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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
3
In Manitoba nearly 3,000 acres were devoted to commercial sunflower production in 197. Sunflower oil ranks close to olive oil in texture and color, and the remaining plant parts have various industrial uses.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs R A Morrison on the birth of a daughter Barbara Janet at Sacred Heart hospital on June 7. Various local residents were listed as traveling or visiting relatives in Saskatchewan and Ontario last week.
A June 30 gathering at Riding Park school grounds featured a large program led by Miss Donelda Hertlein of Silverton winning the overall contest. Riding Park edged Softball Blue Wing 18 to 5 for first in softball and various children and boys events crowned champions including Miss Hertlein in the Ladies 10 yard dash and Master Steve Flandra in the Boys Three Legged Race. Ice cream and soft drinks followed the sport day.
Mrs J E Collins of Langensburg returned home after acting postmaster duties for a week. Local folk visit Swanson in Marchwell. Cecil Dilts and Robt Davies show new cars. Many attend Saltcasts sports. Vancouver newcomers join Mrs A Gray’s household, with Mrs Clark an English bride welcomed to Harrowby.
Mr C Whall of Neepawa spent a few days in the district as guest of Mr and Mrs L Polding. Miss Norma Robinson returned home for summer vacation after high school in Oak Lake. Miss Dorothy Polding came back from Brandon after a week with her sister Mrs G Cornell. Mr and Mrs Alex Smyth Jr and family of McCauley visited A Smyth Sr and Mrs Walter Ireland. Lawrence Polting visited Brandon during Fair Week. Crosby girls softball team lost a friendly at Spy Hill to Tantallon.
The column lists visits and upcoming travel from Marchwell residents. John and Mrs. Flatt of Moose Jaw visited the Steiners. Mrs. Steiner accompanied them home. Mrs. Cole from Nanaimo vacationed with her mother Mrs. Nelson and siblings, missing her brother Ed who left for Kenora. Bernice Westerlund vacationing from Saskatoon visited Lundgren families. Mary Remus and family guests from Vancouver called on Mrs. Swanson and relatives. Ralph Estey and Irene Swanson's daughter Karen joined from Longview Washington. Gust Swedberg’s quick Minnesota trip ended with a Saturday return. Marchwell Ladies Rink Auxiliary met July 5 with plans for a July 29 dance and a silver chest draw, then adjourned for a lunch hosted by Mrs. Reichmuth. next meeting at Mrs. Veal’s August 2.
Vesta Jean Lough and William David McGarvey wed May 26 at the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church in Peterboro Ont with Rev Greenwood officiating. The reception followed at the Y M C A on Simcoe Street, about 80 guests attended before the couple departed for Ottawa and Montreal. They plan to reside at 212% Charlotte Street Peterboro after returning.
Article notes a young girl from the Marchwell and Wolverine districts who accompanied her parents to Ontario during their return to Marmora. She is identified as a niece of Mrs. Chas Collins of Marmora.
The article discusses global food production driven by new lands in Canada Australia and Argentina. It argues farmers deserve guaranteed floor prices to shield them from world depressions and low commodity prices, amid efforts and proposals in many countries.
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