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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
1
The entry recalls events and notices from Russell area history with items about club appointments, weddings, church openings, war service honors, election results, prize shows, and Halloween events across several years. Names, places, and dates reflect local community history in 1905 1910 era snapshots.
Russell born youth died after a brief illness in Winnipeg. Born June 22 1914 he studied at Wesley College Winnipeg and played sports including curling hockey and golf. He worked in advertising for Hudsons Bay Co and is survived by his parents and sister Jean of Winnipeg. Funeral services were held in Gardiner Chapel and Knox United Russell. Interment at Russell Cemetery.
The Banner requests timely payment of all subscriptions due to cover higher production costs. Accounts have been sent to subscribers in arrears and a hearty response is hoped for. The amount is small but accumulated through neglect, so please don’t forget this fall’s Banner account.
J McRostie purchased the church hall at Memorial and Westbourne after a public auction last Friday morning. His bid of 175 dollars was the highest and the property will pass into his hands.
Samuel Coey age 80 died at his home in Russell on October 28 after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Knox United church with Rev. E S Dixon officiating. Interment at Russell cemetery pallbearers: Harold Hembroff Jack McKinnon Newell Walter Hembroff Andrew Mather Robert Bowler. Born in County Antrim Ireland January 10 1860 came to Canada 1882 settled Headingly Manitoba for a year then Russell district. Married Rose Eliza Vinnell March 19 1887 they retired from the farm in 1917 to live in Russell. Survived by his widow.
Leaders of the Food and Clothing club met with Miss Cormack and Miss McQuaig of the extension service for a conference held Saturday October 26 in the Vets Club rooms. A luncheon followed at the Queen's Hotel at 12:30. Discussions focused on this year’s work, especially knitting for the elderly. Winnipeg participants called the day a success and thanked the women for their interest in the effort.
Halloween spirit fills the town as children parade from six thirty to eight or nine. Residents stock apples candies popcorn and peanuts for the youngsters while private parties and a dance hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary entertain the grown ups. Citizens urged to enjoy the fun without damaging property to avoid spoiling the thrill.
The Knox church Ladies Aid served a near perfect fow dinner for about 200 adults and many youths. A varied program followed with Knox choir under Mrs A G Smellie, Bill Hancock trumpet solos, readings by Bob Smellie Jr, Rhoda Hinde piano pieces, a one act play “Red Flag at Evening” directed by Tom Grafton, duets by Mary Thom and Mrs Smellie, piano numbers by Nelliene Leifer, and an address by Rev E S Dixon on Getting Out of the Mists.
The local branch acknowledges two woollen blankets from Mrs Sudbury and two quilts from Mrs David Nairn and Mrs Jackson. The note urges recipients to arrive by 2 30 to be on time.
Mrs Shnider visited Winnipeg last week. Birth announced for a daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Fingas at Sacred Heart hospital. Families Marshall and Wm Marshall toured to Brandon. Wi dance drew a good crowd with Dune's Orchestra. Eddie Halvas home from Portage for the weekend. Red Cross junior clubs in Lockerby sent toys and garments to Winnipeg. W.J. holds annual meeting November 6 at 3 pm. Freefield bazaar November 7 at 8 pm. Mary McNeelands patient at Sacred Heart. Mrs Wm Mackie visiting Fred Geekies in Elphinstone. Red Cross dance Friday November 8. Mrs Regina-spent weekend with Rossburn cousins. Mr and Mrs W Pelton of Vancouver guests of N A Robertson. Mrs R S Cochrane visited her sister at Tummel. Miss Marion Brown left for Regina after two weeks in community. Mr and Mrs Harry Hughes and Loretta moved to Winnipeg. Harry employed by Eaton. Trustees convention in Shoal Lake. Local Red Crop Society annual meeting Monday 15 week. officers reelected. Mrs Goddard of Russell visiting E Cochranes. Sylvia Cole hosted birthday party at cousin Mrs Dick Cochrane’s. Mrs Roy Anderson entertained guests in honor of her mother Mrs C Hughes. About ten guests attended. E P Stewart went to Wimmer by bus. sister Mrs Fred Tunningly and Stewart to join later. they’ll winter with Mrs D C Stewart.
In Sacred Heart hospital Sunday October 27 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J Langford. The community notes report various local activities including W A meeting at Mrs Goodwuns home on November 7 Alfred Stevenson on a business trip to Toronto and visits to Winnipeg by several residents. The Royston Red Cross branch held a dance last Friday with a large crowd and volunteers thanking musicians who provided music.
A Friday vote in Silver Creek municipality approved a municipal doctor bylaw with 137 supporting and 33 opposing. Pte. William Chaytor of His Majesty's forces visited his parents here and was presented something in connection with the election.
Endcliffe Community Club announces its annual meeting at the school on Wednesday November 6. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned activities and elections.
The Russell Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting in the Rural Municipal office on Saturday November 9 at 3 o'clock. The notice specifies the event time and venue for members.
No rumbles heard in Russell regarding the coming civic vote. Nomination day is November 12 and the election date is November 22.
Weekend activities include Mr and Mrs E T Tyndale visiting Angusville with their son and Lorne Tyndale leading Sunday service in the absence of the minister. Reeve D G Nield attends a Birtle meeting on acreage bonus as school girls sewing classes host Miss Ruth Cormack in Ruswell. The MVA C Company sworn in as special constables at a town hall parade. Howard Chenoweth hospitalized in Winnipeg, reports say he is improving.
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