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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
1
An old Missional Society notice reflects Christmas appeals and church activities. The piece mentions the Union Church funeral, seeds for a fair, agricultural society reports, and community events including weddings, dances, curling, and church services with various local names and places in Manitoba.
The Rossburn club reorganises for the season and plans to restart indoor baseball and basketball after a lengthy illness delay. Mrs Robert Heamilton dies at her home on Saturday afternoon, the report notes, marking a local closure as details remain sparse.
The Beer and Wine League of Manitoba argues legalizing beer and light wines with meals in hotel dining rooms will improve hotel conditions for travellers and sustain service. It warns current temperance laws harm rural hotels and public accommodation, urging voters to sign petitions ahead of the Legislature.
The Russell School stage produced a superb improvised operetta titled Pr Zara with Kathleen Maher as the princess and Adeline More as the prince. Gussie Clee impressed as Baron Lecome and a large chorus filled the court with energy. The effort was led by Mrs Smeliie and Mrs Jamieson with Mrs Ricau providing accompaniment. the performance was a high standard memory for the town. Christmas holidays run from December 22 to January 3.
The Russell unit of the Army and Navy Veterans offers New Year greetings and appreciation for loyalty and cooperation across the district. They request continued legal cooperation and pledge to increase service beyond past efforts.
Next Sunday marks the fourth Advent with Litany at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. The choir presents Yuletide Memories. On December 2a there will be Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Baptism and a children’s service follow. The Girls Guild raised 175.55 at a wartime fundraiser.
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