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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 31, 1941

Page

3

Ottawa News On Air Training Plan And Ration Fears

Ottawa reports on the Commonwealth Air Training Plan expansion after visits by Canadian and British officials. Oil restrictions and rising gasoline prices aim to support war needs. Government hints that voluntary cooperation may give way to compulsory measures, including potential rationing, if Canadians do not comply.

Britain Defence Air Air Ministry Mr. Balfour Ottawa Canada Army Navy Air Force Parliament Hill Europe France Switzerland Belgium Holland Denmark Norway Rockfort Mississippi River Poland Chicago Buffalo Italy Spain California Hemisphere Wisconsin Minnesota

Seventeen New Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported in Winnipeg

Winnipeg health officials announce seventeen new infantile paralysis cases, boosting the city’s illness tally. Authorities urge vigilance and remind residents of preventive measures amid the outbreak.

Winnipeg

Pioneer Day at Russell District Fair Shines on Pioneers

Reception Committee lauds visitors from outside districts while noting the horse and cattle displays fell short of usual standards yet vegetables showed strong fertility of the soil. The fair drew many pioneers and families from Russell and nearby towns with Mr John McIntosh and Mr Dan Smith highlighted.

John McIntosh Russell Faix Dan Smith Kamsack Russell Aistract Wan Hector Hercules Smith Alex. Smith Yukon Carribean el Dorado Boulton Jno. Davidson Murray Gordon Grandview Moses Wauerness Murray J. T. Adams Inglis H. Charles Winnipeg A. R. McIntyre Wm. Tedingham James McKay Wm. Setter W. P. Storey A. McDonagh S. Coey Russell James Matheson John Forrest Thomas Callin

Twin Brae Bulletin Weather and Local Notes

The first rain since June fell Sunday night. Miss Woods completed a Bible school. A bear killed a sheep at L Gertz’s ranch last week. John Ross and his son Sus visited. Mrs Kovinick of Langenburg gave birth to a daughter Mrs John Zimmer. Ducks are dying in large numbers around local lakes and sloughs.

Garden party and sales hosted by local guilds

A pleasant evening at the home of Migses Lord J Spencer Oak Glen on Tuesday night July 22 as the Altar Guild hosted a garden party. The Junior guild sold media work and homemade jelly. The Women's War Work Group plans a meeting at Mrs. Cusitar's home on Tuesday August 5.

Migses Lord J. Spencer Oak Glen Altar Guild C. Cusitar

Local visits and weekend hospitality noted

Harrowby Mrs R Scobie spent the past week at Shoal Lake. Mrs D Rice of Binscarth visits with Miss Ivy Soderstrom. Mr and Mrs Henry Thorarinson of D Watena spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Norris Cronk. Mrs Chandler of Lauder guests at Robi Chandler home. Mrs Chas Collins and Mrs D Davies spent the weekend at Mill Wood. Kenneth Cartwright of Mill Wood holidays with Mr and Mrs Chas Con s.

R. Scobie Shoal Lake D. Rice Binscarth Ivy Soderstrom Henry Thorarinson Wadena Norris Cronk Chandler Lauder Robi. Chandler Chas. Collins D. Davies Mill-wood

Silver Beach Ruthenia Nuptials Honor Windsor Couple

Congratulations to Miss Margaret Nahirniak and Tom Prodan who wed last Sunday and will reside in Windsor Ontario. Also noted are visits from Mr and Mrs John of Rossburn and Mrs Sam Stadnyk Crandview, Pte Fred Olynick on leave in Winnipeg, and other district relatives including Mr and Mrs Nick Gallant moving to Oakburn.

Margaret Nahirniak Tom Prodan Windsor Ontario John Rossburn Sam Stadnyk Crandview Fred Olynick Winnipeg Alc Iwaniuk Pine Falls Astriet Nick Gallant Oakburn Lena Helen Hatzal Michael Pushka Cyandview Andrew Nuhirniak

Birdtail Residents Share Local News and Visits

Birdtail residents recount fellow travelers visiting Camp Shiro last Sunday and discuss regional notes. Les Ne York, formerly at Valcartier, now in England. Rev. Douglas Sparling renewed acquaintances in the district. Health improvements for W A Craig. Miss Bessie Hiscock returns from Kelso with niece Miss Preston.

L. Plant George Plant Fred Cochrane Fred Flant Camp Shiro Les Ne York Valcartier Que England Douglas Sparling W. A. Craig Bessie Hiscock Kelso, Sask Preston Johnny Barneski Ontario Cassie Pawluk Katie Barneski Winnipeg Philip Prout Elphinstone Stirling Palmer Rossburn Leverne Plant George Fardell

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Behe Gis Harrowby Silver Beach Ruthenia Gurney Electric Range HYDRO Manitoba Power Commission Russell Eee Springhill W. Hancock Queen's Hotel Man Yorkton Canadian National Institute For the Blind Melvin Elmer Morley
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