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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
2
Cecil Sanderson named editor and publisher for The Russell Banner. The notice confirms second class mail authorization under the Post Office Department in Ottawa and designates Sanderson as editor and publisher.
United Grain Growers Limited marks 40 years of service by presenting The Sons of Pioneers as a winter feature. Beginning Monday Nov 4 the show airs three times weekly on eight western Canadian radio stations for Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta agents. The program highlights western songs spirituals ballads and novelty pieces with Bob Nolan directing the group.
CJGX in Orkton airs van station segments each Monday Thursday and Friday at 8 30 pm CST. The notice lists broadcast times and station naming for local viewers.
The National Barley Contest announces a final filing window. Competitors must file by December 15 to ship a carload entry, with seed farm holders already past the December 11 deadline. Shippers should address forms to the National Barley Contest Committee 206 Grain Exchange Winnipeg.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs RM Anderson who marked their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov 28 along with Mr and Mrs RS Cochrane celebrating their 23rd on the same day. A fall meeting named a new committee including Mrs Alwyn Coulter Mrs J Hyde Mrs Dick Lyman Saddler Harvey Hyde Howard Hazelhurst Ed Hammond caretaker and Watt Broadfoot secretary treasurer. A baptism at Silverton church welcomed Robert Neil Keating, infant son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Keating. A Christmas tree concert is planned for December 20 at Silverton hall.
Gordon Wright of McKim, a brakeman on our CNR, spent a few days with his sister Mrs. M Laycock. A reception at Mr. and Mrs. R Kendal’s home honored Orland and Ruth Thompson Kendal with many friends in attendance. The Community Club presented a wall mirror to the couple. Mrs. Laycock and Rod, with Miss Eileen Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald, spent last weekend at Yorkton and McKim.
Shellmouth’s Mike Cochrane returns from overseas and is welcomed home. Tom Whyte and Mrs. Sullivan visit McCreary. Isabel Langford visits from Winnipeg General Hospital, while Mrs. Langford recovers from Sacred Heart Hospital. W.A. to meet December 5 at 3 pm. Jolly Juniors’ tea and sale raises thirty dollars for the Junior Red Cross.
The parish led by Reverend G. H. Adams announces an Advent Evening Prayer on the second Sunday in Advent at 7 00 pm. The service is held at CHRIST CHURCH with a BA and L Th designation for the minister.
The piece argues global wheat shortages with UNRRA and FAO confirming the issue. Britain seeks 40 million extra bushels from Canada at $1.85 under the wheat agreement. Eastern farmers urged by Mr. Gardiner to boost feeds as West supplies wane. It hinges on higher prices to unlock greater prairie production and expand reserves.
The Christmas Seal sale last year funded x rays for 100,000 Manitobans and supports traveling clinics in thirty centres, rehabilitation services in sanatoria, and employment help. Early detection via x ray prevents TB spread, and the program aims to x ray the entire province within two years with a mobile unit. Your purchase decorates mail while supporting public health.
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