DDT Disposal Guidance From Manitoba Agriculture
Entomologists with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture advise farmers to dispose of existing DDT stocks by using them as directed on the container label. D. L. Smith says this method is legal under the Canada Pest Control Products Act and may be used for flea beetle control on rape seed and mustard crops until the end of 1970. The department has long recommended alternative pesticides where possible.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
D. L. Smith
Department
Smith
Unshrink Woolens Remedy Suggested in Timely Topics
The column notes a concern about restoring shrunken wool garments. A proposed remedy advises mixing Borax with hot water to form a paste, then adding it to lukewarm water and soaking the items for about 15 minutes.
Home Design Course Offered in MacGregor
Miss Onalee Rudd, Home Design Specialist with the Dept of Agriculture, will lead a six week course starting Monday March 9 in MacGregor. The program invites residents to choose a room to improve and attend Monday evenings, with details at the Portage Home Economist office or Mrs Alice Drader at 685-2862.
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MacGregor
Onalee Rudd
Dept. of Agriculture
Home Economist
Portage
Alice Drader
Parliament Hill Report on Western Acreage Policy Fallout
The article discusses the Western dust bowl risk from summer fallow policy and the March 2 debate in the House of Commons. Western MPs criticized the government acreage reduction plan, noting high costs of summer fallow and lack of income guidance for farmers.
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Port
House of Commons
Marquette
Conversion Sermon and Personal Invitation
A speaker declares conversion is needed for sinners while boasting sobriety and industry. He cites scripture promising entrance to heaven and urges readers to write Jim Webb at Box 731 Brandon Manitoba for interest.
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Jim Webb
Brandon
Man
Sewing Society Plans and Local Notes in Currie
Hartford Currie News notes Currie Sewing suates were late with February meeting held at Mrs. Bob Schweitz on March 4 with six members. Regular business, plans for a telephone whist, and a $10 Red Cross donation end of March. Next meeting at Mrs. W. McDougall’s April 22. Several residents traveled or visited in Portage and Winnipeg. weddings and anniversaries are noted. hospital stay ends.
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Currie Sewing Suates
Bob Schweitz
Red Cross
Housing Guide Soon Hints at Public Housing Reforms
Robert Andras told the Commons a new public housing guide will be announced in about three or four weeks amid ongoing provincial talks. Montreal urban renewal funds were debated with $17.8 million offered by the Quebec Housing Corp, while Central Mortgage and Housing Corp discussed Polymeric plans to enter low income housing.
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Robert Andras
The
Commons
George Valade
Montreal Ste. Marie
Montreal
Andras
Quebec Housing Cor
Central Mortgage and Housing Corp
Polymer Corp
One Day Rock Festival Planned in Manitoba
Manitoba awaits a decision by the Centennial Corporation on a proposed one day rock festival to be held July 1 at Winnipeg Stadium. Maitland Steinkopf said eastern Canadian promoters may stage a major event with top Canadian and international acts. The festival could supersede an August plan by the corporation and a final decision was postponed to Thursday due to missing details.
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Manitoba
Centennial Corporation
Tivoli Theatre announces spring season opening March 20 21
Tivoli Theatre in MacGregor says the new season arrives in spring with a welcome message after many inquiries. The Tivoli invites readers to watch for an ad in the MacGregor Herald and hopes to see audiences soon at the Tivoli.
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Tivoli Theatre
MacGregor
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