Bursaries Spark Interest in Manitoba Agricultural Studies
The University of Manitoba sees rising interest in agriculture degrees after the department of agriculture announced a $15,000 bursary fund. Minister C. L. Shuttleworth reports inquiries flood in from provincial representatives and applicants. Bursaries up to $2,000 over four years may be need based, with one-fifth written off each year if graduates stay in Manitoba agriculture.
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University of Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
C. L. Shuttleworth
Minister of Agriculture and Immigration
Legislative Building
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Shuttleworth
Weeds Cut 1956 Crop Value By Nearly 16 Percent
Dr Geo Friesen of the University of Manitoba reports weed control in Red River Valley fields raised yields. Field tests across 50 random 60 mile radius plots show weeded plots averaged higher yields by about 19 percent, implying a province wide loss of about 42.9 million bushels valued at current wheat prices.
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Geo Friesen
University of Manitoba
Red River Valley
Freisen
Win
Barley and Flax Yields Questioned in Manitoba Farms
The chief cause of reduced yields is weed competition. Dr. Kesen notes that further losses arise from docking, lower grades, summer fallowing costs, herbicides, and tougher harvesting. He urges farmers to act to boost cash returns from crops.
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Manitoba
Kesen
Europe Eyes Manitoba as Land of Future Growth
Europe and Britain show strong interest in Northern Manitoba amid talks of new plants and investment. Rex Grose, Manitoba deputy minister of industry and commerce, reports overseas businessmen are aware of the northern study and seek copies of its final report. He notes translated versions in French and German may be pursued.
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Manitoba
Rex Grose
United Kingdom
Grose
F. Lobin
Knox United Church Interim Minister Rev Dennes
Interim Knox United Church announces Rev G F Denyes as interim minister. Sunday service details appear in a brief church notice, with emphasis on ongoing duties and local worship. The fragment references an hour of worship and a sermon topic title that appears incomplete.
Millwood Dies at Surprise Birthday Party
Millwood died during a surprise party on her birthday May 7. Twenty ladies from Millwood and district gathered at her home to wish her well. A pleasant Sunday visitor stayed with his sister Mrs M Wondrasek. Miss Janet Horning of the Royal Bank staff at Russell spent the weekend with Norma Wondrasek. Sonny Heap departed for Calgary for employment.
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Millwood
M. Wondrasek
Janet Horning
Royal Bank
Russell
Norma Wondrasek
Sonny Heap
Calgary
Mac Gillies Appointed To Manitoba Inspectorate
Three Manitoba teachers named to the provincial school inspection staff by Education Minister W. C. Miller. Joseph A. Duhamel of St. Boniface Malcolm Gillies of Transcona and George William Sadler of Pine Falls fill vacancies in 41 inspectorate divisions. Gillies's background includes provincial normal school McMaster University Brandon College and University of Manitoba with arts education degrees. He taught at Lothair Grainsby and Russell and joined Transcona staff in 1938 serving as assistant principal of the collegiate.
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Manitoba
W. C. Miller
Joseph A. Duhamel
St. Boniface
Malcolm Gillies
Transcona
George William Sadler
Pine Falls
Gillies
McMaster University
Brandon College
University of Manitoba
Lothair
Grainsby and
Russell
Collegiate
M F U Sponsors Joint Meeting Of All Candidates
The Manitibe's Farmer's Union District schedules two candidate meetings for the federal election in Marquette constituency. Minnedosa on May 20 at 9:00 pm in the Legion Hall and Rossburn on June 3 at 2:00 pm in the Town Hall. All four Liberal Conservative CCF and Social Credit candidates invited. each to speak about twenty five minutes followed by a written questions session.
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Manitibe
M.F.U
M P C Crews Advancing Long Range Power Programme
Manitoba Power Commission reports nearly 300 workers active in April on projects forming the long range programme to meet growing provincial electrical demand. Progress at Brandon terminal station includes 66 000 and 33 000 volt extensions and a 90 000 kva transformer bank as plans feed new transmission lines from Winniepeg to Brandon.
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Ilmost
Manitoba Power Commission
Commission
Manitoba
Winnie’ Peg
Brandon
Dawson Road
Portage la Prairie
Springfield
Steinbach
Great
Winnipeg
Southwood
Pembina
Windsor Park
Garden City
Bird's Hill
Fermor Avenue
Bernie Lake
Pointe du Bois
Montgary Exploration Company
New Provincial Health Plan Under Way Aimed at Hospital Bills
Minister Jon R. Bend announces Manitoba's new hospital plan that has the government covering 168 patient bills and noting a 3 percent rise in applications. The program, first outlined last winter, began April 1 and offers full reimbursement for hospital care exceeding 180 days, providing financial relief to long term patients.
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Jon. R. W. Bend
Manitoba
Bend
Bond
Manitoba to Plant 1.25 Million Trees in five-year plan
Tree planters in Manitoba launch a five year effort aiming to plant 1.25 million trees this year in four forest reserves including Sandilands Agassiz Spruce Woods and Whiteshell with 700 000 planted in early May. By project end annual plantings are projected to reach 2.5 million, following a program that raised annual totals from 300 000 to over a million last year.
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Anannobat
Sandilands
Agassiz
Spruce Woods
Carberry
Whiteshell
F. C. Bell
Mines and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Manito
Shalt Love the Lord and Neighbor in 1 pm Service
A 1 pm religious service focuses on love of God with heart soul and mind and on honoring neighbor as thyself. The message centers on ethical commandment and community outreach in a faith setting.
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Winipeg
TCA
M.P.C
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