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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
4
Local church activities outline missionary work led by the Women's Missionary Society and Women's Institute. Reports on Sunday school, youth programs, and a sermon series. Notes on sacraments, membership letters, and upcoming services across Ingleside Gerald Spy Hill Russell Minnedosa. A wagon accident injures Lawrence McKinnon.
Tennis enthusiasts flocked to Birtle for an inter-club tournament with a cool wind in the afternoon and a tea for the ladies. A lively dance closed the day as many matches went to extra games. Notable results include A M Pratt and Mrs McCauley of Russell vs J W Pratt and Miss Doz of Birtle 11 5 for the Russell side, and Dr Shaw with R Bates of Russell beating Hough and Stewart of Birtle 6 5 in the final. Ladies doubles went to Miss Manwaring and Miss Davies 6 4 over Mrs Jamieson and Mrs McCauley. mixed doubles unfinished.
The school resumed on Tuesday September 4 9 with excellent attendance. Two new teachers Miss Keith from Winnipeg in Grade 1 and Miss Mc Lean sister of Miss I McLean who joined last year. Cadet uniforms must be returned by Friday. Also several former students advance to University of Manitoba. Boys and Girls Club officials meet Monday at 8 pm. The fair is set for Friday September 28.
Holy Communion will be celebrated by the Rev. A.S. Partinton B.A on Sunday next at 7.30 p.m.
A fragment discusses benefits extending beyond white people to include the Orient, noting their large numbers and implied interest in progress or cooperation. The text appears as an incomplete quotation reflecting attitudes of the era.
The notice lists services at St Cuthbert’s church on Sunday next with a 16.30 a.m. children’s service and 11 a.m. Holy Communion led by Nev A S Partington B A.
The Rev. A. S. Partington B.A. will preach a sermon on Sunday next at 3 p.m. in the local chapel. The address promises reflection and guidance for the week ahead.
A united meeting of the Minnedosa Presbytery and Birtle District Church workers discussed allocation of mission funds. Leaders noted growth of Union churches in the province and outlined plans to visit united charges to present missionary work.
A government report by E. M. Wood lists Manitoba tax arrears at 17 469 509 with total province debenture debt of 72 227 781. Winnipeg arrears lead at 5 160 799 and notable sums for St Boniface and Brandon. municipal debts are also itemized.
Fire destroys Melville electric light and power plant causing an estimated 164000 loss with 60000 insured. Japan disaster reports quake and tidal waves. Tokyo and Yokohama suffer heavy rains and fears grow for up to 500000 lives, including Canadian missionaries.
At Binsearth on Sept 2 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Phizacklea. At Russell a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs L Mink.
In loving memory of George W. Brown who died at Seeburn Manitoba September 7 1921 aged 55 years 9 months. Thou art gone but oh how we miss thee never shall their memory fade. Loving memories linger round thee near the spot where thou art laid Inserted by his widow and family.
Classified notice announces sale of dry wood stove lengths offered by L. C. Boulton Russell. The listing describes available stove lengths for purchase and contact for handling the sale.
Wanted caretaker for the Union Church in Russell for the year starting September 1 1923. Applications with salary demanded must reach J A Glen chairman by Saturday the 8th at 6 pm. Barn organ offered in trade for gramophone. Also listed Shet pony for sale by L C Boulton Sc.
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