Harvest era yields and safety in prairie herbicide use
The Prairie Provinces treated 15,949,000 acres with 2,4-D and MCPA in 1959. Early, timely spraying boosts yields and reduces crop loss while minimizing wheel damage. Caution urged on drift and proper equipment use. Avadex and Avader Carbyne are 1960 controls. Sir John A. Macdonald noted as Canada’s first prime minister who emigrated from Glasgow.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Sir John A. Macdonald
Glasgow
Kingston
Ontario
Commencement Speech Urges Four Anchors for Success
A speaker advises graduates to anchor their future on knowledge loyalty integrity and faith as essential pillars. He recalls pioneers relying on faith and forecasts better years ahead while thanking taxpayers teachers and parents for supporting the graduates. The event includes a Grand March and a dance with Lawrence Diouhy’s orchestra and a lunch by the Collegiate junior grades.
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Lawrence Diouhy
Sunday activities law takes effect May 23
The Provincial Lord's Day Act becomes law May 23 allowing certain Sunday afternoons for events and performances under municipal bylaws with limits. Exemptions include horse and auto racing, boxing, wrestling, and movies, with rules on participation and declarations for performers. Municipal bylaws may be repealed by majority vote with waiting periods. Cancer Society notes since 1949: over 6 million spent on research across seven provinces and 100+ projects.
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Sterling Lyon
Bona Fide
Minmons
Canadian Cancer Society
Ladies' Auxiliary Rally Draws 121 Delegates
Russell Branch hosted the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion rally with 29 accredited and 93 fraternal delegates from towns including Inglis Oak Lake Hamiota Minnedosa and Russell. The event featured guest speaker Mrs J G MacQueen Winnipeg along with a banquet at Knox United Church and a closing program with choirs ballet and readings.
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Russell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Elks’ Hall
Logie Johnson
J. C. Stewart
Minnedosa
J. G. MacQueen
Winnipeg
Ren
Inglis
Oak Lake
Hamiota
Witden
Elkhorn
Sandy Lake
Kenton
Strathclair
Newdale
Shoal Lake
Clear Lake
Onanole
Oak River
Knox United Church
Mrs Johnson
Grace
Padre Middleditch
J. A. Burgess
Legion Branch No
Kennedy Will Retire As MPC Commissioner
A. Kennedy, longtime Manitoba Power Commission member and civic leader, will retire May 31 after 23 years on the board. Appointed July 1, 1937, Kennedy helped grow the utility from 13,000 to 206,000 customers and expanded rural electrification across southern Manitoba. The MPC board, chaired by R. C. Smelfie, will consider naming a new commissioner in the near future.
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A. Kennedy
Standon
Manitoba Power Commission
J. B. Carroll
Kennedy
Carroll
The
Commis
Ne Doara
R. C. Smelfie
Russell
C. E. Huet
St. Boniface
G. F. Habing
Kelwood
Manitoba
MPC
Stabilization Prices For Cattle And Lambs Announced
L. W. Pearsall chairs the Agricultural Stabilization Board announced stabilization prices for cattle and lambs effective April 1 1960 to March 31 1961. Cattle supports set at 80 percent of ten year average price $18.20 per cwt up 40 cents from last year. Lamb supports set at $19.35 per cwt 80 percent of ten year average $24.17 per cwt, 20 cents below last year. No cattle support needed last year. lambs required aid during fall 1950 with about $360000 spent.
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L. W. Pearsall
Agricultural Stabilization Board
Toronto
Ae Cortively
May Report From Grace Lutheran Church Women
The G CW meeting on May 13 at Mrs. Carl Mantie's home drew eleven members and two visitors. Mrs. H Ross helped with the program as Dorcas from the New Testament inspired the discussion. scripture came from Acts 9 36 42 and prayer followed. A dinner committee was named for June first at the Elks hall and three cartons of used clothing were sent to the Lutheran World Relief.
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G. CW
Carl Mantie
H. Ross
Ro Zimmer
Dorcas
Doreas
F. Oswald
Elks’ Hall
Lutheran World
Elite Brac In Winnipeg Meeting Notice
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 14 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs H Ross. A social half hour followed with lunch served by the hostess.
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Elit Brac
Winnipeg
H. Ross
Crown Attorney Named For This Judicial District
Hon. Lyon announced William James Burgess aged 64 as acting crown attorney for Manitoba's northern district. He will work from Minnedosas headquarters, with duties effective April 23. Burgess succeeds W G Ferguson named March 26 to the Court of Queen's Bench.
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Pueruing Lyon
William James Burgess
Manitoba
Burgess
Minnedos
Bngress
W. G. Ferguson
Court of Queen's Bench
Province of
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Sunkist
Robinson Store
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