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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
1
Detailed orders plus sections A to H outline a downtown parade schedule for July 20 at 1 p.m. inviting North Dakota motor tourists and local clubs, with a prize silver cup for the best item. Officials urge decorations and prompt lineup at West Bourne Avenue and the Drug Store, 12:40 p.m. arrival.
Minutes of last regular meeting adopted as read. Town accounts approved for payment including General Electric and cemetery and electric light charges. Clerk instructed to respond to Mrs. DuPre re Mrs. McCorrision. Thom Kippsayn Co may remove silewalk temporarily. Charles Russell permitted to keep two pigs under usual conditions. Mr Ford authorized to order band supplies up to $40 repayable from earnings. accounts certified by Mr. Ford.
In summer weather Russell school celebrated the close of the year with a decorated grounds, the Russell Band providing selections. J A Glen praised the staff and noted two resignations. Prizes were awarded to named students across grades plus special prizes for French and history. Sidney Wire won an outstanding all round prize. Ruth Goodbun and Donald McKirroen with Agnes Thom earned tennis and mixed doubles honors.
The Women's Institute will hold its monthly meeting at Mrs Flatt's home on Wednesday July 14 at 3 pm. The town notes include returning teacher members Miss Stewart Miss Larsen and Mr Ridgeway.
The notice recalls a Garden Party at the home of Mr and Mrs D A Good bun on Thursday July 11. It warns readers of an 11 am decoration service and requests returned men to attend in decorations. Children are asked to bring flowers and report injuries from a recent incident including Richardson of Endecliffe, Bert Hunt, and Nevill.
The Wheat Pool Silver Creek Local holds its annual shareholders meeting at Ferguson’s Halls Angusville on Saturday July 17 at 2 p m to elect officers appoint delegates to the Brandon meeting on July 28 and review pool business. Members may meet their director and hear his year’s stewardship. The Ladies Aid Society thanks volunteers for a recent play across Angusville Russell and Binscarth and remarks on future Pool prospects. Mrs W Chittick traveled to MacNutt for her father’s funeral. A Loyal Orange Association service at 7 30 p m urges Orangemen to attend and discuss liberty justice and brotherhood. Rev Fred Chapman speaks on The Loyal Orange Association why it stands against our greatest national peril. Miss Helen Ackroyd’s condition improves.
The Silverton U F W M conference on Tuesday June 29 featured gratitude to local helpers Mrs. Lewis of Angusville Mrs. K Millar and her Russell girl trio and the Women’s Institute. Leaders Mrs F Downing and Mrs Gee spoke on education immigration and family settlement with praise for mixed locals and community service.
A speaker addressed her audience on laws affecting women and children, urging reflection on protections and restrictions related to family life and public responsibilities.
D D G M Hough of Rossburn led the installation Tuesday evening with Messrs Lindsay Wilson Buchanan and Harris assisting. New officers named include Ward N G J L McLeod V G W B McMurray R S W Fenton F S E Yoxall Treas K Millar R ING J Robinson L S NG Geo Chipping Warden P H Houck Conductor S Hughes Geo Kelso 0 G P McRostie R S V G F Vinnell L S V G John Davidson R S S J Crerar L S S D D Millar Chaplain M Cartwright N G H McDonald V G E Maher R S M Angus FS E Clement Treas A Houck R S V G I Storey L S V G E Keating Warden P Slack Conductress R Graham R S V G Eva Vinnell L S V G G Coventry N Piterpoint C G S Angus Chaplain. Lunch and ice cream followed the talks.
Principal confirms prize money won at Binscorth Field day has been received. Captains of winning teams are asked to call for payment on Monday July 12 at 2 p.m.
The July meeting of the Women’s Institute will be a picnic at Mrs D. E. Boulton’s on Wednesday July 4. A programme of novelty races and stunts is planned. Cars depart the Drug Store at 2 20 p.m. Please bring baskets and gifts for sale on Thursday. leave at Mrs Geo McDonagh’s.
The Motor League touring party will reach Russell at 6 30 on Sunday next. A large turnout is invited to meet them at Frank Skinner's to view a display. Attendees should drive there on Sunday and bring a picnic basket for a 4 pm gathering.
A meeting of all directors and committees is set for p m Saturday next. A list of donations and subscriptions will appear next week. Membership tickets due from last year’s fair will be sent Monday July 12. The U F W M special prize for Child's Lunch was included in error in the Children's work section and is open to anyone.
Margaret Elizabeth Lamont became Dr. James L. Davidson's bride at the United Church in Dominion City in a white georgette gown with satin and lace. Rev. D. Speer officiated. The couple, after a reception at the bride’s home, will reside in Yorkton, Sask, after a Russell, Manitoba, reception.
Endcliffe notices announce Sunday school at 2 p.m. and a church service at 3 p.m. The times indicate a light weekend schedule for worship and instruction.
Local notes list July events: Rossburn Fair July 15 and 28, Angusville Picnic July 20 21, Earl Keatings events July 9, Russell Fair July 20 21, and July planning for Craigie SD meetings. Mentions visitors, travel plans, school notices, parades, and a historical pageant preview. Family moves, sports betting, and community announcements accompany.
The funeral for David G Arnott, 84, who died Sunday in Portage la Prairie, was held Tuesday at Minniska cemetery. An Irish-born Ontario native, he was an early Boulton and Silver Creek district pioneer since 1883, leaving a widow and five children James A Pelly Andrew Edmonton Mrs Chas Simpson Winnipeg Mrs R A Watson Tumbell Mrs Dan Buchanan Russell. Rev Bailey officiated with pallbearers D C Stewart S G Keating Ed Hammond J A Callin Dan Peddie Henry Cochrane.
The baseball team won the July 1 match at Aft Roblin defeating Roblin Togo and Deuphin after a late rally. They reached Churchbridge finals by beating the Kamsacks, then lost to Churchbridge at MecNuit, ending the tournament. The schedule includes Shoal Lake and Melita with remaining games ahead.
Payers of the school district will be held on Monday the 12th at 7.30 p.m. The football team are doing a little better and in their last game defeated Grainsby 2-0.
A Trinity gathering at St Cuthbert's Shellmouth will hold a flower service and Decoration of the Soldiers' Memorial at 11 am. Children are urged to bring flowers and a Communion service is also planned.
Trinity VI service schedule lists Sunday school at 11 a.m. Evensong at 7 p.m. Confirmation class will follow Evensong.
A meeting of Wheat Pool members will be held at Rochedals School on Wednesday July 14 to elect delegates for the Brandon convention and handle general business. The notice urges good attendance.
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