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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
2
The Russell Banner from Russell Manitoba lists weekly publication details and subscription rate. It notes a Thursday publication schedule and mentions Caien Weskly as newews. Subscription is two dollars per year in advance.
A condensed summary of J H Ellis’s report on Manitoba erosion from a Farm Essay contest. Wind erosion removes topsoil and seeds, coarsens soil texture, reduces fertility, and creates dust storms while promoting weed growth and soil loss. Water erosion damages slopes, increases runoff, and forms gullies, prompting management shifts like contour tillage and grassed waterways.
Continual snow storms delay activities in Silverton. Mrs Earle meeting in Winsney and the trustees convention are noted as upcoming. The meeting is set for Tuesday night the 28th, with a promise of a good Scotch time. Mr and Mrs J Hyde hosted several young guests for dinner last Friday.
Weekend visits and family events are reported as Mrs J Keating shows improvement and Miss Merle Richardson visits Russell. Congratulations to Pete Boychuk and spouse on the birth of a son. A Hyra travels to Winnipeg for medical treatment. Chas McFarlane attends the Trustees convention in Winnipeg. A local team belonging to Norman McLennan has been found, while M Cyprick sustains rib injuries and rests at Sacred Heart hospital.
Mrs. Baronet visits family in Saskatoon this week while Mrs. Nerbas returns home after appendicitis surgery. Cedric Rowan moves to MacNutt, while David Hunter stays with the Hunters as Archie Goodbun seeks Winnipeg medical care. Eva Roe visits W. Hunter. Durward Rowan travels to Winnipeg for treatment. Miss K Zimmer returns from Strat air visit. Ray Davidson visits Pewnuik. A Dropmore dance is set for Saturday night January 25. Nan Wyseman stays with Mac Farlane at Endcliff. Milly Ferris stays at Baronet’s in Mrs Baronet’s absence.
The Canadian Aid to China Fund seeks 2500 this month to buy clothing for China’s desperate winter need. Relief workers describe refugee hospital wards in Kweiyang where children suffer frozen feet and risk amputation. The appeal emphasizes that funds will fund locally bought goods to aid victims.
The Royal Bank of Canada announces the appointment of Raymond Dupuis KC president of Dupuis Freres Limitee of Montreal and Horatio Ray Milner KC of Edmonton president of Canadian Western Natural Gas Light Heat and Power Co Ltd as Directors.
Notice under The Municipal Act announces By-Law No 08 repealing By-Law 833 to provide physician care free of charge. Election set for February 26 1947 at four polls in Angusville Bayeston Silverton and surrounding areas with deputy returning officers named. Reeve and Clerk to oversee voting and tally final results March 7 1947.
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