Food Contracts For 1949 Announced In Ottawa
At the Dominion Agricultural Conference in Ottawa December 6 8 1948 Dominion Minister James G Gardiner announced 1949 food agreements with Great Britain Bacon 160 million pounds Cheese 50 million pounds Eggs 1 553 000 cases with prices set Similar to 1948 for bacon and cheese Eggs priced lower 1949 totals include 160 million pounds bacon 36 per hundredweight and 50 million pounds cheese at 30 cents per pound Storage eggs 52 cents per dozen dried egg 136 per pound frozen egg 32 cents per pound
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Ottawa
James G. Gardiner
Dominion
Great Britain
Beacon
Gardiner
U.K
F.o.b
Mr. Gardiner
Visit Of Ice Follies Well Supported In Roblin
The Ice Follies of ’49 presented by the Greater Winnipeg Ice Club and sponsored by the town and Curling Club drew three to four hundred fans for matinee and a packed arena for the evening show on Monday December 27. Notable performers included Rupert Whitehead Shirley Craven Ivy Smith and rising stars Mary Diane Trimble and Maxine Dolgin. The Queen contest crowned Miss Florence Cameron with Betty Kelso assisting. court members and RCMP formed a decorative ice scene. Despite solid crowds the event earned $336 for the village and $80 for the Curling Club, yet organizers praise the overall value beyond dollars.
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Greater Winnipeg
Town and Curling Club
Roblin
Rupert Whitehead
Florence Cameron
Betty Kelso
Verna Yourchek
Thelma Keast
Jimmy Young
Bonnie Ferguson
Alicia Moroz
Barbara Collins
Mary-Lou McGill
Shelley Newton
R. D. Robertson
M.L.A
Roth
D. W. Law of
Curling Club
Barley Judging Set For Western Provinces Contests
January 14 to 18 will see 12% judges assess barley samples from 912 growers across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta to determine regional provincial and national champions in the National Barley Contest. The brewing and malting industry sponsors provide large prizes for two competitions Farmers' and Seed Growers with regional and provincial winners to be announced after the provincial seed fairs.
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Western Prairies
Brewing and
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Brandon
Manifestation Of The Christmas Spirit
A pair of youths damaged the Christmas trees at the post office corner and hardware intersection, removing their ice block foundations. The trees were repaired at a cost, with the culprits paying restitution. The notice urges readers to uphold right conduct and replace harm with something better than Christmas.
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Roblin
Renewal Reminder For Review Subscribers
The note thanks renewing subscribers and warns those in arrears that papers will be sent only until the end of January. Those still unpaid will be removed from the list. It mentions correcting date mistakes and allowing two weeks for renewal changes due to human error.
First 1949 issue delayed by linotype motor failure
The note explains a one day lateness for the January 1949 issue caused by the linotype motor needing repairs after holiday strain. A joke exchange between a wife and husband follows, contrasting the tale of a late arrival with a witty back and forth about stopping for corn.
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Linotype
A Blessed New Year Dear Editor and Readers
John D. Watson of Roblin reflects on BBC New Year Eve address from St Pauls Cathedral. He praises faith over force, recalls RAF bravery and Blitz resilience, and urges Canadians to seek strength and guidance from God as they enter the new year.
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The
Bible Society
Roblin
BBC
St Pauls Cathederal
Canada
God
Sawing Bee at Sunnyslope
Following the funeral of Mr. Robt Henderson a sawin g bee was held at Sunnyslope to aid homesteader Wells Byce. Neighbors led by Bill Bailey with his outfit cut and hauled wood, while Gordon Ferguson provided supper. Byce praised the kindness as a renewal of the spirit of the western land.
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Robt. Henderson
Wells Byce
Byce
Credt
Bill Bailey
Gordon Ferguson
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A. W. Arnott
British and Foreign Bible Society
Manitoba Amxiliary
Man
Miss Arnott
R.A.F
John D. Watson
Sunnyslope
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