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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
2
P Finkelstein of McGregor planned to open a general store in the village. He leased the old Lauther store and will begin operations at once. A sample of 36 inch wheat was left at the office from W Rice’s farm at Binscarth.
A column fragment notes a Communist candidate in a June 26 stake race aims to influence policy rather than win. It then praises Manitoba soccer figure George Anderson, 83, new inductee to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. The piece hints at future shifts toward leisure support via automobiles.
A columnist contrasts Watergate with Canadian political history, noting defunct charters, railways, and the Beauharnois affair as deeper scandals. He praises the U S process of pursuing truth while predicting Canada would bury inquiries via Royal Commissions and editorials, and laments public distrust until accountability returns.
The Anniversary of Foxwarren Credit Union Limited shows strong growth across assets savings and loans with double digit increases. The report notes a 25.41 percent rise in assets 36.67 percent in savings 31.91 percent in cheques and 24.80 percent in loans. Membership grew 194 percent with 127 new members. Board approves 5 percent interest on insured and noninsured savings and an 8 percent rebate on 12 percent loan interest. Delinquency fell to about two percent.
Regular meeting of the Russell Manitoba town council chaired by Deputy Mayor Coppleman discusses adoption of prior minutes. A $12,693.50 accounts list is approved and tax sale title action authorized. Offer for basement at Russell Trailer Court signed. Assessments increased for 1973 tax roll. By law on arena renovation and debt issued second reading passed. Building permits for Meat Processors, Bridges, Krowski, and Moore approved. Correspondence read. meeting adjourned. Phantom currency notes noted in Manitoba.
Alexander McDonald 73 of 126 Corry Place died June 1973. Survived by wife Alice daughter Geraldine Mize of Los Angeles son Jack Windsor Ont three grandchildren and three brothers George Mission Eric Qualicum Beach John Dunsmuir Calif. Funeral June 14 1973 at 11 a.m. Penticton Funeral Chapel with Rev F Chubb officiating Cremation later Contributions to Heart Fund c o Christmas Studio Naramata BC Suggested.
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