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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
2
The Russell Banner is published every Thursday in Russell Manitoba as part of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Subscription is $1.50 per year in advance with Cecil Sanderson serving as editor and publisher.
A wartime citizen appeal argues Canada faces imminent threat from air raids. It links London’s battle to Canadian security and urges investing in War Savings Certificates, warning that England fall could bring disaster to Canada unless defenses are strengthened. The piece uses a family’s shelter ordeal to drum up support for spending on air defenses and military preparedness.
All members attended the Russell town council regular meeting last Thursday. Accounts totaling 348.95 for electric light and 152.20 for the town were approved. Milk vendors licenses were issued to E S Hammond and Joe Deschamps, and Chas Mark received a restaurant license.
A card party and dance at Frank Seller's home on January 18 raised $9.50 plus a $2.50 scarf donation from Leo Swyston, totaling $12.00. After $2.28 in expenses for music and prizes, net profit was $9.48. The hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Keller were thanked for use of their home and attendees for their participation.
HG Le Strange discusses the Sirois Commission noting it has broken down and may resume in spring. The piece argues public explanations are needed as many misinterpret the Commission’s scope. It clarifies the panel’s remit to aid provincial financing, not to lower Western costs or boost wheat sales or tariff reform, while noting factors raising prices include Turkey crop losses and severe weather.
News brief notes threatening crops in France and Argentina negotiating to sell wheat to Russia. Spain to receive Canadian wheat under a Great Britain backed agreement. Canada peacetime crop forecast $25 million bushels for 1940-41. Australia to benefit from recent rains. Argentina 1940-41 crop put at fifty million bushels above ten year average. U.S. winter wheat crop described as very satisfactory.
Parishioners are informed that services will be held at 3 p m on Sundays for the remainder of winter instead of 7 p m The new time begins next Sunday February 2nd.
Services at Knox United Church are listed for 11 am and 7 pm with Sunday school at noon. The House of Commons heard Prime Minister Churchill announce that one million armed and uniformed men now protect Great Britain against invasion.
Reading from a fragmentary field note, the North West Line Elevators at Soll Mining, associated with Dieter and the Agresturat Department, are referenced in connection with Sis ln. SEEDTIMEG. uk ST Dieter. No further details on outcome or date are provided.
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