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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1952
Page
2
The article notes Canada’s population rise due to immigration since 1946 with 0.0 percent rise and counts 193 775 from the United Kingdom and 208 246 from other countries. In the first eleven months of 1951 arrivals reached 174 000 from abroad, the highest since 1913.
Immigration officials note many new citizens come with own resources or via a government program to attract workers. Skilled laborers join plants and factories, plus construction, farming, and urban work, swelling Canada's population and filling labor needs nationwide.
The Canada Year Book notes a policy to select and settle immigrants who can be absorbed into the economy. Skilled workers are needed as Canada expands in industry and farming, with facilities arranged for air and sea transport from the United Kingdom. The policy will continue with expectations of many new citizens later in the year.
Edmonton reports Erle Kitchen of Woodstock Ontario, head of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, warned at the Alberta Dairymen’s Association convention that if current trends in reduced dairy production continue Canada could face a shortfall of 1 billion pounds of milk in 1955, or the loss of about 300000 cows. He blamed poor financial returns pushing farmers to liquidate cattle amid high beef prices.
For the first time coarse grains will be shipped through Prince Rupert port. Three shiploads of Alberta feed barley will be handled at the elevator, with nine other grain ships carrying Prince Rupert wheat. Barley is due next month for possible shipment to Japan or India in April or May.
A mosaic of quick humor and social quips across family life and work. Jokes about self made men late workers wives courts and politicians sit alongside a Sunday work paradox and a child’s view of heaven with a brief note on eagle lifespans.
Civil defence leaders say Canadian farmers and rural residents share a major wartime role. Evacuees and injured from bombed cities must be cared for, nearby cities aided to recover, and enemy agents halted from damaging crops. Rural areas may be spared bombing but face equally devastating effects.
Tottenham Hotspurs will open their exhibition tour in Toronto on May 22 with a schedule extending to June 20 sail home. Other stops include Saskatoon May 28 Vancouver May 31 Victoria June 2 Vancouver June 4 Calgary June 7 Winnipeg June 9 Toronto June 14 New York June 15 and Montreal June 18.
An offer for Hem-Roid promises quick relief from itching soreness and burning. A 60 tablet package costs $1.59 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after 2 or 3 days.
Hamilton resident Jim Firky born 189? recalls his pony express days carrying mail 600 mile round trip from Fort Qu Appelle to Prince Albert Saskatchewan. He describes horse changes every 50 miles two week treks and rare trouble with Indians plus a wartime scare near Batoche during the Riel uprising. Firky previously worked on the Qu Appelle to Fort Qu Appelle run for two years.
London report notes Prince Charles at three assumes several titles upon his mother’s accession. He becomes Duke of Cornwall Duke of Rothesay Earl of Carrick Baron of Renfrew Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. He remains heir apparent awaiting investiture as Prince of Wales with Princess Margaret as regent if needed.
The altar stone for Canada's Book of Remembrance of war dead rests in Ottawa after being presented by the British government.
Ottawa reports U S grain drying crews may enter Canada duty free until June 30 1952 to address damp prairie grain. Officials say temporary admission with no deposit or bond is allowed and farmers who brought in dryers under a pro rata duty plan may have duties remitted. Cabinet may forgive duties paid under the six month plan. No records of how many dryers were enrolled exist.
The Family Allowance Administration notes many Canadians with children under 16 still move often. About 36 000 of 1 900 000 recipient families change their address each month. The oldest Christian festival mentioned is Easter.
Ilka Chase markets Blue Bonnet Margarine as a sunny sweet all vegetable spread. The ad touts flavor nutrition and economy with two package types and a quick color feature for easy use.
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