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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

3

Holiday Visits and Community Party in Winnipeg District

Jim Kieper spent holidays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Adolphe Russell A J Mushumanski visited Winnipeg this week Barry Coulter spent Easter with Mr and Mrs Watson Dunn Irene and Donnie Hertlein hosted a district party at their home A farewell party at the school house honored Mr and Mrs Dunn and featured a silverware gift Ada and Edna McFarlane visiting Foxarton high school over holidays J J Dunn Watson Dunn Evin Dunn and Bob Stewart shown purebred Hereford cattle at Brandon Winter Fair Janice Jim McLennan Donnie Hertlein Lorraine Keating David Bonnie Dunn resumed studies after holidays Donald Tod Billingsley stayed with Mr and Mrs Tim Dunn

Jim Kieper Chas Adolphe Russell A. J. Mushumanski Winnipeg Barry Coulter Watson Dunn Irene Donnie Hertlein Yuel Ada Edna McFarlane Fox‘arton J. J. Dunn Evin Dunn Bob Stewart Brandon Janice Jim McLennan Lorraine Keating David Bonnie Dunn Donald Tod Billingsley Tim Dunn

Craigie Cheer Club Meeting Postponed To May

The April meeting of the Cheer ie Club is postponed due to road conditions. Miss Mary Cusitar returns home at Brightside after a brief holiday with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Clifford Cusitar.

Cheerie Club Mary Cusitar Brightside Clifford Cusitar

Millwood Visit With Mrs H Cartwright and Freddie

Mrs H Cartwright and Freddie from Arcola visited with her mother in Millwood, sharing time at the family home and catching up on news and local happenings.

Her Majesty Keeps Promise Made Before The War

The queen greets a young patient, forging a simple bond as she visits the hospital scene. The royal gesture reflects continued promises and public spirit after hostilities.

Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead

Easter Holiday Socials and Local Travel Gleans

Mrs O Schrot spent Easter week with family while Miss Ivy Soderstrom visited Harrowby. Miss N Scobie and Hugh of Churchbridge visited Mr and Mrs J E Wondrasek. Dona Nelin of Soisgirth spent days with Lynne Furnace. Miss Margaret Heap and Miss Joyce Cartwright went to Winnipeg for holidays. Mrs Jack Cartwright and Dennis of Moose Jaw visited her parents in town. T J Betz spent Easter Monday at Solsgirth. Sympathy is extended to the R E Wondrasek and G Greensdes families. April 4th and Old Man Winter lingers as residents worry about cattle feed if spring delays.

O. Schrot Ivy Soderstrom Harrowby N. Scobie Hugh Churchbridge J. E. Wondrasek Dona Nelin Soisgirth Lynne Furnace Margaret Heap Binscarth Joyce Cartwright Winnipeg Jack Cartwright Dennis Moose Jaw C. Bily T. J. Betz Solsgirth R. E. Wondrasek G. Greensdes Old Man

Manitoba Appeals Freight Increases

Premier Garson announces Manitoba will appeal a 21 percent rise in most Canadian freight rates authorized by the Board of Transport Commissioners. He says the 163 page judgement is being reviewed carefully before a final decision is made.

Manitoba Board of Transport Commissioners Garson

Appeal Process Continues Across Provinces and Manitoba

Consultations with other provinces and with interested individuals and organizations in Manitoba regarding this appeal are ongoing and an appeal will be filed in due course.

Manitoba

Manitoba Hydro report shows February gains and expansion

The Manitoba Power Commission reports February purchases and generation totaling 11 099 944 kilowatt hours, up 33.83 percent from a year earlier. Connections reached 39 814, with 33 236 a year prior. Weather limited farm electrification but Cornwallis Whitehead area was energized, conductors strung in multiple municipalities, and Rapid City’s 2300 to 4600 volt conversion well advanced. Steinbach sees transformer capacity and lighting upgrades, St Norbert terminal gains three 1 000 kva transformers, and preparations begin for surveying 10 900 farms with 9 009 to sign up this spring.

Manitoba Power Commission Nevetheless Cornwallis Whitehead South Norfolk Louise Saskatchewan Dufferin Turtle Mountain St. Francois Hamiota Steinbach St. Norbert

World of Wheat tax burden on prairie farmers discussed

HG L Strange argues that prairie farmers in Canada pay more in indirect taxes through subsidies than any other group. He notes farmers supply wheat and grains at prices below market levels, with subsidies acting as a heavy tax on prairie producers. He claims the total subsidy cost exceeds what all Canadians would otherwise bear.

Canada Britain

The Neighbors poem by Gertrude Bowen Webster

Poem praises neighbors as steadfast friends who share daily life across fence and road. It celebrates enduring support through work, weather, and modern conveniences, ending with a blessing for these trusted neighbors who sustain us through every season.

Gertrude Bowen Webster

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