Birthday Greetings for Scottish Pioneers and Settlers
Birthday notices honor Mrs JRS Angus of Ham iota Manitoba born in Gamrie Banffshire Scotland on March 868 Pioneer 1891 Mrs WM Angus Scotia Manitoba born Gamrie Banffshire Scotland on March 138th 1860 Pioneer 1883 Mr Edward Little Shafter California born Oundle Lincolnshire England on 15th 1858 Pioneer Mrs David Henderson Crandall Georgetown Peel County Ontario born March 15 1877.
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Jrs. Angus
Hamiota
Man
Gamrie
Banffshire
Scotland
WM. Angus
Scotia Man
Edward Little
Shafter
California
U.S.A
Oundle
Lincolnshire
England
David Henderson
Crandall
Georgetown
Peel County, Ont
Experimental Farm Notes Show Manitoba Wheat Farms Rise in Profit
Cash income on seventeen Illustration Station farms in Manitoba averaged 5266 per farm in 1943 with expenses of 2295 leaving a net income of 2971. In 1940 income was 2373 and expenses 851 for a net return of 1522. Income rose about 400 percent since 1940 while expenses grew, reducing profit margin but not profits overall as higher volume more than offset costs.
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Illustration
Manitoba
Local Notes and Red Cross Gifts in February and March
A community gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ball’s marked Mrs. Ball’s birthday. The Women’s Work Board of the Red Cross donated 50 to famine relief for India and China. Upcoming Home Nursing Class led by Mrs. M. Bridge meets March 13 at 7 30 in the schoolhouse. The latest Red Cross shipment included quilts sheets pajamas airforce bags socks and sweaters. Mrs. Clarence Cochrane has improved after Winnipeg surgery. Mr. W. Hammond drove to Boissevain on March 4. Brandon visitors and an Irish church basement supper are noted. An erratum corrects a name from Ed Cochrane to Albert Cochrane.
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W. G. Ball
M. Bridge
Red Cross
Clarence Cochrane
Winnipeg
Decker Community Updates and Local Happenings
Decker forms a Blue Cross hospitalization unit with Mrs. W. Cumber land treasurer, sponsored by the local W I. Manitoba Poultry Pool delegates met in Winnipeg. School Board notes praise for Decker Consolidated School. Local property moves and residents traveling to Winnipeg. March 17 play Civil Service planned by Miniota Y P A in Decker Memorial Hall. Red Cross ships include 4 sweaters and 9 quilts. Mission Band hosts meeting at the school.
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Blue Cross
Decker
W. Cumberland
W.I
Magnus Little
Manitoba Poultry Pool
Winnipeg
Ben Wyatt
Elery Sunley
Decker Consolidated School
W. Hall
L. W. Cochrane
C. Wall
Decker Memorial Hall
W.1
Red Cross
Registry for Crippled Children in Manitoba Program
The Manitoba Department of Health and Public Welfare announces a Crippled Children Registry to locate and assist children up to sixteen with crippling deformities or injuries. Citizens are urged to write the registry at 320 Sherbrooke Street, Winnipeg or the department at 5320 Sherbrooke Street with the child’s name, guardians, and defect details. The aim is to provide access to treatment funds previously run by the Junior Red Cross.
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Manitoba Department of Health and Public Welfare
Manitoba
Junior Red Cross
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Crippled Children’s Registry
Sherbrooke Street
Winnipeg
Department of Health
Farm auctions near Decker and Hamiota list livestock and gear
McConnell offers horses cattle implements Case Tractor and furniture at Henry Lints farm north west of Decker sale begins 10 a.m. Friday March 25 cash lunch by Decker W I. At John Lathema farm south of Hamiota sale begins 11 a.m. Tuesday March 21 cash lunch by Oakner Ladies. Foresters invite members to Wednesday March 15 Ladies Night with entertainment to follow.
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Henry Lints
Decker
Decker W.I
John
Ted
Hamiota
Oakner
Foresters
Ten Million Raised for Red Cross Urged in Canada
Canada must raise ten million dollars for the Red Cross with a two thousand five hundred dollar quota for Hamidta. The town will be canvassed but fuel shortages hinder farm canvassing. Residents are asked to leave subscriptions with L. S. Taylor or Ted Vena when in town.
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Canada
Red Cross
Hamidta
L. S. Taylor
Ted Venables
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dee ES
EATON
Eaton's
Eaton’s
Young Canada
T. Eaton
Britain
Europe
Local Campaign Headquarters
L. A. Taylor's Office
Lavinia
Ed. Cochrane
William Robert
Shoal Lake ‘Hospital
Albert Cochrane
Registry For Crippled Children
McConnell
T. Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Weepawa
Watkins
Hamtota
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Rapid City
Lenore
Minnedosa
The
J. R. Watkins Co
RSW
Court Hamiota
Court Hamiota No
Wm. McBain
John McGhee
Burgess
Royal Bank
J. F. M. Johnston
J. F.M. Johnston
Arrow River
Crandall Exchange
District Fire Office
Postrickland
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
F. M. Coombs
Soeuth
Hamiota Hospital
Hemphill
Sec.-Treas
Pe Yei UF
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