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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1944
Page
4
Public notice from Kamiota Echo lists W Venables and W H Josey with an August 30 1944 date. Details unreadable but indicates a legal or civic action requiring attention from the two named individuals and the local community.
Manitoba honey producers appeal for donations to the Canadian Red Cross for England bound shipments. Since 1940 over 1,500,000 pounds have been sent to Britain for bombed out victims and overseas troops. The Manitoba Co Operative Honey Producers Limited coordinate processing and shipping from 123 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg with charges collect.
A feature exploring wheat's global journey through soil, climate, and cultivation. The piece surveys varieties, farming methods, and market factors shaping yields and resilience in varied regions.
The Canadian Seed Growers Association held a Saskatoon meeting to celebrate its fortieth anniversary and reflect on its growth from 93 farmers producing 43 seed types in 1904 to 2,600 members growing 271 strains. Members emphasize unselfish service and improving seed quality for Canadian grains.
The Wartime Price and Trade Board announced minor revisions in wholesale price ceilings for turkeys geese and ducks effective August 14. The consolidated order aims to improve distribution for Christmas reduce last Christmas shortages in Eastern Canada and excess Vancouver supplies.
The order keeps constants for can ada and ceilings for turkeys geese and ducks unchanged in most areas while reducing carrying charges by five eighths of a cent per pound. The new period runs from January next year to October when storage stocks are liquidated.
War time shortages prompt focus on durable perennials with low upkeep. Peonies iris tulips bleeding heart lilies and phlox excel on prairies when planted in fall or late summer. Plant peony roots in September with 1-2 buds exposed and deep planting avoided. Iris rhizomes near surface. Tulips replanted every few years. Bulbs 4-6 inches deep 5-8 inches apart. Late fall watering advised to prevent winter drying.
In line with the January 3 wartime notice from the Ration Administration Wartimes Prices and Trade Board the RA 40 extract released August 6 reports ammunition production has risen in recent months and a slight surplus of rim fire ammunition is expected for sportsmen.
The plan limits ammunition distribution with a focus on essential users. Rim fire cartridges are limited to 100 and shot shells to 50 per person, with combined limits for those holding both firearms. Centre fire ammo remains restricted to essential users, usable through Hunters' Purchase Permits issued by Local Ration Boards until September 30.
A brief notice states that licensed hunters may use the nation from September 1 to December 31 1944 for obtaining permits to purchase ammunition.
A notable Canadian radio figure, who entered broadcasting at 17, has long served the listening public. He joined the CBC in 1938 and, with many colleagues, has been on active duty since early in the war. He now serves with the RCAF overseas.
Defence Minister inspects a CPR hospital car described as nearly perfect and comfortable for Canadian casualties. The car is the first of two released this month with two more under way at Angus Shops, bringing six wartime rolling stock units for the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. A. L. Sauve guides the minister through the car with Col. G. S. Currie nearby.
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