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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
1
The article reviews Peter as a fisherman turned disciple, his denial and restoration in John’s Gospel, and his transformation through Jesus, ending with a note on moral struggle and victorious faith. It also mentions local Royston events and community notices.
Unfavorable weather reduced attendance for the annual sports event held Tuesday. Four teams entered the baseball tournament Foxwarren Maple Leafs McNutt and Angusville. McNutt defeated Maple Leafs 5 to 2 and Angusville won the final games. A children's programme preceded a dance at Ferguson's Hall with music by the Russell Orchestra.
The notice announces regular Sunday service at 3 P M in the School House. It states present 1.e¢ d is moral support.
Christ Church announces a July 15 1923 timetable with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Evensong at 7 p.m. Details key for worshipers in the local parish.
Miss End Slack died after a brief illness on Tuesday with illness described as severe poisoning. a popular young lady, she is mourned by her family and community. Funeral planned for 2.30 pm at Christ Church with Oddfellows and Rebekahs in charge of arrangements.
James Struthers 31 son of EF A Struthers western representative of Dr Barnardo's homes died yesterday in Swan River hospital after a brief illness. Born in Russell Mwen he lived most of his life in Winnipeg. An ex St John’s College boy he served two years with the 27th battalion and later with the artillery. For two years he was crown timber inspector at Swan River for the Dominion government. He is survived by his parents three sisters Mrs J F Morrison Miss May Struthers Victoria B C Miss Miriam Struthers at home and Gordon Struthers Winnipegosis Man.
Morning Prayer will be at St Cuthbert's Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. A children's service follows at AneHean Church every Sunday at 10 30 a.m. All children in the town are invited and the effort seeks support from the poor.
Entries close Saturday July 14 with judging starting Tuesday July 17 at 10 am. Junior events Tuesday and senior events Wednesday. Grand Stock Parade Wednesday at 5 pm before the grandstand. Minister of Agriculture Hon Neil Cameron will attend on the 17th. Dropmore football visits Tuesday evening July 17 with baseball arrangements possible with Moosomin or Welwyn on Wednesday July 18. Russell and District Red Cross run a free Baby Clinic over the two fair days with doctors nurses and a Creeche for babysitting.
Community notices report Russell Fair July 17 18 with Russell Orchestra at dances Park's jewellery displays and new stock. Picnic details telephone system publicity and meetings. Local races Trean notes various visits and health updates plus a Tonsil Adenoid Clinic July 24 25 and muskrats troubling slough grades in Langenburg.
Russell School marked the end of the summer term with prize presentations and a keenly contested pupil tennis tournament. Mayor H Clee, Mrs Augusta Boulton, Rev F C Middleton, and Major A M Pratt spoke as prizes were awarded across grades.
A large crowd gathered for sports and picnics at Inlis last Thursday but heavy rain halted the program by about four o'clock. McNutt and Roblin won the baseball prize split, Diepmore and Roblin took football prizes, and the Ladies Aid faced losses as meals could not be served. Several autos got stuck or abandoned on the Agessippi road while routes to Rochedale and Roblin were hindered by the washed-out hills.
Friday shows the Orphans of the Storm at Binscarth Picture Show. Scotty Mann enjoys the coast. Yorkton Fair exhibitors Free Rice and W Cirichton noted. Agricultural Show prize lists due July 31. Brandon Fair attendees include A C Clements W Honey Tibbetts Roy Hammill and Frank Clement. Miss C R Matheson on vacation. Marion Shaw relief. Rifle Club reports improved scores at second shoot. George Matheson new assistant at the Station. H McKinnon to Russell. Garden Party at P J Gooda’s drew a good crowd. Heavy rain halted noctedings. one loaded car broke down outside town. Miss Cox Winnipeg visiting Mrs J N Turnbull. New daughter born Sunday to Mr and Mrs J McCallum.
Old friends of Rev J F Douglas were praised for two sermons over the past two sabbath evenings. Provisions were shipped to Gimli Camps of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. Sunday School at 11 am with a lesson on the man who fell but did not fail. Evening service at 7 pm with a sermon on His Setanic Majesty the Devil.
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