Virus Diseases Increasing Threat To Hogs In Manitoba
Dr. John Agar of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture reports a winter rise in hog virus cases, with vomiting and wasting disease and porcine encephalitis causing severe symptoms and high piglet mortality. No vaccines exist, and farm hygiene and isolation are key to control. Pasture management also affects summer dairy yields, with a Manitoba trial showing steady milk flow and economic gain per pasture acre.
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John Agar
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Services Branch
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Manitoba
Agar
Manitoba Agronomists
Brandon
Mr. Lahaie
Lahaie
Christmas Spirit Lingers As New Year Begins
Rev. D J M McCrindle reflects on holiday remnants and the ongoing Christmas Spirit. He urges a New Year evaluation in a spirit of brotherhood and benevolence, reminding readers that Christmastime continues through daily life and God’s presence with us.
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Jesus
Christ the Lord
God
John Clark obituary from Hamiota 1972
John Clark aged, longtime Scottish immigrant, died December 18 1972 at Hamiota after retiring there in 1966. Survived by seven children and twenty one grandchildren, with interment at Scotia Cemetery after funeral December 21 led by Mr. Leslie Jameson.
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Hamiota
John Clark
Skene
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Carberry
Annie MacKenzie
Woodworth
Senior Citizens Club
Norval Brandon
Isobel
Thunder Bay
Ontario
George Kirkham
Mary
Lethbridge
Alta
John M. Clark
Vancouver
B.C
Joe Goldstone
Terry
Douglas
Manitoba
David Clark
Earl Thurbur
Joyce
Ronald E. Clark
Calgary
Alexander Clark
12Th
Canadian Scottish Regiment
Annie
Park Residence News Holiday Socials and Visitors
Park Residence residents share Christmas visits with families in Winnipeg Brandon Miniota and Regina. Congratulations and sympathy notes go to Mrs Robertson and Mrs Mansell. Readers thank contributors for Christmas treats from local groups and businesses.
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Armitage
Miniota
Couple Honoured At Rivers Manitoba 60th Wedding Anniversary
A December 18 gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Len Harvey in Rivers Manitoba marked Mr and Mrs Alex Angus of Riverss sixtieth wedding anniversary. The couple born in 1886 and 1889 farmed at Hamiota before moving to Rivers in 1945. They have four sons and three daughters including Allan of Rivers Roy of Fort St John and Mrs Len Harvey of Rivers. Congratulatory messages came from Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister Trudeau and other Manitoba leaders.
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Rivers
Alex Angus
Manitoba
Len Harvey
Angus
Logoch
Annie Routledge
Lenore
Hamiota
Alvin
Maple Ridge
B.C
Maxwell
Mississauga
Ontario
Allan
Roy
Fort St. John
W. McLenehan
Muriel
Hartney
Alice
Doug Weir
Hazel
Brandon
Marquette Craig Stewart
Virden
Morris McGregor
Obituary for Olive Gertrude Perkins of Brandon
Olive Gertrude Delbridge Perkins of Hamiota died December 19 in Victoria Hospital. Funeral services were held December 22 at Campbells Funeral Chapel with Rev. D. McCrindle presiding. Survived by two brothers and three sisters, many nieces and nephews, interment in Hamiota Cemetery.
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Olive Gertrude Perkins
Brandon
Campbells Funeral Chapel
Hamiota
D. McCrindle
Olive Gertrude Delbridge
Victoria Hospital
Winnipeg
Chumah
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Methodist
United Church of Canada
Leslie Perkins
Owen Sound
William Delbridge
Fred Delbridge
Lily Arnold
Kelowna B. C
Anne Tait
Eastend
Lois Vickery
Delbridge
Minnedosa
Gerald Vickery
Douglas Vickery
Ray Lints
Melville MacKay Alexander
Artur Knight
Hamio’ta
Auxiliary Meet of Oak River Ladies Legion Auxiliary
The Oak River Ladies Legion Auxiliary met December 13 with 19 members. A turkey supper followed by a business meeting announced the 1973 officers: President Thelma Argue, Vice McNeill, 2nd Vice Vi McCallum, Secretary Kirkpatrick, Treasurer Winnie McCallum, Warden Tweed. Six new tam hats were ordered. Remembrance Day tea and bake sale raised 74.91. Grace Bullock won the door prize. Gifts were exchanged and bingo played.
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Oak River
Ladies Legion Auxiliary
Thelma Argue
McNeill
Vi McCallum
Frances Kirkpatrick
Winnie | McCallum
Tweed
Grace Bullock
93rd Birthday Celebrated at P. Pearce Home
John Gunson of Hamiota celebrated his 93rd birthday at the P. Pearce home with his daughters Edith and Betty and Bettys husband Newton Smith. Distances kept other relatives away. Guests included John Arnot Mrs Agnes Hollingsworth W Veitch G Maitland and Mr and Mrs E Dowland. Gunson came to Canada 91 years ago by boat with his parents to western Canada via the Assiniboine River.
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P. Pearce
John Gunson
Hamiota
Edith
Betty
Newton Smith
John Arnot
Agnes Hollingsworth
W. Veitch
G. Maitland
E. Dowland
Gunson
Canada
Western Canada
Assiniboine River
Mrs Hogeland Rites Held in Brandon Garden
Miss Hogeland a longtime Brandon resident and former Manitoba Power Commission and Brandon hospital staff member, died December 24 1972 at Brandon General Hospital. Survived by brother Wilfred and sister Edna Smith. Funeral December 28 at Rosewood Memorial Chapel with Rev. R Kayes officiating. Interment Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Donations urged to Brandon General Hospital special equipment fund.
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Brandon
Brandon General Hospital
Alice Hogeland
Upton Apts
Hogeland
Manitoba Power Commission
Brandon Fair Board
Brandon Hospital
Wilfred
Hamiota
Edna Smith
Rosewood Memorial Chanel
R. Kayes
Rosewood Memorial Gardens
Doll House raffle aids hospital wards at Hamiota
Six weeks prior Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Richardson donated a furnished Doll House for a hospital raffle. Tickets sold, draw on December 22, 1972 by Karen Riley. Donna Gray won. proceeds of 60.88 were used to purchase flower tables for wards.
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Hamiota
Jesse Richardson
Karen Riley
Donna Gray
Arnold Gray Hamiota
Richardson
New Year Message from Hon. W. J. McKeag
Lieutenant Governor W J McKeag salutes Manitobans on New Year with reflections on the past year and optimism for 1973. He notes Canada offers rich opportunities and that he plans to visit and speak with more residents in the coming months. He wishes a joyful holiday season and a rewarding year ahead.
Manitoba Premier Promises Hope and Equal Opportunity
Hon. Edward Schreyer pledges renewed hope for Manitoba as the New Year begins. He stresses overcoming difficulties with a solid foundation and emphasizes shared development, equality of opportunity, and harnessing the province's cultural diversity to reach new human and economic heights.
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Manitoba
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Sos and Crops Branch
St. Claude
Parkland Parish News
Rev
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Mrs. Arthur
Mrs. Bardwell
W. J. McKeag
Edward Schreyer
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