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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
1
CNR will retire the Neepawa to Russell train service to twice weekly starting April 27. Train 48 to Neepawa and train 47 from Neepawa will run Mondays and Fridays instead of Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Arrival and departure times remain unchanged.
Appeals on 1952 Business Tax and Personal Property assessments heard in Russell Council Chamber on Thursday April 24. Changes include reassessing lot 17, block 84, plan O from Edward Long to T W Koshowski and cancelling Carl Mantie’s lots 20 and 21 plan O with a new $420 assessment. Names added include Helen Mushumanski with $12 fee. W B Garnett $20. Karl Schentag $12. Geo Gibbons $12. Stanley Dunsmore $12. C R Loney’s complaint allowed and assumed by Ogilvie Flour Mills Co. Ltd. Amounts due total $245.25. Wishart Bros. appointed poundkeepers for 1952. Mayor Mather presided. Councillors Burgess, Cross, Clement and Margetts present.
The annual meeting of the Retail Merchants Association of this district was held Monday evening at Smellie Bros. Store. Chas. Shnider of Inglis was reelected president with W. J. Westwood as vice president and A. G. Smellie as secretary. Representatives came from Russell Inglis and Angusville. The credit situation was discussed and ways to handle credit offered. The group considered moving Victoria Day holiday to Monday May 26 from Saturday May 24, but no change was made.
Russell's Cabinet Shop has moved to a new 32 by 12 foot main street building with upstairs living quarters and rear storage. Carl Mantie, who took over W. Stewart’s shop a year and a half ago, now manufactures laminated rafters and cabinets. Six to eight workers will produce wood items from toothpicks to houses under modern lighting.
Farewell sermon by Rev. C W J Salmon at Christ Anglican Church on April 27 precedes his move to Clanwilliam. Infant Thomas Robert Cross baptized. Salmon to serve Bethany parish. Donavan to serve temporarily. Western Marquette Musical Festival May 5 and 6 features Adjudicator Filmer Hubble from Winnipeg.
Wildwood Country Club manager Ed Long and his daughter Joyce plan to tour with the E J Casey Shows. They will take seven Shetland ponies and the three year old Golden Amazon palomino, a feature for children. The tour runs from May to mid September visiting towns including Flin Flon and Sioux Lookout. Russell Fair in July will feature rides for local children.
Knox United church basement hosted a Young People's Union tea at Knox Church on Saturday. The event featured a photo display by local residents, with prizes awarded by Mrs. Hamstock, Mrs. Clement, and Mrs. Kinney for Banff, an indoor self-portrait, and a best colored snap.
Crystal Rebekah Lodge held a special meeting on Tuesday evening April 22 to initiate two new members. A social hour followed with Mrs. J. Ramsay, Mrs. W. Davidson and Mrs. W. C. Needham in charge of the program. A luncheon was served by Mrs. F. Clement, Mrs. J. McIntyre and Miss Landon.
The Canadian Legion branch and members and their wives enjoyed a social evening at the Club Rooms on Thursday last week. Cpl Dean Vinnell, recently returned from Korea, led the program as the guest speaker.
The Russell Tennis Club held an enthusiastic reorganization meeting at the school on Friday night April 25. W B Garnett elected president succeeding Mrs Beth Nichol. Mrs R M McMurray re elected secretary treasurer. Membership set at 3 for adults and 150 for students and part time players. A work meeting and new tapes and net purchase planned. The club asks public cooperation to reduce traffic at the spur near the school.
Deep breathing and fresh air support weight management and skin health. Adequate ventilation and outdoor activity enhance oxygen use, helping burn fat and waste while promoting a fresher appearance.
Representatives from Minnedosa Hewdale Rivers Birtle Hamiota Foxwarren Binscorth Roblin and Grandview joined with Russell Masonic Lodge for an area meeting on Wednesday April 23 in the lodge rooms. Winnipeg officers led by Most Worshipful Fred Bly Grand Master Right Worshipful Harry Gray Grand Director of Ceremonies Mr Mowatt spoke during a four question and answer session. About eighty Masons attended the Knox Church basement banquet with Worshipful Master C C Foster presiding and Eastern Star members serving.
The Young Women's Club held a Monday meeting at Mrs. Jack McKinnon's home. Committees formed for district Women's Institute supper on May 16 and Russell high school graduation banquet on May 23. Plans made for this week's dance and a hymn book repair session.
The White Cross Guild runs its third Rags to Riches campaign to fund Manitoba hospital equipment. Last year 53 hospitals benefited and Russell hospital received 1125 pounds of rags sent to Winnipeg. wool fetches the highest prices while old clothes and burlap are acceptable. Community Hospital Aid coordinates Russell drive arrangements.
Nutritionists recommend eggs as a meat substitute and suggest eating at least three times per week for adults. Eggs offer multiple preparation methods from raw to baked, and hard boiled eggs pair well with salads for both adults and children.
A dry spell boosts fire danger as several out of control blazes sweep the Assiniboine valley near Millwood and Harrowby. Fire crews protect bridges and buildings while wildlife flees, with Gr George Cartwright and neighbors aiding at Millwood and others saving homes at Greensides and Collins farms. Russell equipment joins to fight two prairie fires threatening structures, including the Clement hangar and the Forsythe bluff.
The Inglis Home and School Association met Monday April 28 with 27 members and three visitors. Officers and committee conveners were appointed for field day lunch and refreshment booth. a Cantata fund and future church presentation were discussed. Inspector Labassiere spoke on curriculum and child development.
Residents consider limiting or expanding the town’s fire engine reach after several fires caused damage and anxiety. The article calls for clear authority over dispatch decisions and possible cooperation with the Rural Council for auxiliary gear, to be discussed with government representatives visiting Russell.
The fishing season near town opens Saturday May 17 but anglers, stirred by fine spring weather, show eagerness to fish despite the date. Some may face legal risk for fishing before opening day.
Contest winners this week rewarded housewives for participation. Mrs. Lloyd Hackman received a $65 wrist watch on a radio program, while Mrs. Les Davidson earned a six month supply of soap powder on another show.
The government thermometer at CPR recorded the season's high of 86 degrees in April. The note mentions April showers that bring May flowers as a remiss remark about the unsettled spring.
At the Russell council session last Thursday a stoic Indian visitor conducted a fur sale at the council table while an attentive councillor stood by to complete the deal on the spot reflecting a shift from usual real estate talks.
Frank Jones, a poultryman, reports a remarkable triple nested egg featuring three shells and two inner eggs. He notes the outer shell egg measures seven and a half inches in circumference and nine inches in length, with an inner egg inside another egg, and a shellless inner egg within.
Ossiere thanked for attending and delivering an inspiring address. Mrs. E. H. Armstrong and Mrs. Spidell performed piano duets Flapperette and The Glow Worm. Mr. Spidell led community songs with Mrs Spidell at the piano. Next meeting set for the fourth Monday in May at Inglis school. Lunch committee served a tasty meal and a social half hour.
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