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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
1
Notes from The Banner files recall past town life centering on railway talks, weddings, business changes, and school exams. Entries include a Neepawa Rossburn Russell railroad proposal, a June 1906 wedding, barber shop changes, 1911 entrance exam counts, and local sports and farming notes across Russell area.
Radios across town broadcast the heavyweight championship as Joe Louis retains his title by knockout of Billy Conn in the eighth round after 2 minutes 19 seconds. Conn showed moments of skill in rounds two and three while Louis controlled the later stages before delivering the decisive finish.
Eighteen years ago on June 25 1991 a fire swept a pile of slabs in the CNR yard Thursday morning. Four box cars the coal dock and other company property were saved by a crowd of willing firefighters. The text also notes a local farewell for Rev D D Millar with a silver centre dish and a musical program featuring several named participants.
The Town Council accepted Dilling's tender of 250.00 for the tourist camp building at a regular meeting last Thursday. Ernest Cusitar bought lots 15 and 16, block 83, plan O at one dollar per lot. George A. Allen paid 75.00 for lot 5, block 116, plan 377. John Berk secured lots 9 and 10, block 126, plan 377 for 300. Robertson Brothers rented lots 25, 26 and 2, block 86, plan with first option to purchase. D A Vinnell and Dan Buchanan rented garden lots at 1.00 each. By-laws authorizing sale of lots were read three times and passed. Mayor Mather presided. Councillors Cross, Gillespie and McLennan present. Accounts totaling 1294.68 ordered paid.
Russell's entry split a week schedule with Beulah and Rossburn, winning 9-2 in Beulah last Wednesday to raise season wins to five while losing 8-3 to Rossburn on Tuesday. A postponed home game against Rossburn remains undecided. prior week errors credited Foxwarren with no losses, but Binscarth handed them a setback.
Sounsell's junior team shows strong form with several wins this year. They defeated Foxwarren 18-9 at Binscorth and shut out opponents 9-0 at Birtle with a 5-0 win. A league game against Birtle on the local diamond may be postponed due to Birscarth events. Next Wednesday features a district tournament with top teams in action.
In a historic boxing bout on June 25, 1896, Max Schmeling floors Joe Louis in the twelfth round. Separately, a company has leased thousands of acres of oil project land between Birdtail and Russell.
A bold, sustaining purpose can keep talent in motion and prevent unemployment. Seek a meaningful, enduring objective that aligns with skills and values to attract steady work and growth opportunities over time.
Frédericka Isa Bel Bradley daughter of Dr and Mrs F J H Bradley wed Commander Angus Boulton DSC RCN at Trinity United Church with music by Wright Gibson. Bridesmaids wore blue gowns, a reception followed at 133 Quebec Street, and the couple will reside in St. Catharines Ontario.
At Daum Adams Hoffenthal Lutheran Church on June 10 7 30 Emma Elizabeth daughter of H Adams Shell iouth and Frederick Daum eldest son of C Daum Salt Iceats Sask united in marriage Rev A Fuhr officiated Miss A Busch played organ Bride wore a brocaded chif on gown with a sweetheart neckline and lily point sleeves The piece ends noting a business bankruptcy reference due to lack of capital and various factions failing.
The June 9 ceremony united Miss Maria Michalchuk with Walter Wladyk Pawluk at Lakedale Greek Catholic Church. Attendants included Maria and Verna Michalchuk, Alec Sabeski, and Eugene Michalchuk. Nadia Nahirniak was flower girl. A reception followed at the bride's home.
Russell Board of Trade plans a large Wednesday baseball event featuring top teams from North Dakota Saskatchewan and Manitoba. E J Casey's Red River Shows will provide entertainment and Knox United church ladies will run a lunch booth. Entries close Tuesday evening and the start time will depend on entries with noon as a probable kickoff. Official umpires are Rev Berhardt Langenburg and Bud Grosman.
Russell lodge lost the oar cup at a district meeting held last Thursday evening. The win goes to Minnedosa lodge which will represent the district at the provincial convention in The Pas next week. Ollie Stark of Brandon had presented the trophy in 1938. DDGER EF Bennett of Daupin presided and named judges G I Jackson Dauphin J Hill Winnipegosis and A G Smellie Raumell.
Mrs Gordon Newton was welcomed to Canada with a shower by the Business Girls Club of Russell. The event on Wednesday afternoon June 12 at Knox United church basement drew about 50 guests. Guests enjoyed gifts and a dainty lunch served by club members.
The Marchwell Boys and Girls annual Baby Beef Calf Show was held Saturday June 15 with about 40 calves. Grand Champion went to a 730 pound Hereford shown by Robert Irig. Reserve to a Hereford owned by James Bilgland and shown by Walter Farmer. First prize in the big class to a Hereford shown by Robert Schepp, second to Eileen Greensides with an Angus.
A brief opinion asserts that unwavering honesty provides the best response to every inquiry, emphasizing moral integrity as the guiding standard for truth.
The Sixth Cols promote Salute to Agriculture as a national Farmers Week idea with hopes for a National Farmers Day. In Russell next week a baseball tournament day sponsored by the Board of Trade draws teams from American and Canadian provinces to raise funds for a War Memorial. The Board of Trade dinner introduced Jack Anderson as the new theatre manager. Saskatchewan’s Mercy Flight flew a patient from Russell to Regina for treatment last Thursday.
Newspaper asks staff and readers for early submission of copy for next issue. Advertising copy due by 6 pm Monday and news copy by noon Tuesday to ensure participation and coverage of the upcoming baseball tournament.
Hail accompanying last Thursday's rain added moisture with little damage. Russell Street appeared like a heavy snow storm and south of town saw much heavier hail. Rainfall measured about two-thirds of an inch with another third added early Saturday morning. Frosty Monday night damaged gardens.
A reader recalls an incident in which a snake swallows a frog, is fed whiskey to force release, and later returns with another frog. The writer asks to remain anonymous and questions the legality of pouring liquor into a snake, hinting at possible disbelief from readers.
Joe Sasik conducts a farm sale two miles west of Lennard on Tuesday June 25 with N. W. Burla acting as auctioneer.
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