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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
2
The Russell Banner published every Thursday in Russell, with distribution inside the trading area and subscriptions outside the area. It is printed as second class matter by the Post Office Department Canada. Sanderson and J M. Rutar are listed as publishers.
The item reviews harvest activity across eras, noting oats marketed on August 21 by Arthur Bryant, 72 inch stalks, and threshing upgrades. It also lists historical school openings, hunting laws, civic projects, horticultural shows, and local professional moves in Russell and surrounding districts across decades.
A Trinity Lutheran Church sermon reflects on the Pharisee and the publican from Luke, noting self righteousness blinds to Christ’s saving grace. It contrasts outward virtue with reliance on Jesus for forgiveness, citing Rock of Ages and inviting believers to trust in the cross.
A Winnipeg crowd of nearly seven thousand applauded a Russia versus Canada soccer match praising skill and sportsmanship. The observer credits the crowd for keeping tensions low and showing sportsmanlike conduct despite ideological differences.
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