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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
1
Easter week in Inglis and surrounding areas featured church events, visitors, and community notices. The Rev. Owens fills the pulpit until July, W.M.S. reports over 200 dollars raised with a 15 dollar Easter offering, and numerous residents travel for holidays or return home for break.
Members of the Russell unit A. and N. V. call a special meeting for Thursday May 1 at 8 p.m. in 10 C F Hall to discuss important business, followed by a lunch and programme. Bring a lunch basket. tea and coffee provided. A Brunswick Gramophone prize of 125 dollars awaits in the bean estimating contest starting May 1. Comrade Bob Smellie is in Winnipeg hospital after another operation for war wounds. wishing him a speedy recovery.
Grades shown in order of merit with student names and scores. Grade VI lists Will Charles Pagan 75 and Grace Pagan 74 among others. Grade IV includes Andrew Stewart 73 and Robbie Pagan 52. Grade senior records Sybil Henderson 78 and Rhoda Wise 66. Grade II junior features Millie Simms 63 and Minnie Nerbas 32. Grade I lists Dorothy Sykes 73 Merle Stewart 67 Billie Barry 63. Absent noted for Ivy Mansell and others. Teacher Mrs Allbright.
The W. L. will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. H. R. Barry on Wednesday May 14. Snowy weather and rough roads persist in parts of the district though some routes to S I verton Binsecarth Millwood and Cracknell are passable Eadcliffe remains hard to traverse Mrs A Leech visits her parents while Mr Leech moves to Edmonton for a new position.
Members convene at C. W. Thom's office on Tuesday April 29 at 7 30 p.m. for the annual meeting.
Rossburn Amateur Dramatic Society staged All a Mistake in Oddfellows Hall with a full house. Miss Sarah Young excelled as Miss Cornelia Skinner, while Miss Phyllis Young and Mr Ross drew laughs and applause. Proceeds benefited the Ladies Aid. several local residents and events followed, including Easter travels and community notices.
Mrs Law visits with Mr Bond and Mrs Bond before heading west from England. Farmers begin to move to the land as soil warms only slowly.
Next Sunday after Easter the parish will hold Morning Prayer and address at 11, Sunday School at 2 30, and Choral Evensong at 7.00. Mr Nixon of Binscarth will conduct. Junior Confirmation Friday 3.00 and adult Confirmation Friday 8.00 at the Rectory. Easter Day featured a full choral celebration, Holy Communion, and Festal Evensong amid new stained windows and flowers.
Mrs. Dr. Swan and family of Mc Gregor visit Mrs. Murdock. Miss Bond and Miss Mann spend Easter in the city. Miss Marlin holidays in Herbert Sask. Box Social at Community Hell with Crichton Bros. music. top bid $2.75. Miss Wilson home in Isabella for Easter. Miss Waller travels to Portage la Prairie for medical care. Mrs. A A Smith and family with Griswold, Man relatives. Chas Strachan’s new block near completion. N McLean family moved to Mr. Ind’s newly finished house. Miss Sinclair visiting Rossburn home.
Friday reception saw 16 join by confession plus others by church rector, totaling 24. Easter services drew 133 communicants and the choir received praise. Parish urges Parliament to enact organic union legislation. pastor to stay through July 1926. Mission Band concert, children shine. Sunday program features Amos and Hosea lesson.
The Bachelors are to be congratulated on their successful dance held Monday evening. The hall was nicely decorated and the guests were well cared for. Music by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Neepawa provided lively, high quality entertainment with a program featuring Waltz One Step Fox Trot Social Two Step Jersey and more followed by a supper.
A meeting is scheduled in the Wilson and Gien office on Thursday May 2 at 8 p m to discuss forming a new golf club.
Glenn Kilbourne and Carley Burch find a perilous test of love in a magnificent canyon setting. The tale unfolds with gripping drama as real people confront mountains and canyons, reaching a dramatic close. Available at The Banner Bookstore for $2.00.
A meeting will be held in the A. and N. Room on Monday April 28 at 8 p.m. All wishing to join this club should endeavor to be present.
On March 18 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs F Bryant. On April 18 a son arrived to Mr and Mrs Geo Phillips of Inglis Russell. In Boulton on April 16 a son was born to Rev es Keith.
J. G. Scott of Quebec, a Royal Grain Commission member, urged government funded immigration of skilled farmers from northern Europe to western Canada. He said selected agricultural immigrants would help solve Canada’s land-use problem, with a Manitoba Fort Garry Hotel interview noting potential U S arrivals bringing horses if they leave sheep and goats behind.
Local notes mention Arbor Day on May 5th, fairs on July 22nd and 23rd, and Thursday holidays beginning May 1st. Obituaries not present. Several townsfolk and visiting professionals are listed including A B Calis's 78th birthday on April 18th and various residents traveling to Winnipeg and Rapid City.
Special music filled the Silverton afternoon service as Mrs Howe and Mrs Horn sang solos and a duet with Mr and Mrs Praulx. Mrs Broadfoot led a group of eight children in How the Mission Band grows, while she reported on Portage la Prairie WMS work. Other notes include a broken collar bone from a fall, Easter holidays plans, and a recent dance that drew a fair crowd.
Silver Beech hosts boys and girls club school and church picnics starting May 24. Catering available on request with full accommodations. Swings and teeters free for children. request details at Box 120 Acg TM ville.
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