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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1952
Page
3
A reader disputes Mr Spencer's views on government charges and the farm price system. They argue the federal government, not the F U, set carrying charges and 6 cent additions to contracts. The letter contends farmers face higher costs vs open markets and questions beef import policy and FPA protections.
A Good Friday program at Angusville United Church includes a film titled A Journey Through Faith plus Easter music and singing. Sponsored by WMS, the event welcomes all. Also noted: the community mourns Norman Chenoweth who died in Brandon General Hospital after a heart attack. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Chenoweth and to her family. Funeral follow ups and local condolences mentioned for Billie Brunt, Portage la Prairie. Attendees at funerals and community visits reported, including trips by W J Rin, H Caldwell, and P Paquette to Birtle and Ashville. A bazaar for Memorial Rink Fund raised money, with a closing bingo.
Mr and Mrs Garnett Beyette and family send notes from the North District where heavier snow is reported. Walter Hyra returned from Brandon on Monday to assist his father John Hyce with spring field work, and his wife plans to join later.
Minniska extends greetings to Mr. and Mrs Archie Bridges and Gail as they move into the former Rea home. Mr and Mrs Al Ross attended the Stowe Goodings wedding. Mrs Merv Dunn has flu symptoms but shows signs of recovery. Harvey Hyde visited relatives in Hamiota on Sunday. Henry Slater of Viking Alberta visited Geo and Mrs McLeod. George McLeod and family visited Jim Angus in Chater. Congratulations to Mrs Fred Hertlein on her birthday. David Dunn returns from winter at the University of Manitoba. A number of square dancers participate in local activities.
A report notes participation in the square dance contest held in Silverton hall last Friday, detailing participants and the event’s regional community pull.
The Lee wheat variety, developed by the University of Minnesota and widely tested in Canada since 1947, shows strong rust resistance, higher overall yield in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan, and favorable milling and baking value though slightly later maturing than Thatcher. It is bearded and compared with That cher, Redman, and Regent as part of resistance and performance evaluations.
Farmers in Canada and Alberta conduct large scale tests on new Lee wheat variety to determine its viability and potential to displace existing varieties, with outcomes pending field performance and regional adaptation.
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