August horticultural show and sales events listed
The August 18 horticultural show and August 19 rummage sale at Christ Church begin at 1:30 pm. September 10 bake sale by Hospital Auxiliary. Notices note Bracher and I Merality families from The Pas and Big Eddy residents with August 14 1971 dates.
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Bake Sale
Hospital Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Bracher
John
The
Pas
Imerality
Mrs. Isaac
Big Eddy
Leaders attend Swan River rodeo and celebrate winnings
Leaders journeyed to Swan River to take in the rodeo and thank sponsors Ray Bigelow Jim Skinner Ray Doucette and Floyd Tucker for transport. The club earned blue ribbon and $5 for marching, plus free supper and grandstand entry. Ten of fourteen members won prizes with two firsts two seconds three thirds one fourth one fifth and one sixth. A non commercial float first and $10 were won at The Pas rodeo, and $22 from ticket sales aided the raffle. A & W sponsorship noted. next meeting set for Wednesday August 12.
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Swan River
Ray Bigelow
Jim Skinner
Ray Doucette
Floyd Tucker
Ltd
Bertha Armyworm Infestation Hits Southern Manitoba and West
The Bertha Armyworm outbreak is reported across southern Manitoba as well as Saskatchewan and Alberta. Historical records note similar outbreaks in 1914 1918 and 1954. Worms measure 1/2 to 2 inches with colors from bright green to velvety brown and feature hairline side and back stripes. They chew rope pods and can sever stems causing pods to drop. They also damage flax.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Alfalfa and crop worms reach high counts in fields
Worms are found low in the plant in the morning and move to the top by evening making them visible from the field edge. Treatment is advised when ten worms per square yard are present. Some southern areas report more than 500 worms per square yard. Cont'd on page 7.
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Farty
Reg
T.O.P.S
Keenvatin Community College
Penny Parade
Eastern Star
Westminster United Church
A.C.W.L
Norlite Hall
Sacred Heart Parish
Salvationa Army Home League
Horn of Plenty Hospital
Arivals
Bernside
Mrs. Donald
Mayham
Mrs. Norman
Split Lake
Sunset Beach
St. Paul's
Jay Mar Electric
H Valley Riders
Deighton
Denwall Pharmacy
Jack P
Manitoba Real Estate Association
William
Albert
Winnipeg
Man
Canada
St. Regis Hotel
Smith St. Winnipeg
Russell - Zawacky
Shirley Coutts
Larry Coutts
Malcolm Hutton
Robert Drysdale
Kelwood Legion Hall
Kelwood
Powell River
B.C
Edmonton
JAC Nickel — Ag
Bertha Armyworm
Jack Johnson
Jack
Crown Life
Jack P. Johnson
Insurance Plan
Fisher Ave
the Salvation
Lathlin Ave
Vocation Bible School
Robert F. Hiscox
Manitoba Health Services
Pth No. 10 South
Valleyview
W. A. Brad
Carter’s Sporting Goods
Loon
Shirl’s Boutique
Arok
Steak House
Wescana Hotels
Gateway
David N. Winton
Billy Dunlop
Phalen Beverage Room
Sportsmens Lounge
the Sabre Beverage Room
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