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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
1
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church in the Minnedosa Deanery held its annual meeting at Christ Church on May 22. Attendance was strong despite fears of a railway strike. Officers were elected and branch reports praised the group’s progress amid parish priest shortages.
Details of the W A in Rupert's Land including Miss Millidge announcing her retirement as Organizing secretary and a summary of society aims. Reports on Jerusalem paper, prayers, an organ recital, thanks to faithful workers, and sympathy for Mrs Walker. Delegates listed, mention of Victory Campaign figures, and upcoming meeting at Shoal Lake.
SILVERTON A. Stewart and George Gibbs return ed from overseas. The former expects to return to Winnipeg to undergo examination of his wounded foot. Mrs. Hamstock and Mrs. Peddie spent a few days at Shoal Lake, returning Monday night. Watt Broadfoot improving. Seeding almost finished. Garden truck doing well and everyone smiling. Council notes that Silverton remains lively amid letters from readers. Church attendance and Sunday School interest remain strong with hope every child attends weekly. Mrs. Crerar of Russell visiting Silverton. Mr Kennedy learned his brother’s fitness and set out for Torcbet. along the way the brother died. Our sympathy to the bereaved. Word from Bert McIntosh on Winnipeg.
Mrs. H Carter is seriously ill. Memorial plans discussed. W McIntosh drove to the city on Monday. Neil McNiel visits friends in Rossburn. Rossburn Sports Day set for June 18 with big prizes. Local baseball team notes. Farmers report grub worms active this season. G Mair erects a large implement building on Spadina Ave.
Millwood marked the Victoria Day celebration with the largest crowd in years, ideal weather, and a school children drill and patriotic songs led by Miss E Moulson. The Ladies of the W A funded church belfry repairs. Mrs Theodore Klimm mourns father Joseph Rohmier who died after a street accident in Portage la Prairie.
A Saturday league opener featured Russell beating Rossburn 8 3 in the second game of a double header after a 3 2 first. Pitcher Taylor held Rossburn to nine strikeouts while McIntyre fanned 15 for Russell. Morning matinee saw Russell girls beat Rossburn girls. Rail workers strike interrupts mail service. posters announce Russell’s big July 4 baseball tournament.
Local notes from Russell and nearby towns record sports schedules, holiday observances, and social visits. Mentioned are strikes in Winnipeg, a large Fish Lake crowd, heat followed by needed rain, and multiple residents moving or visiting relatives. The piece notes a planned debenture vote for municipal halls and a church service in Harrowby.
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