Wilson Wins Coalition Nomination in Russell
W W Wilson of Russell was nominated as a Coalition candidate in Russell constituency at a convention here Monday. He won on the third ballot over R C McLennan, A Ford, and J M McCrindle Fox Warren, and pledged to support the Coalition government and the war effort, endorsing the Sirois report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. W. Wilson
Russell
Wilson
R. C. McLennan
A. Ford
Vista
J. M. McCrindle Foxwarren
Russell Conservative
C.cf
Torrance
Binscarth
M. E. Clegg
O Canada
T. S. Brown-lee
M. D. Hamilton
Alex. Andrews
Howard Bailey
R. C. MacLennan
A. G. Smelue
J. M. McCrindle
A. R. McMillan
D. G. Nield
R. Peden
J. R. McMillan
D. Hall
Hainstock
Guy Coulter
Old Days Items From The Banner Files 1901 1906 1911
A collection of brief notes from The Banner’s past issues. Entries cover a 1901 factory accident in Winnipeg with a severed arm, 1906 local marriages and sports formations, and 1911 election news including the Queen Mary gift fund and a large political convention turnout with delegate nominations and organization formation.
Wright Block Fire Destroys 1916 Russell Structure
The Wright Block three story building, housing Union Bank Armoury Mather's Butcher Shop and several halls, was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday April 2 1916. Constructed in 1906 by Dr Wright it cost about 14000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Union Bank
Mather's
Soldiers
Home Nursing Course To Be Formed Here
A public meeting is called for Wednesday April 9 at 8 p m in the A and N W hall to promote a home nursing course. The St John Ambulance Society sponsors the effort and invites all residents of town and district to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Society
Former Resident Robert Blakely Dies Suddenly in Winnipeg
Robert William Blakely aged 51 died March 20 in Winnipeg. The funeral service was held at Angusville Lodge. He is survived by his widow three daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Blakely
Angusville Lodge
Inglis WMS Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
In April 1926 at the Inglis Women’s Missionary Society annual meeting officers were elected including President Mrs Crawford Vice President Mrs Briggs Secretary Mrs Hancock and Treasurer Mrs Richardson. Committee members named were Mrs Bule Mrs McIntosh and Mrs Smellie Endcliffe Football Club reorganized with W Simms as captain H R Berry as secretary and a management committee of J McCarthy A McFadden S Thorpe and W Pagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis Wms
Crawford
C. Briggs
Hancock
Richardson
Bule
McIntosh
Smellie
Endcliffe Football Club
W. Simms
H.R. Berry
J. McCarthy A. McFadden
S'. Thorpe
W. Pagan
Quiet wedding at the Pritchards home
A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. i i Pritchard in an April 1931 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ii Pritchard
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Notices
Errol Richardson left for Vancouver last week. Miss Margaret McNeelands enjoys a Winnipeg holiday for two weeks. Mrs Chernecky returned from Birtle and stays in town. Miss Ransom, teaching at Shell Valley, left for Victoria. Red Cross quilting day set for Tuesday the 8th at 1 PM in the hall. Walter Man drowned in the Red River Sunday. Mr Jack McLennan learns of the death. Mrs Jno. McKay attends her father Gillies funeral. Mrs R S Cochrane and Mrs G McLeod attended a Winnipeg WMS conference. Mrs H Cochrane improving after illness. Aunt Ida Way visits from Edmonton. Election interest dominates town talk amid world concerns. Fay Johnstone returned from Winnipeg medical care. Crerar farm reportedly changed hands Earl Lillie moving in, Sam Wowk to take over. Roy Anderson and family left for Rivers, Man. Joyce Page celebrates birthday on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McNeelands
Winnipeg
Jack “McLennan
Walter Man
Red River
Jno. McKay
Fay Johnstone
Crerar
Earl Lillie
Sam Wowk
Roy Anderson
Murray
Marlene
Endcliffe r Mrs Henderson for Winnipeg operations
Notes report Mrs W H Henderson left for Winnipeg for two major operations and wishers send speedy recovery. WA meeting set for April 10 at Mrs H Pagan’s home with roll call by button cards. Miss Alice Kendal accepts a position in Inglis. Local reports mention wildlife sightings and odd codes in doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Henderson
Winnipeg
H. Pagan
Alice Kendel
Inglis
Joe Diprick
Tria Fion
