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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1976
Page
2
Clayton G. Chaloner is identified as manager for Chilloner Publishers with Second Class Mail registration number 0687.
A satirical Canada Quebec themed piece rails at bilingualism and federal policy, expressing a bite of frustration about language wars, politics, and cultural tensions. The writer embraces independence with sharp, humorous rhetoric about language, governance, and national identity.
A chronological Freda of local notes spanning 1906 to 1966 lists births sales population shifts and civic updates in Russell Manitoba and surrounding towns. Entries reference Jos Patterson harvests CPR soldiers moose jaw Regina Mayors police magistrates school staff grain deliveries and community recognition.
Minniska and Brookdale residents host and visit neighbors across multiple households. Edmonton Toronto Winnipeg and Brandon visitors connect with local families including the Dunns Kalyniaks and Stewarts. Nurses from Winnipeg Grandview and Gimli stop by to see Cheryre during the week.
What’s New at the Library highlights Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart and Expatriate by James Minifie. Bryony Ashley returns after a long absence as family debts and court duties shift. the Expatriate memoir traces an Oxford man’s globe trotting career from 1929 New York to postwar Washington.
Margaret Kathleen Wilding of 34564 Kent Avenue died August 5 in Menno Hospital at age 90. Born in England she came to Canada in 1912 and lived here since 1955. Survived by daughters Winnie Horney and Sadie Hendy, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a sister in England. Service August 6 at Valley View Memorial Gardens. Rev Peter. Donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Memorial services for Elsie Jackson Wright, a renowned Canadian bowling champion and longtime secretary, are announced. Wright, age 58, passed away after a period of illness, prompting tributes from the Vancouver community and bowling circles.
Endcliffe Mr and Mrs M Wileman and Billy Mrs Sally Wileman and Mr and Mrs C Sudbury attended the 35th Anniversary celebration for the G R Wittys in Russell on August 15. Congratulations Edith and Bob Dolores Zimmer and Whip Gallant of Brandon spent the weekend at the Bill Zimmers Heather and Cheryl Campbell of Salmon Arm BC present Mr and Mrs Keg William and Stewart of Winnipeg visited at the Norman Stewarts.
A compiled notice records numerous minor infractions across Manitoba towns including Inglis Russell Bin sacarth St Lazare and Winnipeg with fines ranging from 10 to 250 dollars. Names include Cowan McLeod Burgress Gould Smyth and Esplen among others with offenses such as breathalyzer results speeding and driving without proper licenses.
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