W. I. Meeting Postponed to April 27
Visiting at the W E Dayton home Archie Craig of Winnipeg and Nurse Maggie Craig with Mrs A Thompson of Brandon attended the funeral of Angus Craig. The WI meeting has been moved to Tuesday April 27 with guest speaker Miss McKay from the Extension Service who represented Manitoba W I at the Amsterdam convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Craig
Winnipeg
Maggie Craig
A. Thompson
Brandon
Angus Craig
Miss McKay
The
Extension Service
Manitoba W. I's
F.W
Amsterdam
WMS group to aid relief and quilt drive plans
The WMS met at Mrs. R. Wallace’s home Tuesday. The Study Boo chapter joined the South group to collect clothing for European relief and to make quilts. An open meeting is set for Monday evening April 19 at the church with Nurse Maggie Cisiz as guest speaker. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
R. Wallace
South Group
Maggie Cisiz
Beulah Mrs Cowling Visits Daughter in Neepawa
Mrs Cowling of Beulah is visiting at her daughter Mrs G Whiteman in Neepawa. Frank McDonald has left to take a position with the U G elevator in Westbourne Man. Eart Collington, night operator at Uno, has departed to work in Vancouver where Mrs Collington resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cowling
Neepawa
Insi
G. Whiteman
Frank McDonald
U.G
Westbourne
Man
Eart Collington
Uno
Vancouver
Mrs. Collington
Bin Cooper Duo Called to Roland on a Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Bin Cooper were summoned to Roland on a Wednesday in a brief community notice. The short item notes travel for the couple and lists no further details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. bin Cooper
Roland
Notice to Creditors for Florence Mary Dennis Estate
Claims against Florence Mary Dennis of Birtle must be received by May 15, 1948. A Nicholson, Birtle, administers the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mary Dennis
Birtle
A.nicholson
Readly Last Seeks Mother of Stroke Victim Mrs Kitching
The note mentions Readly last visiting to see the latters mother Mrs Kitching who had suffered a stroke, signaling family hardship and concern.
Mrs Allan Haney Sails to Scotland with J Joyce on Empress of Canada
Mrs Allan Haney has departed for Scotland sailing aboard the Empress of Canada with her travelling companion Mrs J Joyce. This marks a passenger movement noted in the society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Haney
Scotland
J Joyce
Kennedy Leaves for Winnipeg with Family
Isabel As Gordon Kennedy has left for Winnipeg and T. L. Stevenson visits Winnipeg with his wife and sons set to return with him. Mr. and Mrs. H. Calder are mentioned in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lee
Winnipeg
Gordon Kennedy
T. L. Stevenson
Manitoba
The
Brewing and Malting Industries
Saskatchewan
Alberta
George G. Elias
Hackett
Mr. Elias
J. F. Bradley
Portage la Prairie
Keith D Bradley
W. Earl Campbell
Heaslip
Mrs Chas Stewart Rushed to Hospital after Appendicitis Op
Mrs Chas. Stewart was rushed to Birtle hospital on Wednesday night last for an appendicitis operation. The report notes the patient was admitted in a serious condition and underwent immediate surgery. Further updates awaited from medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stewart
Birtle Hospital
Local Red Cross Work and Fat Stock Show Winners
The note lists completed Red Cross items including 10 baby vests 10 baby nightgowns 10 girls vests 10 girls knickers and 1 or boys socks. Prize results from Fat Stock Show Birtle show include top weights over 900 lbs J Finkbeiner & Sons and multiple entries for over 800 and over 700 lbs with scores assigned to J Ross Finkbeiner’s group Robt Stewart Ken Clark Russell Howard and Bob Bonner earned Showmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Birtle
J. Finkbeiner & Sons
J. Ross
Finkbeiner’s
Gordon Norrie
Robt. Stewart
Ken. Clark
Russell Howard
Ross
Bob Bonner
J P Johnson Named Vice President Western Region
J P Johnson has been appointed vice-president, Western Region, succeeding W R Devenish who retires after 36 years in railway service. Johnson, known across western Canada, began his railway career in 1905 and held posts in the west before 1936 becoming general superintendent at North Bay. In 1944 he became vice-president and general manager, Atlantic Region, based in Moncton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Johnson
Western Region
W. R. Devenish
Mr. Johnson
Western Canada
North Bay
Atlantic Region
Moncton
Seed Treatment urged for Western Canada crops in 1948
Line Elevators Farm Service and agricultural bodies urge widespread seed treatment for wheat oats barley and flax to curb smut and seed borne diseases. Officials advise following manufacturer directions and consulting local representatives or Dominion laboratories in Winnipeg Saskatoon or Edmonton for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Committee On Plant Diseases
Dominion Department of Agriculture and
National Research Council
Canada
Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miniota
Reg M. Oliver
United States
Ottawa
Crandall
John Hazelwood
J. H Frazer
Madeleine
James Cagney
Annabelle
Tarzan and the Hunters
Johnny Weiemuller
Joye Ig
Arrow River
Vernon Lockhart
D.L. Johnston
Fire and
John Deere
Marve Lube
Rtas
Imperial
W.E Dayton
Beulah
M. H. McConnell
Eration
Isabel AS
H. Calder
George J. Heyhoe Asent
International Harvester Co
Goodyear Tires
North Star Oils
G. Elias
J. F. Brapbiey
K. D. Braptty
W. E. CamPos BeLi
HOTEL
Leland
Dangerfield
Main
William
McLaren
Rupert
Baran
Clarendon
Donald
Aase
Royal Bank
Royal Bank OF Canada
J.C Vradenburgh
Miniota Branch
L. Hall
J. T. Finkbeiner
Pacific Coast
Lottie Haight
Proprietress
Virden
NEW C.N.R. Vice-President
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