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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
8
Manitoba sees heavy fishing activity with about one in ten adults angling. Last year, residents and tourists logged 1.25 million fishing days across Whiteshell 31 percent and Central Manitoba 28 percent. Ages under 45 accounted for 65 percent. men outnumbered women two to one. Tourists and Americans comprised a notable share of visitors.
The University of Manitoba will hold convocation May 23 and 24 on the Fort Garry campus. 467 graduates, including Brian Ackroyd Pettitt and Graeme Neil Forsyth, will receive diplomas and certificates from deans after being presented to Chancellor Sam uel Freedman.
Royal Bank announces extended farm lending policy enabling branch managers to consult agricultural economists across three provinces. Managers will gain training in farm production economics and accounting to aid farmers beyond credit. The bank donates 5000 to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta universities for farm finance research.
In the Angusville area Rural Scene reports soil mifting and wind erosion over recent days. The writer cites winds 15 to 35 mph historically, low district precipitation, and soil salinity complicating irrigation. A call for methods to slow evaporation follows, and introducing new Home Economist Joan Dicken from Milestone.
Municipalities may pass rules to curb derelict vehicles on private property. Proposals outline penalties for owners of both the vehicle and property where removal occurs. The discussion notes life expectancy losses for heavy smokers based on a 25 year old American male cohort.
The Rural Municipality of Silver Creek invites tenders until 5 pm on June 13 for Lots 12 and 13, Block 3, Plan 514, including a one story frame dwelling. Purchase effective when occupant vacates in fall 963. Cash terms. highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tender must be sealed and marked Tender and mailed or delivered to A. Chaytor, Assessor.
A brief item noting a daily routine of living in the home, performing domestic tasks, and caring for small children. The entry underscores household duties as a regular, full-time responsibility within a family setting.
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