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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
1
Winnifred DuPre of Russell Manitoba becomes Mrs D E Houstein of Winnipeg and Los Angeles in a quiet ceremony. The bride wore a navy gown with matching hat and grey crepe blouse with gold braid corsage bouquet. The couple will reside in Los Angeles.
Councilor J F Mushumarski toured the district aboard the Sthimst inspecting roads and pledging swift action to improve conditions. A new bridge will be built south of Lima School and a culvert added two and a half miles south of Silver Beach. Residents report lake swimming remains pleasant despite holes along Silver Beach road and sale activity in Russell attracting bargain hunters.
The group outlines plans to vote on land action with Mr Frank Gallant hosting. No meeting has been scheduled as yet to decide for or against. The district backed Prohibition in the last plebiscite, but turnout for the 22nd seems low.
Ontario visitor John Waller joins brothers Henry and William in Minscarth as local events announce $350 prizes for June S1x. The 10.0.F. plan a July 24 decoration service and lodge meeting. A School Field Day is set for Friday June 1th with parents urged to attend. Community Players stage A Poor Married Man on June 27 and a film Way Down East plays Friday in the Community Mall.
Heavy Friday rain and Sunday showers boosted crops while a Winnipeg cattle buyer purchased steers and calves at fair prices. Mr Middleton led a Sunday service at Stow delivering a strong address. A committee of J A Oswald, McLennan, and Mrs W Sudbur formed to oversee local matters.
The Agricultural Society promotes a two day race program on July 17 and 18 near Russell featuring twelve races. Events range from Free For All pacers to Shetland and Indian ponies with many entrants expected from outside points. Local runners, horses, and jockeys should boost interest amid a sport-saturated Manitoba circuit.
Jessie O14 colt Jstrich shows early promise while Matheson stable fields Darky Lady sprinters and a green flame in training. Nurses Holloway and other local horses from Russell Stable and Grandview consignments prepare for spring racing with several ready to race. Community notes report tea event, church sale, road repairs, and a 7 6 Angusville win over Inglis as St Mary's picnic nears.
Girls Club met Monday at Mr and Mrs August Lejfers. Shoal Lake Boys Camp runs July 10 to 17 for 7 dollars plus railway fare, with leadership, swimming and meals. Afternoon tea and home cooking sale on Manse lawn Saturday 3 to 6. Mr Middleton attends Winnipeg conference and plans talks in Miniota Isabella and Birtie on referendum issues. Reverend J Horne will preach Sunday evening with Sunday School and Bible class at 11.
Mrs. J E Padgett travels to Illinois to visit her mother while Mr W Stinson and Mr R Jenkins from Virden visited the district. Stores to close Thursday afternoons all summer, and July 10 marks the Angusville baseball tournament and picnic with prizes announced.
A match is scheduled for Thursday June 14 at Foxwarren with Fox Warren. The following Thursday June 21 Foxwar re will play off the return at Russell.
Examinations commence Monday. Binscorth Field Day moves to Friday next with Russell School teams attending but school remains open. Prize Day scheduled for Friday, June 29th.
A public meeting at the I C C F Hall discussed fair arrangements, possible horticultural society formation, and schedules. June 28 venue use by Ladies Aid and Red Cross, a park cleanup bee on June 14 15, and a June 9 directors meeting covered cattle accommodation, booth pricing at $1 per foot for baseball and $2 for fair frontage. A large tent from Extension Service will host lectures and demonstrations. Maple Leaf Flour Company offers a prize under standard terms.
Next Sunday the 3rd after Trinity Holy Communion at 9 am Sunday School at 9 am Litany and address at 11 am Evensong and address at 11 pm The choir will sing What are These Junior Girls meet Friday at Mrs R W Ward home 4 pm Trail Rangers meet Friday 7 36 pm
A church notice states a service at St Cuth bert s Church on Sunday June 17 at 3 p m conducted by the Rector of Christ Church Russell.
A Grain Growers’ Picnic at Sheal Lake on Wednesday June 27 promises a busy day with more than $400 in baseball wagers and about $600 in horse races. The event plans include fast track times, real race horses, and a $25 reward for the first to identify the mysterious Yen audience member.
A Russell event on Thursday June 28 offers $600 in prizes for a baseball tournament with 1st prize $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $106. It advertises two fine diamonds and grand stand seating, inviting local crowds to attend the sports day.
Community notes cover Russell fairs on July 17 18 with parades and music by the Russell Orchestra. June 7 picnic and June 21 dance at McRostie Hall feature Rev D M Mackay and local attendees. J H Farthing attends Manitoba Dairymen meeting. flag decor for June 28 tournament. bookshop magazines. insurance ads. numerous visits and appointments. and local sports news including Russell baseball at Welwyn with new players.
A special meeting of the ratepayers of Angus School District No. 1487 is set for Saturday June 16 at 3 p.m. in the school room for the of ing. Site Wm 8. CHAYTOR, Sec-Treas.
A fire at the home of A H Leech on Wednesday evening killed Mary Catherine Simmer, five years eight months, from burns after polish prep ignited near an oil stove. Mrs Leech suffered burns but survived, and neighbors' efforts saved the house. Funeral services were held Friday at Union Church for Mary Catherine with interment at Russell Cemetery.
A critical summary of the biblical Book of Esther, discussing Shushan, Ahasuerus, Mordecai, Esther, Haman, and the themes of prejudice, patriotism, and nationalism. It contrasts heroic acts with fanaticism, notes the absence of explicit divine will, and praises Esther’s bravery while warning against vengeance and power abuses.
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