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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
1
Local youths organize an Inter mediate Baseball team in Tuckersmith District and announce a community picnic and sports event near the end of June with the date to be announced. Community activities include weddings, baseball results, church services, and local visits across nearby towns.
Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Roberts on the birth of a son in June. The Agricultural Society plans a Plowing Match on John L. Bryant farm June 15. July 27 fair day features an Experimental Farm Brandon exhibition tent. John McFadyen spent holidays with the Busch family visiting Yorkton. Women’s Institute meets June 16 at 3 pm at Mrs. D. C. Stewart’s home. St Cuthbert’s Church Gablem Party planned at Mrs. BD A. Goodbun’s home on July 7 with further details to follow.
Mr N S Jackman has been sent out on relief work for the summer in Rossburn. His replacement will be Mr McEwen within a few days. Miss Margaret Peden returned from hospital on Sunday after an appendicitis operation two weeks ago.
Ratepayers in Roseburn will meet at LO.OF Hall Friday to discuss curling and skating rink project. Mr Bert Glavin returns to Winnipeg and joins Ee V. Wilsons office. C W Wickett works on a bowling green at home on Victoria Avenue. John Sinclair, early district resident and longtime municipal participant, died suddenly after a brief illness. born 1872 in East Clythe Scotland, he settled in Manitoba at 18 and leaves a widow and three daughters Mrs Adams Neepawa Mrs McCrae Winnipeg and Miss Florence Sinclair Binscarth. Funeral held Saturday with Reverend Robt Patterson Brandon. burial at Rossburn Cemetery with local 10.0.F Lodge members taking part.
A meeting on May 31 established an Ingles tennis club with officers President Bradley and Secretary Treasurer Mrs A G Smellie. Membership fees are 3.00 for men 2.00 for women with casual play by payment of a single session. Grounds committee for June named S B Grant K McDougall F Johnson J Roseman. Courts expected to be ready soon.
Angusville Dramatic Society staged a three act farce Safety First at Ferguson's Hall under Ladies' Aid. The play drew a packed crowd with constant laughter as two men courting a wedding clash with police and a string of comic predicaments unfold. Notable performances included Mrs. McDonald as the Irish cook and Mabel Montgomery as Jack's wife, with a broad cast drawing acclaim from the audience.
Evensong at 7 p.m followed by Confirmation class Sunday school at 11 a.m and choir practice Thursday. Friday St Barnabas Day Holy Communion at 7 36 a.m. Bishop of Brandon to visit Sunday July 18 Confirmation in Russell. Harry Romisey and Stanley Smith arrived from England for farm work under Church Army auspices.
A parish notice states that when someone is ill the minister must be informed. The last Sunday Holy Baptism included Kenneth Reginald Dixon Pratt, Reta Frances Spencer, and Joan Heath Thickett.
St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth holds Holy Communion at 9 a.m. and Mattins with sermon at 11 a.m. on Trinity 11. The service details include communion and morning prayer with a sermon to follow.
Sunday School at 2 and service at 3. All welcome. After the service a congregational meeting will elect a local Church Committee. Holy Baptism: William James Brady.
Russell School announces high school exams begin Monday with many pupils writing departmental tests. The district Field Day will be held at Binscarth on Friday June 11. Russell will be fully represented. Senior boys planted one hundred spruce trees in the park with help from old timers and under the auspices of the W I. The previous planting record was eleven trees by William McLaren and Sidney Morris.
Brightside School results show Rhoda Boulton VI Sr Nellie and Lily Thickett VI Jr tied with Billy Thickett IV Lenore Setter I and Melfort Boulton I among the top ranks this week.
Ace Emmett Secretary of the Manitoba Motor League arranges an auto tour around the Riding and Duck Mountains visiting Neepawa Dauphin Swan River Pelly Kamsack Roblin and spending the night at Russell on return to Gladstone and Winnipeg July 5 9 and 10 The board of trade is urged to host a publicity banquet for the visitors during their stay.
A meeting of the directors will be held on Saturday at 8 p.m. Thanks are due to the Women's Institute and school boys for help beautifying the grounds. Prize Lists are delayed but ready today and may be obtained from the Secretary.
