Winnipeg Free Press

Friday, May 13, 1949

Issue date: Friday, May 13, 1949
Pages available: 38
Previous edition: Thursday, May 12, 1949

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - May 13, 1949, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page 18 Winnipeg free press Friday. May 13, 1949 Manitoba estimate set at planned wheat acreage up Bureau of statistics report indicates Ottawa May 13 up Cana Dian Farmers have indicated they intend to seed acres to wheat this year compared with last year the Bureau of statistics reported thursday. This total includes acres of Spring wheat and of fall wheat compared with and acres respectively last year. The intended acreages of other principal crops Are Oats As against Barley against 800, Rye against 103.100 and flaxseed linseed against Prairie acreages of the main crops with 1948 totals in brackets wheat Oats Barley Rye flaxseed 000 summer allow wheat Oats Barley Rye flaxseed sum me fallow wheat Oats percentages of seeding completed in Ontario and Western Canada by april 30 follow with comparative figures for in brackets Spring 39 2 Saskatchewan 39 Alberta 4 Prairie provinces 40 Ontario 48 British Columbia 40 Oats Manitoba 9 Saskatchewan 16 Alberta 21 Prairie provinces 16 Ontario 48 British Columbia 27 7 Saskatchewan 21 Alberta 1 Prairie provinces 16 Ontario 48 British Columbia Barley Rye 375.000 flaxseed 000 summer allow 000 18 a five per cent decline was indicated in Canada s potato acreage now placed at acres against last year. Acreages by provinces were Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia new Brunswick Quebec 000, Ontario Manitoba 26.000, Saskatchewan Alberta and British co Lumbia Ontario s wheat acreage largely fall wheat was reported at 800 against last year Oats at against and Barley at against the Bureau said reports indicated poor germination and Winter killing had taken a heavy toll of the less than acres seeded to fail wheat in Alberta and Saskatchewan last year. In Ontario where practically All the fall wheat is grown it was estimated that acres or five per cent of the area sown in the autumn of 1948, was Winter killed leaving acres for Harvest in 1949 compared with acres m 1948. In All Canada where the area seeded to fall Rye was estimated in the autumn of 1948 at acres acres or 25 per were Winter killed leaving for Harvest 30ft acres As compared with 60s.900 acres harvested in 9i8. By provinces the acreages win Ter killed and left for Harvest Are estimated As follows Ontario 000 and 94.000. Manitoba 700 and Saskatchewan and 466.000, Alberta and during the Winter the following percentages of Hay and Clover Meadows Are estimated to have been Winter killed with the Cor figures for the previous Vinter within brackets Canada 6 Prince Edward Island 5. Nova Scotia 5 sew Brunswick 8 Quebec 5 Ontario 10 Manitoba 2 Saskatchewan 6 Alberta 4 British Columbia 4 wheat fall Rye and Hay and Clorer Meadows at the end of april expressed in percentages of the Long time average yields per acre follows with the condition at april 30, 1948, brackets fall 100 102 fall 67 on Tario 100 Manitoba 99 93 Saskatchewan 56 Alberta 73 Hay and 95 97 Prince Edward Island 100 90 Nova Scotia 98 new Bruns Wick 96 Quebec 98 on Tario 94 Manitoba 97 93 Saskatchewan 76 Alberta 79 British Columbia 9s 2 Toronto men receive highest red Cross Honor Toronto May 13 Toronto men thursday were awarded the highest Honor the Cross society can honorary counsellor ships. At the annual red Cross Central Council conference Here counsel worships were named for . James b. Maclean one of the orig Inal founders of the Canadian red Cross and Hon. Leighton c. Mccarthy former Canadian Ambas Sador to the United states and an outstanding red Cross worker. Fumes fit Turxel new York May 13 sup the Holland Tunnel under the Hudson River was closed off Early Friday when exploding cans of chemicals on a truck caught fire and filled the tube with fumes. Emergency squads went to the Lun Nel and Ai. Least two persons were condition of full overcome by fumes. Leshchenko s Case to get further study by Chester Bloom Ottawa. May 13 special a ukrainian Cana Dian organization of Winnipeg has appealed on behalf of dim Itri Leshchenko accused As a russian spy the department of state is conducting a fur ther investigation into the Case. Canadian lawyer at Winnipeg it an immigration review Board at i was argued that while or. Lesh reports Winnipeg ordered or. Leshchenko deported As a former refugee who had acted in turn As both and russian spy. Guzenko. The department has called on Ralph Maybank m.p., of Winnipeg for some Aid in tracking Down the truth in the conflicting 145-year-old Coin found flin flon man., May 13 Spe Cial what is believed to be an extremely rare Silver Dollar was discovered near Here recently by a member of an Outing party on he Shore of Sturgeon Weir River at the end of the proposed flin flon Nipawin Highway. The 145-year-old Coin is in a remarkably Good state of preserve Ion. Minted