Organic Matter Life Blood of the Soil in Western Canada
The article stresses organic matter as essential for soil and crop health. It warns of century‑long losses due to erosion and poor cultivation and outlines its roles in soil structure, erosion prevention, nutrient supply, heat retention, nutrient transformation, and microbial growth. It urges erosion control, returning straw and manure, and growing forage crops to rebuild organic matter.
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Canada
Local notes and visits across Manitoba communities
Mr and Mrs Wally Tokar of North Battleford Sask spent the weekend visiting relatives. Several residents traveled to Brandon and Winnipeg. Ukr Ukrainian Ladies Aid planned a July 2 Tea and Bake Sale and a hospital aid contribution. A May birth announced for George Clarke in Calgary. Bingo set for June 11 in Rossburn. New bank accountant Jim Olson of Cartwright joins Toronto Dominion in town.
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Wally Tokar
North Battleford
Sask
Ukr
Ladies Aid
Greek Orthodox Church
Mike Ternovetsky
George Hlagg
Jim Olson
Cartwright
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Card of Thanks from Agnes Blaskiewicz
Mrs. Agnes Blaskiewicz thanks everyone who sent cards and flowers visited her in Russell and St. Boniface Hospitals and the RC Ladies Society for fruit. Gratitude to those who aided her daughter during illness.
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Russell Hospital
St. Boniface Hospital
R. C. Ladies Society
Farewell Thanks From Sherritts and Rhoda
A brief note from Dave and Velma Sherritt and Rhoda thanks supporters who helped make their farewell a pleasant event.
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Sincerely
Dave and
Velma Sherritt and
Rhoda
Farewell Gifts Appreciation From grateful friends
The note thanks many friends for contributions to farewell gifts and expresses gratitude to those who provided evening entertainment and to the ladies who prepared and served lunch.
Thanking friends who visited me during recovery
Brief note expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors who visited and offered support during my time of recovery.
Community events and sales in Rossburn area
Notices announce Mrs Joiner’s 70th birthday open house on June 3 with a tea and sales events on June 4 in the United Church Annex. Auctioneered farm equipment sales take place June 4 in Oakburn. The Grandmothers Tea is June 7 at 3 PM in the Rossburn United Church Annex, with a 2:30 start for members. Rossburn Hospital Aid hosts a Bake Sale June 1 from 3 to 5 PM at Slow’s Garage.
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Mrs. A. Joiner
Mrs. Joiner
United Church Annex
W. A
Rossburn United Church
Rossburn
Rossburn Hospital Aid
Binge at Fish Lake Friday June 10
The Rossburn Game and Fish Association sponsors a Binge at Fish Lake on Friday June 10 featuring 20 games with a 50 cent entry each. Prizes include a Blackout Prize and a Sony Transistor radio.
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Fish Lake
Sony Transistor Radio
Rossburn Game End Fish Assoc
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Mrs.c. V. Gunn
Brandon
Theresa Maryniuk
Winnipeg
Geraldton
Ont
John Klym
Clarke
George Clarke
Calgary
Rose Tanasychuk
Fredrick William
J. S. Huston
L. C. Johnston
Mrs. Randall
Birtle
Stan Lazaruk
Julie
Gene
Rossburn Town Hall
John Matiowski
Violet
M. J. Tokar
Janice
Dauphin
Lillian Boychuk
Donald Luhowy
Oakburn
Mrs. B. Lawless
Mrs. B. Adams
Neepawa
Mrs. A. Mitchell of
Mrs. S. Mitchell
Mrs. J. Nychuk
Debbie
Mrs. Cormack
Mr. and
Mrs. Kilburn
Mrs. Hopkins
Mrs. Kester
Agnes Blaskiewicz
Spees
Rachel and
Jim Layng
Nick Budinsky
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Stanley Yanick
Slim Carter
Jack Mahoney
Julie Adams
S Glen Ford
Donna Reed
H.C
John Deere
I.hc
Verbowski Bros
Imperial Oil and International Harvester
Clubley’s Meat Market
Allis Chalmers
New Holland
McKintiuk Bros
Norman Major