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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
1
The essay likens entering adulthood to crossing a border with customs inspectors asking what you declare. It urges students leaving school to inventory knowledge and experiences gathered year by year, turning them into usable assets for the future. It warns against hoarding learning as private property and stresses applying it now to seize opportunity.
The Manitoba legislature faced slow proceedings as members pushed for speed in committee work. Debates covered water development, uniform time across the province, and the Grand Falls inquiry, with criticism of telecommunication pricing and calls for open votes on daylight saving measures.
At a regular meeting last Thursday the Town Council motioned to notify the Minister of Health that the Rural Municipality of Shellmouth be included in the Birtle Shoal Lake Health Unit No 2 and its laboratory and X-ray unit. The council also discussed extending boundaries to Shellmouth and approved a 1963 assessment revision for a commercial building. One appeal regarding a change of owner was granted as the roll was revised.
Hort Society meets April 10 to discuss outstanding accounts, including Film Council fees, and delegates expenses from last convention. Next annual convention nominated for Dauphin with a town council meeting to discuss centennial plantings. Prizes for dried arrangement and Glad Service voucher noted. junior garden club and free seeds promoted. a special paid seedling care class outlined.
In a regular April 9 meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, eighteen members attended the Ladies' Auxiliary. District 2A rally is set for May 7 in Hamiota with 12:30 pm registration. Mrs Mes. Fenton will represent No. 159. A skit of 5 to 10 minutes will be performed as part of the program and members were invited to attend a show afterward.
North Western Marquette festival in Yussell on May 8 to 10 reports more than 680 entries. President W H Andrews secretary Mrs W Wayson and treasurer H E T Way lead the setup with teachers and committees organizing a three day program. Strong participation from In lis Oakburn Sandy Lake and Elphinstone noted.
Grace Lutheran Women met at Mrs. Mirs. M. Hiller's home on Monday April 9. Mrs. Ro Halwas led the program on The Christian Woman and Her Reading with quotations from Francis Bacon and the Bible. Hymns were sung, prayers offered, minutes and treasurer's report read, and correspondence noted. S Wagner and R Halwas were appointed to canvass for the Cancer Fund. next meeting set for May 4 at 5 p.m. at Mrs. G. B. Koss's home.
The sudden death of Carl Langer a well known longtime businessman of Langenburg was reported Wednesday morning. He was aged and respected in the community and leaves a legacy in local commerce. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Yussell Branch of The Royal Venedian Legion organized an ambulance service for the area in August 1960. Since then it has made 35 trips to Winnipeg and 60 local trips, credited with saving at least five lives. The service is non profit with volunteers, funded to cover operating costs, and residents of Russell towns and rural municipalities helped with the original purchase.
The Hassell Consumers Co-Op (1902) Ltd hosted an open house with about 300 visitors touring the plant and viewing recent alterations. Mayor J A Burgess welcomed guests on behalf of the town.
Manitoba reports show 1962 fire tolls with 24 deaths across 3,876 fires and more than 7 million dollars in damage. Education and prevention efforts are urged after 5 percent of fires were caused by smokers. Dr. Baisley notes 263 lives lost in the past decade, including 111 children, with insured losses over 47 million.
The Winnipeg Fire department training division candidates faced stiff written and oral exams to qualify for provincial recognized diplomas. The program covered almost all fire fighting and prevention aspects, including care and maintenance of portable and permanent equipment.
A Reed Shaken by The Wind portrays Gavin Maxwell journeying among marsh dwellers near the Tigris with exploration, culture, and a doomed lifestyle. Elsewhere a Poitou tale follows a queen caught in King Louis XIV's anger over his policies toward Huguenots, making her the most hunted woman in France.
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