Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - February 3, 1954, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press wednesday february 3, 1954 Page equipment dealers say sales Down Canadian farm equipment sales were 9vi per cent lower in 1953 than they were in 52. Notwithstanding this officials the Canadian federation of farm equipment dealers look upon the future for the Trade As extremely the federation which represents the provincial organizations of Ontario. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta held its an Nual meeting monday and tues Day at the St. Regis hotel. Max r. Morrison Vulcan alta., newly elected president of the federation said the quota sys tem of Grutlin deliveries was hav ing a retarding effect on bus iness but the general feeling was one of optimism for the future. Other officers Are vice presidents. George Goodfellow bran Don Man., Stewart Hall Filmore sask., and Leo Colton Kim Burn ont Secretary manager s. B. Bedell Simcoe ont. Or. Bedell was last year s president. To illustrate the value of mod Ern farm machinery to the Farmer it was stated that according to the Dominion Bureau of statistics fewer per sons were now being employed on Canadian farms than in 1939. Assuming the workers received a year each it was pointed out there would be a saving in wages of new farm equipment purchased by Farmers in 1953 Cost and this was utilized to Harvest bigger crops. Delegates attending the meet ing were Alberta. J. Stewart red Deer or. Morrison Saskatchewan Hannah. Regina Manitoba. Harold Clement brai Don Roy s. Rennie Winnipeg Ontario or. Bedell. Or. Colton and Fred Mccoy Ottawa and special federation representative Eric Boissevain Man. Oct. 11 named thanksgiving Ottawa up monday oct. 11, has been fixed As thanksgiving Day this year it was announced tuesday in a special Issue of the Canada Gazette. The Date is fixed annually by order in Council but for some years thanksgiving Day has been observed on the second monday in october. Labor meet called the Winnipeg building trades Council Al has called a Spe Cial meeting for 8 . Feb. 10 at die labor Temple. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the continuance of a controlling agreement Between the Council and the Winnipeg builders Exchange. Three of five motorists in the . Never owned a new car. Censer s extraordinary february Trade in offer delivers this super suite by Parkhill Mumm. Deluxe in every detail new High style Wool frieze covers Cash Price less allowance now Only february Sale special any tired worn out patched living room set will get you a whopping allowance on the Purchase Price of this magnificent new 2 pee. Suite tomorrow. Here is an attractive new style you la enjoy Quality and construction features you la appreciate. Handsome modern Wool frieze upholstery in a Complete Range of colors Coral Grey Sage Green Ruby red for est Green chartreuse. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime saving and Trade in now on this Quality suite you la redly be proud of it. With your Trade in extra special orthopaedic Type mattress extra firm extra support Reg. 54.50 flex enter construction extra heavy gouge Premier Coll unit heavy pre built no Sag Border fresh air vents and turning handles full twin Sites deep layers of White Cotton Felt Matching Box Low Price .85 4 piece sectional suite february Sale Price no february Sale would be Complete without a special value in a sectional suite and this one is outstanding at the Price. Choose from Rich Wool frieze covers in a Choice of colors. Floor samples end of lines every table is an Extension table Don t miss this Money saving Opportunity most sets feat ure triple Chrome plastic table tops that resist etc., some Are Lovely Wood and wrought Iron dinettes. The chairs Are All first Quality built to stay comfortable for years. The color Range is wide but not All colors in All styles so come Early for Best Choice tomorrow at censers save up to a set on this Gigantic clearance thursday. Reg. From to feb. Sale Pike 49-95to79-95 special save on this luxury bedroom huge special Purchase m sensational savings on every one of these Beautiful 9 xl2 rugs. Choose from Hund reds All specially priced. Thick High pile textured Plains tone on tone sculpt ured and twist patterns. _ regular of 69.50 to 99-95 Many other room Sixes also available at special Sale prices. Censer s 291 Portage Aye. Dial 92-8191 594 main St. Dial 93-8797 864 main St. Dial 56-1641 Choice Walnut or autumn specially purchased for the february Sale features massive double Dresser Bookcase bed 2 night tables usually style and design of expensive pieces budget priced. All. Pieces dovetailed and Centre guided. Large Bevelled plate Glass Mirror attached. Chest available at extra. February Sale priced 199 .95 easy credit ;