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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
2
A steam threshing outfit was unloaded here last week for Eating Bros. of Silver Creek. The arrival brings the fleet to six threshing engines and about three or four separators in use at the time.
Fall reports show secured shipments and daily arrivals while grain dealers struggle to obtain cars to haul large stocks. Elevators must expand to handle the increased volume, indicating growing storage and transport needs this season.
Local notes detail visits among Binscarth and nearby towns. Families such as Keene Walls Desaulniers and Walls share gatherings with relatives in Steinbach Russell and Winnipeg. A Toronto Exhibition trip to see Col onel Talbot placings is noted alongside hospital and agricultural events.
Community tidbits note Dale Sidoryk is home from Brandon General Hospital after tonsil surgery. Several residents return from Winnipeg for weekends, with Richard Gallant in The Pas and Lorne Wolowitze traveling to Winnipeg. A baby boy born November 14 to Dr and Mrs G J L Johnson weighs 8 pounds 7 ounces. grandmother Mrs Alex Magur. Mr and Mrs Larry Chipelski wed on November 27. Reeve and Silver Creek councillors attend a Winnipeg convention. Mrs John Katehen returns from Winnipeg after nine weeks. December greetings go to Nick Halak on December 1.
Helen Mackay won the regular parcel draw. Lunch was served by Nancy McDonald and Irene Tibbatts, assisted by the hostess. A half hour visit followed as attendees concluded a very enjoyable and successful year.
The Local Initiatives Program aims to help municipalities create additional jobs through collaboration. It promotes civic involvement with the slogan Can ada Works, emphasizing joint effort among Canadians and local governments to drive productive community outcomes.
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