•ammm HORSE SHOW CHAMPIONS THE HANNA HERALDept. Provincial Library ^J y_jL v "D "AND EAST CENTRAL ALBERTA N Edmonton VOLUME XXXXIX — No. 35 THE HANNA HERALD and EAST CENTRAL ALBERTA NEWS — THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1961 Subscription $3.00 Pat J} n FAT LADIES AND CHEAP AUTOMOBILES Old times, old cars, and per­ Dry Weather Persists haps eld love were brought to sB* light thi* week when a letter was discovered along with a brochure on Essex cars when workmen were dismantling part of a wall in the Seymour Hotel. The letter dated Prince Albert, Sask. August 25, 1913 During Entire Month was addressed to a "Miss Mot­ ile .. " who lived in Regina D The letter was signed, "your PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TAKING loving Willie". Willie must NEW SEWAGE LAGOON AND WATER BENEFIT STAMPEPE have been a candid type of FOR "NASH FUNP" lover, for at the outset of his STOCK OF LOCAL FEED SUPPLIES; - letter he states how pleased LINE TO C.N.R. RESERVOIR OF Friends of the late Dick Nash, he was to hear from Mollie Kindersley cowboy killed while and to know that she "was bronk riding at the Hardisty MAKING PLANS FOR EMERGENCY well, and getting fat". The stampede on June 8, are rally­ personal touch of the letter MUCH COMMUNITY IMPORTANCE ing to the assistance of hit No Rush On Cattle Market As Yet; prohibits The Herald from del­ wife and family. On July 5 the ving further! However, we do Project Would Be Completed Alsask Community Stampede Farm Union President Views West 'M hope that Willie and Mollie This Summer If Public Approval Association is staging a stam­ Conditions "With Grave Concern'' did get together, and that by pede with all proceeds going now they are "both fat" and Given; Cost of Projects $29,000 Each to the family. Contestants in While no policy announcement has been made by the enjoying life. The brochure on Hanna ratepayers will, some time this summer, be asked the show are also turning over Mberta Government regarding feed for drought-stricken far- the automobiles, we think was to vote on two money-by-laws, in which the town proposes to their prize money to the fund. a bit later, as it advertised Tiers, The Herald learned on Monday that measures are being borrow money for expenditure on two vital community ser­ Dick Nash had many friends the once renowed Essex Terra- taken to prepare for such an emergency this fall. In conver­ vices. One is a new sewage lagoon, the other is a pipeline to and acquaintances in this area plane. The "new idea" in cars sation with D. A. MacPherson, local District Agriculturist, it draw water from the Canadian National Railways reservoir and the day of the Hanna came in five standard models Round Up had won third mo­ ivas learned that an appraisal of the situation is being made, and six special models, avail­ Doth are essential to the welfare of the community, and the ney in the bronk riding event. and a report on conditions will be going in to government able in "eleven beautiful color oroiects would, if assent is given to the by-laws be both corn- The Herald is suggesting that affices in Edmonton immediately. combinations". The only thing is taken the synopsis of the by­ sleted this summer those who wish to assist thi* attractive about the cars by laws must be published for two — • Mr. MacPherson, pointed out It is difficult to ascertain which fund, but are unable to attend present day standards was the consecutive weeks. It is expected that feed supplies in this area is the most important of the two the Alsask Stampede to send would be difficult to obtain, and price. The five passenger se­ services. On the one hand, the that arrangement for publishing dan sold for $985, 5 passenger the by-law will be made soon and their contributions to Alsask Cattle Prices even throughout the province he CNR reservoir will augment ex­ in care of the Secretary of the stated that resources would likely coach $895, the Terraplane isting water supplies, and a new that voting wil ltake place during coupe for 4 passengers was mid-summer, which would allow Alsask Community Stampede be taxed to the limit. sewage lagoon will solve the pro­ Association. The main concern here, said Mr. "yours" for $940. We've got blem of sewage disposal from the ample time for construction of Remain Firm At to go back to Willie and Mol­ MacPherson, "is to gain enough now overtaxed unit. Citizens who both projects. D feed reserves to prevent forced lie for the 2 passenger road­ are taking an active interest in ster. Let's hope that Willie cattle selling this fall''. He