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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
3
Russian plant breeders have pursued perennial wheat by crossing wheat with Agropyron but experts deem crosses highly sterile and unlikely to meet milling quality standards. They note Russia may commercialize perennial wheat, yet Canadian and British varieties will remain far ahead in quality. Significant time and money would be needed for any viable outcome.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Fred Hanke on the birth of a son born at Sacred Heart hospital Russell August 20. Mrs Carroll and family visited in the district while Mrs Ciprick’s sister hosted them at her home.
ENDCLIFFE and Mrs Brady and Mrs Thompson of Prairie River visited friends before Mary Hrysak from Oakburn began teaching at Silverton school on August 22. Nearby visitors include Constable and Mrs Clark and Betty Marie from Winnipeg, and Mr and Mrs Kendal with Lawrence Henry at St Rose. Mrs Henriksen from Beardsmore Ontario visits G Geib family. Harold Geib spends holidays with parents. A school dance sponsored by the Senior Red Cross to aid the Kamsack Relief fund drew good turnout despite the orchestra absence.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bulgunnder and Horace Michalchuk visited Dauphin Sunday. Donnie Hertlen Jean Yuel Bar tora Janice and Jim McLennan and Bonnie Dunn started High
Miss Patsy and Master Donald Grainger of Moose Jaw return home from a holiday with James and Mrs. Grainger. Mrs. Balance of Swift Current visits sisters Mrs. Ferguson. Several locals travel or return, including Dr. and Mrs. Sharman to Winnipeg, Mrs. Lechowicz visiting, and others holidaying with relatives. A death is reported: Trann Kaminski in Russell.
Of this field, was united in marriage to Miss Florence E. Millard, of that.
Mrs. Herbert of Shellmouth left Victoria on Sunday to be with her seriously ill son Joe. Misses A and M Busch returned from a trip to New York and Washington. Mrs Spicer departed for Nanton Alberta for a short holiday. Pat Langford has enlisted in the Canadian active army. Mr and Mrs Al McKinnon of Manson visited over the weekend.
Little Miss Mary Kukura visits Miss Mary Kokue then leaves for Selsgirth. Our school opens Tuesday with Miss Freed as teacher. Master Kenneth Cartwright returns home to Millwood after holidays at the Collins farm. Heavy rains disrupt harvest and threshing. The post office shows interior decoration to refresh its appearance.
John Baydak left for Winnipeg to report to the army. Steve Baydak is a patient at Winnipeg General Hospital. Many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Heavy crops are reported in this district with cutting under way. Nick Kozun spent a few days with his family.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs Ea Betke who died at Russell hospital on Friday at age 43. The funeral was at Holfenthal church. Born in Spring Lake Minnesota she moved to Easter Lily district as a girl and married Edward Bethe in 1920. They farmed in the Wolverine district and left six sons and several siblings.
The district laments the loss of Ted killed in action in France. Mr. and Mrs Henry Dilts of Harrowby hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Krewaldt. Miss Helen Bryer started a bank job in Binscarth and Miss Joyce Schwalm spent Sunday locally. Mr and Mrs Gordon Bryer of Binscarth and Mr and Mrs Alex Bennett of Harrowby visited their parents Mr and Mrs George Bryer.
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