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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1964
Page
2
The notice from Ottawa authorizes the Wessel Bacher 9 wvery Theridey at 1 Main Street office as second class mail. Postage must be paid in cash. C Sanderson and AM Rutér, publishers.
Excerpts note Smee Bros prepare to open the Shoal Lake creamery around mid May with J R Nebbit in charge. A new 20 foot frontage addition is planned to the store once occupied by T Hill & Son, and traffic access improvements are described at West Bourse Street.
A survey of 300 elevators over 25 years shows 77 percent of grain cleaning samples contaminated during the process with weeds and other grains. The Seed Laboratory analysis led by E Robertson notes contamination in 101 samples and urges growers to seek cleaning services elsewhere this season.
The Manitoba Jaycees sponsor a yearly Teen-Age Safe Driving Championship begun eight years ago to promote highway safety. Local under-20 trials run in May across Manitoba centers with two winners per region and three from Winnipeg advancing to the East Kildonan finals May 30-31. The champion wins 100 and the Imperial Esso Trophy plus a Toronto trip to compete for 2500 in scholarships from All Canada Insurance Federation. Last year 24 drivers competed in Transcona. Fred Wakeman of Transcona won. Over 15,000 youths have entered the three stages since 1956. The Manitoba event is supported by Imperial Oil Limited with entrants from Altona, Beausejour, Brandon, Dauphin, East Kildonan, Portage la Prairie, St. James, Selkirk, Steinbach, Thompson, and Winnipeg.
This week presents the World's Most Widely Used Devotional Guide offering daily readings and reflections. The publication highlights themed meditations, suggested prayers, and practical steps for living faith daily.
In spring we see God renew nature from desolation to beauty as ponds cleared and lilies bloom. Dr James Reid notes the transformation from stagnant water to a thriving scene. The article links new life in nature to spiritual renewal through Christ and His control in a believer's life.
A reflective piece describes seed catalogs igniting garden plans and dream trips. It highlights Jasper Park Lodge expansion with nine new cottages and 148 rooms since 1959, plus CN tour ideas from Winnipeg to New York and the Rockies, emphasizing travel and leisure opportunities for spring and summer.
The piece argues chemicals fail to solve weed problems in seed and grain. Saskatchewan surveys show high weed seed content in wheat oats and barley ten years ago with many grades rejected. University of Manitoba results highlight resistance and timing issues, urging weed-free seed and soil reduction of infestation.
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