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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
1
Town of Russell prepares for nominating councillors and mayor with October 14 as reception period and October 24 election date. Current officeholders in wards 1 2 3 4 5 6 may face contests, with several terms already completed and rumors of potential races in ward 5 Silver Creek and nearby municipalities.
The Russell Women’s Institute met on Saturday October 4 with twenty three members and visitors. The program included a blood bank discussion and eye testing for school children. Miss I Mather spoke on Newfoundland and the next meeting was announced for November first.
Don Smith built a brick building on Main Street north of the Royal Bank now occupied by tenants Miss Clara Fox moved her jewellery store into the north portion and AB Steele rents the south part for a Jeoffee shop with plans to open soon. The vacated space is taken by owner A Mather who has torn out the Parilion to enlarge his store.
Manitoba officials plan changes to refund gas taxes for farmers to cut paperwork and speed processing. Current permits from 1947-48 remain valid with farm ownership. new permanent permits for new farmers. New refund forms will clarify gasoline use for farm purposes and reduce delays from queries by the Taxation Branch.
The speaker urges farmers to file applications for tax refunds on a monthly basis, noting March 21 as the yearly deadline and suggesting installments to simplify record keeping, speed refunds, and reduce end of year tax office strain. Changes to the refund system take effect immediately.
Rev. Kenneth L. Patton of the Unitarian Church in Madison Wise announces a personal redefinition. He says he will consider himself differently moving forward, signaling a change in self identification.
The Russell Board of Trade and Curling Club held a well attended joint meeting. Art Kinney conducted business naming Herb M. Rutar as secretary replacing R L St John. Delegates to the Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade were authorized for Winnipeg in late October.
The Rosell Women's Institute rest room, opened a year ago, has welcomed at least 5000 visitors, with 4780 signing the record. The facility, run by Mrs Angus and Mrs Jo Dreves, offers couches, stove and Currie System toi lets and is available for small meetings.
Oscar William Goodbun aged 73 a London England native died at Penticton BC on Sunday September 28. Last rites were held at St Sviour s Anglican church October 1 with Rev W S Beames officiating. A former Shellmouth district man and double resident of Dropmore and eteran he served in Boer War and World War I. He is survived by his daughter Ruth in Penticton and Penticton Legion members acted as pallbearers.
Members of the Grade 9 class participated in a Friday initiation event marching with the Scarlet and Gold band from the school along Main Street. They washed sidewalks from Fashion Shop to Astbury's and have been active in volleyball basketball and football recently.
Trustees from Inspector R. W. Lightly's division and the northern territory will meet in Russell for a one day regional convention next Tuesday October 14. The morning session opens at 10 with delegate registration and welcomes from Mayor A Mather and School Board Chairman W W Wilson MLA. Ir a L Mitchell will reply. Afternoon speakers include G A Fitton president Manitoba School Trustees Association Dr R McFarlane deputy minister of education and Major A M Pratt. Inspector Lightly will lead a question period.
An event originally planned for Friday October 10th has been postponed to Friday October 17th. No further details on venue or host are provided.
A Thanksgiving Day message reflects on holiday customs and gratitude. It praises living in a free nation with religious and speech rights and urges renewed dedication to keeping Canada free from oppression.
Prospects of work starting this fall on the Memorial Rink were set back when the cement work tenders were opened last Thursday.
School children enjoy a long weekend as teachers attend the annual convention at Foxwarren today and Friday. The holiday extends the break alongside the Vualiday, creating a lengthy break for residents.
Citizens are urged to help finish Rose Sell's new curling rink before this season. Volunteers can contribute few hours, with women baking snacks and serving drinks for the workers. The piece notes the Dodgers upset in the World Series as the Yankees were pushed to seven games.
A police dog in Nussell has been trained to locate home-brew stills, liquor caches, and equipment used in making illicit beverages, showing a new level of canine tracking for crime detection.
Hat pools, a mild form of gambling, buzzed around town during the World Series. Bill Thom won six of seven pools by drawing lucky numbers and now hopes for the big draw on October 25.
A community drive labeled Good Response To Cancer Relief Tag raised funds at the Russell Women's Institute last Friday and Saturday, totaling $188.13. Organizers express gratitude to sponsors and volunteers for their support.
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