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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
1
A 1902 municipal vote in Russell failed to raise 11 000 for roads and bridges. The creamery superintendent at Barnardo was ordered to withdraw cream collecting work from other routes. A sample of wheat measuring 34 inches was reported from Binscarth while grading progress on the C.51 line north of Neepawa neared forty miles.
A 1907 recap notes Ben Burroughs winning the Gerrard trophy at the Shellmouth Rifle club shoot. Russell sports see baseball and football results at Russell, Newdale hosts lacrosse, and a horse racing and athletic program draws the largest crowd yet. A. Burbank opens a Rossburn branch law office and a Rifle Association forms uniting clubs from Asessippi, Shell River, Shellmouth, Roblin, Ruwell, Silver Creek and Rossburn.
A historical note lists the Russell Scouts led by Rev. W. Clay and F. Dilly en route to the Winnipeg encampment. It also records the Russell Gun Club beating Roblin 116 to 71 with high scorer Ronnie Melntyre at 29 birds.
Aller are arouser or second choi ces of Lasarux and Wilson, Grifith was declared elected with a majority of 120 over Peden. H. Clee has handed in his resignation as a member of the school board. The Russell Municipality local of the wheat pool elected officers for the year: President D. C. Ross, vice-president Jas. Rea jr, secretary treasurer L. Boulton, executive committee Howard Bailey Carl Riley T. Soderstrom A. Brown A. Coultia.
The notice lists upcoming fairs and events including Russell Fair on July 21 and Rossburn Fair and Sports on July 28, issued by Speaker Errick Wilde, MLA, in the local public notices section.
Last Wednesday June Ath the final day before mid summer holidays two closing programs were held at Russell School. Principal J A Peterson presided. W W Wilson chairman of the school board spoke on progress and praised the students for their Corona tion Ceremony. Trustees prizes were awarded for top grades in each class. Recitations songs and musical solos followed by a valedictory poem and prize presentations.
Russell supporters fund 50 from Scout bingo and dinner to cover a one day camp for twenty nine boys under Major D Joulton and F Dimmery. Major Hout op and Mr Dimmery train in compass work lifesaving swimming and first aid. Leaders include Melfort Asst Scoutmaster and patrol chiefs Jack Hembroft Beverley Boulton Russell Meadows Jack Chipping plus other scouts Yeo Anderson Geo Mossrenchon Henry Dimmery Len Fenton Bill Campbell and others.
The Marquette Liberal Progressive executive met Wednesday evening to arrange a Liberal rally at Birtle in July. Chief speaker will be Hon J B Gardiner. The group endorsed the sitting member J A Glen on tariff reduction. Plans include forming Young Liberals and Women’s organizations. HS Rusay, president, was chairman.
Neighborhood notes report B Crawford and C Olson of Winnipeg visiting in the area. Recitals by Mrs H Armstrong with Junior Pao Bill participants. Mrs Adams returns to Brandon after fifty years. July events listed include Crengoman's Day and Moester Parade in Rossburn with a big dance. Rossburn baseball team beat Angusville. many locals attend Brandon Fair and Clear Lake Regatta.
Silverton residents Dan Peddie Everett Robertson and Mrs C Melanis of Winnipeg visited over the long weekend. Attendees included Wm McFarlane Joan Keating from Clandeboye and many from Carlyle Grandview Rochedale Winnipeg and Russell. The burial was held Friday with relatives and friends from Wilkie and other towns paying final respects. Rev A Calder visited and is mobilizing groups along the river near Clark's Crossing.
Smetheram and the camping party at Clark's crossing enjoy a week with the boys. F Kendel transports a carload to Winnipes. Patterson, Betty and Korsace from Westbourne visit Mr and Mrs Ki lessor Grey and family. Toronto visitors Grey Davidson Stewart and Patter son return home for holidays. Thom Todd visits Goodbuns first week. Gerry Klooper spends holidays at Sakcoats. Alf Bryant of Toronto visits Goodbuns. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs G Wishard on Thursday the 5th.
