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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
1
The Winningeg Tribune reports Army records show William J. Tennant son of Mr and Mrs W Tennant born in Russell. He enlisted December 1949 served in armored car corps. He went overseas December 1943 and was wounded in France.
Edith Emily Patrick daughter of Mrs Charlotte Patrick wed William McKinnon son of the late Mr and Mrs Wm McKinnon in St Alban’s Anglican church Langaburg Sask at noon July 12. Ceremony performed by Hen Harrison of Saltcoats with J Kenneth Ferguson of Regina as matron of honour and Melvin Petterson of Kenora at the organ. A reception followed and the couple will reside at Millwood Man. Out of town guests included Roy McKinnon Grand Forks and others from Roblin Dinscarth and Regina.
Matilda Isabelle Hartley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R Hartley of Briecrest Saskatchewan wed Corporal Robert John Peddie of Endelfife Manitoba at Blue Hill church in Wriercrest on July 5 at 2 PM. Rev. W Harland officiated. The bride wore a white brocade sheer gown with orange blossoms. Attendants included Milored Peddie and Marlene Hartley with gifts exchanged during the signing.
About 350 Ukrainians gathered in Rossburn town hall on July 7 for a one day conference sponsored by the Canadian Ukrainian committee. Sessions featured S Skoblak of Winnipeg as principal speaker and resolutions pledging loyalty to Canada’s war effort and support for the Ukrainian Canadian Committee, with net proceeds around 250 dollars.
Miss Catherine Robertson Beth Breckenridge Helen Large and Pat Arnot returned Sunday after camping at Fish Lake. Tony Rubel Tom visited Winnipeg with Tom staying for a six weeks course. Mr and Mrs John Ross visited the T Fabel home. Miss Margaret Robertson camps at Fish Lake with Miss Joan Armstrong. Mrs Harry Mirtenko and Sask friends visited Mr and Mrs Pete Osesky. Jim Flonder Paul from South Porcupine Ontario visiting Mrs Vera Flonder. Joan White from Binséorth spent days with JR Robertson. A reception at the bride’s home served a dainty supper to 35 guests before the couple left for Regina and points west. The bride wore turquoise crepe two piece dress with matching hat and black accessories. The couple will reside at Macdonald Manitoba.
Vic Murray of The Winnipeg Tribune covers the event today and Friday under the by-line V.V.M. He is a noted feature writer with many readers for his Tribune Trumps column.
Fred and Jack Hodgkins of Russell are serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. A Canadian Press cable reports the destroyer Qu Appelle and several British destroyers firing three German trawlers off Brest in an hour long engagement. Fred Hodgkins writes of troops landing after bombardment with no ship lost and strong support from air and sea forces.
John Graham aged 78 died suddenly on Wednesday at his son Allan's home in Binscarth. Funeral at Knox United Church conducted by Rev. M. R. McLuhan with burial in Binscarth Cemetery. Survivors include brother Duncan of St Marys, sisters Mrs. Richard Boschal of Detroit and Miss Belle Graham of St Marys, son Allan, and grandsons Jack and Roy. He was a longtime farmer later residing in Binscarth and planned to attend the Russell Old Timers Reunion.
Russell Cadets entrain via CNR and CPR for a ten day Beausejour camp. 500 cadets from Manitoba and western Ontario march 20 miles, settle into tents with wooden floors, and begin a rigorous schedule including fieldcraft, obstacle course, gun drill, gym, map reading, signaling, swimming, and Bren gun practice. Daily parades, training, and canteen refreshments accompany camp life with evenings of games and town visits amid friendly discipline.
Canadian Women’s Army Corps members work in Parliament Buildings while a diverse staff handles Victory Bonds. The piece notes Canada’s Dominion Day 1944 as a wartime milestone with 650000th war vehicle and vast production including carriers, armored and tank units, plus rail and locomotive exports. It covers wage growth, wartime payrolls, and wartime medical drug use and distribution under military care.
Old Timers Reunion memories rise as letters arrive from Winnipeg and across seas. Mrs Winnifred A Mott, daughter of Russell’s first schoolteacher, asks for Supplements to send to brothers in New Zealand and Australia. Correction notes a misread rank in Shellmouth promotion. Navy League tag day raises 14225 dollars with thanks from Eastern Star and organizers.
Vancouver correspondent corrects a dating error on a Russell football photo and notes Diamond Jubilee success. Fort Osborne Barracks hosts a large Old Timers Reunion with attendees from Sasatoon Winnipeg Silverton and Sandy Lake. Local figures including A Crerar plan to attend, amid enthusiastic calls for residents to join and entertain visitors.
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