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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1964
Page
2
Incoherent note from editor B C Sanderson stating a regular publication schedule and a request for cash postage payment, with names and places garbled. The fragment references Main Street, Russell and Manitobe, and mentions editor and publisher role.
The issue notes the engagement of Miss Sara W. Sharmen to Mr. W. F. Kerr with Rev Geo Edminson presiding. It also covers the Russell Agricultural Society’s 22nd annual exhibition with a large crowd and horse exhibits totaling about 225 entries.
A brief collage cites 1914 and 1924 events with troop contingents and marriages. notes on a curling rink nearing completion, a long-time telephone staff member transfer, and the adoption of milking machines. Auctioneers report a busy fall with many farm property changes anticipated.
Fall 1964 fashion centers on a mix of Paris, London, New York and Milan influences. Stand up and Chelsea collars, long jackets, double breasted coats, and easy fit silhouettes dominate. Jumpers return with two and three way options, shifts evolve with detailed seaming, and the Tom Jones look brings ruffles bows and low necklines to blouses and dresses.
Miss Clem Robertson of Winnipeg visits relatives in the district for three weeks. Mr H Peters led a Sunday morning service at Dropmore United Church. Local residents and relatives travel to Brandon Winnipeg and Yorkton for visits and events. A whist drive and candy sale benefit the Junior Red Cross are planned for October 16. The RDG Church Club turkey supper drew many visitors. Phyllis Petz departs for Regina for employment and night courses.
Agricultural notes urge fall treatment of cattle for lice and warbles. The piece explains losses from warbles, wheel flies, and lice, and promotes pour on controls like Ruelene and Corral as simple, low cost, effective options with minimal side effects. It also notes lice cause ongoing distress and reduced cattle performance.
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