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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
1
A collage of short notes from The Banner date August 8 1901 recalls Mullins first cattle shipment H Smiths 1640 pound heifer Dr Sinclair from Yorkton taking over Dr Lanigans practice at Binscarth a damaged trestle near Harrowby required a special break down crew.
The Dunn Brothers are to be congratulated for their Hereford cattle herd’s fine showing at the Winnipeg Exhibition. The herd is praised as one of the best in the west, with prizes from various exhibitions noted. Also extending congratulations to Senator and Mrs Mullins on their wedding anniversary celebrated on Tuesday August 1.
The Fifth Masonic District met at local lodge rooms with visitors from Minnedosa Rapid City Birtle Russell Hamiota Shoalake Binsearth Miniota Strathelair Rivers Cardale and Foxwarren. Seventy six signed the register including Manitoba Grand Lodge officers Grand Master M S Donovan Deputy Grand Master H B Donelly and Grand Secretary P T Pilkey. District Deputy Grand Master J A McKinnon presided. Hay Gillespie welcomed guests. The afternoon session covered business and a question period. in the evening the Grand Master spoke and a regalia presentation was made to T W Otfen. Guests dined at Knox United church basement between sessions.
Glen A. Ruthruff a Rogers Fruit Co traveller in the district for 19 years died Saturday afternoon at Victoria Beach while rescuing two Winnipeg youths caught in strong under tow. The youths were saved by another swimmer, but Ruthruff disappeared and his body was recovered ten minutes later. He was 54, survived by his wife at 240 Burrin Ave West Kildonan. He was a longtime visitor to Russell and a member of the Knights of the Grip, known for his jovial personality.
The Knox United Church in Russell presents a morning service at 11 am with Rev Wm Holmes B A BD delivering the sermon. Minister E McNeill MA BD is listed in the church leadership.
Miss Beth McVey of Owen Sound Ont will perform a violin recital in Knox United Church Russell on Friday August 9 at 830 pm. She has studied in New York and will entertain Russell residents. The event is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion and tickets are available from members. Mrs McVey Beth's mother was formerly of Russell and sister of E. Madif.
Dr. R. R. Roger, who worked in Russell in the early 1900s, died July 25 in Regina at 1 year of age. Funeral services were held July 20 at Regina with interment there. A Manitoba Medical College graduate in 1898, he later practiced in Russell until 1912 before moving to Regina. He led Sunday school and lodge work, loved driving horses, and played baseball with a 45-year-old Russell team. He married Jessie J. Sharman in 1908. Mrs. Roger survives in Regina with daughter Eleanor Elphick.
Sharon Sue Sinclair of Vancouver B C daughter of Mr and Mrs George Sinclair formerly of Vista Man has won the Silver Medal from the Toronto Conservatory of Music for highest marks in British Columbia piano examinations She also earned the Frederick Harris Music Company scholarship at age ten studying with Miss M Dickinson ACM.
Readers of The Banner learn the Retail Merchants section of the Russell Board of Trade presents a program on CJGX Yorkton. The 15 minute serial Mutiny on the High Seas airs at 545 CST starting Friday August 16 and runs Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Tune in 940 and hear ads for local businesses.
The Russell Senior baseball team started strong in the Roblin tournament final but the game was halted at darkness with Russell leading 4 6 in the fourth inning. They split the money, winning two hundred dollars, and valued the tournament victory despite not finishing the final game. Later at Grandview the team lost badly to Stalwart Sosk. The Juniors opened with a loss to Kelwood at Neepawa.
Russell Midget baseball team defeated Endcliffe 15 to 4 on Friday night after a strong showing by Russell. Lineups list Russell players including Ridley Whitmer Matheson Smellie Cartwrights Coulter Schwalm McKin non and Endcliffe lineup with Pagan McCann Shipley Zimmer Pagan Bagan Wishart Peddie.
The weekly report from the Canadian National Railways Department of Agriculture says the prairie region endured very hot dry weather causing crops to ripen quickly. Late sown grain suffers and may not fill. barley harvest has begun and more harvesting is expected within 7 to 10 days. Frost damage is reported between five and fifty percent in affected areas. In southern Manitoba grain ripening rapidly and barley is being delivered to elevators, including a carload at Roland with an estimated yield of about 35 bushels. No rain in northern Manitoba during the heat wave.
Lawrence Charles Boulton age details show he died in Russell on July 30 after a long illness. A barrister trained in British Columbia, he served as solicitor to the Land Department of the CNR in Toronto and practiced law in Russell from 1919. A World War I Major, he held many local roles including mayor, secretary of the Russell Board of Trade, and active supporter of agriculture and the Children’s Aid Society. He leaves a wife, three children, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral was led by church and legion members with The Last Post by W. Hancock. One son, FC. Clive Boulton, was missing overseas in 1945.
Russell Pentecostal Mission Hall advertises Sunday devotional at 230 p.m. Friday Bible Study and Prayer at 3 p.m. Rev G F Melmoth is pastor, Box 20 Marchwell Sask. quote from Mak 12 17 included.
Comment suggests that protracted diplomatic slowdowns between Britain and the United States are caused by Soviet Russia acting strictly under Stalin’s directives. It frames the issue as a belief held by observers about foreign policy alignment and delay in settlement of problems.
The Department of National Health and Welfare warns to avoid poison ivy by not burning vegetation that may contain it and by washing clothing thoroughly in hot soapy water with many rinses if contaminated.
The text compares marital differences to kitchen chores and asserts value in owning a home outright. It notes both a well settled marriage and a paid-for home as positive outcomes, using a practical, domestic tone.
The Banner introduces Miss Eileen Campbell as front office and local news reporter. From Binscarth and ex-Londonderry teacher, she aims for journalism and asks readers’ cooperation to make the paper more newsy and engaging.
The note reflects pride in a newsroom reaching peak staffing levels after wartime shortages. It highlights restored operations and confidence in printing. Residents may sense renewed momentum as editors plan regular, timely issues. The piece underscores the paper’s commitment to reporting with full force again.
The notice details August validity for Meat Coupons M 40 to M 50 with dates August 1 through 31, Butter Coupons R 10 to R 17 valid on various August dates, and Sugar Coupons $1 to $23 with $24 to $25 valid August 15. End notes mention new ration book No 6 distribution September 9 to 16.
An August 11 service at 11 am follows the eighth after Trinity with Holy Communion conducted in Russell.
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