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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

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Glen Upholds Liberal Record in Marquette Campaign

J Allison Glen, Liberal Progressive candidate for Marquette, spoke to a large audience at the Army and Navy Veterans' hall urging voters to elect him to the House of Commons. He argued Canada remains united under Mackenzie King and warned that backing an unnamed National Government could threaten that unity during the war.

J. Allison Glen K.C Marquette Army & Navy Veterans’ Hall House of Commons Canada Mackenzie King Manion Harry Clee Glen G. Gardiner King Board of Re View Gardiner Review Board Manitoba General McNaughton Justice Montague Wallace Campbell War Supply Board Harris Houston Marquette Young Liberal Association God Save the

Mar 14 1905 banns and local activity in Russell area

The Banner notes a March 14 marriage in Minnedosa for Joseph Peden. It lists Russell Football Club reorganization with Ed de Balinhard as president and Rev Geo A Edmison as captain. Shellmouth agents open Massey Harris branch with J McFadyen and P Patterson. Millwood threshing reported by Theo Klimm. Keiper sale near Silverton raises nearly 5000. J J Crowe opens lumber yard at Angusville. Jessie Wy on and William Young wed March 17. Independent political association forms at Rossburn with Hough as president. Bridge at Millwood condemned. new one to be built. Oil boom described as a washout. farm and business shifts noted.

Joseph Peden Minnedosa Russell Football Club Ed. de Balinhard F. H. Mayhew J. McIntyre Ueasurer Rev. Geo. A. Edmison D. R. McKenzie Gordon Kippan L. C. Boulton T. A. Crerar J. W. Jackson Marquette Rifle ’Association Pollard H. Clee Gordon A. L. Bonnycastle George Besmish Massey-Harris Company Shellmouth J. McFadyen P. Patterson Millwood Theo. Klimm Robinson R. Anderson H. B. Garnett Russell Telephone Exchange J. J. Crowe Company Angusville Allen Dauphin Jessie Wyon Rossburn William ‘Young R. Bailey Kembrott Asessippi R. McDonald Sadie D. McMillan Shoal Lake David Hough Jno

Russell Juveniles Defeat St. Lazare 3-2

The Russell Juveniles earned a 3-2 victory over St Lazare on Tuesday night at the local rink. St Lazare led early, Russell equalized by end of the first, both teams added in the middle period, and Russell struck the winner after 17 minutes of the third period. Russell lineup included Gallant Wishart Mather Hancock Langford Thom Peterson McKinnon Yan Koski Brownlee Hembroff and Keating.

Russell St Lazare St. Lazare Gallant Wishart Mather Hancock Langford Thom Peterson

Where to Vote Polling Places in Marquette District

Polling occurs next Tuesday March 26 from 8 am to 6 pm across Marquette divisions. Electors will vote at Vista Community Hall Rossburn Orange Hall Pete's Lake Ukrainian Hall Mears Ruthenia Birdtail residence Silver Beach residence Angusville Ukrainian Hall Boyle School Binscarth Cockburn Block Millwood Harrowby School Russell McRostie Hall Silverton Community Hall Lockerby School Inglis Community Hall Endcliffe School Shellmouth Community Hall.

Marquette Vista Community Hall Rossburn R. King’s Office Main St Orange Hall Pete’s Lake Binscarth Cockburn Millwood Swain's Store Harrowby Harrowby School Russell McRostie's McRostie’s Silverton Boulton Lockerby School Inglis Endcliffe Endcliffe School Shellmouth

Neighborhood Happenings and Local Appointments

Church Good Friday service March 2 at 7 20 p m with special singing. Mrs Kreebaum returned from the states, Miss Jean Richardson back from Winnipeg for weeks. Inglis teachers go Easter week to their homes. Mrs Bezo recovering after appendix operation at Sacred Heart Hospital. Sid Narvey takes new job at Melville Sask. Edith Wood and Vic Strugnell staged a sketch. Court whist prizes won by Mrs Crerar with Bob Davis and by Mrs Self with Harold Bagnall. Next club event March 29. John Brown visiting relatives in Grandview. Kenneth Strugnell returned to Winnipeg.

Kreebaum States Paul Kleebaum Jean Richardson Winnipeg Inglis Herman Bezo Sacred Heart Hospital Sid Narvey Posiilo Melville, Sask Edith Wood Vic Strugnel Crerar Bob Davis Self Harold Bagnall God Save the King K. Spencer John Brown Grandview Kenneth Strugnell

Local Social Visits and Club Activities Recap

Mrs Wm Craig and Roy of Rochedale visited relatives here last week. Mrs Popplar and daughter from Stornoway Sask guests of Mrs H Roberts. Mrs J Herbert and Maxine spent weekend at Shellmouth. Mrs W A Brown scalded herself with hot water last week. A district club program featured a Mock Treasure Trail run by Mrs A Goodbun Mrs J Hyslop and Mrs B Carmichael. Prizes awarded and Castleavery section held a whist drive at the school.

