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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
2
The Russell Banner is a weekly Manitoba newspaper issued every Thursday in Russell. It lists CECIL, SANDERSON and Publisher as members of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association and notes its editorial stance and offerings.
John Chaytor attended the rem a fair for a couple of days. C Walker May and Billie of Grenfell Sask were visitors in town on August 4 and 5. May saved to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert McTavish before leaving for Neepawa to visit with Lewis Waggoner. Mrs Lewis of Ottawa visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs J Anderson for a week. She accompanied the Andersons as far as Winnipeg on Saturday. The Andersons were on their way to Dryden Ont to visit their son and his wife Less Anderson who is in poor health. Toe Gensorick fell from a ladder and broke a bone in his wrist while working on Bill Mazur s house. He is home and doing as well as can be expected. Mr and Mrs Bill Mazur were business visitors to Brendon last Thursday. Congratulations to the aging couples on the birth of a son last week to Bill Wowk and Marion Siwak in Sacred Heart hospital. Also to Mr and Mrs C Armitage on the birth of their second daughter last week. Grainger is under doctor’s care with pneumonia. Mrs Wm Angus attended the funeral of her sister Ellen M Sylvester who died July 28 in Winnipeg General Hospital aged 9 years. Burial in Brookside cemetery. Deepest sympathy to Mrs Angus. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Shepherd on his 80th birthday August 10. The Buckaroos will play at the Labor Day dance in Russell Rutherford’s. Linda returned from holiday with J McFadyen of Yorkton who are guests at the home of W C Anderson. The annual Sunday school picnic of Minniska Angusville and Silverton was held last Sunday at Silver Beach. Also the Labor Day dance in Russell.
SILVERTON Mr and Mrs W M Cochrane and family have returned home from a six week trip to Ontario. Mr and Mrs A A Robertson of Aylesbury and Mr and Mrs R Robertson of Liberty Sask spent the weekend at N A Robertson's home. They were joined by Mrs M Garvie and Margaret who will stay a week before heading to Owen Sound Ont. Mr and Mrs Roy Kennedy Beverly and Betty are visiting W C Anderson Jas Forsyth of Wilkie Sask guest at Quint Broadfoot’s and visiting friends and relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs H Hamilton and Emily of Vista spent Sunday there.
Mrs Yvel and family return from the lake as fishing tales grow. Bill Kalyniuk visited Yorkton on Saturday. Fraser McLennan keeps busy as others fish and recount big tales. The Yvels and Mr Vingent fished Thursday, reporting many catches and big near misses. Tim Dunn drove to Clear Lake on Sunday. Neighbors begin harvest operations. Enid Adolphe visits sister-in-law Willis Keiper’s home for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Knourek and Irene of Esterhazy hosted kin including Frank and Gordon Bily, Stauch and Bankey households for Mrs Bily's birthday. Several relatives from Yarbo Shuircbridge and Langenburg joined a weekend visit. Weather and rain delayed haying but helped grain and gardens. Mrs. Dave McKinnon has returned home after hospitalization.
Harrowby appears to be hosting extended family. Vr and Mrs Albert Chattan with children from Rossland British Columbia join Mr and Mrs Roy McConnell from Elstow Saskatchewan to visit sister-in-law Mrs Robt Self and relatives Patton Ogilvie in Stratford Ontario. The group also visits Mrs David Blain and cousins Mr and Mrs Alex Bennet during the trip.
Mrs Robt Chandler and Mr and Mrs John Blain visit Minnedosa to spend days with L Thierry. Master Alva Jensen improves in health. Lorraine Forest of Russell visits Misses Dorothy and Charlotte Olson before returning home with Charlotte. Mrs Geo Clark and two sons of Winnipeg guests of R O Walker. N Slinowsky and Patricia spend time at Shoal Lake and Strathclair. H B Walker of Burrows visits his father and Hector. Walker trips to Minnedosa and Clear Lake for vacation. Seer children return to Neepawa. Beth Freed arrives from Neepawa to stay with Mrs Wm Williams. Doreen Dilts visits Sheila Greensides. D Olson buys a car. Buckaroos to play at Russell finals. A Langenburg and Edcliffe team place. The Buckaroos will play next.
Coarse grain harvest starts this week with oats cut on Mac Murdock’s place and rye on Frank Robinson’s farm. A boy, Klenburg Clark, son of Charles Mark of Bavelaw, broke his shoulder when his Shetland pony threw him. Mrs. Walter Murdock and Velma of Binscarth visited Gatreet briefly, while Mrs. Beardsley of Boston is spending two weeks with her cousin I H K Bligh.
Advice recommends proper footwear and foot care for burning feet during summer. Use tepid or alternating baths, thoroughly dry feet, apply talcum powder between toes, and a touch of witch hazel to relieve discomfort.
Two new elevators are under construction in Russell. Plowman Atkinson will have 20 000 bushel capacity and Lennard’s will hold 24 000. Fred H. Mayhew named manager for the Union Bank opening soon. A cattle shipment to Winnipeg included a 2240 lb animal from John Edwards ranch.
Fifteen years ago August 18, 1932 residents of Langenburg invited Russell to a corn roast at the new bridge over Clarke's Crossing and about half the town attended. Visitor William J. Carter, a bearded fiddler from an old time, arrived in Russell after first coming as a Barnardo boy.
Rural Municipality of Shellmouth announces intention to pass a by law closing a portion of Railway Avenue in Inglis Manitoba. The plan No 596 filed in Neepawa Land Titles Office outlines the boundaries and a copy is available at the Shellmouth Dropmore office. A public hearing will be held September 6 1947 at 2 PM in Dropmore for any landowners prejudicially affected to apply to be heard.
August 19, 1937 issue notes Bert Anderson closes his radio and electric shop in Russell and moves to Portage la Prairie for a new position. US agents offer Manitoba farmers 1.50 dollars per bushel for rust resisting wheat. The piece urges harmony with the line get into each other’s hearts and we won’t be at each other’s throats.
Dwarf Bunt or dwarf bunt of wheat is a smut disease caused by a fungus, spreads in soil, and cannot be seed treated. It threatens winter wheat in Washington, Idaho, Montana and possibly Western Canada. symptoms include dwarfing, bleached curved heads, and small firm bunt balls. Farmers should test seed, certify, and send samples to Dominion Plant Pathology labs or Line Elevators Farm Service for identification.
A note reflects that worker complaints are frequently dismissed as mere suggestions. It highlights ongoing tensions between staff and management and calls for clearer action on voiced concerns. The piece underscores a pattern of unaddressed issues affecting morale and productivity.
A concise reflection contrasts individuals who inspire others to excel with those who irritate others through constant friction. It frames fame and influence against weariness and social friction in everyday life.
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