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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1959
Page
5
Barry and Lyng lead Harriot Aggregate-Fywer in a Bonspiel tied to the Citizen's event as C J Lyng competes. Jommston and Harve also participate, with no Grand Chiatiens victory attained.
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A obituary notes Hickman who began life in Oxfordshire England and emigrated to Canada in 1910. He settled at Crandall then Isabella, joined the Canadian Army in 1916, served overseas, then farmed upon return. Later he moved to Birtle in 1950 and entered the restaurant business. He also served on the town council.
The obituary notes the deceased lived 16 years after retirement and was a member of the oval branch of the Legion. He married Elizabeth Smith in 1938. she survives him along with a son Lloyd and daughter Dianne. Five sisters and one brother also survive, plus relatives in England. Honourary pallbearers included council members. active pallbearers and Legion members listed among attendees.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs D MacDonald on their 49th anniversary. February 2nd. One rink skipped by C Darker K Mann F Derlago and J Milne is curling in the Birtle Bonspiel.
Dr J M Bell of the University of Saskatchewan advises substituting grain for part of roughage to maintain nutrition during a severe hay shortage. He notes 100 pounds of hay can be replaced by 60 to 75 pounds of grain and stresses supplying minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin A, with dehydrated cereal grass and alfalfa meal as practical options.
Tenders are invited for the purchase and removal of the No 2 elevator and office at Arrow River Manitoba. The building must be removed and grounds left clean by May 30 1959. Tenders due February 15 1959 to the Secretary Federal Grain Limited Winnipeg. Property inspection via Grain Agent V Lockhart Arrow River Manitoba.
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