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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Mike Scrabs of Beeleray area acquire Harry's Foods from longtime operators Mr and Mrs Harry Stanchuk who ran the business since March 1957. The sale marks a new chapter for the local store as the Scrabs take over operations.
National Farm Union Week runs November 3 to 8 with a Manitoba push built on a leadership school remark from a district 5 student. Patterson outlined growth, advertising across posters radio and TV, and district plans to promote farm organization benefit to communities and Canada. A Brandon Brandon Sun event followed by a Brandon meeting drew 150 attendees with Mayor Creighton and chamber representatives praising the initiative.
The regular Chamber of Commerce gathering will occur one week earlier due to Hallowe'en on the test Friday. Fifty members are requested to attend at Elks Hall this Friday October 24th at 7:30 pm.
A public gathering at the Elks hall heard J A Greaves describe the Children’s Aid Society in Canada and its work. The program included a film The Deep Veil and performances by Hear una Martins, Margaret Kruger, and Bernice Kwitkowski. The address traced the society’s history and current services including adoptions and foster homes.
A Manitoba report notes Mr. Greaves urging volunteer service to help unfortunate youths. The Children’s Aid Society faces a $155,000 annual cost to provide care for South Western Manitoba citizens. The discussion closes with a nod to opportunities in civil service on forthcoming days. Average high 7.7, low 334, total precip 0.5.
Robert Rannie died suddenly at his home on Sunday morning at 79. A funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the Elks Hall with interment at Binscarth cemetery. He was a pioneer of the Binscarth district and had lived with Bir l Rannie at The Manor in Russell for several years.
Knox United Church marked its anniversary with a morning exchange of pulpits between Rev. M. Watts Miniota and Rev. G. W. Tindale and an evening sermon by Rev. W. Waddell Binscarth. Special music from junior and senior choirs accompanied a large congregational gathering and a post dinner concert. A plaque was presented recognizing long service by the junior choir leader and organist for 26 years.
Convention delegates named Spencer and Wondrasek with Rea as voting delegate. Each delegate receives 45 dollars for expenses. Regular business discusses municipal affairs and a by law to transfer land from Brightside School. Finance approves paying 50 percent of the special levy totaling 8884.73 and lists accounts 4132.25 for payment.
Russell Home and School Association to hear William Watt director of Local Health Services speak on health units at the Collegiate building Tuesday October 28 at 8 pm. Attendees may discuss the subject afterward and consider urging councils to act soon.
United Lutheran allied women met at the home of Mrs. F. Oswald for the October session. Mrs. F. Zimmer led the program on You from Missions Today. Devotion opened with song and prayer. Mrs. A. Kurbis read Hebrews 12 1 6. The Church is One Foundation was sung. A Thankoffering service is set for Friday November 1 at 8 pm with a film strip and lunch. Next gathering November 13 at Mrs. O. Halwas home.
The Russell Local No. 240 of United Grain Growers held its annual meeting in the elevator office on Tuesday evening October 14. Bernard Greaves chaired a large attendance as reports on grain handling coal and other lines were given. A resolution urged a modern elevator be built in Russell in 1959 and directors elected included Greaves Cusiier Dunn Bird Freier Bryant Zimmer Ziprick.
October 16, twelve members of the W I met at the rest room for their regular meeting with Mrs. Way presiding. Mrs Hodgkins presented an outline of next year s program. The outline showed considerable work by the committee and was commended. Discussion covered the Tweedsmuir Competition Grandmother s Quilt Blocks in patchwork form. Mrs Way reported on the Board meeting and urged suggestions to improve the Institute News. The W bursaries for Il calkealiadiaadliminated dollars. The next meeting will be the annual one at the Rest Room on November 20.
The Russell Curling Club holds its semi annual meeting in the rink sub rooms on Monday October 21 at 8 am to plan the coming season and encourage strong turnout of members and prospective curlers.
Eight hour voting window opens at 9 00 for municipal electors in four wards. Ward 4 poll at Millwood rink votes on Walter Spencer versus Ronnie Collins. Ward 3 poll at Municipal Office lists Art Davidson and Arnold Marock. Ward 6 in Silver Creek at resident Bruce Evans, race between Tony Mushumanski and Nick Derkach. Ward 1 in Boulton at Kenneth Klimack home, ballots show Vern Klimeck and Laurence Davidson.
The Manitoba special session opens Thursday with aims to broaden participation. Premier Duff Roblin outlines steps including opening day speeches by Keith Alexander and Rev. W G Martin, first readings for bills, and suspended rules to speed government legislation. The guest list expands to include dignitaries, judiciary, clergy, academics, armed forces, RCMP, and MPs.
Trinder Bros at Millwood add meram stock and eleven North Country Cheviot ewes to improve breeding. Cheviots from Northern Scotland are hardy and promising for cross breeding, with few in Canada. Also notes Elks penny parade for the Purple Cross Fund and a $200 bingo winner at Binscarth Memorial Hall. A poultry show in Foxwarren attracts exhibitors from across the province. Fatal Brandon truck accident case verdict clears Nathan Fenon.
Large crowd at Marchwell last Wednesday evening filled the rink for a bingo event sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Mrs. Mary Hiller claimed one of the top cash prizes as players departed with extra money in their purses and pockets.
The Cub Corner celebrates the effort and growth of Scouts at a recent meeting. Akela wishes the best of luck to Cubs advancing in the Brotherhood of Scouting as tests pushed the session past its scheduled end.
In 1808 Sir William Mulock urged Britain and other dominions to adopt a two cent penny postage rate boosting correspondence. The reform allowed thousands across the Empire to exchange letters two or three times more often, expanding communication and connections.
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