Shellmouth Society and New Year Events
The Shellmouth Ladies and Society meet today at 3 PM at Mrs Bryant’s home. The Church Club plans a January 13 meeting led by the Literary committee with a debate proposed.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
1
The Shellmouth Ladies and Society meet today at 3 PM at Mrs Bryant’s home. The Church Club plans a January 13 meeting led by the Literary committee with a debate proposed.
The Christ Church Russell annual meeting chaired by Cec W Bicknell reported a slight financial improvement and a resolve to keep weekly services until a new Rector is secured. Officers were elected for 1935, thanks extended to volunteers and the editor of The Banner, and a luncheon followed. The issue noted the late Mr George Brewster of Harrowby and rural council minutes detailed road payments, tax reconsiderations, and upcoming UFW meeting and social events.
Rossburn area notes report Elphinstone Juniors will play an exhibition game on Rossburn ice Friday night. Also mentions Rossburn Senior Hockey and a game in Binsearth with a return on Wednesday. Pioneer M Cochrane, 82, found frozen near Ranchvale, funeral at Ranchvale United Church and burial in Rossburn Cemetery. Rossburn Bank of Toronto staffer Robt Hadden takes road trip as Junior Inspector. New Year visitors Const C H Bayfeld and Mrs Bayfeld from Shoal Lake. Knox Church notes include Sunday services and the annual meeting on Monday 14th at 8 pm with tea served.
Unity Church of Pentecost holds regular services at Dedfellows Hall at 2 p.m. Sundays. The next service is Sunday, January 13th, with welcome to all attendees.
The article notes that in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala wheat bread is a luxury. It outlines low daily wages for agricultural and industrial workers, with bread costs and purchasing power indicating most locals cannot afford wheat. It emphasizes export dependence and limited wheat imports due to economic constraints.
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting forecasts mention two vaccines. One discovered in Philadelphia and the other in New York show promise. Both are early and may curb epidemics before they become serious.
Local 2 news item reports the Bonspiel to be held in Newdale beginning January 14 with community notices. Also included are appointments in Russell School and various regional updates on education, public notices, and agricultural rotations reflecting Manitoba concerns and local governance.
Reports from provincial groups show teachers face pressure from traveling salesmen urging purchases of books and equipment. Manitoba Public Schools Act Section 304 imposes penalties for entering a school without written consent. Despite safeguards, teachers still get talked into buying from unfamiliar sellers. Hog and cattle prices jump in Chicago, hitting three year highs as supply tightens. Packers pay rising rates for prime hogs and cattle gains marginally.
Mr and Mrs Tony Mushumanski welcomed a son on January 4 with family celebrations planned. R Loney a Drayman with Team Work Trucking reported sand and gravel availability in Russell Manitoba as part of service notes.
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