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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
1
In the 1901 Banner Files, the Binscarth creamery burned down on May 31 with no insurance, promising heavy losses. Mentioned persons include Sherritt, Jim Sherritt, D. G. Nield, and Wm. Young among the Doukhobors in Sherritt.
1906 report notes Rev. Mr. King of Rapid City accepting calls to Minniska and Silver Creek Presbyterian parishes. Cricket match sees Russell defeat Binscarth by sixty runs. Archer’s bowling shines while Williams and A H Goodbun’s batting clinches win. Misses Kelso Kletzky and Skinner succeed in second-class normal school exams.
June 1 1911 marriage of Norman Braendle and Jessie Hope at Carberry home of Alex Robertson. Ninette Sanatorium fund tag day raised 1640 with organizers Smellie Lyon Sherman DuPre and taggers including Miss Austin and Edith McKay. New Russell creamery begun under Don ald. Russell detachment of 226th left for Camp Hughes, impacting town life.
Telegram from R C Smellie and D Bruce Shaw congratulates Russell District No 4 for reporting quota reached in Manitoba. Message praises district effort and urges continued work by the committee and organization for Victory Loan campaign.
Russell and District led Manitoba canvassing districts by reaching its $32,000 quota early. By Tuesday evening Rossburn, Silver Creek, Russell and Elus had combined quotas of $89,000 passed, with Fussell contributing a large bond application. The drive aims for about $80,000 more in three weeks.
Russell raises Victory Loan Pledge Flag on Sunday as the drive opens Monday. By Tuesday the Quota Pennant flies beside the Pledge Flag and officials seek support to earn the first Honor Pennant through subscriptions to the Victory Loan.
A crowd of about 3000 gathered Sunday afternoon in Russell for a Victory Loan Flag Raising rally. Guest speaker G. S. Thorvaldson of Winnipeg urged funding for equipment while R. C. Smellie chaired the event. A parade along Memorial Ave preceded the flag dedication in front of the RN hall.
An RCAF Mobile Recruiting Unit led by Flying Officer F. K. Tully and Corporal Garland visits Russell today June S outlines requirements for Air Gunners Observers and Wireless Operators to high school students and trainees. Films show Balloon Barrage Squadron and British Commonwealth training. The Air Force seeks skilled tradesmen and general duty personnel with details to obtain information.
The Russell Salvage Committee was formed at a City Council Chambers meeting with broad district representation. It aims to survey the community for old farm machinery and cast iron to load a carload or more at a central point. Farmers with scrap iron should contact their district committee man for transport solutions.
A unit from the Artillery Training Centre at Shilo Camp will bring field guns armoured trucks and troop carriers to Russell next Sunday evening June 8 they will bivouac at the Agricultural grounds and stage a concert after a 7 30 pm salute at the A and N V hall Major Clarke leads about 200 soldiers arrangements tie the visit to the Victory Loan drive and recruiting effort the public may view the armoured cars Bren gun carriers and other equipment and meet volunteers interested in enlisting
Quiet May 24 ceremony at Rosedale church Winnipeg joined Margaret Jamieson and Peter Craig. Rev J Matchett officiated with Ruth Adams as escort. guests Irene Adams and Margaret McNeelands attended. Newlyweds depart for Famiton Ontario to reside. Manitoba vows strong Victory Loan support nationwide.
The Master Scroll accompanying the Torch to Britain bears a message to Prime Minister Churchill in English and French. It includes signatures of federal, provincial and municipal leaders, pledging Canada and the Allies will fight on to victory with the Torch and its inscriptions.
After a special meeting on Monday the Russell school board announced numerous teaching staff changes for the next term. Five resignations were accepted including Principal J A Feterson J Norquay and Mrs Lee of the Collegiate staff and T Grafton and Miss Gertrude Staples of the public school. Grafton leaves to join the Air Force. others are expected to pursue positions elsewhere. Mrs B Moffat will fill the vacancy by Grafton’s resignation at Shoal Lake.
Russell residents witness a wave of cadet uniforms and recruiting activity as RCAR units visit and a June 11 census sweep begins. Citizens extend strong support for Victory Loan decorations on Main Street, with vibrant lights and window displays throughout town.
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