The Old Days Terms From The Banner Files
The article lists past local events from 1910 and 1920 in Russell and Shellmouth communities. It notes the Rael Cricket Club annual meeting electing officers, a ranch manager appointment near Medicine Hat, and several social milestones including a large Manitoba steer claim, a bank staff member departing, a post mistress retirement and succession, tennis club leadership, and wedding notices in Winnipeg with church details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rael Cricket Cub
A. ‘Struthers
G. A. Bénnison
L. J. Roberts
E. Hi. Bally
E. M. Williams
H. A. Mullins
Medicine Hat
Walter Hembroff
Mountain Ave
Chas
Prize List Revised for Summer Fair
Directors revised the prize list at a well attended meeting last Saturday, boosting livestock prize money, adding horse and cattle classes, and updating sections led by the lady directors. New features and the E J Casey Shows contract were set, with Fair Day entertainment to be expanded. The fair remains July 19 and prize details will be distributed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Casey
Casey
District Clubs Bid L. H. Carter Farewell
Foxwar ron Inglis Russell Silverton and Akc knell clubs held a farewell for L H Carter, organizer of the district. About 400 boys played games and sang, then Lloyd Honey spoke, a reading lamp was presented, and the group sang for Mr Carter and Mrs Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Carter
Hydro officials survey Russell town
Manitoba Power Commission staff G. A. Wrighton and H. Wilkes tour Russell meeting with town officials and light and power users to explain Hydro rates. No action planned yet but a general ratepayer meeting is anticipated and a vote on connecting Russell to Hydro may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Wrighton
H. Wilkes
Manitoba Power Commission
Russell
Hydro
Junior Poultry Club Reorganizes for Year 1
The Russell Junior Poultry club re organized for 1940 with officers Raymond Spencer as president Margaret Shaw vice president Dorothy Whitmer secretary treasurer and re setter. Members include Alice Lorna Harold Bagnall Lorne Davidson Treva McNichol Dorothy Phyllis Muir Margaret Wallace Shaw Clara Rita Raymond Spencer Dorothy Whitmer Jacqueline Adolphe White Wyandottes White Wyandottes Barred Rocks White Rocks and other breeds. Members must hatch or buy 25 chicks of their chosen breed for a future laying flock with fallback dressed poultry quotas if hatchery access is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Junior Poultry Club
Raymond Spencer
Margaret Shaw
Dorothy Whitmer
Alice
Lorna
Harold Bagnall
White Wyandottes
Lorne Davidson
Treva McNichol
Dorothy
Phyllis Muir
Margaret
Wallace Shaw
Barred Rocks
Clara
Rita
Wyandottes
Jacqueline Adolphe
White Rocks
Neighborhood Happenings And May meeting notice
The Wi meeting for April was held at Mrs Lorimer s and arrangements were completed for achievement day The May meeting will be at Mrs J Jackson s on Wednesday May 1 Achievement Day will be held in the hall on Wednesday the 24th of April The work on display by the girls and boys clubs will be open to the public at 2 o clock A Programme with talk by Mr Kinney of Russell and Mr Kerr In Spector of Schools from Roblin and a few festival items will start at 3 o clock Lunch will be served Forty dollars received from the Dropmore Patriotic Club along with collections from Shellmouth Cracknell Inglis and surrounding districts amounted to 187 85 to be donated to the Salvation Army fund Miss Mary Murdoch and Miss Helen Mackie spent Sunday at Crandall Mrs Poleschuk and J and M Kokorudz of Fort William brothers and sister of J Kokorudz are visiting here and at Oakburn
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Fort William
J. Kokorudz
Oakburn
Local social notes and small town visits listed
Harrowby John Blain returned home Friday after jury duty in Min nedosa. Miss Dorothy Grainger visited the Cronk home over the weekend. H B Dilts visiting relatives at Nipawin. Mr and Mrs Henry Kriewaldt visiting at MacNutt with the Tollers. Steve Polomek returned to Regina after three weeks with M Pidluberg. A school dance Friday proceeds in aid of the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blain
Minnedosa
Dorothy Grainger
Endcliffe Rev Dixon Holds Service at Endcliffe School
Endcliffe Rev Dixon of Russell conducted a Sunday afternoon church service at the Endcliffe school. Mrs W P Stewart returns home after months in St Vital Sanatorium. Gordon Bryer and family hosted visitors from Bins searth. Gertie Geib came home from Silverton. A surprise party for the Bryers drew twenty young people. The Young Peoples Club sponsored a dance at Endcliffe school with Russell Orchestra providing music.
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Dixon
Russell
Endcliffe School
W. P. Stewart
St. Vital Sanatorium
Gordon Bryer
Binsearth
Gertie Geib
Silverton
Young Peoples’ Club
Russell Orchestra
Death of Leg Puller shocks Canadian horse breeders
The celebrated Thoroughbred stallion Leg Puller died last week, a severe loss to the Canadian Rus sell district. A winner of races in England as a two year old, he came to Canada at three and captured the B C Derby and other stakes before retiring to stud. Breeders fear finding a sire of his class as H R Barry weighs plans after deciding not to replace him yet, with African expected at Brandon.
