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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
1
Years ago excerpts recount a banquet at Mrs. Smith’s home with A. Vinnell and many others toasting progress in phonograph performances. Nearby notes mention era milestones, marriages, local officials, dances, and community events across Shellmouth, Spruce Creek, and surrounding areas.
The Patroltic Salvage Corps of Winnipeg appeals for old and broken gramophone records to fund a mobile kitchen unit for use in the Old Country. A three day drive is planned this weekend with Mayor Hembrott coordinating canvassing and cooperation from Reeves and councillors. Country residents are urged to turn in records to local contacts or bring them to town Saturday to aid the effort against Hitler.
Christmas dance and annual New Year's Eve frolic listed with dates in December and January. Event details show community group hosting at local venue with admission pricing and schedule.
The Russell Banner will publish a Tuesday December 24 issue for Christmas greetings due to Christmas falling on a Wednesday. All copy for greetings and advertising must be in by Saturday morning. Correspondents and others with news items should submit by Monday afternoon.
The Junior hockey team split their first two games of the season. They defeated St. Lazare 6 1 on Friday with Langford leading the scoring, then fell 6 5 to Birtle in a Tuesday match with Langford again totaling three goals. Key scorers included McKinnon Brownlee Thom and Keating in the first game and Peterson Thom Langford among others in the second, with rosters listing Lazare Decorby McLellan Fallous Charlee Guay Decorby Pouillard Fouillard McLellan and Birtle Lund Butcher Wilson Gerrand Finch Jee Walters Dodd Dut ton as players.
Rev. James E. McNeill of Winnipeg has accepted the call to Knox United church in Russell. He spoke at services Sunday and will begin duties on Sunday December 29th.
Mrs Hay Gillespie was chosen president of Knox United Ladies Aid at the annual meeting last Wednesday. Other officers include honorary presidents Mrs A B Callin and Mrs W Ledingham, vice president Mrs D R McDougald, secretary Mrs T J Brownlee, treasurer Mrs C Maher, membership convener Mrs Laura Madill, manse convener Mrs Joseph McIntyre, program convener Mrs Walter Hembroff, properties convener Miss S Landon.
The Manitoba Curling Association sponsors a Red Cross fundraiser novelty bonspiel starting December 2. Over forty names are already in, with about 35 rinks expected. Entry details available from secretary H.R. Bar.
Silverton Mrs. Howard Armstrong and others helped The Red Cross in Winnipeg preparations while local residents, including Miss Brook and her pupils, organized a Christmas program. A Russell Theatre charity show entertained town residents and a social gathered fifty attendees at the community hall. New committee members were announced for the hall, and Mr. Ryan completed a hardware inventory in the E P Stewart store.
Preparations underway for the Curling Club event to benefit the Red Cross with a large entry hoped for. The Red Cross will hold a dance on December 26 featuring Dune's orchestra.
Endcliffe notes announce a December 23 Christmas concert with a small charge for the children's Ambulance drive. School reopens January 6. The Women's Institute met at Mrs. Woodard’s home. cold weather kept attendance small but a reading by Mrs. Shipley and a solo by Mrs. Carr pleased all. A sewing parcel for bombed-area children was completed and sent to the Red Cross. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Victor Bird’s home with Mrs. Stewart demonstrating scone making.
Local notes report Shellmouth Red Cross planning a box social advance for December 27. L. C. Elliot returns from the lumber camp at Hudson Bay Junction. Miss Olga Bezo of Winnipeg visits sister Mrs. Jack Haas. Jerry Hooper comes home after three months at Trail, BC. A shower honors Mrs. Hazel Patterson, bride elect, at Mrs. Hooper's home. Robert Oswald of the Royal Canadia arrived home this
A large crowd attended the whist drive and dance on December 6 in Millwood. Prize winners included Ladies first Mrs. Carl Bily and second Lila Wondrasek, Men's first Ted Betz and second Mr. Ruts. Russell orchestra provided music. The next club event is a novelty dance on February 27, with William Bily as convener. Also notes community visits and family news from area residents.
Miss Margaret Grainger returns home to Rochester Minnesota for Christmas with her parents. Mrs Jack Moore visits Angusville en route to Winnipeg. Elmer Sheppard and Archie Waggoner traveled to Winnipeg on business. Council meeting in Silver Creek district appoints Dr Anderson of Carrot River to assume local medical practice. Reeve D G Niel and Jame tyndale attend a Russell meeting called by the Royal Canadian Air Force as the RCAF faces serious strain.
Only four persons matched the Banner numbers last week and claimed prizes. Winners were No. 234 at Smellie's Grocery to Mrs. Silver, No. 387 at The Fashion Shop to Miss Clara Ziprick, No. 542 at Astbury's to Adolph Werschler, and No. 510 at Robertson Bros to T. Ratcliffe. Other numbers 258 295 303 379 414 461 486 508 were distributed nearby but not claimed.
Jas McCrea formerly of Inglis, now in Pocupine Plain Saskatchewan, asks about curling rocks recently advertised for sale. A new rink there lacks a few rocks and the issue notes sold out the day the pair appeared. Readers with rocks for sale urged to contact Mr McCrea.
A meeting of all players and others interested in the Russell Junior Hockey Club will be held Friday Dec 20 at 3 15 p m in the Vets club rooms.
The district needs men with a special mechanical aptitude or knowledge of radio. Anyone interested should contact Mr. Tyndale immediately. Mrs. Alfred Schaan has returned home after a brief visit with her brother in Inglis.
Local brief collection notes Pte John Carson on leave in Winnipeg notations about examinations and holidays for Grade XI and XII students. Private Elmer Brown visits from Camp Borden while Mr Wm Brown returns to Air Force duties after six weeks with a fractured elbow. Christmas service planned at United Church December 22. Mrs Brown hosts gathering for Elmer with plans for Red Cross fund raiser raffling a calf. Other items mention Roy Paisner, Lawrence Urbanowski's return, bazaar and tea by Ladies Aid for Red Cross, Miss Kennedy’s Christmas trip, and teachers Miss M Stevenson and R Lowe taking holidays.
A large Red Cross shipment lists items such as 251 socks 139 scarves 326 baby jackets 38 hospital gowns and 92 pajamas. Donations add 2 men mittens 1 girls suit and 2 boys helmets.
The Rhoda Hinde Studio Club met December 13 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Hughes home with parents present. Members performed pieces by Dunn, Dunn, Brownlee, Ma ther, Page, Dunn, Hancock, Robertson, Smellie, Wilson, Mink and Hinde. They played Clare de Lune and Butterfly, read about Deems Taylor, and sang several old English carols. President Jack Wilson conveyed regrets that Joan Hughes could not participate and extended best wishes for her speedy recovery.
At the annual gathering Christ Anglican Woman's Association heard reports from treasurer Mrs. T Meadows girls' guild supervisor Mrs. R Dicketts and juniors chief Mrs. R Walker with Mrs. E W Robertson present detailing plans and leadership.
Regular town council session last Thursday approved sales of town property totaling $1200.00 and payments of $1500.79 for accounts grants and indemnities. A bylaw sold lots 12 13 and 14 in block 94 to Frank for $1200.00 and various payments and grants to CNIB Salvation Army Sacred Heart hospital and other items were approved. A later bylaw cancelled certain taxes despite no attached sum.
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