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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
2
The Russell Banner, a weekly paper from Maio to Manitoba, is printed with rates in advance and mail authorization. E C Senderson and H M Rutar are listed as publishers.
A compact retrospective notes Moore McPadden a veteran druggist at W Ledingham's drug store fifty years ago in 1913. It records a post office move, local store ads, and managerial changes in 1933 and 1943. Ten years ago in 1953 coffee rose to ten cents and a church theatre party preceded by refreshments. A new United Grain Growers annex foundations, storage capacity 80,000 bushels, and planned immediate construction.
A brief fact note suggests Eskimos rarely have dental troubles when not eating white man’s food. Eskimo diet of raw meat and chewing animal hides to soften them for clothing is proposed as the reason.
Alwyn Coulter described seed lots and ranch visits on a U S tour noting larger operations. The event will show full lines of equipment in Brandon with a Russell district invitation on November 2. Lice and warbles cost cattle weight and dollars, but systemic controls in spray or pour on form can reduce losses and boost growth.
A UPPER ROOM reflection recalls a traveler in a distant district who received water and wood as a guest. He used resources, earned reprimand, and learns the parable of living Faith through action. Jesus commands to do what he instructs, avoiding idleness and neglect of service.
A letter from Pastor Robert Neumann of Inglis1 Ontario discusses the Bay Chaleur phantom ship sighting known as the Ship of Fire. He ties regional superstition to folklore while critiquing aid to communist countries and urging Canadians to donate to UNICEF only for needy local children.
Russell Barnes appeals to readers, insisting on freedom of the press and citizen rights in a free country. He urges teachers and the public to consider the implications of Halloween practices under democratic liberties.
Canada faces a peak wheat and flour export season with plans from rain handling firms railways mills and the Canadian Wheat Board to maximize throughput. Farmers must ensure steady deliveries to meet existing commitments and position grain for possible future demand amid favorable weather and cautious selling after year end.
The report notes that grain must reach terminals sooner, with emphasis on finishing by the end of June rather than July to ensure timely delivery, reflecting press concern over shipping schedules and logistical pacing.
Ambrose Hills discusses the Canadian Centenary Council and the Manitoba Symposium planned for late October. Registrations from educational groups, media, religious bodies, farm groups, and labor circles show strong interest in boosting national identity. The event aims to foster dialogue among English, French, non English, and non French communities, with a panel of well known speakers and three days of discussion on reuniting Canada after the war era.
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