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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
1
Readable excerpts trace past years from 1906 to 1921, listing officers, directors and auditors such as Peter Wallace, D. M. Kinnaird, R. Pat teron, and J. Moon. It recalls bank fixtures arriving, municipal votes, council nominations, steel lines, War casualties, piano prizes, and Vets' reunion officer elections.
Anderson of Harrowby delivered a knockout to Dick O Neil in the south round at La Fleche last Monday night. The item notes cold winter days with 30 below temperatures and a strong north west wind.
A Smellie’s Gifts For Disabled Vets collection drive invites donations of gifts or cash. A store worker notes items may be left at the shop to support veterans in need.
J A McKinnon district deputy grand master officiated the installation of Russell Lodge No 62 AF and AM officers for 1947. New officers include H R Barry as worshipful master Hay Hillespie past master John Brown senior warden A Astbury junior warden D H Thom treasurer C E Whitmer secretary W Davidson senior lection K Little junior deacon A Mather director of ceremonies Bryant chaplain L L Laycock organist T M Ratcliffe senior steward Clare Smith junior steward Jack Robertson inner guard E W Robertson tyler.
The Royal Canadian Air Force recruiting officer will be in Russell on Wednesday December 18. Vacancies for properly qualified young men still exist. Enquiries on terms of service will be answered and applications taken.
A rally gathered 70 youths from Russell Silverton Binscorth Foxwarren and Birtle on Thursday December 5 at Foxwarren school. Miss E Manson of Birtle chaired with G Smellie as secretary Rev Vincent of Silverton spoke on youth work in the church.
Retail Merchants from the Rusell Board of Trade met with CIGX representative J M Shortreed to replace the serial Mutiny in the High Seas with a varied musical programme. The plan adds two extra broadcasts weekly at 5 45 p m and extends the contract to June 15.
Rusyl residents recall Rev. B Wallace a versatile leader who edited for a day at Emerson as The Emerson Journal marked its fiftieth anniversary and Mrs Violet Ballantyne’s 75th birthday. He edited with Rev. D L Greene producing an anniversary supplement that Emerson citizens praised.
Russell Meat Market will change ownership in the New Year as the current owner leaves for DanPalp to join his brother Andy Newton in the butcher business.
The curling season opens next Wednesday at 9 30 p m with an entertainment in the rink. All curlers are invited and tickets are available from executive members. Plans may include draws later that day though nothing definite is reported. Ice making faced a setback last weekend but crews aim to start this week.
A new Hydro crew arrived last week and began installing cross-arms and guide wires on the pole line between here and Roblin. Wire stringing will start soon and Roblin may connect first, delaying hookup for Inglis Shellmouth Cracknell Eadcliffe and Dropmore, but efforts will be made to serve them as soon as possible.
A church notice lists morning and afternoon programs at Knox United Church in McNeill MA. The B D minister Russell leads a morning service titled Some thing to Shout About. An annual Carol Service follows with Christmas carols sung by the Junior and Senior choirs. A Handel Messiah solo by Mrs. I J Carr and anthems are planned.
Residents of Inglis gathered December 2 at the Community hall to honor Mrs. A E McLennan former Inglis postmistress who is retiring to spend winters with her niece Miss Margaret McNeelands of Winnipeg. A program of carols addresses and gifts followed with best wishes for health peace and happiness.
The Manitoba High Schools bonspiel finals run January 2 3 and 4 1947 at Granite Rink Winnipeg with many entries including two Russell Collegiate teams. Prizes include youngest rink and greatest distance, four games with banquet and entertainment after entry to Gordon Bell High School Winnipeg. Entries close December 14 1946. fees Winnipeg $3 per rink others $2.00.
Manitoba's motor license plates will be black on silver next year instead of blue on cream as this year. Registrar R. B. Baillie announced the change citing steel shortages. Only one plate will be issued again this year with general advance sale starting December 17.
Members of Knox United church Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. A. E. Leifer's home last Wednesday afternoon and elected officers and committees for 1947. Honorary presidents were Mrs. J. A. Glen and Mrs. A. Leifer. President was Mrs. Jas. Hainstock. vice-president Mrs. Leifer. secretary Mrs. C. Graham. treasurer Mrs. L. Leifer. pianist Mrs. S. McLennan. Committees named: Programme led by Mrs. Cameron and others. Manse committee includes Mrs. E. B. Rea and Mrs. T. I. Brownlee.
December 15 service at 11 am features Morning Prayer. A sermon references that men and nations lacking moral sense lack all sense, urging reflection on ethics.
A Siath Column urges action as deer numbers drop due to pre season and year round shooting. It claims unconfirmed reports of deer being shot for market and calls for a game warden and stronger enforcement to prevent mass infringements and protect future deer on the district and country.
Readers report louder complaints about trucks blocking Main Street as snow piles up. A parking bylaw is planned and urged for quick completion to give police a rule for the New Year. Main Street lit with Christmas trees and lights brightens the town during the season. The Banner and Manitoba Weekly Newspaper fraternity honor Violet E Ballantyne who led The Emerson Journal for 21 years and marked the journal’s 50th anniversary.
The ongoing weather shifts prompt discussion to switch the title Weatherman to Weatherwoman. Advocates cite gender inclusivity while noting tradition and public familiarity.
The annual program by Tiks and school children will be held in the AN.V. hall on Thursday evening December 19. Everyone is invited and the Elks provide special treats for the kids. Over a ton and a half of turkeys were given at Elks turkey bingo but distribution was uneven as many players waited at the butcher.
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