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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
2
The Russell Banner lists editors and publishers Sanderson and H M Rutar as key figures in producing the weekly newspaper. It notes their roles in overseeing content, printing, and distribution for the publication.
Members of the Canadian Press Club hosted by Manitoba Conservatives included MPs and Manitoba legislators with over twenty editors from Ukrainian German Jewish Icelandic and other language weekly papers. Diefenbaker praised ethnic papers as a bulwark against subversive ideologies and a key force in shaping freedom and democracy. He urged readers to retain pride in homeland while becoming full Canadian citizens.
Honorable W. C. Miller announced a Manitoba Alcohol Education Program to launch in early September. A $50,000 grant from the Department of Education funds a new provincial effort led by R. N. Hallstead to educate adults about alcohol law and drinking patterns at the community level. The committee aims to support enforcement and public understanding, with McKim Advertising Ltd. handling advertising.
The writer argues export figures show grain sales exceed last year with ports operating at capacity. Comparisons reveal sharp increases in weekly bushel clearances and total overseas exports, while praising the Wheat Board for price stability and expansion of markets. The piece notes cooperation with Trade and Commerce in 48 countries and mentions the author’s convalescence and planned return to work.
A scan of Silverton social notes lists Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keating and Terry from Winnipeg visiting Jacks parents, Mire M Evans visiting Robert in Smith Falls, church services to resume August 8, and numerous travel and guest appearances by local families including Tolboom, Jennie Freeman, Jim Minshull, Glenda Rutherford, and Coulter relatives.
A 1956 Ottawa missive from Stuart Garso mentions surprising gains in wheat sales and notes the writer's urgency to respond to correspondence. The brief includes a personal signoff dated July 12 1956 and reflects optimism in agricultural markets.
Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Wilfred Laycock of Carman and Mr and Mrs Van Wyck of Roland. Several Winnipeg guests arrived for holidays while others travelled to Dauphin and Deloraine. Cattleman R Corley broke an arm at Russell fair after a bull knockdown. Speedy recovery wishes go to him.
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