Manitoba rapeseed acreage could expand significantly
Manitoba rapeseed acreage may rise substantially this season, with Dave Durksen noting production could absorb at least double last year’s. The crop suits moist loams, with strong yields in Interlake, Swan River Valley, and Pasquia. Seed timing is early May. recommended rates: six to eight pounds per acre and fertilizer.
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Manitoba
Dave Durksen
Mr. Durksen
Interlake
Swan River Valley
Pasquia
Cultivation and Seeding Practices for Rapeseed
The guide notes low seed rate setup with a grass seed or fertilizer mix and one inch seeding depth. Emphasizes firm, uniform seedbed with cultivator, harrow, and packer. Rapeseed rivals weeds well but resists 2,4-D and MCPA, so clean seedbed is vital.
Birtle UCW Held Annual Meeting in Hamiota Church
The Birtle Presbyterial United Church Women held their annual meeting at Hamiota United Church on February 24. Rev. John Sloan showcased the new curriculum and explained Sunday school study materials while Mrs. W. B. Doerksen chaired as special speaker. Officers were installed by Rev. John Ross including Past President S. McFarland and President G. Jonin.
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Birtle
Presbyterial United Church
Hamiota United Church
J. J. Ward
Chumah Hall
John Sloan
Presbytery Christian Education
Marion Thomson
United Church
God
John Ross
Birtle Presbytery
S. McFarland
Cardale
Birthday Greetings and District Happenings in Hamiota
District notes report Mrs. C Gray turning eight, funeral attendance for Mrs. Spalding in Winnipeg, UCW meeting at Hamiota with several members, and W L activities with 14 members. Fund balances listed, upcoming entertainments, Red Cross knitting plans, and Remitall Ranch sale. Bonspiel results, local visits, and relocations noted, plus congratulations to Johnnie Wall’s rink at Birtle bonspiel.
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C. Gray Hamiota
J. Spalding
Winnipeg
L. Rudd
H. Y. Johnston
Iazlewood
H. Hyndman
M. Johnson
U.C.W
Birtle Presbytery
Hamiota
Wm. Bell
Hamiota Hospital
Wilson
Chocolates
G. Decker
Nat Choppers
Julie Ryan
Foxwarren
R. Scarth
Peter Ackermans
Minnedosa
Ackermans
Ward Collyer
Johnnie Wall
Birtle Bonspiel
Mitchells Welcome Armored John From Olds Alberta Stock
Mr and Mrs Bob Mitchell host a visit by John who has core from Olds Alberta and stock from the.
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Brandon
Bob Mitchell
John
Olds
Alberta
The
Spalding Lottie Ethel Dies at 76 in Winnipeg
Lottie Ethel Spalding aged 76 of 141 Arlington Street died February 19 1964 at Winnipeg General Hospital. Funeral 1:00 PM Friday at A B Gardiner Funeral Home 178 Kennedy Street York with Rev J M Perry. interment Elmwood Cemetery. Survived by four sons Norman Edwin William Douglas and Dorothy Cunningham 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Predeceased by husband John 1954. Born in Birtle Manitoba and long time United Church member.
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Winnipeg General Hospital
Lottie Ethel Spalding
Arlington Street
A. B. Gardiner
Kennedy Street
York
J. M. Perry
Elmwood Cemetery
Spalding
Birtle
Man
Miniota
Winnipeg
Advertising Advice From Bankers Magazine For Local Firms
A local business survey note urges every town merchant to ensure their name and trade appear in the town paper. Promoting through modest two inch ads and regular store news in the weekly paper is highlighted as the most effective way to reach customers and boost town commerce.
Beulah U C W Annual Meeting and Community Notices
Beulah and Ham square area items include the U C W annual meeting in Ham square. Dancing will be held at Beulah Hall on Thursday March Sth. Birth announced Janet Milne on February 28 at Birtle District hospital weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Rinks led by Mann and Lyttle win prizes. WI meeting at Mrs J Hawes home February 18 with eight members and reports on hospital aid and layette drive. March of Dimes collection 53 dollars. Judy La Marsh highlighted as an outstanding woman of today. Tea by Mrs Doyle.
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W. L
G. Hyndman
W. S
United Appeal
Herb Smith
W.S
Red Cross Committee
G. Lyttle
Isabella
Mann
Lyttle
Mesdames Gow
Shepherd, Hawes
Miss Paynter
Francis Stuart
Barbara Mann
J. Hawes
K. Mann
Bell Call
Chisholm
F.w.lc. News
Amy
O. Hawes
Red Cross
Prize results corrected for mixed bonspiel at Hamiota
Omitted winners corrected for last week's bonspiel. Hard Luck, Don Gregory won Steak Knives. Largest end(6) Doug Heise won Key Chains. Mrs C Nickle placed third in the Challenge, replacing Nich ol Solsgirth in the earlier report. Isabella News notes Mrs G Lawn was a patient at Hamiota Hospital last week.
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Hamiota
Brandon
H. Hall
Crandall
Nickle
J. Ross
C. Ariss
Hazel Gill
J. Coxworth
S. Wale
Decker
L. Little
Dave Heise
G. Decker
D. Ziliott
G. Still
W. Gilchrist
P. Gow
Beulah
Wilson
G. Lawn
Hamiota Hospital
Don Gregory
Doug Heise
C. Nickle
Nichol
Solsgirth
Local Legislature Brings Barbed Remarks and Curling Setbacks
In a light hearted column, a Montreal style sting targets Liberals and officials with quips about names and公lic protected. A Stonewall student misses a curling final due to mumps while tax fears rise and a doctor warns against heavy drinking amid cigarette scare fallout.
Happenings In and Around Miniota
Miniota community notes report visits from Mrs. A McKean and Mrs. H Newton in Winnipeg, plus Elva Gilchrist Skip Thelma Dales Mary Taylor and Mary Hurlin at the Isabella Ladies Bonspiel. Kinsmen Talent Night March 6 funds Virden Retarded Children's building.
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Elva Gilchrist
Thelma Dales
Mary Taylor
Mary Hurlin
Isabella
Jean Cook
Stella Artis
Elkhorn
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St. Be Bk Reports
M. Deveson
Birtle Presbytery Ucw
W. B. Doerksen
Manitoba Conference
J. Mathison
Jon
Harold Cook
Newdale
H. V. Johnston
Cooper
Earl Reagh
Binscarth
Delbridge
Earnest Stevens
Chas Lamb
Alexander P.O
Stan Gould
Kenton
W. W. Cochran
Earl Butcher
Herb Lorimer
Inglis
Crandall News
Remitall Ranch
Sutherland
Tennant
Doug Leland
R. Clegg
J. Wiggins
Wiggins
Sutherland’s
Mrs. F. Lee
Minnie Leland
Milestone
Saskatchewan
Arrow River News
Banker’s Magazine
United States
Beulah News
Beulah W.I. Meet
Isabella News
B. C
Stonewall
Gil Molgat
Liberals
Nts
Reggie
St. Regis Hotel
A. McKean
Chas Ellerington
H. Newton
Don Forsyth
Lloyd Oliver
Lucille Goodwin
Killarney
Walter Whitford
Gordon
Virden
Virden Retarded Children’s Building Fund
Rick Armitage
Ken Armitage
Don Armitage
Jim Armitage
Cathie Hanlin
Linda Armitage
Judy Bryant
Carol Goodwin
Ant Armitage
Bev Bryant
Col
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