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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 20, 1952
Page
2
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows Canadian farmers earned 2.819 billion in 1951, up 28 percent from 1950’s 2.223 billion. Despite higher living and production costs, prices for farm products rose to align with other commodities.
Higher prices for livestock and payments by the Canadian Wheat Board lifted cash income. Spring marketing of much of last year’s grain and drought payments under the Prairie Farms Assistance Act added to the total. Ontario led all provinces with 793,192,000 while Saskatchewan ranked second with 622,002,000 in cash income.
Alberta ranked third in export wheat and earned 467.38 million dollars from farm products. Quebec Manitoba and British Columbia followed with strong gains over last year, as the 1952 crop year opened with favorable prospects for high returns and sustained prices. Canada led wheat exports in January 1952 amid strong world demand.
The Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association schedules its annual convention for August 7 and 8 at Hotel Saskatchewan Regina. Stirling King of Estevan Mercury and Walter Ashfield Grenfell Sun named delegates to a board meeting in Ottawa February 26 27. Membership qualifications discussed as a major convention topic.
CBC chairman A. Davidson said the corporation will ask the Cabinet in weeks for a Vancouver television station license. Private licenses will wait until CBC is complete, with CKNW of New Westminster seeking a private station. Vancouver will not link with Seattle or other U.S. outlets.
The famous singer Ginny Simms promotes Blue Bonnet Margarine describing its sunny sweet flavor and utility for meals. The ad touts nutrition and economy with two regular sizes and a color water package, urging use in cooking and vegetables.
A collection of humorous exchanges and anecdotes. A husband claims last word status while an old timer bats back. A pupil quips on Magna Carta timing. A seven year old defines pride and vanity. A vicar finds a purse, and a lawyer pitches pallbearers. Dairy ad wars and other light jests fill the page.
The Roaring Game from Associated Screen Studios showcases curling with Ken Watson of Winnipeg known as Mr Curler. It covers quarrying on Ailsa Craig for curling stones, Regina’s Jam Tin League, and a Winnipeg world premiere during Manitoba Bonspiel with Gordon Sparling directing and John McDougall scripting. Lucio Agostini provides a Scottish flavored score.
Western Canada Yukon Fish and Game Council met in Calgary to study duck damage relief. Proposals include lure crops and aquatic feeds to keep ducks on water. Alberta officials noted regional limits, with permits discussed and federal approval sought. Floyd Mitchell named Alberta president and Fulton trophy awarded. Calgary association received $100 for crow and magpie campaign.
An old advertisement touts a medicated product named Dr Dennis offering rapid relief for itching caused by skin conditions like moles rashes and athlete’s foot. The copy emphasizes trial sessions and a money back guarantee through the local druggist.
Manitoba plant scientists led by Dr. R. F. Peterson report progress in breeding wheat resistant to rust race 15B. Using McMurachy wheat from Pipestone, they cross with Thatcher Redman lines to create strains with good milling quality and rust resistance. Full deployment awaits further testing and seed supply.
Calgary's policemen and milkmen ask for an exemption from the new jaywalking clause. Letters to council claim no provision allows milkmen to cross from wagon to serve customers. Police say officers cannot chase a jaywalker without breaking the law.
Lethbridge Alberta reports C Lorne Davidson, former Vancouver recreation director, has assumed the post of superintendent of recreation in Lethbridge. He brings years of program leadership and citywide sports experience to the role.
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