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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
1
The Bracken Government declares its constant objective is the welfare of all residents, pledging ongoing attention to public needs and social well being across communities.
Citizens in the council chamber form committees to organize the Russell Jubilee events on July 19 and 20. Mayor Nelson and Henry Clee handle musical arrangements while a mass choir is urged. A luncheon for pioneers starts at noon, followed by a parade and the Avenue opening by Mrs. C. A. Boulton. Contributions are sought to fund the celebration.
Due to Field Day on June 15 the annual prize day is curtailed while casing exercises proceed. Prizes and Jubilee medals will be distributed on Thursday June 30 at 11 15 a m in the school basement. Parents may attend.
Monday afternoon and evening were spent at Mrs. Jas. Minshull home in Angusville to honor Miss Jean Anderson, bride elect. Matrons showered her with gifts, tea followed, and later youths dressed in games and contests offered good wishes for a long and happy married life.
Members who did not renew for 1927 should send a $1.00 fee to Rev D D Millar Secretary Treasurer Russell. Entries for the garden competition must be submitted in writing to the Secretary before July 1. Look up the prize list for details and participate.
Sunday next features an evening service at seven o clock. The Sunday school begins at eleven and the Bible class at twelve.
Next Sunday at St Cuthbert s Church there will be a Celebration of Holy Communion at 8 30 and a morning service at 11 69. An afternoon service will be held at Endcliffe School at 3 00.
Friday June 24 the Athletic Committee will meet in the A and N W rooms at 7 p m Saturday June 25 a General meeting in C W Thom s office at 8 30 p m The Standing Crop competition is postponed to 1928 due to adverse weather and lack of fall prep The Breeding Club reports fine foals this spring and invites observers at the Stair for viewing
June 28 voting and June 29 Elks dance headline a busy civic week. Picnics at Craigie and Rochedale set for June 29 30, plus a townwide campaign finish. Crop prospects improve with recent rain while rainfall disrupts Inglis sports. funerals and returning officers are noted along with local visits and community gatherings.
On Wednesday evening June 15 Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg held graduation exercises in Gordon Bell school auditorium filled with friends and relatives. The Princess Pats Band performed classical and popular numbers. Speakers included Dr W W Pitt Archdeacon McFihnan and Rev Father Morton with the main address by Rev Father Morton.
Inclement weather forces postponement of Inglis Sports and mid way attractions. Stage is set for a Village Fair on Main Street at 7 p.m. tonight with the Dynamos planning a big July 14 program. Band received thanks for last Saturday’s lively performance.
Miss Rosa Wondrasek returned to the United States after visiting her parents and will join her sister Albie. Mrs. Henry O. Hurst and her Shoal Lake daughter visit her mother Mrs. T. Clark. Mr. Braithwaite of Calgary visits brother in law Mr. Emerson Bligh of Bavelau. Miss Marjorie Wondrasek leaves for Ninette for sanatorium treatment. Next Sunday congregational meeting at Bavelau school after services to elect officers.
Tonight the Village Fair features Willie The Band and Fiddlers with dancing on the village green. The Midway offers refreshments and fireworks while proceeds support the Community Hall Building Fund.
Official nominations for the Provincial Elections total 1553 candidates with two government supporters elected by acclamation. Russell voters see four nominees: I. B. Griffiths, R. Peden, W. W. Wilson, Basil Lazarux. Roblin also fields three candidates F. Y. Newton H. Simpson D. Rostocky. Birgle presents J. A. Pratt H. L. McLeod A. S. Arnold.
Elks celebrate Flag Day on Thursday Aug 4 with an official flag raising a sports program and a free picture show planned for Russell and nearby villages. A Kiddies Picnic is planned with a large turnout, venue undecided between Fish Lake or closer to town.
New rules reduce taxes in Canada effective July 1. Money orders up to ten dollars will be tax free while orders over ten dollars incur a two cent war tax. Postal notes will be tax free from July 1.
Brandon Fair notes point to a record Provincial Exhibition in 1927 though road conditions may slightly dampen the prospect.
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