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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

5

Grade VIII pupil report published by Esther Moulson

A teacher notes taking pleasure in publishing the report of her Grade VIII pupils including the pupil Esther Moulson.

Memorial Fund report shows pledges and challenges

Russell County memorial fund committee reports cash and note subscriptions totaling 3596.00 with 2096.00 cash and 1500.00 note. canvassing began Oct 21 1920 but rough roads and weather limited reach. committee asks public to redeem pledges and keep lists open at banks for final disposition at a forthcoming meeting.

Boundary Road Committee to Inspect Works Before Start

Rural Municipality of Shellmouth met at Dropmore on March 9 with all present. By laws: hospital by law for 9 dollars approved 38 against. debenture by law for 5 dollars approved 71 against. A committee of Reeve and ward Councillors to inspect boundary road work before starting. Surgical appliances of Russell Hospital to be held from sale. Council to pay Thunder Creek Rural Credits Society 180.00 for 18 shares. Grants: Shellmouth Boys and Girls Club 25. Agricultural Society 100 for 1920. Town of Boultonboro subdivision plans approved. Clerk ordered to advertise for 1921 Assessor and Weed Inspector. Accounts approved: Mun. News 30. Wallace 25.05. Bond 10.06. Cummins Map 16. D. R. O's voting costs 5.00 plus indemnities for Reeve and Councillors. Next meeting April 6. JOHNS BOND, Cie x ee 25

Dropmore Boundary Roads Russell Hospital Thunder Creek Rural Credits Society Shellmouth Boys and Girls Club Agricultural Society Boultonboro W. Mun W. S. Wallace J. S. Bond

CHURCH SERVICES FOR GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER AT CHRIST CHURCH

Christ Church outlines Holy Week events with Good Friday services from 11 am to 3 pm and Passion observances. Easter Day includes Holy Communion and morning prayers, followed by a cantata next Sunday evening titled Crucifixion and Ascension by Fred W. Peace.

Fay Johnson Russell Margaret Cochrane Christ Holy Communion Fred W. Peace

Notice of Ansasville Building Co Ltd Shareholders Meeting

Notice is given that the first Annual meeting of the Ansasville Building Co Ltd shareholders will be held at Angueville on Monday April 2 at 2 p.m. by order of the provisional director.

Annsas Ansasville Building Co. Ltd Angueville Dirsec

Russell Soldier Boys Welcome Back The Gillies News

Asessippi notes a hopeful welcome for returning soldier Jack Gillies from Russell. The Russell Hospital closure shifts treatment to Winnipeg as the region endures a stormy week with Monday and Tuesday calm but Wednesday the worst. Readers are invited to answer questions about a pig on ice and last week's correspondent.

Asessippi

LENNARD joins Sandy Wackniuk for eight months at $85 a month

The item notes John Gushel Lennard hired with Sandy Wackniuk for eight months at eighty five dollars monthly. It questions who predicted cheap farm labor in 1921 while reporting local events in Shell Bank area. It mentions school holidays, teachers at a provincial convention in Winnipeg, winter weather delays, and communal activities.

Lennard John Gushel Sandy Wackniuk Shellbank School Winnipeg Asessippi Hockey Sol John Surak Ontario George Gorda Chewka Lena Bobby Shell Bank School Inglis

Masquerade and Fancy Dress Ball Delights Society

The Social Union hosted a Friday night Masquerade and Fancy Dress Ball on March 18 drawing a record crowd and featuring a wide array of original costumes. Judges awarded prizes for Best Ladies Fancy and Best Gents Costume while attendees included many recognizable locals in character roles such as Gypsy Queen, Old Lady, Clown, and Victorian figures with numerous listed costumes and participants.

Social Union Jessie Simms A. Brady Mabel Cammidge H. Lorimer O. M. Laycock H. R. Barry J. Evans Garcon W. H. Schwalm Lilly Pagan Steve and Shrives Rite Young Marjorie Pagen Canede Mrs. Henderson Merrie Fred Mansell D. Clark Hobo

Public Holiday Calendar and Local Events Townwide

Friday is a public holiday with stores closed for Good Friday March 25. The Allan Cup goes to the Varsity Hockey Toronto team after beating Brandon. Local notices include church services, fairs, entertainments, and community meetings across Russell and area with multiple church events and charity teas.

Jas. Davidson Winnipeg Varsity Toronto Brandon Sparrow

Angusville Auxiliary Plans Easter Sunday Service

At a meeting of the Angusville Auxiliary of the W. I. S. it was decided that members will conduct part of the regular service on Easter Sunday evening to present short programs and take up employment matters.

Angusville Atrom Jason Read

Assessment Notice And Local Gossip Report

The page mentions H. Spiess improving, Mr. Johnson inspecting his farm, and notes a delayed C N R schedule. It references wire-pulling, gravel topic, and belief through seeing, plus Sidney Wishart building an ice-house and Wilkey assisting. It warns readers to check the assessment notice for assessor accuracy.

H. Spiess Johnson U.S.A Ike Senha Sidney Wishart Wilkey

Silverton All Stars Defeat Russell Team In Broomball

A Friday night broomball match between Silverton All Star Aggregation and Russell ended with strong play and a challenge for a rematch. Players listed include Silverton captain Haistock and Russell captain J G Kippan. referee T Robinson officiated.

Silverton All Star Aggregation Russell Silverton J. F. Douglas Capt. Haistock V. Davidson FE. Flynn Mather M. Anderson W. Hargreaves Sub. Johnson

Memorial monument contract awarded for Fox Warren site

Quinn and Simpson of Portage la Prairie and Neepawa secure a contract to erect the soldiers memorial at Fox Warren for 2950 dollars.

Two Births Reported in Russell

Born at Russell on Friday March 18 a son to Mr and Mrs W R McNichol. On Monday March 21 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Spencer.

McNichol Russell W. R. McNichol Spencer Arthur Spencer

Found on Main Street a lady's bra near the drug store

A misplaced bra was found on Main Street near the drug store. The owner may claim it at The Banner Office.

Banner

Shellmouth seeks Assessor and Weed Inspector for 1921

Rural Municipality of Shellmouth invites applications for the posts of Assessor for 1921 and Weed Inspector. Applicants must state salary requirements. Next meeting held Wednesday April 6 in Shellmouth. John S. Bond, Secretary-Treasurer.

Shellmouth John 3S. Bond

Farm stock and implements sale notes

The notice lists multiple farm stock and asset sales led by auctioneers P. W. Stein A. R. McIntyre A. R. Melntyre and others. Items include Tom Langley McNutt March 29 Russell Hospital equipment March 26 and a postponed sale for Steve Jaskiw March 29 with W. H. Husband and A. R. Melntyre as auctioneers Geo Gorda Legnard schedules for April 2.

Tom Langley McNutt P. W. Stein Metro Derkach Angusville A. R. McIntyre Harry Chipiski Silverton A. R. Melntyre Russell Hospital AM. Ciee Steve Jaskiw W. H. Husband Geo. Gorda Legnard

Wood sawing note for A. DuPre

Fragmentary line records wood sawing activity directed at A. DuPre with unclear context and missing details.

A. DuPre

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