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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
3
A critical piece argues that local wealth and culture crumble when residents abandon home merchants for mail order houses and chain stores. It warns of unemployment, falling purchasing power, and declining standards of living driven by outside finance, urging support for local businesses to restore prosperity and civic life.
Stratford School Report lists Grade 1 pupil Helen Fadyshen and Grade 2 names Wilton Fraser Wil Me Melnyk Alan Christopher marked absent. Grade $ Beth Coulter Donnie Murray Melnyk Theodore Mel ek and Grade 6 Irma Honey 818. Grade ¢ Jack Hamstock George Honey 675 Grade 7 Thora Honey Lena.
The snippet records numerous holiday visits. Mr and Mrs Howard Preston and their Cypress River son joined Mr and Mrs R King for Christmas. Jack Peden returned from a university break to his parents Robt and Mrs Peden. Mrs Midgely of Winnipes visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm McIntosh. Br and Mrs Rossong with daughter visited George Bolton and parents Tom Fabenhurst and Mrs Clara Pahrenhurst. A line notes many men away working at the Graneview mill.
Dropmora uise Vera Metsky spent the holidays at her home in Langenhurs. Miss PF Menzies and Mise Wood spent Christmas at Robin Stone and Foxwarren. AL Lewis, away at school in Wilninge, spent holidays at home. C Rowan finished training at the fort course in Binscarth and returned home. Mr and Mrs L Jolliffe Deepdale spent Christmas with the latter's parents. Miss F Kirkpatrick, nurse in Winnipeg training, visited Castle Avery district. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Geo Robb Jr on Boxing Day marriage. Mr and Mrs J Moster Shellmouth visited during holidays with Mrs W O Ferris.
The Millwood annual Christmas concert on December 21 drew a large crowd and featured a varied program. Santa distributed gifts at the end. Visitors from Langenburg Foxwar ren Benito and many local families shared holiday greetings. Births, visits, and travel over the Christmas season are noted along with local house calls and seasonal greetings.
Birdtail Harry Stampier intends puuning a new blacksmith shop this coming spring. The town hears of economic activity as residents share seasonal updates and local ties remain strong amid the holiday notes.
The brief items record Mr and Mrs Archie Galbraith visiting relatives in Yorkton and Rhine, Miss Dorothy Grainger returning to Annsville for Christmas, Miss Lacy Tyewcher and George Pitts-Chattan at Langburg, and Mr and Mrs Ho Matheson with Billie Lorna spending Christmas weekend at Binsearth. Kenora resident Mire Cannon visits Dome of grandparents Mr and Mrs Dave Blain.
Crosby Mrs Herman Clark visited Birle last week and Miss Rinn plans Christmas vacation travel. The annual December 20 school concert drew district residents and guests from Ingleside and Bavelaw. Miss Rinn’s first program impressed, with Tommy Robinson earning applause for his “Dressed up Willie.” Santa distributed gifts to the Kiddies while Mr Fitay chaired a thanks vote.
December 22 event at Twin Brae Riding Park S D featured Miss Lawson's pupils delivering a splendid program. Residents note Miss Carrie Ruble's quiet holiday at home and visits by Joyce Hardy, Peter Stanwood, Pill and Catherine Robertson. Olga Charnesky returned from Inglis. Bill Lawson seen in district. John Pitt returning home in ill health. J Robertson family joined Lawsons for Christmas. Eva McIntyre left for Roblin for the holidays.
Local farmers report creek water frozen by heavy frosts last week causing water shortages. Ten year old Matt Dedey died in Winnipeg hospital last Friday after illness. John Macycin returns home from hospital with well wishes for speedy recovery. Joe Wiadyka’s infant child death noted, date given as last Thursday. Children back to school after Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Lennard reports that Roumanian young people in the district held a well attended dance in Hodgson hall on December 26 as they adopt the Gregorian calendar. They hope the whole community will join next year with them. Miss Pavlenko and Miss Sarafindhan of Delhi Ont are home for Christmas.
The year ended June 20 1938 shows Canada sales of 109000 tons of fertilizer materials and 221760 tons of mixed fertilizers. Exports reached 252657 tons of materials and 35267 tons of mixtures. Prior year figures include 106999 tons materials and 191283 tons mixed in Canada and 263141 tons materials and 268 percent of mixtures exported.
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