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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
A wedding on August 6 at the McDonagh home united Martha McDonagh with Franklin T. Matheson. The report also notes recent teacher certification winners, and several other local events and happenings from 1901, 1910s to 1920s, including marriages, school staff, and a fire engine demonstration.
Edward and Walter Hainas of Teglis are jailed in Brandon on a charge of robbing a home safe from Albert Zimmer’s residence three miles north of Cracknell on July 26. The safe was found unopened with $450 in cash and $400 in War Savings Certificates inside. the brothers were remanded until Friday, with a further remand to a date to be set.
Airmen atop Russell’s hall display a large PUSSELL, signaling improved navigation aids for the air base personnel. Veterans observe the emblem as a visible marker aiding orientation and unit identity in the area.
Mrs J H McLennan dies Sunday after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the United church with Rev Jas Meiveil officiating. Interment at Minniska Cemetery. She was born December 5 1885 in Minniska district and married J Harvey McLennan January 24 1912. Survived by husband one daughter Eleanor Winnipeg two sons Norman and Archie at home five brothers and two sisters all of Russell district. She was active in church work and community affairs and for 20 years associate director for the Russell Agricultural Society.
The Sacred Heart hospital undergoes alterations. The northwest wing is torn down for a new two storey brick veneer addition providing more hospital space and living quarters for the Sisters. A glazed verandah will extend the west end. A hot water heating system will be installed throughout. James Donaghue secured the contract.
Residents watched a Northern Ontario Algonquin regiment company perform maneuvers and platoon drill with over one hundred officers and men. The ATC band led by Charlie Herald provided music, and Major Troy explained the exercises including extended order attack and a smoke screened assault. A softball and baseball game followed, then a dance funded by the Russell War Charities Board.
Mrs Rice Bradley of Morden visits her cousin Mrs James Jackson as Christmas season notices detail Red Cross quilting bees. Eight quilts were sent to Winnipeg HQ while committees were appointed, including convenor Mrs J Lorimer and sewing convenor Mrs R Breckenridge. Several residents' travels and farewells are noted along with two weddings of local families.
The column notes the death of Mrs. Harvey McLennan with sympathy to her husband and family. John W. Anderson left for Vancouver after a home visit. Rev. Robert Leighton to arrive for first service next Sunday. Corley family shared a picnic at Clear Lake with Plumas district friends. Jean Keating wed Wm. Chase at Emerson United Church Manse. The couple will live on their Brunkild farm. Granny Corley, 97, celebrated her birthday. Sybil Cochrane visited Russell with grandmother H. Cochrane. Peggy Anderson guests at Penrith with Jean Stewart. Barker Jackson’s sisters report his death at Peace River. Wm. Jackson visited Edward and Berker amid illness. Roberta Cochrane, J. Rutherford, and Jackie Cochrane mark birthdays. Ernie and Morley Anderson anniversaries noted with a Silver Beach picnic.
In Anausville, boys on home leave over the past week include Harold Chenoweth, Reg Young, Harold McKay, Walter Derlago, Adolph Siwak, Keith Young, Murray Young, Jack Bartram, and Metro Zink. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Potter of Seattle and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Mann. Mr. and Mrs. Turley return from Winnipeg where he attended Summer School. he will soon be principal here. Miss Hilda Lang visits district. Grace Brown visits Seeburn friends. Irwin Huston of Winnipeg spent Sunday in town. Rev Robt Leighton will take charge of services.
Vista and Isobel visit with friends while Mrs. Mitchell and family tour the district. Doreen Ham and Lennard Ham return to Brandon and Winnipeg after a short holiday with their mother. Codnell of Winnipeg visit the Hay home. Berglund Lylia Mae and Mrs Ham return from Regina after a month’s holiday. J J Stitt of Rossburn visits W Stitt family. PS holds a song service in minister’s absence. Hamiltons, Dean retire to Russell for a minor operation. Birchley Patsy Edmonton accompany Velma Strong Bruderheim visit M D Hamilton. Rossburn fair draws exhibitors home with prizes. T Miller returns from Winnipeg to visit parents. M D Hamilton Jr and Birchley Velma Strong motor to Ninette to see Vera Hamilton. Anita Davidson Russell visits Verna and Reta McIntyre this week.
Examination results for Grades XI and X received from the Department of Education list Russell pupils and their marks. Honors and scholarship groups show failures noted in parentheses among names including Charles Bill Wilda Adolphe and Jock Langford with several students across grades XI and IX.
Mildred Treva Marie Foster and David Arthur Kinney wed Monday evening August 4 at 7. Rev J E McNeill officiated. Attendants included Misses Enid and Gertrude Davidson, Nora Davidson, and James Good. Bridal party wore ice blue mansellaise and petal rose outfits with lace and net halos. Mother of the bride wore heaven blue honey crepe ensemble.
A fragment from The Banner notes rumors of four percent wage demands up to six dollars daily for harvest labor. Readers urge action, as many farmers rely on sons in service. The piece also includes letters praising Algonquin Regiment reception, lost articles like a lady’s straw hat, a heavy rain, and local personnel changes including D R McDougald’s transfer and E E Thompson becoming manager.
The reception committee misses one longtime fair veteran in Russell, L. L. Roberts, who has attended every fair. He was a noted horseman well known for breaking and reining unruly horses, and he can recall many early exhibitions in the county.
The groom's mother chose a blue and rose printed ensemble with a blue hat. The bride wore a pansy purple two piece frock with black accessories and an orchid corsage. A reception followed at the bride's grandmother Mrs C Davidson's home. Afterward the couple left by car for Banff and will reside in Russell.
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