Old Days Glimpse From The Banner Files
A compilation of brief notes from The Banner archive dated April 11 to April 16 across years 1901 1906 1911 1921 1926 1991 and 1936 recounts incidents such as Harry Pettitt’s arm amputation after injury at Barnardo Home and local civic happenings including dam work in Ases Lippi a Shoal Lake creamery start preparations Knox Church choir leadership Russell bridge results Inglis Curling Club officers and Elks Milk Fund gains for schoolchildren plus a note on a derelict school reopening _End of excerpt_
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pettitt
Barnardo
Winnipeg
Ases
Lippi
Russell
Smellie Bros
Shoal Lake
Nesbitt
CNR
McLeod
R. Skidmore
Knox Church
Canada
Binveorth
Charlie Mark
George Mark
China
Elks’ Milk Fund
Baseball Club Organized Forming Senior and School Leagues
A meeting at the Vets club formed a Russell Baseball club to back senior and high school teams with plans for leagues involving Birtle Foxwarren Binscorth Ressburn and Russell. Punch Leifer elected president. W W W Wilson honorary president. R J Dalton vice president. Walter Davidson secretary treasurer. A L Smellie W Westwood and D Thom executive committee. Membership tickets at $2 to fund uniforms and travel. Representatives will meet next Tuesday to finalize plans and schedules. donations of old uniforms requested at The Banner office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets’ Club
Birtle
Foxwarren
Binscorth
Ressburn
Russell
Walter Davidson
G. Smellie
W. Westwood
D. Thom
War Declared On Wily Crow
The Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations offers cash bounties to reduce crow and magpie populations. A $2000 contribution from Ducks Unlimited funds the effort, with five cents paid per pair of feet. Wm. Hancock serves as local paymaster as officials urge action to protect fledgling game birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations
Ducks Unlimited
Wm. Hancock
Eastertide Services at Christ Church Parish
Rev G H Adams outlines Eastertide worship times with Good Friday service from noon to 3 pm, Holy Communion on Easter Day at 8:30 am, Evensong with sermon, and Sunday April 14 Evensong and sermon at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish of Christ Church
G. H. Adams
L. Th
Loose living and tight corners headline
A pithy observation on how indulgent behavior leads to difficult situations, suggesting lifestyle choices impact consequences and personal outcomes.
Reserve Army Staff Officer Visits Russell
A senior staff officer of the Canadian Army Reserve will visit Russell next Wednesday. He aims to meet many businesspeople and a citizen. The Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion arranged a dinner meeting at Knox United church basement that evening. Limited tickets go on sale this week to hear about the Canadian Army Reserve and its peacetime reorganization role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Army Reserve
Russell
Canadian Legion
Knox United
Red Cross Work Group Special Meeting Called
A meeting of the Woman's War Work Committee is set for Thursday afternoon April 18 at four o clock in the Red Cross work rooms. The group will discuss whether Russell and district women will continue as a Work Committee for peace time relief and rehabilitation abroad. The Convenor is urged to lead discussion and seek ongoing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's War Work Committee
Red Cross
Russell and District
Date Set for Russell Ball Tournament This Year
The committee appointed by the Russell Board of Trade has set the tournament date for Wednesday, June 28. Prizes and details will be presented to the Board for approval at Friday night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Board of Trade
Clifford Ridge Wins D F C for Feared Luftwaffe Attacks
Flight Lt Clifford Ridge of 404 Buffalo Squadron is commended for a long list of operational sorties against German shipping in the English Channel and North Sea theatre. His Beaufighter was believed destroyed after an attack near Vindisbøl Middelssen 94 miles north of Bergen Norway on March 8 1945. He hoped to return to base after narrow escapes and forced landings. No word yet on him or navigator FO P McCartney. He is the elder son of Mrs G W Chapman Brandon and the late Ernest A Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor Seasts
Vindispol
Midelsen
Bergen
Norway
FO. P. McCartney
404
Buffalo Squadron
Clifford
G. W. Chapman
12Th Street
Brandon
Ernest A. Ridge
Angusville
