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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
2
The Russell Banner outlines its annual subscription rate of $3.50 per year and notes its status as second class mail under Post Office requirements. C. Sanderson serves as editor and publisher.
The old season ends with Mr. William Longden pulling in his rig after a successful run. The river bridge is finally finished allowing wheat shipments to shift from Langenburg to Roiling, about ten miles closer, improving transport efficiency.
The item recalls a December 16 1915 marriage at the Manse between Wil fred Robert Lewis and Size Sra and notes T C Norris’s acclamation as Lansdown representative, a veteran of 25 years. It also mentions the 1995 Boye Parliament attendance by Mc Murray Mink, Sian Yar Ko and Ralph Rainte.
A brief New Year greeting from Silverton or The Russell Banner wishes readers memorable, happy times for them and their families as the year begins.
Shellmouth notes Bir. W. Davidson left for Winnipeg to spend Christmas with his daughter and son in law. Mrs. Henry Adams is a patient at Russell Hospital and is wished a speedy recovery. Lorne Whyte of Winnipeg motored home for the weekend with Miss Joan McNiven and Bart Brooks. A miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Marylin Menseh was held at the Community Centre last Wednesday evening with many guests present.
Marchwell Laurence Ap land and Arnold Apland families traveled to Birch River for the marriage of Olaf Haugen son of Mrs. Christie Haugen. Other notices mention visits by Aplands and Hogbergs, Regina relatives for weekend, sympathy to Zentner and Van Hee families, Ingleside ACM Christmas party, Clair Hande at Potash Quarry, Reichmuth family visits, and congratulations to Bennett family on a birthday anniversary.
The article notes the Christmas tree business across Canadian provinces with four and a half million trees moved by CN across the border to American homes, including Florida and Texas, and highlights the seasonal stake of a multi million dollar market. It weaves in local recollections of family, community, and a Scout lot experience with a beloved family tree.
Mines and Natural Resources Minister Sterling R. Lyon QC announced an 800000 barrel increase in Manitoba oil production through October, totaling 4106718 barrels versus 3607170 a year earlier. The rise is attributed to water flooding secondary recovery methods used in several fields.
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