Local Notes From Lavinia And Surrounding Area
Community brief from Lavinia reports W.A. and W.M.S. meeting at Mrs Roy McConnell on January 10 at 2 PM. Winnipeg visitors Mr and Mrs Geo Scott stayed with Mr and Mrs Lorne Shayman. Xmas financials for Lavinia Sunday School show receipts 224.84 with expenses including church supplies and Christmas tree gifts. balance 22.17. Various local travels and condolences noted for area families including McConnell and Morrison.
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W.A
W.M.S
Roy McConnell
Geo. Scott
Winnipeg
Lorne Shayman
Foxton
Hamiota
James
R. V. McConnell
Manitoba
Christian Education
Ergot Dangers in Frosted Flax and Oats Warned
An agricultural warning outlines the dangers of ergot in frosted flax and oats. It notes poisonous ergot bodies in seed heads and that 0.1 percent ergot in grain feed can threaten livestock abortion and illness, urging removal of ergotized kernels from human and animal rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehnite Danners
Ponsa
Mit
10 Hon
Ives
Roy Partons
Health By Laws Target Spitting On Public Streets
A substantial number of Canadian towns and cities maintain by laws against spitting on sidewalks or in public vehicles to curb the spread of germs and diseases. Health authorities urge strict enforcement to improve hygiene.
Planning for retirement and healthy leisure ahead
The article urges starting retirement plans now with hobbies and activities. It notes that transitions from active life to idleness can harm health and suggests studying crafts, research, and gardening, plus turning hobbies profitable if needed. It emphasizes exercise to maintain health.
Baby boy welcomed by Lawson family
Notices announce the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. H. Lawson on December 21, 1950. The text then lists various relatives and friends from Winnipeg, Regina, Reston, Brandon, Oak River and Saskatoon who spent Christmas or holidays with family members, including extended visits and travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lawson
Bobby and
Barry Hunter
Winnipeg
Mrs. H. Knight
Dalton Kirk
Saskatoon
J. Milne
J. Young
Brandon
Cut Down Lost Time Absenteeism in Industry
Absenteeism from minor illnesses costs many plants significant time losses. Preventable causes include colds from careless coughing and sneezing, unwise eating and drinking, and poor general health. Walking to work or school provides exercise and fresh air, avoiding crowded transit.
No Age Limits on Whooping Cough Risk for Adults
The piece notes that whooping cough, though seen as a child’s disease, can infect adults and be deadly. It cites 202 children dying in 1949 in Canada and urges immunization for every child, stressing parental fear of diphtheria and the availability of an effective vaccine.
Encouraging Children to Use Public Libraries
The article urges children to use libraries whether school, public, or church. It notes librarians help youths pick age appropriate books and emphasizes access to books beyond many families' budgets through public libraries.
Who's Your Doctor A Health Advice Note
The pamphlet urges everyone to have a physician and avoid delays when illness strikes. It explains that sharing health history, age, occupation, and lifestyle helps doctors assess conditions and plan treatment in emergencies.
Rural Manitoba Community Winter Programme Topics
Read and follow medical advice from doctors not magazines or friends. In rural Manitoba harvest to seeding time is peak for reflection and planning. clubs can use topics such as Soil Conservation Weed Control Land Use Livestock Improvement Plant and Animal Diseases Plant and Animal Pests Home Planning Farm Management Farm Forum Jr Clubs and their work Farm Mechanics Use of Electricity on the Farm Safe Milk and Water on the Farm. Local Agricultural Representative can help outline the programme and supply literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Man ifoba Flood Relief Fund Honored At Convention
At the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association meeting in Quebec City editors heard Cecil Lamont report the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund had raised 8.775 million dollars in cash plus in kind donations to aid Red River Valley flood victims. The fund allocated 2.5 million for furnishings and items, 600 thousand for evacuee expenses, 1 million for small businesses and farmers losses, 1 million for livestock and equipment, with a survey planned to assist non governmental institutions. Structural damage is being handled by government, dikes are being built, and most non structural losses are compensated.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Chateau Frontenac
Quebec City
Canada
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Red River Valley
Cecil Lamont
Red Cross
Lamont
Dominion
Newspets Association
Weekly Newspapers of
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Airie
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Meriel McConistrong
B.C
Marion Green McConnell
Stewart
McConnell
Wawas
Mickey McConniota
James McConbt
Knight
Brand
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Altais
J. W. Stewart
Norman Stewart
Toronto
Perth
Pearson
Lavinia Sunday School
Navy
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S. Stewart
Dr. F . Greaney
Oarner
Robert Dempsey
R. McFeely
Colin Milne
Coleen
Geo Fraser
Reston
Gen
Arthur
Phyllis Rankin
Elaine Knight
Shingley Smithson
Shirley Anderson
Geo. Smithson
Dennis McMahon
Patsy Hannon
Decker
Miss J. Stevenson
Isabella
Miss D. Hayward
Myrna Anderson
Mrs. G. E. Thompson
Lon
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the Monitor
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ABC
the Christian Science Monitor
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Boston
Mass .USA
Christan Science Monitor
Manitoba Flood Fund
Thanks Weekly Press
Great West Life
H.W. Manning
M. A. O'Hara
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H. W. Manning
J. S. McDiarmid
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