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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
A solemn commemorative piece recalls valiant hearts who died in conflict and sacrifice. It praises their knightly virtue and faith, invokes the crucified Redeemer, and asks for divine blessing on the land and the martyr’s memory as the nation grieves and honors its dead.
Speculators controlling sugar supplies face shortages as Manitoba debates recognition and legalization. Mennonites at Plum Coulee fined for neglecting public schooling. War production details outline rifle parts, shells, and gas output. Saskatchewan requires egg dealers to be licensed after June 1920 under the Egg Marketing Act.
Classified notice for Easter plants from Plants for Easter Pros Ltd offering lilies begonias ferns and more with display at Smellie. Includes dates Thursday and Saturday and references J and Warrington.
Mr. McFarlane, brother of William McFarlane, arrives from the east for a few days. Mrs. Busler and children, with her parents, head to Summerberry Sask for weeks. James Hainstock plans to fix Bert Gray's former home and expand the store, adding his residence and installing electric light. Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh move to Russell after renting their farm. A gathering at D. C. Stewart's for McIntosh and old friends. Communion service Sunday at 3 pm to raise funds for the Armenian Fund. Sunday School lesson Isreal Ruled by Judges.
Mr Julius Keiper visits Calgary while Mr Joe Dunn departs to Minnedosa as juryman. Mr Cochrane, Wat Dunn’s brother, arrives from the east to work for Wat Dunn. Arch McLennan and wife depart for Winnipeg with McLennan’s surgery good. Mrs McLennan recuperates. Bryant returns from the Old Country captivated by Scotland. J L McLennan moves to Burrows farm near a planned schoolhouse. George Halliday marries Miss Hetherington with vows at Mrs Patterson’s home. couple to reside on the old homestead and honeymoon in Winnipeg. Mrs Halliday’s home hosts a gathering with gifts including a cowhide suitcase and a wrist watch. Communion service slated for Sunday at 11 AM. church members to unite by certificate or profession. Armenian fund open collection urged. 260,000 homeless children need aid. $60 yearly to feed and educate each child. Sunday School to not meet next Sunday.
Reports from Neepawa cover court notes notables and community events. McLennan gazetted massistrate. Bijou shows What's Your Husband Doing with Douglas McLean and Doris May. open prairie chicken season set for Oct 15 to 22. town seeks 20000 for housing. church services and masquerade ball planned at The Bison Theatre. regional baseball reorganization and local auctions postponed by weather.
Christ Church outlines Easter services with Holy Communion at 8:35 a.m. and 11 a.m. Matins at 9:19 a.m. and other events including Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. and Evensong at 7:30 p.m. A Holy Communion preparation service is set for Saturday night. Good Friday services are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with an 8 p.m. Presbyterian Church service in the evening.
Dr H C Hodgson operates as a dentist at 212 Curry Building opposite the Postoffice in Winnipeg Manitoba. His practice location is listed for patients seeking dental services in the city.
The Easter program at the Presbyterian Church features the Children's Choir performing a series of musical numbers between readings of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Selections include Life's Jubilee, Come Ye to the Garden, He came to His own, For me, Sweetly rest, To Life Awake, Rest Crucified Redeemer, Fill the air with music, Beloved the Lord is risen, with duets and choruses.
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