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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1964
Page
8
A Manitoba study surveyed grades 9 to 12 on beverage alcohol use, attitudes, and knowledge. It found most exposed to alcohol, varying abstinence, and that poor cognitive ability links to liberal drinking views. Robert Holloway led the Alcohol Education Service Manitoba.
Premier duff Roblin announced progress toward nationwide Manitoba crop insurance as federal reinsurance nears Senate approval. The plan mirrors Manitoba’s long‑standing proposal and cites crop insurance as a cornerstone of agricultural policy. The key unknown remains the premium cost to be set by agreement.
William T. Weir died August 13 after injuries from a Winnipeg car crash. Funeral August 20 at Knox United Church with interment at Russell Memorial Gardens. Born January 16, 1886 in Huron County Ontario. moved to Saltcoats 1901, then Russell 1942. Survived by wife Hazel and eight children, 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Hazel Lovella Weir died September 29 in Winnipeg General Hospital. funeral October 2 at Knox United Church with interment at Russell Memorial Gardens. Born December 22, 1906 in Churchbridge. lived in Russell. Survived by four children and three brothers. predeceased by husband and two siblings.
In Russell, residents are urged to back the Home & School group to prevent its dissolution. The organization funded a school patrol for safety, presented a graduation scholarship, awards a Marquette Festivals trophy, and hosted public meetings on consolidation and local industry. Plans for adult typing, teen driving, and bicycle safety courses were proposed for this year, with strong past donation support highlighting the need for continued active involvement.
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