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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
1
The column compiles brief notices from old newspaper issues, including reappointments, elections, land opening homesteads, ordinations, sports results, and civic items. It cites dates from 1906 to 1934 and mentions figures such as Gordon Kippan, RH. Keay, Rev. Feir, and Major Boulton, among others.
Russell Manitoba announces an annual Christmas Carol service at 7 pm led by Minister James E. McNeill with special music from the Senior choir. Verbal program includes Sleep Holy Babe Gesu Bambino All My Heart This Night Re dobeth and other selections.
A reflective line contrasts campaigns of self interest with a hopeful call for mutual betterment. The quote frames a critique of competitive mindsets and celebrates cooperative improvement as an untried ideal.
Reta Myrtle Russell and Frank Garnett Smale wed at United Church Winnipeg on December 2 at 3 oclock. Officiant Dr E Crossley Hunter. Bride wore white corded taffeta with a lace halo veil and carried Briercliffe roses and white pompons. Couple to reside in Winnipeg.
The McLennan Joyce wedding at Knox United Church Russell featured Leafa Annie Gertrude Joyce and John Harvey McLennan with attendants Mrs Garnet Joyce and Mr J Lloyd Joyce. The Bartram Patterson union occurred at Russell with Edith May Bartram and Robert James Patterson. A third couple, Marie Beylawaka and Teddy Kondrat, wed at Angusville with gifts and a reception.
Russell Agricultural Society holds annual meeting in Municipal Office to elect officers for 1945. President Jas Rea cites a profitable year with 341 members and over 2000 profit, plus plans for extensive fair grounds repairs. 1945 officers include president James Rea and secretary treasurer H Ren ten Barry.
Russell Lodge No. 62 A F and A M installed officers for 1948 at a regular meeting in the Masonic Lodge rooms. A turkey dinner followed. New officers include Rev James E McNeill master Watt Broadfoot immediate past master H Gillespie senior warden H R Parry junior warden D H Thom treasurer C E Whitmer secretary L Bender senior deacon E McLennan junior deacon J A McKinnon director of ceremonies E Bryant chaplain L L Laycock.
Russell Pentecostal Church announces Sunday services with School at 1 p.m. and Devotion at 2:30 p.m. Friday offers Bible Study and Prayer. Rev. G. F. Melmoth, Box 2, Marchwell, Sask, is pastor. Mrs. L. McIntosh, Russell, sec teas. Quote from Matthew 2:12 appears.
A weekly editor notes Canada’s union membership up over 8 percent since the war began with 664,533 in 1943 from 398,967 in 1939 and women taking a larger role. It also reports on Christmas ornament trends, labor hiring rules for holidays, and price control links to Australia during WWII.
Mrs E E Thompson and Nurse N Perrin are in Winnipeg this week directing preparations for a blood donor clinic here. No opening date yet. locals asked to leave donor names with A G Smellie or district representative. Also holiday train service on Winnipeg Edmonton line reports special runs on Dec 28 and 30.
Advent schedule from Christ Church and Cet Chere details Christmas Eve and Christmas services with Holy Communion and prayers. Includes Craigie Dungay and warnelimouth location cues with times for 3 pm 7 pm 11 am and midnight rites.
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