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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
1
A retrospective list recaps past issues from 1901 to 1996 noting grain prices, yields, cattle shipments, artesian wells, railway wrecks, sports officials, and local community events. It mentions No 1 Northern wheat values, grain shipments from Russell, grain market totals, and notable local appointments and festivities across decades.
A brief remark notes a small moment can alter a long life, underscoring the impact of choices. The line contrasts fleeting time with lasting consequences across everyday decisions.
A house to house canvass is deemed unnecessary in Russell and District for the War Memorial drive, which aims to finish by October 31. The War Charities Board urges voluntary contributions, noting most residents have not yet subscribed and listing seven day deposits including A. Shnider Inglis 10 dollars, Mr. and Mrs. W. Needham 20, Mrs. A. M. Wishart 10, and Anonymous 10.
Knox United Church E McNeill MA B C Minister Russell announces services at 11 am and 7 pm. Everyone welcome to attend both sessions.
Canada savings bonds sales for six days reached 94 030 500 dollars, up 17 297 150 from 76 742 350. Western reports show rural buyers outpacing urban residents as farmers turn grain harvest cheques into investments.
Elks and Legion staged their Vanity Fair in the A N W hall with games and fortune wheels drawing large crowds Friday and Saturday. The Rusell Memorial Fund will benefit. prizes included two chromium chairs won by Mrs. R. M. Anderson and Rudolph Berg.
1B. Wheson, long time station agent, moves to Hartney Manitoba to run that CPR station. William Gallagher moves from Wabigoon Ontario to Hartney, with Bert Smith serving as relieving agent locally. It marks the third change for Pew agents in six months with W G Bradley transferring from Inglis to Minnedosa and taking charge there.
The Russell Ladies Curling Club met at Municipal Hall Friday evening to plan the coming season. Miss Isabel McTavish was elected president with Miss Louselle Leifer as vice president and Miss Norma Perrin as secretary treasurer. The group will again serve lunches at the rink and raise funds for the Game and Fish Association annual meeting on November 8. The next meeting is set for Friday, November 15.
Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh marked their 64th anniversary at home on Friday October 18 in Russell Silver Creek. Their Winnipeg sons James and Herbert could not attend but relatives gathered including Stratford Ontario nephew Alex McFarlane. The couple, married in Shakespeare Ontario in 1812, have lived in Silver Creek and Russell.
Twelve infants were baptised at Knox United Church Sunday during the morning service with Rev. J. E. McNeill officiating. Children named include Cheryl Lynne Setter, Sharon Sue Sparrow, Betty Diane Stevens, Ronnie, Jackson and Rodney Franklin Clem ent, Donna Jean and Patricia Ann Clem ent.
The Russell Curling Club met in the Vets' club rooms Monday evening to elect C. R. Loney president and appoint officers and committees for the coming season. The combined curling and skating finances posted a $440.73 profit for 1945 46. membership fees were set at town $8 country $6 student $4 with $1 associate fee debated for social access only.
The notice lists individuals including Jessica Lynn Busby and John Scott Drever children of J G Drever, Mervyn James child of G Rea, Bryan Ackroyd child of H Pettitt, and Dorothy Jean child of J Silver, detailing family connections in community announcements.
The column praises the memorial centre for honoring local servicemen and women and supporting future community needs. It notes a small donation from saved funds during the war, urging others to check 1982 43 44 income tax receipts for similar “found” money to pledge. A turnip of 16 pounds is also mentioned as a large local agricultural curiosity donated to Sacred Heart Hospital.
Report states rats in Russell rink cleanup term apply to those who damaged the rink leaving it in worse condition than ever. Describes broken light bulbs, smashed windows, scattered refuse, and alleged use of the rink as living quarters.
The Liberal government sees its House of Commons lead shrink to five after Monday by elec tions. Progressive Conservative wins in Parkdale and Prairie seats mark gains for the opposition. John McIntosh at 92 shows renewed vigor in gardening and tilling as a local feature. The Angusville hotel license battle ends with Alex Parabee securing approval and plans for a new building moving forward.
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