Local Film Council Planned With National Board Help
Plans for a community 16mm projector funded by about 600 dollars involve the Council School Board Agricultural Society Pool Elevator Co-Op and other groups. The National Film Board will provide an expert trainer and maintenance, with one representative from each organization in charge. End of October organization meetings will select delegates. contact Dr. J. E. Hudson or Rev. W. G. Onions for details.
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National Film Board
Council
School Board
Agricultural Society
J. E. Hudson
W. G. Onions
Straw conservation urged as fields burn grain residue
Heavy straw left by the combine has been burned, risking soil loss. Experts urge delaying burning and using straw spreaders or balers. Fall tillage is recommended to control weeds and aid early spring field work, with emphasis on Manitoba and Western Canada practices.
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Manitoba
Canada
H. W. Leggett
Dominion Experimental Station
Lacombe
Alta
World of Wheat Critique of Farm Subsidies
A critical note argues Canadian wheat farmers subsidize Britain and Canadians through price differences. It claims 50 cent per bushel subsidies on 160 million bushels, 20 to 30 cent withholding for five years, 50 cent supports on 70 million bushels, and tax-funded miller relief, urging immediate correction by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
Fall blade weeder cultivation to control weeds and pests
The article notes fall tillage with blade weeders on open prairie soils reduces weed and insect damage. At Nanton Alberta a blade weeder after harvest keeps fields pest free, while promoting snow retention on stubble. It emphasizes matching soil zones to implements and early fall cultivation boosts returns.
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Nanton
Alta
Canada
World Food Notes Signal Wheat Trade Shifts
Drought in Romania harms maize, reducing its staple crop and potentially lowering export wheat. Russia shows larger harvests due to more acreage and good weather, but government policy will shape exports. USDA estimates 1 167 million bushels of wheat in 1 year. Argentina plans 16 500 000 acres, up 2 250 000 from last year. Western Canada projects 420 million bushels.
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Romania
Soviet Union
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
McConnell and Community News Update
Mr. Go McConnell attends Pool Elevator meetings in Winnipeg. Miss N Orchard of Clanwilliam spent the weekend at J A McConnell home. Ross Pollock left for Calgary Friday. Birth announced for Wes Morgan and his wife’s daughter at Hamiota Hospital on September 19. Harvey Pollock returned from Winnipeg by air Friday. Mrs J C Richardson accompanied Mrs J Allen to Winnipeg last Tuesday. Mr H Creighton attends funeral of his uncle W Andrew at Fort William. Visitors to Brandon included the Killohs Miller Pangman Arbuthnott Loree and Patersons. Wm Atkinson visiting relatives in Hamiota. Threshing 85% complete but interrupted by rain and snow. Jay Richardson returned to Brandon.
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Ross Pollock
Calgary
Wes. Morgan
Hamiota Hospital
Harvey Pollock
Winnipeg
J. C. Richardson
J. Allen
H. Creighton
W. Andrew
Fort William
Brandon
J. Killoh
Patsy
W. Miller
Les. Pangman
R. Arbuthnott
Joy Loree
Heck Paterson
Wm. Atkinson
Hamiota
Visiting hours and local notices from Hamiota page
Hospital extends visiting hours to 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm. Rural Municipality of Hamiota court revision set for Saturday at 2 pm in Council Chamber. Subscribers in arrears with Hamiota Echo due to higher newsprint costs. renewals requested or call to keep names on list. News items deadline: noon Tuesday to ensure same week insertion.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Echo
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Kamiota Echo
Local Film Council
Brandon Experimental Farm News
H.C. L. Strange
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mre Hemphill Sec
Treas
McConnell
Go. McConnell
Miss N. Orchard
Clanwilliam
J. A. McConnell
Jay Richardson
Shanghai
Southampton
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