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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
1
The old issue recalls the opening of the new Presbyterian church at Shellmouth on a Sunday led by Rev. Carmichael with Rev. Spooner assisting. It notes Russell’s presence at Foxwarren sports with brass bands and teams, as locals lost baseball but won football, plus various anniversary glimpses of past decades.
Russell man James E. McNeill MA BD serves as minister. Summer services begin at 11 each Sunday with speaker Mr G H Viail of the Bible Society scheduled to deliver addresses in July and August.
Friday Bible Study and Prayer at Nell Pentecostal Mission Loft led by Rev. G. F. Melmoth from Box 20 Marchwell Sask. Pastor Mrs. L. Mcintosh of Russell invites parishioners to reflect on the prompt What evil thing is this that ye do, by profaning the Sabbath.
A large crowd from Russell and nearby districts attended a Canadian Legion BESL Russell Branch No 159 memorial service on a sunny day. The parade moved from AN W hall to the 185 Rebellion monument, wreaths were laid, and Rev H Markle offered a prayer. Laurie V. Smith of Brandon spoke on duties to returned men, urging rehabilitative steps and welcome for wounded veterans.
The appointment of R. J. P. Parker as Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan was announced by Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Parker, born in England, arrived in 1898 to work as a farm hand, later farming in Saskatchewan and serving in the provincial legislature since 1929. He is brother-in-law to Thomas Greaves of Russell and attended the old-timers reunion last year.
A ceremony in the A & N W hall Sunday afternoon presented Russell Branch No 159 with its charter. Laurie V. Smith, first vice-president Canadian Legion Manitoba Command, delivered the charter to the new branch and Ewart Mather, president, responded. Ladies Auxiliary members in attendance stayed to hear plans for forming an auxiliary to the Legion.
Alex Donitz was rushed to the hospital with a 22 wound in his leg from a rifle accident in his brother Walter's hands. Alan Christopher was nearby when Walter picked up the loaded rifle and discharged it hitting Alex in the line of fire.
The national president visited the Russell Roblin district Women's Institutes convention held last Friday at Knox United Church. 23 registered delegates and 46 visitors attended. Mrs. Cameron Dow of Gaspe Quebec delivered a key afternoon address and a handicraft display from England was shown for the national gallery in Ottawa. Mrs. Simmie of Winnipeg spoke on Women’s Value to the Nation at the evening program. An inspection tour of the Russell Co op Locker Plant occurred during the trip. District officers were elected with Mrs. J. Yeo of Roblin as president and next convention set for Binscarth.
Jack Marrott offers farm stock and end implements two miles east of Dennard on Tuesday July 10 conducted by Shipley and Son. Mrs Stevens runs a household sale at Inglis on Friday July 13 with Shipley and Son as auctioneers.
Reporters note rising speculation that a provincial election could be held this fall as political campaigns begin to ramp up. No official date announced yet.
Harvard College Observatory piece notes a rare total solar eclipse on July 9 visible in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with totality near seven seventeen Central War Time. It describes path centers, Baileys beads, and corona features, plus viewing tips and travel notes for observers.
Five year old Farm Forums network in Quebec marked a milestone with a Ste. Anne de Bellevue conference of the Quebec Council of Farm Forums. A speaker urged stronger farm co operatives and city farm links. Nasconie steamship to sail July 7 on Arctic supply run under Captain T F Smellie planning retirement next year. Pacific volunteers to Far East theatre receive pay boosts up to 1 a day for officers and crews. An interdepartmental housing committee aims to coordinate Canada wide housing efforts to ease shortages.
The Banner will miss its next issue to allow a short break and reorganization of the shop. Publication resumes July 12 as staff take a few days off to restore order after months of round‑the‑clock work.
A partial passage mentions blue cross inset and other insignia worn by personnel of the 1st Army Group. The text is fragmentary and provides limited context about uniforms or symbols.
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