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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
1
The Russell cricket team defeated Austin 71 to 36 to open the Provincial Championship. Russell sports shone with Birtle Foxwarren Pmscarmth and Langenburg well represented in horse races baseball and footrace. A large crowd enjoyed the day at the event with multiple sports on offer.
Mrs Saran McGuun died in Winnipeg General Hospital June 30th Funeral services were at Knox United Church and interment occurred at Russell Cemetery Rev J E McNeill officiated with pallbearers D R McDonald Donald Vinnell G Ledingham Chas Cameron J G Rippan J A McKinnon Sarah McDonald born Ontario 1889 came west with her parents to the Boulton district She married David McMillin in 1920 and lived in Yorkton and Winnipeg two sons Rod and Ron served in the Canadian Active Army Rod recently returned from overseas Rus her mother Mrs Roger McDonald and a brother Jock McDonald of Rus-
Russell prepares for the 61st annual fair with baseball on the first day July 19 and races on July 20. Prize money totals 125, 75, and 25 dollars for top open tournament prizes. The event features Casey Shows rides, a Kansas Farmer act, bandstand performances, horse jumping, a chariot race, and free admission for service members in uniform. Local churches set booths, and entries and attractions aim to draw thousands to the Russell Agricultural Society program. The fair is part of the Manitoba Great Western Racing Circuit with two harness and two running races on day one and several stake and running events on day two.
Miss Femice Irene Wise married Lance Corporal Harold William Davies at St Pauls United Church Port Arthur Ontario on June 28. Rev T S Watson officiated with Allan Vickers TRAM ACCO providing music and Mrs J E Barber singing O Promise Me during the register. The bride wore a white crepe gown with a long torso, fitted waist, French lace edging, and a train.
Miss Edith Switzer of the Social Welfare Dept of Ren a wed Tw. Edwin D. Washington of Vancouver BC at St Andrews Wesley church Victoria. Dr C W S McColl officiated. Bride wore a rose beige three piece suit with fox fur trim and orchids and lily of the valley. They plan to reside at 5810 Cartier St Vancouver after honeymooning in Victoria Seattle and other points.
Heavy clouds hid the sun during the morning eclipse as townspeople flocked to vantage points. Gazers saw only fleeting crescents while darkness lasted about half a minute, with astronomers traveling long distances to Roblin and Bredenburg thwarted by cloud cover.
Acting mayor Andrew Mather proclaims Thursday July 19 and Friday July 20 1945 as Civic Half Holidays in Russell with request for all places of business to observe. Dated Russell July 9 1945.
The Lutheran Bible school, sponsored by the Manitoba District Lutheran League of the United Lutheran Church of America, holds a camp meeting two miles from Riding Mountain park. Twenty nine youths from Churchbridge Langenburg and Inlis congregations attend, studying My Work, Luther and the Reformation, and Bible Study on the Gospel of St John, with time for singing and recreation to foster fellowship and understanding among leagues.
COMEBACK Baseball stages a return at Russell next week after over ten years absence. An open tournament is planned for the first Thursday of the fair. Norman McLennan and the Fast Steppers will perform in Russell, with the chariot team also featured. The Russell Cadet contingent returns from camp at Clear Lake after ten days away. Acting Mayor Mather proclaims Thursday and Friday afternoons civic holidays to allow fair attendance. A weed killing chemical demonstration by National Grain Co attracts about 100 farmers at Silverton, promising crop weed control if feasible and equipment becomes available.
Thomas Yee of Toronto son of Won Yee of Shellmouth married Margaret Matheson of Fort William Ont at Roman Catholic church Perry Sound Ont on Saturday June 30. Local social notes recount holiday visits and moves including RCN RCAF and RCAC personnel and residents visiting Winnipeg Regina Detroit Calgary Vicinity. A July 22 flower service is noted and residents comment on the recent solar eclipse viewing.
At the Sacred Heart hospital on Saturday July 7 a daughter named Ethel Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Alwyn M Coulter.
James E McNeill MA BC Minister announces services at Knox United Church Russell for July and August with a 11 a m service. Rev H V Ellison of Robins will preach this Sunday. Sunday School during the church service for children arriving at 11 a m.
Russell Pentecostal Mission loose entry lists Sunday services with Sunday School at 1 p.m. Devotional at 2 30 p.m. Friday Bible Study and Prayer. Rev G F Melmoth Box 20 Marchwell Sask Pastor. Mrs L Mclntosh Russell secretary. God knoweth the secrets of the heart Psalms 44 21.
In Victoria BC a brother duo heads to new postings with the Royal Canadian Navy. Pete Lloyd has joined the RCN at Victoria seven years ago and will resume duties in Halifax next month for the Pacific theatre. Noreen McInnis, visiting Victoria on two weeks’ leave from Calgary, is with the RCAF.
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