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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
1
A compact timeline from The Banner recalls events and notes across years 1901 1906 1911 1916 1921 1926 1931 1936. It mentions Barnardo Home trips CPR wrecks Russell baseball and tennis clubs reorganizations fire damage city life and local education and cultural activities with named people places and institutions.
Rev. GH Adem leads the Parish of CHRIST CHURCH on the South Sunday in Lent with an 11 am Martins and Sermon and a 12:30 pm Church School. The service theme centers on Passion Sunday observances for parishioners and attendees.
The town council passed three readings of by laws governing lot sales at the recent meeting. Final sanctions were given for parcels to Thos C Dilling Mike Snitysnky Joe Sawaryn John P ski and Jeck Robertson. A new motion lets World War Two veterans purchase lots at 1.00 each if they erect a dwelling within a year valued at least 2000. Mayor Mather presided with Councillors McLennan Bicknell and Gillespie present.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion BESL hosted a Welcome Home dance on Friday March 29 at the Vets hall for returned service personnel. A capacity crowd from Roblin and elsewhere attended as red white and blue decor brightened the hall. Rod Clement presided as master of ceremonies and the event closed with God Save the King after a supper and extended dancing.
The Russell Board of Trade last Friday appointed a committee to organize a baseball tournament in June. Members J. A. Burgess L. Leifer Dr C. C. Graham W. Westwood and E. C. Sanderson will seek grounds from the agricultural society set a date arrange advertising and secure business backing to benefit the memorial project.
The Rev. G. H. Adams has been appointed Rector of the parishes of Russell and Bmscarth after serving with the Canadian army overseas. He previously held posts at Pilot Mound and Holland, Manitoba, and is expected to take up duties this week.
A brief church notice from Marchwell Sask lists Russell Pentecostal LooF Hall events with Sunday School at 1 pm and a devotional in the evening. It includes a mailing address Box 20 and quotes a Bible verse Jn 11 26 about eternal life, mentioning Pastor Mas 1 and other obscured names.
Russell residents attended Ducks Unlimited film showings as Frank C. Ward spoke and screened wildlife conservation films. A town meeting at theVets club rooms aimed to revive local baseball with a weekly home game and a league for school and senior players, while Game and Fish Association discussed pickerel and bass stocking and Manitoba delegates.
Ira Mann was elected president of the first organized Board of Trade at Angusville. A strong slate of officers includes Itza Mann as president Dan Gallant as vice president Thos Ratcliffe as secretary treasurer M Hnatuke Stanley Siwak Mike Gallant John Stefanishyn and C H Staples on the executive committee The board has thirty five members and will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Russell J. E. McNeill M.A B.D minister leads Knox United Church with 11 am sermon No Cowards and 7 pm sermon On Whose Authority highlighting church programs and address for weekly worship times.
A joint committee of the Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion and Russell Lodge No. 20 BPO Elks plans to revive the 24th of May softball tournament this year. They are arranging events and prize money and will announce details soon.
A fragment recalls World War I’s mustard gas scare and Canada’s role in moving large stocks by rail. Officers assisted and special anti gas measures protected cars loaded with drums of agent. The historic transport spanned long distances, with protective papers and heavy lumber securing each car.
List No. 1 shows numerous donors and amounts to the Red Cross drive, with offerings from Miss K. Goda to Miss B. Alexander. Donations may be left at the bank or post office as canvassers finish rounds. Major gifts include Dr. T. W. Shaw 100, H. Clee 100, J. Flett 1 and Queen's Hotel 20.
At the Minniska school annual meeting the Red Cross elected officers and kept most committees intact with the exception of vice-president. 1946 officers listed include President Tim Dunn and Vice-President Jack J. en. Wm. Yuel is secretary and Willis Keiper treasurer. Other roles span general committee convenors A. J. Mushumanlund and Mrs. Chas. McFarlane, work committee convenor Mrs. Tim Dunn, knitting Miss S. Hackman, sewing Mrs. F. Hertlein, auditor Malcolm McLennan. Financial report shows 1945 receipts of 388.87 from campaign, 55.95 from dances and concerts, 51.87 from hot dogs, 5.27 other items, and funds on hand 50.00 after remittance to Winnipeg office 887.47 and gas lamp 7.30.
In a March 29 ceremony at 7 pm at the Coulter home in Silverton, Rev. S R Vincent joined Janet Marion McLeod and James Irwin Angus in marriage. Janet wore a brown themed ensemble with Briarcliffe roses, while Ruth McLeod attended in peace blue. Dale roses were worn by the bride’s sister and Angus Rinn served as best man.
Towns across the province advance plans for improvements and water and sewerage in Russell appear financially sound with over $48 000 in cash assets at end of 1945. Debentures at low interest could fund works. Red Cross Gladiolus Draw by R G Ledingham offers 3500 bulbs with 50 prize packages on May 1. Local sports revival includes tennis, baseball, golf, and a softball tournament May 24 followed by a major baseball tourney in June. A long distance call links London to Dennis Long in Russell.
A farmer near MacDonald landed a monster jack from a shallow creek using a club and a pole through its gill. The fish weighed 24 pounds 12 ounces and the writer teases bragging rivals. The column promises a prize for best local fish story as season opens and Izaak Walton's Corner returns weekly.
Virs. Angus departs for Winnipeg wearing a gold dressmaker suit paired with a sage green boucle top coat, notable for its bold color combination and tailored fit.
Mary Rabb Molly Mather became Mrs John Gerald Mcintosh at a quiet March 16 ceremony in Knox church parlour Winnipeg. The bride, second daughter of A Mather Russell, wore powder blue with pink accessories and roses. The couple left for a wedding trip to Minneapolis and will reside in Sheridan Manitoba.
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