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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
3
A compact retrospective traces Canada’s opening by rail, the shift to automobiles, and wide air routes. It notes rail expansion into unorganized territories, transition from primitive roads to modern cars, and the rise of air and sea travel. The Mall Order Way, backed by the Eaton guarantee, offers speedy mail order shopping with customer satisfaction emphasis.
An unidentified man about 65, possibly Ukrainian or Polish, was found dead on Canadian Pacific Railway tracks five miles east of Binsearth. Police believe he was struck by an eastbound train around 12:30 p.m. and are trying to identify him.
Mr and Mrs Turley announce the birth of a son named Earle Gary to Arta Chittick Turley of Flinton Manitoba on June 2 as the family grows in the local community.
The card lists morning prayer and sermon at 12:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 12:20 p.m. for Christ Church notes on the twelfth Sunday after Trinity dated 1959.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Sunday valor Sebor at 1 a.m. Evangelistic service Sunday at 2 30 led by Rev W F Ball of Marchwell as special speaker on Sunday June 25.
Mise Ruth Goodbun and JL Bry spent a few days in Winniges. Gwen Sudbury is visiting. A surprise party was held Thursday for Victor Morrison with lunch and old-time dances. The Ladies Aid of Rochedale plan a garden party at Skinner's Nursery on June 28. Murray Garnett spent time at his home last week after transfer from Hudson Bay Post to Norway House. Adolf Bezo of Inglis visits the Mie home. May Stevenson tested for Winnipeg last week.
Weekend rains pleased farmers as Millwood defeated Harrowby and Woodstock beat Craigie in semifinals. The first game of the best of five ended 5 5 with Millwood and Woodstock tied. A wedding dance honored Mr and Mrs Norman McKinnon at Aiillwood and Mrs A Boyce returned home after hospital care. Miss M Bily visited Mrs B Shaw.
Mrs Harry Marsh from Crosby was thrown from a horse while riding with cows. She sustained a broken collar bone and was taken to Russell for medical care. A baby girl was born in Russell to Mr and Mrs Tom Robinson on June 10. Mr and Mrs H B Furnace of Ninga Man welcomed a daughter on June 13. they previously lived in the district. Walter Murdock requires medical attention in Russell. Weekend rains blessed crops and revived pastures after frost.
Dane McIntyre traveled to Winnipeg last week with Arthur Lewis and John Wil to view the Old Country Football game played there last Thursday.
Rossburn defeated Vista 2 to 0 in a friendly baseball game on Friday. A community dance Friday night drew a successful turnout with Duncs String Breakers providing the music. Donald McLeod of Silvertom arrived with a carload to the event.
The Manitoba Provincial Exhibition at Brandon showcases boys and girls colt and calf contests. Farms across the province feed and roam their stock for a popular feature expected to draw large crowds. A renovation program is under way at Brandon grounds for July 1 to 7, with rail fares subsidized by CN and CPR and an Indian display in the Manitoba Government Building promising a major showcasing of native handiwork and other entries.
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