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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
1
A week of heat peaked at 95 degrees with a one hour Sunday shower easing crop concerns. The area logged 0.5 inches, first real rain since April 27, after a dry April to July period. May and June totals are given, with 1951 rainfall below six-year average and a decade-spanning rainfall table.
The Russell Town Council met on July 26 with Acting Mayor Gillespie presiding. Stewart McLennan secured title to the west 78 feet of lot 26 block 121 plan 877, Joe Gallant title to lot 11 block 70 plan O, and William Russell Setter titles to lots 2 and 28 block 96 plan O. Accounts totaling $1102.20 were approved for payment. The council asked Manitoba Power Commission to install a 100 watt street lamp at Memorial and Heather streets. Councillors Bicknell Clement Margetts also attended.
Equipment shifts from Madeline No. 1 to Imperial Foxwarren No. 1 on Mrs. Gladys Honey’s farm in section 32 township 19 range 27. Crown holds mineral rights. Made line site drilled to nearly 4,490 feet with only a trace of oil.
Hydro workers extended service to Solsgirth and Kelloe and added about 340 rural customers in June. W. D. Fallis announced plans to electrify more farms under the 1951 program, with upgrades at Crystal City and new facilities at Clear Lake Keewer water? Letellier terminal on the 66 000 volt line from Winnipeg.
A lone assailant disrupted a quiet town late Monday night attacking Corporal Rothery during a disorderly arrest. Dan Davies of Harrowby subdued after gouging, face beating with a flashlight, and fleeing. Constable Ingles injured, brake in ankle during pursuit. Suspect captured and jailed in Brandon.
Manitoba post offices begin distributing old age security forms as regional director C B Howden explains that current pensioners need not reapply. About 18,000 eligible for unchanged benefits and new applicants must show age proof by January cheque issuance. Submissions to Lindsay Building Winnipeg must confirm age and residence. documents can be returned.
Ideal weather brought a large Rossburn Agricultural Society crowd to the annual fair on Tuesday. Major attractions were baseball and horse races with district stables including Norman McLennan Geo Heap and Ralph Zimmer participating.
Two obituary notices from Russell area: Thomas Greaves died at his Russell residence age 88. He helped found the Russell Agricultural Society and is survived by two sons, a daughter, and a sister. Funeral in Christ Anglican Church, burial in Russell Cemetery. Anthonia Javra, 78, born in Poland, died after a week illness at Sacred Heart hospital. Survived by seven daughters and five sons, many grandchildren. Funeral held at Holy Trinity Angusville with burial.
Mr and Mrs Clementy return from six weeks in England and Scotland and a five day Paris visit. They flew Goose Bay to London in 14 hours and stayed in Carluke Scotland visiting Glasgow Edinburgh Aberdeen and Inverness. They toured Westminster Abbey the House of Commons and Festival of Britain and noted London recreation parks and second hand clothing. They brought home a piece of the plane Rod crashed in the war.
Jas. Smart head of Canada’s national parks toured Silver Beach last week to assess lake conditions before proposing its addition to the national park system. He was joined by Mr. Pearce of Clear Lake and met by Rod Clement R. C. Smellie Frank Jones Frank Robertson and Cec Sanderson of Russell.
Demonstration held at W. Davidson's farm on Monday. Five representatives from Rock Island Illinois attended. Sponsored by dealers at Russell Langenburg Churchbridge Rossburn and Birtle. Gerald Davidson won the field prize of a car battery.
Rev. W. M. Turnbull aged 72 former minister of the Silverton charge of the United Church died at his Brandon home last week. A Silverton resident from 1929 to 1982 he served many years at Moore Park United Church. Funeral was held at Oak River United Church. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Margaret who remains at home and Mary in Winnipeg.
In Mani toba towns the first Monday in August marks the civic holiday. Russell faces a heated, controversial decision as the pro side gains and a lone critic defeats them at a Town Council meeting. A Chamber of Commerce executive session ended in a stalemate.
The issue notes an upcoming subscription rate hike effective September 1 due to rising newsprint costs. The decision followed recent price jumps, including a July 1 increase, which pushed the venture to act.
A complaint from Inglis notes weak support for last Wednesday's sports in the northern town. Only four Russell visitors were counted at the grounds, prompting a call to improve future attendance to maintain friendly ties with neighboring communities.
Local residents hosted relatives and friends from Regina Prince Albert Winnipeg Foxwarren and Stonewall over the weekend.Names include Ivan McCann Minnedosa Dolf Wileman Wileman Giles Pitts Schwalm Davidson Shauna Williams McCann Cook Bird Trapp and Liske. Visitors spent a few days at family homes and toward the end of the week several hosted or visited relatives.
The six cent per bushel wheat price rise announced by Canada under the International Wheat Agreement prompts questions of legality and timing. Britain and other importers protest the carrying charge as agreements require buyer and seller to set costs. Farmers claim losses of about 45 cents per bushel amid ongoing Wheat Agreement disputes.
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