for the Bank of eng and in 1804 it bears the i scrip ions one Dollar and five Shil speculation As to the origin of he Coin has been aroused by the discovery. With the most feasible theories being that it May have in lost by an Early explorer by fur trader or by indians. The oin has been forwarded to the curator of the Manitoba museum Winnipeg. Toronto a Eal canvassers have almost achieved their object Ive Only is still 1o be subscribed. All Money is earmarked or construction at the University Toronto. Books will not he closed mail the objective is reached. At the Bay confection for your suit Chenko admitted having acted As a a rusian captive that at the first he made his escape according to officials of the Sec and came to Canada As a displaced Leshchenko s deportation was filed by the ukrainian the argument set Forth that or Canadian organization. In a state Leshchenko s Case was in some de ment prepared Over dentists say Colgate tooth powder with the 2-minute routine gets Teeth sparkling and super clean comfy rid Erette Denim Blue jeans v .29 popular double stitched Blue jeans for every Active Winnipeg girl. Sturdy Blue Denim with White Back. Jeans Are Copper riveted and with Zipper Side closing. No phone orders. Sizes 8 to 14x. Young girls Cotton t shirts perfect team mates for Blue jeans. Full Cut pull on with Crew neck and Short sleeves. Cay summer shades that can be one easily laundered. Sizes 8 to 14. Asp girls Wear second floor. Boys Sanford Zed popular Blue jeans these will take plenty of hard Wear. Made of Strong Sanford Zed Cotton Denim double stitched and detailed with Copper riveting Side buckles and three pockets. Plain Blue with Orange stitching. Sizes 6 to 16. Boys Short sleeve pullovers Sale of practical Cotton pull overs the lads will Wear All summer. Fancy patterns one in assorted colors. Sizes 24 to 34. Of Penman s boys coolie socks a Low Price for these elastic top Cotton Hose. Reinforced heels and toes. Wide barrelled stripes. Six colors. Youths peaked coif Caps every boy wears them. They re made of Strong White Cotton in a Plain weave. Practical Peak style. Sizes 6% to 7 boys Wear main floor. Sheer summer Chic in jewelry neckline suit blouses for playtime Wool flannel sport Slacks choose from an assortment of plaids and hounds tooth wools. Fly front pleated front Belt loops 2 pockets and various colors. Sizes 4 to 6x. Boys girls t shirts popular British Stella make in washable Cotton. Sizes go 2 to 6. Summer shades. Thrill Sonny real Cowboy suit for his birthday or to Wear on Winnipeg s 75th anniversary. Included Are hat neck Hanky shirt chaps gun and Lariat. Fawn Cotton with Check shirt. Sizes 2 to 14. Cowgirl suits 4 to 14, 5.50 and 6.50 Indian suits 2 to 14, 3.95 toys second floor. White Cotton panties English interlock Cotton with elastic top Brief style double Crotch and seams. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Boys Oilskin slickers a must for Rainy Days. Well Cut double stitched. Matching Sou Wester 7gc children s Wear second floor. Sisman Elk play scampers full Stock of sturdy wearable play shoes. Crepe and moulded rubber soles. Brown Elk uppers. 11-2 crepe. 3.25 ,3.95 moulded rubber 3.qo i 3.50 shoes second floor. Saturday hours 9 . To 5.30 . Dial All departments 3-2-2. Transform your suit your extra skirt with an exceedingly pretty Rayon sheer Blouse. Short sleeved styles that Are gems in them selves with touches of narrow lace at Throat and sleeve with lace insertion on front bodice. Flattering jewelry necklines keyed to your flair for costume jewelry. Delightful color variety White Pink Blue and yellow. Sizes 14 to 20 40 and 42. Dressy shirtwaist in fashion s pretty Allu Racel Long sleeved blouses that will arise to any suit occasion will add a note of color to your skirts. Wonderful Allu Racel that resists creasing. Pearl Zed Button trim. White Pink Grey in sizes 14 to 20. Dress accessories main floor. Just arrived tinker toys the Bay now have these popular and educational tinkertoy for children s fun and Leisure hours at Home or summer cottage on Rainy Days. Easy tinkertoy 49c Junior tinkertoy 95c wonder builder 1.75 special tinkertoy 2.19 senior tinkertoy 2.75 toys second floor. Special boxed writing paper this special Purchase offers Silky smooth paper of excellent Quality 24 sheets and envelopes attractively boxed in note size. Shop Early or phone 3-2-2. Stationery main floor. Baby Brownie Thrift camera .47 a favorite Model easy to operate. Has Sharp Lens and Eye level finder. A real value. Kodak ver Chrome films v 127, 32c v 20, 37c v 620, 37c v 116, 48e v 616, 48c reliable developing and printing service 6 to 8 exposures developed and 1 print of each. Per Roll cameras main floor. Incorporated May i67o. I Anil up Cic Uii up sat., May 14th everybody s Day of Campaign. Everybody should join in and Complete the cleaning repairs painting etc., stressed by the Campaign. At the Bay your purchases must be completely satisfactory or your Money refunded ;