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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
6
A census by the Indian affairs branch reports 118,406 Indians in the Dominion, up from 112,510 in 1934. The tally shows 59,767 males and 58,649 females, with data collected by Indian agents and RCMP in districts, plus contributions from missionaries and traders.
Weekend visitors include J A Glen in Winnipeg and Og Jahtn Spalding with 3 R Lynch from Hartney. Maurice Christie to move to Dauphin. Murray Yankoski on leave from Canadian Navy. Wm Jackson from Vancouver visiting relatives. Attendees from Russell saw Gone With The Wind in Yorkton. Elks hosted A Barber party in Winnipegosis. Pre festival concert May 14 in Vets hall to raise transport funds to Rossburn festival. Cecil Nield to work at Robertson garage. Nield family moving to Russell. Bijou Theatre promotes Four Feathers with praise and announces Gone With The Wind dates.
A Red Cross shipment to the Russell branch includes sweaters scarves mitts socks pajamas bed jackets and gowns. Tickets for the Elks Birthday dance at Vets Hall May 17 will benefit the Elks Summer Camp fund established at Silver Beach to provide two weeks of swimming exercise rest and wholesome meals for underprivileged youth.
Mrs M Christie conducts a sale of household furniture on Saturday June 1st at 1 30 pm on Pelly Avenue Russell Shipley and Son are the auctioneers offering a selection of items from the home for bidding house items include chairs tables and other domestic furnishings to be sold under the hammer by Shipley and Son auctioneers in Russell
Rural Municipality of Shellmouth warns trespassers to avoid prosecution on sections S W 3 21 29 as cattle losses occur. Also tender notice from Shellmouth calls for bids with 40 percent cash and balance in three annual payments at 6 percent, reserve price applies, bids due May 15. Russell and Dropmore, Manitoba. Fifth May 7, 1940. C McLennan, Clerk.
Evangelist P Burke known as Escaped Convict will preach at Pentecostal Mission with afternoon service at 2 30 p m and an evening service at 7 30 p m on Sunday May 12 Pastor E C Mitchell invites all to attend The article also notes UK war moves including British ships withdrawn from the Mediterranean and potential German actions in Europe with Chamberlain commenting on possible invasions and strikes on Britain
A brief moral urging kindness to all boys regardless of physical ability home wealth or learning. The selections cite Milton Lincoln Shakespeare Edison Bunyan Hogarth as examples of humble origins and diverse talents to encourage respect and humanity.
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