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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
2
The Russell Banner published weekly in Russell Manitoba notes publisher Cecil Sanderson. The snippet cites association membership and a brief, unclear editorial line.
The piece debates the value of a weekly newspaper to town business and community life. It argues that a weekly medium helps circulate news and advertising, guiding the Board of Trade to reestablish Miami’s weekly paper as essential for a live, thriving district.
A piece contrasts Marxist materialism with Moral Re Armament proposing 1948 as a turning point. It argues class war and selfish human nature under Marx, while urging a renaissance through personal change and spiritual action to shape world history and avoid endless revolution.
Prospective contestants for the 1948 National Barley Contest are urged to prepare seed supplies. The committee warns competitors must seed at least 40 acres and aim to certify high quality, with Montcalm Ottawa 60 and Measury as eligible varieties in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta plus Oui in Alberta.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture urges shifting oats and barley from open markets to the Wheat Board so the government can fix prices like wheat. The move targets Eastern livestock feeders and aims to lower costs for prairie farmers and Britain bound beef purchases, prompting protests from prairie producers.
George Cammidge of Wiarton Ontario arrives with two carloads of settlers effects to farm about ten miles north of Russell. Rev Crux of Franklin delivers a pyramid lecture at a Methodist anniversary concert. Dr J L Clark sells a livery barn to Donald Laman and Fred Vinnell. A town baseball club forms with Rev G A Edmison president and A McDonagh vice president.
A compilation of local items notes the Telephone Commission upgrading Russell’s system in 1915 and a gas explosion at a gas plant. 1918 mentions Dr Pike opening a dental office and Roy Stevens buying a Cleveland caterpillar tractor. 1923 introduces a new wheel base automobile license system with fees. Snow disruptions affected trains in 1923. 1928 J A Burgess appointed ledger at Royal Bank in Wawanesa and local moves noted. 1923 Russell school hockey team victory referenced.
In the return game the map defeated Binscarth 3-2. The players listed include Binscarth Innis Dyker Orr Cluff McLean Braendle Clegg Clement Russell Delipper Yankoski Clee Anderson McQuarrie Simms Coul Calvert Yankoski Merritt John Berg Louis Bach and more. Ten grey geese arrived from the south and paid a short visit on the farm of G Wise.
A 1939 notice reports Inglis and Cracknell organizing a Clydesdale horse breed club with officers Albert Kleebaum J C Kliach Len Davidson and John Bach on the slate.
All parents and friends are invited to visit the school on Achievement Day on Wednesday March 24 from 2 48 to 4 00 p m. Pupils will display their work in hobby and handicraft classes started since Christmas.
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