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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
1
Dr. D L Ritchie surveys the Liberal scene amid a faltering cabinet and stalled reforms. He argues weak leadership, unfinished policies, and a stale social program risk electoral defeat, urging bold, coherent action to fix finance, housing, and public ownership issues before the polls.
The W A will meet at Mrs Stewart's home on Thursday May 2. Anglican church notes report Rev Mr Matthews arriving as the new minister and a happy service last Sunday. Updates include Miss Stewart returning to Makarot school after Easter, Ernest Ridgway back to Esterhazy, Miss Georgia Busch resuming Winnipeg college, and Andrew Wallace recovering at Russell Hospital. Also mentions Pennington taking over the business. local humor and a joke about a father who is a waiter.
The April report shows Irene Hertlein in Grade I, Mervyn Dunn in Grade II at 84, Ruth McLeod in Grade I with 96.3, and Nora among the students referenced. The item records performance details for these pupils in a compact school report card style.
A short prayer from the Jubilee program honors King George, asking God to bless the monarch with long life and wisdom. It reflects modest, devotional language as the realm seeks peace and enduring friendship for England.
Unn 903 Eleanor Hackman 36.6 wavei McLennan 83.1 Grade IV Marion McLennan 5 Bill Kieper 78 Vi-Mixe Chuckree 7 May Frame 18 Lloyd Hackman 72.7 Jean Mc Lennan 72.4 Verne Dunn 69 Grade VI Alice Chuckree 3.2 Marjorie Dunn 79.2 Grade VII Evin Lunn McLeod 10.6
The U.F.ty. woura or directors prepared programmes for three months with music and drama. A special Mother's Day programme will be hosted at Mrs J Hyde's home by R S Cochrane and Mrs B B Rea. Rev Unstad of Spy Hill visited the Grahams. Dances drew couples from Roblin Inglis Russell and Binscarth. T Rateliffe bought a new car. Easter activities included a W M S meeting and an Easter programme leaflet. Miss Wanda Rullings and Miss Anne Haydock visited from Langenburg. Gordon Bryer returned home for a day. The cream truck made a first trip. tree planting began at the school with 750 trees to be planted. Wheat seeding nears completion with some oats in.
May 6 observances closed stores for King's Silver Jubilee. Local weddings include Gordon Ferguson and Irene Russell at Belmont and Walter McTavish with Jer But of Solagirth. congrats from correspondents. Canadian Pacific offers bargain fares east May 17 to 20 with Canadian fliers and Mr. Robertson inquires for details.
A report notes the man was treated in Roblin for a head wound and received stitches. He is stated to be resting comfortably Sunday, with updates indicating stable condition.
A fragment describes Old Timers forming a makeshift game on a street corner. Four or five former pals light pipes, trade questions and answers, and the winner receives a plug of Black Betty bought by pool money from the losers. Also notes of kids, softball plans, and a Highlander scene with a battered club and improvised ball.
The Montreal Witness discusses German youth indoctrination as Easter is rebranded with pagan terms and symbols. It notes storm troops, Viking banners, and vows of young Siegfrieds to Germany, comparing Hitler's methods to Lenin and urging a revival of Christian gospel teaching to guide youth.
Local notes mention Arbor Day activities on May 13, a Maypole tea hosted by Kmox United Ladies, a King and Queen Jubilee celebration on May 6, and various visitors. Also reported are theater showings at the Bijou and a funeral in Ingleside. The community discussion centers on reducing free advertising and supporting paid notices, urging collective town cleanup and civic effort.
In a candid statement the editors praise both admirers and critics, noting that praise is a compliment and will spur them to add features. They pledge to continue improving The Banner to reach about 90 percent household reception in the community.
The Knox Church program lists morning worship at 1 am on May 6 with The Light of the World, noon Sunday School, 7 pm Evening Worship Thinking It Through, and a slide presentation The Island Route to the Yukon. Jubilee Day events on May 6 include a special service. A May 7 lecture by Rev W Clark, MD of Knox Winnipeg, is announced for delegates and the public. A Bible class for all Sunday School ages begins May 12, with sessions twice monthly.
The Unity Church of Pentecost schedules services in McRostie's Hall at 2 pm next Sunday with a sermon I am the Resurrection and the Life and May activities including Second Sunday after Easter Holy Mass Holy Communion and Sermon Thou shalt not bear false witness. Holy Mass at 6:30 am daily in the Sister's Chapel. May 12th mission visit to Inglis by Rev D J Desjardins. May 25 service in Russell Christ Church Thanksgiving for 25 years of the King's reign at 10:30 am.
Mrs Young and family thank old timers and friends of Angusville for flowers and kind thoughts in their bereavement. Two willing to pay share of expenses to the Coast West any time in May or June A Burgess Angusville Man. For sale 400 The orleal Barbed Wire at 3 cents per lb also one McCormick Manure Spreader best on the market H I Teulon 2 miles due south of Shellmouth School.
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