Nova Scotia March fish catch nets $285,384 in 1939
March 1939 fish landings in Nova Scotia totaled 9,473,000 pounds, yielding 285,384 dollars for local fishermen, per the fisheries branch monthly report. Montreal Harbor Bridge, costing 12 million, will open on Victoria Day, announced by Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Wheat tests show Manitoba wheat still dominates western rain crop. Brandon farm tests from 48 carloads to England 1928-29.
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Nova Scotia
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Montreal Harbor
St. Lawrence River
W. L. Mackenzie King
Canada
England
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion Experimental Farm
Brandon
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers
Export Porta, A
Local Updates and Community Event Notices
Howard Collier left on Tuesday for the West Leon Hubble spent the Bank holiday at home. Alex Booth is spending a few days holiday in the City. Mrs. Thos Boyd and daughters of Carman are visiting relatives here. Osmond Tario left this week for a visit to his old home in Ontario. George Graham the local Pontiac dealer reports the delivery of a Pontiac coach to Chas R Wallace. Those wishing to have their poultry flocks culled are asked to notify Mrs. R Poyser before June 6. The trustees of the Light Hill Community Hall will hold a public meeting in the Hall on June 8 at 8:30 pm. The Great Carlton Women's Auxiliary will hold a silver tea and sale of work at the home of Mrs. G H North on Wednesday June 18. Everyone welcome. The regular monthly meeting of the WMS of the United Church will be held at the home of Mrs Robt Early on Wednesday June 11 at 3 pm. Mrs Grieve of Carberry will give the report of the conference and a large turnout of the ladies is asked to welcome Mrs Grieve. The text word is Truth. We are sorry to report that none of Austin's oldtimers Mr Jas Watters is not in very good health and again returned to the Portage la Prairie hospital. Mr W J Gatley is also taking treatment in the hospital, and Mr Arthur Jackson had to go back again with slight lung trouble. We hope to hear of an improvement in the condition of our Austin citizens soon.
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Howard Collier
West
Leon Hubble
Alex. Booth
W.ms
the United Church
Robt
Austin
Jas. Watters
Portage la Prairie Hospital
W. J. Gatley
Arthur Jackson
Wheat Pool Meetings Schedule Board and Public Sessions
The Wheat Pool local calls a Board Meeting at the Allies Theatre in MacGregor on June 10 at 8 pm and urges all board members to attend. Public pool meetings follow in Sidney on June 12 and Light Hill on June 11, with all welcome.
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Wheat Pool
Allies
MacGregor
Sidney
Light Hill
Verybody
Picnic Day at Edrans LOL No 2192 Grounds
Edrans picnic at Edrans Picnic Grounds on Wednesday June Isch features sports such as baseball horseshoe tournament basketball races pony race and coconut shy. Edrans Brass Band plays while a dance with good music follows at Orange Hall.
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Edrans
Orange Hall
Bagot Sports Day Plans Sixth Annual Event
The Bagot sixth annual Sports Day will be held on the Community Grounds on Friday, June 20th. The program includes a baseball tournament, softball for ladies and men, a horseshoe competition, footraces and a tug of war. Lunch will be served in the Hall and a big dance at night. See posters.
Weed Day at Brandon Experimental Farm
A Weed Day event at the Brandon Experimental Farm will be held Tuesday June 17 starting at 11 am. Visitors will view couch grass control experiments begun in 1929, including tillage demos and chemicals. Tea and coffee will be provided. attendees are advised to bring baskets for noon and evening meals.
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Dominion
Brandon
Manitoba
Ontario farmer survives lightning strike near Galt
A bolt struck farmer Alex Slater of Galt Ontario during a May storm, killing his horses and injuring him with chest burns. His 17 year old farm hand Stanley Wright applied artificial respiration and summoned help, reviving Slater until doctors arrived for oxygen treatment.
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Alex. Slater
Galt
Ont
George Moffay
MacGregor
Stanley Wright
Slater
Mr. Slater
Wright
Born at Muir and MacGregor births recorded
At Muir on May 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs J Morris. At the home of Mrs N Cameron MacGregor on June 2 a daughter named Annie Nellie Florence was born to Mr and Mrs J E Cleaver.
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Muir
J. Morris
North Norfolk Live Stock Producers Meet in MacGregor
The annual meeting of the North Norfolk Live Stock Producers will be held in MacGregor on Wednesday June 18 at 2 pm. For further particulars see posters. D Sec Treat A J Butterfh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Live Stock Producers
MacGregor
Tenders sought for stands at Agricultural Grounds Field Day
Tenders will be received by the wider signed up to Saturday, June 7th, for the of one or both of the East and West Stands on the Agricultural Grounds for Field Day, June 13th. The highest of any tender not necessarily accepted. J. A. Gray, Sec.Treas. Phone 2, MacGregor.
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J. A. Gray
Sec
Treas
Phone 2
MacGregor
Breeders Advertise 7 Week Old Puppies for Registration
Eligible for registration. $10.00 each, seven weeks old, either sex. Papers $1.00. Thos. Clarke, MacGre.
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Thos. Clarke, MacGre
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