Production Goals vs Realities in 1944 Agriculture
The Dorminion Provincial Conference weighed 1944 production objectives for crops including wheat and oil seeds. Analysts doubt if targets will be met amid price incentives and policy changes, noting flax, oil crops, and UN demand influence farmer choices. George McLaughlin died in Hong Kong on December 20 as a prisoner of war.
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Desninion
Rovincia
Dorminion
Gardiner
United Nations
World of Wheat: Seed Quality and Mixtures in Crop Failure
Thirteen years of field testing across about 180000 farms shows that crop failures lead to more mixtures in wheat seed next year as farmers substitute any seed. Better seed reduces mixtures over time, stressing careful seed distribution by individuals firms and government. The Crop Testing Plan identifies true-to-variety wheat suitable for seed, and its A stock should be used during drought or frost. KEEP March 17 open for Board of Trade dance and cards.
McConnell War Work Finds Success In Red Cross Fund Drive
The community held a whist drive and dance last Friday under Red Cross auspices, raising about 30 dollars. Missing Robert Paterson is now reported as missing, not wounded. Birth announced of a son James Van to Mr and Mrs L Reaman of Kamsack, former McConnell residents. Women's War Work Committee annual meeting reports a productive year with 15 to 22 boys overseas, 109 boxes sent, 47 quilts and many Red Cross items produced or donated, cash balance 319.82 after expenses.
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Red Cross
May McMurachy
Mae Baisley
Bill Miller
Hubert Pollock
Robert Paterson
James van
L. Reaman
Kamsack
Navy League
1944 Officers Elected and Local Visits Reported
The 1944 officers include President Mrs I Emerson Vice President Mrs J Killoh Secretary Mrs H Asseltine Treasurer Mrs J Allen and several committee members. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs W Warren of Brandon who left to spend a few days at Crandall with Mrs Warren’s parents.
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I. Emerson
J. Killoh
H. Asseltine
J. Allen
L. Pangman
B. Knight
J. C. Richardson
N. Pollock
G. Wright
M. Brown
H. Pollock
O. Newton
G. Killoh
F. Wilson
R. Watt
Mrs. W. Warren
Brandon
Mrs. Warren
Mrs. Creighton
Crandall
Community Mourns Death of Mrs. Craig in Brandon
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. A. N. Thompson after the death of her mother Mrs. Craig in Brandon on January 27.
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A. N. Thompson
Craig
Brandon
Decker Pupils Sell War Stamps in January
Pupils in Decker primary room led by Miss Edna Pangman sold 42.80 in War Savings Stamps for January while Miss L. Wallaces intermediate room raised 47.50. Red Cross dance a success at Memorial Hall with Lavinia orchestra. Intermediate hockey lost 2-1 at Crandall. Pte. Jack Davidson on leave from Winnipeg. Brown couple back from week in Winnipeg. Victoria Hospital birth to Bruce Whyte and wife Patricia Bay on Feb 2, 1944.
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Edna Pangman
L. Wallace
Harold Hall
Ronnie
Winnipeg
Stoker
Red Cross
Memorial Hall
Lavinia Orchestra
Crandall
Will Brown
Victoria Hospital
Bruce Whyte
Patricia Bay
Victoria
B.C
Pope Ralph Henderson Undergoes Winnipeg Hospital Operation
Ralph Henderson left last Monday for a Winnipeg hospital for an operation and is reported doing well. His mother and sister traveled Tuesday to be with him, during which time she fractured her leg. Neil Arthur of Winnipeg -- son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Arthur -- was admitted Thursday for an appendix operation. Allan Ross underwent an appendix operation at Hamiota Hospital on Friday. The Red Cross shipment included 10 sheets 5 pairs men's pajamas 15 children's gowns 20 personal property bags 4 quilts 2 crib quilts 2 relief quilts 27 pairs socks 16 sweaters and 1 afghan.
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Ralph Henderson
Winnipeg
Geo. Arthur
Neil
Allan Ross
Hamiota Hospital
Red Cross
Winnipeg visit and Red Cross social in Manitoba notes
Mrs Harry Oarner is visiting Winnipeg for a few days. Mrs F Morris Red Cross group held a social at Mr and Mrs J McLellan's home on Wednesday February 2. The evening featured card and bingo games with prizes won by Mrs W Park and Mary McLaughlin plus William.
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Mrs
Harry Knight
Winnipeg
P.O. Donald Kennedy
Community Dance and Bingo Night Acclaims Local Winners
A large crowd attended a novelty dance and euchre drive with prizes for bingo awarded to Arthur Morris Mrs R Whyte and Mrs Lief. Card prizes went to Mrs McFeely and Mr R Steven among others. The Red Cross event is set for Feb 18 and a March 3 dance is planned by the Literary Society.
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C. Long
Hamiota
Murdo Milne
Jimmy McLellan
Winnipeg
Red Cross
McCallum
New World Talk And Call To Earned Labor
Jane Dale of Hamiota writes that fabled New World promises of plenty require action not talk. She urges readers to work with their best effort and to keep faith as they strive toward a land free from want and sorrow.
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Jane Dale
Hamiota
McFaren Kirk Wedding in Calgary in 1944
A quiet double ring ceremony was held January 15 1944 at 7 80 pm in the United Church vestry Calgary uniting Marjorie Alice Kirk youngest daughter of the late Ira Kirk to Jack McFaren R C A F formerly of Decker Rev J Burton and Flt Lt Mc Lean officiated The couple will reside in Calgary A reception followed at Rendezvous Hall The article also notes a February 1 1944 W I meeting in Orange Hall with wartime cooking demonstrations and talks on foods
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United Church
Calgary
Marjorie Alice
Ira Kirk
Crandall
Jack McFaren
R.C.A.F
Decker
J. Burton
McLean
Bob McShane
W.I
Orange Hall
Hudson
W.I. Creed
Tea and talk on baking aids draw sixty ladies in
A Tea event featured samples of baking powders and honey syrup with pudding, a demonstration of baking techniques, and a well attended gathering of about 60 ladies. A silver collection was raised for the Milk for Britain Fund.
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Milk For Britain Fund
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Scottish Co-Operative Wholesale Society
Glasgow
Rc Ge Othend
LEITH
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Kilmarnock
Scotland
Enniskillen
Reland
Canada
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Oarner
Lac
Colin Milne
Mrs. J. Milne
McFaren
Kirk
Watkins
Hamata
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Rapid City
Lenore
Minnedosa
J. R. Watkins Co
RSW
Man
Court Hamiota
Ireland
Wim. McBarn
John Metihee
L. S. Taylor
Burgess
Royal Bank
J. F. M. Johnston
J. F.M. Johnston
Arrow River
US Exchange
Ineverse
Cl Res
District Fire Office
L Postrickland
Crown. Life Representative
Harry Cooke
F. M. Coombs
Main Road South
Hemphill See
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