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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
2
The Russell Banner announces weekly publication each Thursday from its office. Subscriptions are $200 annually for Canada and Manitoba division subs. Authorized as second class matter by the Post Office Depart. E C. Sanderson and H. M. Rutar, Publishers.
A Canadian Chamber of Commerce booklet argues most of 50 million tons of annual straw production is wasted or burned. It urges accelerated research in agricultural and industrial uses, notes soil-restoration benefits, and cites potential for animal forage and limited paper and chemical applications.
Frost damage has caused substantial germination losses in wheat oats and barley. Farmers can test seed at home using a wooden box method or send six ounces to Dominion Plant Products Laboratories in Alberta Saskatchewan or Manitoba for germination testing at 75 cents.
The Min niska WMS held its annual meeting on Friday December 8 at Mrs T Dunn's home with seven members present. Mrs Dunn presided as officers were nominated for the coming year including Willis Kieper president Chas McFarlane vice president P Hertlein secretary Don McLeod treasurer Wes McLeod mission band leader and others. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and lunch hosted by Willis Kieper and Geo McLeod. December meeting planned at Mrs Dunn home.
Minniska Mr and Mrs Orville Davidson tend the Halpin house this week as Mr and Mrs Halpin visit Winnipeg. Mrs Arthur Kirkbride of Calgary visited her sister Mrs J Hyde last week. Donnie Hertlein of Binscorth spent last weekend with Donald and Irene McLeod. Chas McFarlane was a business visitor to Dauphin last Friday.
The whist drive and dance at the school last Friday drew a good crowd with Mrs. Jack Self and Miss Minnie Bily winning ladies first and second prizes while David McFarlane and Frank Bily captured men’s prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wondrasek attended the funeral of their sister-in-law Mrs. Laddie Knourek in Esterhazy. School children are practicing for the Christmas concert. Miss June Oloh, employed at Swedberg’s in Marchwell, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ferneaux.
Muriel Alexander of Russell spent the weekend at her home. Vera Hamilton of Ocean Falls arrived Monday to spend a month with her parents Mr and Mrs M D Hamilton. The Chegwin family mourn the death of John Chegwin on Monday December 11. Tuesday afternoon and evening saw many friends visit Mr and Mrs M D Hamilton for their 50th wedding anniversary. Sid from Winnipeg Olive from Portage Vera from Ocean Falls and Harvey Leslie and Howard farming in Vista district. John Woycheshin of Regina is spending holidays with his father and brother.
The Craigie Cheerio Club met at Mrs. W. Valley's home with 17 members and one visitor. December visitors were Mrs. L. Mintenko and Mrs. D. McKinnon. A gift draw by Mrs. C. Cooke named Mrs. V. Strugnell. The January 9 gathering will be at Mrs. C. Cooke's home. The meeting ended with the National Anthem and a lunch by the hostess and Mrs. Strugnell.
A parent urges inviting friends home to observe a child’s associations. It stresses allowing the child to host without scolding before guests to build confidence and social grace.
The Marchwell party travels to Winnipeg for medical treatment. Miss Flora Bennet of Rus sell takes over the Schepp household briefly while away. Gladys and the baby will remain for a time. Mrs Walter Steiner returns from visit with her mother at Hudson Bay.
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