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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
2
The Russell Banner outlines weekly newspaper association details with payment in advance set at 3.50 dollars per year in Canada and 4.50 outside Canada. Editor E C Sanderson notes postal charges and Ottawa distribution arrangements.
A June 25 1908 column notes the Thunder Hill extension of the CNR will be built two miles this year. It also reports Binscorth Park Association completed a $1500 skating and curling rink. Other items cover plowing matches 1918 and community club meetings 1928.
Millwood 4-H members and leaders gathered at Royalite Service Station to begin a trip to Clear Lake on Saturday June 16. Clifford Trinder won reserve champion while the Millwood Club earned the champion call at Foxwarren. The group toured the park with Bob Walker as guide, had dinner en route, and returned home ready for bed.
Local column records a Winnipeg municipal convention attendance by Adam Chaytor Paul Luba and A E Kalyniak last week Congratulations to Mrs Fred Rubeniuk on winning 50 at Shoal Lake outdoor stage June 16 The Angusville Cardinals and Juveniles competed at Rossburn sports day with mixed results and both teams played at Binscarth and Spy Hill tournaments A bridal shower honored Sonia Derkard June 15 75 guests Richard Koprowski wed Jo Ann Kunicky June 15 in Winnipeg Family and friends visited Winnipeg Manitou Lake and Fort William with multiple social and birthday announcements In Memoriam deep sympathy extended to Boryskewich family and many local travel and visit notes.
The Silverton district expresses condolences to the Kennedy and Corley families on the passing of Mr. Roy Kennedy of Winnipeg. Sympathy is offered to Mrs. McLeod and family for the death of Mr. George McLeod, a pioneer resident. Deep condolences go to the Boryskavich family on Mike Boryskavich’s death at Birtle Hospital after illness.
A Toronto Telegram piece argues that while Americans are goodwill and inventive, a long history of violence shapes the nation after Kennedy and King assassinations. It notes gun proliferation, underground markets, and a culture of brutality from Billy the Kid to Bonnie and Clyde, urging purge of the sickness without blaming the many.
Members of the 4 H Flowers Bolts and Saddle Club met at the elementary school for marching practice. Miss Stanley assisted. They reviewed the 4 H pledge and started work on the display. A meeting on July 2 was planned. Judging and display work discussed.
Morning demonstrations proceed with participants gathering at dawn. Organizers estimate turnout remains steady as local observers monitor proceedings and police ensure safety near the central square.
The club plans a journey to Roblin on July 8 to participate in a rally. Club reporter Adele Laycock notes the outing as part of the group’s events and reports the scheduled date and destination.
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