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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
1
In a note to readers the Banner explains this week's issue omits several regular features due to a crowded range budget. The editors promise to resume The Old Days World of Wheat and other stories in future issues.
Twenty six rinks competed in the Red Cross bonspiel from Boxing Day to December 31. George Bicknell led his rink to defeat Chas Adolphe in the final. The event supported by Manitoba Curling Association clubs raised 5200 for the Association from the Russell club. Prizes included pen and pencil sets from Queen's Hotel with additional prizes to Adolphe Ward Russell and Lereza. The winning rink’s name will be drawn with other provincial bonspiel winners for medals donated by the Manitoba Curling Association.
Russell Juniors opened the year with a 9 0 win over Roblin on New Year’s Day as Langford Peterson and McKinnon each netted two goals. Yankoski Mann and Thom added singles, with Yankoski McKinnon Brown McLennan and Hancock superb in goal. They followed with a 10 3 triumph at Roblin Monday night, Jack Thom scoring twice and Hubert Peterson also tallying early. Jack Thom added two more in the second period alongside Langford and Yankoski, and five more in the final frame.
Langenburg hosted Russell Midgets on December 28 and handed them a 9 to 2 defeat. Both teams scored once in the opening period, then Langenburg tallied four in the second while Russell managed one, and the westerners added four more in the final stanza. Langenburg players included Ruduski Longer Mack L Wither spoon Schmidt P Scholz W Schola Fisui Hallett Yeske Bud. Russell lineup featured Diamond Bicknell Mc Lennan Yankoski D Russell G Loney B Thom E Lab B Lamb R Laboisser.
The Ladies' Working group requests donations or loans of chairs for their workroom. They also remind readers to purchase Red Cross draw tickets to support the organization and potentially benefit donors.
The Russell town council appoints Joseph McIntyre to fill a vacancy after retiring councillor F T Matheson. Mayor Hembrott and councilors Langford, Mather, Bicknell, and McIntyre take the declaration of office. Committees named with chairmen include Cemetery and rink Langford McIntyre Bicknell. Electric light Bicknell Langford McIntyre. Finance and publicity go to the whole council. The town advertises for an assessor with applications due January 27. next meeting set for Thursday January 23.
A small turnout of seven attended the Russell Boys' and Girls' Calf Club meeting at Mr Kinney's on Tuesday December 3 at 2 20 pm with Mervyn Dunn as chairman. Prize money from the October calf show was distributed and rail grading of prize stock discussed. The club seeks new members for its January 25 meeting at the agricultural representative's office.
A local resident describes a remarkable sequence in town last week. A dog team entered from the south, pursued by a horse and cutter, followed by a roaring snow-plane and an automobile. The sight mixed modes of transport in a single street tableau.
Brightside Junior Red Cross with a membership of 12 reports officers President David Moore and secretary treasurer Betty Thickatt. A braided mat donated by Mrs V Moore netted 6 10 and won by Reta DeMontigny. Money earned by children and donated totaled 82 cents. Total on hand 6 92. A box of toys was prepared for refugees and a large scrap item was mentioned.
Neighborhood Happenings summarize Christmas visits to Winnipeg and area, plus a Red Cross bonspiel with eighteen rinks. Reports include dances, raffles for Manitoba Children Ambulance Fund, and local gatherings such as Ladies' Aid, weddings, and holiday travels among residents and out‑of‑town guests.
A list of Christmas visits features Robert Stewart of Silverton Frank Wise of Port Arthur George Pitts Russell and Miss June Long of Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Alex Keiper and others. The Endcliffe Community Club plans its first social and dance on January 10 with Miss Gertie Geib and brother Harold visiting Melville. The WAL meets at Mrs Victor Bird’s home January 9. Mr and Mrs W P Stewart celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary December 31 1940 with relatives in attendance.
Miss Eileen Patterson of St Boniface hosts as sister Hazel marries. David Patterson departed last week to pursue an engineering course, marking a family event amid traveling and preparations.
Dr Brodie Anderson arrives as municipal doctor for Silver Creek after travel via Dauphin and Russell with his son. Staff and students return from Winnipeg and Rochester for duties and studies. John Chaliturnyk named assistant principal at Angusville school. Weddings include Captain and Mrs E H Whelpley’s son Mae marrying Gunner Gordon Mc Gavin. local guests listed.
