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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
2
The Russell Banner is a weekly newspaper published every Thursday in Russell Manitoba. It notes affiliation with the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association and lists E Cecil Sanderson as editor and publisher.
Mary Margaret Davidson and Hugh McClure Simpson wed at the Manse on June 18 joining families from Russell and Silverton. The event featured white jersey and blue gowns, a three tier cake, a toast by Mr McNeill, bagpipe entertainment, and about forty guests at supper.
Students from the Collegiate held a closing day party at 4 30 on Friday despite rain. They traveled to Silverton rented a hall and began with games. Masters treasure trail by Dalton Keating and Davidson led to Linch, then hot dogs ice cream and dancing. Muss Davis received a farewell present from the graduating class. The event ended at nine with everyone enjoying a successful gathering.
Flame haired Tillie Fleming Miss Tillie Fleming finished second in 1946 and was crowned Miss Regina 1947 at a Regina City Police Amateur Athletic Association beauty contest. She reigned over eleven other contestants.
On Dominion Day Galtcoats drew an all time crowd estimated between 6900 and 7000 to watch eleven teams compete. Russell suffered a 1 0 loss after a costly inning as Roblin Grandview and Togo combined to topple them. Roblin later split ties and second money with Bangor as the Rossburn tournament looms Friday.
National Grain Company Ltd announces a 2 4 D weed control method that uses 90 percent less water per acre with a spray boom and new nozzles. Tests across 60 plots show uniform chemical application with minimal yield risk, aiding Canadian grain fields.
Knox United Church lists 11 am service with Rev Wm Holmes BA and no evening service. Mrs A Woroneski holds a household goods auction in Angusville on Friday July 11 with N Braeadle as auctioneer.
In the 1902 Birtle tournament held July 1 Russell s team captured first prize of 11 pair of football louts defeating Arrow River Foxwarren and Lizard Point Indians. Rev D M McKay preached farewell July 9 and left for Carman after being presented with a combined Bible and Hymnal.
An item notes J Sheffield of Winnipeg purchasing the Russell Studio and Earle Setter’s barn being struck by lightning, burning the barn and its feed and harness. The accompanying retro note recalls a 1932 moment when Major Pratt delivered his final Russell school address after twelve years as principal.
Ten years ago on July 8 1937 travelling tenders for the Rus sell Erickson highway were set. A brief shower Monday evening cooled crops after a week of extreme heat providing relief to farmers.
Russell Branch 158 invites all veterans to a Legion picnic at Fish Lake on Wednesday July 9. Bring lunch and sugar, coffee provided in the hall, and those with cars should notify Comrades Smellie or Clement. Cars depart 1:30 pm from Main Street Legion rooms. a dance follows at the hall. No further meetings planned until September unless needed.
A memorial cross and Litany desk across Christchurch honor Pte Harry F Cope. Ninety two lots in Millwood townsite to be auctioned for sale by public tender by the Rural Municipality of Russell.
Twenty five years ago on July 6 1922 Rev F C Middleton began his pastor fete at Russell Union church. Mike Wenitoway of Osha district is named as Independent Farmer candidate in the race.
The Russell Pentecostal Mission LO.OF Hall hosts Sunday service at 2 30 pm led by Rev G F Melmoth of Marchwell Sask Pastor. A Bible study and prayer meeting is scheduled for Friday at 8 pm.
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