Hound of Heaven Inspires Bush Parson to Run Hunt for the Lonely
The essay links Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven with Ion Idriess Flynn of the Inland. It praises a bush parson who travels the inland, imagining hospitals and radio networks, and sending doctors and teachers to remote districts. Christianity, the piece argues, drives such compassionate pursuit. Wake up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Thompson
Christ
Flynn of
Ion Idriess
Australia
Flynn
Hounds of Heaven
Heaven
Parsons
Hound of Heaven
Ammonium Phosphate 11-48-0 Yields Boost Wheat in Manitoba
Manitoba Illustration Stations report 40 lb acre ammonium phosphate 11-48-0 increases wheat by 0.75 to 10.6 bushels per acre on black summer fallow. Across 1948-50 sowing at 40 lb acre with wheat, average gain was four bushels per acre, with no failures. To cover 1961 costs, yields must rise ~1.5 bushels per acre to justify the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Agronomist Short Course Highlighted in February Dates
Two day agronomist and Jack Parker with Whiteman soils specialists will speak February 26 and 27. The program focuses on fertilizer use, seed-bed preparation, and crop quality. Experts discuss increased yields and faster maturity to help cereals compete with weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Parker
A Whiteman
W M S Plans World Day Of Prayer At Knox Church
The February meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Knox United Church studied Our Fellow-Canadians from Europe. Mrs J L Mitchell and Mrs George Souler cochaired with help from several members. They met at Mrs H H Cross home, planning the World Day of Prayer for Feb 29 and opposing mixed beverage rooms. Next meeting at Mrs A T Kines home.
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Europe
Women’s Missionary Society of Knox United Church
J. L. Mitchell
George Souler
T. Taylor
C. Sorbo
E. Fletcher
R. Bogle
J. A. Duncan
H. H. Cross
Cross
Duncan
A. T. Kines
Roblin council minutes note 1952 actions and grants
The February 6 1952 municipal meeting lists Reeve J Perchaluk and councilors Hojnocki Zimmer Jamyslichuk and Pronyk approving last meeting minutes. appoint W R Scott as assessor for 1952. authorize payments and grants including 60 to Ladies Rest Room and 25 rent refund. They discuss hospital expansion, bridge grant proposal, license fees for traders and auctioneers, weed inspectors, and cemetery joint ownership with Shell River. oppose sale of colored margarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Perchaluk
Counciillor
Hojnocki
Zimmer
Jamyslichuk
Pronyk
Hojnocki-Pronyk
Hojnocki-Myslichuk
W. R. Scott
Pronyk-Myslichuk
S.W
Zimmer-Myslichuk
W. F. Mitchell
Hojnocki-Zimmer
Pronyk-Zimmer
Zimmer-Myslchuk
Florence M. Bulmer
Pronyk-Hojnocki
Myslichuk Pronyk
N.E
Fisher-Lesack
Roblin
Village of
Shell River
Roblin Village council minutes January 2 1952
Minutes show adoption of readings and passing of Bylaw No 418 authorizing village officers for 1952. Plan to add 12 beds to Roblin Hospital funded by surplus and grants. Bylaw No 417 for sale of part of Blk 6 Plan 167 to P Cameron. Council urges MP to place a street light on Blk 20 Plan 558 and along Second Ave East. Various accounts approved for payment and building permits granted for John Funk dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross-Becker
Fisher-Lesack
Roblin
Cross-Fisher
Lesack-Becker
P. Cameron
Village of
M.pc
Second Ave
Main St
Manitoba Power Com
Roblin T. Savings
J. Scott
A. T. Kines
PPS
Goose Lake School
Gen. Village
Liverpool-Manitoba Insurance Co
Roblin Review
P. Harlow
Hughes Motors
Roblin Electric
The Carnival Is Coming Soon At The Arena
This Friday night promises to be a major event at the local arena with clowns races skating and figure skating. The Women’s Institute backs the carnival to be a memorable night for all ages including Miss J Clinton and a Dauphin skating demonstration. Judging starts at 8 p.m. sharp, and organizers urge timely arrival and support for the institute’s benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
J. Clinton
Dauphin
Roblin
Powers That Be
Curling Update From Grandview and Dauphin Spiel
Old Eagle Eye omits several teams in last week’s report. Mitchell rink finished second in the G. Challenge at Grandview. Newton at Russell placed third or fourth in a secondary event. Wright aggregation took third in a main event at the Dauphin Ladies Big Spiel. The local curling section laments low turnout and invites more players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Eye
Roblin
Grandview
Mitchell
Aitken
Spud Saunders
Bill Pound
Geo. Ricker
Sheldon Jones
Newton
Russell
Dauphin
Wright
S. Wright
S. Galbraith
J. Hilland
Vicky Reat
Critics Press for Accountability in Ward 4 Grading and Roads
A 1951 Ward 4 gravelling delay drew criticism of council spending and planning. The writer argues for prudent use of public funds and cites uneven road maintenance while praising main road improvements. He urges responsible governance from elected representatives and expresses broader civic ideals.
Curling Spiels Across North Range in 1953 Roundup
Roblin hosts a Flin Flon spiel led by Graham Mitchell with Wm Cross Jim Hilland and Stewart Mitchell. Makarok fields one rink in Play in the North of 53 led by Bill Hampson with Merle Currey Gordon Pound and Chas Elder Jr. Mrs S Galbraith’s rink heads the Grandview Ladies Spiel with Mrs G Mitchell Mrs J Robertson and Mrs Les Spears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flin Fion
Winnipeg
Roblin
Graham Mitchell
Wm. Cross
Jim Hilland
Stewart Mitchell
Makarok
Bill Hampson
Togo
Merle Currey
Gordon Pound
Chas. Elder Jr
S. Galbraith
G. Mitchell
J. Robertson
Les Spears
Grandview
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Dr. J. Carlyle Parker
Ag.Rep
E. W. Somers
Branden
W.ms
R.M. Hillsburg
Roblin Village
Makaroff
Man
John Arnott
Hilltop
White Rock
B.C
Boy Scouts
Mr. Krelaty
God
E. V. Brydon
Great Divide
Roy Rogers - Trigg
Glen Ford
Gene
Texas Technicolor
Howard Duff
Mona Freema
Iroblin
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