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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1965
Page
7
Prairie farmers are urged to reduce summerfallow acreage by using chemical weed control and fertilizer grass legume mixes to maintain soil productivity. Early May tillage and proper trash cover with blade cultivators conserve soil moisture and trash, boosting future wheat yields.
A miscellaneous shower for Marilyn Siwak was held last Wednesday evening in Angueville hall with 111 ladies signing the guest book. After gifts were opened, 2 tiny ranch was served by hostesses including Mrs Len Siwak and Mrs P Paro.
Congratulations to Clifford emder winner of the Millwood 44 Calf Club Achievement Day at Fox Warren. Visitors include Mrs. E. Kyle of Regina with her mother Mrs. A C Heap and relatives. Numerous regional residents and families visit Millwood and area, with races in Winnipeg and social gatherings noted. Congratulations to Charlie and Marlene Bily of Dawson Creek on the birth of a daughter June 17.
A series of brief hometown notices from Winnipeg to Saskatoon highlights visitors and family events. Boris Johnson and his parents travel enroute home. Fred Nerbas recovers after surgery in Langenburg. Norman Bohn of Regina visits Zentner family. Terry Elliot visits grandparents. June weddings linked to Len Weserlund and Martha Holopina at St Eli Greek Orthodox in Lennard Manitoba with plans to live in Langenburg. Geoffrey Lyon visits relatives. Alfred Wester and family among Westerlund guests. business visitor Gilbert Johnson pauses in Winnipeg.
The notice lists classified ad rates for a newspaper section. First insertion costs 1 cent per word with a 7 cent minimum, subsequent insertions 2 percent per word with 50 cent minimum, cards of thanks 75 cents, In Memoriam without verse 0.50, with verse 1.25 dollars, a 10 cent surcharge applies if billing is required, and a 28 cent extra charge if a box number is requested.
Local notices express gratitude from residents including Mrs E Rooke and Mrs M B Clegg for weddings and anniversaries. Thanks extend to sisters doctors nurses and staff of Sacred Heart Hospital for Shayne Conray’s hospital stay. Inglis Ladies Auxiliary reports 7046 dollars raised for Salvation Army canvass.
Multiple farm items for sale or trade including Hereford cattle and calves, milky cow with calf, tractors mowers plows and farm equipment, cabins and houses for sale, rental notices, and a silver beach cottage. Listings from Russell Man area include Desmond Prouchey and Morley Brown among others with contact details.
Dr Norman Radforth of McMaster University notes Canada's muskeg a thick black bog with value and peril. Frozen it becomes passable and may yield tar, dyes, resins, and cellulose while also serving as natural fertilizer. The piece highlights its economic potential and calls for active development rather than neglect.
On Saturday June 26 at 1 CS a modern household feature and yard equipment sale will be held for Mrs Annie Hildebrandt. On Monday June 28 at 2 pm sale day for Andy Onoftieehuk in Inglis Manitoba follows.
A gratitude note thanks relatives friends and neighbours for get well cards baskets and visits during a Sacred Heart Hospital stay. Special thanks are given to Dr. Lange Dr. Lu Sisters and hospital staff along with Rather Lebby Father Mullally Father Michael and Father Shawel-Air and Andrew Lapka.
Before vacation, Manitoba Department of Health urges homeowners to check freezers to prevent spoiled food and costly damage. Many turn off power while away and return to a foul, spoiled mass. Move food to a frozen storage locker if gone long.
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