Russell Banner Newspaper Description
The Russell Banner is a weekly Manitoba paper edited and published by Cecil Sanderson. It serves Russell and surrounding communities with local notices and regional news for residents and advertisers.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
2
Vigilant Veterans Stand Ready Against Subversives
One hundred veterans in the Russell district gathered Sunday night to be ready for any fifth column activity. They pledged to squash subversive elements and cooperate with similar groups beyond the district. They warned that Herr Hitler's followers would be welcome only if they refrain from hostile actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Hitler
The Vimy Memorial Destruction Sparks Canadian Resolve
The piece laments German bombing of the Vimy Memorial, a symbol honoring Canadians who fell in war. It links the act to Hitler's madness and urges renewed effort to defend freedom and aid refugees, expressing national outrage and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vimy Memorial
Canada
Flanders Fields
Vimy Ridge
France
Hitler
War Savings Certificates Call to Patriotism and Sacrifice
The government promotes War Savings Certificates as more than thrift they are a duty and test of patriotism. Citizens are urged to back soldiers in France England and Canada by buying certificates and supporting victory with sacrifice and devotion to democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
France
Old
England
Seas
Canada
Saving Grass Seed 4
Farmers turn to grass seed production to restore soil cover and reduce erosion after years of wind loss. Precautions include weed seed separation, timely harvest, and careful handling to minimize seed loss using ordinary machinery.
Silverton WMS Notes On June WMS Meeting
The Silverton WMS met at United Church on Wednesday June 29 with twenty two members present. Mrs. Calder and Mrs. Broadfoot gave papers on Christian Stewardship and Temperance. Delegates were chosen for the Birtle Presbytery meeting in Hamiota on June 5–6. A Fresh Air Camp note urged donations of cookies eggs or money. A quilting day and clothing drive were planned. Mrs. Watt Cochrane reviewed the Study Book. The meeting closed with hymn Take My Life And Let It Be and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Fresh Air Camp Board
WMS
Watt Cochrane
Canadian Entertainment for the CASF broadcast link
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation teams with the British Broadcasting Corporation to deliver three weekly half hour Canadian programs to Canadian troops in the Old Country. Recordings from Canada feature Woodhouse and Hawkins The Happy Gang Appointment with Agostini and dance music by Romanelli Horace Lapp and others. A Canadian quarterly newsletter accompanies the broadcasts and a provincial update is read each Monday evening by a Canadian announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
British Broadcasting Corporation
Canada
Woodhouse
Hawkins
Agostini
Romanelli
Horace Lapp
CBC
BBC
England
Knox United Church Morning Services and Sunday School
Knox United Church schedules public worship at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday June 9. A 12 o'clock Sunday School session is planned between services.
Christ Church Notes Sunday Services and Sunday School
Christ Church notes list Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday June 9. The entry includes a "By the Banner" want-ads section for notices and requests.
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Russell Banner
Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Cecil Sanderson
Chevrolet
F. Clement
Russell and District
Angusville and District
Britain
Churchill
House of Commons
London
Dominion
Illustration St
Minniska Women's Institute
Brel
Silverton W.M.S
Knox United Church
Christ Church
Yorkton
Pacific
Coast
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