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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
6
Paul Kaminsky a 2200 acre grain grower says U G G 27 27 0 fertilizer gives higher yields with less work. He drills in all 27 st once and favors bulk or bagged forms to save time. On fallow acres he uses 11 55 0, but stubble prefers 27 27 0 and U G G elevators can supply in bulk or plastic bags.
Easter weekend brought numerous family visits and travel from Winnipeg, Thompson, Calgary, and Winnipeg area relatives. Community members welcomed guests, planned a figure skating meeting on April 20, and the Foxwarren Achievement Day set for April 21 with doors opening at 7:00 and program at 8:00.
District letters recall Easter visits across Manitoba towns with relatives traveling to see family in Shoal Lake and Winnipeg areas. Births include a baby boy Gerald Welter born April Sth at Women’s Pavilion Winnipeg. Prudence Rebekah Lodge No 25 marked its 23rd anniversary with members and visitors from several lodges.
The Department of Manpower and Immigration reports trend toward higher education in the labor force. A survey found half of workers aged 45 and over had less than a full elementary education while 80 percent of those aged 20 to 24 had advanced beyond elementary schooling.
Inspection by the CO and Warrant Officer praised cadet appearance, with AC1 Bill Crabb named most improved and awarded a lanyard and $1.00. Courses planned include Hunter Safety, Engines, electronics, navigation, and drill led by Lt. Cavers, Mr. Henderson, C.C. Maurer, Mr. Barsett, and Mr. Thom. Civilian committee members Mr. Marshall and Mr. Trinder attended. Recruits continue to arrive from St. Lazare and nearby towns as training extends toward June 1, offering a head start for next year.
Northern bush pilot Gib McBechern of Churchill Forest Industries Athapap Camp flew through Cranberry Portage area on April 3 to collect Easter Seals donations. Donors signed new hard hats as he travelled to CFL Athapap and Halfway Camps then to Selkirk where nine year old Alan Kelly joined the event. The Manitoba Easter Seal Society praised the pilot for imagination and heart.
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