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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jun 26, 1924

Page

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Canadian Fair to Host Big Westerns with World Champions

June 26 car races headlined by three world champions led by Louis Distrow and Sig Haugdahl. Stone and Distrow return after years with records and crashes, joined by other notable drivers in an IMCA sanctioned program.

Brandon Louis Disbrow Sig Haugdah Larry BD. Stone Louis Distrow Barney Oldfied Jay Eye Lee Pdisbrow Fred Horey New Orleans Dopestes Stone I.M.C.A Pop Daily Duesenberg Walter Purway Fiat Florida Rob Ctine Speedy Walters St. Paul

Restocking Silver Beach Lake With Pickerel Stock

Fisheries Inspector J B Skaptagon of Selkirk arrived Wednesday with about 140000 pickerel released into Silver Beach Lake. More shipments will follow yearly until waters are refilled for settlers and campers. The project, backed by Dominion policy, prohibits nets and enforces penalties for abuses. The lake is deemed highly suitable for stocking and sport fishing.

J. B. Skaptagon Selkirk Wedsay Pickererry Silver Beach Lake Mr. Skaptagon Pieterel Peach Lake Dominion

St Peter Festival and July church notices

Next Sunday marks the festival of St Peter with Hoy Communion at 8 59 p m and Sunday School at 4 00 pm Litang ed ad dress at 11 00 am Choral Evensong and address at 7 00 pm all conducted by Mr A S Mixon of Binscarth. After that Sunday Sunday school closes for July and August reopening in September A school picnic is planned for Thursday July 3 at Mr D E Boulton farm parents invited meet at the Rectory 2 00 pm HARROWBY Trinity Church service next Sunday afternoon at 4 00 pm conducted by Mr A S Nixon of Binscarth weekly service replaces fortnightly until further notice.

A. S. Mixon Binscarth D. E. Boulton Harrowby Trinity Church A. S. Nixon

Rain Improves Local Fields Water Systems and Roads

The rainfall last week revived fields and gardens and filled cisterns and barrels. Fishermen patronize banks of the Assiniboine on Sundays. Marjorie Maynes returns from Dominion City after Grade IX work. Mr. R. Self moves from the village to his previous farm. Robb buys a motor car to aid mission field work. Bed Millwood joins Harrowdy and Bav e law stations run by a student. The Russell Board of Trade aims for a better road from Harrowdy hill toward Saskatchewan boundary. A passable road south from the hill to the village is severely desired for access to town.

Assiniboine Marjorie Maynes Dominion City R. Self Robb Bed Millwood Harrowdy Bavelaw Russell Board of Trade Harrowdy Hill Saskatchewan

Storage building project in Shellmouth noted by Imperial Oil

Mrs McFadyen reports her father’s sudden death and Mr Allan McKivnwen oversees a small storage building for Imperial Oil in town. Mr and Mrs L McFadyen returned to Shellmouth from their trip to Owen Sound, enjoying their journey.

Shellmouth Imperial Oil I Gene Allan MecKivnwen

Local sports and community notices from Binscarth region

Reports of football results Shellmouth over Dro more by a margin noted and a paddock of local sports day June 26. Golf swimming boating plans and annual garden party announced with local volunteers and residents moving or resigning from schools and posts. Wheat pool meeting held with election of officers and Brandon convention delegate chosen. Miss Bell leaves school after two years. nursing course and WMS convention planned.

Parish Notes From St Cuthbert's Shellmouth

The W A will meet on Thursday July 3 at Mrs D A Goodbun's home. Confirmation class at Shellmouth Saturday at 7 p m. Confirmation class at Dropmore after evening service. Torah Garden Party on July 17 at Mrs E Elliott's.

ST. Cuthbert’s Shellmouth W. A D. A. Goodbun Shellmouth Saturdy Dropmore

Radio Set Licenses Warned by Radio Service of Canada

The Radio Service of Canada warns all radio set owners to obtain licenses by July 1 1924 or face seizure and possible prosecution. A summary conviction carries a fine up to £50 and forfeiture of unlicensed sets. License fee is 1.90 dollars per year to fund the Dominion inspection service assisting listeners.

Radio Service of Canada Department of Marine and Fisheries Dominion

Menzies Visit to Bank Manager's Parents Home

Mr and Mrs Tom Menzies visit at the home of Mrs Menzies parents. Mr Menzie has been manager of a branch of the Bank.

Tom Menzies Mrs. Menzie Mr. Menzie

Palmolive Soap Promoted as Ultimate Beauty Treatment

The ad touts Palmolive Soap as the most effective beauty treatment, claiming daily cleansing plus cold cream for dryness preserves youthful skin. It emphasizes mild, thorough cleansing from rare palm and olive oils, affordability, and that only Palmolive wrapped per the brand is sold, with visible results in a week.

Cleopatra

Local notes from Binscarth and district entertainments

A collection of town updates: a newborn son Binsearth to Mr and Mrs John McKay, upcoming dances at the Community Hall with the Russell Orchestra, and a cinema showing The Stream of Life. David McGillvray resumes duties at the Royal Bank, with tea and demonstrations at Smellie Bros. Store next week, plus a church talk by Miss L Bryer.

Binscarth John McKay Binsearth Russell David McGillvray The Royal Bank Smellie Bros Gillett W.A St. Matthew's Church L. Bryer India China J. Greenshieldd Lemans Bse A. E. Sef A. E. Basler C.P.R Kelloe HH. O’donnell Birtle Toronto Conservatory of Music

Prize Day to Close School Year with Band and Sports

Prize Day at the school year end features the Russell Town Brass Band on the lawn. Activities run 1 to 5 pm with an exhibit of student work, tennis finals, prize presentations, and a girls baseball match Russell versus Binscarth. Visitors are urged to view classroom exhibits in the afternoon.

