Seed Treatment and Fungicides Protect Prairie Crops
R G Fraser explains seed treatment helps barley and wheat against diseases like rot and leaf spots, with mercury compounds as top protection. Wireworms threaten germination, and treating seed with lindane aldrin or hepachlor has saved millions for Canadian farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Fraser
A. Martin
Soils and Crops
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Canada
Canadian
Prairies
Miniota Group Adopts Refugee Child
The Miniota C.G.L.T. Group pledges 16 dollars monthly to Foster Parent Plan to support a refugee child in Hong Kong. The plan funds food clothing education and medical care through the non profit organization with offices in Montreal. The group invites support at a bake sale on Friday April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota C.g.lt
Hong Kong
Foster Parent Plan
P.O. Box 65
Montreal
F.Q
Greece
Italy
France
South Korea
Viet Nam
Philippines
Colombia
Canada
East Asia
Skating Rink Plan Discussed by Chamber Group
A Minnesota chamber committee reports interest in building a year round skating rink in the region. Proposals cover construction types and costs with Arrow River Reed er Two Creeks seen as nearby beneficiaries. An estimated $33 000 total cost includes all materials and seeks funding via an Improvement Area and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsota
Chamber of Commerce
Arrow River
Reeder
Two Creeks
New Rink Fund Seeks Community Donations
The New Rink Committee of the Chamber of Commerce proposes an $8,000 to $10,000 fund to lower building costs to $25,000, with debentures repaid over 20 years. Donations, raffles, and concerts are suggested, with lump sums or pledges directed to the New Rink Fund for rink-related purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Rink Fund
District Happenings Bridal Shower Honors Carolyn O Conner
Mrs Barry White nee Carolyn O Conner was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held in United Church Parlours on a Saturday evening in March. Her mother Mrs R O Connor and the groom’s mother Mrs G White received corsages and seats of honor. Lor raine Rudd read the address as Bryan White and Danny O Connor presented gifts. Carolyn thanked guests. Lillian Donald Kitz and Maxine Walker provided instrumental music and Mrs Wm Taylor sang two solos. The Shower Committee served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry White
Carolyn O’conner
United Church
R. O’conner
G. White
Pope
Lorraine Rudd
Bryan White
Danny O'Conner
CNR
Carolyn
Lillian
Donald Kitz
Maxine Walker
Wm. Taylor
Mrs. Elaine Johnston Warr Obituary and Local News Mix
Mrs. Stanley Warr of Fort William mourns the death of Elaine Johnston Warr who died April 2 after two years of ill health. Born July 26, 1921 in Crandall she married Stanley Warr on February 12, 1948. Survived by husband and sister Roberta Field, services held April 5 in Fort William.
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Stanley Warr
Lorna Elaine Johnston
Fort William
D.L. Johnston
Crandall
McKellar Hospital
Elaine
Binscarth
Norman Field
Roberta
Social News Notes From Arrow River Area
Mrs D Sutherland visited Winnipeg during the week with her brother Jas Wilson returning with her. Mrs Irene McMahon of Bagot called on her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jas Clegg. Mr and Mrs Chas Finn of Winnipeg spent the weekend with the R Cleggs. Luanne Brown of Birtle stayed with her grandparents Rollie and Mrs Clegg. Harvey Hill spent a few days.
