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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
1
John Fraser of Hastings Ontario accepted a tinsmith position with W J Doig. Fines totaling 1050 dollars were paid by parties who caused a disturbance. The school district will vote on a bylaw to borrow 9000 dollars to build a village schoolhouse.
Five years ago items note A L Bonnycastle again chosen to represent the Conservative party in the next provincial elections and Chas Barker opens a Russell bootmaker shop. John McKay of the Silver Creek Rifle Association scores 168 as a top marksman. Also reported are staff moves, a new football club in Radcliffe with officers, and Lieut P H Nelson attached to the 220th Battalion.
Hydro department warns light water users that their initial hydro bill must reach C. J. Maher by April 2. The notice stresses timely payment to avoid interruption and outlines the billing process for new account holders.
Russell constituency executives from Conservative and Liberal Progressive parties plan an United Non artisan Political convention next Monday March 31 inviting accredited delegates from Conservatives Liberal Professives and CCF to nominate a coalition government candidate. The meeting starts at 4 30 p m at the A and N Veterans hall.
A Russell meeting is called for Friday March 28 to plan a joint convention selecting a coalition candidate for the forth coming election. No definite names yet. McLennan and Wilson may enter, Peddie undecided. Nominations close April 12 with election set for April 22 as Liberal Progressive and other party groups appoint delegates.
The North-West Line Elevators plan a scrap iron drive with the slogan Drop your scrap iron on Berlin. Farmers and communities across Western Canada will donate scrap iron to be shipped to Germany via British bombers, freight costs covered, with proceeds to the Patriotic Salvage Corps.
John Adams returns to Roblin after a week with district friends. Lockerby Junior Red Cross donates a quilt to Mr and Mrs Joe Ciprick. Whist drive and dance by the youth raises funds for the Red Cross totaling 27000. Prize winners include Mrs Shnider and Ed Ziprick with consolation to Miss Gertie Geib and Charlie Shnider. Mrs Elliott visits Mrs H Armstrong. Mrs Herb Adams reads One Short Day, with a duet by Mrs Gillies and Miss Anne Adams. Mrs Bradley presides in her absence. she plans a two week city stay. Boys Club display at J J Crowe Co store, praise for Kuhn and Crawford. Gunner Albert Beeleart on leave from Woodstock Ontario visiting Assippii. Funeral of Mrs Schmitdke draws large Hud son district attendance.
A large congregation gathered at the school house on Friday evening for services led by Rev J E McNeill. Miss Margaret Woods and Miss Kay Kendel sang, with Mrs R H Shipley at the organ. Afterward a social time, lunch, and a program arranged by Miss Woods followed, with songs and a national anthem marking a pleasant conclusion.
Angusville updates mention Mrs John Bell traveling to Winni Ferguson and three local servicemen on leave from His Majesties Forces Harold Chen from Petawawa Ale Kalinuke from Camp Borden and Walter Derlago from Winnivee. Local gatherings include an Nield farm party and training starts for Bartram and McCay at Portage la Prairie. Red Cross and WMS meetings and a Friday card party are noted along with a house fire at Ed Mushlumanski’s last Thursday.
Craigie week featured visitors Craigie week as residents spent the winter in Victoria and Russell. Mrs B Shaw and Lee returned from Winnipeg where Lee sought orthoptic clinic treatment. Earl Robinson attended his brother in law Erickson's funeral at Hecla Manitoba. A March 14 novelty dance sponsored by the club drew a large crowd and prizes were won by Mr Cooke and Miss Joan Thickett in the elimination dance. On Friday the gentlemen plan to entertain the ladies at the season final social.
Rossburn Trp. Hoare Nazar at Camp Borden Ont spends furlough with parents. The Soldier's Aid tea on March 21 in the club room raised funds to send parcels to Rossburn boys. Guests included A C Clever of Winnipeg and Mrs Clever with Mr and Mrs Morris Chubley. Jim Ross of Fort William visited relatives, Jim MacDonald left for Winnipeg for work, and D Hough returned home after his brother's Winnipeg funeral.
Shellmouth Mike Cochrane of Winnipeg attended the event hosted by Canada Packers. The Treasure Trail and whist drive at the hall last Friday were a success with prizes won by Miss G Pagan and Mrs D Williams for the ladies and John Parda and Roy Davidson for the men. Herbert and Bill Goodbun served as masters of ceremonies and everyone enjoyed themselves.
A Friday March 14 event at the school drew attendees for a concert and dance. Proceeds totaled nineteen dollars for the Junior Red Cross. Velma Murdock is ill with measles. Mr Wm May returned to Camp Shilo duties after leave in Regina. Few gophers and reports of crows noted in area.
The article notes a drive by Canadian War Services and urges full support. It mentions that most Russell citizens pledged monthly gifts to the Russell War Charities Fund and that a substantial sum is available to be passed on.
Russell residents see signs of spring as workers clear sidewalks and ditches. A public appeal urges voluntary contributions to the Russell War Charities Fund via new wave length radio broadcasts from CJGX Yorkton. Contact H. R. Dicketts or R. C. Smellie for details.
The Silver Creek RM council held a March 12 1941 regular meeting in Angusville with Reeve D G Nield presiding. Minutes from February 12 1941 were adopted. By Law 539 approving sale of lots 7 and 8 in Block 3 Plan 514 Angusville to Nick Sidoryk was read three times and signed. By Law 540 setting 1941 estimates was read three times and signed. Council adjourned to 1 15 pm. E of section 27 19 26 offered for sale to Laura Nicld Angusville for 105 cash with five yearly instalments at 5 percent. NE of section 31 19 26 offered to Nick Sabeski Angusville for 300 with five yearly instalments due Nov 1 1941. Eric Willis to be asked for additional gravel on Russell Erickson highway through RM. Taxes of 92 11 cancelled on lots 3 4 Block 1 Plan 412 Silverton. Accounts 196 97 approved for payment. Adjourned to April 2 1941 at 10 am.
In Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens Wendell Willkie delivers a half hour address to Canadians, praised by listeners though the closing remarks and Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s long talk overrun the program. Premier Hepburn follows with thanks while Willkie receives hearty applause. The two hours highlight Willkie’s reception and strong crowd.
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