This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
1
Frank W. Stayner begins a new business career in Russell by opening a restaurant in the former Mrs. Maynes shop. The Russell curling rink collapsed during last week’s storm. Russell football wins Yorkton fair tournament with Dr. Barnardo's brass band placing second.
An August 4 1821 Banner letter laments luxuriant sow thistle growth on Russell streets and attributes it to soil richness and town council inaction. It also claims windborne seeds threatening nearby farms, illustrating local frustration across decades of Russell history.
A columnist urges skepticism toward free speech rhetoric while praising core ideals. The piece argues actions must match beliefs and encourages living by one's convictions rather than empty talk.
Lawrence Charles Boulton died at his home The Manor after a long illness. He was 68 years old, born December 10 1877 in Cobourg Ontario to Senator Charles A and Mrs Boulton. A Russell district lawyer, he practiced law until recently. The funeral will be at Christ Church Russell Friday at 2 20 PM with interment in Russell Cemetery.
Russell youth baseball squad, a 14 and under group, practiced all summer and opened with an 11 to 5 victory at Endcliffe. Lineup included Les Matheisen, Dean Vinnell, Jim Ridley, Laurie Whitmer, Lorne Schvajtm, Barry Virtue, Ken Cartwright, Tom Saunders and Arthur.
Ration Book No 6 distribution is planned for the week of September 16 across Manitoba and North Western Ontario. Local Ration Boards organize August meetings and enlist volunteers to aid the campaign. Mayor Andrew Mather chairs Russell Board with C J Maher as secretary. Volunteers should contact local board chairs or secretaries. Distribution dates will be set during August and publicized locally. Citizens urged to obtain ration books during local distribution to support volunteers.
All members of the Russell Legion No. 159 and Ledies Auxiliary are invited to a Legion Picnic at Silver Beach on Sunday August 11 1946. Please bring eating utensils and those needing transportation should give their names to Comrade Harold Clement or Comrade Dicketts.
Walter Kamsack, after 17 years trapping blue foxes across the Aleutian chain, returns to Russell with stories of life in the north. He served as a civilian scout during World War II, helped in reconnaissance and the retaking of Kiska and Attu, and plans to resume fox farming once back from his holiday.
A pretty wedding solemnized July 1 at Harrowby United Church tied Loma Mae Bennett daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bennett to Sterling Veitch son of Mrs. Joyner and the late Mr. Veitch. Rev. J E McNeill officiated with ferns and carnations in the decorations. The bride wore net over satin with lily point sleeves and a fingertip veil. she carried red roses. Bridesmaid Miss Margaret Chandler wore pastel blue and pink roses. groomsman was Rowat Veitch. ushers Gordon Chandler and Douglas Bennett. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home before the couple departed for Clear Lake. The bride wore a gold dressmaker suit for the trip. They reside at Rossburn. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr and Mrs Paul Kalinuk announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline to Mr Michael Sidoryk on Sunday July 28 at 11 am in the Greek Catholic Church at Angusville.
Anne Snitynsky, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Snitynsky, wed Frank Kominko son of Mr and Mrs Peter Kominko at Kominko Snitynsky Rossburn Greek Catholic church on July 12. Rev M Shwed officiated. The bride wore a floor length white net gown with veil and a wreath of white coronations. She carried Calas Lillies and wore a white rose corsage. Attendants were cousin Miss Rosie Chuhay and Miss Beatrice Kominko sister of the groom in pink rose gowns. Flower girl Lillian Kalyniak wore white and carried pink roses. Groom’s attendants included his brother Pte Alex Kominko and Mike Snitynsky. Reception followed at the belief home. The couple departed for Winnipeg and the east and will reside south of Bin-.
Senior members of the Kieper family longtime pioneers in the district enjoyed a Sunday gathering at Silver Beach. Present were John H. Kieper and son John Lowell of San Diego California Chas Kieper of Radisson Sask Mrs John Hertlein Sr and Julius Kieper of Russell.
The crop report shows generally good conditions across the prairie region with cooler weather and frost damage noted in northern areas. Southern Manitoba reports strong progress with adequate moisture, swathing just starting, and beets and peas advancing. wheat and coarse grains largely headed out and overall conditions deemed satisfactory.
The Department of National Health and Welfare urges home makers to can fruits and vegetables this year. Canning provides healthful food and expands shipments to more needy people, according to department nutrition experts.
Russell Board of Trade’s Retail Merchants section plans a regular radio program on CJGX Yorkton starting mid August. The serial Mutiny on the High Seas will air between 5 and 6 pm on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday with ad spots for Russell and its business locations. Further scheduling details will be announced later.
Ruswell baseball team competed in two week long tournament play facing close defeats. At Fox Warren Langenburg edged Ruswell in a 11 inning contest. In Langenburg Ruswell beat Foxwarren 1-0 then fell 3-2 to Churchbridge.
Mayor Mather presided with Councillors Cross McLennan and Gillespie at July 11 meeting approving 834.60 for sanitary room equipment and other accounts. A 100 donation to the Russell Agricultural Society was approved. July 25 sale of lots 25 and south 10 feet of lot 24, block 83 plan to James Chervoneck for 1400. Hotel business tax set at 10 percent for 1946. 531.70 in payments including 300 to Russell Film Council for a town film projector.
A brief quote on teamwork as a path to democracy in industry stresses collective effort over reduced work for better pay and broader dividends.
The CPR observer reports a heat wave with highs Tuesday 93, Friday 91, Saturday 80, Sunday 82, Monday 89. Crops respond well, rain not essential. Two new businesses are under construction behind Clement's garage and near Sheffield's studio. Silver Beach draws large crowds with busy picnics and Sunday School gatherings. John Stefanishyn adds a large pavilion. Bruce and Reg brighten cottages with fresh paint.
A note warns of a paper bag shortage and asks housewives to save and return bags to stores. A Saturday night collision south of Binscarth involved two cars but injuries were not reported. Mrs. Storey and companions stopped before a highway curve when a Winnipeg driver failed to turn, hitting Mrs. Storey’s parked car causing minor damage.
Russell J E McNeill minister leads service at 11 am with Rev William Holmes preaching at Knox United Church in the morning. community members invited to attend this religious service.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.