19 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
1
Preliminary arrangements by the Legion and Elks lodge are underway for the annual Vanity Fair. The event is set for Friday and Saturday September 24 and 25 as each organization appoints committees to promote the affair.
Parish notices list Rev. GM Adams BA conducting Morning Prayer at 11 am on August 13 after Trinity, with Russell and Shellmouth sessions at 3 pm for Evening Prayer. Indicates times and locations for a church day of worship and memorials.
Health Minister Dr F W Jackson of Winnipeg, long deputy minister of health and public welfare in Manitoba for 17 years, will oversee inauguration of Canada’s 30 million dollar annual health program. He will be chiefly responsible for the rollout and welfare coordination nationwide.
CNR agent H E Bruyere of Russell pursues a hobby making motion pictures of local scenery and district points. He screens his completed films for community groups featuring Russell May 24 activities and views of business, residences, the St Lazare valley, and town scenes.
At the last regular meeting the Russell town council appointed Mrs. B Payne acting secretary treasurer from August 12 to September 15. C J Maher is currently on the sick list. The council passed accounts for payment totaling 690 dollars with the mayor and all councillors present.
A gathering of Russell and Ingus residents met Monday night at Jas. Jackson's to honor RL St John who leaves soon for Minnedosa. D A Kinney spoke for the group and presented a wrist watch in remembrance of his nine years in Russell.
Voting took place Tuesday in the Alberta provincial election and the Social Credit government under Premier Manning was returned to power for a straight term by a substantial majority. Incomplete returns show the government with 46 of 57 seats. independents lead in many remaining seats, while Liberals and CCF could win at most one seat each.
An attractive 18 year old mystery girl will appear unmasked at the Veterans International Peace Encampment in Fort Erie Ontario from August 12 to 15. A veteran who identifies her on Saturday August 14 will win 25 dollars. About 50 000 veterans from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the daylong meeting.
Tom Kieper displays a museum piece this week a bowl from an Indian peace pipe found by Ross Kieper while cultivating Tom’s field. It is well preserved with good polish and clear carving. Local curates are undecided whether it is clay or shale.
Mental health experts say serious bodily illness can trigger mental upsets. They advise sidestepping excessive worry and fatigue and using leisure to maintain well being. They emphasize practical self care and steady routines.
The Isbister scholarship for District No 2 in Manitoba awarded to Russell Collegiate student Miss Joan Garnett of Shellmouth for having the highest Grade XI average. The prize includes admission fees to one year of university and $50 in cash. Garnett's average reached 89.4 percent. District 2 covers Neepawa west to Russell.
An editorial argues that U S grain and livestock markets evolved through long experience, cautioning that government experiments have had limited success. It cites F S Bayard of the Pennsylvania Farmer as a top authority and extends the point to Canada. The piece blends farming policy with child health guidance on immunization and parenting.
The Banner notes a sparse week for local reports as harvest season limits activity. Editors ask readers and local groups to send news items for publication and rely more on pictures to fill the issue.
With fine weather, harvest operations continue but by Wednesday no new grain had been delivered to local elevators. The delay hints at a slower harvest momentum despite favorable conditions.
The article notes a Tuesday morning rush to a bank and mentions rising costs as newsprint prices double since the first of the month. It states no subscription rate hike for now but plans to cut off in arrears after September, with labels showing due status.
The pre fabricated home of Mr and Mrs R Hoar was delivered on Pelly Avenue this week and quickly erected drawing local attention.
BWAN Song notes evenings grow shorter and the harvest wraps up as students prepare to return to classes in two weeks, signaling the holiday period’s decline.
Frank Scott of Winnipeg drives the magnetic scrap truck on Highway 31 near Russell, gathering scrap metal for six weeks. The machine passes No 14 to the border, nails the biggest item, aiming to clear roads and reduce motorist hazards.
The phrase emphasizes balancing timing and fitness by maintaining proper emotional stability to keep health at its highest level. It stresses the link between emotional steadiness and physical performance and suggests steady routines for resilience.
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