said civic affairs, agree that "both are Delia Man Injured Cereal Auction Hurt when a feed policy is formed, bought one of these for the very much needed". handsome price of $845, and Mr. Marshall Hewson, farmer of Public Picnic Dry Conditions Fails ample announcement will be given drove away in this handsome The Herald understands that the Delia district is progressing fa­ To Produce Any through his office. sports model that had "every­ much of the survey work on the vorably in the Hanna hospital, fol­ Heavy Consignments Menwhile dry conditions conti­ thing just right for two"! The reservoir pipeline has been com­ lowing injury to his left hand sus­ At Emerson Bridge nue over east central Alberta and "fat" angle again draws a pleted and that the route will be tained in an accident at his farm Despite dry range conditions, each day the feed situation along smile. Apparently the Lotha­ along the western extremites of last Saturday night. Mr. Hewson there appears to be no heavy run with crop conditions grows worse. rio's in those days liked their town, thence south and east under lost a finger from his hand when of cattle in this area. Reports how­ In some parts of the district £ lady friends on the "quantity" the CNR tracks. The cost of the caught in a moving machine part On August 16 ever from the Cereal Auction Mart appears to be ample, but g! side. Times do change in more pipeline and pumping facilities is and suffered lacerations and brui­ Plans Now Started which holds regular weekly sales ally speaking the overall picture is ways than one, don't they? estimated at $29,000. The cost of ses to his hanri. Following several For Get-Together every Wednesday shows that pric­ not good. Rains during July an ;he addition to the lagoon would days medical treatment in hospi­ Between South And North es are continuing to hold up well. August, however, would do muc be also the same figure of 529,000. tal, he is expected to be released Last Wednesday (June 21) steer to augment what supplies hav Before a vote of the ratepayers soon. Plans are now in motion for a calves were selling for 25c a hun­ been gained thus far. From what a picnic at the new Emerson Bridge dred at the Cereal Sale, which saw The Herald can learn there is no over the Red Doer River on Aug- some 217 assorted cattle on offer. evidence of a rush- of cattle to i ust 16. Last year the natives from Other prices were as follows: good market. The Cereal auction mar­ j north and south of the river join­ cows, 12.50-13.30; medium cows, ket last week sold 200-odd head of ed forces and had themselves a 11.50-12.00; steers 18-19.30; heifers cattle and the new Empress Auc­ Not Much Profit I wonderful time, as the new bridge 17-18; bologna bulls 14.85; weaner tion Mart which holds its first I was opened. pigs 8-12.50, horses $200. Regular sale on July 8 has 350 listed. Both flay oFBrooksTalohX wan civic of- fircTmesnayai ficials from Hanna', Cessford, Du- ket. In Edmonton, central office of chess, Brooks and other centres the Farmers' Union of Alberta is For Stage are meeting at the bridge on July U concerned with conditions in the 1 16 to make aocliminary prepara- province. The following statement ; tions, and anyone interested is in­ SUGGESTS FORM FOR was sent on June 23 to Agriculture ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROFIT OF 16c ON MIKADO Draw For New vited to attend this get-together. Minister Alvin Hamilton from Ed. It is understood that the Hon. Gor­ A well known Hanna farmer, Nelson, president of the FUA.. Car On July 8 don Taylor, Minister of Highways this week suggests a form of "We are viewing present condi­ will attend the celebration on AJ- protest letter for those who tions in Alberta with grave con­ PRODUCTION FAILS TO DAMPEN On July 8 the draw for the new gust 16. wish to lodge complaint cern. A good general rain soon can Black Star King (top photo), a miarrer ^"rse .wned and car being raffled by the Hanna Word was received by the Herald •gainst the recent assessment do wonders to restore much of the shown by Lawrence R. Leonhardt of Drumheller was crowned Civic Sports Association will take this week that the new bridge of land in the Special Areas. crop area. However, substantial champion last Saturday of the first annual horse show and ENTHUSIASM OF HANNA PLAYERS place. The National Hotel has been south of Sandy Point over the Rather than a variety of ap­ areas are now, for all practical South Saskatchewan River is due gymkhana, sponsored by the Big Country Riding and Roping selected as the location for the peals, Mr.