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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

4

Kernel smudge threat to wheat crops in western Canada

Dr J Greaney reports kernel smudge is a dangerous fungus in western Canadian wheat fields, causing seedling blight and root rot. Outbreaks tie to late summer to fall weather. rust resistant varieties may be more susceptible. No cure exists. diseased seed can still yield discolored kernels. Organic mercury dust advised if smudee rain used.

Canada J. Greaney Dominion Rust Research Laboratory

Millwood notes mark 80th birthday and local events

Neighborhood items report Mrs Storey’s 80th birthday celebrated with a surprise visit and 80 candles atop a birthday cake. A Junior Red Cross social and whist drive at the school raised 4.10 in proceeds. Contests, skits, fortunes, and songs framed a busy community weekend with several residents listed as visiting or traveling.

Millwood W.A Storey Junior Red Cross Muriel “Hickett O Canada Ellen Shaw Mavis Strugrell Madame Zariak Betty Thicket Wm. Brown A. R. Spencer Jack Self God Save the King Vic Strugnell Pp.c Winnipeg

Local Notes From Demain and Surroundings

Birdtail Mrs M Hoggle returns home in Demain Sask. Frank Stainer and Jas Sherritt visited York's last Sunday. John Plant couple home after motor trip to Winnipeg. Several 21 year class are called up for training. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mike Levenski on their marriage last week. Halloween passed quietly with local folk and shadows. Mrs Sam Glover of Winnipeg visited Mr and Mrs Wm Craig. Mervin Crookshank finishes contract at the school and at R K Plants. Mr and Mrs John Kataski return home from Brandon by motor.

M. Hoggle Demain Sask Frank Stainer Jas. Sherritt York John Plant Winnipeg Trming Mike Levenski Sam Glover Wm. Craig Mervin Crookshank R. K John Kataski Brandon

Wilder visit brings Eskimo tales to Fort Chimo pupils

Crosby Wilder and spouse Evely n Cope visited the district on a Tuesday night, sharing stories of the north with former pupils at the school. They offered Eskimo language snippets that amused the young attendees. Alfred Polding and sister Gwen plan a winter stay in Southern Manitoba.

D. A Wilderspin Evelyn Cope Fort Chimo North Widerspin Wilderspin

Regents visit highlights weekend in Regina and Millwood

Lloyd Schwalm of Regina spent the weekend at W. H. Schwalm's home. Visits extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Cartwright and family of Millwood and Mr. and Mrs. John Schwalm, plus Miss Wood of Eadcliffe, who called on W. H. Schwalm Sunday. Ted Bryer returned home last week from harvesting.

Lloyd Schwalm Regina W. H. Schwalm George Cartwright Millwood John Schwalm

West residents recount move to Port Arthur

Miss Rhoda Wise left last spring for Port Arthur where her parents reside. Mr and Mrs Wess Schwalm and family, who had lived in Regina the last few months, have returned to the farm.

West Rhoda Wise Port Arthur Wess Schwalm Regina

Vista Muriel Alexander Birthday Party Highlighted

Vista Muriel Alexander entertained her school chums Monday for an eighth birthday with neighbors and Relta Stitts seventh. Alex McPhail left Monday for Calgary to attend the UGG convention. Miss Verna McIntyre spent the weekend at her home. A local orchestra visit to Oakburn Friday drew many. Mrs Bruce hosted a Halloween party for her class Friday. Master Dean Hamilton enjoys holidays with grandparents at Russell. Johnston Rutherford, Sr, who spent two years in Vista, left Saturday for Russell.

Muriel Alexander Relta Stitts Alex McPhail Calgary UGG Verna McIntyre Oakburn Air Bruce Dean Hamilton R. Rutherford Russell Johnston Rutherford Vista

Local Notices From Glen Elmo Area

Glen Elmo farmers glad for recent rains. Mrs Anton Kostuik and daughter Annie visited her brother in Grandview last week. Mr and Mrs Anton Wladyka attended Matt Caraway's wedding. Tom Sitko of Vista visited the district. Mr and Mrs John Plant with Hedrick Peddie of Russell motored to Winnipeg Sund.

Anton Kostuik Annie Grandview Anton Wladyka Matt Caraway Tom Sitko Vista John Plant Hedrick Peddie Russell Winnipeg Sund

Local Social Notes And Weekend Trips Across The District

Miss Macy Brykalnik visits at her home here. Mike Piaista finished his new home and plans moving in soon. Nick Werbowski and George Hingie motor to Vista Sunday. Lena Wiadyka visits sister Irene at Angusville. Local youths attend a dance at Silver Beach Saturday. Some Halloween tricks cause slight damage with no injuries. John Hyske and von with Skorobahachs visit from Rossburn to Dauphin. John Olynisk and Nick Kaban travel to Ontario for work. Slon Bros of Oakburn visited the district last week.

Macy Brykalnik Mike Piaista Nick Werbowski George Hingie Vista Lena Wiadyka Irene Angusville Silver Beach Hallowe'en John Hyske Von Skorobahach Rossburn Dauphin John Olynisk Nick Kaban Ontario Slon Bros Oakburn

Pentecostal Church Notes Invites You to Sunday Services

The note invites attendance at Sunday services with Gospel in word and song. It mentions Russell Friday Bible Study at 8 pm and a service at Mrs L McIntosh's home. Sunday School in the mission hall at 1 30 pm and an evangelistic service at 2 30 am, plus midweek prayer and Bible study at 8 pm.

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