Local Notes and Society Items from Winnipeg to Saskatoon
Local notes show travels to Winnipeg Vancouver and North Star. Mrs Foster and others visit Winnipeg with family ties. Christ Church W A serves a salad tea April 8. Stan Venkoski heads to navy duty with mother accompanying to Winnipeg. A bridal shower hosted for Miss Florence ending April 11. Russell I O sponsoring a garment making short course via Manitoba Extension Service with home economist assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Venkoski
Navy
Winnipeg
Russell W. I
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
D. E. Bouton
Hyde Hodgdins Nuptial Reception at Meadows Home
Following the Hyde Hodgdins nuptial on April 11 the couple will hold a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs E V Meadows from 4 to 6 o clock.
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Hyde-Hodgkins
And
E. V. Meadows
Birth at Sacred Heart Hospital Hiller daughter
At the Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday April 1 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Hiller of Angusville.
Auction Sales List from Angusville and Nearby Areas
Multiple estate sales scheduled in April across Angusville Binscorth and east of Russell. William Rinn auctioneers sell farm stock and household goods on April 8 at 1 mile south of Angusville. Clarence Honey power machinery sale at Binscorth on April 11. Jock Dunn and Staples auction registered east of Russell on April 32. Mrs Haluk furniture and dwelling sale one mile north of Angusville on April 15. Bob Page and Staples act as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rinn
Angusville
Staples &Braendle
Clarence Honey
Binscorth
Staples & Braendle
Jock Dunn
Russell District Red Cross Drive Totals Updated
Contributions to the Red Cross drive in Russell and district rise to 3719.98 after recent donations. Weekly subscribers include Mrs. L Glasman five dollars and others such as W W Wilson 20, Wm Tennant 345, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith ten, sisters of the Osb and Sacred Heart hospital five, J Adolph five, Mrs. A E Leifer two, and D H Thom twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Russell
L. Glasman
W. W. Wilson
D. H. Thom
Russell Golf Club elects Burgess president for 1944
The Russell Golf Club held a spirited meeting in Council Chambers with more women than men. President Jim Burgess was unanimously chosen to lead in 1944. Officers include Hon. J. A. Glen as honorary president and Mrs. E. E. Thompson as vice president. Fees set at $5 for men, $3 for ladies, 25 cent greens. Nine holes planned. Calico Ball Easter Monday planned by Mrs. Kameron, Mrs. Sanderson, Burgess, and Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Golf Jelub
Jim Burgess
Harold Barry
Gave &Raort
Burgess
J. A. Glen
E. E. Thompson
Marcelle Leifer
Grounds
G. A.allen
Greens
Roy Kennedy
House
J. A. Burgess
E. C. Sanderson
C. Cameon
M. E. Render
Frank Robertson
H. R. Barry
Vets
Kameron
Sanderson
Jim Burfees
Ladies Auxiliary Holds Banquet and Meeting
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Army and Navy Veterans gathered at Mrs. A. G. Smellie’s home last week for their annual banquet and meeting. Mrs. G. Smellie proposed the toast to the Unit and Army and Navy Veterans, with Mrs. I. D. E. Boulton replying. Mrs. W. Needham, president, led the business session and a committee for organization and membership was formed with Mrs. Harry Bell as convener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Army & Navy Veterans
A. G. Smellie
Thos. Dunn
R. C. Smellie
Elks Seek 500 Sunday School Card Applicants
The Elks aim to enroll 500 children for Sunday School Cards but have not reached the target. Parents with eligible children in Bethany are urged to cooperate and obtain cards from the Elks secretary, W. B. Fenton, and priests Rev. Markle, Rev. McNeill, and Fr. Cooney.
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Elks
Bethany
Shipley’s Sale Register Auctions Set in Several Towns
Mrs. Bond offers household effects in Shellmouth on Monday April Vth. Jack Keay holds livestock implements and household goods one and a half miles south and west of Roohedale school on Wednesday April 19. Jas Paracombe lists farm stock implements and furniture three miles east and one mile north of MacNutt on Thursday April 20. Mrs. C Yankoski holds household effects in Russell on Saturday April 22. Shipley & Son act as auctioneers.
Easter Message on Incarnation and Presence
Reverend H. Markle reflects that Easter goes beyond calendar dates to the heart. He urges embracing the Incarnation and Resurrection as living realities, with Jesus walking beside us in daily life and guiding through sorrow, doubt, and ordinary moments.
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Galilee
Jesus
Church
God
Emmaus Road
Christ
Old Timers Committee Seeks Cooperation for Contact List
The Old Timers Committee requests help compiling a list of former residents of Russell Silver Creek boulton and Shellmouth. They urge participants to send names, not necessarily real, of former residents to H. R. Hembröff or H. R. Barry to speed invitations.
