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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
1
The Rural Municipality of Shellmouth gives notice that lands for arrears of taxes and costs will be sold by public auction on October 29, 1921 at 1 PM in the Council Chamber Dropmore, if the arrears and costs are not paid.
Local notes report Wallace Kennedy improving in Winnipeg Hospital and expected home soon. Mr Mather of Ottawa visiting his brother and enjoying nearby country. Robert Corker recovering from old ailment. Potatoes yield strongly on Mr Stewart’s farm with Rev Douglas noting 1½ bars and 32 bags of large potatoes. Mr Glen Keating injured car hind axle breaking. he was traveling slowly. Isabella Martha Phizacklea marries Henry Dundas at bride’s mother home. ceremony by Rev J F Douglas. Sunday School quarter opens with lessons on Paul in Corinth Acts 18 1 23 and 1 Cor 2 2. School opens 2 15 service at 3. Rally Day held at Miniska and Silverton with offerings for Board of Sunday Schools.
Stir rises at Russell School as Boys and Girls Club Fair nears with prizes from local firms including Astbury flour, Hill apples, Smellie wool, and Doig grain watch. Principal thanks contributors while parents donate sixty dollars within 12 hours. Program outlines judging, athletic events, canning demonstrations, tea, prize presentations, and a Memorial Day Roll of Honor ceremony led by Dr. Thornton.
Local unit of the Army and Navy Veterans Association announces a Grand Masquerade Ball at McRossie's Hall on Friday October 14 at 8 p.m. The Elphinstone Orchestra will provide music and a lively, enjoyable evening is anticipated.
The 19th Sunday after Trinity services included Holy Communion at 11 am and Evensong at 7 pm. The Harvest Festival attracted a full attendance with generous offerings totaling 82.85 dollars, the greatest yet in the parish. Iter. Magrath preached compelling sermons on faith and generosity. Tonight marks the Feast of St Michael and All Angels with Evensong and a sermon followed by choir practice.
A Sunday morning service at Eadcliffe replaces the usual afternoon service. The W M Society holds its bank offering meeting on Tuesday Oct 4 at 8 pm, with Dr Belle McTavish addressing. luncheon follows. Rally Day service for the Presbyterian Sunday School is set for 2 30 with a choir.
Harvest service observed at Trinity churches with adornment of grain and vegetables. Rector warns against laboring for material blessings alone and prays for favorable weather to save crops. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets October 7 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. McKinnon’s home. Mrs. Annand of Suscarth may attend. New members welcome.
Mrs Sun Musgrove returned from Sask visit. A Town Hall dance raised proceeds for the Skating Rink. The old School House sold for 2500 dollars and Hans Wohlers plans remodeling for an apartment block. Threshing resumed after rain delays. About 40 people bid farewell to Mr Dance of St Albans Langenburg with whist, gifts, and songs before his Regina trip to study at St Chad's College.
Born to Mr and Mrs E Nelson a baby girl on Wednesday September 14. M Se Eb Swedbure visited Mr and Mrs Largs Smith for a few days. Farmers started to harvest on Saturday after two weeks of rain. A Friday dance was very successful with attendees enjoying the evening.
Misa Jenet Cameron visited the Berg home last weekend. Andrew Anderson, about 65, died at his sister’s home on Sept 20 and was buried Sept 21 in the Swedish Lutheran cemetery after illness. Eurene Houser, daughter of John and Mrs Swanson, died Sept 1 at her Topeka home after sudden illness. She had been visiting here for months and leaves a husband and extended family. The Swanson family attended her funeral along with Harriet and Arene Swanson.
N R Park announces a fall stock clearance with china items priced to cost. Rally Day in the Methodists Sunday School is Sunday October 2 at 2 30 PM with a special programme. Manitoba Conference of Lutheran Synod will meet at Bethany Lutheran, Boulton, this week. Harvest Thanksgiving service Sunday October 2 at 11 AM with Rev Ruccina of Winnipeg delivering the sermon.
The Rural Municipality of Shellmouth announces a regular meeting on October 29 1921 to pass a by law for establishing a public road in Township 22 29 W and to consider selling and conveying adjoining Reed Allowance lands to executors of Thomas C Gerrard. The plan registered in Neepawa Land Titles Office No 159 describes the pink colored route and boundary descriptions. The council will hear objections from affected landowners or their counsel. Dated September 17 1923.
Local note reports a United Farmers of Manitoba nomination convention set for Shoal Lake on Friday October 7. Other items include weather delays after threshing, a fire destroying three Shoal Lake businesses, and community events such as the Crystal Rebekah Lodge dance at Trost McRostie’s new hall.
Russell veteran pioneer A B McDougall dies at Portage Hospital aged 71. Born in Edinburgh he came to Canada in 1900s, long served as Reeve of Russell, and was a Presbyterian with strong business acumen. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with local pallbearers.
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