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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
1
The Endelie Community Club announces Here Comes Charlie on June 7 with Radcliffe directing and the Dropmer Orchestra providing dance music after. Locals and visitors will have a chance to see the play, with proceeds aiding district activities.
Rev Sinclair and Mr Martin attended a United Church conference. Dr Denmark of Whitemouth was a visitor last weekend. Miss B Patterson holidaying with Miss R Young at Kenton. The W A meet at Mrs Rooper’s home today.
A June 10 event at Old Fort Ellice features the unveiling of a stone Cairn marking Canadian heritage. The program includes a field day with pony and foot races, speeches by Lt Governor Tupper and other dignitaries, including life saving certificates for Carl Thomson and Gilbert Brailsford. The Fort Ellice site sits near the Asainiboine and Qu Appelle confluence, with historic ties to Indigenous trade routes and early Canadian development.
The Municipality of Silver Creek promotes J. B. Griffiths M.L.A. to Minister of Health and Public Welfare in the Provincial Cabinet. The piece details his early life in Winni and Emigration era, his farm work, and long service in the Manitoba Legislature. It notes a ceremonial welcome and public congratulations to Bert Ratopayer.
Army and Navy Veterans hosted a banquet for Veterans of 85 at Queen's Hotel. President P. H. Bolson presided as F Crystel provided the bounty. D E Boult and R Smellie led toasts, songs filled the evening, and Dan Smith recited a pioneer poem. Comrade Geo Jenkins received a farewell gift as he moved to Neepawa.
Russell Agricultural Society calls a directors meeting at the Municipal Office on Saturday the 5th at o clock p.m. Attendance is requested as important business must be arranged.
A long column of local notices from Winnipeg and nearby towns lists library tea in June, theatre shows at Bijou and Fox stores, a nurse training start, and a women’s institute event. It covers road trips, anniversaries, religious and fraternal meetings, and a by election proclamation in Russell with cabinet appointment. The piece also mentions rain relief for crops, a golf club meeting, and a musical festival setup for next year.
A quiet marriage took place at Christ Church Russell at 2 30 pm between Francis James Eshelby and Rath Lightfoot. The bride is Mix Belle Eshelby and the groom is supported by his brother George. The ceremony was by Rev Matthews and guests then went to the bride’s home for breakfast. The couple will honeymoon at Bodmin Sask and live on the Silverton farm vacated by Mrs Freeman.
A brief local notice reports Mr and Mrs Harvey Hamilton hosting a gathering at Vista on Juneara with family members including a Mr Harvey Degn present. The event marks a social milestone in the neighborhood.
Applications will be received by the undersigned at Inglis Manitoba up to Thursday June 20 1925 for the position of Secretary Treasurer for the municipality Applicants must provide their own office have municipal experience or pass the Municipal Secretary Treasurer examination Duties to commence July 1 1935.
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