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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
1
A playful guide shows how to create a frightful look for Halloween using wigs trimmed bangs eye drawing and makeup. It suggests bold lower lip rouge and lighter upper lip shading to maximize a spooky effect with simple craft steps.
Mrs Royal Burritt of Winnipeg addressed a small Russell International Appeal for Children Fund meeting in A and N W hall. Chair J E Forsyth led the event as Burritt praised the fund’s work in Europe and described shipments from Manitoba including hospital supplies clothing and educational materials. She recalled visiting Russell in youth and noted regular depot activity in Winnipeg.
Rod Clement of Russell won the Coalition nomination at Angusville in a 61-delegate convention. W W W Wilson was the other candidate, with nominations also from J W McKenzie Inglis and A R Porter Binscarth. Clement thanked the meeting and sought support as a Coalition backer in Manitoba.
James B. Craig sold lot 13 block 115 plan 377 to Mrs. Katie Zerowell. J Gallant acquired lot 7 and the south five feet of lot 8 block 92 plan 0. Accounts passed for 692.15 dollars. William Vencharuk granted permission to keep two pigs in a sanitary enclosure. Three dollars from cemetery tots fund to be set aside. caretaker paid 1.50 for staking lots during off-season. Mayor Mather presided. Councillors Margetts Bicknell Gillespie attended.
Frank Ward of Ducks Unlimited will present a talk and show colored wildlife films in Russell on Monday November 14. The local Game and Fish Association branch sponsors the event and Ward is expected to address school children in the afternoon.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 3 pm St George’s Foxwarren 1:30 pm St Mathews Binscarth and 3 pm St. George’s in Russell with Ven Norris Archdeacon of Braston presiding. C W J Salmon noted as lay reader.
Sacred Heart Hospital installed a new General Electric Model 39 X ray machine costing about 5000 dollars plus wiring. The 100 ma unit is over six times as powerful as the old 15 ma machine and includes a mobile table enabling all X ray types. Sister Justin leads pride in this rural province installation, one of the best in the area.
In the regular Young Women's Club meeting at Mrs Needham’s home, gifts were exchanged for Mrs McNeill departing Russell. Mrs May Robertson led with 171 votes, Kinney 164, Burgess 154. total turnout under 40 percent with 3 spoiled ballots. Elsewhere in Silver Creek Balakunyz lost seat to Fred Pushka 181 to 87. In Boulton George Iftody won council seat 106 to 65 with two ballots rejected.
Russell council and rural municipality leaders form a 20 member governing board including the mayor, reeve, councillors and chosen reps from Chamber of Commerce BP.O. Ellis Canadian Legion Kiwanis Club Ladies Auxiliary and Women's Institute. Provisional committee to plan official opening and tender call for caretaker issued. Hockey coach selection referred to Chamber of Commerce for town and district support details.
The funeral for Robert G. Waddell, 85, who died Thursday at Carman hospital, was held Saturday at the United Church in Sperling, Manitoba, with burial in the local cemetery. Rev W J Cruikshanks officiated. Born in Mount Forest, Ontario, Waddell came to Manitoba in 1881 and settled there.
The Russell Chamber of Commerce plans a public meeting next month with a University of Manitoba staff speaker. Alumni Association sponsorship accepted at Friday’s chamber meeting. A tentative date is set for November 18. Also discussed daylight saving regulation and ongoing waterworks work. Warrian praised for actions. Smellie and Dr. Graham named to help form a memorial rink governing body. EE. Thompson chaired. HM. Rutar secretary.
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A letter from G. Allen explains that old Christmas cards are being reused to provide employment for a badly injured man. The writer requests supporters to send four old cards, promising that any writing on returned cards will be destroyed. The item underscores charitable reuse and occupational aid.
Reverend James E. McNeill and wife and family depart Russell for Mel Fort Sask. They have long served in church and community roles with social work, visiting the ill and youth groups. Mrs McNeill led women’s groups while the children integrated into school and sports activities. The town departs with high regard and hopes for their continued influence in their new home.
Penny parade organizers announce a repeat Halloween event at the local school focusing on children activities and community celebration.
The Manitoba Hotel Association convent report is cited with satire as delegates claim profits. Classifieds show a country hotel for sale with 12 rooms at 10000 net yearly, highlighting inflated hotel trades and calls for government price adjustments before beer tax changes.
Report notes a ballot at last week's Coalition convention was allegedly cast for Bennett. The remark appears linked to R. B., described as the last great chieftain of the tribe, in the fragmentary source text.
Our first introduction to a vege table marrow was on a thresher's table many long years ago. The thrifty housewife prepared a dish resembling diced pineapple and our saucers overflowed. This week Mrs. Cliff Sage brought in two specimens that looked like meat pies with shirred edges, prompting amused skepticism.
The piece notes a shift in business approach, arguing salesmanship is needed to secure local advertising. It questions demanding $10 to $25 for ads that do little good and suggests reluctance about approaching businesses for those fees.
At the next meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary the group plans to pack a parcel for the National Appeal for Children. Donations of pre school toys and washed or mended clothing are requested. The meeting is on November 8. Contact Mrs H McLennan, Mrs C Cameron or Mrs H Dicketts by phone.
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