Bigger P F R A Dugout Grants Expanded
PERA officials announce a larger dugout grant program for farmers with a maximum payment rising to 300 from 250 dollars per dugout. Payments remain seven cents per cubic yard excavated. The plan aims to deepen dugouts to at least 14 feet to improve water for livestock and reduce maintenance costs. Since PFRA began in the mid thirties, 79 564 dugouts cost 12 066 338 dollars. last year 3 143 were built for 741 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mays
PERA
PFRA
Prairie Provinces
Easter visitors and community events in the district
Byron McGowan and family of Winnipeg visited with Mrs. Kakowchyk and Mrs. Lucy Smith in Carberry and with Mrs. Annie Parkman and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCullough on Easter Sunday. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Eric Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore. Lecha Skeet resumed nursing duties in Brandon. A Neepawa Game and Fish meeting drew many locals. The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rawlings was celebrated in Portage with the Ken Smith visit en route home to Findlater. Clarence Moore returned from Ontario after a two and a half week trip. A varied evening on April 23 raised about $120 for hall funds, with thanks to all helpers.
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Airs
Byron McGowan
Winnipeg
Kakowchyk
Lucy Smith
Carberry
Annie Parkman
Wm. McCullough
Eric Moore
Wnesville
Sask
Henry Moore
Austin
George Moore
Lecha Skeet
Hew
Brandon
Neepawa
Ontario
Sidney 4 H Garden Club meets in April at Lintott home
The Sidney 4 H Garden Club held an April 17 meeting at Mrs. Geo Lintott's home with 13 members, four leaders, and five visitors. They read and adopted the last minutes, noted a $57.69 treasury, and discussed plans for a May 15 bazaar. Members spoke on Bees and Kochia while future speeches by members were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Lintott
Spruce Hills School
Jim Early
Arlene Lintott
Bill Early
Matlyn Early
Terry Blair
Kenny
Manitoba Plans 25 Year Average Yield Calculation Shift
Manitoba Agriculture Minister George Hutton says legislation would reduce the average yield period from 35 to 25 years to align with other provinces. Nelson Shoemaker argues the change could boost insurable bushels per acre and allow farmers to cover soil productivity gains despite the 1930s drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
George Hutton
Nelson Shoemaker
L—Gladstone
Shoemaker
Manitoba heated tax motion defeated in Legislature
A motion condemning Manitoba's heating fuel tax failed 32 to 18 in the Legislature with opposition support. The subamendment by Nelson Shoemaker opposed the tax while debate on it was adjourned. The tax was part of a broader set of new levies introduced at a special session including utilities and tobacco taxes.
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Manitoba
Nelson Shoemaker
L— Gladstone
Fred Groves
St. Vital
Elman Guttormson
L — St. George
Plantinguna Trees From Nursery To Garden Care Tips
Extension from Plant Research Institute Ottawa outlines how to plant trees, emphasizing root care, timing, and soil preparation. It covers digging a proper hole, using drainage in wet soils, handling roots, staking, tamping, and watering to ensure healthy establishment.
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Wilman Motors Radiator Repair
Portage Animal Hospital
North Norfolk
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
Portage LA Prairie
Harris Atkins
R. Douglas
Edrans News
Mrs. Ken Smth
Exeter
Sask. Ave
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Soa
NRTA
Horned Cattle Advisory Board
Manitoba Department OF Agriculture ‘and Conservation
Sidney
Garden
Stooges
Tom Jones
Albert Finney
Genera
Las Vegas
Cyd Charisse
Dan Dailey
Plant Research Institute
Ottawa
Erler
George Ca Ee
Peo i Is
Austin Credit Union
North
Norfolk
Eaton's
Eaton’s
Manufacturers Life Insurance
D.C. Varn
C. W. Sloik
Ninth Street NW
Herb Borton
Macrexor
McMaster
Murray Litster
MacGregor, Manitoba
Imperial Esso
Imperial Oil
Esso
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