This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
1
Since the last report Russell builders have started two new homes. John Jackson of Inglis begins a dwelling on the old Methodist church site and Walt Hembroff begins a home on Memorial Avenue north of the school as both lay foundations.
The Banner prints A B Callin of Flin Flon list of curlers in March 1 issue. Callin's full roster names L Maynes J Dutton W W Wright George Matin H Wright W Dutton A B Callin Thompson L Wright Red Dutton Joe Dutton.
The Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion will compile names for a World War II memorial plaque to be mounted at the Russell Community Memorial Rink. Residents should send names to W. R. Meadows, Legion president, for consideration.
The Russell Community Memorial committee has arranged with H Vauclair of St Boniface to handle brick work on the project. Vauclair, already working on the Wilson building, plans to start on the rink by mid next week and will expand his crew to about twenty. He estimates four weeks to finish this phase, with inside finish preparations under way to open well before the skating season.
Articles advise exhibitors to study rules and prize lists, compare products, and refine bread judging criteria. It explains appearance color crust crumb and flavor scores for brown and white breads, noting aroma and taste expectations and the importance of even crumb and proper moisture.
A lyrical sketch contrasts countryside imagery with a modern car journey. It evokes wheat fields kine and velvet roads beneath a shining vehicle as rain falls softly, while reflections on man and earth hint at deeper transformation.
The latest local enterprise is a florist shop launched by M. Lewis in Russell. The store occupies a renovated building next to the telephone office, a former Trail B C operator bringing experience to the venture.
Winners in the Tweedsmuir Competitions of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada were announced by Frances McKay Manitoba Women's Institute secretary. Cups funded by Lady Tweedsmuir honor community histories handicrafts and essays with this year’s handicraft a hooked rug from used wool and the essay Our Women's Institute Takes a Forward Look. Histories won by Minnedosa and Tilston. rugs by Foxwarren. relays by Mrs A H Gill and Mrs R Scarth. Manitoba institutes may send two entries in each class to nationals in June.
James E. McNeill leads a Mother's Day program at Nox United Church with a pageant and children's music by Sunday School and Junior Congregation. A 7 pm Family Service follows with the topic Dad Bombs in Family.
Results of the Ladies' Legion Auxiliary card tournament list prize winners by event. In Pridge, 1st went to Wm. McCain and Mrs. Goods of Binscarth with consolation to Mrs. E. C. Thom and Bill Thom. Whist was won by Mrs. Tim Dunn and Mrs. G. W. Davidson with consolation to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Coulter of Silverton. Five Hundred saw 1st to Mrs. EV. Meadows and Mrs. R. Fenton with consolation to Mrs. S. McLennan and Miss S. Landon. Cribbage awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Five town lots were sold to Mike Fadyshen William Morrisseau and Walter Hembroft at set prices 160 190 and 350 dollars respectively. The Elks request for a park property near the United Church prompted town RCMP discussions. Mayor Andrew Mather to take two months leave and D R McDonald appointed acting secretary treasurer after C J Mather illness. All council members attended both meetings and accounts totaling 80187 were approved.
Russell fans saw Inglis hold the local team to a 4 to 4 draw in a five inning opener. Several new players join the squad as the season starts promising better play ahead. Organization of the club is incomplete but committees are formed to elect officers and buy equipment. The club will sponsor only a senior team this year, while aiding the school team.
The Parish of Christ Church posts a May 8 service note with Rev G H Adams BA L Th leading a 3 pm mass on Third after Easter and a 7 pm Evening Prayer service.
Hon F C Bell announces six 1949 agriculture graduates assigned to districts starting May 1. Lloyd Henwood will head Virden office serving Walke re, Woodworth, Sifton and Pipestone. Morley Douglas shifts to Winnipeg outlying districts. J L Forbes Swan River David Hil Dauphin Ray DePape Portage la Prairie Hayden Tolton Scotland. C E Goode moves from Portage la Prairie to Bran ton. B R Posten Branksdale and Teeton J H Clark Russell Roblin M S Mitchell new assistant poultry man in May.
H E Wood of the government grasshopper control pro tem says poisoned sprays using chlordan and toxaphene are replacing bait. The sprays kill hoppers on green vegetation 7 to 10 days and cost about 1.50 per acre, with cautions to avoid bare ground and keep livestock off treated plots for a week.
A directive warns readers not to schedule any plans for July 1 until further notice from the issuing party. No additional details about the reason or authority are provided in the fragment.
An added donor list for the Red Cross drive records contributions from individuals and businesses. Notable gifts include Brightside S D with 20 dollars, Westwood's Hardware 25, Sacred Heart Hospital 25, Dr and Mrs C C Graham 20, Queen's Hotel 2, and multiple smaller amounts from residents and local establishments.
At a May 3 meeting in The Royal Bank office, representatives from the Legion Auxiliar Women’s Institute BP.O. Ellis and E. E. Thompson and the Canadian Legion proposed creating The International Appeal for Children. The plan aims to fund Save the Children Fund and United Nations Appeal for Children and to appoint one member from each group to form a permanent coordinating body.
J. W. Maunder named public relations officer for Prairie Region with Winnipeg HQ succeeding J. F. Magor who moves to Vancouver. Maunder has served as CPR PR officer in Montreal since 1945 after 14 years on Ontario papers in Lindsay Kirkland Lake Sudbury and Ottawa, mainly on the peat side.
Recess at Russell School becomes a test of patience as a pupil dubbed a local Babe Ruth continues batting for two days. The class appeals to the teacher to come out and pitch as the endless at bat persists into noon hours. The incident highlights schoolyard miracles expected of educators.
A town council session reveals busy municipal oversight with a town department director and public works progress. The Liberal nominating convention is planned for Shoal Lake on May 1 with Stuart Garson expected to receive the nomination. Mayor A Mather departs May 10 for Scotland after forty years in Canada. A Farm Wife celebrates the arrival of electric lights illuminating streets and homes as a sign of progress and gratitude.
Bill McCaig and Mrs. Gooda of Binscarth won a local bridge tournament under false pretences thinking the event would be played as "Rumola." Local players are urged to note the irregularity and protest procedures.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.