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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
A December 18 1907 Banner clipping lists prize winners at the first fancy dress carnival in the new rink with Miss Baird Miss Madill Miss Laycock and D Kippan plus Warren McKay. De Barnardo’s band supplied music.
Russell urged revival of the annual dog derby once a winter feature. C. R. Beswatherick, CNR section foreman, promotes the race and puts up the prize money. Start at 2 PM from Bank Corner, route east to the CNR on Assiniboine Street, then west via Westbourne Street to Smellie Bros corner, finish at the post office. Prizes are $3.00, $2.00, and $1.00 for the top three.
The council approved adding street lights to keep lighting costs stable after a rate cut from the Manitoba Power Commission. Mayor Mather and Councillors Bicknell and Cross attended the meeting last Thursday. Accounts totaling 756.03, excluding councillors, were approved for payment.
Russell rink releases season timetable with afternoon and evening sessions on Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 80 pm on Saturdays. Hockey practices run Tuesday and Thursday nights with one hour of skating beforehand on other nights. Seasonal fees set: family 8 adults 4 children 3 for ages 14 and up 2 for under 14. General admission 25 15 and 10 cents.
The fragment references a Russell Pentecostal church note with a Nativity quotation From Luke 2 11 and a Marchwell address for Pastor G G Metmoth The text mentions a savior born this day in Daid a city and the Lord implying a Christmas themed notice from a local church congregation.
Bruno Esbjorn the Swedish violin virtuoso will perform a recital at Inglis this Saturday to benefit Canadian Lutheran World Relief. He is spending Christmas holidays at the home of Rev. G. A. Voelm in Inglis and is renowned in the musical world for his power and genuine talent.
Two December weddings gathered families in Manitoba. Leona McIntosh wed Lewis Dunham at Rossburn with D. Dunham and a reception. Elizabeth Callin married Gerald Melville Sparrow at First Lutheran Flin Flon with Dr. Parker officiating and a candlelit ceremony, followed by a home reception before relocating to Flin Flon.
The Dominion drama festival will be revived next spring with Manitoba and other provinces joining the national movement. The Manitoba Drama League will run district divisional and provincial contests with winners advancing to divisional and then provincial festivals. The Manitoba winner will go to the Dominion Gate 9 in London Ontario in May. Local groups are urged to apply to Will S. Dickson secretary Manitoba Drama League Pullmer Apartments War iaw Ave Winnipeg before December 21 for details and rules.
The Curlers' Hat lists upcoming draws for Men's Club from December 23 to 27 with multiple matchups each night and a note on Tuesday results. The Ladies' Club has not finished next week's schedule, with The Banner to publish future draws and results for both clubs.
Inglis curlers hosted a luncheon at the Inglis hotel after two Russell rink losses to northern shotmakers. Participants included Inglis skip Tom Jackson with teammates Neil Hamilton Jas Jackson George Bulbuk Herb Liske Ed Mensch Rev K K Hill McKenzie and Russell members R L St John Ship E C Sanderson G W Davidson George Peddie H Ridley J J Cross R Meadows R McMurray.
McNeill MA minister Russell delivers Christmas sermon with Handel Messiah music. Senior choir performs Naza reth by Gounod. White Gift Service features The Child Divine Sacred Cantata by Shannon with Junior choir and congregation assist.
On December 4 the W A of Christchurch held their annual meeting at Mrs home. Officers were elected for 1947 including Hon Pres Mrs H J Pettit and Mrs H J year.
The ladies curling club opened the season last Wednesday with eight rinks chosen for play. Mrs Harold Clement was appointed secretary treasurer after Norma Perrin resigned. The regular draw began Tuesday with a long list of participants including Nelliene Leifer Kay Gooda Mrs Davidson Olga Therrien Jackie Clement and many others.
James L. Cowie a Manitoba journalist and former editor died in Winnipeg. Born 1816 in Almonte Ontario he moved to Manitoba in 1897 and edited the Carberry News Express for 27 years. He served as King’s Printer from 1937. Survived by Mrs. Cowie five children and three grandchildren.
Health officials warn that a public enemy includes anyone who fails to isolate when contagious or neglects seeking treatment. The Department of National Health and Welfare stresses personal responsibility to prevent spread and improve cures.
A brief reflection on pursuing personal betterment rather than matching peers. It emphasizes elevating one’s own standards, skills, and contributions to exceed the common baseline. The tone invites self-improvement and aspirational growth.
The Russell exchange adds 59 phones to reach 939 with orders for 20 more 100 line units. A long list of surnames tops the community tally while public notices announce Christmas and Boxing Day holidays and a civic push for cleaner streets and a sanitary official.
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