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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
4
The Wetaskiwin Alberta Times reports a misprint where the wrong dealer’s nameplate appeared in a Chrysler and Plymouth advertisement. The paper notes many calls and jokes, but argues the error shows how widely the Times is read.
The Good Will Club met at Mrs W Davies home with six members including new member Mrs E M Paterson. The draw was won by Mrs Chas Dilts and lunch followed. Harrowby school opened Sept 6 with Mr A R Holman in charge. Measles strike Leonard Olson and Elliot Dilts. Rain halted threshing and a relief pumpman is on duty in Mr Bailey’s absence. Congratulations to Mrs Bennett on her birthday and best wishes for more years of happiness.
The Wiarton Ontario Echo notes a bride of 60 feet by 24 feet, built with steel beams, highlighting sturdy construction.
Mrs O Donnel and Corinne returned to Portage after a week with Mr and Mrs M D Winnipeg. Miss E Glasman, a primary teacher, spent the weekend at her Russell home. Miss Joyce Sitka, teacher at Boulton, and Miss Sylvia Macadenski of Eckford, spent the weekend at their homes here. Mr and Mrs Rod McCallum of Winnipeg spent a few days with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Les Hamilton. Miss Margaret Hay returned from a holiday trip to Winnipeg with her brother and sister. Mr B Rutherford of Russell is visiting Mr and Mrs HL Hamilton this week.
A reflective poem on wheat through history. The speaker notes wheat's role in ancient Egypt and biblical times and contrasts it with a 1939 wartime moment. The field glows gold under autumn wind, and the speaker sees beauty and national sustenance rather than mere crops.
The passage presents a history review quiz with questions on St George’s Cross, the Empire State Building, the Taj Mahal, and Watt’s steam engine, followed by a quoted note from the Toronto Globe and Mail about a proofreading lapse and criticism from the Vancouver Sun.
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