Wm. Craig Roy Rochedale A. Goodbun

Winnipeg Visitors and Local News Briefs

Mrs Clair Locke attended Winnipeg last week visiting relatives. Wesley McIntosh and Mrs Mid Bley of Winnipeg visited their parents Mr and Mrs Wm McIntosh. Mrs McIntosh ill. all wish her a speedy recovery. Mr Sloan drove to Winnipeg and back with a new car. Miss Jessie Kelso of Russell visited over the weekend. Milton McKague spent Sunday at home. The funeral of William McDonald was held at United church on March 18.

Clair Locke Winnipeg Wesley McIntosh Mid- Bley Wm. McIntosh William McDonald United Church

Last social of the season draws large crowd in Craigie

Friday night’s event opened with O Canada and community singing then a Pat Contest. A singing contest followed with readings by Mrs Cooke and Mrs. B Shaw. Edith Wood and Vic Strugnell won the cornflake eating contest. A musical program of Irish songs concluded the evening.

Endcliffe Bonspiel Concludes With Multiple Rink Results

The Endcliffe novelty bonspiel finished with Grand Challenge first place to the Patterson rink skipped by D Joyce and second to McCann rink led by Ella Stewart. Second Event saw Kendal rink with Alice Kendal taking second and prizes from the Community Club. Consolation crowned Ziprick rink led by Annie Highfield with J Moster second. prizes donated by R Kendel and R McCann.

Patterson D. Joyce McCann Ella Stewart O. M. Laycock Reset Kendel Alice Kendel Ziprick Annie Highfield Moster A. McFadden L.schwalm W. Pagan G. Geib A. Ziprick H Ziprick LH. Geib Geo. Pitts E. Ziprick J. Moster J. Roberts R. Oswald J. Zimmer R. Kendel Rudy Kendel L. Liske W. Stewart Eadcliffe E. S. Dixon

Professor Kirkconnell to Speak at Canadian Club Meeting

Prof. Kirkconnell of United College Winnipeg will speak at the Canadian Club March meeting in A and N Vets hall on March 28 at 8:00 pm. Attendance is free with post address discussion. his talks cover Central Europe and the Balkans and he has written twenty two books including Canada Europe and Hitler.

United College Winnipeg Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce A. & N. Vets Kirkconnell Euroe Balkans England France Iceland Poland Hungary Canada Europe Hitler Russell District

Popular Silverton Youth Buried Monday

Wallace Charles Scarth Hammond died Friday evening at Sacred Heart Hospital after a five week illness. He was 20, only son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hammond, with a large funeral attendance from Silverton Foxwarren Russell Angusville Endcliffe Minniske Esterhazy Rochedale and Grandview. Pallbearers were Archie Rea Bud Rea Harley Anderson Frank Wise Bill Hackman and Gordon Bryer. Interment at Silver Creek cemetery.

Sacred Heart Hospital Wallace Charles Scarth Hammond Wallace Edward 5. Hammond Cecil Smith Foxwarren Silverton A. Calder Russell Angusville Endcliffe Minniske Esterhazy Sask Sam Earle Lyle Crosswell Hammond Hattie Robb Rochedale Bert Anderson Grandview Gre Archie Bud Rea Harley Anderson Frank Wise Bill Hackman Gordon Bryer Silver Creek Cemetery

Town Council Tackles Light and Park Maintenance

Three delegations and payments of accounts dominated the regular meeting with light and town accounts totaling 101 and 2245 dollars. The rink manager and curling club asked for accounting revisions while the Elks requested more cooperation for the increasingly difficult to keep clean play park. Mayor Matheson was ill and Councillor Bicknell on holidays.

Curling Club The Elks Illor Matheson Bicknell

Political Pot Boils Over as Elections Loom Near

The piece notes rising political tension as campaigns sharpen for Manitoba and Alberta races. It lists candidates in Marquette James Allison Glen Robert Peden and James Wilson Ewbank while mentioning a late filing by a CCF candidate in Neepawa. Alberta voters go to the polls today amid muted press coverage and Aberhart era scrutiny.

Canada Europe Marquette James Allison Glen K.C Russell Robert Peden Rossburn James Wilson Ewbank Birtle C.cf Social Credit New Democracy Neepawa C.C.F Alberta Aberhart

Pioneer Rossburn Resident Passes

William McDonald 79 died Friday night at his son Wm Thomas home east of Rossburn. Born in Halifax 1961. lived in Scotland and England before settling in Rossburn in 1880. He farmed until 1932 then moved to town. Survived by son and two daughters, brother, sister, aunt, and five grandchildren. Funeral at United Church with Rev. Onions officiating. Pallbearers listed. Burial in Rossburn cemetery.

Wm. McDonald Thomas Rossburn Mr. McDonald Halifax Nova Scotia Scotland England Canada McDonald C. Douglas Thos, Armstrong Bert Edmonton Armstrong Pease, Sask United Church W. G. Onions Robt. Peden M. R. Hamilton D. Hough R. Wiggins G. Taylor Robt. Carson Rossburn Cemetery

New Departure At Junior Chamber Meetings On By-Laws

The Junior Chamber of Commerce reviews town by-laws including the half-holiday rule to educate members on statutes. Only 12 attend the reg meeting as future sessions will continue by-law reviews and possible town council recommendations. Members plan to plant trees this spring. The note also mentions concerns about Russia’s WWII era ambitions.

Chamber of Commerce

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