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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
2
Gregg notes that farm labour in 1952 should be steady with no acute shortages. Indications point to generally secure employment and no drop in labour levels in the near future. The tone suggests confidence in the farming sector’s ability to meet demand.
The labour situation has grown critical for farmers over the last decade as workers switch to urban jobs for shorter hours and benefits. Mechanization reduces need in some areas, yet seasonal demand keeps a substantial farm labour shortage.
The Hon. David Ure of Agriculture urged Alberta farmers to diversify to cut seasonal unemployment. He noted Canada imported farm products last year and suggested expanding production could keep workers from seeking other jobs. The remarks addressed farmers laborers and consumers.
Edmonton reports Premier E. C. Manning plans to present a record $100,000,000 provincial budget when the Alberta legislature opens its fifth session of the 11th legislature on February 21. Mosquitoes are noted as abundant in some Arctic regions.
A collection of humorous snippets and quips about church life court room scenes and everyday misunderstandings. A fat parishioner, a vicar's comeback, a floorwalker deflecting a birthday gift, marital jests and a sting of a bee metaphor all showcase playful observations.
Regina reports a major natural gas discovery near Elrose in southwestern Saskatchewan. Sohio Standard Elrose No 1 spudded Dec 16 shows gas with oil staining. tests underway with seven million cubic feet per day production plus ongoing coring and drill stem tests. The minister calls the find very encouraging and commercially viable.
Alberta plans nearly 900 million dollars in new projects over the next years across oil gas forests and mines plus processing of farm products. Major plants include Celanese synthetic textiles and polythe ne by Canadian Industries Limited. Sherritt Gordon Mines and others.
Vintage sewing pattern notes offer outfits for both genders including overalls playsuit blazer blouses and a jumper with a Mister Elephant pocket. Pattern 4691 in sizes 2 4 6 8 10 includes yardage for blouse blazer jumper and elephant pocket instructions and complete illustrated steps. Send 35 cents in coins with size name address and style number to place orders.
Antelope Saskatchewan elevator agent Jim Spence reports a rat problem. Rats gnaw belts and belt lacing, and despite tar coating on joins, the rodents repeatedly devour the belting as fast as it is replaced.
In Saskatoon pranksters removed a trolley coach while the driver attended the bus terminal. The large coach was later found abandoned and undamaged.
Dr. Norman Easter provincial director of communicable diseases reports an epidemic in Magrath with about 100 unofficial measles cases in a town of roughly 1 300 people.
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