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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

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Silver Beach Hosts Busy Holiday Celebration

The July 1 festivities at Silver Beach drew over 2000 attendees for the Elks led Boys and Girls Camp opening. Highlights included a junior softball win by Thunder Creek, a fishing derby with L Wingert of Angusville topping scales at 11 lbs 6 oz, a beauty queen contest won by Miss Jean Simpson, motor boat rides, bingo, prizes, and a final fireworks show. Local officials praised the Elks and noted plans for an annual event and improved access with hopes for an all weather road.

The Elks Silver Beach A. G. Smellie Hay Gillespie Russell Rod Nield Silver Creek Gillespie Nield J. E. McNeill Thunder Creek Angusville L. Wingert J. Chaytor Carl Ostapowich Jean Simpson N. Braendle Binscarth P. Sid‘oryk Jim Burgess Alf. Orbell Rocanville Sask H. Stanchuk

Drowning and Car Accidents Mark Weekend Tragedies

A weekend of drowning and crashes claims life and injures several. Alfred Sharpe of Dropmore died at a Shellmouth swimming site after cries for help from witnesses. RCMP and local boats aided in the search. Five people were hospitalized after a Roblin area car crash with four serious injuries. Tom Teasel and William Haberstock also sustained injuries in separate incidents, with broader property damage reported.

Shellmouth Alfred Sharpe Dropmore J. Langford A. Phillips Mr. Phillips Pat Langford Dick Reynolds RCMP Russell Sharpe Springside Sask Sacred Heart Hospital Roblin Winnipeg Tom Teasel Eadcliffe William Haberstock

Elks Camp Opens at Silver Beach With Scout Troop

The oy Scouts arrive to occupy the new Silver Beach camp built by the Russell Elks for a week long holiday. Four boys attend under leaders Rev J E McNeil and Rev R W Reid of Silverton with Mrs J D Peddie in charge of cooking. Scout Commissioner T P Stark of Brandon helps set up and teaches.

Silver Beach Russell Elks J. E. McNeil R. W. Reid Silverton J. D. Peddie T. P. Stark Brandon

Freefield School Picnic a Success

A picnic sponsored by pupils and teacher at Freefield school on June 26 raised a silver collection to cover prize costs for races and softball. Embroidery and fretwork sold during last winter’s manual training added to donations totaling $20 to the Junior Red Cross. The event was deemed a good day by pupils and teacher.

Freefield School Junp Red Cross Society Red Cross

Angusville Pupils Hear Recital for Mrs Sharman

Pupils of Mrs. W. J. Sharman presented a recital at Angusville on June 21. Muriel Shepherd spoke for the group and gave a bouquet to Mrs. Sharman while celebrating the couple's wedding anniversary. The program included Janice Forrest, Doris Pritchard, Joan Cowan and others.

W. J. Sharman Angusville Muriel Shepherd Janice Forrest Jim Craig Doris Pritchard Lorraine Ferguson Joan Cowan Corrine McTavish Ann Forrest Patsy Craig Dennis ‘Smelski Betty Pritchard Dianne ‘Smelski Darleen Simnick Joyce Simnick Betty Wowk Laverne ‘Wingart Marilyn Senko

Sidewalk Parking Marked on Main Street

Bright yellow stripes designate curbside parking on Main Street with 45 degree angles. Police will assist Saturday nights as motorists adjust to the new orderly arrangement to gain additional spaces.

Kiwanis Luncheon Features Scout Commissioner Stark

Kiwanis district speaker T P Stark discussed the Scout movement at a Monday luncheon. He traced roots to England in 1907 and noted about 5 000 000 active members worldwide. Frank Robertson introduced Stark. meeting was extended to the Russell Club by A Conroy of Brandon.

Kiwanis T. P. Stark Scout Movement England Frank Robertson Stark Russell Club A. Conroy Brandon

Special Attractions Added To This Year’s Fair Programme

Russell Agricultural Society directors convene Friday at Municipal Office to finalize July 21 and 22 activities. Highlights include Boys and Girls Rally with 200 participants, July 21 running races and a $900 purses harness show on July 22, plus horse displays, exhibition baseball, and a larger farm machinery showcase.

