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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
5
In Memoriam notices honor Alexander Simms of the 8th Batt C E F killed in action at Sanctuary Wood in June 1976 and Mrs Brown beloved wife of Mr C Brown of Russell who died at Newdale on June 17 1920. R I P.
June 16 meeting in Russell with full council. approved last minutes. Artice Ice Co consent to dam blowout at Millwood with Farthing authorized to oversee. Solicitors to pursue taxes against H A Argue. Waller to survey Ledingham road diversion. Cemetery aid approved. private plot work to owner. $50 for Binscarth Cemetery. government aid sought for near Binscarth. Ward funds set at $2000 per ward. tenders for Harrowby Hill grading. Accounts approved. next meeting called by Reeve.
Canvassers for the Red Cross tour the area this week for members. Mr Wallace plans a trip to Glasgow soon and wishes a safe voyage. Cracknell Siding school under way to open in August. A picnic at the Old Stand next Thursday afternoon with games and a sale of household cooking. supper 25c. Church managers set Patriot Day June 26 as anniversary with a program of recitations and music and a parish collection. Service Sunday next at 11, Sunday School afterward. theme Making the Social Order Christian.
The notice lists upcoming village activities including a picnic on the 16th with 25c meals, a Minniska 23rd gathering, and Salvation Army visits. Local sports results a 5-4 win over Langenburg, and a married versus single game with a 6 to 7 run margin are noted. Butter and TD priced items appear, and church attendance rises with a full Sunday School.
The minister announced an organization move and approval, calling five collectors to canvass the district. Everyone will have a chance to join, and of each dollar contributed for membership, 80 cents stay in the district to aid needy sickness and related needs.
The note welcomes Mr and Mrs C Elvin and daughter as new villagers. It mentions local football teams Rus sell and Roblin losing to them, a bear chase ending with the bear evaporating, and a Len nard correspondent missing after the Shell River incident. Citizens boast upcoming matches to settle old scores.
No service will be held at the Anglican Church next Sunday. The following service will be conducted on Sunday, June seventh.
Roslyn Young of Yorkton spent the weekend with his mother in Rossburn. Mr and Mrs Shipley hosted friends from Birtle on Sunday. Mrs L S Merritt of Russell visits Rossburn friends. A big dance is planned for the 29th with the Canadian All Star Trio returning to Rossburn. The baseball team beat Foxwarren 8 to 7 at home last week. A hail storm caused no crop damage and a memorial unveiling is soon. Mr J E Naismith is leaving for Brandon. Jno McKinnon takes over a building for a garage. The Wilsons returned from their honeymoon to a lively shivaree, followed by a Jazz blast for H S Diamond.
A special Angusville U S W M meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 21 at 8 o'clock in the church to form a junior W S W M for boys and girls. Mrs Elliott vice president of the Provincial U S W M will attend to assist in organizing the new youth association. All boys and girls are invited to attend.
As examinations near completion, town officials hope for strong results to push the High School toward a Collegiate Department. A new room opened in September aids growth, while Millwood Girls beat Rus sell 13 to 11 on June 13 at Show Grounds. Lucinda Davidson Arlene Lecithamb Mary Smith led grades.
Local sports and social items include Russell Baseball vs. Binscarth Friday, numerous June Picnics at Minniska Inglis Shoal Lake and Roblin, plus Descriptions of civic events such as the Sons of England banquet in Russell and the silk flag display at Smellie Bros. store.
The Shellmouth Agricultural Society held two plowing events. On June 8 at Geo Hass farm Jake Geres won, with Fred Kendell second and J G Hass third. on June 9 at E Setter farm R J Flatt took first, Alex Montkarvk second and Wm Burnett third.
Anglican services listed for Shellmouth at 11 am and Dropmore Sunday School at 3 pm with a 3 30 service and Rochedale at 7 pm The annual vestry meeting for St Cuthbert s church is set for Friday June 17th at 7 39 pm in the church All members are urged to attend.
The G. W. V. A. plans its annual Sports Day for July 19. A Dropmore U. F. W. M. tea sale is set for June 18. A financial statement for a recent picnic is postponed due to missing accounts. A brown felt hat taken from a school porch should be returned to Mr. Bill Henderson of Shellmouth. Indians visiting here dig Seneca root and wolf dens, with youths affected. NEVILL family greets a daughter born June 7 in Yorkton to Mr and Mrs Guy Nevill.
Evening service and sermon at 7 pm. Sunday School at 12 15 pm. Rector away two weeks for Winnipeg and Mapleton clergy retreat. Russell School Cadets plan to attend morning service at Christ Church on Sunday June 26.
Regular services will be held in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday June 19th both morning and evening. The Sunday School will meet in the morning with the congregation for opening exercises and then in the Basement for classes. There will be a service in the Centcliffe School at 3 pm.
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