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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
3
Canada will host the production of a British film this year with plans finalized for location work and potential on set collaborations. Producers say the choice reflects favorable terms and diverse scenery for key scenes.
The article lists hardy native Manitoba plum varieties such as Assiniboine McRobert Bounty Dandy Olson Mardel Mammoth and Cheney noting improved hardiness for spring planting. It also mentions Dropmore Blue CKC and other Americana types and compares them with older North Central U.S. varieties. A brief note on air crew demand follows, then Italian papers forecast German victory and potential Italian alignment with the Reich.
Sealed tenders addressed to the Purchasing Agent in Ottawa and the district architects in Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary and Victoria will be received for coal supply to Dominion Buildings and experimental farms across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Tenderers exceeding 5000 must attach a 10 percent cheque or equivalent bonds guaranteed by the Government of Canada.
Smyth was injured when a plow wheel broke in three places after being struck. His son John heard the incident and Smyth was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Weekend visits included Harrowby Mrs Moffat and Teenie, and Mr and Mrs J McCrae from Souris at Mrs Dave Brain’s home. Billie and Lorna stayed in Binscarth, Tom Bennett returned from two weeks in Brightside. Kan Scobie is ill at Sacred Heart Hospital. Hector Walker heads to Miami to resume duties as a grainbuyer. Mrs M Archer visited home in Binscarth. Steve Rouk family drove to Foxwarren for a parental visit. A baby boy was born April 23 to Mrs Geo Fisher at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Twin Brae, Miss Jenny Rubel and Miss El sie Ziprick joined Mr. and Mrs. A Ziprick for a Melville weekend. Friends bade Ann Hulonga farewell last Monday as she left for Nelson British Columbia. The Ukrainian people celebrated Easter with colored eggs featured prominently. Wheat seeding nears completion and acreage reports are favorable in this district.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bilwaka on the birth of a daughter at Shoal Lake hospital. Alex Oryniak has taken the con-
War charities expand under the War Charities Act with over four hundred registered nationwide. Norwegian and Canadian donations surge for refugees while groups vary from national units to localized welfare for enlistees. Local items note births, visits, a funeral, a roadblock in gas delivery in British Columbia, and community notices about events and people in the district.
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