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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
1
The Russell Parks Board hosts a special night at the Agricultural Grounds park with the Russell Siks' Band delivering a 3 pm concert Monday September 15. Residents are invited to harmonize, enjoy corn and coffee, and contribute to a silver collection benefiting the band fund.
Ken Margerts completes his first cattle shipment to the United States market, 32 head sold at Sioux City Iowa after a truck run from Russell. The cattle were tested before leaving Russell and weighed at Emerson. Duty was 1s per pound over 700 and 2i on under 100 pounds. net results beat Winnipeg sales.
Dauphin Herald and Press editor and Russell H Robbins business agent for carpenters union local 343 were named to the University of Manitoba Board of Governors. Alfred R Tucker was reappointed for a further three year term by order in council.
The St Lazare Athletic Association committee defends its HOUSO event held Sept 3, 1958, saying winner Gordon Williams was treated to the satisfaction of him and his close circle. They regret any misperception and pledge continued village support.
At the 39th CWNA convention in Toronto Hugh E McCormick urged members to promote weekly newspapers as vital advertising media. He noted five million Canadian readers and warned of closures if weeklies fail to compete with rising costs and new media. The convention highlighted a new public relations department and staff to aid CWNA members.
Manitoba oil output held above half a million barrels per month in July with 783 producing wells yielding 512120 barrels. June saw 501080 barrels from 777 wells. Minister Gur ney Evans reported cumulative 911 production at 22,460,795 barrels through July and an average daily output of 16520 barrels.
Manitoba reports 688 candidates accepted for teacher training from about 900 applicants. Minister Stewart E. McLean noted 189 applications remain pending and that additional students will pursue education degrees at the University of Manitoba and Brandon College.
Mrs. Isabelle Waddell reports Harold Waddell has been named president of Parr Bragg Mec Pherson Ltd a North Vancouver real estate and insurance firm. Waddell raised in Russell purchased Harry Parrs interests and will head the real estate department with Parr remaining as director.
Two Angus school students receive bursaries under the government plan. Shirley Chuchmuch gets 500 dollars to study at United College opening September 23. Colleen King receives 400 dollars to attend the University of Manitoba. Congratulations are extended to both students.
Dr M R Melver, Fresident of its Stanton Serical Association, announces MSTA backs a provincewide spelling and public speaking competition. The event invites all school children to compete in designated venues with provincial support from Minister Stewart E McLean and education authorities.
The Silverson W M S convened Wednesday afternoon with President Mas A M Coulter presiding. Mrs M S Coulter led worship and discussion on Christions' Concerns of Our North American Neighbours. Mrs Fraser reported sending 407 to Presbyterial treasurer for first half.
Provincial government weighing expansion of the driver improvement program to rural Manitoba to match rising vehicle numbers. Minister I B Carroll said cabinet studying data with an early policy decision expected. Vehicle registrations rose from 168000 in 1950 to 272000, underscoring the program’s growth.
A hunter on Henry Siwak's farm bagged a banded duck from a series. Band No. 6217-97413 is identified. The series includes another band 627-97456 linked to a duck captured weeks earlier. Ken Reavie and the group documented the finds after opening day.
Community events centered on the mass public with two notable gatherings. Bill Stasiuk received a purse from Dick Wheatley at a Wednesday evening tribute to a groom set for Saturday. Keith McComb leaves for Fargo NC this weekend. Len Margetts and others presented purses and farewell tokens from the Legion Elks and various clubs.
Two familiar townsfolk arrived at the town office with a dollar to cover parking violations. The scene suggests the new police presence is enforcing rules without favoritism.
No startling repercussions reported in these parts due to an hour-long power outage on Sunday night.
Poem praises a rural teacher for guiding generations of students. It recalls their calm voice in moments of fear, teaching reason, democracy, and the beauty of nature. The piece ends with graduates facing college life, acknowledging the path they've traveled.
The Home and School Association holds its first executive meeting of the season on September 6 to plan the general meeting on September 23. “Meet the Teacher Night” was confirmed as the annual popular event.
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