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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
1
Winners from across Canada praised for prizes in exhibits including Bennie Bros herd Shorthorns Wilson draft horses and Smel-Me Bros creamery butter. Second class certificates earned by Emily Shaw Elizabeth Kelso Wilfred Atkinson Victor Wright and John Baxter amid hail and storm damage reports from Fox Warren Minnedosa and Silverton.
15 years ago delegates of the Russell local of the Manitoba Wheat Pool named Wm McKinnon Howard Bailey Wilbur Rice James Rea L C Boulton and George Heap H Clee served as president with George Heap as secretary Knox Presbyterian Church Belmont hosted a pretty wedding on July 19 Mary Isabella Holmes married Charles Caweron of Russell Manitoba 10 years ago note Lesfer became agent for Western Canada Flour Mill in Shellmouth succeeding J B Warrington and Alex Campbell and wife received farewell gifts as residents bid them goodbye before moving to Winnipeg
Standings for Grades IX and X approved by Inspector Knapp list students in two grades with named subjects. Notable names include Shirley Clee, Orville Davidson, Dorothy Goddard, Walter Hembroff, Maxine Loney, Thelma Madill, Robert McLennan, Isabel Wallace, Kathleen Wallace, and many others across Business Arithmetic, Mathematics, History, French, Grammar, Spelling, and Literature.
Tickets for a walnut mantel clock are on sale through Elks Lodge members in connection with the Labor Day dance. Each five seats offers a chance to win the clock, with proceeds supporting lodge activities.
A nine day heat spell ended Monday as heavy rain fell across the region. Farmers expect relief for later crops after premature ripening from the heat. Forest officials welcome the general rain as fire risks lessen and fires are less likely to threaten reserves.
St Johns College announces multiple scholarships to aid students pursuing the BA course. Applications must be made before August 15, and interested students should contact the Registrar at St Johns College Winninee for details.
Regular meeting of the women’s section of the M. F. A. this afternoon at Mrs Earle Keating’s home. Birthday celebrations honor Grannie Corley turning 95 and Mrs J Rutherford also marking a birthday. Numerous visits and trips noted among residents including Ruth Dunn from Kenville, Miss A M Gerhardt from Toronto, and Rev A Calder’s return from vacation. Local church services, school opening date shifts, rains aiding crops, and various visits and holidays among residents are reported with many named families and towns.
Dropmore Mr and Mrs Gilhooly and family left Saturday to spend a short holiday at Victoria B C Mrs J Herbert and Maxine spent a few days in Winnipeg last week Barlie and Hugh Whaley of Winnipeg have spent several weeks here at the homes of their cousins Mrs W Ferris and H Roberts Mr and Mrs Russell returned Wednesday to their home in Winnipeg
The regular meeting of the W.A.L.S. and Ladies Aid was at Mrs. Halliday’s home with Mrs. Creakey presiding and Mrs. McIntyre reading the study. After business the fowl supper discussion was postponed. Mizpah benediction and lunch closed the gathering. Visitors welcome. next meeting at Mrs. Stitt’s.
Automobile owners of Russell and district failed to use the provincial safety lane last weekend. Of the total 161 cars tested over two and a half days, 71 passed and received OK stickers, an average of 47.3 percent. The operation was led by Bere Haymen and Robert Livingstone, with Stan Clement, Jack Robertson, and Constable Bob George of the RCMP assisting. Junior Chamber of Commerce members voiced disappointment at the low turnout for safeguarding drivers and others in forests.
Imperial Three Star Entertainers presented a varied high class show at the A. and N. W. hall in Russell on Thursday night July 27. Roy Barry hosted and performed several skits while Florence Court dazzled as a tap dancer. Other acts included Benny Lewry Chas Murray Fred Lambert and Don Wright with Rod Lechow on violin and Lee Martin on trumpet. Ted Shaman kept the crowd laughing with drums and comedy. The troupe’s performance was free to the public and praised by promoters.
Coraigie rs Ede and her daughter of Sa on spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Bruce Shaw. Vincent Farthing operates his lumber sawing outfit at St Lazare.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a cook car and a supply car of a Canadian National Railway construction gang at Shellmouth early Friday morning. The blaze started in the car and spread rapidly, threatening the Patterson elevator. crew sleeping nearby were awakened by Mrs. (name incomplete) who raised the alarm.
Millwood Mrs B Hetke and Shirley of Winnipeg spend days visiting Hetke’s sister Mrs Schrot. Mr and Mrs N Rawluck drove to Brandon for the weekend. Mrs F Bachinski and family joined them for a short holiday. Doris Farthing visited Mr and Mrs T Klimm for a week and returned with Margaret Betz as guest. Ed Thorarington and family of Eiros spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Swain.
The Charlottetown Patriot reports the 75th anniversary celebration in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island marking the Fathers of Confederation shooting. Senator H A Mullins attended as a distinguished visitor, well known in the region.
Glen Elmo John Trenchuch of Inalstall Alber t returns home to visit his wife and three children after about five years away. Several district residents made trips to nearby towns including Grandview and Solafirth. A barn dance at Bill Bellas and the Mears orchestra provided music. An airliner crash in Spain killed 13 this week.
Official July figures show 12 640 cars and 51 117 passengers entered Riding Mountain National Park, up from 1928. Since April 1 the gate opened, 20 028 cars and 15 449 passengers have visited. U S auto traffic rose about 25 percent in July, with a four month rise overall. Also notes a Canadian Jewish People's committee letter urging anti semitism legislation and unity church events like August 26 horticultural show and September 4 Elks Labor Day Dance.
The July 29 Winnipeg wedding feature two ceremonies. Charlotte Catherine Pogue wed Herbert K. Lorimer of Inglis with Rev. McLeod officiating. The couple's reception followed and they will reside in Inglis. A second ceremony united Cath Youngest daughter of W. J. Young and Sidney Earl Hamilton with Rev. H. B. Duckworth officiating. The bride wore a nude shell pink net gown and the couple will reside at Rossburn after a short stay at Clear Lake.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King was the honored guest at a Toronto party celebrating his two decades as leader of the Liberal party. Guests from across the Dominion attended to praise his tenure and leadership.
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