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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
2
The Russell Banner is published every Thursday in Russell Manitoba. It lists subscription at $1.50 per year in advance and notes Cecil Sanderson as associated personnel.
The article outlines wartime mobilization and salvage work at the RCAF Repair Depot in Scondouc New Brunswick where 320 aircraft were salvaged valued at 50 million with 229 repaired. It notes housing shortages in Halifax, labour demand for technical personnel, high vacancies, and students entering service. Agricultural outlook shows 8 million bushels apples for 1944–45 and livestock gains, plus ration book distribution, savings records, and civilian adjustments to mobilization rules. It also cites beef price contributions to the cost of living and military age checks for unemployment benefits.
The speaker discusses Line Elevators Farm Service urging farmers to send weed specimens for accurate identification and control planning. About 500 specimens were sent last year, but more are needed as weeds like leafy spurge spread before recognition. Identification is checked with Ottawa's Division of Botany, and farmers can send specimens via Line Elevator agents or directly to the department.
After taking office declarations the council seated. Motion to unite clerk and treasurer offices for 1885 carried. Tad J. Williams appointed assessor. Constables named: Alex Brown Ward 1 William Chittick Ward 2 Geo McFarlane Ward 3. Accounts listed: W McKay 1884 $75 Johnston Rutherford $60.
Captain Meophan Gardner, 92, died April 15 in Calgary. Born in Surrey England he moved to Canada in 1880 homesteaded southwest of Russell. He served in 1885 with Col C E Boulton as second in command of the Foulton Scouts and was twice wounded at Fish Creek. He later moved to Calgary in 1886.
A WWI era speaker urges victory bonds funding as essential to train and equip troops. He warns that wars are won with greater men and matériel, not words, and that timely financial support prevents unnecessary deaths and ensures a free future.
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