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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
2
The week notes show Mr and Mrs P Finkelstein new residents in the village. At the school meeting Mr Barrett Lennard the retiring member was reelected school trustee for another term and Mr Thos Tod replaces N Seebach.
In Russell elections only light interest appeared. D C McDonald won mayor by acclamation and W Thom was elected councillor with two vacancies to fill. School trustees nominees include E M Williams H Clee and W Ledingham for two seats.
A digest of local items notes 30 years ago in 1943 with new Women's Institute officers D B Boulton and others. It recalls 20 years ago in 1953 when Inglis hosts the official opening of a new 60 000 bushel elevator and ongoing work on an annex. Ten years ago in 1963 Major Pratt Collegiate boys volleyball reached zone finals but lost in Winnipeg to Transcona and Elmwood. Also mentions Jap oranges at the Co-op for 2 90 a case.
The Binsearth-Foxwarren United Church notes Advent services led by Minister Robert Burton. Advent I on December 9 with Holy Communion, Advent II on December 16, Advent IV Christmas family service on December 23, and a Christmas Carol Service with social hour on December 13 at 8:00 p.m. in Binscarth.
A Winnipeg Winnipeg reminiscence recalls the 1915 Asessippi Christmas concert at the church near Shell River. Miss Sadie McLennan led school children in Bible scenes while local volunteers and uniformed 226th Battalion members filled the pews. The night featured sleighs, homemade decorations, and gifts for children, ending with coffee and sandwiches. Many men left for war the next day, some never to return, marking a somber contrast to festive earlier years.
Health Minister Marc Lalonde told a Toronto audience that CPP benefits could rise to about 250 dollars per month within 10 years. Current legislation seeks a maximum pensionable earnings level of 6600 dollars in 1974 and 7000 dollars in 1975. William R Bennett won a first ballot victory to lead British Columbia's Social Credit, succeeding his father W A C Bennett.
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