Canadian farmer tours Scotland under MFAC Nutfress Scholarship
Fred Smith of Edrans, a Nutfress Scholar, spends six months in the British Isles on an MFAC program. He reports on Scottish weather, grain and potato crops hit by frost, and visits to Perth, Kirkelady, Dysart, and Edinburgh. He notes prime Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus stock, farm visits, and Lochs and highlands, with glimpses of Glamis Castle and Crofton paths through Braemar and Tomintoul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Edrans
British Isles
MFAC
Fred
MW Polke
Bonnie
Scotland
Perth
Edinborough
Robertson
Department of Agriculture
Edinborogh
Farurth
Kingdom of Fife
Aberdour
Burntisland
Kinghorn
Kirkelady
Rutherford
Winnipeg
Canada
Dysart
Eadie Henderson
Gaven Catto
Selkirk
Cleve Gardens
Mr. Catto
Glamis Castle
Football Forecasts Booked Again by Jim Keilback
Winnipeg sports figure Jim Keilback is renewed for a fifth football season to deliver forecasts before every conference game broadcast by CKY. He surveys fans and experts, compiling a pregame odds summary then calls the game. He notes fans often predict outcomes with high accuracy and questions bookmakers’ profits starting August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kellback
Winnipeg Sportsman
CKY
Keilback
In loving memory of Christina Horton
In memory of Christina Horton who died August 2 1952. Her parents cherish her name and keep her memory alive. A beautiful memory dearer than gold remains with us, as we miss her and honor her. She stands by our side in spirit, and our love endures. Sadly missed by Mother Father Brothers Sisters and wee daughter Lillace.
Harvest and visits brighten Lavenham community news
Lavenham notes mention Mrs J Bedford and family holidaying with relatives in Ashern, several locals visiting Winnipeg and Toronto, and August church events. Farming safety warns of a bull raid injuring Gordon Henry’s uncle and Dixon. Community tales include greetings from former residents, hospital stays, and local travel to Camp Wassaga.
Manitoba Barley Entries Slightly Down in National Contest
Manitoba reports 632 entries in the National Barley Contest this year, announced by Dr. T. J. Harrison of the Barley Improvement Institute in Winnipeg. Last year Manitoba had 877 entries but only 139 shipped carload lots. Alberta had 257 entries with 21 shipping. Manitoba entries are closed, Alberta entrants may reenter only when car is ready to ship, deadline February 1, 1956. Saskatchewan farmers do not participate. The contest, sponsored by malting and brewing industries through the Institute, aims to promote top quality malting barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
T. J. Harrison
Barley Improvement Institute
Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
The
Malting and Brewing Industries
Institute
H Boys Win Trip to Toronto and Thunder Bay Swim Plans
An agri report notes Bev Nicholson and Terry Williams chosen to represent Manitoba at the Toronto Royal Dominion 4H Garden Club Competition. Nicholson, 18, has led the Firdale Garden Club and won a Kiwanis Public Speaking Contest. Williams, 17, served as vice president and aims to enter Grade XII. Also, Fort William swimmer Roland D Aoust plans an 18 mile Thunder Bay swim from Thundercape to Fort William, seeking a first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Henderson
Agri Rep
University of Manitoba
Bev Nicholson
Firdale Garden Club
Terry Williams
Sidney Garden Club
Manitoba
Toronto Royal
Dominion
George Straham
Brookdale
Beef Club
Don Conborough
Bagot Tractor Club
Thunder Bay
Roland D’aoust
Fort William
Thundercape
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Overseas
Highlands of Scotland
Gramtown of Spey
Highlands
Devils Elbow
Braemer
Balmoral
Tomintoul
Grantown-on
Spey
Harry ‘ Trump
Optometrist
Clement Block
Brandon
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
Detage Lo Prairie
Roland Dann
Hazel's
Macgregor & District
Portage LA Prairie, Man
Erler
George
Lavenham News
J. Bedford
Ashern
Sam Henry
Sam
K Giesbrecht
St. Catherines, Ont
Muss
Joan Vanter
High Bluft
Geo. Painter
All Henry
Toronto
T. Painter
Wilf Rose
T. Henry
Jack Knox
Mines Dept
Jas. Knox
Hugh Robinson
Churchill Man
Jack Henry
Hasaus
Sambo
Oldimer
Tom Newton
Ken
CH. Best
Church Missions
Fraser
Our Church
Congregation of the United Church
Cornwall
Ev. Fraser
Wassaga
Clear Lake
Muldrew
merciRs
Lavennam
Hugh McEachern
Gladstone
McEachern
Tom Robertson
Cnokeland, Sask
R. Florence
Winnpeg
C. Gill
Moose Jaw
Gordon Henry
Simon Henry
Dixon
Currie
McLean's
Plymouth
Chrysler Corpor
Plymouth Motion
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