Silverton Community Notes From The Church Gatherings
The WMS met in the church with 16 ladies in attendance. Devotions were led by Mrs R S Cochrane and Mrs Freeman. Mrs Earle Keating spoke on the final chapter of the Study Book and reviewed the previous one. Mrs WV Keating was chosen as delegate to the Presbyterial at Isabella on May 18. Mrs Evans and Mr Bruce Evans left for Saskatoon to attend the graduation of their daughter Gladys Evans. Miss Marion Keating returned from United College Witchiveg. Mrs Watt Cochrane was rushed to hospital for an appendectomy. District schools plan a public speaking contest with date to be announced. Jimmy and David drove to Churchbridge on Sunday. Congratulations to C McKinnon and C Bily on new cars. Mrs A Wondrasek celebrated her 75th birthday with about 40 friends and relatives. her grandson Gordon presented a China tea service as the group sang Happy Birthday. A joyful lunch followed. Farmers have not yet gone to land. weather permitting field work should begin by week’s end.
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WMS
R.S. Cochrane
Freeman
Earle Keating
Marion Keating
United College
Witchiveg
Sory
Watt Cochrane
Jimmy
David
Churchbridge
C. McKinnon
C. Bily
A. Wondrasek
Gordon Wondrasek
State marketing of grains sparks reader letters
Letters to newspapers reveal strong support for state control of grain marketing as a means to eliminate speculators and price swings. The writer, however, questions these beliefs after years of study and expresses doubt about the proposed plan's effectiveness.
Births and condolences brighten Craigie notes
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Vietor Strugnell on the birth of son David Vietor at Sacred Heart hospital May 1. Mrs D McKinnon returns from Russell with wee Brain home from hospital. Mr and Mrs J Adams of Herschel Sask depart after a month with Mr and Mrs William Smart Sr. Sympathies to the Casitar family on Angus Casitar’s death in Brightside. Cheerio Club met in May at Mrs John Spencer’s home with thirteen members and one visitor. gift winner Mrs Smart. Visitors chosen. three parcels for Britain planned. June meeting at Mrs W Storey’s home. Lunch hosted by Mrs M Stevens.
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Vietor Strugnell
David Vietor
Sacred Heart Hospital
D. McKinnon
Russell
Wee Brain
J. Adams
Herschel, Sask
Adam
William Smart
Casitar
Angus
Brightside
Cheerio Club
John Spencer
Smart
Spencer
W. Valley
C. Cooke
Britain
W. Storey
M. Stevens
Local visits and family notes from Esterhazy area
Millwood Mc and Mrs Bankey and Linds of Esterhazy visited Mr. and Mrs C Bily last Sunday. Mrs L Gyorgy spent the weekend at Winnites. Mrs T Klimm returned to Portage la Prairie after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Z Betz. C Bily Jack Wondrasek and Lon Wondrasek attended the funeral of the late Mr K Bligh at Spy Hill on Friday. Mr and Mrs C Bullock and erenon Mee SS Wondrasek of Saskatoon were weekend visitors at the home of his mother Mrs A Wondrasek. Mr and Mrs J E Wondrasek
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C. Bullock
Erenon Mee
SS. Wondrasek
Saskatoon
A. Wondrasek
J. E. Wondrasek
Russell Agricultural Exhibition Set For July 15 and 16
Russell Agricultural Society announces the annual exhibition to be held July 15 and 16. Highlights include a Junior Fat Calf Competition for exhibitors 16 years or under with ownership rule and no entry fee, plus school work exhibits and special prizes.
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Russell Agricultural Society
Speculation and Grain Prices Across World Markets
The text argues no evidence shows speculators set grain prices. instead global supply and demand drive price fluctuations. It notes daily swings in Class 1 wheat priced by the Canadian Wheat Board, largely unaffected by state marketing, and suggests farmers study to see if state-set prices at country elevators are consistently lower than world market prices on average.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Dimond Fay Goal Down In US This Year
Forecast from Grain Belt States meets notes limited crop aid needs this year. H R Richardson of Farm Help Service says assistance may be deferred until June 20. United States Employment Service clears orders at Minneapolis and Manitoba operators will be advised with notice as circumstances permit.
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United States
Bines
of Farm Help Service
H. R. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
United States Employment Service
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Warm hearts and wet heads shape home life
A brief note highlights how warmth in homes sustains wellbeing while damp indoor conditions erode comfort. It suggests that wet heads or moisture issues damage living spaces, stressing careful maintenance and climate awareness to protect family spaces.
Two Contests For Barley Growers
Entry forms have been sent to elevator and agricultural representatives in barley areas of western provinces. Growers may enter regional contests in each province with five regional prizes per region ranging from 100 to 50 dollars. Provincial prizes total 275 175 125 and 100 dollars with provincial winners advancing to an interprovincial contest offering two prizes. Entries close July 15.
It will pay you to try anew
A brief line emphasizes renewed effort and possible reward, encouraging persistence and fresh attempts after a setback. The phrasing suggests a general motivational advisory targeted at readers seeking better outcomes through renewed effort.
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Gituh
Grain Raiders Strike Saskatchewan Wheatlands
In 1947 hordes invaded Saskatchewan wheatlands causing crop losses. They damaged field margins and banks leaving millions of eggs scattered across crops and margins.
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Saskatchewan
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