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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
The piece argues that most useful lives stem from fathers who befriend their sons, teaching humor, perseverance, industry, and fellowship. Mothers foster gentler traits, but growth of manly virtues requires paternal friendship aided by schooling and community. A caring, active father benefits sons and country.
The Public Utilities Commission approved a new Manitoba Government Telephones long distance rate schedule on Saturday. The change more than doubles person to person call prices and aims to raise annual revenue to about 725000 dollars from 570000. The new rates took effect around July 1 with exchange rates under review.
A schedule shows exhibitions in Binscarth Birtle Minnedosa Roblin Rossburn Russell Shellmouth Shoal Lake Strathclair and Brandon with dates from July 19 to August 5 including Brandon running July 25 to 30. The list provides place and date pairings for each event.
Russell activities include holidays, visits, and sports plans. Notables: Hon T A Crerar and Thos Johnson expected on Sports Day. Mrs Jollye of Binscarth dies. marriages announced for Ida Amelia Stanley Storey. bands of volunteers, dances, and racing at the sports meet with local business and church groups contributing.
The Russell district school held a public prize presentation after awards for top scholars. Principal A. M. Pratt praised staff effort and encouraged blended work and play, noting new tennis courts. Miss Mallison and Miss Kippan were honored. Johnnie Clement received a special prize for perfect attendance. A tea hour followed with prize tables, won by Enid Nelson for best decorated table. Sports events included horse races, pony races, and track events, with Orbit winning multiple races and Russell taking first in the baseball tournament as part of a full day of sports by visitors and parents.
Tonight the large league game features Shellmouth against Silverton in a season capstone. A barn dance at Earie Keetne's tonight raises funds in aid of Silverton Baseball.
The Shellmouth track hosted five events with sprinters Orbit off wine and The Brat dominating the pony races. D. A. Goodbun’s Lady won the green race with Beli Row second while Little Boy bruised his heel and was drawn in the second heat. The invincible pony The Brat swept both heats in faultless style as Maythorn led the first heat of the pacing race and The Bee recovered to win the second heat.
More than 500 attendees by Lennard at Shell River School picnic June 30. Lennard beat Asessippi 14 to 7 in a one innings baseball game as Morrison and Todosichuk starred on the mound and in catching. Flora impressed at shortstop with a homer and strong defense while Ted Paulenko and John Todosichuk showed growth under Rose’s coaching. J. T. Norquay assisted in the grounds booth helping the event run smoothly.
A front page of small town items records a surprise miscellany shower for Mr. and Mrs. E. Wilson, two months’ school vacation for teachers, local chatter about weed inspection and francophone seed caution, and Pearl Strove’s return from McCreary. Also mentions upcoming baseball games and dances, a Canadian Trio return visit, and playful local humor about a resident’s mustache.
The 7th Sunday after Trinity offers 11 a.m. Holy Communion and 7 p.m. Evensong with Sunday School after the morning service. A vestry meeting will follow the service.
The boy scouts meet Monday and Friday evenings. Anglican services are Sunday at Shellmouth 11 a.m. and Rochedale Sunday School 3 p.m. Service 3:30 p.m. A basket picnic at Lake Beautiful Tuesday July 12 begins at 2:30 p.m. Ladies urged to bring baskets. All welcome for the children’s time.
The text outlines a Sunday service at the School at 3 p.m., an annual Picnic and Sports on the old grounds, a gymkana with saddle ponies, and Shellmouth race results. It also mentions Mr. Russell of Vancouver visiting his son Harold, and the School District ratepayers meeting scheduled for Monday the 18th at 2 p.m.
Imperial government ships bronze plaques to the families of empire soldiers who died in the Great War. About sixty thousand will be distributed in Canada. Each plaque bears Britannia and allegorical symbols with a royal letter stating the sacrifice for freedom.
A church service at Harrowby Anglican Church will be held this Sunday at 3 p.m. Parishioners are invited to attend the weekly worship and prayers.
The undersigned appeal to the editor regarding a two weeks ago pugilist who wished to test his power on a 65 year old man. They note the big fight occurred on July 2 and urge the fighter to take a trip and challenge the winner to dissipate his energy.
The Boys' and Girls' Club schedules fairs at Angusville on Oct 7, Binsearth on Oct 6, Birtie on Oct 6, Foxwarren on Oct 7, Roblin on Sept 29, Rossburn on Oct 8, Russell on Oct 6, and Shellmouts on Oct 4.
Ex President Taft has been appointed chief justice of the United States. Walter Sharp and Edith Sands drowned while bathing at Delta on Sunday. Influenza has carried off a thousand victims in the eastern provinces of South Africa. Recent Canadian steer imports praised by Scottish cattlemen as best ever received.
The Banner announces ready printing service with flexible timing and a contact line stating telephone number 42 for orders or inquiries.
A pound is found in Russell and turned over to The Banner Office. The finder may reclaim the money by proving ownership and paying a handling fee.
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