25 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
1
A quiet wedding united Miss Anna Clee and Mr. Harry Pell at Christ Church on June 26. Earlier, Miss Edish Bryant wed Mr. William Dutton at her parents' home on June 19. Also noted: H L McGill resigned as Union Bank manager. Mr. Tewis to replace him. Plus historical items from 25, 20, 18, and 10 years ago and local notes on events and awards.
The Manitoba Elks Association held its annual convention in Russell with 90 attending. H E Sellers of the National War Finance Committee estimated Canada will need about four billion dollars this year, with one billion eight million to be raised from Canadians. Delegates approved resolutions to grant second generation Canadians the right to register and to distribute a patriotic pamphlet on naturalization and government duties. Russell Lodge won the Gad Gillam cup for community and lodge activity. Officers were elected, and a public banquet closed the event.
A carload of salvage rubber will be loaded and shipped to Toronto once government permission is received. About 12 tons are ready, with Inglis and Shell smouth committees contributing. They seek 200 tons but district-wide collection continues next week as government pays freight and proceeds go to the Russell War Charities Board and district Red Cross branches.
The 1942 Scarlet and Gold year book from Russell Collegiate Department has been published. It showcases class and sport pictures along with editorials and school activities.
The notice urges reporters and advertisers to submit all copy by 6 p.m. Monday to meet the Tuesday evening publication target. It notes July 1st Dominion holiday creates a Wednesday timing issue for this week’s Banner and asks for cooperation from correspondents and advertisers.
Students receive advertiser support enabling extended activities. A surplus of books exists and those interested should contact a Year Book staff member. Copies are on sale at 25 cents each.
The period June 29 to July 4 1942 is set as Army Week in Canada. Each day features a distinct theme with parades, dances, meals, demonstrations, and open camps to showcase Army life and thank service members. The minister invites all Canadians to join events and express pride inKhaki and Nursing Service personnel.
The Roblin ceremony for Vivian Jean Yeo and Lieutenant H L C Hembroff took place at 3 PM on June 20 with Rev. Nash officiating. Guests included families from Russell and Brandon, and out of town visitors. The reception followed at the bride's home, with both families sharing travel and attire details.
Thelma Olive Madill daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Madill and Karl William Schentag eldest son of Mr and Mrs J Schentag both of Russell were married at the manse on Thursday June 11 the bride wore beige and British tan with carnation corsage and was attended by her sister Mrs Ollie Calvert The couple plan to reside in the district Rev James McNeill officiated.
About thirty Manitoba Dragoons under A G Smellie leave Saturday for two weeks of training at Camp Shilo. Readers are invited to share any photos of the first Binsearth basketball team from 35 years ago, hoping to publish a captioned image. The note playfully questions if the outfits were shorts like today.
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