Erie Falls to Fenian Raiders in 1866
In Loyalist country Erie was invaded by Fenian raiders from the United States in 1866, marking a fierce episode of cross border unrest and armed action.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
6
In Loyalist country Erie was invaded by Fenian raiders from the United States in 1866, marking a fierce episode of cross border unrest and armed action.
The Russell Re-Union Club held its third annual event March 29 at the Odd Fellows Temple Kennedy Street Winnipeg with about 290 old and new timers. Dick Clark chaired a program featuring Mrs Helen Bonneycastle readings and a fashion display by local ladies ending with a dance and lunch. Prizes honored long-distance travel and birthdays as fans sent best wishes from Russell and Russell Mayor Andy Mather.
Members of the Young Women's Club met at Mrs. R S Clement's home and voted to donate 50 to the United Church Training School at Toronto for training women missionaries and deaconesses. A dinner report for Kiwanis, new committees, plan to place church flowers April 20, Easter observances, a May dance, and an educational program under Mrs. Ralph Robinson and others were noted. The next meeting is April 21 at Mrs. Jack McKinnon's home.
A Canadian artillery unit’s popular pin up Ruth Carrier, known as Miss Toronto 1951, drew hundreds of requests from Korea where a Korean batman named Kim praised her beauty saying she is number one muchee nice swim suit.
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