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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
2
Foe Rangell Dancer appears at the Main Street office today as part of a Canadian weekly newspaper series. Members of Astre sation and the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers are listed in attendance.
A veteran senior citizen pioneer in Central Ontario recalls how early craft programs, sponsored by the Community Welfare Council and women’s institutes, broadened farm folk activity beyond quilting and cooking. Through box deliveries of onion skins, bark, and puppetry classes in Simcoe County, residents gained new skills with scarce funds, as noted after a 1940s era shift toward expanded recreation and rural welfare efforts.
Director Colley’s department lists last year’s efforts including four leadership training courses and support for twenty seven swimming committees. It also arranged summer classes and staged the biennial quilt rug and craft fair held in Beeton Ontario this year.
A CPR statement shows elevator capacity for five million bushels on their system with Russell at 79 000 and 45 000 in storage and Binscarth at 78 000 and 62 280 in store. The 1903 noted sports recount a Tingley Olson contest decided by one point. News briefs reflect bridge delays, seed grain programs, and electric plant plans across Russell county from 1908 to 1913.
Manitoba breeders and industry observers note a surge in thoroughbred racing since 1958 with 1962 producing 105 Manitoba bred horses racing across Canada and the US. 87 earned purse money totaling 133784 dollars led by Prince Oubi with 21429 dollars. The Roberts farm and Green Valley Stock Farm produced top earners like Lady Herne and Peter Pat. The province now counts about 280 thoroughbreds and 80 brood mares, reflecting racing’s strong economic role.
The excerpt discusses revenge as wrong and urges living by Christ’s standards. It warns that unrepentant attitudes lead to consequences and punishment for self indulgence, calling readers to strive for perfection and the mind of Christ.
Manitoba livestock groups prepare for Brandon meetings from January 29 to 31. The program includes horse and cattle breed sessions, a home makers program, and a special sheep production meeting amid broader industry representation.
Local column discusses farm wiring, motors, and controls, with a short course at LO OF Hall. Ladies’ short courses on older homes are announced, plus ads and opinions on income tax. Community reorganizes 441 Woodworking Club and invites feedback on a TV short course This Business of Farming. An livestock program at the Extension Centre in Bradon runs January 29 to 31 with details from Agricultural Russell.
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