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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
1
A brief historical timeline notes the Rumnell studio will reopen on July 18 for a short period. The item lists past events from 1910 to 1930 including political results, land sales, school promotions, and community milestones in Russell and district.
July 12 softball tournament opens followed by July 18 Red Cross softball tourney at Angusville. July 19 Russell Fair and Sports slated with July 24 Rossburn Exhibition and more events listed.
An extensive display of modern farm implements will be shown in conjunction with Russell's annual fair next Friday July 19. Local dealers will demonstrate during the day at the display site to the right of the main entrance gate.
Despite poor crops and feed outlook, the Red Cross event exceeded hopes with a 99.50 sale total and strong district cooperation. Farmers donated poultry and produce, bid actively, and the Ladies and Young People's Red Cross booths boosted net proceeds, while softball games offered entertainment and community spirit for a banner day of support.
David Henry Boyd a former Russell resident died at Moose Jaw General Hospital June 28 after a three month illness from cancer. Born near Winnipeg he worked in printing in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, ran The Russell Banner and later published in Fillmore and La Fleche. Survived by widow Lola Morley two sons Norman and Lehman and daughter Lorraine. Funeral at La Fleche United Church with burial in Protestant cemetery.
Silver Beach draws many local visitors for the season with families and individuals named including Mrs A G Smellie and group, Miss Betty Johnson, Miss Peggy Moore, Mrs T S Brownlee, Mrs J G Kippan and Isabelle Kippan, Miss Pat Kippen, Mrs W W Wilson and Jack, Mrs B Glasman and Ronnie, Mrs EW Robertson, Mrs J J Maher, Elmer, Brooks, Murray and Muriel Lamb, Mrs T W Shaw and family, Bob McLennan, Jack Thom, Bill Thom, Doug Russell.
Wilfred Liske is home for the summer from Saskatoon. Mr and Mrs Jno Jackson spend the weekend at her Roblin home. Mr and Mrs Zelanko and family enjoy holidays in Saskatchewan. Mrs H Gillies and three children depart for Clear Lake. Ladies Aid meets Thursday July 18 at 3. Paul Pifeo returned from a month’s holiday down east. David Williams brings a sample of new potatoes. Mrs Neville of Newdale visits Mr Plaskett. Miss Hazel Patterson visited Pune River. Bob Oswald leaves for Winnipeg to join the Royal Canadian Navy. Welcoming newlyweds Mr and Mrs Gouge Haas into cardistri. Miss Margeret Bisia leaves for sure school at Ethelbert.
Endcliffe and Lorne Dunn with family of Boissevain visited W. Coultis. Joan and Beverley to spend holidays with grandparents H. Finch in Winnipeg. Mrs Cuthbert and Dorothy Finch to visit Lloyd Schwalm. Delmar Joyce attended Brendon fair. L. A. Schwalm visited Fegina. Mrs Clark and Geraldine Melville visiting G. Geib. Mrs O H Berg and Sandra return to Winnipeg after two months with Hendersons. Red Cross picnic and evening dance well attended. R H Shipley led donations, donors praised for generous support.
Shellmouth community notes list visits and holidays. Mrs William Patterson hosts the Ladies' Aid meeting. guests include Mrs Jack Moster and Glen of Winnipeg. other residents and visitors, such as E R Ridgeway party at Madge Lake, travel to Hazelmore and Ninett.
Silverton residents report John Keating left by CNR for Clande Boye Manitoba to visit his son Wallace and family. Six CGT girls from Silverton attended United Church camp at Clear Lake June 29 to July 9. Local teacher Miss N Brook spending holidays in Boissevain. Families of Kennedy Anderson and others holidaying in Yorkton and Silver Beach. W A Keating suffers compound fracture, Winnipeg to treat. Sam Boscavish family loses home by fire. Wm Chase visiting Keatings in Silverton.
Mr and Mrs M Derkach with Mr and Mrs A Lapka motored to Yorkton last Sunday. Mr and Mrs M Bartkin of Mears spent the weekend with his brother John. Mr and Mrs M Syrnyk left for vacation at Ethelbert. Family of Binscorth spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Kosteski. Mr and Mrs J Sempehko attended the Brandon fair last week.
Dr. Page trains and drove the horse Billy to three straight victories in Saskatchewan over the past two weeks at Broadview Wadena and Tisdale meets. Billy will race at Russell on July 19.
The Imperial Three Star Entertainers presented a pleasuring program at the A and N Veterans hall last Friday afternoon and evening. The matinee drew many children and the evening show was packed with about 900 attendees. Roy Barry hosted as master of ceremonies with a ten member cast including two young ladies. Bonnie Brooks and June Lathrope provided highlights as soprano and dancer with xylophonist. Chas Jones offered three baritone characterizations to cheering crowds. Fredamb ert and his pal Oscar did ventriloquism and a magician act. The orchestra featured a burlesque overture and Barney Potts added humor. The cast closed with song hits by Victor Herbert. Proceeds from the dance supported the Russell War Charities Board. Next week Russell’s Red Cross Week begins with proceeds from Wednesday and Thursday night shows going to the Red Cross. The Bijou Theatre owner W Grieves arranged the film Nurse Edith Cavell for the charity. Friday July 19 will feature Red Cross fair and races with expected record attendance.
The Ruel Branch of the Canadian Red Cross informs district organizations seeking to sponsor events in aid of the Red Cross that a permit must be obtained from the local branch. Permits follow the War Charities Act 1939 provisions and regulations and may be obtained from the branch secretary or president.
Advertising notices broadcast over CJGX Yorkton each Friday evening cost 25 cents per line with six words per line calculation. The message notes a dance at Vets Hall Russell on Saturday night July 13 and mentions cash payment.
June examinations across Royston Wolverine and related district schools show students promoted and averaging marks. Notable promotions include Grade 1 to 2 Roy Cusilier 93.3 and Stella Lopushinsky 87.1, Grade 4 to 5 David Moore 83.3, Grade 5 to 6 Betty Thickett 74.7, and Grade 7 to 8 Johnny Ursulak 71. Other schools record passes and honors for various students, with teacher A Lorena Adolphe noted at Royston.
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