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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
2
The Russell Banner lists subscription rates payable in advance. Authorized class matter by the Post Office as second by the Po Depart 26 Rangerson and H. M. Rutar publishers.
A condensed chronicle lists notable events from Russell area history. It mentions W H Reid leasing Queen's Hotel with possession October 1, a new mill dam at Asessippi, a miller manager appointment, private bank leadership changes, and yields for several farms. It also notes students departing for Winnipeg Medical College, a landmark fire destroying an early hotel opposite Wright Block, Dr W J Roche’s election, Mrs Wilson moving to Russell to open a boarding house, coal business sale, McRostie’s hall opening with a Crystal Rebekah Lodge dance, Col Mullins entering federal politics, scholarships awarded to Isobel Kippan and Mary Mosorondhon, a high Grade XII record, and a farewell party for Mr and Mrs de Balinhard prior to Saskatoon departure.
Sgt Barnett of Shilo, with World War II service in Italy France and Germany and later postings in Germany 1952 53 invites interested men ages 18 and older to discuss Army careers with him. He brings broad experience and authority on military life and opportunities.
Manitoba readers are told the 62 day duck season starts Friday noon across the province except the Delta Waterfowl Control Area. Prominent catches include a 12 pound pickerel by Rev. Hugh Bill and other big fish reports while warnings stress safe hunting and avoiding overextended shots. The piece also notes a timber wolf bounty interest, a BC predator story, Manitoba Rifle Team advances to Bisley, and Wawanesa Junior Rifle Club defending provincial title with Neepawa teams placing well.
Manitoba bankers and industrialists celebrate rapid expansion across the province driven by outside capital. The piece highlights rising secondary employment surpassing agriculture, planned mining at Mystery Lake with $100 million investments, oil output growth, a new canning plant, and Premier Campbell seeking British investment to fuel development, while residents accept foreign funding as the price of progress.
Provincial officials advise Manitoba farmers to blend brome grass seed with meadow fescue and alfalfa to stretch scarce seed. P H Ford of the Department of Agriculture says the 5 4 3 ratio aids seed handling and pasture. Early orders are urged as some brome seed may be exported.
A quirky broadcast teaser mentions Ev Dyson and Mani in a Manitoba context. The note references a 7:30 pm night event and invites readers to listen for reviews, entertainment anecdotes, and music while promoting the local power commission.
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