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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
4
Public notice issued weekly from the office of publication on Main Street Resect Mawitate Ose OO. 4 2 YO OR. It identifies the publisher and dates for dissemination.
The Millwood Christmas entertainment led by Miss J McKinvo and assisted by friends drew praise for child performances and a unique drill by six members of the 200th Battalion. Red Cross dances, fundraising, and community thanks followed, with a strong focus on support for the front and a New Year greeting from local volunteers.
Remittance of 202 dollars sent to Winnipeg headquarters reflects wartime relief effort. Heavy rains and storms in France and Belgium hinder Red Cross work, delaying aid to wounded soldiers and complicating field operations.
Reeve Bailey and all councillors present. Tenders for gravelling the hill road west of Assiniboine River at Kinscarth opened and awarded to James Conover of Madeline at 45 cents per cubic yard. Appointments confirmed for Secy Treas C W Thom Health Officers Dr Lanigan and Dr Swallow fire guardians C Riley and J H Thompson AR Mclintyre tasked to revise 1916 assessment for 1917 use.
Arthur Bryant 10.00 Mrs Ross and pupils grades 2 and 3 430 Marjorie and Isiene Wilson 2.75 Proceeds of dance at W F Young's 2000
The Silver Creek Council met in Silverton on January 2 1917 with all members present. Declarations subscribed and minutes adopted. Officers for 1917 named: Sec/Treasure W McKay Health Officer Dr Lanigan Solicitors Wilson and Glen Fire Guardian John F Moszumanski. Assessment Roll for 1916 adopted subject to revision for 1917. Court of Revision to be held at Silverton on the last Wednesday in April. Amounts ordered paid to H Clee 1.75 and Wm Cook road rent 10.00. Next meeting at Angusville February 9th. W McKay and G Phizacklea, Clerk Reeve.
Russell holds 11 a.m. Holy Communion and 2 30 p m Sunday school. Evening prayer at 7 p m completes the day’s church activities.
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