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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
1
The message extends Christmas greetings to Russell and district residents. It acknowledges vacant chairs from loss during wartime and stresses the enduring Christmas spirit of sacrifice and hope for peace. It urges service and strength in difficult times, inspired by faith and the Giver of gifts.
The Christmas message centers on the Herald Angel announcing Unto you is born a Saviour. The world looks for advisers and leaders, but the need is a Saviour due to sin, fear, and darkness. May this Christmas find you seeking the Saviour in heart and mind this Christmastide.
The piece contrasts 1941 with two thousand years of history, arguing Christ as the Prince of Peace who fought evil with love. It urges sincere living beyond holiday cheer, with calls to overcome fear and greed and to build unity in homes, squadrons, and the nation for future days.
Angusville residents and others return home for the festive season from their respective schools. Miss Edna Cole visits with family in Brandon. Wiliam Patterson suffers chicken pox. John Bell returns after a month trading poultry. Margaret Grainger R N Rochester visits her parents.
William G. Sanderson, father of The Banner editor, died suddenly at his Minnedosa home last Friday. He was aged in his last year and had spent 62 years in the district. Survived by his widow six sons and two daughters.
Catherine McLennan 80 pioneer of Minniska died Wednesday at her home. Born September 6, 1861 in Belmore Ontario she married John McLennan March 2 1883 and moved to Manitoba. She helped organize the Minniska Presbyterian church and served in Red Cross work. Surviving daughters Mrs Tom Jackson Inglis Mrs J A Kleper Russell Elizabeth at home. sons John L and Tom Minniska. Burial beside her husband in Minniska cemetery Friday with Rev J Leighton and Rev J McNeill presiding.
Manitoba Curling Association calls for an all-out effort to support the Red Cross Novelty Bonspiel beginning Boxing Day. A hurry-up appeal urges curlers and friends to back the drive as war demands grow and theatres extend.
A full house enjoyed the Elks sponsored Christmas tree and concert by the public school children. The program featured a High School orchestra carols, a Santa Claus treat bag, a “Three Little Pigs” play, tap dancing, and a minuet by six couples, ending with a Toy Shop scene. Enlistment news from Inglis Rossburn and Brandon noted several RCAF recruits for training in Manitoba and Ontario.
The Ottawa casualty list dated December 22 reports Lloyd Duncan Kippan of the RCAF died of injuries on active service. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kippan of Semens Sask and nephew of J. G. Kippan Russell and Mrs. D. IR McDonald Boulton. Pilot Officer Robert Frederick Leighton is also listed as killed on active service. his father once worked for W. W. Wilson and his mother was a former Miss Lee of Harrowby.
Spain states it will remain nonbelligerent in the conflict between Japan on one side and the United States and Great Britain on the other.
Readers are informed of Christmas events by the Eastern Star on December 26 and Ellis hosting a New Years Eve Frolic on December 31.
The Siatic Column notes no issue of The Russell Banner next week and thanks advertisers and readers for support during the year. Also reports rink opening night with crowd, prize draws won by Mrs. H A Hunter and Mrs. W E Fenton, and mentions staff changes after Christmas holidays in Russell School. Anxious for Russell boys Bing Meagher and Glyn Chipping serving in Hong Kong.
Over the weekend teachers at Russell School left for Christmas homes including Miss Davis to Morden Miss Stewart to Deloraine Miss Cotton to Brandon Miss Thompson to Winnipeg Miss Hudson to Hamiota Mrs Moffat to Fork River and G Guilbault to St Boniface. Posters for the North Western Bonspiel opening January 26 at Russell announce five events with trophies and prizes and entries accepted by H R Barry secretary until 1 pm on January 26.
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