Final Club social closes season with readings and mock trials
Craigie G E McKinnon and Wm Brown visited locally as Holland guests renewed acquaintances. The district club social opened with O Canada and featured musical items readings and two mock trials. The male cast led by B Shaw IR A Spencer and D McLean presented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. McKinnon
Foxwarren
Wm. Brown
Holland
Canada
B. Shaw
IR. A. Spencer
D. McLean
Mrs. Cooke
Isobel Minshull and Arthur Pettitt Married at Angusville
Congratulations are extended to Miss Isobel Minshull and Arthur Pettitt who wed last week. They will reside in Winnipeg where he serves with His Majesty's Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Queen's Hotel
Downton
Main Street
T. Hill
Barnardo
Harry Pettitt
Winnipeg
Hanbury Co
Shell River
Brandon
Isobel Minshull
Arthur Pettitt
Manitoba Co-Operative
R. E. Pritchard
D. G. Nicd
Rossburn
John Bell
WMS
Angusville Choir
Local RCN sailors on leave visit families after convention
Stoker David Williams Jr. of the Royal Canadian Navy is home on leave. Stoker Pete McInnis of the RCN and Mrs. P McInnis are visiting at Mrs. J McInnis's home. Jim Langford and W J Lloyd attended a convention in Russell on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoker
David Williams, Jr
R.C.N
Pete McInnis
R.C. N
P. McInnis
J. McInnis
Jim Langford
W. J. Lloyd
Russell
Local War Charities Board Sends $500 to War Services Fund
The Russell War Charities Board forwards a $500 interim donation to the Canadian War Services Fund. Lt Col L D M Baxter thanks Russell residents and requests further community support as the appeal continues. The letter notes publicity was given in local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian War Services Fund
Russell War Charities Board
Ec Wnis
L. D. M. Baxter
R. C. Smellie
Ussell War Charities Board
Mr. Smelle
Russell War Charities Board Fund
Canadian War’ Services Fund
Red Cross Ladies Report Uf Work At Russell Branch
The Russell Red Cross reports ongoing work for the Women of the Coast Guard Patrol. Since January 1st the branch shipped 1 afghan and 1 quilt plus 40 quilts and 23 pairs bloomers among many other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Russell Red Cross Society
Coast Guard Patrol
Red Cross Rooms
Russell Branch
W.L
Associate Directors Appointed for Russett Fair
The Russett Agricultural Society held its first meeting of the year and set July 18 for the fair in aid of the Red Cross. A revised prize list and updated attractions including Casey’s Midway and races were approved. Associate directors named include Russell Glasman D R McDougald Bert Robb L Callin J Keiper H Gillespie E C Sanderson B Greaves A Kinney F Robertson J McKinnon LeRoy Stevens N Young Binscorth H Thompson Silverton N A Robertson John Jackson E Hammond J Hamstock S G Keating J Dunn R M Anderson E Keating Brightside J Spear G Rea T Keiper A Bennett Dropmore F Skinner Angusville D G Nield J Bell Craigie John Spencer William Storey Inglis D R McDonald Thos Jackson H Armstrong H Beischer Shellmouth J Langtard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russett Agricultural Society
Red Cross
Casey
Russell
W. Glasman
D. R. McDougald
Bert Robb
L. Callin
J. Keiper
H. Gillespie
E. C. Sanderson
B. Greaves
A. Kinney
F. Robertson
J. McKinnon
LeRoy Stevens
N. Young
Binscorth
H. Thompson
Silverton
N. A. Robertson
John Jackson
E. Hammond
J. Hamstock
S. G. Keating
J. Dunn
R. M. Anderson
E. Keating
Brightside
J. Spear
G. Rea
T. Keiper
A. Bennett
Dropmore
F. Skinner
Angusville
D. G. Nield
J. Bell
Craigie
John Spencer
William, Storey
Inglis
D. R. McDonald
Thos. Jackson
H. Armstrong
H. Beischer
Shellmouth
J. Langtard
Election Drift in Russell Constituency and Planes Over Russell
The Russell joint convention nominated W. W. Wilson for provincial honors against H. J. Peddie with an Independent rumor in view. Provincial politics aside, Sunday brought heavy training plane activity over Russell and chatter of an Anti Aircraft League.
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Maud McNichol
Silver Creek
Charles E. Kieper
Minniska
Binsearth
John Dutton
George Hyde
Keyes
Mary
R. H. Keay
Grainsby
C. Larsen
Frank Hunt
Art Hunt
Russell School
Gorell Slack
W. McIntosh
Lock & Son
Queen of the West
Manitoba
Errol Richardson
Vancouver
Endcliffe
War Services Fund
Sfaren
A.5
H. J. Peddie
C.C F
Sussell
Aus
Muss
Italy
Britain
Mediterranean
Downing Street
Churchill
Air Marshall
W. A. Bishop
V.C
Christian Science Monitor
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