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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
1
Mayor Burgess chaired a meeting where about one hundred ratepayers witnessed film presentations by Rollie Shipley of Russell’s 75th anniversary scenes. The session covered town finances, budgets, and infrastructure progress including road, water, and library initiatives, with remarks from the school board and local officials.
At the last council meeting council approved 485.00 in grants to multiple groups including Russell Chamber of Commerce Salvation Army and Sacred Heart Hospital. Mayor Burgess with Councillors Bicknell and Clement present noted town accounts total 575.12 and waterworks 224.10. The secretary-treasurer was instructed to inform Rural Municipality of Russell that the town owns 15 acres on SE 4-21-28 to be placed on the roll and tax exempt as lagoon property.
The port of Churchill closed its navigation season with a new grain export record. Elevators on the Canadian National Railways line shipped 16,250,000 bushels via 48 ships in a two month period, surpassing the 1985 season totals of 38 ships and 13,077,845 bushels as CNR plans to move grain for winter storage ahead of the 1997 shipping season.
Raymond Dupuis QC of Montreal has been elected president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the 27th annual meeting in Quebec City October 15 to 18. He is president and managing director of Dupuis Freres Limitee and has long been active as national vice-president and Montreal district chamber president.
A well attended meeting Thursday evening re elected the hockey executive for the Intermediate ranks with one change Bill McNaughton replaces Ralph Robinson. President Bill Wilson chaired the session as 30 supporters discussed league plans roster and coaching. The club ended last season 567.26 in the red but started with a 316.59 surplus after member contributions.
The poultry department at the University of Manila hosts conferences next week to share the latest information and developments in poultry raising. They invite individuals to bring forward their problems and questions for discussion with experts.
Visiting Russell, Hon. Stuart S Garson voiced optimism for wheat marketing in the current crop year. He cited exports, trade agreements with Russia and credits aiding sales, and explained the Temporary Wheat Reserves Act which assists producers with carrying charges on deliveries.
The Womens Missionary Society met October 11 at 3 pm in Knox United Church basement with President Mrs. W J G Zwicker chairing. Twenty members and 21 visitors attended. 43 visits were recorded. Guest speaker Mrs. G Waddell of Roblin spoke on gratitude, prosperity, and sharing. Lunch and social time followed hosted by several members.
The Hon. C. L. Shuttleworth announced that James H. Clark age 32 was named Livestock Commissioner succeeding the late J. H. Conner. Clark born on a Brandon area farm, graduated in 1950 from the University of Manitoba with an agricultural degree, and after early posts joined the livestock branch in 1951. He most recently served as assistant Livestock Commissioner.
The Russell School Board seeks a favorable vote this Friday on a bylaw to raise 10000.00 to reduce debt and modernize the public school building. At least 6500.00 must be paid, with payments over ten years if approved. otherwise budgeted and possibly a single year levy. All electors may vote and should mark For the Bylaw.
A carrot in Harvey Hyde's garden pushed its nose through an enamelled insulator and was dug up last week. The fruit was notably smaller than the others, a result of its restricted growth environment.
The Home and School Association invites all interested persons to participate in a discussion themed Lets Discuss. The meeting will be held at Russell Collegiate on Tuesday, October 28, starting at o'clock.
All members of the Russell curling club and prospective curlers are invited to a semi annual meeting in the rink club rooms on Monday October 22 at 8 30 pm. Agenda includes plans for the big bonspiel when the club hosts North Western next January.
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