer ends parents plan for back to school. Teachers list grade by grade required supplies including scribblers, pencils, rulers, paste, atlas, dictionary, paints, scribblers with coil rings, and gym shorts. All students need running shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sym
Veteran Winnipeg showman Harry Gray retires after 43 years
In a Winnipeg Tribune profile, veteran impresario Harry Gray, 61, reflects on vaudeville's decline from the Walker to silent films and talkies. Gray details his 33 years managing theatres, including the Lyceum, and recalls early theatres, performers, and changes in entertainment. He plans a temporary exit from show business to explore life beyond the stage.
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Playhouse Theatre
Pantages
Odeon
Walker
Fort Street
Orpheum
England
United States
Canada
Winnipeg
Harry Gray
Lyceum
Villian
Cary Grant
Helen Hayes
Gray
Winnipeg Tribune
Hamiota District Revisited Funeral Reflections
Mel Cochran recalls the Decker community mourning Edgar Lints and a funeral music donation. He notes Rev. Clark’s eloquent address and chats with Fred Wyatt about his daughters Edith and Elveretta and their families. A school tour with the Schweitzers evokes nostalgia and concern over Decker School’s potential future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
Edgar Lints
Clark
Oak River Home Grounds Winners Named in WI Sponsor Contest
Winners in the Home Grounds competition are Mr. and Mrs. W. Pratley for Urban and Mr. and Mrs. J. Ebel for Farm Home Grounds, repeating last year's first places. Second and third places go to Durban and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayhurst, and Mrs. F. Bowman.
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W.I
W. Pratley
J. Ebel
Durban
Henry Hayhurst
F. Bowman
H. Griffiths
D. Gill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Routledge Family
H.B
GRACE
Quantas Airline
Diane Hill
Edmonton
Storyland Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
TNS
Hamilton Relires
Playhouse
Mr. Gray
Regina Grand Theatre
Dominion Theatre Players
Bijou
Western Theatres
Lyceum Theatre
Portage Ave
Smith St
Donald St
Man
Hamiota District
Mel Cochran
Lint
Crandall
Fred Wyatt
Decker United Church Yard
Mr. Wyatt
Edith
Waddell
Newdale
Elveretta
Sinclair
Kelowna
John Youngson
Jack Ebell
Heart Research
Bhut
Paris
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