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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
A busy page reports a severe hail storm with crop damage near Silverton and Minniska. Church meetings discuss interior painting and fundraising while Sunday School and Communion services are announced. Beulah and High Bluff Presbyterians noted staff changes and long time ministers with a subscription update and assembly salary notes.
The ratepayers of Angusville School District will attend the annual meeting next Monday to discuss important business.
The annual meet of the Endcliffe School District is scheduled for July 19 at 8 am in the School House. Weather permitting, likely the best yet, with six baseball teams three football teams and three horse races filling the program. A big storm last Saturday damaged crops and gardens. only one corner in the list had any influence.
The Rev. Alexander Riddell, newly returned to duty, has occupied the pulpit at Rossburn Union Church in recent services, continuing his leadership within the congregation.
The council approves 20 percent deposits under the Housing Scheme and sets conditions for frame verification. Light plant operating hours shift to 1 am with Tuesday special morning run. hospital night operation continues until notified. Trees to be trimmed seven feet from the pavement to reduce obstruction. Debentures to be prepared covering the housing loan from the Provincial Government. Pey Ave sidewalk petition granted and work to proceed. Dr Bates resignation accepted and Dr Wallow appointed. Wedding invitations printed at The Banner Office.
The Presbytery of Mennedosa met with about twenty five attendees and discussed two calls for ministers with indictions at Blairs and Manitoba graduations. A motion for revised station arrangements due to winter unworkability was approved to be discussed with congregations. The Poor Movement report drew interest as pledges fell short of the $45.6 goal.
The item lists church services for 7th Sunday after Trinity with morning and evening liturgy and a forthcoming 7 o’clock organ recital by Mr Cope. It also presents miscellaneous facts on paper history births and industry including linen origin, marriages in Britain, shoe making, emergency brakes, forest pulp, and motion picture distribution to distant countries.
Mr Lanctot opposed raising parliamentarian indemnities calling it immoral and a betrayal of public trust. He noted meals cost 140 dollars daily for three meals, plus 8000 dollars in supplementary estimates, and free transportation stationery stenography and postage year round in Parliament.
For sale by sealed tender old Imperial Oil warehouse 24 by 30 feet with 12 by 16 shed. Tenders due by July 24. Building must be removed within one month of purchase. Apply to H. P. Houck Imperial Oil Agent Russell.
Local directory notes upcoming fairs and picnics across the area including Roseburn, Binscarf, Russell and Shellmouth with dates in July and August. Other items mention visits, dances, chautauqua plans, a rain storm damage report, and community activities at churches schools and lodges.
A large Rus sell Sports Day featured baseball and football tournaments with teams from Yorkton Roblin and Solsgirth among others. Yorkton defeated Welwyn Roblin and Solsgirth to win the baseball titles while Russell beat Dropmore in the football final. Races Pony events and a Derby drew crowds despite bad weather and a smallpox scare. The aeroplane offered rides and the committee received praise for organizing a busy program.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Setter on June 27. The birth adds a new member to the Setter family.
Lost notice in Russell for a small black club bag with samples of children's and house dresses return to Smellie Bros. Store. For sale three houses in Russell apply to L Boulton. Lost string of pearls on Sports Day in Russell. finder please leave at The Banner Office.
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