12 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
1
The Elks Lodge rushes to finish a Silver Beach summer camp for boys and girls. Foundation laid last week for a 60 foot building, breezily advancing this week. Officials plan an official Labor Day opening with sports programs.
A witty стар newspaper line suggests marital friction as a husband purchases costly china, leading his wife to doubt his willingness to handle house chores like washing dishes.
Jacques Pariezeau and Marc Baudouin, two Scouts from St Vincent de Paul Quebec, traveled from Onebee on June 11 to the west coast and aimed to return by a northern route. They averaged 150 miles per day, camped in an eight man tent, spent about 1.50 dollars daily on food, and expected home by early August.
Harvest outlook across Russell, Binscarth, Silverton, Angusville and neighboring areas shows wheat, oats, and barley averaging 30 to 50 bushels per acre. Some districts report hail damage and drought effects, while recent rains aid recovery. Early frost and wild oats pose risks, but overall prospects suggest a substantial yield and hopeful income for farmers.
The Russell Memorial Rink project stalls as basement waterproofing and cement work at the foundation face delays. Rain worsens the hold up while community cooperation and extra funding are needed to avoid another season without a suitable rink.
Bob McMurray received news last week that he would be head salesman for July in the Brandon district. He was compensated for serving in the non combatant field after suffering a broken ankle. His company informed him of the promotion and timing.
Farmers in townships 22 to 28 Shellmouth 22 to 27 Boulton and 21 to 27 Silver Creek should sign up as the district reaches 269 percent. Contact J C Smith in Inglis or Hydro Supervisor Stan Ford in Russell before August 21. Late applications not accepted. district canvass by municipal officials and The Russell Banner aids sign up.
A Save the Children Fund parcel to Leena Raud, an Estonian refugee in Sweden, is thanked by her foster family. The missive describes welcome foods, rising fear of political danger, and the hope for peace as they adjust to life in Sweden.
Inspectors found a 60 foot deep hole at the curling rink now filled with water. The flood reaches the furnace in the basement raising questions whether seepage or a converging water flow is to blame.
Unusual vegetables headline the notes as Bill Schwalm receives the first freak of the season a radish shaped like an arm from elbow to fingers weighing 1 lb 12 oz. A cucumber and a prefabricated house trend are also mentioned with quick construction at Mr and Mrs O Calvers Pelly Avenue home.
A correction notes that Lloyd Hackman was involved in the Rossburn accident report, and that Vic Ferguson defeated the Hackman team whereas the prior issue credited Chas Brown.
Russell school opens for fall term on Wednesday Sept ast with staff changes. R W Dalton leaves principal post to join the Inspection Department. C C Foster, formerly Virden Collegiate principal for seven years, will take over. New staff include Miss Marie Baumung Roblin Miss Jean Simpson Winnipeg and Miss Hayes with Mrs Huett Mrs Bennett and Carl Bachinski among others.
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