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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
2
The Russell Banner notes authority from the Post Office Department Ottawa confirming second class mail status for the publication. This designation supports its distribution and service as a local regional newspaper.
A persuasive piece argues democracy has failed by marrying with materialism and war’s era. It urges Canada to embrace a God centered reform, envisioning a new kind of man and nation guided by honesty purity unselfishness and love to restore the idea of democracy worldwide.
Nomination news lists J Doig and A L Bonnycastle contesting Russell riding for Liberal and Conservative parties. T Edwards reportedly earns twelve thousand dollars monthly in the Klondike. John J Moon buys J McKay lumber business. School room at Banner office completed with new seats soon. Wesley College teacher Mr Elliott engaged. Russell Board of Trade reorganized. John J Moon president W J Doll vice president E M Williams secretary treasurer. Five years ago 1913 notes 1912 municipal receipts 33339 57 and expenses 31600 35 Silver Creek receipts 28348 68 expenses 22576 29 Plans for Angusville townsite approved. Walker W Anderson G Smellie W Andrew appointed to supervise softball league with teams from Angusville Silverton Leeburn St Marys Russell. Arbor Day athletics program at Russell school winners listed.
In the May 12 1908 issue Russell chronicles its first junior self tournament winners with Roy Chipping as champion Hubert Peterson leading first flight and Bill Hancock winning second flight. L H Carter named provincial agricultural representative for Russell district will set up a local headquarters.
Nine years ago May 9 1918 issue notes that men aged 19 must register for military training. The Russell Rink Association will auction nine lots from the old skating rink site. 25 YEARS AGO May 10 1923 Rev J Horne of Pope Man called to Silverton church vacancy. W G Leslar opens a garage carriage and machine shop. Framed Christ Church choir photos presented to Miss W Dupre Margaret Roberts Dora Stainsby who are soon leaving Roussel.
May 10 1929 reports annual gatherings for Russell Golf and Tennis clubs. Golf leadership includes A. M. Pratt as head, E. Lucas as vice-president, and Miss Margaret Angus as secretary-treasurer. Tennis club elects J. S. Warrington president, Mrs. T. Brownlee vice-president, and Mrs. C. C. Graham secretary-treasurer.
The revised 1948 edition of Facts About Manitoba offers new details on the province. It lists Manitoba’s area as 46 512 square miles and notes a 98 day navigation season at the Port of Churchill. It also cites 58 provincial representatives, 17 federal MPs, and six senators. The 16 page pamphlet, from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration, covers 66 topics from water power to fur farming and includes a map plus portraits of industries, history and government. Copies are available from the Publications Branch, Legislative Buildings, Winnipeg.
SILVERTON reports Mrs. Eve Cochrane undergoing major hospital surgery with best wishes for recovery. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Robertson visited Portage with Mrs. Robertson’s sister and brother-in-law, Jack and Mrs. Peddie. Hugh Evans heads to Dewar Lake Sask for a summer farm, while the Hughes family from Vancouver Lycar join them at Clear Lake Idylwyld.
Toby the cat sat on the tub while Mrs Sofocie Erings of Fitchburg Massachusetts did the laundry. Firemen arrived too late after Toby's neck got caught in the wringer. The cat died.
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