The World Wheat by A G L Strange
The article urges farmers to feed more wheat to pigs and save newborn piglets with proper care. It notes warm housing and settled farrowing practices, and advises contacting the Animal Husbandry Department for cold weather guidance. It discusses factors affecting supply and demand including 1948 US production targets, Danube region crops, Canadian winter wheat, Argentine yields, North African crops, and Northern Ireland storage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry Department
U.S.A
Danube
Canada
Argentine
United Nations
Ministry of Agriculture
Northern Ireland
Oakner area notes and Red Cross event announced
The W A OARNER monthly meeting met at Mrs J Milnes home with fifteen members and visitors. An annual report and a noted reading were given, a lunch was served, and a Red Cross euchre and dance is planned at Oakner Hall on December 18 with admission 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for under 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Euehre
A Angus
Mac Angue
C. P. Brown
Hazel Angus
John Walker
Brandon
Bie
Oakner
No. 1 Central Navigation School
Rivere
Walter Sked
T.P KR
Norvel Brandon
Camp Bordon
Ont
Christmas Tree Concert slated at Oakner School
Community notices list visitors to Brandon including Mr and Mrs J Brandon Cliff Bradley convalescing after tooth extraction and Pte Allan Angus spending weekend with parents. The Oakner Salvage Committee reports weights and items with funds allocated to relief causes and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brandon Cliff Bradley
Griswold
Alex Smith
Allan Angus
J. I. Angus
Wm. Park
Geo. Daniels
Brandon
Oakner School
Birthday greetings for William Pearson of Hamiota Man
Birthday congratulations extend to Mr. William Pearson of Hamiota Manitoba born December 19 1868 in Georgetown Peel County Ontario, a pioneer dating back to 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pearson
Hamiota
Man
Georgetown
Peel County
Ont
W M S Elects Officers and Reports Christmas Efforts
The W M S held its December meeting at Mrs W Pollock’s home with twelve members present. Officers were re elected: Mrs J Smith president, Mrs W Pollock vice president, Mrs J Hazlewood Mission Circle leader, Mrs M Hazlewood Mission Band leader. Red Cross items totals and overseas boxes were listed. A Christmas Tree program is planned for December 22, and about 60 pounds of meat and gifts from White Gift Sunday were sent to All People’s Mission Winnipeg. Sympathy extended to Mrs W R Kirk. The Mission Circle met at Louise Kirk’s with twelve present and new officers chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.S
W. Pollock
Pollock
J. Smith
J. Hazlewood
Mission Circle
M Hazlewood
Mission Band
Smith
Leslie Rudd
Bissett
Man
J. Hazelwood
Winnipeg
All People’s Mission
W. R Kirk
Louise Kirk
O. Kidd
Christmas Concert and Tree at Church Scheduled
S Sgt Arthur Knight starts two weeks leave. The Christmas Concert and Tree will be held at the church on Wednesday December 23. Laverne McConnell of the R C A F Winnipeg visited family. Ladies Aid and WMS meetings were held at Mrs A W Lief’s home with officers re-elected. Red Cross shipments this week include 3 quilts 30 towels a blanket a dressing jacket 20 bags 10 blouses 5 socks 3 sweaters baby items and wool pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Knight
Laverne McConnell
R.C. A.F
Winnipeg
Roy McConnel
Ladies’ Aid
W.M.S
A W. Lief
Red Cross
Women’s Work Board
Obituary notices from Decker area recount Mr Daniel Ross death
The eldest Orrwold district pioneer and Riel rebellion veteran Mr Daniel Ross died at his daughter Mrs Frank Turnbull’s home on Sunday December 13 1942. He was a Martintown Ont native aged in his Slet year and survived by three daughters, bodies including Miss Margaret Mrs W Brown and Mrs Frank Turnbull. Funeral was held at Decker United Church with Rev W M Turnbull officiating and veterans present. Interment at Hamiota cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ross
Orrwold
Riel
Frank Turnbull
Ross
Martintown
Ont
Isabella McFarland
Eva
Gordon
Margaret
W. Brown
Decker United Church
W. M. Turnbull
R. Anderson
E. Doherty
T. W Bailey
W. Jamieson
F W. Decker
W. Rivers
Hamiota
George Johnston
Munroe Street
Winnipeg
M. L. Fawns
Decker, Man
A. Gray
St. James United Church
Rosger
Gladstone
Man
W. Whyte
Vancouver
B.C
Wes. Gregory
Deere Lodge Hospital
Decker Y P
Roy Gregory
Vivian
Audrey Little
O.gl.t
Mildred Bailey
Ths
KR. H. Finlay
Homewood
E Pettypiece
Boissevain
E. Hicks
Ning
Russian Medical Relief Fond
Christmas Tree Entertainment Planned for Dec 22
Plans announce the annual Christmas Tree Entertainment to be held Tuesday December 22 at 8 p.m. The event will feature pupils from the public school. Mr and Mrs Maddock and family, formerly of Crandall, have moved to the Norrie farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Maddock
Crandall
Norrie Farm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verables
Josey
the World Wheat
A. G. L. Strange
Oarner
WEE
the Wartime Prices and Trade Board
The
Oakner Salvage Committee
Britain
Mra Wo. Park
Mre
Lewis Whyte
Milne
McCallum
Scotia
Chumah
Lavinia
Decker
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