Fridey Russell Town Brass Russell Vs. Binscarth

Union Church Notes and Summer Library Closure

Attendance at Sunday school reached 218, with a goal of 229 next Sunday. Teachers and officers decided to close the library for the summer and asked readers to return borrowed books. Envelope offerings should be current to meet missionary obligations, and subscription half-year payments are due. The Girls Club held a social at Mrs. A. E. Leifer’s home with about 30 members present. Next Sunday marks the last morning service until September. the pastor will address The Dynamic of Religion What is it. The junior choir will sing an anthem. In the evening, Bir. Middleton preaches on Pen is message to the men of Athens do the men of Russell need it, followed by an anthem by the senior choir.

A. E. Leifer Bir. Middleton Athens Russell Jas. Matheson Newdale J. Robertson Vancouver F. J. Dixon Winnipeg A. M. Pratt Fred Meeres Geo. Meeres Birtle Sports C.F Hugh Cameron McRostie Bay Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Portage la Prairie C. W. Thom Lucas Russell Creamery Wilson & Glen Glen John Melenyh Fish Lake Brandon Melenyh Chicago Abe Lincoln Gettvysbure Mark Anthony Caesar Paul Men of F. CC. Middleton Union Church Angusville Army & Navy Veterans Anxillery A. R. Callin Mre Robertson Wm. Kennedy Tilfian Rhea William Anderson Enon Robt Anderson Filmer Hanny Connie Feft Winninee Anderson Wilfee

Party of 18 Hollanders Arrive to Work in District

Silvert on A reports a group of 18 Dutch workers arrived Monday under Mr. L Tolboom and were placed with local farmers. The party is described as promising for western work.

Silverton A

Russell Agricultural Society Meeting and Fair Plans

A Russell agricultural society notes a directors meeting this Saturday at 8 30 p m in Wilson and Glen office. Canvassers report strong support for subscriptions to fund work and a hearty effort for a successful household exhibition with a $10 prize from Eaton and Co for the exhibitor amassing the most prizes. Acknowledgement of all money paid will appear in the Banner next issue.

Russell Agricultural Wilson & Glen Messrs. T. Eaton and Co

Dusky Dozen Highlight Russell Evening Show

The Dusky Dozen appeared in Russell on Monday evening delivering a high class program. Attendance was smaller but audiences enjoyed fine entertainment with stage scenes arranged by L. V. Smith. Performers included B. Powers, R. C. Smellie, R. Shipley, J. Robertson, C. Hodgekins, R. C. Jamieson, W. Fenton, W. B. Amos, J. A. Glen, E. A. Leifer, Rod McIntosh, P. H. Nelson, H. Scales, Geo. Ledingham, and L. V. Smith with Miss Nelson as accompanist. Special note went to C. Hodgekins dancing and to songs by Seales, Fenton, Glen, Jamieson, and Amos. Before closing, L. C. Boulton presented Miss Nelson a token of appreciation.

Russell J. Robertson C. Hodgekins R. C. Jamieson W. Fenton W. B. Amos J. A. Glen E. A. Leifer Rod McIntosh P. H. Nelson H. Scales Geo. Ledingham L. V. Smith Miss Nelson H. Seales

Orangemen Set July Activities at Foxwarren and Shoal Lake

The 18th Annual Grain Rowers Picnic will be held at Shoal Lake on July 5, 1924. Baseball and football contests offer 125.00 dollars in prizes each. Prominent speakers will address Orangemen after the walk. D. C. Fleming, Secy.

Orangemen Foxwarren Shoal Lake D. C. Fleming Sec’y

Newborns at Shellmouth Born to Mr and Mrs Boyd

At Shellmouth on Tuesday June 17 the couple welcomed a son and a daughter to Mr William Boyd and Mrs. Boyd.

Proud Shellmouth Wm Boyd

Armstrong Family Gratitude for Kindness After Bereavement

Mrs. EF Armstrong and family thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.

EF. Armstrong

Sale of household effects of Mr C F Eck Silverton

Auction notice for the Eck household in Silverton to be sold on Saturday June 28 at public auction conducted by E J Shipley as auctioneer.

Wilson & Glen Firm Dissolved and Reorganization

The firm Wilson and Glen is dissolved as of June 15, 1924. Mr. Wilson continues the business and will collect all accounts while Mr. Glen practises on his own account. Signed W W Wilson and J Allison Glen.

Wilson & Glen Wilson Glen W. W. Wilson J. Allison Glen

Strayed Livestock and Help Wanted Notices

Strayed roan heifer two years from Mr. Angus Moynes, reward for recovery. Strayed jean gelding three years with horse shoe brand on right shoulder, Ray filly one year with white face stripe, not branded, reward for information. Contact The Banner Office or E. A. Schwaim at phone 263-12. Also a girl needed for general house work by Mrs. L. C. Boulton. Magazines available at The Banner Bookstore.

Angus Moynes Banner Office Ray E. A. Schwaim

Shoe Repairing by Joe Gallant Promises Reasonable Prices

Joe Gallant offers shoe repairing with guaranteed work and reasonable prices. Also provides harness and collar repairs and accessories such as buckles spots polish laces straps halters and shanks at affordable rates.

Joe Gallant

Rossburn and district festival notices and sports

Local notices list fairs and sports in Rossburn area with dates for Shellmouth Russell and Rus sell fairs, plus the July 3 meeting at McRostie's Hall and Shellmouth Sports this afternoon. Community updates include visits, dissolving partnerships, creamery can counts, and a forthcoming On to the Bay meeting.

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