Rossburn residents Miss Shirley Locke and Miss Edith Baldrow spent the holidays at their homes. Miss Edith McKague returned home after weeks in Hamiota. Miss Irene Strong came back from Winnipeg and Ray Peden stayed with his mother Mrs B Peden. Many youths attended Christmas and New Year dances in Russell. Miss Lorraine Alexander and Milton Medkague were home briefly and Miss Beth McDonald visited Winnipeg with Mr and Mrs K McDonald. Boys called in for one month.
A local soldier is shown in a photo captioned somewhere in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E Long who reside west of town.
Proceeds of a load of wheat donated to the Russell Red Cross by E. J. S. Honey will be drawn for soon. Tickets are on sale by Society members. The amount to be drawn is 20.65 dollars. A list of season’s attendees includes Miss Lillian Urbanowski Deloraine Miss Olga Skorobohach Winnipeg Miss Eleanor Lindsay Dauphin Miss Wilma Irwin Winnipeg and Jack Peden Winnipeg. Michael Urbanowski has returned from a month of military training at Brandon. Pte Ernie Pash of the Winnipeg Rifles visited Miss Hazel Irwin. Trp Horace Kozar Camp Borden spent a week at home. Pte Jim Strong Ambulance Service Corp spent Christmas with his wife. Mrs L Paisner and Rochelle left Dec 22 to visit Winnipeg and The Pas. M Paisner and Hymie spent a week’s holiday in Winnipeg. Miss Anne Urbanowski leaves for British Columbia Thursday Dec 26. Olga Antoninchuk spent a few days …
Craigie Mrs M C Shaw came back from Winnipeg last week. Ben ten Brink, a metal mechanic in the RCAF, was home over Christmas. Miss M A Corder visited Cherry Hill during the holidays. Vic Strugnell of PPCLI is home on leave. Miss Simpson of Melita returned Monday night to resume her duties at the school. A fair crowd attended the Red Cross dance on December 30 with Miss A McKinnon convener. R Watt M C Shaw and B Shaw provided music and are engaged for the next club dance in January.
Christmas Day gatherings include Harrowby Mrs Dent and Bruce with the Baileys, Gelbraiths at Rhine, Mrs Olson and son George with the Lewises, Isabelle Moynes at Birtle, Tyefischer family at Dilts, Evelyn Davies at D Davies, Angus Maynes on CASF leave, Moore returning to Toronto, W Lewis at Binscarth, Jack Bailey’s wife visiting her mother, a hockey win over Marchwell 6-3, Dan Davies Sr. at Birtle, R Bailey back to Harrrowby to teach.
The Banner asks readers to check their mailing label and report any errors. Subscriptions in arrears to the fund of 1839 will be removed from the mailing list at the end of February to cover operating costs.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Madill were held Friday at Knox United church in Russell after her death December 30 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter in Winnipeg. Rev. Alex Calder led the service. burial followed in Russell cemetery. Pallbearers included George Smellie and others. Born August 27 1852 in Cavan Ontario, she married Thomas Madill in 1878 and moved to Manitoba in 1893 settling in Russell. She retired to Russell in 1922, then moved to Winnipeg to live with her daughter Me l Vey. Survived by daughter and three sons Jack Milton and Ernie.
Mrs. Lavina Laycock died December 22 1940 at her daughter Mrs W F Graham’s home 4810 Osler St Vancouver BC Funeral services December 24 at Mt Pleasant Chapel Forest Lawn Memorial with pallbearers listed She was a Russell pioneer and is survived by daughter Mrs Graham and son William Coultis of Russell
The quota for wheat deliveries to Russell elevators was increased to 20 bushels per acre starting Friday in January. This raise allows nearly all growers who have not yet sold wheat under the lower quota to proceed with sales.
Over 100 old records were forwarded from here to the Patriotic Salvage Corps through the efforts of Mayor Lembroff and a group of boys. A few more have been handed in and will be forwarded soon. Citizens are urged to drop any additional records at the Town Office or The Banner at once.
Arrangements are underway for a bush-league hockey tournament at Russell rink on Friday January 17. Play begins at 2 p.m. Only teams not in organized play may enter. Entries must be handed to Frank Clement by 1 p.m.
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