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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
2
The Russell Banner lists Cecil Sanderson as editor and publisher with weekly publication in Russell Manitoba. It notes subscription at $1.50 per year in advance and identifies its weekly schedule and association membership.
Canada nears the fifth wartime year with over a million people in war production and related industries. The Department of Munitions and Supply has awarded ten billion dollars in war contracts, while exports soar 221.3 percent over 1938 levels.
The notice stresses defensive measures against insect damage to stored rain. It highlights three allies and a division of agreement, notes losses will continue without precautions, and advises raising air space between floor and ground plus sheltering rain in cold weather and cleaning when possible.
Rationing timetable updates announce new valid coupons for coffee and tea units eight ounces each, sugar one pound units, butter fractions, and preserves chart values. Specific coupons become valid in April with expiry dates shown and no dates for some items. The Butter and Preserves sections list multiple coupon numbers with start dates and durations.
Twin Bree Mr and Mrs John Koss Jr and Thomas J Rubel spent the weekend at their home. Mr and Mrs Mike Klemack visited with J B Koss. A Bethel Lodge Sunday school teacher visited the district. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Emil Ross and Mr and Mrs George Mintenko plan to move to the Russell district. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs George Mintenko was hosted by Mr and Mrs Nick Bordian with J R Robertson and Peter Peatts in attendance.
Minutes from September 13 1884 show Silver Creek council approving a 25.00 grant to the Birtle Agricultural Society listing members Williams Schooley Hyde Kippan and others. They also approved sending voter lists to the Free Press and paying John Switzer 50.00. Bonded bridge repair by FE Williams was authorized and tax collection plans set with a December meeting scheduled at the Silver Creek schoolhouse.
Mr and Mrs Mintenko received a silver collection presented to them and generously donated 23 to the Red Cross. The couple will be greatly missed by the district and best wishes go with them.
Pte. Roy Kohuch spends his furlough at home in the district while stationed in Nova Scotia. Pte. Bouchuk Dnet and Pte. Nick Kaban were visitors in the district. Miss Theresa Michalchuk spent time in the area as well.
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