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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
2
The Russell Banner lists subscription rates on Main Street Russell and details about Canada Canada Post Office Department changes. Notable names include Sanderson and H M Rutar, publishers, with references to Manitoba and the CWA division.
Hilo 55 years ago notes W B Lennard adds an up to date elevator at his station warehouse to handle all kinds of rain. Also Gordon Kippan gains a second class certificate as of October 1901. Twenty five years ago reports new telephone subscribers adding to local phone holders. The Shell river bridge on No 31 highway nears completion with grading to Roblin likely within three weeks. Scott Ells of Foxwarren contracted for gravelling No 4 west with 30 trucks active. Twenty years ago Jack Gray and family plan to move to Vancouver Island, Jack Shipp leases their Craigie district farm, work begins on a rink at Eadcliffe, C P Coulter sells Silverton hardware to E P Stewart and Bell. AS years ago in 1941 post office special arrangements to receive donated books for Canadian Arm Forces camps in Canada and Newfoundland.
The piece argues Manitoba weekly newspapers are community pillars aiding progress and civic pride. It notes editors mingle with readers, provide ads for local groups, and fund printing while stressing the need for public appreciation of this essential public service.
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