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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
2
The author argues government takeover of maintenance is needed for Russell Clear Lake Highway after municipalities failed to keep their sections in repair. Upgrading and sustaining the road would reduce future costs, as East of Rossburn the route remains in poor condition and travel is unsafe in today’s fast era.
The piece reviews polling results showing CCF candidates underperforming. In Manitoba 13 candidates, one elected, eight lost deposits. nationwide 98 candidates, eight elected. It faults the CCF for reliance on foreign-born voter appeal and notes readers’ mail likely preferred the anti radio license fee platform.
Knox United WMS held Easter Thank offering in the church basement on March 27 with strong attendance. Rev A Calder of Silverton gave an engaging address on Home Mission fields of Manitoba. The C.G.L.T. group led by Mrs Dixon affiliated with WMS with remarks by Mrs E Keating and Mrs J Rutherford.
The Silverton WMS held a Faster Thankoffering meeting in the church on Wednesday. The devotional talk by Mrs N A Robertson focused on Paul the missionary to the Gentiles. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs A Calder, secretary of Christian Stewardship. Mrs W Broadfoot presented the call to prayer for peace and for use of the prayers wherever women meet in Canada. Travel Easter poems were mentioned.
After the March 31 service the United Church basement hosted a Young People's Union gathering. Ester Craig's group led the event with a paper on Canadian youth organizations. The paper highlighted the Young People's Parliament and its questionnaires used by unions nationwide, plus statistics on youth involvement.
Canadian policy discussions reveal a plan from the War Supply Board to provide jobless insurance through an executive order, protecting wage earners during postwar adjustments. Ottawa officials push for strong economic measures, curbing exports to neutrals and enemies, while aiming to boost trade with the United States and Allies as war actions intensify.
Sunday School attends at 12 thirty pm Evensong scheduled for seven pm Details reflect church program and times for that day at Christ Church with a focus on regular services and Sunday activities
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