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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
The Northwestern Manitoba Plowing Match is set for Foxwarren on Friday June 17 1921 with a prize list to be announced. Secretary J N Leckie notes details and announces Russell Sports on July 8.
Saskatchewan holds nominations for the provincial election with June Sth as the election date. The government pledges cooperation on grain marketing, lower freight rates, demonstration farms, tubercular care, temperance enforcement, labor consultation, improved education, roads, telephone expansion, natural resource surveys, farm livestock assistance, and tax equity study. A large Holy Baptism service and a packed confirmation service were noted.
The church schedules services at Shell Mouth 11 a.m., Dropmore 3 p.m., Rochedale 7 p.m. A meeting at Dropmore after the service will arrange summer services and elect officers.
Rev. E. W. Johnson will be away for the next Sabbaths. Morning service withdrawn and Sabbath School meets in basement. In the evening the Presbyterian congregation will unite with the Methodist Church.
Notes show Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. Sunday School scheduled for 12 15 p.m. The Archbishop's visit to Russell parish inspired the congregation.
The Rural Municipality of Russell announces By-Law No 333 to borrow 93029 dollars for highways and bridges in Wards One and Two. Electors vote June 9 1921 at Farmers Club Room Binscarth Craigie School and Harrowby School House. Meetings and vote tallying scheduled June 4 and June 10 1921 at Russell Manitoba.
A meeting on May 30 at the Queen's Hotel re organized the Windy City Base Ball League with reps from Langenburg Dropmore Shellmouth Silverton and Russell. Officers elected include President W W W Wilson Russell Vice president W Beals Shellmouth Secretary-Treasurer R Young Shellmouth and an executive committee. A public notice advocates road funding and Good Roads Act benefits urging turnout on June 9 to support road work and lower costs.
George Stewart visits his home and work near Boulton as farmers plan a bumper crop. The Silverton congregation hears Mr. Reid in Angusville while the Mission Band hosts a town picnic. Union missionary meetings, district picnics, and W M S activities fill the community calendar with speeches, games, and charitable efforts.
The town invites citizens to decorate buildings for Sports Day July 5. Prizes total 25 dollars for the best decorated building and the best decorated car or float. Participants urged to display flags and schemes to impress visitors and boost town festivity.
A May 30 1921 letter from Binsearth Manitoba to The Ganner editor questions the Reeve's information for ratepayers in Words I and III and cites the engineer's estimate. The missive reflects local civic concerns over municipal finances and rate assessments.
The Prince of Wales tour films drew full houses and warm praise, labeling him a gentleman and a sport. Local notes urge participation in Sports Day July 8 with goats and decorations, while memorials are planned for Binscarth and Russell. Red Cross drive June 5 to 11 and Victoria Day flags prompt patriotism.
Russell School plans to send up to three baseball teams and a relay squad to Binscarth Field Day on June 3. The relay team includes Wilfred Morris David Glen Robert Pritchard and Melvin Setter. Cadet uniforms arrive for Delta Lake Manitoba camp. A May Empire Day collection for the Children’s Aid Society raised several dollars.
The Anglican service will be held next Sunday at 3 p.m. All are invited. The Soldiers' Monument at Binscarth will be unveiled on Thursday, June 24, at 3 p.m. The announcement invites the community to attend both events.
Local notices cover fund drive dates and shop hours for the King's Birthday. Russell defeats Angusville 9 to 2 in baseball. schools close June 30 and reopen Sept 1. Dr Tisdale joins Winnipeg Children’s Hospital staff. Archbishop Matheson confirms 18 at Christ Church Russell.
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