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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
1
In Winnipeg at the KAS station Lieutenant Maurice Shaider son of Mary and Mrs A Shmider Inglis will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is not overseas and will be honored along with Fr C K Bradford who will receive two similar awards.
A large gathering at Miniota on October 4 revived the Birtle Deanery Laymen's Association, dormant since before the war. About 100 laymen from parishes including Binscarth Bible Craigie Eikhorn Hamiota Russell Shellmouth Shoal Lake Strathclair attended with guests from Brandon. Officers were elected, a Diocesan conference delegate chosen, and a plan set for a permanent diocesan summer camp with Synod backing. Hospitality was provided by Holy Trinity Church and the meeting featured a community sing and an address on strengthening lay-teachers.
An entry records an Evening Prayer service at 1 am in Russell after Trinity on October 28, noting the time and location.
Clement led the poll with 280 votes and Margetts followed with 178 as 62 percent turnout produced a council change for 1949 50. Retiring councillors Cross and McLennan were toppled by Clement and Margetts. Nastrom won Ward 3 with an 80 55 margin over Holunga.
Elks organize a Halloween party to collect pennies for the Save the Children Fund. Funds support children overseas while locals enjoy treats. After the parade, youngsters meet at the Oddfellows hall for prizes, games, and costumes.
The article recalls a wartime stay in Bournemouth and nearby Christchurch. It notes Canadian air force crews visiting, social ties through Mrs. Donald Legge’s family, and mentions Bournemouth’s hotels and beaches. Christchurch Priory legends surround a site chosen by builders and a reportedly miraculously lengthened beam, with Doomsday noting a church on the site.
A visitor notes quaint epitaphs at a churchyard and details at Christchurch Priory. Carved choir stalls feature figures of Henry II and Catherine of Aragon, while miserere seats include a 1200s ornament and other motifs. Nearby Norman Castle remains survive with walls nearly ten feet thick. the site recalls King Stephen and a 1645 capture.
J. Malcolm Smith field representative for Ontario for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce met with the Total Board of Trade executive at a dinner at the Wildwood Country Club last Thursday in Russell.
The annual Junior Seed Growers Clubs fair at Inglis on Wednesday featured Cracknell Shell Valley Lennard and Inglis clubs. Members audited one half bushel of Montcalm barley from seed plots while Robert Whiteman and Percy Ord judged entries.
A porcelain figure depicts Princess Elizabeth riding Tommy from the King’s birthday parade. Designed by Doris Lindner of Hamstead London and produced by Royal Worcester Porcelain Co for export only. Price about 109 pounds.
Tim Speer reported a bright moving ball with a small flare seen Sunday evening north-west of town. Jim noted a slow unlit trail across the southern sky from east to west, about six o'clock near dusk. Winnipeg Tribune readers from Ninette and Grandview also saw the strange object.
In Manitoba the author notes cold near zero days and a content winter mood. Hallowe'en falls on Sunday this year prompting celebration on Saturday and Monday nights if the youngsters keep fun clean and harmless. Saturday features the Elks penny parade and Save the Children Fund collecting pennies while entertaining participating children.
A hunter took a perfect sneak and shot two ducks during season, provoking hushed reactions from Oakburn residents. The scene shifted when a housewife’s shout sparked embarrassment, but the day ended amicably with plans for a quiet lame duck dinner.
Activity in the attic hints at a rummage sale as residents hunt for costumes for the Ladies' Auxiliary big Masquerade on Friday night.
The N M Patterson elevator at Mt Madill Siding has reopened after years shut. Officials cite bumper crops and storage space shortages along the line as the cause, with F Nerbas serving as the agent in charge.
Mr and Mrs H A Bell said goodbye to Russell after 40 years, moving to Brandon. He arrived from Winnipeg in 1908, worked 25 years at Smellie Brothers, then ran a business until selling in 1946. Mrs Bell, Annie Slee, born in Russell, led church women and served 15 years as president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Army Navy Veterans Association. Their daughters were born in Russell. the couple were long valued residents.
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