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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
We are pleased to see our old friend Mrs A Moore back from England. While in the Old Country the death occurred of Mr Arthur Moore. He is survived by his wife and one son Mr G Moore of England and Mrs A Kingden of Ruseeil.
Mrs John Gerrand travels to Toronto for special cancer treatment. Numerous Angusville residents attend Brandon Fair. Henry Chittick admitted to Ninette Sanatorium after pleurisy attack. Angusville streets improve under John Angus and Mrs. Angus’s direction. Mr and Mrs. have returned for a motor trip through Western Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The monument in Geil Mouth in memory of a boy is to be unveiled on Thursday July 29 at 3 pm. A short service will be conducted on the ground by the HK Pf Barrett of Deuphiz.
A health official warns that the current epidemic is smallpox and stresses that vaccination and quarantine are the only known defenses. Without strong cooperation in these measures, the disease could persist until Christmas. Signed by G. B Swallow, Health.
Russell July 27 1929 letter to the Russell Banner outlines proposed changes in Canadian National Railway service. The writer notes one month of good but insufficient service to Winnnipeg Yorkton and Swan River and urges business men to consider impact and future schedules. Local notices announce fairs chautauqua and races with detailed results and upcoming events across Russell.
Citizens of Russell urge action to restore a mixed tri weekly service to Yorkton and Canora. They ask the mayor to convene a public meeting, form a strong resolution, and press the board of trade to protect local trade before changes take effect. They compare to other towns benefiting from first class rail service.
The Grain Growers of Marquette met weekly in Russell with President Mr Grayso of Newdale presiding. Afternoon sessions covered reports and resolutions on the new assessment act and wheat board control, with Malcom of Birtle clarifying the act. A resolution urged continued wheat control for another year. Evening sessions featured Mrs Elliott and others. Subscriptions for drive funds reached about 5200 with Margretta leading. a further canvass was planned. The next meeting will set the venue and fate of provincial politics.
Holy Communion at am or nine suggests service notes. Evensong at seven with corporate communion next Sunday for all confirmed members of the parish.
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