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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
1
Sunday School lesson on the prodigal son tied to World Temperance Sunday. Jesus three parables illustrate mercy toward sinners and freedom in choice. The talk emphasizes no compulsion from God, human responsibility, and the dangers of sin versus lasting joy in fellowship with God. Attendance reached 206 last Sunday with plans for tea and community events.
The report lists top student names Tom Smeltie Gertrude Ne and Bessie McLaren as leaders. The football league final game has been postponed until Friday next.
A meeting of the directors of the Farmers Society will be held in Mr. Glen's office on Saturday next at 8 pm.
A special meeting of the Ruseeli unit of the Army and Navy is set for Monday night November 3 at 8 p.m. in the Club Rooms and all members are urged to attend. Poppy Day is November 8 with a Veterans Thanksgiving service at Union Church on November 9 and a veterans parade. Further particulars to be issued at the meeting.
Hannah Gwenllyn Nelson daughter of Mayor P. H. Nelson married Everett Albert Leifer second son of the late Mrs Caroline Leifer. The ceremony at Christ Church was followed by a reception at the bride’s home and a honeymoon by train to Winnipeg and Minneapolis. Gifts included a Heintzman piano and various jewelry items.
The Union Church observed its anniversary Sunday with Rev Dr Cunningham of Shoal Lake delivering inspiring addresses at both services. Special music by the choir enhanced the day. An annual Fowl Supper is planned for Tuesday Nov 4 from 5 30 to 8 00 in the Club Room followed by a LO OF hall concert by the Choral Society. George Cormack, Rossburn pioneer and respected resident, died suddenly after a period of declining health at his home Monday. He was born in East Latheron Osith.
The obituary details the life of Mr. Cormack a farmer and fisherman who served as elder Sabbath school superintendent church treasurer and precentor at Bruan Free Church He led singing conducted youth singing classes and contributed to public life earning gifts praise and admiration before moving to Canada in 1891 He died after a life of religious work and public service leaving a widow nine children and a large grieving community funeral services were held at Union Church in Rossburn with burial at Rossburn cemetery
The community mourns E. C. Pagan II who died at his home in Eadcliffe after months of illness. Born in Sheffield England 1863 he immigrated to Canada and settled on his Russell area farm. Survived by wife Amy Gertrude Sykes and eight children the funeral was held at Russell Cemetery with Rev. Middleton officiating and wreaths from local groups.
George Drew serves as president with Miss Bond as vice president L Argo as secretary treasurer A strong town district executive will draft the winter programme A McDonald returns to Burnaby Lake D Mann nephew host Norris Cronk transfers to Sheho Mrs Cunningham Miss Glenwright and Master Tom Cuthbert visit Principal and Mrs Bond Mrs Murray breaks arm after fall at rock W M S meets at Mrs L L Lews with talks on Prohibition and Helping the Ruthenians The Canadian Ranox to be sent ANGUSVILLE
The Ruthenian ladies meet at Mrs. H. W. Lewis home for a birthday party with all district women invited. Bazaar arrangements proceed for Saturday Dec gin. The Union Church anniversary service and fowl supper are set for November 9 and 10 with Sunday services and a Monday evening programme.
The former postmistress of Shellmouth Mrs. Yeates died last Wednesday after a three week illness. Born in Ireland, she came to Canada in 1882 and settled in Shellmouth. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Cochrane and Mrs. D G Stewart and three sons William Fred and Herbert. Funeral at Shellmouth Cemetery conducted by Rev Partington with pallbearers A Wallace N McFadyen A Stewart H Teulon A H Goodbun and A McIntyre.
The funeral of the late Robt Patterson of Brownlee Sask was held at Minniska Cemetery last Tuesday. Born in Ireland 39 years ago he moved to Minniska as a child and later served five years in the CMRs at Winnipeg. He farmed at Firowalee for about 11 years and is survived by his wife two children three sisters and one brother. The grave side service was led by Rev Tissley with pallbearers listed.
The Presbytery of Minnedosa met at Union Church Pirecarth on Friday with Rev J H Selkirk granted release from Milk River Alberta after October 26 and the milk river charge to be declared vacant November 2 with Rev J Hurter named interim moderator.
Here are birth notices from Endcliffe Shellmouth Russell and Met 28th. Doyle and McGinnis announce daughters to their spouses. McNichol reports a daughter born on Friday Oct 24 to Mr and Mrs M McNichol. Wishart notes a son born on Tuesday Met 28 to Mr and Mrs Andrew Wishart.
The regular WA meeting will be held at Mrs. Gerrard’s residence on Thursday November 6 at 2 am. All ladies are cordially invited.
The Stewart family expresses gratitude to the people of Shellmouth for their kindness during their recent bereavement.
Mrs Patterson and family express gratitude to dear friends for kindness and sympathy shown after their recent bereavement.
Auction notices list sales at Shellmouth and Millwood on November 11th with Alf Clee and John Betz Jr as auctioneers. Additional sale on November 12th led by Alf Clee. Mrs H Charies appears as a party in one listing.
A garbled note mentions a Chevrolet crank on the Asessippi road and a hint about the Reuser Office and a setor. The readable fragment suggests a local item involving vehicle parts and a bureaucratic pickup.
Local notes report travel plans of Rev and Mrs Partington to Winnipeg and various town events. Nominations on November 18 and elections on November 28. Ads for books and farm supplies at The Banner, martial visits, weather aiding threshing, church and club meetings, radio installations, and market prices for cattle and grain. Also mentions surveys, lectures, and temperance observances in Manitoba communities.
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