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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
7
A guide urges fishermen to maximize profits by using freezers to extend trips. Without freezers boats often leave fishing grounds with holds not full, while freezing enables six to eight week voyages and returning with a full catch.
Agricultural officials note erosion gullies in fields are liabilities and should be stabilized. Farmers may apply for assistance under the Grassed Waterway policy through their local representative. the province will cover half the cost of earthmoving, with a soil specialist inspecting the site. Also included are detailed cost calculations for producing a weanling pig and upcoming Manitoba livestock events and sales in Portage la Prairie.
Agricultural expert A L D Martin of Manitoba warns frozen flax can be dangerous to livestock if eaten, especially when very green. Prussic acid may form in damaged plants and seeds can be toxic. flax straw is not a good feed, so avoid feeding or rushing harvests.
Weeds specialists from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation report losses of grain from wind on open trucks can reach $25 per eight mile trip. Tests show wind speed truck speed and grain kernel size affect losses, with flax most prone to blowing off. An education drive and a Riverside municipality resolution push for tarpaulins on all loaded grain trucks.
Members of the Rossendale H Garden and Sheep Club enjoyed a Wiener roast and sing song at the home of leader Mrs. R. McLennan on Saturday evening September 29 as autumn weather prevailed. The 4H Garden and Sheep Club will hold its awards night on October 26 at the Rossendale Community Hall starting at 8 pm with a whist drive and Mr. McKnight presenting awards and showing pictures.
The second Austin student council meeting outlined grade nine initiation for Oct. 5 with seniors supervising freshies under threat of a court and fair trial. A freshie party parade and public dance with the Thunderstorms performing were announced, admission $1 and lunch sold. In sports, Austin lost to Gladstone 26 to 19 in football and the girls volleyball team also lost to Plumas.
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