Russell Agricultural Society At & Velock Bob King Danny Mahone Alwyn Coulter Lilla-Gold Brandon Doug Lyttle Portage la Prairie Lyttle Pat Fairs Saas Ening Binsearth Inglis Langenburg Russell

Additions Made To Fair Prize List At Russell Fair

Additions to the fair prize list are announced for exhibitors at Russell Fair. Items not in the printed list include Class 162 Griddle Scenes 1.00 prize with .75 added. Class 188 Canned Meat two varieties 1.00 prize with .75. Class 235 Crochet Afghan 200 prize 1.25. Class 509 Grade IV to VI Penmanship Dominion Hymn 50 prize 40. 30.

Dominion

Social and Personal Notes From Russell District

Mr and Mrs Clare Manley and a family visited his parents last week. Several neighbors and relatives from Carman Nesbitt Winnipeg and Brandon Exhibition attendance appear throughout. Visitors include Misses Brownlee Leifer McLennan Glasman and many heading to Silver Beach Clear Lake and Europe plans. R J vanton will visit Russell July 20 21 for eye exams at the drug store with appointments.

Clare Manley L. Manley Betty Marie Marion Brownlee Joan Leifer Joanne Peterson Carman Silver Beach Janice McLennan Jean Glasman Smellie Bros. & Co R. J. Vanton Russell Drug! Store

Summer Visitors and Travel Notes in Souris Area

Miss Blanche Sopp from Souris arrived Saturday to spend summer with her sister Mrs H Smith. Nadine Bields of Bowman visited at Mr Mrs H Roe for a week. Joe Ferris attended the funeral of two children of Mr and Mrs H Bields of Shortdale on Friday. Miss Mary Bird left Thursday for Brandon to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs P Jennings and Renie spent the weekend at Clear Lake.

Blanche Sopp Souris H. Smith Nadine Bields Bowsman H. Roe Joe Ferris Childre H. Bields Shortdale Mary Bird Brandon

Opening of Boys and Girls Camp at Silver Beach

July 1 marked the opening of the Boys and Girls Camp at Silver Beach. Sponsored by the Russell Elks Lodge, the camp is fully equipped and available to organized youth groups under proper leadership. Community use is welcomed as the camp’s value depends on youth involvement and the appeal of Silver Beach with an all weather road planned to boost its popularity.

Silver Beach Russell Elks’ Lodge the Elks

Bald summer highway danger warned by safety rules

The notice warns that reckless driving and glare from headlights create fatal risks on long summer roads. It urges strict obedience to safety rules to prevent accidents that marred a recent holiday weekend and stresses that other drivers may be erratic, demanding extra caution from all motorists.

Arm bone found by Len Loney near gravel loading site

Len Loney unearthed a bone fragment eight feet underground while loading gravel and delivered it to The Banner office where any collector may claim the artifact.

Len Loney Len

Carload of Chevrolets and a Pontiac Reach Dealers

Demand for new cars remains higher than supply as F. Clement. Sons received a carload of three Chevrolets and one Pontiac last week, while the backlog of buyers in waiting saw only a small reduction.

F. Clement Sons

Community Notes From Shellmouth and Vicinity

Shellmouth residents report Rev Adams preaching his last Anglican service this Sunday. A flower service at the monument followed as names were read. Communion will be held at United Church on Sunday July 10. Mr Garnett hospitalised with a broken ankle and Vic Russin injured in a baseball related accident. Louise Garnett returns home from Kenton for holidays. Glenn Vosper from Winnipeg visits P Patterson.

W. McKenzie Marie Davidson Manitou Rev. Adams Adams United Church T. C. Garnett Vic Russin Louise Garnett Kenton Glenn Vosper Winnipeg Ing P. Pattersons

Endcliffe Couple Married as Picnic Event Noted

Endcliffe celebrates the marriage of Norman Stewart and Jessie Lindsay on June 2 and thanks supporters of the picnic and dance. Ray Bird and Fred Kennet suffered sprains from the softball game. Brightside and other picnics drew local attendance.

Norman Stewart Jessie Lindsay Endcliffe Ray Bird Fred Kennet Brightside Gus Gelb West Coast Ron Collins Kennel Inglis Victor Bird Peter Peate Peate Roblin

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