Civic duty and passion for local government in Manitoba towns
A Canada Manitoba perspective urges ratepayers to fill council and school board vacancies. It laments widespread apathy and acclaimations while praising public-spirited citizens who endure sacrifice for local governance. Includes a travelogue slice on Los Angeles and American civic contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhew
Manitoba
Pen Picture
Los Angeles
California
Ambassador Hotel
Walt Disney
Disneyland
General Dubie
LA County
Canada
Auto Court
L.A
U.S.A
Russell Banner Payment Rates and Publishing Details
The Russell Banner lists subscription rates payable in advance for within trading areas at $300 per year, outside district at $300, and outside Canada at $300 per year. It notes CWNA membership and designation as second class matter by the Post Office Department Ottens, Canada. Sanderson and H. M. Rutar are publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Manitoba
CWNA
Post Office Department
Ottens
Russell community notes reflect a century of local change
A collage of items tracks notable moves births and events from 1910 to 1995 in Russell. W McCannon moves to Winnipeg ending a prominent local presence. John Lawther arrives with a large family to Shell River. Farms and businesses shift ownership while schools clubs and church groups appoint leaders.
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Russell
W. McCannon
Winnipeg
Old Country
John Lawther
Ireland
Lawther
Shell River
Florence Setter
Russell School
Provincial briefs highlight local bylaw clash and civic plans
A Manitoba council motion seeks action against a local resident for not meeting construction bylaw requirements. Reports note a Swan River plywood factory now producing and selling from Winnipeg to Flin Flon and locally. Other items cover a dial phone switchover, a prize fishing catch near Maxwell’s, a St Vital chorus club, Selkirk school board finances, and marked parking on Birtles Main street with strict no yellow zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
Swan River Star & Times
Swan River
Winnipeg
Flin Flon
Hamiota Echo
Hamiota - Oakner
Minnedosa Tribune
Stuart Garson
John Diefenbaker
Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce
Reston Recorder
M. Thomson
Manitoba Telephone System
Recorder
Rossburn Review
Maxwell's
Matt Olynyk
John Maydaniuk
Steve. Yydaniuk
St Vital
Adeline
St. Vital
Selkirk Enterprise
Selkirk
Eye-wuteens
Birtles Main
Western Canada wheat shows higher protein content in 1955
After a wet spring many feared low protein, but favorable late summer weather lifted quality. Preliminary estimates place Manitoba at 136 percent, Saskatchewan 134 percent, and Alberta 129 percent, with Manitoba leading protein levels for the first time since 1942. The high grade crop holds significance for Western markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
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Wistorti
Russell Banner
Sanderson and
H. M. Rutar
Leon Wolfson
Barnardo Farm
France
Uni
Ted
Mr. De_Montbell
Camp Sewell
Overseas
W. W. W. Wilson
Wasyl Holunga
Lennard
Alex Flandra
Ix Tilinski
Shellmawn Community — Club
R. Lowenverger
N. Stewart
G. Nevill
Amelia
Margaret Busch
Rita Young
Toby Stewart
Girls Club of the Union Church
D. D. Millar
Eva Matheson
M. Crerar
Amy Callin
B. Currie
Calgary
Augusta M. Clee
H. Clee
Cecil A. Camy
R. M. Anderson
Silverton
Cora Hind
Claude Nield
Angusville
P. H. Nelson
W. J. Smetherham
Shellmouth
United Church
Birtle
J. L. Mander
Waywassecapow Oil Co. ,Ltd
Lizard Point Oil Company
Minniska School
Red Cross
Kenneth Nickel
Eleanor Hackman
Irene Hertlein
Isobel McLennan
Bell
THE
Youle
FCC Bank
Drewrys
PRLD
Minneapolis
Massey Model
John Deere
E. C. Shepherd
Russell, Man
Malting Barley Growers
Palgary
Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Ngusville
Birdtail
Cracknell
Endcliffe
Inglis
Yours
RCA
RCAF
Rexel Canadien Air
Royal Canadian Air Force
108Th Street
Brandon
Man
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