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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
1
The message notes a Sunday School and Bible close next Sunday morning at Lil Etork with Pastor Mr Millar leading members of both the Junior and Senior groups in praise.
Trinity services and a note about recently conformed members making their communion. A Sunday School Picnic is planned at Mrs. D E Boulton’s home, weather permitting, with 2 30 meet at the church and carpool to the grounds. Rev Rural Dean Bush M A will become Rector on August 22 and lead his first service.
The entrance examination list from schools in Inspector Delton's division tributary to Russell and Shellmouth includes Artha Allen Katherine Kendall Peter N Patterson Cecil Wishart Margaret Witty from Shellmouth Winona Goodbun Reginald Lewis Annie O Lassie from Dropmore Shirley Ferris from Castleavery Lois McLennan from Rosston Gertie Frohtke from Freefield Peter Gabdur from Shellbank Joe Shipp from Asessippi Adalena Pitcha from Balfour and William D Fisher from Thunder Creek.
Russell defeats McNutt 8 to 5 in a return baseball game after McNutt challenged for $100 following their 8 to 5 loss at Fair Tuesday. J Dunn started for Russell, Olson pitched well for McNutt, Leifer and Dunn shared the mound duties, with a large crowd watching a competitive contest.
The Central Selling Agency reports a second interim payment on pool wheat will be issued before month end, but it is not the final payment. The final wheat payment will likely align with last year, as directors aim to complete coarse grain pool settlements early and avoid further divisions.
The report notes moves and visits including Binscarth to Yorkton residents Mr. and Mrs. C Strachan, Mr. Stewart of Chicago with Mr. P Melintosh and Mr. A Cryrar, plus local farm impact from a storm. Windows broken along the Birdtail district, livestock losses and scattered debris cited amid near-nonchalant village life.
Cooper Bros trained animal show and wild west act will visit Russell on Wednesday Aver 4 for two daily performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The event promises a full program with animal acts and daring stunts, plus a free street parade each day. Local communities are invited to attend the premier amusement of the season.
Sunday School sessions to begin in the schoolhouse at eleven with a church service to follow. Reports mention visits to Virden, Miss Agnes Angus’ summer stay, Helen Ackroyd’s recovery from surgery, and Ernest Ackroyd’s return home. Gertrude Crowe to teach the coming term. Saskatoons abundant. May Anderson at Silver Beach. a hail storm caused minor damage. Dr J Broadfoot visited district late week.
Cheques and subscriptions were received for the Russell Agricultural Society with totals including 15 from I. B. Griffiths M.L.A. and 10 from Tedingham. Chevrees will be mailed this week and the Secretary will depart for a week after settling up the fair business.
Horticultural Society notes remind members of the fair on Saturday August 2 in the Exhibition Building on the Fair Grounds. A large garden competition attracts many entries. Members urged to exhibit and to request prize lists from Secretary Rev. D. D. Millar. The society announces membership at 39 and invites those who have signified intention to join but not yet paid to do so.
Up to 200 attended the Marquette Conservative convention at Shoal Lake where Col. Harry Mullins received a unanimous nomination. James Muir of Fiphinstone won the open vote to fill the vacancy caused by A. S. Arvod becoming returning officer. A public meeting followed with Mr Laycock, Tom Her ey, Major Teyl, and Col. H Mullins addressing the crowd.
Col Mullins spoke amid cheers detailing customs probe concerns and revenue losses from open channels. He cited shipping issues near Anticosti and the Trumley case, urged Marquette voters to back his government, and noted a Rosetown critic accusing Liberal rule of corruption. He read a letter from Ontario union officials praising his agricultural stance.
Community notices describe dances and box socials at the pavillion with thirty to forty attendees, reports of a Catholic church event raising funds, and multiple gatherings at various inns and cottages. Residents like Miss Norma Minshull and families such as the Dunns appear in extended notices of picnics, visits, and summer activities.
Cochrane and family host Mrs Clark and her guest Mrs Murray of Stratford Ontario. Mr Robi McRostie attends with Mrs Poyser in attendance.
Marion Harland McLennan married W Harry Peter of Winnipeg in Assesippi with Rev R Ashcroft officiating. The bride wore blue oriental velvet and pink rose bouquet, attended by two nieces, reception on the lawn, couple to travel to Toronto and Niagara then settle in Roesetown Saskatchewan.
Ellen Rheubina Brooks of Roblin wed Howard Preston in Grace United Church Winnipeg on July 14. Rev L L Irvine officiated as Christine McRostie of Russell served as bridesmaid. Groom's mother Delmar King of Rossburn attended. They will live in Sperling, Manitoba after a short honeymoon.
Residents recall a pleasant Russell Fair holiday with events including a Garden Party at Mr. and Mrs. D A Goodbun home on August 5, tennis clock golf, and a concert. Rochedale W I attended a small audience for the Too Many Husbands play after a surprise visit and a dance followed. The W A monthly meeting is set for August 3 at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Larsen’s home.
The two ring Cooper Brothers circus comes to Russell on Wednesday with two shows and a street parade. Local events include visits, services, and fairs, while weather and agricultural notes mark heat and rye readiness.
The steer guessing contest awarded 1265 Ibs as the correct weight with 7 correct guesses. Prizes paid, $54.06 returned to the Society by Messrs Shipley and Gillespie. John Clark led a troupe of seven girls in Highland Costume with praised dances. The monster stock parade and floats highlighted the event with 3500 paid admissions on day two. Crerar Pratt and officers praised the smooth programme.
At Shoal Lake joint convention on Tuesday Mr J A Glen was nominated as Progressive Liberal to contest Marquette. Three names Fleming Shoal Lake Malcolm Birtle and Glen Russell were mentioned with Glen winning the second ballot.
The annual district meeting of No 11 L O O F was held at Rossburn with D D G M Hough in charge. Owing to rain only three lodges represented. Shoal Lake Russell, Rossburn, Birtle, Foxwarren, and Binscarth failed to send reps. A May address from Hamiota and M C Markie of Shoal Lake were praised. Markie was recommended as next district Deputy. A banquet by the Rebekahs followed.
A coroner's jury in Inglis returns that Joan Hlopina died from a dislocation of the neck after a rural road accident on July 18. Witnesses say Hlopina and Ernest Paul had been drinking. Hlopina drove fast, struck the horse, and both men fell from the cart.
Owing to a sudden call to Winnipeg for the critical illness of his uncle the secretary has been unable to settle all outstanding accounts. These balances will be dealt with immediately on his return.
Bookstore ad listing a wide selection of magazines described as good reading. Includes contact phone 42 for inquiries at The Banner Bookstore.
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