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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists numerous individuals by surname and initials including Briggs Barrett Cocrane Yeates Yeats Wishart Ward Walker Walllace Vickers Wishart and others. The OCR shows a long roster of names with no clear action date or context.
The regular meeting of the W A will be held at the home of Mrs D A Goodbun on Wednesday July 2 at 3 p m All ladies invited.
Rural Municipality of Shellmouth invites bids per cubic yard to construct a Teedway across Beautiful Lake in Sec 3d Tp 22 Br 29. The roadway crosses the lake with a fill of about 4 106 ethic yards. Dirt mainly from West side of the river. Plans available at the homes of the Secy-Treas or the Reeve. Tenders due Saturday next, July.
A Russell Chautauqua committee meeting at Mesare Wilson Glen offices elected officers and committees including president Mr Lace Arrangements N R Park John Devlin C W Them chair Advertising Dr Bates A Astbury Miss Curamings. The group outlined progress and noted the year would be worth the effort. The Russell Agass dates for this year are July 14 to 18.
A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Storey in Russell Manitoba. Bride Smeilie wore Georgette crepe pale pink with a rose trimmed tulip hat and carried ferns and sweet peas. The groom was attended by Frank Storey. A reception followed with a buffet luncheon and a four tier cake. The couple left that night for a short honeymoon in Winnipeg before settling in Russell.
The Boys and Girls Club seeks essays on Democracy from youths under eighteen with a Sept deadline. Russell district Fair runs Sept 25. Pupils earned $57.43 from a gopher-count event. term ends June 27. Miss Pettingeli, born in Stal, received a Sabon broach from pupils.
Permission is granted for all retained soldiers in the district to wear their uniforms for the present. The notice from the Secretary-Treasurer of Russell Manitoba confirms authorization. The decision, issued by the General Officer Commanding this district, applies to those appropriately retained or mustered.
A patriotic service will be held at the Presbyterian church in the morning, replacing the regular Sunday School. Parents are invited to attend the regular service. The note mentions labor issues and a statement about Chinese rights.
The article lists candidates and staff for current school examinations and entries. It names supervising examiners J. J. Plewes and Mary Smith among many students and teachers across Grade X XI and matriculation groups, with subjects including history, algebra, French and supplementary papers.
The Hum mel-Secord Producing Co presents Damaged Goods at Bijou Theatre on Thursday June 26. Praised by pulpit press and public as a landmark drama, the production aims to reveal the hidden dangers it portrays. Winnipeg Players promise a first class show with seats at Ledingham's Drug Store for 25 cents.
The town held a day of events with a good crowd. AUTO PARADE winners were Frank Clement, Battle Ship. John Bull. Lion Cubs. 440 yds and 880 yds races saw Lionel Ireland and Frank Morrisett win. Jno. Reykjalin led in the jump. Entries were received for shot put and the one mile relay.
Local notices show several sports events in Russell July unknown dates with towns like Silver Beach and Angusville hosting gatherings. A public holiday Dominion Day will close stores, while memorial services, theatre notices, and community activities color the week.
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