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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1975
Page
2
A digest of August entries from Chaloner Publishers covering Winnipeg Exhibition awards in 1905, school reopenings and staff, dental college honors in 1915, local business changes in 1915, 1925 house fire losses, travels and schooling in 1925 and 1935, 1945 wartime ties and crop reports, 1955 postmaster anniversaries, and 1965 grain trade retirement and succession in Russell.
Letters to the Editor urge reviving harness racing at the Russell Fair and backing August events. A Manitoba notice announces return of full 30 cent per dozen beer bottle deposits across the province starting July 28, with the Manitoba Liquor Commission absorbing costs.
Silverton Sylvia Coulter Allan Gavin are holidaying with Emily Coulter at Marquette and doing some camp. Sympathy of the district is extended to family of the late Mrs. Chuckree of Russell. Visitors at the Alwyn Coulter home the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Heather and granddaughter Carol McCubbing of Unity Sask. Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Birtle, Mrs. Wilf Drysdale of Neepawa, also Mrs. Juanita McLennan of Cloverdale BC. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Bryant of Russell visited at the Coulters and renewed acquaintances with the former Russell residents. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Evans are holidaying out west and visiting relatives at Saskatoon and Kindersley Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hume visited with Jim and Barbara Cochrane last week and enjoyed the cool weather at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Cochrane and Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn Coulter motored to Minnedosa to attend the funeral of the late Mr. C J Bartram. his wife Glenda is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Burnie Rutherford of Minnedosa. The Gray children and the Robert Coulter children are taking swimming lessons at Biswearth. Good luck kids Sheldon and Barbara Brown Leach and Terri of Cranberry Portage are spending part of their holidays at the Geo Eshelby home. Lil Eshelby was an overnight visitor with her parents, she went to Winnipeg for a few days holiday, she was accompanied by Ron Griffith of Lac du Bonnet.
William McKean McLaren died suddenly at Russell and District Personal Care Home on July 26 1975. Born in Dumbartonshire Scotland he moved to Canada at 17 and worked as a farm hand in Angusville later owning a farm. Funeral July 29 at Knox United Church Russell with interment in Russell Memorial Gardens. Survived by sister Mary Agnes McLaren Balloch Scotland and a circle of friends. Pallbearers listed.
A public figure faces scrutiny as a recent confession raises questions about credibility. Officials and supporters weigh the impact on reputation and future prospects amid ongoing coverage.
A city fire investigation points to careless smoking as the likely cause of a damaging blaze. Fire crews battled flames through the night, limiting spread and prompting inquiries into smoking habits and safety practices.
A provocative remark contrasts Chinese practices with Western progress, noting the saying that Chinese domesticated animals preceded literacy while claiming the West has yet to teach writing to them. The line implies satire on linguistic and cultural exchange.
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