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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
3
Russell Scouts held a weekly meeting in the school basement with twenty four members present under Scout Master Veazey. Meadows and Dunmery passed their Tenderfoot Tests after a brisk exercise. Veazey read letters from quarters before the group dispersed.
A very successful AY.P.A. social was held by the Anglican Young People’s Association on Monday evening. Guests drew for partners, with a well arranged programme of games contests singing and dancing. Prize awarded for each contest and speeches were given during lunch. Next AY.P.A. meeting set for Monday December 18 at 7 pm to discuss financial matters.
Minniska W M S met at Mrs John McLennan home with sixteen members and six visitors. Mrs Jackson presided. Hymn and candle ceremony opened. Officers elected: President Mrs Anderson, Vice President Miss Lizzie McLennan, Treasurer Mrs Tim Dann, Secretary Mrs McLeod. Lunch followed. first meeting of year at Mrs Watson Dunn on January 2.
The National Geographic features new scientific uses for wheat as the Line Elevators and North West Grain Dealers Association urge a Western Wheat Research Council. They seek expanded markets and higher prices for farmers. Also noted is Britain’s delivery of thirty Blenheim bombers to Finland with Italian participation.
The annual Christmas tree and scene, sponsored by the Elks Lodge, will be presented by teachers and pupils of the lower grades at Russell School on December 20. Santa will distribute a bag of treats to the children.
John Spicer, 71, of Shellmouth Man, his daughter in law Mrs RM Spicer, and her son Jack Spicer were injured in a Tuesday evening car accident on Highway 19 eight miles north of Minnedosa. The wrecked vehicle left the steep hill heading into the valley. Mrs Spicer suffered a broken ankle and the others were shaken but not seriously hurt. All were admitted to Lady Minto Hospital where recovery is expected.
The poem lists animal traits from a hen to a rooster and mule to bees and dogs to birds, noting each animal has clear talent yet humans delay self-promotion. It ends with the remark that despite nature’s design, people often hesitate to advertise themselves.
Dr. Frank Buchman of Moral ReArmament urges 100,000,000 listeners to start the project by waking 15 minutes earlier to meditate and seek unity. He asks readers to examine how their country, community, jobs, families, and spending habits affect peace, urging honest apologies and constructive use of time and money for Canada's future.
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