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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
1
Jim Craig issued a season target for anglers this year as Tim landed a 20 lb jack in the Assiniboine River area near the creek mouth north of Dropmore on Sunday. The fish reportedly tasted delicious.
Russell Chamber launches a Paint-Up and Clean-Up drive with Alex Chesky in charge. Prizes total 96 for best property improvements, 25 for promotion, closing June 30. Funds include 45 collected for athletic director services. Evacuees from flood areas find refuge in Russell and surrounding districts.
The North Western Inter Provincial Baseball League releases a six club schedule including Langenburg Holar Foxwarren Binscarth Russell and Inglis with Wednesday and Sunday games starting May 17. Postponements possible due to tournaments and stray garbled entries noted.
All invited to hear Mrs. Tanner tonight at 8 o'clock at the Elks' hall. She will discuss conditions in Europe with emphasis on the youth of nations aided by the International Appeal for Children.
Knox United Church lists Ascension Sunday events for May 21 with morning sermon on The Ascension for Jesus and an evening talk titled Endure Hard.
The committee planning a memorial plaque for Russell Memorial Rink in memory of World War II casualties has received a list of inscribable names including Allen Sidney A F, Boulton Clive A, Bryer Edward Pte, Cope Francis P, Coulter John S, Coulter Leslie R, Delipper Ann, Genaille Louis A, Glasman Laverne H, Hodgkins George A, Williams Percy G, Wishart H Murray, Yankoski Anthony J. A notice says a full list will appear in the June Banner and asks for any additional names to be submitted by May 29 to local contacts.
May 2 public holiday on a Wednesday may disrupt the Banner. With advertiser cooperation the next issue could ship Thursday morning May 25. Advertisers should send copy by Saturday noon. district correspondents by Monday. classified ads and news columns close Tuesday noon.
David Goddard resigns after fifteen years as utility man. council invites applications for the post, salary $100 monthly, deadline May 25. Meeting also approved sale and rental of town lands with multiple parcels and rent/lease figures.
The St Vital Lance reports a lively square dance and box social at Memorial Hall to celebrate the Elks birthday. Top prize went to a large group including Elmer Shephard and Roy Kennedy. best decorated box to Mrs Shipp. Bill Patterson served as master of ceremonies. Archive eyewitness impressions from Arthur H Leech describe Winnipeg suburb evacuations as Red River and rain swelled, prompting mass evacuation led by RCMP and military with amphibious craft, as homes flooded and residents endured freezing conditions.
Mark On at the Club Cafe hosts two evacuee nephews from Winnipeg flood area. Toe Lee age 14 and Jack Lee age 12 visit and enjoy their Canadian holiday. They have been in Canada four months and quickly learn English and customs.
Mr and Mrs Watt Dunn Mr and Mrs Bruce Shaw and Bob Stewart traveled to Brandon on Friday to attend the capping ceremony for Brandon General hospital student nurses of class 1953A. The event at St Marys church concluded with a reception at the nurse’s residence and featured Bonnie Dunn and Ellen Shaw receiving their caps.
The text advises that a child’s attitude toward food shapes early mental training. Forcing foods leads to tempers and possible feeding problems. better to compromise on personal taste while ensuring adequate nutrition.
After fifteen years as Russell town utility man, David Goddard resigns for health reasons. He plans to stay active, likely brick laying, though his daily street meetings and his annual dog-fee stop will be missed.
The annual tag day for the Canadian Institute of the Blind will be held in Russell on Saturday June 10. This year the Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion sponsors the event.
Russell hosts a public holiday event with the Legion and Elks staging a softball tournament and dance. Men’s, ladies’ and school teams will compete throughout the day as residents are urged to holiday in Russell for the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.
Russell Sewing Clubs held Achievement Day on May 10 at the school with about 50 attendees. Thrifty Threaders won five red ribbons and Nifty Needleworkers won three. program included a fashion show, chorus, piano, and a solo. Leaders and guest speakers praised the girls, and Ena Liske and Mary Frier earned camp at Brandon for a week.
Russell lost the first game to Inglis 9 to 6 in the North Western Inter Provincial league at the Russell baseball grounds last evening.
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