Harrowby Margaret Carson of Winnipeg visits sister Mrs C Crook. Gwen and Lorna Bennie visit relatives near Spybill. Mr and Mrs Frank Percy and family motor to Debue on Sunday. George Ditto returns from Bear Creek. Shirley Kelly of Binscarth holidaying with Lorna Maneieon.
J Le Manders and Frazer York led a Winnipeg auto trip with Ars Lorne Plant to El Vilastone then returned to town. James Prout works on a new stone house while W A Clubley reports cattle and hogs prices as fair. Mrs Gordon Pian recovers from illness and Jag McDride visits Bow of Rossburn. The UGG Co plans an elevator at this point this season. Season opens for hook and line on July 1.
Mittwoup Mr Jack Wondrasek and Lila visit relatives in Esterhazy while Mr and Mrs Geo Cartwright Joyce and Allan motor to Benito to visit Mr and Mrs Geo Meldrum. Visitors to Brandon Fair last week include Mr and Mrs N Rawbuck Minnie Mildred Bile rank Roy and Charlie Riley. Miss Joey Bachinsk of Brandon visits her sister Mrs N Rawluck. Mrs Mary Cartwright spent a few days visiting friends at Theodore Sask. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Cartwright on the birth of a son born July 3. A fair crowd attended the Picnic here on the 28th with a final soft ball game Craigie beating Millwood and a dance in the evening. Mr Dean Robinson of Winnipeg spending holidays with his parents. Mr B Schrot weekend visitor to Winnipeg.
A light shower Monday evening cooled fields after record heat on Sunday and Monday. The district saw varied rainfall with heavier totals north and east of Russell, Shell Valley and Dropmore reporting heavy rain aiding late grain, while Shellmouth and MacNutt had uneven totals. A cyclone between Foxwarren and Binscarth damaged equipment and demolished a barn.
The document lists students promoted through grade levels with honors and passes from grade B to Grade XI. Names include Moriel Lamb, Joan Campbell, Harold Wishart, Dora Zoruck, and many others, with multiple lists by grade and honors. The note adds that school opens for fall term on Tuesday, August 31st.
Watson Dunn J J Dunn and E Dunn won multiple awards at the Brandon exhibition with top honors in Hereford cattle. Watson Dunn led the bulls in the Manitoba bred Hereford class and claimed several future, dam, and progeny prizes across several categories including heifer and cow calved ranges.
Hunters in Foxwarren prepare for the Solsgirth Endeliffe Cup shoot with a 40 score in the first half. Hunter W Ledingham records the event as the range opens at 9 a.m. Barry to attend.
Brrick F. Willis, leader of the pro- Vineral Conservative party, is billed to speak at Rossburn next Wednesday. A large crowd is expected from all parts of the riding to hear him. The meeting is open to the public and commences at 7 pm. A Russell Conservative Association executive meeting will be held the same day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Tenders for gravelling two sections of the Russell-Erickson highway and for building bridges on the same route were opened by the 004 roads branch last week. The Rossburn to Vista gravelling bid reached $19 48 percent, Elphinstone to Pakburn at $58 601, while Wesley Anger submitted the low bridge tender at $42 265.
Two weeks remain until Pair Day at the fair. Enter and showcase produce or crafts, enjoy a holiday from troubles, and mingle with old and new friends at the ringside and Grandstand. Local agents prepare a modern farm machinery exhibit near the main entrance as the racing committee outlines the program.
Miss Norma Wunems of Shellmouth Manitoba and Mr William Catert of Winnipeg were married on June 26 1937 in a Shellmouth ceremony. The couple announced the nuptials in the local page, noting the wedding took place with family present.
Efforts to secure top Shetland ponies for the Shetland Pony Race and a 14 hands pony race over a fraction mile heats. Also listed is a half mile open chess and the Russell Derby where Robertson Bros showcased an 8 foot one way disc and rubber red tractor, preparing the track for races on the 21st.
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