Local notes and corrections from Chumah district
Last week report false about Donald Kirk to Winnipeg. Garnet Johnston and Herbert Smith families visited Bran don Saturday. Farmers urge sportsmen to close field gates after use to avoid inconvenience. Berla Ferris returned to Winnipeg after visiting home. Heavy rain last Friday delays threshing for a few days. a few in the district have finished threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kirk
Winnipeg
Garnet Johnston
Herbert Smith
Brandon
Berla Ferris
Winnipeg Visitors and Returning Residents Briefly Gather
Neil Arthur of Winnipeg arrived last week for a short visit at his home. Sgt. E. Ross of Rivers spent the weekend with his parents. Evelyn Rivers left Sunday for Winnipeg to take a course at the University. Mary MacKay of St. Boni face spent the weekend at her home. Glen Smith departed Tuesday for a few days in Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs W N McDonald of Winnipeg arrived Monday to spend a few days at their home with Mr and Mrs W B Strachan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Arthur
Winnipeg
Sgt. E. Ross
Rivers
Evelyn Rivers
University
Mary MacKay
St. Boniface
Glen Smith
W. N. McDonald
W. B. Strachan
Weekend Visit Leads to Overseas Christmas Box Drive
Mr and Mrs Doug Dickie and Harvey of Brandon spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J Young. Parents and wives of servicemen overseas are asked to send their present address to Mrs McFeely by October 7 for correctly addressed Christmas boxes. Donations to support overseas boxes may be left at the post office as funds are urgently needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug
Dickie and
Harvey
Brandon
J. Young
McFeely
Decker and Associates Visit Winnipeg and Area News
Mr W Cumberland a business visitor to Winnipeg last week. Mr Cecil Decker of Winnipeg helps with harvest at his father A L Decker's home. F W Decker attended Winnipeg automobile convention at Marlboro Hotel last Thursday. Mrs Williams (Dorothy Ashcroft) and son of Sarnia Ont. visit J Ashcroft. Councillor A L Decker visited Winnipeg on Saturday for Hamiota Municipality. Mr Herb Yates injured his right hand in threshing engine explosion. Rally Day planned for Sunday at 1 30 p m. Mr Frank Turnbull weekend visit to Winnipeg due to his father's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cumberland
Winnipeg
Cecil Decker
A. L. Decker
F. W. Decker
Marlboro Hotel
Williams
Dorothy Ashcroft
Little Son
Sarnia
Ont
J. Ashcroft
Hamiota
Herb Yates
Frank Turnbull
Local Social Notes and Church Session Updates
Mrs English of Brandon visits daughter Mrs Emerson while Mrs Watson of Gladstone visits daughter Mrs Satterthwaite. Harry Nicholl leaves for Halifax. WMS and WA met in church. Anniversary Sunday planned for early October with Rev William Sill as guest speaker. Tally day set for next Sunday at 11 a.m. Training camp men told to ease on butter and sugar. Threshing delayed by weather. cold spell signals approaching winter.
Farmers urged to diversify amid market driven farming
The piece argues that farmers should diversify beyond grain as markets and profits drive production. It notes war boosts hog demand, showing farmers respond to price signals without outside urging, while cautioning that sales depend on accessible export markets.
Tear down tariffs to help farmers and export surplus
The text argues that after the war Canada must buy foreign foodstuffs if large exports occur, requiring removal of high tariffs. It urges those who want to aid farmers to press the government to abolish Canadian tariffs to facilitate foreign purchases.
Using The Winter Wisely and Well
An appeal urges Manitoba adults to join University of Manitoba Adult Education in study and discussion on postwar Canada challenges. The program offers speakers books pamphlets and films and plans weekend conferences in Carman Gilbert Plains Souris Glanstone and other points to awaken democracy and aid returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Canada
Citizens’ Forum
Farm Forum
Carman
Gilbert Plains
Souris
Glanstone
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Births At Hamiota and nearby towns in 1944
Birth notices list newborn daughters at Hamiota General Hospital to McNiven of Hamiota on September 11 1944 Stolback of Onanada on September 13 1944 Armitage of Miniota on September 16 1944 and Johnston of Crandall Manitoba in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Armitage
Miniota
D. H. Johnston
Crandall
Man
Remembering the Hotel Cecil Boom Days in Brandon
Mr Hoover describes Brandon's halcyon era 36 years ago when Ed Hunter Ed Stone Allan Eby and Bill Spiers lived here and the Hotel Cecil thrived. A drunken quip about a Scotchman sparked a chase, though the tale is denied as false, and the town recalls prosperous times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. ©. Hoover
Brandon
Brandon Telephone Division
Ed. Hunter
Ed. Stone
Allan Eby
Bill Spiers
Cecil
Seedtimes and harvest programs for prairie farm youth
Dr K W Neatby outlines postwar agricultural training in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. He notes university degree paths for scientific careers eight to twelve grade levels and two five month practical courses for farm youths over 16 with contacts at Manitoba Saskatchewan and Olds colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
School of Agriculture
Olds
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Public Auction of Manitoba Farm Property October 10 1944
Under power of sale a property in Manitoba near Kenton is offered at public auction October 10 1944 at noon. The NE quarter of Sec 23, T12 R24 West, about 130 cultivated acres with a 14 by 18 dwelling and a 30 by 62 barn. 20 percent cash, balance per terms at auction. sale subject to reserve price and a crop share lease through December 31 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Brayfield & Rutherford
Kenton
Province of
Manitoba
PRK
McConnell Lavinia and Decker Church Services
Lavinia McConnell and Decker Church hold services with Sunday School at 12 noon and 3.00 p.m. respectively. McConnell Service at 11 a.m. and Decker Service at 1.30 p.m. on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Decker
Lavinia
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THE
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Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
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Norway Street
Boston
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Dungan's Beauty Shop
James Dunkin
Optometrist
Fred C. Bennest
Moncey
Hamiota Hospital
Miatiemphill
Treas
F. M. Coombs
Chumah
Oarner
H. C. L. Strange
Hamiota General Hospital
N. D. McNiven
Jack Stolback
Rharvest
DR. K W Neatby
Shoal Lake Movies
Bob Hope
Betty Hutton
L. S. Taylor
Burgess’ Office
Royal Bank
Lloyd Sheridan
Watkins’ Products
Allan, Laird, Macinnes Milne & Burbidge
Victory Building
Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Vendor's Solicitors
Optometrists
Kensington
Portage Ave
Winnipeg - Manitoba
Reesor's Jewelery
Reesor
Crown Life Representative
Harry Cooke
District Fire Office
Strickland
George A. Lauman, Ll.b
Shoal Lake, Manitoba
Court Hamiota
Hamioda
Court Hamiots Nn» 467
Orange Hall
Wm. McBain
Joba McGhee
T. Sheridan
W. H. Cox
Neepawa
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