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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
1
The column compiles past items from The Rama foe and Decembers of 1906 to 1934, recalling society reunions, dancing, singing, and Highland performances by Miss Laycock Baxter Henderson and others. It notes career changes such as D B Huggins becoming principal, an Imperial Oil distributing point, and local sports and civic events across decades.
The Russell Red Cross Society annual meeting approved establishing a blood donors clinic in Russell. Representatives from Binscorth Inglis Endcliffe and Silverton backed the plan. A five-member committee chaired by Rev. M J Cooney with E E Thompson as business manager will run the initiative alongside medical officers Drs Shaw Brownlee Sharman Braunstein and McManus.
W H Henderson of Endcliffe learned his brother Peter Henderson a renowned architect of Montreal died there on Thursday November 23.Born in Scotland he came to Canada forty two years ago and spent a year in Endcliffe before moving to Montreal where he built a notable career also practicing in New York and Toronto. He was chief architect on completing the new Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver BC.
Russell Pintecostal Mission Loop Hall lists Sunday programs with School at 1 p m and Devotion at 2 30 p m and Friday Bible Study and Prayer at 7 pm led by Rev G F Melmoth based in Marchwell Saskatchewan with Pastor Mrs L Mclntosh of Russell. The note includes a Bible verse Matthew 1 21.
Weather delays push back rink flooding, but renovations wrap up. Club plans immediate ice if cold snaps, with Carl Shentag as caretaker. Skating fees set: family $8, adults $4, students $3, children 2. general admission 28¢ adults, 15¢ students, 10¢ children.
The Ladies' Aid of Knox United Church met at Mrs. W. Needham's home on Wednesday afternoon December 6. Reports were excellent, with Mrs. W. Hembroff and Mrs. Hay Gillespie presiding. Officers for the coming year include honorary presidents Mrs. J. Allen and Mrs. W. Ledingham, president Mrs. Chas. Cameron, vice president Mrs. Clarice Carr, secretary Mrs. L. Leifer, treasurer Mrs. Stewart McLennan, committees Manse Mrs. W. Hembroft and Mrs. Bert Rea, progrem Mrs. E. Thom, Mrs. J. McNeill and Mrs. J. Madill, representatives to church board Mrs. C. Cameron and Mrs. L. Madill, pianist Mrs. T. W. Shaw.
A baby boy was born Friday December 1 at Sacred Heart hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rea. The newborn is named Mervyn James.
Webb of Birtle reeve was nominated yesterday to contest Marquette for the Progressive Conservative party in the next Dominion election. J. M. Mec Crindle of Foxwarren was the only other candidate at the Shoal Lake convention. Turkeys in the district were not ready for market last Thursday with 4400 pounds received by the Poultry Pool. The weather has been too warm for finishing fowl and a second shipping day is set for Tuesday December 19. The last shipment mostly turkeys. Mrs. E. R. Long led buyers with over 1000 pounds at 28 cents per pound.
Jim Greenblat reviews Canada’s V D publicity campaign by National Health and Welfare. The piece outlines scope of the problem, including estimated 300000 affected with 200000 unaware, and notes high infection rates among 18 to 30 year olds. It argues for a four-sector community approach involving health welfare legal and moral forces to control transmission.
Unusual season in Canadian poultry trade sees high volumes of chickens and fowl. Manitoba reports many birds are good before killing but defects like blood in the mouth dirty feet foul vents and imperfect plucking lower grade quality. Inspectors certificates required for inter provincial and export trade with Canada and United States rules closely aligned.
Orville Clee, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Clee of Minitonas born in Russell, enlisted in the Canadian Active Army at Fort Osborn Barracks on November 27. Other notes include wartime exemptions debate, Elks turkey bingo results, and a CWAC enlistment, with community greetings from Russell Manitoba December 6.
The Elks announce their annual Christmas tree and concert for Thursday December 21 featuring the Church and Sunday School Attendance Plan diplomas. Children must submit attendance cards by Sunday December 17 to their Sunday school or day school teacher for Santa’s pre Christmas visit diplomas.
The Sunday in Advent service list notes Christ Church at 11 am and Holy Shillumouth at 3 pm with evening prayers.
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