Manitoba Farming Conditions Report May 21 1956
Manitoba Department of Agriculture reports uneven seeding progress across regions. Southern districts show green wheat and rapid seeding. northern areas delayed by soil drying. Pastures improving, weather mixed with some blowing and soil drift. Horse supply tight, horse breeding rising. Egg hatcheries struggle for approved flocks while baby chick demand grows. Creamery butter production in April up 20.4 percent year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Swan River Country
Inter- Lake Country
Winnipeg
Victoria Day Sports Draw Lots of Local Competition
The 3rd Victoria Day Sports, sponsored by the North Norfolk and District Branch of the Canadian Legion, drew a large crowd as fifteen teams competed in three softball events. In the men’s division six teams entered and the matches produced an enthusiastic turnout with several close games. First place went to Pathead from MacGver, followed by Neepawa Bankers from Bagot, Avitin from Westbourne, Neepawa from Pathead, and Finsl from Neepawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk and District
The
Canadian Legion
Nnoven
Pathead
MacGver
Neepawa
Bagot
Avitin
Westbourne
Patheid
Finsl
Austin
School and ladies sports day results and party notes
Four teams competed in the ladies event with Sidney from Edrans and Westbourne from Katrime, followed by Finsl Sidney from Westbourne. In school entries Springbrook from MacGregor boys, Edrans from MacGregor girls, final Springbrook from Edrans. President C F Kitson and local Legion Branch praised for organizing. Evergreen Dance Pavilion hosted a dance with Don Turner and his Ambassadors. A 36 by 70 foot rink floor and curling club piano investments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edrans
MacGregor
Westbourne
Katrime
Springbrook
C.F. Kitson
Legion
Don. (Bester) Turner
Curling Club
Weekend Visit From McAuley Residents
Mr and Mrs John Lawrence and their daughter Tena and son Nelson visited Mr and Mrs B L Patterson for the holiday weekend. Also present was Miss Edith McAuley of McAuley Manitoba with Orland Patterson who returned to McAuley on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrence
Tena and
Nelson
Edith McAuley
McAuley, Man
B. L. Patterson
Orland Patterson
McAuley
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Ammary
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Victoria Day Sports
Canada
Imperial Oil
Imperial
Marvelube
Atlas
Alberta
Watkins
G. W. West
Watkins Dealer
A. V. Jubb
Collier's Beaute Sai
Boyd Building
Nestle Permanen
Belle Collier
Kirshner. Rabkin & CO
Calif
Brand
Northwestern Dent
Minnesota No. 13
Sidney
J. H. Reynolds
Portage LA Prairie
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