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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1959
Page
8
A Wednesday February 11 meeting at Memorial Hall for the Divinen Plan, a Friday February 13 3 45 p m gathering at John’s Anglican Church for Women’s World Day of Prayer, and a Saturday February 14 2 36 p m reception at a local restaurant hosted by the Lutheran Church of the Cross.
WA coffee and doughnuts served at Legion Hall for FACESDAY meeting of the Legion auxiliary. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including baptisms, births, homecomings, and travels involving families and RCMP. Local church and community events wrap the social report with greetings and birthday mentions.
A brief note asserts that advertising serves the public service role by informing citizens and supporting the public interest. It emphasizes that promotional content can educate and benefit communities when used responsibly and transparently.
The forthcoming farm meetings led by Mrs. Thomson will visit multiple districts with dates in May. Tilston in the South Western District on May 11 and Rivers in Birtle on May 12 are among the early stops, followed by Russell May 13 and Swan Valley May 4 in Durban. Other districts schedule Portage la Prairie May 19, Inwood May 19, Sprague May 21, Manitou May 22, Ninette May 23, and Altona in the Roland District May 23.
A Manitoba agriculture official notes a BC led test of 10 broiler entries from Ontario Manitoba and others. Mortality ranged 6 to 15 percent, live weight at 10 weeks varied 2.94 to 3.71 pounds, and feed conversion averaged 2.94 with best strains at 2.43. Returns per chick started ranged 7.71 to 18.8 cents. Further details available from Winnipeg Legislative Building.
Agr Rep report argues seed change every five years to preserve genetic quality, noting admixtures weed seeds and variety shifts as reasons. Emphasizes seed cleaning reduces weed presence and that modest costs accompany better seed. Recommends registered seed plots high quality cleaning and proper seed treatment for disease prevention. Rapeseed market prospects for 1959 noted.
Seed is a cash crop with good return per acre. Golden is the preferred variety for high yield and oil content, while Arlo, a Polish type, yields less but matures earlier and suits northern areas or delayed seeding. Rapeseed should be sown early to meet grain standards. New bulletins available at Beausejour Ag Office, Forage Crops for Manitoba and 1959 Field Crop Recommendations.
A February 3 shower for bride-to-be Yvette Dube at Notre Dame du Laus Hall drew about 100 guests with gifts and lunch. A Silver Tea for Donat Chevre fils supported a TV gift, aiding his return to school for adapted studies. Gordon Mulligan’s rink helped by Pine Falls at the Knights of Columbus bonspiel. Notre Dame du Laus Ladies raised over $650 for a parish fund at a Whist Drive. Steve Kolisar is missed by many friends.
A transfer of personnel by the Hudson Bay Co. to Terrace Bay Ont. was marked by a farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Way. Mrs. Minnie McDonald led her rink to win the Grand Challenge at the Kenora Ladies Bonspiel, defeating Mrs. A. Otterholm’s Winnipeg rink. Kenora men’s rink did not fare as well. Pine Falls ladies rink, at the Beausejour Bonspiel, with Mrs. B. Dawson, A. McIntyre, W. Frederick and R. Smorang, returned home with second prize in the second event.
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