04 May 1972
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
1
The piece covers feeding cows during lactation with about 30 pounds of hay daily, calving timing stages, and avoiding skimping on feed. It warns that $14 million in farm-building fires occur yearly, stresses spacing buildings, using fire resistant materials, and outlines tractor and machinery safety like avoiding ditches and embankments.
Practical notes urge keeping bystanders clear of moving machinery and avoiding steep slopes. Advice includes using wide wheel settings, proper drawbar height, PTO shields, and slow clutch engagement. Manitoba seed treatment guidance recommends disease-free certified seed or non mercury fungicides to control smut in spring wheat and barley varieties with cost estimates per bushel.
Reggie's Ramblings notes USA progress on a wrist-watch sized television camera. Dick Tracy, longtime two way user, questions why delay persists. Manitoba MLA Jake Froese advocates a pay-before-you-go government policy for the province.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion met April 25 with President Alice Edlow presiding. They held a bake sale raising funds and contributed 80 to the band for Calgary. Two carloads plan to attend the Strathclair district meeting May 4. Lena Robinson won the petit fund prize. Proceeds fund flowers and treats for sick members. Lunch hosted by the committee. Del Kirk and Ellen Milne arranged next meeting catering. Mrs. P. Harrison moved to adjourn.
Historical notes recount the 1950 cornerstone move for Hamiota District Hospital to accommodate a new south wing. The casket includes the first W.I. History of Hamiota and hospital records, plus updated staff lists and a 1971 income statement.
The Coins for Talent concert filled the Elementary School Auditorium on Friday April 28 to honor Debbie Mathison and Sally Robinson who, with 150 peers, will join the International Music Camp Band and Choir this summer. Debbie and Sally will tour the United States London and other European cities before returning to Canada for concerts in Winnipeg and Brandon on August 25. Proceeds helped cover the $1000 cost of the tour as local talent and organizations contributed.
The April gathering of Birtle Presbytery in Birtle covered workshop plans for congregational renewal and a rebalance of ministry across Birtle Miniot Larger Parish. Camp Wasaga lease renewal runs to 1975 and needs leaders and donations. Church Alive Week set for October 15 to 22 amid concerns over immoral films. A memorial urges General Council action to license Lay Ministers or Deaconesses in co ministry. Revs Clark and Dykman seek pastoral-relations changes and Rev Hartley Harland retires from fulltime ministry.
The Birtle District of M W L held its first workshop for Convenors of United Nations and International Exchange on April 15 in Hroniota. Mrs M White Oak River led the session with Mrs D Radcliffe Cardale assisting, sharing ideas to plan meaningful programs through convenors.
The Rolling River School Division reports completion of four PEP Program projects in Rivers Collegiate with labour costs totaling 20 418 dollars and 13 729 25 dollars spent. The board discusses staffing reductions for 1972 73, bus driver suspension, and a rural levy for Elton. A Minnedosa sidewalk proposal aims to improve school area safety.
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