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Canada
Russell
England
Austin C. Taylor
Vancouver
West
H.R. Barry
Brandon
Rochedale Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Evening
The Rochedale Bridge Club met at the Lewis home on Wednesday evening with Mrs. J. W. Hyslop named winning lady and receiving a souvenir. W. Rawlings topped the gentlemen in points while also recently confined by flu. Bert Ferris and family from Bowman's area visited locals for several days. A. Nerbas cut his arm slicing soap, an accident noted from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochedale Bridge Club
Lewis
J. W. Hyslop
W. Rawlings
Bert Ferris
Joyce
Lois
Oliver
Gordon
Bowsman
A. Nerbas
Rogasky Returns from Ontario Cook Work
Glen Elmo Steve Rogasky has returned from Ontario where he was employed as a cook during the winter. Mr and Mrs Fred Pushka and Miss Mary Brykaliuk visited Winnipeg last week. Although spring weather prevails no farmers have started work in the fields. Some intend making a start about the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Rogasky
Ontario
Fred Pushka
Mary Brykaliuk
Winnipeg
Tennis Club Sets Season Fees at 1.50 and Plans Events
Russell Tennis Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. E Thom home with 13 members present. Lloyd Hembrott was named president and Mary Thom vice president with Wm Barry as secretary treasurer. A five member fundraising committee was formed to buy equipment and repair courts. a dance was planned and a membership drive will begin next week. The club declined to join the Association and will host friendly matches if interest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Tennis Club
E. Thom
Town Council Orders New General Assessment Roll
The Town Council passed a motion at last Thursday's regular meeting to create a new general assessment roll for 1941. Assessor H. Clee is instructed to carry out the task as all council members were present. Accounts approved include electric light 180.72 and town 228.02.
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H. Clee
West Indies loyalty stressed by editor in Jamaica Daily Gleaner
An editorial from the Daily Gleaner in Jamaica reassures West Indians of unwavering loyalty to the Empire amid wartime tensions. It cites Trinidad riots as a scare, notes Jamaicans and others remain committed, and says local age and obligations would limit calls to service while common purpose endures.
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Gleanex
Jamaica
Trinidad
West Indies
Silverton Junior Seed Growers Club Meeting Report
The Silverton Junior Seed Growers Club held its fifth regular meeting at the Silverton Community Hall on Monday evening April 15 with seven members present. The president called the meeting to order and minutes were read and adopted. There was no business and members studied mustard seed varieties led by Bill Anderson and Earle Keating. Regent has been chosen as the project for the coming year. All members have received their two
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Silverton
Bill Anderson
Earle Keating
Public Meeting Called By Red Cross Society
A public meeting will be held in the LO OF hall on Monday April 2 at 8 p.m. to elect officers for 1940 All members who can attend are urged A call for continued nationwide financial support to aid Canada’s War Effort and the formation of a general town organization in Russell to meet contingencies is sought Citizens are invited to attend and express their views on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LO OF. Hall
Russell
Dominion-wide
Red Cross
Canada
Coming events April May notices in Russell area
April 18 variety ball at Vets Hall Russell. April 27 first Saturday night dance of the season. May Russell Youth Training Demonstration.
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Vets’ Hall
Russell
Christ Church Sunday Schedule Notes
Sunday notes show April 21 1940 activities for Christ Church with Sunday School at 12 30 pm and Evensong at 7 pm conducted by D E Boulton.
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D. E. Boulton
Canadians Reported In Action In Norway Campaign
Citing unnamed military circles the Press Association in London said a large body of Canadian troops has joined British and French forces in Norway to oppose the Germans. Official quarters would not confirm or deny the report. The Canadians are said to have volunteered for Britain’s planned Finland aid and to be equipped for northern Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
London
Norway
Britain
Finland
Germany
Fore Golfers Wanted At Meeting Tonight
All interested in playing golf this year are asked to attend a meeting in the Municipal office at 7230 tonight. The notice invites local golfers to join and discuss upcoming season plans at the Thursday gathering.
Large crowd attends LH.C. entertainment by A and N vets
A packed A. and N. vets hall Tuesday evening hosted an International Harvester Co event via Fenton Bros. Films showcased farm machinery in action and a jungle reel. The Quiz Contest saw stenographers pitting against teachers, with teams led by Mary Thom Rita Bell Jean Mann and J A Peterson Thompson Veazey Lorne Tyndale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & N. Vets
International Harvester Co
Fenton Bros
Stenos
Mary Thom
Rita Bell
Jean Mann
J. A. Peterson
Thompson Veazey
Lorne ‘Tyndale
Support of Junior Chamber Promised War Activities
The Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce pledged full support to any government plan for training Canada’s fighting forces. J A Glen MP outlined two suitable sites in Marquette Shellmouth and Ellice for air training, each sparsely settled and away from cities. 1000 to 1200 men would be stationed at each field, boosting local employment. The chamber approved canvassing for the M C A drive, with Vin Newsham Bill Barry handling Fridays donations by A G Smellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Marquette
J. A. Glen
M.P
Shellmouth
Ellice
Chamber
M.C.A
Vin Newsham
Bill Barry
A. G.smellie
G. A. Nolan
C. G. Busby
Air Force
J. Walker
Mr. Busby
Winnipeg
Knox United Church Sunday Service and Sunday School
Knox United Church presents a Sunday program on April 21 at 11 am focusing on self expression and the best within. A 12 o clock Sunday School session follows. An evening discussion asks why Sunday exists and its uses.
Weekly CJGX Announcements Parade in Yorkton
Advertising notices will be broadcast on CJGX Yorkton Friday evenings with charges of 2s per line. Tonight Friday April 19 features a variety ball at Vets Hall Russell. Horse sleeping sickness vaccine offered at Ledingham's Drug Store. Opening dance set for April 27 invites attendees and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
Ledingham's
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Lucy Eva
J.T. Adams
Allister Campbell
Anne Adams
Harrysa
Dropmore
J. H. Selkirk
MacNutt
Presbyterian Church
Foxwarron
Inglis, Russell, Silverton
Acknell
Knox United Churen
Hod Clement
Kinney
Lloyd Honey
Carter
Carver
Mrs. Carver
Harrowby
Endcliffe
Glen Elmo
Tennis Club
Russell Elks
Red Cross Society
Christ Church
Lh.c. Entertainment
Knox United Church
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