Walter Dunkin arrives from Russell to take up residence on his homestead. Frank Mullins loses a horse in a mud hole and efforts to save it fail. F C Highfield’s team driver injures chest on crowbar. Mrs Roy McKinnon and children plan a Russell visit. A community meeting at R D McKinnon’s discusses building a school. Mr Mailins presides pro tem and Mrs Clarence McTaren acts as secretary. A second meeting at Matt Simms’s home will decide on schooling. proposed name Berry Hill.
Tom Simmons and Cecil E. Ward were arrested by provincial police at Yorkton on Saturday for breaking into Fentons Garage and stealing a 1926 Dodge Coupe and $15.00. They admitted the theft and also confessed to breaking into Shephard’s Garage at Angusville and stealing $210 on June 3. They will stay in Portage for trial next week. Simmons led the plan while Ward acted as an accomplice. parents of Ward expressed sympathy as they seek work for him.
In a close Monday evening game the home team edged McNutt 3 to 2. Friday evening promises a good test as Anegusville visits the intermediate squad with effort urged to start on time after prior delays this summer.
A large crowd gathered at the cenotaph in Binscarth on Thursday afternoon to honor those who gave their lives in the late war. The Foxwarren band provided music and led hymns while Rev. J. Hunter led devotions. Wreathes were placed by school children, Masons, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs as Rev. H. Moss spoke.
A letter to The Banner expresses sympathy for the community sentiment against a bylaw closing general stores at 10 34 p m on Saturdays. The writer argues Saturday night is a social outing for country folk and says he will withdraw his protest if all other stores close at 10 30 p m.
In order of merit Grade VI Dorothy Mansell Sybil Henderson Robbie Pagan Ferdinand Nerbas Andrew Stewart Grade V Mary Sykes Rhoda Wise Millie Simms Margaret Nerbas Grade IV V ictor Strugnell Elma Stevenson Lillian Mansell Minnie Nerbbas Dorothy Sykes Billie Barry Edith Wise Mervl Stewart Willie Stewart Freda Wright Grade II Harry Pagan Ernest Wise Grade Sr George Pitts Truda Hiebert Katie Pitts Grade I Jr Bertha Brady Erwin Sykes Percy Pagan Ella Stewart Pete Pitts Perfect Attendance Meryl Stewart Victor Strugnell Elma Stevenson
The Australian Waites novelty whip manipulators and boomerang throwers will perform a grand stand exhibition at Brandon Exhibition as part of Western Canada Fair circuit. They crack whips to break a cigarette, threaten revolver-like show, and demonstrate boomerang throwing with skilled displays promising strong audience appeal.
A brief May report highlights Ronald McNichol earning a grade average described as good in the reported assessment.
Russell and district items include fairs in Rossburn Shellmouth and Russell plus Minniska and Inglis news. Public notices prizes and entertainment at Bijou Theatre and McRosties hall. Obituary for E. M. Williams and community updates on schools churches and local business openings.
The Royston Women's Institute met at Mrs T McNeil's home. The next gathering is planned for June 16 at Mrs Goodbun's residence.
Bros Ltd are paying proceeds of Egg Pool up to May 15. Bring counter checks. Lists show quantities and values for eggs by size and condition with total advances and payments. Public notice style indicates settlement terms and advance amount.
The sale register lists auctions of the household effects of Mr. N. R. Park on June 16 and Mr. E. Millar on June 19. A. R. McIntyre and E. J. Shipley serve as auctioneers.
Notice invites all settlers under the Soldiers' Settlement Board to attend a meeting at Russell in the A. and N. Veterans' Club rooms on Friday the 18th at 8 30 p.m. to appoint an arbitrator for land valuation. J B Tennant secretary pro tem.
At Inglis on June 1, a son was born to Mr and Mrs H Gillies. The infant is named Herbert Leonard.
The piece profiles Kelston a Longfellow descendant in Western Canada bred by Raymond Dale and notes the racing feats of Marquis a son of Merry Marquis. It highlights long distance wins at Calgary Saskatoon Manitoba Winnipeg and the Provincial Fair with multiple championships and a strong record for Merry Minx as well. D. G. 8.
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