Holy Week Services in Arrow River and Birtle Churches
A Good Friday service will be held at 7 30 P M at Arrow River United Church for the Miniota Isabella Pastoral Charge with Rev Ken Beal of Kenton as guest preacher. Rev John Sloan conducts a Holy Week mission at Birtle United Church with services next Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota-Isabella
Arrow River United Church
Ken Beal
Kenton
John Sloan
Birtle
Beulah News Social Events And Hospital Patient Updates
Shirley Frazer is a patient at Hamiota Hospital and Mrs F Fleury is at Birtle Hospital. The Beulah Isabella Square Dance Club plans a social on April 11 at 8 30 in Isabella. All welcome and bring two friends. Ladies curling club met at the rink with Mrs E Evans chairing. year end reports given and plans for a Bingo and social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Frazer
Hamiota Hospital
Beulah area notices include film night and W I meeting
Isabella News covers weekend visits by Winnipeg and McCreary locals, a Community Centre slide show on the Holy Land on Monday April 22 at 8 PM, and a large Women’s Institute meeting with talks on African Violets. Easter family film Martin Luther at Beulah United Church April 17 8 PM urged attendance. Chas Frazer wins top prize in an Agricultural Chemical Association survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Heise
Winnipeg
R. E. Heise
Ken Stewart
McCreary
Tom Stewart
Harland
Holy Land
John Sloan
Beulah United Church
Chas. Frazer
Beulah
Canadian Agricultural Chemical Association
Beulah U C W Meet and Community Shower Highlights
Beulah United Church Women met April 3 at 2 PM with President Mrs R J Asselstine presiding. Eleven members attended as Miss M Paynter led The Resurrection Worship Service. May roll calls seek clothing donations for a five year old child. June asks for one tea towel, possibly flour sack, with six sent to Camp Wasaga and the rest to the local church. A large Isa Bella Centre crowd honored Mr and Mrs Jack Heise with a miscellaneous shower. Gifts, corsages, and slides from the couple’s honeymoon in Mexico accompanied by other entertainment marked the event. Mrs G Campbell showed a National Film Board film. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Glen Suniey on twin daughters born April 7 at Hamiota Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cowan
Arnold
Kenville
Bobbie Tutle
Rapid City
Grandpa
Grandma
R. G. Mitchell
Margaret O'Callaghan
Wallace
Diane
Danny
Brandon
O’callaghan
Twins
Sam Wallace
Winnipeg
John Oliver
Michael
John Wiggens
Ivan Tennants
Peter Burr
Lenore
A. McKinnon
Lean
Jas. Kirton
Melvin Wright
Edmonton
Wm. Tennant
Joe Bonner
Ken Mitchell
Jack Morrow
Harold Forsythe
Shilo
U.C.W
South Group
Clegg
Strathclair
Okinawa
Leland
Kirton
Beulah United Church
R. J. Asselstine
M. Paynter
Camp Wasaga
Uc.w
Isabella
Jack Heise
Larry Gilchrist
Arla Heise
Denise Norrie
Jack
Merle
Jack Hesse
John Black
Spectacular Manitoba Legislature Pay Raise Vote Scrutinized
Free vote in Manitoba legislature saw 48 to 3 back a pay raise as rivals mocked heroics of a trio who led the charge. The note mixes political jabs, sports chatter, and colorful asides about elections, cross-border real estate, and long political speeches.
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Manitoba
Rome
Horatius Doug Campbell
Grit
Herminius Jim Cowan
Spurius Lartius Jack Froese
Reston Recorder
Russ Manning
Weather Bureau
Reggie
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Farm Reports
M. Deveson
C.g.1.t
the New Rink Committee
The
Crandall News
Mrs
Garnet Johnston
Saskatoon
Regina
Douglas Long
Elmer Douglas
Mrs. Wright of
Mrs. M. Johnson
Mrs. C. Nankivell
Carnduff
Mrs.w. Nankivell
Mrs. K. Nelson
B. K. Lawrence
Palmerston Pals
Ivan Lawrence
Geo. Gardham
Mr. D. Douglas
Manitoba Religious Education Film Council
China
J. Chisholm
A. Spargo
W. O. Steuart
W. K. Mann
Arrow River News
Beulah News
Isabella News
Isabella W.I. Meet
W.I
England
J. T. Finkbeiner
Campbell
G. Lawn
R. Doran.s
Beulah U.C.W
MRS. JACK/HESSE
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Black Hawks
Saskatchewan
Fidel Castro
Khrushchev
Cuba
Old Baldy
St. Regis
Rotunda
Bank
Tom Longboat
Joe Keeper
Pacific Coast
St. Regis Hotel
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