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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
2
The Russell Banner is published weekly in Russell Manitoba every Thursday. It lists editor and publisher E Cecil Sanderson and notes subscription pricing at $1.50 per year in advance.
The University of Alberta extension division surveyed Youth Training Schools across the province. Results show the weekly newspaper reaches 162 per cent of households, far surpassing daily papers, farm papers, and other periodicals. The paper is preferred where English readership is limited and is widely read across the Dominion.
Church notices announce a Sunday July 14 morning service at 11 o clock. The entry records the service time and church event in concise church bulletin style.
A reflection on wartime censorship and the press. The piece argues that while some restrictions are necessary to aid the war effort, government controls threaten fundamental rights. It discusses provincial attempts to gag dissent, Ontario film censorship, liquor advertising bans, and the publisher’s right to accept ads.
Public auction announced by mortgage terms on July 27 1940 at Vista Community Hall Manitoba. North half of Section 16 Township 13 Range 24 West with a railway deed exclusion containing 6.23 acres plus a 16 by 20 foot frame house a 18 by 24 foot frame stable well and fencing. 20 percent cash down balance due per sale conditions with reserve bid. Vendors solicitors Phillipps Tallin 201 Montreal Trust Winnipeg.
Harrowby and Millwood played a close league game here Tuesday night with Millwood winning 10 9. Both teams now hold two wins, with the final league cup game set for Thursday at Harrowby. Mrs Jack Cartwright and son Dennis of Moose Jaw visited C Bily and family, while Miss Mary Scobie of Harrowby stayed with her sister Mis Johnnie Wondraseh. Frank Bily and Stauch families of Churchbridge visited C Bily family on Sunday.
Dropmore residents J Wardle and Gilbert Anderson returned Wednesday from a motor trip to Swan River and The Pas Manitoba. H Gilhooly and Margaret left Thursday for a Calgary Alta holiday. The Dropmore Patriotic club held a general meeting at Mrs A Morrison's home and two sections agreed to donate 45 to the Red Cross and 45 to the Salvation Army with an additional 30 to the Red Cross from the Castleavery bridge club. August Nerbas is spending weeks at Brandon. An operation for appendicitis was performed on a Russell hospital patient last week. Mr and Mrs J W Hyslop and family were guests of honor at a river picnic before leaving for Sanford Man. Gifts were given to Mrs Hyslop from her Sunday school class and the Dropmore Patriotic club.
Glen Elmo Mrs Hyska and son with Fred Jusaxa drove to Clear Lake last Thursday. Bul Wiadyka holidayed in Vista district. Ruthenia school picnic last Sunday featured a traffic accident as Bul Belbas knocked Anton Genzerek’s litt le boy from a bicycle. Pete Bugera Roblin visited the district. Nick Kaban bicycle trip to Grandview then the Kaban family drove to Clear Lake Sunday. John Olyniak plans a play and song concert at Glen Elmo school.
The Vista WM S and Ladies Aid met at Mrs Breakey's home last Wednesday. Mrs McIntyre opened with a worship theme, hymn, and prayer. Mrs Stitt presented a paper by Nellie McClung, and Mrs JH Hamilton read on Christian stewardship after minutes and roll. An invitation to go to the
Rossburn Ladies' Aid of Mrs Me Feeters approved arrangements and closed with hymn and prayer. Secretary reported over 30 dollars raised from picnic and apron sale. Next meeting at Mrs W Halliday's. visitors welcome. Town notes list attendees to Bandon fair and local travelers. Vista club teased. Mr Salter to speak July 17.
On June 24 the Wolverine School district held a farewell party at the school for Miss E L Bailey. Mr F Clarke presented a suitcase on behalf of the community as she heads to Winnipeg then to college in Toronto in September. The June 26 picnic featured softball and races before supper. Mr and Mrs Wes Schwalm and family plan Regina summer visits. guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Kavanaugh of Windsor Ontario.
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