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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
1
A preserved clipping recounts past issues from Oct 1904 to Oct 1929 detailing local moves in Russell Manitoba. It notes A L Bonnycastle leaving for Winnipeg, Dr Barnardo farm arrivals, education ministers and inspectors, Red Cross efforts, wartime loans, weddings, school sports results, oil and warehouse growth, and poultry pool leadership.
J A McIntyre of the Saskatoon Light Infantry will speak at the Victory Loan rally in the Vets hall Russell Sunday Oct 22 at 2 30. The RCAF Military Band of No 1 CNS Rivers will perform under WO J H Lehman. McIntyre joined the army in 1939 and fought overseas with the first contingent earning no serious injuries. Presentations of objective shields to sub units will be made. Invest In Victory buy more than before.
Miss Margaret L. Drummond will address the Thankoffering meeting of the WMS of Knox United church Friday evening October 20 in the church. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this meeting. Drummond, home on furlough, has spent nearly thirty years in the mission fields of Central India. Relating her experiences should prove entertaining and provide insight into the work in the mission fields.
The Collegiate week featured holidays for teachers and Thanksgiving. The Student Council met on Oct 10 to discuss programs, and a Oct 13 scavenger hunt and dance drew over fifty attendees. A mischief report notes violin strings mistaken for horsehair by a secret group.
Therese Natalie Michalchuk wed Charles Pawluk in Ruthenia Greek Catholic rites officiated by Father Shrued. Attendants included Julia Hyra Olivia Michalchuk Verna Michalchuk with corsages and bouquets. Reception followed at the groom’s farm in Mears near Oakburn.
An overseas dispatch from Heddie Peddie of the RCAF describes receiving a carton of Sweet Caps from Russell and enduring a months long smoke shortage. He details leaves, visits to Canterbury, Sussex, Kent, Surrey sites, London sights including Trafalgar Square and the Underground, and notes about Canadian Navy bands and Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest.
SGT Nelson Peden aged 36 of the RCAF was killed Friday when his truck overturned. He leaves a wife and baby, one brother and three sisters.
A weekly editor comments on Ottawa with observations by Jim Greenblat and local media tone. The piece reflects on developments around the city and includes editor’s notes about public affairs and civic life.
A Montreal conference details UNRRA aims to aid Europe and the Far East with food clothing and welfare services for displaced persons and veterans. Canada pledges one percent of GNI with a 90 percent in supplies and 10 percent cash. Montreal hosts Commonwealth air transport talks on October 23 ahead of a Washington UN conference. The piece notes Canada’s tuberculosis rates and maple syrup industry gains amid postwar expectations.
The Seventh Victory Loan launches October 23 with a goal of $1.3 billion and Russell Unit asked to raise $390,000. The piece urges every resident to buy bonds as a civic duty, promising repayment after the war and flexible use for emergencies. It frames the loan as a test of devotion to community and Canada.
A ticket holder from Hanley Sask, K Bloom, won the cottage draw at Clear Lake sponsored by the Minneota Rotary Club and Elks Lodge, scuttling others hoping for a summer resort. Russell Merritt is slightly wounded in action but remains with his unit.
Victory Loan headquarters confirms the appointment of two additional salesmen in the Rural Municipality of Boulton. Dick Theason will handle townships 24 to 26, while Councillor Peter Gaber will canvass townships 24 to 27. A final list appears elsewhere in this edition.
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