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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
2
A fragmentary notice references publishers C. Sanderson and HM. Rut in connection with the Russell Banner. The readable text provides no further details on dates or actions.
At a Liberal convention held here last Tuesday Mr W J Doig was chosen as candidate for this constituency Guest speaker was Mr Dafoe of the Winnipeg Free Press Other notes include John Madill starting a new residence on his farm north of the village and a new ice cream parlour under construction for Owen Burdett.
The Rural Scene discusses timing for controlling grasshoppers with limited chemical needs during hatching. It notes municipal spray limits, farmers’ roadside weed control duties, and a 50 percent assistance on Hopper Tax and Sevin. It also congratulates Grannie Spear and others on trips to National 4H Week, Iowa and Nebraska competitions.
A spring day prompts reflection on youth behavior and rising unemployment. The piece notes groups of unruly youths on Main Street, risky fashion, and a scarred girl linked to a recent fatal accident. It cites Ontario Premier John Roberts advocating a system to screen learning ability and expand technical training for non academic paths to curb future joblessness.
An arid era outline links four billion acres of arable land to feeding three billion people. It stresses soil health as essential for crops, noting soil hosts living organisms that transform minerals and organic matter into plant food for sustenance.
A digest of library notes covers soil organic matter functions for moisture retention and erosion control, plus plans for a 1963 cultural program. It cites advice on soil conservation and notes from royal talks inspiring travel and adventure, including an English woman’s memoir in India.
Mrs Olive Mann Hedley protests hospital admission delays in Russell and Melita era care. She recalls Dr Laing Sacred Heart Hospital patient treatment delays, emergency bed access issues, and gratitude to Dr Donnelly and Melita Hospital staff for kindness. Letter dated April 1963.
A meditation recalls the apostles sending Peter and John to Samaria, challenging Jew Samaritan barriers. It cites John Wesley’s field preaching to marginalized groups and frames a revival credited with steadiness in England. The piece urges inclusion of all people in faith.
Minister of Agriculture and Conservation announces that the Mid-West Test Area is the sixth Manitoba region to adopt crop insurance with the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation. The area covers Whitehead Cornwallis Daly Elton Saskatchewan Odanab Minto Harrison Clanwilam and surrounding municipalities, bringing 30 percent of Manitoba farmers within reach of coverage as sales in all test areas continue strong.
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