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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
3
The article notes a new Power Jet carburetor for the 1950 Chevrolet and mentions the Portage la Prairie family connection to Edward Bradley, the 1948 national barley champion, with J. F. Bradley winning the $1,000 prize and RH. Coats of Star Sask as runner-up in the ice contest.
The release details a redesigned radiator grill higher bump guards and new ornamental door handle. It notes fuel system improvements including a concentric float bowl carburetor and better cold weather operation plus a vented tank whistle to warn of overflow and enhanced interior with grey themes and new rubber floor mats.
Imperial Qu Lin area will commence construction of a 10 million refinery plant in the Winnipeg area early this spring. The plant will be the largest built in Manitoba, located in East St. Paul, with completion slated for May 1951. When ready it will process 10,000 barrels daily and employ about 175 steady workers with up to 700 on construction sites. Premier Campbell called the decision promising for Manitoba’s industry and future growth.
Alberta growers earned regional prizes after dry spells and late frosts affected kernels in 1948. Provincial winners received $100, $80, and $70 with national honors later to be announced at a Calgary dinner on July 28 hosted by the breweries.
All claims against the Abe Estate must be verified by Statutory Declaration and sent to MILLER & MILLER in Portage la Prairie before February 26, 1956. Dated January 25, 1950 in Portage la Prairie Manitoba.
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