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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
1
Editors from across Canada conclude a tour evaluating the nation's war drive. They visited army trades schools and a basic training centre, noting a shift from peace to total war with the motorized army and armoured units forming the striking force.
A retrospective piece cites Russell Wheat Mills first 1901 delivery by John Watson at 54 cents yielding 45 bushels per acre. It notes the August 28 marriage of Miss Cathrine to Mr. J Brown at Barnardo Home with Miss Laura Setter present. It lists threshing outfits and several local operators in the district. The 1911 and 1916 items mention a Boy Scout organization, Russell Quadrille club, Jellicoe No. 1836 school district, and coal purchases by Calvert Bros. It reflects on wartime mobilization, basic training, and Canada’s war industry impact with details on shell production and morale.
The Department of War Services asks Red Cross Society to sponsor a two day aluminum drive on Sept 12 and 13. Aluminum pots and pans will be received at Bill Fenton’s implement warehouse. A high school house to house canvass will occur Saturday. Citizens are urged to donate generously for the Victory drive aiding boys in active service.
The Russe town council held a two night court of revision to adjust the 1942 assessment roll. Appeals from CNR Express Dept CPR Express Co J C L Langford Lake of the Woods Milling A K E McLennan United Grain Growers Smellie Bros & Co Andrew Mather Dr C C Graham J G Kippan and others led to broad reductions or removals of buildings land and taxes across numerous properties.
Neighborhood items from Inglis describe residents on leave and travel to Camp Derbert Pictou and Saskatoon. Local visits include Dunc McIntyre, Vista Manitoba, and the Cammidge family. Edits announce a church service and Inglis W I meeting with prizes, while obituaries note Nick Gorda’s death and Rev Arthur Lloyd Anderson’s marriage details. Weather and harvest notes mention rain delays and later clear skies.
Rossburn sees Mrs A McKenzie of Vancouver visiting her brother W W Johnson. Miss Evelyn Kalechinski of Toronto visits town. Mrs D Plant and daughter Joan return to Rossburn after summer with husband stationed at Camp Borden. T McDonald spent a few days in Regina. Mr and Mrs O McFeeters travel to Treherne to visit Mr and Mrs V Hugo. Gnr T Lechowicz of Camp Shilo visits Rossburn. H Beirnes of Brandon spends weekend here. Miss Anne Paisner travels to Winnipeg to enroll at Success Business College. Elaine and Beatrice Portugal return to Winnipeg after vacation with uncle Dr Brunstein.
Initial census tax reports indicate population drop in Russell from 827 to 779 over the past decade. Other notes include Dauphin adopting year-round weekly half-holidays, Vermilion vegetable displays, and a campaign urging telephone service in Manitoba rural schools with a $20 yearly rate.
Judge Angus Lorne Bonnycastle, aged 68, died at Dauphin after a lengthy illness. A longtime county court judge there since 1917, he was born near Campbellford Ontario in November 1873 and educated at Russell. He practiced law with A R Tingley at Russell and Binscarth, was elected Conservative MPP in 1907, and is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters.
The Russell Branch invites the public to an Sept 15 meeting at 8 pm in Oddfellows Hall to elect new officers replacing recently resigned leaders. The branch urges strong public representation to ensure continued operation and leadership.
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