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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
4
Young Men's Section hosts Field Day and Dance on June 21. Russell Fair and Sports set for July 19. Rossburn Exhibition and Sports slated for July 24.
Mrs. M Christie conducts an auction of household furniture on Saturday June 1 at 1 30 p m on Pelly Avenue Russell with Shipley and Son as auctioneers The sale also includes furniture from Mrs A G P Smellie listed for the Christie sale on the same date and location
Wm Jackson left for Vancouver. Harrison Haight visits from Pierson. Murray Yankoski heads to HMCS duties. Mrs George Hodgkins joins husband in Neepawa. M Lake visits W Hancock home. Julian Yankoski visits with his mother. Are You A Mason play dates set June 5 and 6. Andy Nield on leave from 13th Field Battery. Bereza leaves for Winnipeg for hospital treatment. B C McLennan and Bob accompany Tim Dunn to Regina. Saturday night's Wet Dance offers a $30 pot. May 25th urges 30 extra bucks. May 24th public holiday closes shops in Russell. No sporting events this year. Murry Yankoski and Andy Nield bid farewell at Binscarth station. F W Dudley optometrist to be in Russell May 29–30. Minniska church marks 40th anniversary May 26 with two services. Former pastor Rev J F Douglas to lead services. Concert and reception Monday evening at 8:30 in church. Everyone invited.
Mr and Mrs Kennedy Stewart announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Joan to Reginald R King of Sprague Manitoba The wedding is planned for late May at Greenwood United Church Winnipeg.
At Sacred Heart hospital Roblin Mr and Mrs J J Collins welcomed a son Jon Gerald on May 12. At Sacred Heart hospital Mr and Mrs Joe Rutar welcomed a son on May 17.
Lumber and tamarac or willow posts offered for cash or trade for horses or cattle. Jack Malinsky, phone 8, Russell. Also a 442 POUND NOTICE impounded gelding described with age and markings. Rural municipality notice details a court of revision for electors roll on May 29, 1940. Card of thanks from Inglis and Rochedale districts.
Evangelist P. Burke closes a two week revival with services this Sunday May 26 at 7 30 pm The schedule includes Thursday May 8 00 pm Christ s Boundless Compassion Friday 8 00 pm The Condemning Question and Sunday 7 30 pm The Road Back or Personal Testimony Pastor E C Mitchell welcomes all attendees
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