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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1944
Page
4
Wheat growers have long benefited from the Crop Testing Plan, but barley malting samples show 43 percent graded as C or mixtures. Farmers failed to grow true malting barley due to mixed varieties. to obtain premium, use maltster-acceptable varieties and pure seed, with 60 A C 21 cited as among the best registered options.
Germany cuts weekly bread rations by 175 grammes while Argentina's wheat crop is likely below average due to reduced seeded area and weather problems. South Africa faces a severe drought with likely need for imports. Italy's new wheat crop remains close to prewar needs, with rationing not expected to be drastic in liberated zones. Denmark reports favorable bread grain crops and potential larger wheat harvest than last year.
Experimental Farm Notes report the Erector sweet clover variety, developed at Brandon's Dominion Experimental Farm, out-yielding others in five of eight years. It has a fine stem, good hay quality, early flowering, and cuts between June 20 and month-end, with erect branches producing clean stubble. Farmers praise its performance and lack of weediness.
A communal appeal urges residents of Hamiota to sponsor a memorable Christmas for children despite wartime limits. It recalls lost traditions like Sunday school picnics and Fair Day, notes decline in festive activities, and emphasizes adults should give more to ensure youth joy and lasting community spirit.
Farmers may contact the Dominion Experimental Farm in Brandon Manitoba for information on growing Erector for hay or seed and sources of seed. The note highlights the plant’s characteristic and its ability to yield fine quality hay.
Jane Dale appeals to residents to extend community activities beyond town limits to create lasting memories for children. She stresses memories outweigh money and urges planning and unity to make this Christmas special for all youngsters.
LAVINIA reports spending a few days in Winnipeg with Art Aldrich W A McConnell and E A Dixon. J W Stewart is holidaying in Eastern Canada. Mrs M O Tremaine progresses favorably after surgery in Winnipeg General Hospital. Mr M O Tremaine is also in the city.
The Red Cross Society sponsors a dance in the school on Wednesday December 27 with music by McCallum's orchestra. The school Christmas concert is set for Friday December 22 at 8 p.m.
Mr W Jamieson visits Winnipeg as Decker holds a Sunday School Christmas Tree on December 21. Teachers of Decker Public School with Mrs Geo Pearson prepare an excellent program. C G I T led by Miss Laura Wallace hosts a Vesper Service at Decker United Church December 24 at 7 PM with carols and two pageants.
The column lists ship ping supervision by Leming Botman and Kielback with local packing aides including Little Finkbeiner Maddock Whyte Gray Hanna. Henry Lints hospitalized after surgery at St Boniface. Motor visitors to Winnipeg include Mr and Mrs Decker and Mr and Mrs Hanna. Blood donors visited Brandon for the White Gift service aiding a Winnipeg mission with Melvin Cochrane on Sunday. Decker Red Cross annual meeting set for December 20 at Memorial Hall. C McTavish attends Pool Elevator Convention in Winnipeg this week. Doreen Whyte of C A W A C Vancouver visiting her parents. Decker Crop Improvement Club annual meeting December 19 at 2 pm in Decker Hall. Everyone welcome.
The note requests next week's edition feature a Christmas greeting and asks readers to send their messages as soon as possible. It provides a contact phone number for news submissions and invites participation from the community.
A long roster of residents and families appears in the community directory. Names include Lewis, Liddle, Lipsett, Longmuir, Madsen, Mair, Maitland, Mansell, Mathison, Maxwell, Moore, Murray, Nichol, McPhaden and others, reflecting local households and lineages.
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