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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
1
A Sunday lesson on Luke 13 and Sabbath observance contrasts strict legalism with Jesus healing a woman. The discourse emphasizes mercy and neighborly duties over rigid regulations, urging that the Sabbath serve life and spiritual growth. An invitation notes the Union Church January 8 unveiling ceremony for the Presbyterian Honor Roll and a veterans parade turnout.
An immpertent notice announces a Retsell Unit Army and Navy Veterans meeting at the LO.0 F. Hall on Thursday January 11 at 8 p.m. Attendance is urged. The Ladies Auxiliary held a successful dance on New Year’s night with over seventy courses.
Local residents share Christmas with family across Lake Manitoba and Shellmouth. Rev J F Douglas begins a new home in LaRivier Man while Miss Fell teaches near the lake. The curling club elects Eshelby president and Callin secretary as season gains pace. Community plans a hall with renewed effort after a U F M dance.
Officers listed include W M L Bryant at 1 PM A 8S Wallace Sw C L Millar AW A McKinnon Treasurer T C Garnett Secretary G F Hilbert Chap L C Tyler G R Wishart
Harrowby residents spend holidays with relatives at Foam Lake and Langenvburg. Visitors include Isobel Brewster Jennie Miane Jerrod and Joe Nolan. Harrowby Boarding House closes for winter. A special ratepayers meeting at Harrowby School District discussed closing the school for winter months. Most attendees argued taxes should not rise and education could continue without tax increases.
Mayor King remains home with a severe cold. Mrs. Midgrey of Winnipeg visits family over Christmas. Russell Harrison of Fort William spends holidays with relatives. W. W. Wilson hosts Christmas at Russell home. Paddy Evans plans to start duties near March. Glavin travels to Russell for a dance. G W V A hosts a successful fundraiser and dance. Nise Burch joins Vista School staff after leaving Rossburn.
The article recalls a Christmas program with 37 items featuring children and adults, including songs and dialogues, and notes a teacher’s leadership. It also reports the marriage of Lillias Tweed to Chas. H. Tweed, the ceremony at Union Church, bridesmaid Nellie Chaster, best man Oliver Tweed, and a honeymoon trip to Winnipeg and Medora before settling in Lidford district.
The Asessippi program on December 18 featured a Canada rendition of a National Song and child performers in a well received show. Teachers and helpers earned thanks for training the children, with a note this may be the last year in Asessippi due to political changes.
Bowen and sister Miss H Bowen move into town and settle in a newly completed residence. The Angus School District hosted a Christmas program in Fergusons hall with a large crowd. Teachers decorated a tasteful tree and organized the evening. Notable visitors included Miss M Chittick of Winnipeg and Miss M Angus of Russell. A hard times dance in Fergusons hall attracted many, with prizes won by Mrs J MacTavish and Mies M Angus.
Miss Taylor of Neepawa spent Christmas with her sister here. The chief operator of the Manitoba Government Telephones spent New Year’s at her parents’ home. Christmas trains woke early town residents. Amy Arbuckle spent Christmas with her parents. Don’t miss the bonspiel January 11 to 12. contact secretary L. D. Argo for prize lists. Nurse Annie Young of Edmonton visited town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hill returned to Elkhorn after visiting the Cockburns. The New Year’s Dance at Community Hall drew strong attendance. Rev. Mr. Hunter preached at Silverton. Anderson, Foxwarren, led the pulpit here. Rev. Mr. Legge of Birtle preached at St Gatthens Church. Miss Mann spent Christmas in Minnedosa and returns Tuesday. Miss Hahenny, employed by J. W. McCallum, returned to Minnedosa. Literary Night at Community Hall January 9 features music, lecture, and short speeches. Mr. and Mrs. Turner of Regina visit Argo family. W. E. Rice will spend winter in the East. Tomlinson Cup final on New Year’s Day saw Dr. Broadfoot lose to G. Drew four to one. McGilvray and Leslie Thompson return to Winnipeg to study at Wesley College.
Next Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and a Children's Carol service at 2 39 p.m. with invites extended to parents and friends. Evensong at 7 p.m. Prof Harvey of the University of Manitoba will lecture on Canadian Authors and Literature with lantern views at Union Church on Wednesday January 24.
Mr and Mrs F Matheson and Mrs Campbell express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after their recent bereavement.
A rural classifieds page lists land for sale with a 100 acre tract adjoining siding, house and stables and air fenced. Other ads offer board for two girls at Miss Walker, tenders for green wood at Endcliffe School, a quiet milk cow for sale, and stray cattle. A notice warns against wood cutting on East half 34 21 28.
Community notices list curling dances and bonspiel plans with dates in January. Sinecarth bonspie and a curlers dance at Me Rostie's Hall are set for mid January. The Russell Bonspiel begins Jan 22 with aim to draw strong local teams and raise funds.
Christmas and New Year services drew very large congregations as pulpit messages and choir work received praise. A Sunday total of 244 attendees aims for 250 next Sunday while Adult Bible Class shows 84 members split evenly. A January 19 Bible Banquet features speaker Wm Iverach and new members may attend but not count toward team totals. Taxis boys debate next week on life work versus service. Trail Rangers meet Friday as Community Month activities unfold. Sunday plans include baptisms and a sermon series on the Lord s Prayer followed by a discussion on hell and judgment. A public meeting Monday at Union Church unveils the Presbyterian honor roll from WWI with Major Pratt and Miss Rudy Setter speaking. Army and Navy Veterans will attend and contribute to the collection.
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