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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
3
A historical notice warns farmers about handling seed grain treated with toxins and avoiding inhalation of dust. It emphasizes ventilated work areas, protective gear, and disposing of leftover treated grain safely. It notes toxicities to livestock and the need to read container directions and antidote information.
The article lists local and visiting curling rinks, prize displays, and thanks from Denham the secretary-treasurer. It notes community notices including hospital stays, travels to Winnipeg and Vancouver, church activities, meetings, social events, and a Red Cross gathering, with several residents mentioned by name.
Readers are advised to invest in War Savings Stamps as a prudent financial move. The notice highlights the benefits of saving through the government program and encourages households to participate for future security.
Congratulations are sent to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kieper on the birth of a daughter. The community gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. McLeod for a social evening last Friday. The Minniska WMS ladies met with Silverton ladies at Mrs. Dick’s home.
Corporal Marguerite Sheppart spent weekend leave at home. Barry Davidson of the RCA also stayed at home. Women’s Day of Prayer held at Mrs. Spicer’s home. George Douglas hosted his annual celebration with a Monday dance. Two orchestras supplied music. George sang his favorite song at lunch.
Endcliffe Red Cross held a Friday night card party at Peddie's with about 60 attendees. In a whist event Mrs. G. Geib won the ladies first prize and Schwalm the gents prize, while Mrs. Zimmer and Mr. McFadden took consolation prizes. A meeting followed to elect canvassers for the cause.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kendel returned home after a two month visit at Barrhead Alberta. George Pitts spent a few days with his mother here last week. Norman Liski returned from Winnipeg after an operation there. Miss Enid Peddie is home again after two weeks in Silverton with relatives.
Harrowly Miss Lillian Davies arrives Saturday to stay a week at her Binsearth home. Miss Eileen Johnson visits Langenburg relatives. Davies and Collins celebrate anniversaries, birthdays noted. Doug Bennett visiting Elkhorn home. Congratulations to Cpl. Carroll and wife on a daughter born February 25 in Sacrea. Weather permitting Rev J McNeill plans church services March 8 at 8 pm with Mr Kinney showing lantern slides after.
March 944 rationing timetable lists Coffee or Tea E1 E2 now valid no expiry date. E3 and E4 become valid March 9. Sugar Pink coupons 14 126 valid with no expiry. Butter Purple coupons 50 31 52 53 54 55 dates and expiries. Orange preserves D1 D13 D14 D15 D18 values. Ration Book No 4 issued in last week of March.
Miss Grace Irwin sells household effects at Russell on Tuesday March 7 with Bob Page as auctioneer. J L Fosters sale features high grade farm machinery horses cattle and household effects eight miles north and four miles east of Russell on Wednesday March 22 with Bob Page as auctioneer.
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