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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
1
A UFM statement to Russell electors outlines views on school policy liquor control with referendum support taxation reform and government efficiency. It argues for self supporting rural services and cautious spending while seeking fair natural resources settlement and reduced rates through the Crows Nest Agreement. Public service should guide voters, not party advantage.
The Russell Fair and Sports on July 20 and 21 expects strong success with improved grounds including a new track stable and covered grandstand. July 20 features decorated cars floats displays stock judging and sports events. July 21 offers all star baseball football tournament horse racing and more stock activities. Entries and attendance are urged to ensure a well attended two day program.
Nominations for Rus sell keyed to three candidates as 25 attendees watched returning officer Crearr declare nominations closed. Liberal W. W. Wilson Conservative EF C. de Balinhard and A. F. M. Mike Wonston were named. Wonston arrived late to file.
Citizens on Main Street Russell eye the Monster Parade and decorating contests for buildings cars and floats with prizes for the best efforts. Start planning early and aim for a bigger better Russell Fair and Sports celebration this year as ideas strike.
The Ladies Aid of the Union church organized with 30 members and officers elected led by Mrs Ledingham. They plan meals at the Fair Grounds on Sports Days to fund the manse debt and repairs. A Sunday talk on divine standards and camp for C G I T girls followed by a sermon on The Anger of Jesus.
Prizes announced include first prize 15 dollars and second 10 for best decorated building plus 10 for best decorated car or float and 10 for best old timers or comic entry. A special 6 dollar prize honors best decorated grounds, with the parade expected to grow bigger and better for the fair.
The Angusville Union Auxiliary of the W M S hosted a donation tea at Mrs C H Sone's home on Wednesday afternoon July Std. Forty four attended and $6.80 was collected. Donations including food items valued at $48 were packed and shipped half to Presbyterian Fresh Air Camp Gimli and half to Methodist Fresh Air Camp Gimli. The ladies thanked non members and invited them to join, with thanks to Mrs Staples for the use of her home.
Mrs W Hargreaves visits Shellmouth. Almyer Stewart travels to Winnipeg for pension board examination. Russell beats Silverton in a league game played in Silverton. Big picnic event had large turnout with racing queiting and baseball. Supper praised. thanks to the organizing ladies. Algy Le ne vaitre’s mother dies in England. sympathy sent. Silverton visited Eadcliffe picnic and won baseball. Russell picked off second base. Miss Lilly Kennedy plans a brief holiday. best wishes extended.
Meeting held at Dropmore on July 3 1922. minutes of previous meeting adopted. Clerk authorized to redeem tax sale certificate on N. W. 22 23 78. Authorization to adjust shortage in payment of municipal grant for Rovyston School trustees. Expenditure on Hill to C Robins farm charged to Public Works.
Sunday school lesson notes on Daniel five linking Belshazzar’s banquet to divine judgment. The piece urges temperance, warning that strong drink leads to profanity and ruin, and cites Conan Doyle’s pro prohibition stance while stressing the impact on homes and children.
All committee men of the Agricultural Society and Sports meet at 7 pm on Saturday in the 100F Hall to receive final reports from the chairmen.
A four year old red steer strayed from Wolfsen's pasture, branded C on the right hip, contact George Custar at Russell, phone 233-3 for return.
Russell hosts two big Fair and Sports days July 20 and 21 with crowds anticipated. The Studio shows Russell District War Memorial pictures during the event and Park's Jewelry Store promotes eye tests by Optometrist Falth A Cooper.
Christ Church hosted the wedding of Ethel Winnifred Roberts to Major A. M. Pratt M C on Tuesday afternoon. Rev Legge officiated as bridesmaids and guests filled the church and nearby streets for the reception. The couple departed for Winnipeg en route to a coast honeymoon.
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