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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
1
A report recalls Mrs. A. E. Taylor surviving a dive over Niagara Falls in a barrel, a feat not previously accomplished. The item also notes a 1906 Nov 1 item about local share offerings for a new twine factory in Brandon and construction activity in Rossburn. The piece memorializes past local events and people across years 1906 1911 to 1931.
Local society ships large quantities to Red Cross including quilts mittens scarves and clothing totaling many items for relief. Husserl's quota set at two field kitchens per month with canvass teams formed to boost War Savings Certificates subscriptions.
Fred Hilbert a longtime Shellmouth barber and pool room proprietor died suddenly Monday evening. Funeral services will be held today.
The Angusville WMS gathered October 16 in the church for a program ending with lunch. Hymns, Bible lesson by Mrs J Nield, prayers by Mrs E Seabach, readings by Mrs Turnbull and Mrs Walker, and a “Count Your Blessings” duet preceded an address on early Chinese. bazaar planning for November 22 followed. The meeting adjourned with a Benediction and notes of the next gathering at Mrs G Nield’s home.
Old timer O. O. Seebach lists settlers who lived in Silver Creek before 1885 and recalls many names still prominent in the district. Seebach held multiple posts including school secretary treasurer for 50 years and served as justice of the peace and postmaster among others during a long See burn residence.
Postmaster General Mulock announces a new time and space conserving Airgraph Service between Canada and the United Kingdom to accelerate letters for forces. The system begins November 1 with forms photographed on miniature film and air dispatched for quick Army Postal Service delivery. Airgraph messages will cost 10 cents.
Manitoba marks its 11th Education Week from November 10 to 16 with the theme Education for a Stronger Canada. Daily topics include Physical fitness, national morale, economic well being, the school in the nation, the democratic way, Canadian unity and family life, urging broad support from teachers trustees newspapers churches service clubs and public groups.
NOX United Church notes James E. McNeill M A B D minister leads a remembrance service for Navy men across the Empire. Families are invited to attend and a Young People’s meeting will elect officers after the evening service.
Neighborhood Happenings reports residents returning from visits and quick trips to Yorkton. Sewing and quilting bees produced eleven completed quilts and funds for the Red Cross. A wedding at Freefield united Miss Mable Liske and Otto Gertz, with Winnipeg visitors Lorraine Woodkey and Ethel Woodkey. An amateur program and dance planned for Inglis hall to aid Red Cross and Christmas parcels for soldiers.
Silverton reports a correction on prior travel plans to Vancouver and states the Dunn motorists were bound for Bantt Alta. Mrs John Germak hosted afternoon tea and Mrs Watt Broadfoot led a quilting bee with a share of delicious supper. A garden exhibition at the school showcased a new Agricultural Club run by Mr Kinney and John Brown.
Endcliffe and G Geib family hosted visitors at Melville over the weekend. Gordon Stewart left for Winnipeg and joined the Army Service Corps, the third Stewart son to enlist. Joe Hadlubee and Fred Wright visited Laycock household. Miss Margaret Woods and R M Stewart spent the weekend at Beulah.
Twin Brac Liske and Otto Gertz were wed on a Sunday in late October. The notice wishes the couple happiness in married life and notes the event occurred that day. It cites local well wishes and small community remarks.
Wedding congratulations extend to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Chipelski after their marriage in Winnipeg on Tuesday October 21. Various local residents are noted for engagements, visits, and travels including B Lechowicz teaching near Norway House and Adolph Siwak earning his pilot wings in Brandon.
The Overseas Christmas Fund to aid veterans benefited from a $42 gift on Saturday night as Vets and Elks backed a Ladies Auxiliary event with pingo, doughnuts, and coffee. The Halloween Frolic Friday supports the fund while 1942 Chevrolet models are shown at Clement's Garage with Frank Clement and son Harold returning from Winnipeg.
Manitoba Power Commission published a booklet titled Cold Storage Lockers after two years of data gathering from various sources. The Banner offers copies on request. Enlistment: Thomas Rupert Hodgson of Dropmore Man enlisted in the RCAF to train as Pilot or Observer, reporting late December. Russell air field discussions resume amid government field plans and potential civic delegation to Ottawa. Fall executive meeting of the Birtle Presbyterial held last Wednesday. C Sharman of Calgary visited Dr. Sharman in Angusville last week.
Shellmouth notes the Red Cross masquerade last Friday with prize winners Sadie's fancy won by Mrs Hertlein and others. An amateur concert and dance by the Victory V club is planned for November 7. W.A. meetings begin November 6 at Mrs Flatt's home. John Roberts Jr. remains a Russell hospital patient with well wishes for a quick recovery.
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