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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
2
In Listowel a local post office lobby scene shows two men discarding a bright circular without opening it while others discuss the waste and the failed advertising. Several circulars are found in the trash, yet no newspapers are present, highlighting wasted print and postage costs.
The July meeting of the WME J was held at Mrs. Wi Hicep's home with full attendance. Mrs. Jackson presided, opening with a hymn and prayer. A short article on Life of Miss Blackadder, Pioneer Missionary of Trinidad, was read by Mrs. McLeod. Memories of Ming Blackadder were given by Miss Lizzie McLennan. The Mission Band report from the Birtle Presbyterian was shared by Isobel McLennan and Eleanor Hackman. The W.M.S. report was delivered fully by Mrs. Jackson. Lunch followed. next meeting is August sh at the church hosted by Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Tom McLennan.
A Canadian Seeds Growers Association address highlights an agricultural scientist boosting two blade growth for grass, improving quality of Canadian grains and seeds, while unsold surpluses remain. Economists outline factors lifting prices including crop reports, harvest weather, policy shifts, and monsoon activity. A Czech leader statue is toppled in Prague.
The report covers student papers, council selections, and club formations. The Collegiate Students' Council named Dorothy Goddard, Douglas Ras, Winnifred Todd, Dick Brownlee, Dorothy Alten, Wm. Hancock, Iris Henderson, and Adolph Siwak across grades IX to XII. A curling club formed November 23 with Leonard Toeay as president and Jack Thom as vice president. Social events included a scavenger hunt, skating parties, and a January 27 gathering at McRostie’s Hall with about 150 attendees. Concerts in February raised funds, Roy Chipping beat Ewart Mather in an extra end, and Mike Gallant’s hockey team led school events while girls at Binscarth faced tough luck. A broomball tournament on March 18 saw Dick Brownlee’s team win. An April 6 concert preceded a tennis club formation as warmer weather returned. School colors revived with the 1989 Royal Visit Crest. The Girls’ Athletic Club was dissolved, $12.39 added to the Literary Society, and $25.99 from a concert left $7.01. The valedictory, by Iris Henderson, reflects on the graduates of 1930s.
Royal Engine at the Fair scene highlights a showcase of power and performance with notable spectators and vendors. The article notes crowd interest and a sequence of demonstrations featuring the engine model amid public exhibits.
The 1989 grade XII class reflects on education as a tree with roots in home life, a trunk of school, and branches of post graduation paths. Gratitude is expressed to teachers and the school board, while hinting at future successes for classmates now pursuing diverse lives in Angusville, Africa, England, and beyond.
The piece follows alumni of the class of 39 scattered across North America. It recounts Beryl in Italy studying singing, Esther Craig in New York as a tennis champion, Donelda Jackson and Mary Turnbull nursing in Winnipeg, Margaret Walker teaching chemistry, Catherine Whitmer running a northern household, Iris Mawhinney thriving with a large family, June Hughes milking cows on a farm, Iris Henderson near a rancher, Bessie Patterson in Lethbridge addressing a large audience as Social Credit district representative, and stops at Angusville as the journey continues.
Bob Pastor, a New York heavyweight contender, has signed a contract to meet Joe Louis for the world championship in September. Louis and Pastor commit to a title bout, aiming to crown the next world heavyweight champion this fall.
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