Young Pianists Shine at Winnipeg Festival
At the Winnipeg Musical Festival Elinor Shaw and Betty Marie Brownlee delivered creditable performances. Brownlee scored 83 in the intermediates class with 26 contestants. Shaw reached the junior finals from 36 entrants, earning 86 in both the preliminary and final rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Elinor Shaw
Betty-Marie Brownlee
Miss Brownlee
Mozart
Miss Shaw
France Seeks 20 000 Horses in Canada for Transport
A brief report notes France is recruiting 20 000 horses in Canada over weeks for shipment to France. It mentions purchases across several areas and a staged transport by CNR trains. The plan targets horses from Quebec Ontario Western provinces and the Maritimes for selection and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Canada
Reyety
Ral
CNR
Maely
Oman
Trun Qe
Nari
Weste Anda
Maritime Provinces
Red Cross Drive Tops Seven Hundred in Donations
Donations to the Red Cross Society fund total $708.42 with a long list of contributors including Mrs. F. Matheson 2.00, Mrs. L. Magnell 100, Stan Clement 500, A. Wishart 1.00, J. Cross 25.00, and many others. The tally reflects a community effort with numerous individuals and groups giving varying amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
A. Chantigny
A. Wishart
Bob Mann
A. Landon
Sudbury
Jas. Donoghue
J. Donoghue
M. J. McDonald
J. McIntyre
T. Mansell
F. G. Hembrott
M. Angus
Sara
D. M. Cusitar
George Nieth
Wes. Forsman
J. A. Anderson
A. E. Billingsley
W. A.J. Bird
F. Matheson
J. Hainstock
Irs
R.A. Graham
R. Fenton
Fred Whymer
A. J. Sheffield
H. Bell
L.C. Boulton
Jack Anderson
Lawrence Cusitar
James Rea
Joe Cross
C. C. Mark
BPOE
Craigie Red Cross
R. Spencer
Ethel McKinnon
M. C. McLeod
Mott Thicket
Zene Penonzek
Fred Callinuik
Annie Liske
D. Buchanan
Joe Rutar
D. Gillen
IR. W. Kennedy
M. and Mrs.c. Cameron $00 (Mr. Dilling
J. Chesky
Geo. Cusitar
W. Genill
R. Berg
XM. Kozporwiski
Lillian Glasman
Uniforms Needed For Russell Base Ball Club Appeal
The Russell Base Ball Club asks local residents to donate old ball uniforms stored in trunks or attics. Drop by The Bennet office to help the team gear up for action. Also notes a misfire about an air mail stamp and mentions Easter Good Friday holiday on April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Basebell Club
Russell
Bennet
Freddie Clement Dies Following Lengthy Illness
Frederick Melfort Clement aged 16 of Binsearth died at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Binscarth United Church with interment in Binscarth Cemetery. Rev. M McLuhan officiated. pallbearers were Don Smith, Bill Walls, Jack Burnett, Ted Woods, Bob Johnson and Gordon Honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Melfort Clement
Frank Clement
Binsearth
Binscarth United Church
Binscarth
Rev. M. McLuhan
Don Smith
Bill Walls
Jack Burnett
Ted Woods
Bob Johnson
Gordon Honey
Control Spring Fires To Have More Birds
Spring mood brings mallards pintails Canada geese meadowlarks and killdeer to nest ten days early. If weather holds they may nest sooner than usual and earlier burning of stubble fields and haylands should be completed before April 15 to save many birds nests.
Early May Birds Aid Farms by Controlling Insects
Prairie chickens and Hungarian partridges begin nesting early in May along with other ground nesting birds. These birds eat insects and help prevent outbreaks, especially where stubble and haylands are burned before April 20. Strategic burning before April 15 aids summer fallow prep while protecting nesting, woodlands, and marshes. Fire must be managed to serve wildlife as a crop.
Knox United Church Minister Listed as Russell J. E. McNeill
Russell J. E. McNeill is named as minister at Knox United Church in a local church notice. The posting lists his credentials MA B.D and notes his designation within the parish.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner
A. Cope
Inglis Curling Club
K Smith
W. G. Bradley
F. O. Johnston
A. J. Buie
J. Jackson
Binscorth Harmony Lodge
Russell Lodge No. 41
Lo.of
J. A. Glen
P. McLntosh
Adowderry
Order of Silverton Bachelors
John Nichol
Wesley McLeod
Quint Broadfoot
Angus McLeod
Harry Ebern
Her Cochrane
Wilfrid Coulter
George Stewart
Elliott Crewe
Roy Finlay
Russell Coulter
John Brown
Johnston Rutherford
William Andrews
Howard Kennedy
Leonard Barrington
Roy Kennedy
Everett Cochrane
Roy Anderson
G. A. Allen
Ring Committee
Wily
F.L. R
Clifford Ridge
D.F.C
Red Cross Drive
Siathc
Vineral House
Freddie Clement
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