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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1965
Page
7
The column pays tribute to Winston Churchill, praising his courage, leadership, and impact on history. It lauds his faith in God and freedom, crediting him with inspiring people worldwide and shaping the values of governance and daily life.
A month long campaign by the fruit industry in Canada during National Apple Month and Apple Week boosted fresh apple demand. Retailers staged elaborate displays and sales rose up to ten times usual. W C? director general of DAs Production and Marketing Branch led the display contest with hundreds of photos reviewed. Grand prize and 19 regional awards to be announced January 31 in Toronto by the Canadian Horticultural Council and Association.
Delegates at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture meeting reached a compromise on a plan to create a federal agency to manage feed grains for eastern Canada and British Columbia. The agency would oversee storage and public sale of grains and seek equitable farm transportation costs, replacing no single existing body for eastern producers.
Toronto reports a new chemical to frighten and distress birds by causing them to fly in circles and screech. Dr. I M Dyer of the University of Guelph notes a single bird’s screams can alarm a flock of 2 000. Treatment begins after corn is eaten, with farmers not seeing the product until 1967.
Manitoba reports a slight drop in firearm accidents from 36 incidents with five deaths in 1963 to 31 incidents with three deaths in 1964. Most victims were under 22, with many incidents near muzzle distance. nine involved licensed hunters, one fatal. Officials credit hunter safety programs and local clubs.
The Nellie McClung house in Manitou has been sold to Mrs. David Later and Bernie Barclay of Barclay House La Riviere. The two storey frame home will be moved to La Riviere in spring to become a museum near the U S Manitoba border and part of a centennial memorial plan for Canada’s pre era.
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