Children’s Hospital Building Fund Campaign Urges Support
The Children’s Hospital seeks funds to replace cramped quarters with a new facility after the Shriners Hospital moves to Wellington Crescent. Dr. W W Grant notes the gain is only 30 beds despite 3,500 yearly patients, stressing the need for modern equipment, nursing staff, and available beds during epidemics. The campaign calls on Winnipeg and Manitoba residents to back the $1,500,000 Building Fund.
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Children’s Hospital
Shriners Hospital
Wellington Crescent
W. W. Grant
Shrine Hospital
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Grant
Shriners
Grasshopper Threat Warns Western Canada Farmers
Dr J Greaney of Line Elevators Farm Service warns Western Canada farmers of a severe 1948 grasshopper plague, with outbreaks in Saskatchewan and nearby regions. Entomologists forecast a repeat of 1940 levels, urging early spring baiting and cooperation with officials for effective control and poison bait availability.
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Saskatchewan
Science Service Laboratories
Lethbridge
Saskatoon
Canada
North Battleford
United States
Alberta
Wynyard
Regina
Estevan
Weybur
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Entomological Laboratory
Lethbridge Alta
Sask
Brandon
Bilan
One-Way Disc and Cultivator Competition at Hamiota
The Hamiota Agricultural Society with extension service will host a One-Way Disc and Cultivator Competition and Farm Machinery Field on Wednesday June 16 at 10 a.m. at T. J. Strachan’s farm near Hamiota. George Bryce will explain judging points. demonstrations will follow. Entries due by June 14 to I P Strickland. Prizes offered. no entry fee. all welcome.
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Hamiota Agricultural Society
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
T. J. Strachan
Hamiota
George Bryce
I. P. Strickland
Strachan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Choir members thank Brandon drivers for May 24 broadcast
The members of Hamiota United Church choir and Ladies Vocal Ensemble express heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Max McConnell Mrs. W Cochrane Messrs Kerr Fraser Ek P Venables Russell Gurr Raymond Hedley and Ed Wray for driving them to Brandon on May 24 for the broadcast.
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Hamiota United Church Choir
Ladies’ Vocal Ensemble
Brandon
Max McConnell
W. Cochrane
Messrs
Kerr Fraser
Ek. P. Venables
Russell Gurr
Raymond Hedley
Ed. Wray
Fraser Anderson Dies at 74 Near Hamiota
Fraser Anderson passed away at his daughter's home southeast of town on Friday May 28 1948 at age 74 years 6 months and 6 days. Funeral held Sunday from the residence to Hamiota cemetery with Rev H Oldfield officiating. Further particulars next week.
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Fraser Anderson
Geo. Anderson
Hamiota
Rev. H. Oldfield
Halifax singer Elizabeth Benson Guy to guest on CBC Symphony for Strings
Young Halifax singer Elizabeth Benson Guy will be guest artist in the Symphony for Strings broadcast Friday June 4 at 10 30 MDT on the CBC Trans Canada network. She is a winner in the Singing Stars of Tomorrow radio contest and studies operatic and concert singing at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
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Elizabeth Benson Guy
Halifax
Symphony For Strings
CBC Trans-Canada
Miss Guy
Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto
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M.P
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Airif
U.S
Ent S
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Ottawa
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Art Ross, M.P
H. Clarke
Minnedosa
God Save the King
Redbook Magazine
True Story Modern Screen Parents Magazine
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Digest
Judy
National Home Monthly
Chatelaine Family Herald and Weekly Star
Racay
New World
Country Guide
Saskatchewan Farmer
Irs
Canadian Poultry Review
Canada Poultryman
Free Press Weekly
Breeder's Gazette JT American Fruit Grower
Maclean's
Family Herald & Weekly Star New World
Christian Herald
Everybody's Digest Flower Grower Forum
the Homemaker
Hygeia International Digest
Judy’s News and Views
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Modern Romance
Modern Screen Movies
Nature Magazine
Open Road For Boys Outdoors
Parents’ Magazine
Popular Mechanics
Reader's Digest
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Screen Romances
Sports Afield
True Story
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Travel & Camera
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