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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
1
Judge Lindal presided as new Canadian citizens, George A. Allen and others, received their citizenship certificates. The oath affirmed duties to Canada and religious freedom, while the judge praised unity and the country’s history from French and English roots to a strong, inclusive nation.
C W N A president R A Giles of Lachute Quebec named at the annual meeting in Victoria British Columbia last week He is a past president of the Ontario Quebec division and has served as secretary for ten years in that organization.
Cancer Education Week begins the week of September 29 with the Manitoba Cancer Institute coordinating efforts in Russell and across communities. Members urge immediate medical consultation and shared information to prevent deaths, urging public support for cancer relief and research.
A joint meeting of the Board of Trade and Russell Curling Club is planned for Friday at 8:30 PM. The event includes business discussions, film screenings, lunch, and social time. Open to business people and supporters of a three-rink curling facility.
A capacity congregation attended Christ Church last Sunday for the annual harvest thanksgiving service despite near winter weather and a biting wind. The event featured beautiful decorations showcasing field produce.
Rally Day at Knox United Church highlighted by Sunday school diplomas and Bibles for perfect attendance. Attendees included Betty Marie Brownlee Doreen Foussell Logie Smellie and Billy Goldpins for ten years Healy. Junior Congregation delivered a fine choral, anthem by junior choir directed by Louselle Leiter. Miss Marjorie Galatiuk sang a solo. Rev J E McNeill conducted the service. clerk noted.
The Canadian Legion ESL announces a Poppy Poster Competition for high school students across provinces. Cash prizes will be awarded for top entries, with winning posters exhibited province wide and used to convey the poppy message in colour or black and white. Poster size should not exceed 12 by 15 inches. Contact any Legion branch for details.
A surprise party was held for Dick Brownlee at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles of Transcona last Friday evening in honor of his upcoming wedding to Miss Murdina Mackay on October 4. He received a walnut end-table from former classmates at the University of Manitoba.
Survey notes reveal Ellice Avenue runs two blocks west of Main, with a new roadway extending from Westbourne to D'Arcy Street. The finding follows a map review after a large machine opened up a block on the avenue. Russell also mentions another Ellice Avenue in the town.
Preparations for building two new implement warehouses are under way by E. C. Shepherd of Aownsville on Main Street near L Lelees dry cleaning plant. Scotty Ferguson is in charge.
Dr. Strong and Major Baker of Winnipeg arrived Tuesday night to be on hand for the first shoot of the season at Russell district, finding the dicks and sportsmen obliging and hospitable.
Garden varieties including octopus carrots two eyed tulips and potatoes of many shapes arrive in The Banner show window. A humorous display imagines potatoes forming a clothes line reel airplane cactus and a turnip with facial features. Elks Lodge members with boys host Apple Day raising over 100 for Save the Children Fund. Jack notes only two of seven apples arrived to him others go to district agents. Goose and duck hunting opens with limited success and several hunters report geese and ducks plentiful in the district.
Local campaign organizers and health groups in Manitoba emphasize cancer care awareness. Citizens are urged to consult physicians and official resources such as Manitoba Cancer Institute for guidance on reducing suffering and supporting patients during elections.
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