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Russell
Silver Creek
Boulton
Shellmouth
Rael
H. R. Hembroff
H. R. Barry
Easter at Knox United Church Service Schedule
Easter Sunday at Knox United Church features 11 am service with Junior choir music and new member reception. 7 pm Easter sermon The Triumph of Life with Senior choir music. Good Friday joint prep service at Christ Church 4 30 pm.
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Christ Church
Anglican Notes Recaptured Easter Service Details
Easter Sunday service at Christ Church notes Staff Sergeant Angus W. Rinn wounded in Italy. Good Friday service at 4 30 pm. Rinn, from Angusville, joined the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in 1940, trained at Fort Osborne, posted to Portage la Prairie, transferred to the parachute battalion in 1942 and among first to land on Kiska in 1943.
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Christ Church
Holy
Angus W. Rinn
Italy
Rota
McNeill Z Angusville
Rinn
Queen's Own
Cameron Highlanders
Fort Osborne
Portage la Prairie
Parachute Battalion
Kiska
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve Russell Unit notice
Notice to all active and inactive members of the Russell Unit M V R who are holding cards. Last year saw a record movement of capital to Canada from sales of outstanding securities to other countries. The Bureau of Statistics shows total $172 million. A survey as of January 1944 by the Bureau slows a further rise in wages for farm workers. War loan opens April 24 with slogan Put Victory First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Unit
M.V.R
Geo. Allen
W. Needham
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Tacie
United States
Bureau Statistics
Ottawa
Howe
House of Commons
Addiition
Srtbelio Torre Pore
Penrithhers Entertain With 3 Act Comedy
A good crowd attended the Vets hall last Friday as the Penrithhers of Crescent Ridge Craftsmen presented the three act comedy A Poor Married Man. Mrs Nelson Pope directed the cast including Jim Peters Louis Wag gner Nelson Poe Neil Baird and several Mrs Peters Mrs Wagoner Miss Lorna Hellam and Mrs Pope.
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Vets' Hall
Foxwarren Junior B Dominates Locals in Home and Home
Foxwarren Junior B, provincial finalists, out-classed the locals in back to back hockey games. They won 7-2 at the home rink and had previously run to a 9-1 defeat. Clarence Wishart suffered a mouth injury from a high stick, losing three teeth.
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Foxwarren
Clarence Wishart
Manitoba War Finance Committee taps three top Manitobans
H E Sellers chairman of the Manitoba division announced the appointment of three prominent Manitobans to the provincial executive of the National War Finance Committee. They are Donald G McKenzie former provincial minister of agriculture Hon J C Dryden recently appointed minister of education and Judge Walter J Lindal of the Northern Judicial district.
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H. E. Sellers
Manitoba
National War Finance Committee
Donald G. McKenzie
J. C. Dryden
Walter J. Lindal
Northern Judicial District
Ottawa editor comments on wartime statistics and society
A weekly editor notes Ottawa's population mix and wartime figures. He cites Bureau of Statistics data on gender and origins, describes Canada’s 1943 war production including aircraft, armored vehicles, ammunition, ships, and small arms, and mentions subsidies for canning crops and changes to agricultural leave. He also covers wartime arts, daylight saving debates, power demand projections, and trade figures with Spain and Russia.
Russell Thoroughbreds top Regina Horse Show classes
Russell Thoroughbred Breeding Station horses led hunters and saddle classes at the Regina Horse Show last week. Russell’s best friend lineups dominated sections, while local clubs honor the late Wing Commander Jo Fulton and promote wartime service members.
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Russell
Regina
Russell Thoroughbred Breeding Station
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WS. Hembroff
A. McDonagh
Vancouver
Christ Church W.A
Alex. Tennant
North Star
Alta
Mrs. C. Rhoades
Harry Nelson
Saskatoon
Mike Rubeniuk
Red Cross War Fund
K. J. Patten
Christ Church Choir
R. C
G. W. Needham
J. C. L. Langford
Florence
Guts
Golf Club
Adies
Shipley's Sale Register
Zin Easter
Rev. H. Markle
Knox United Church
James E. McNeill
Anglican
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve
Penrithers
By Jim Greenblat
National Gallery
London
England
Dominion
Coasal
Power Controller of Canada
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Spain
Trans- Canada Airlines
USA
Great Britain
Russia
Colum
Speedy
Lawrence Boulton
W. H. Gilhooly
Prince Robert
Admiral Rfoper
Shorties
Wochester
Manitoba Drajecons
Inglis
Binscarth
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