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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
1
A royal portrait greets the silver wedding anniversary of their majesties the King and Queen. The image shows a wealth of understanding and devotion evident on their faces as the couple commemorates the milestone.
The Russell Board of Trade faces a pivotal meeting on Friday May 7 in the Legion Rooms. Officers who have led since the annual meeting seek renewed interest or closure of the books. Letters to all members urge keeping the date open.
Baseballers outline an active season with coaches appointed by the executive. The new officers listed include RW. Dalton RL. St. John and J. A. Burgess as part of the executive committee. The plan aims to organize a senior level program.
Record shows ongoing Saint donations received at The Royal Bank and post office for the 1948 Red Cross drive. Notable entries include Gen. Coulis rho with 0.00 and G. Drever with 10.00.
Flood conditions intensify in Assiniboine at Shellmouth and Millwood with three foot rise in 24 hours at Millwood and a 17 foot depth on Wednesday. Bridges washed out on the trade west of the main bridge and farmers west of the river cut off from town. A oat service begins for marooned residents while traffic on the Birtrail resumes to Rossburn outside No 4 highway. Creeks run high though no alarm, Skunk Creek hits record highs then eases.
Extensive repairs are under way at the exhibition hall of the Agricultural grounds marred by youth vandalism. The Agricultural Society warns parents to discipline children or face prosecution. Livestock owners are informed that animals running at large will be impounded in the future.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the section hosted at the A and N W hall drawing 128 players. Seventeen tables played bridge, five whist, four for 500 and six for cribbage. After an hour and a half of play.
The Manitoba Curling Association, at its Winnipeg meeting, adopted a district based system to select representatives for the Macdonalds Brier Tankard. Over fifty rural clubs attended, with J A Burgess and Harry Armstrong among delegates from Russell and Inglis. A free-playdown will lead to British Consols playdowns next year, and districts will crown winners to compete in the British Consols event.
A local canvass collected donations for Memorial Rink, with community members and businesses contributing various amounts. Notable gifts include Frank Clement & Sons 500.00, Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Ledingham 350.00, and Central Hotel 100.00, among many others.
Local readers push to show untidy streets back lanes and public facilities as Emerson endures the Red River flood. Dr Ada Wallace, former Russell resident and medical health officer, has worked night and day as Emerson’s sole physician in the crisis era, aiding flood victims.
District wide effort seeks 65 percent farm sign ups across Boulton Silver Creek and surrounding townships to electrify the area. A $65 deposit funds the contract and can be offset by appliance purchases. minimum monthly bill 3.60 with 10 percent early payment discount. Meetings set May 6 Inglis School and May 8 Minniska School to organize committees and sign ups.
Last Friday April 23 Grade XI RCMP program showcased training with dogs and a presentation titled Making Mounties. Col Boncey delivered a brief talk on the program aims and methods.
A humorous Punch caption places Joe McCarthy in a celestial setting facing an all star lineup at the Pearly Gates. The piece imagines him challenging any opposing team but notes no rival could be found.
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