Russian teacher renounces citizenship in Washington testimony
Mikhailo Samarine, a Russian school teacher, declared with his wife that they renounced their Soviet citizenship after the house committee on Un American Activities heard his testimony in secret. He had been in protective custody for a week as Soviet authorities claimed he was abducted and held prisoner.
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Mikhailo Samarine
Washington
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Samarine
Transmission line boosts area voltage capacity
Edwin Moore 92 of Russell dies after brief illness at Sacred Heart hospital. Funeral at Christ Church with graveside service at Russell Cemetery. Survived by son Victor Moore and two daughters, plus many grandchildren. A new 115,000 volt line from Parkdale to Brandon will increase system capacity, with additional 33,000 and 6,900 volt circuits and upgraded substations to feed surrounding rural and interlake areas.
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Alex. McDonagh
Moore
Russell Lodge
Onder
W. Naylor
Gloucester
England
Mr. Moore
Canada
Russell
Victor Moore
A. Waddell
Thomas Maynes
Birtle
Commission
Parkdale
Brandon
Great Falls
Interlake
Impeg
Fam
Ing
Pardale
Winnipeg Supply and Fuel Company
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Judges On Tour In Beautify Contest In Manitoba
Judges departed Winnipeg for an inspection tour for the Beautification Contest. The trip serves as a goodwill tour visiting municipal offices and country weeklies that support the Roads Association campaign. Five classes judge towns and villages on sidewalks, buildings, trees, and lawn displays. road contests reward system quality and improvements, with cheques for maintenance staff.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Roads Association
Kent
Department of Public Works
Associaion
Students Prepare for Russell School Opening
Principal C. C. Foster arrived to oversee the fall opening as the Russell school gears up for a large turnout in higher grades. The school board chairman W. W. Wilson is coordinating with the Department of Education to finalize the staff, with one vacancy remaining and a full roster hoped for by next Wednesday.
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Russel School
C. C. Foster
W. W. W. Wilson
Department of Education
More Funds Sought to Finish Russell Curling Rink
The Russell Community Curling Rink Co. board seeks to raise at least 3500 dollars by selling shares valued at 25 dollars each. Secretary J A Burgess and directors offer these shares to investors to cover finishing costs.
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Russell Community Curling Rink Co
J. A. Burgess
Highland Inn Whisky Demand Sparks Fire Drill Quip
An English tourist thanked staff for fetching water after ordering whisky in a Highland inn. The reply claimed never trouble at all and noted a habit of keeping a drop on the premises in case of fire.
Potato Blight Threatens District Crops
W A. Cumming of Drop more Hardy Plant Nursery warns the late blight fungus threatens potatoes in the district. The disease, common in cool damp seasons, spreads rapidly once established and can rot tubers in storage if spores contact soil or damaged tops. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture every 10 days is advised, using a high pressure sprayer.
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Wea
W. A. Cumming
Dropmore
Manitoba
Canada
Cumming
Inspector Dalton Lea Assigned to Gilbert Plains District
Inspector Dalton Lea formerly principal at Russell school and now in the education department inspection branch left last week to reside at Gilbert Plains. He will oversee several schools in the province and carry one charge in that area.
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Daltor
Russell School
Department of Education
Gilbert Plains
Bert
Russell Glad Show Wins Globe of Gladiolus Fame
Russell Ledingham sent gladiolus entries to Vancouver and Winnipeg shows winning long distance prize for one spike. He captured 39 awards at Winnipeg, plus 21 firsts, six seconds and four thirds across shows at Brandon Yorkton and Winnipeg. His Candy Splash was reserve champion spike at Winnipeg and won best Manitoba originations. Mrs. Ledingham handled Winnipeg entries and Yorkton display.
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Russell
Pacific Coast
R. G. Ledingham
Vancouver
Mr. Ledingham
Winnipeg
Brandon
Yorkton
Manitoba
Adequate Harvesting Aid For Farmers Tentative Plan
Adequate harvesting aid for farmers will be met as far as possible by importing cultural workers from eastern Canada. Combine operators who left the province earlier to assist with harvesting in the United States are expected back today, and no immediate shortage of combines is anticipated.
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Canada
United States
Richardson
Shooting Season Opens October First in Manitoba
The Minister of Mines and Resources Ottawa issues migratory bird regulations for Manitoba. Open season runs noon October 1 to sunset November 8 for ducks and geese south of the Sord parallel, with limits of 15 ducks and 9 geese per day, 60 coots and rails per open season, and 14 ducks, 6 geese, 30 coots/rails in possession. Close season applies to eider ducks, wood ducks, swans, cranes, Wilen's snipe, other shore birds, and insectivorous birds. Possession allowed for four months after season end.
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Minister of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Manitoba
Sord
Delta Waterfowl Control Area
Notable 100 Year Old Proud of His Enemies
A centenarian declares pride in life and claims to have no enemies. The quotation highlights his long life and personal stance, underscoring resilience and regional character without additional context or details.
Farmers report bumper crops in district grains
STOP PRESS farmers deliver grain to local elevators. Pat Forsythe led with a carload of oats to Fool Elevator from early sowing fields with 40 bu per acre. Frank Jones and Don Smith followed with oats and rye. Jones harvested 75 bu per acre on 15 acres. First wheat in Russell went to UGG elevator from Gordon Rea Archie Bridges and John Ternoway. pool No 2 grade but wild oats reduced yield. Farmers expect bumper crops as harvest continues.
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Pat Forsythe
Mr. Smith
Russell
Ugg.levator
Gordon Rea
Archie Bridges
John Ternoway
Air Display Lights Up River City With Mustang Flights
Russell acts as a turning point for Rivers training as pilots in Mustang planes thrill residents with fast flying displays over the area during recent days.
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Russell
Senator Mullins Celebrates 17th Birthday in Russell District
On August 27, H. A. Mullins reaches his 17th birthday as friends in Russell and surrounding district send warm congratulations and good wishes to the young senator.
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H. A. Mullins
Russell
Signs on Main Street mislead truck drivers
Russell notes decora ted traffic and parking signs on Main Street confuse truck drivers. Local motorists know the parking limits, but visitors wonder if they may use the main thoroughfare. The misleading wording Trucks Prohibited leaves outsiders unsure about access.
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Russell
Cucumbers, Coke, and a Three-Pound Watermelon Find
Bill Schwalm visited The Banner with a cucumber Coke novelty joke and a watermelon-like fruit weighing three pounds two and a half ounces. The column blends light humor with playful quips about beverages and produce.
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Bill Schwalm
Bill
Lizards Reported After Heavy Rain Across District
Following a sudden downpour last Thursday night many lizards were seen in various parts of the district. No sightings on Russell streets, but some appeared on the highway near the slough west of town.
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Russell Streets
Early Birth Potatoes Shown At Office Display
D Nairn brings a potato variety named Early Birth to the office for display. The variety is described as early growing and notably large for the season. The display highlights the timely harvest and the quality of this named variety.
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D. Nairn
The Best Is Free: Diphtheria Death Rates Decline
Historical note on child deaths from diphtheria and whooping cough before widespread treatment. Describes high fatality rates and the deadly impact on infants as modern medical advances reduced deaths.
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