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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
2
Russell Banner published weekly in Russell Manitoba notes editor and publisher CRCIL SANDERSON and lists subscription at $1.50 per year in advance. The item identifies the paper and its formal staff rather than a news event.
A farmer facing postwar life is urged to build cash reserves through Canada’s Victory Loan. The talk warns against land booms and speculative speculation, urging saving as a stable path. Victory Bonds are marketable and borrowed against at low rates, benefiting the agricultural sector nationwide.
Line Elevators Farm Service publishes a detailed bulletin by Dr W Bieter of the University of Manitoba outlining shrub planting, care, and landscape planning for Prairie yards and schools. Includes examples, design guidance, and a list of commercial nurseries. Free copies available from Winnipeg or Calgary offices.
On December 9 1884 Reeve Crerar and councillors Hy dine Williams Dunn and Brunt hear Ken ner over taxes on his son's claim approve 1884 Boyle school district first installment payments authorize the treasurer to collect taxes at par until January 1 1885. They set polling places for Ward 1 at William Browns Ward 2 at Jas McKay and Ward 3 at Geo McFarlane with nominations at Silver Creek school.
The Minniska W M S met at Mrs Adolph Klamack's home on Tuesday April 4 with Miss Lizzie McLennan presiding. Seven members and five visitors attended. Easter programme participants listed and a 73 mark reader report noted. A life member gift was presented to Mrs John H Dunn who is moving to British Columbia. Meeting closed with Benediction a luncheon and social hour. BY THE BANNER WANT ADS.
The Silverton United church WMS held its Easter Thankoffering meeting on April 5 with president Mrs W Broadfoot presiding. Treasurer Mrs J Brown reported 25.50 sent to Bir He Presbyterial. The program included scripture by Mrs W A Coulter and prayer by Mrs J Hyde. Mrs N A Robertson explained the origin of Easter and shared stories about a bank offering service. A special collection was taken.
About two hundred fifty attended the Calico Ball sponsored by the Russell Golf Club in the Vets Hall Monday night. Mrs E. W. Langford won for the smartest dress. George Peddie and Mrs D Vinnell earned the best old time waltzers prize, and Mr and Mrs Neil Jones won for jitter bugs. The stage displayed golfers equipment and Dubbies Orchestra provided the music.
Readers are urged to take their change and invest it in War Savings Stamps, promoting prudent saving habits and patriotic financial support. The message emphasizes the ease of contributing small amounts and the broader national benefit of disciplined thrift.
Canadian Red Cross contributions to the Minniska-Cracknell branch amount to 411.30, listing numerous individual donors such as Frank Keller 200.00 and L. Muir 200.00 plus community events including a 0.05 proceeds from a Cracknell dance and 10.60 from Balfour dance.
Jack Keay conducts a sale of livestock and household effects at Shipley's Sale Register, located 14 miles south and 1% mile west, featuring statements and various items up for bidding. The event showcases local farm assets and household goods offered to bidders in a single sale noted in the register.
The notices list multiple auctions including Mrs Bond's household effects at Shellmouth on April 1, Jas Farncombe's farm stock and goods three miles east and one mile north of MacNutt on April 20, and Mrs Yankoski's household sale at Tussell on April 22, with Shipley & Son as auctioneers.
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