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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
2
Canadian parents are urged to transform the 1935 summer break into a memorable, healthful period. Emphasizing outdoor time, swimming education, and close fatherly and maternal involvement, the piece advocates nature outings, sun exposure, and practical activities to build character and reduce future worries.
Mars presents a new problem for astronomers as weather becomes hourly and life support scarce. A Chinese middle school pupil is ordered to take military training. A farmer’s wife defended a surplus butter sale by blaming a missing weight, joking about sugar. Many military terms derive from French.
The Canadian Legion announces Lloyds of London has insured the Vimy Pilgrimage to be held in July. Dominion organizer Captain Ben Allen stresses early registration to ensure ship space, billets, and transport for pilgrims. Authorities in France, Belgium and England offer cooperation, signaling a major Canadian presence in Europe next year.
Electric sign plans to replace the old fronting the Canadian National station in Winnipeg were halted to protect a mother robin whose nest clings to the letter W. Officials paused work after employees reported the nesting bird, deciding not to disturb it while workers sought a humane solution.
An innovative life saving device a net made from tubular cork bags linked by rope was demonstrated by a Cardiff ship repairing firm. The raft can unroll as a ladder or float beside distressed vessels when normal lifeboats cannot be launched and orders have come from liner and tramp companies. The device may spark a new industry.
Knight received telegram at a meet. Miss Mix, daughter of a famed cowboy actor, was formerly married to Douglas Gilmore. Their marriage at Middleton New York was annulled in July 1982. Knight lives in Banff Alberta.
A. W. Youngblut of Oxford County Ontario found a large potato with several sprouts. The sprout grew from one end and extended about two inches before retreating back near the surface, a curious reversal noted in the vegetable.
A constitutional writer questions the roles of a lieutenant governor. In Manitoba the duties begin daily around 8 am, Sundays included, and often run into the early hours of the next day. The Winnipeg Tribune notes many groups watch the evolving prerogatives with interest.
Walter Dannatt a 73 year old London retiree plans to journey up the Amazon to pursue his lifelong butterfly and moth collecting hobby. He claims a 18000 specimen collection and hopes to grow it on this expedition. He notes cycling has helped sustain his travels and recalls owning the country’s first safety bicycle. Some specimens arrived from the Solomon Islands after a collector faced cannibals while landing.
The Ashworth, first vessel chartered for 1935 by the Dalgleish Line, will depart England to boost Hudson Strait trade and reach Churchill soon after the August 10 opening. Brig. On-to-the-Bay Association in Winnipeg predicts a record grain export year with many ships visiting Churchill. General Patterson notes anticipated tourist inquiries from multiple countries. The Ashworth will deliver cargo from Newcastle Antwerp and Liverpool.
Corporal Ian Mondelet Drum of Victoria British Columbia graduates with honor from Royal Military College. Other Western cadets also graduate including Cadet Gordon Dale MacAllister of Regina Cadet Edward Maurice Hodson of Rosthern Saskatchewan CSM John Alexander Hornibrook of Calgary Cadet John Despard of Victoria Cadet Murray Duncan Lister of Calgary Corporal Ronald Edward Wilkins of Penticton Cadet George Ross Davidson of Castor Alberta Sergt Robert Summers Stronach of Calgary Cadet John Henry Desmond Barrett of Victoria. The following will be awarded diplomas after supplementary examinations Cadet Thomas Alfred McPherson of Victoria Corporal William Carroll Patterson of Calgary.
Upward of 8000 former residents of the British Empire gathered at Lincoln Park in Los Angeles to observe King George's silver jubilee. British consul Francis E. Evans urged Anglo American amity and closer ties among former British subjects abroad. John Tapan, vice president of the Sons of St. George, was a guest of honor at the outdoor luncheon.
Pierre Martin planted several small trees 202 years ago on Belle Isle near Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia starting a tiny plantation that grew into the famous Annapolis valley apple industry.
Alice Brooks offers a home delivered needlecraft service with clear patterns for hats dresses skirts sweaters and two piece knitted suits. Patterns cost twenty cents each and include design guidance color schemes and finishing tips for women with artistic tastes seeking affordable stylish projects.
A young woman posing as Tina fooled a thief who snatched a pear necklace valued at $1000. The ruse led the robber to flee, while the jew el recovered. The incident involved imitation jewelry worn by several women and a street delay before the thief left.
The Canadian Tuberculosis Association reported at a Toronto meeting that Christmas seal receipts in 1994 were 12 percent higher than in 1933. Notable clinics operated in Saskatchewan New Brunswick Montreal and Hamilton. Names cited include Dr C F Bennett Fort San Sask and Dr A R Boyd Vancouver.
Bromine, discovered by a French scientist about a century ago, occurs in nature as bromides in minerals and sea water. Commercially produced by electrolysis or by reacting bromides with chlorine, it fuels ethylene bromide production and dye manufacture. Sea water contains about seventy parts per million bromide, requiring vast processing. a ship can recover up to 100000 pounds monthly, with plants on the Atlantic coast enabling extraction. Bromine is a dark red liquid with a strong odor and irritant vapor. bromides form with potassium and sodium for sedatives and silver bromide for photography, while tears gases also rely on bromine compounds.
A Toronto Star Weekly note says a Clanny Court song in Cobourg reflected Campbellford police court ties. Magistrate W A Campbell presided on the beach as Thomas Campbell faced a police charge by officer D Campbell of Campbellford.
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