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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1939

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Wedding At Bin scarth Marks 1904 Note

A pretty wedding occurred at the bride’s parents home in Bin scarth on April 14 as Miss Leila Matheson wed Mr. F. B. Jobe. Stanley opens boot shop in Russell. W Porayth named captain of Foxwarren FC. Dr Roche elected president, J. M. Mc. Bow bridge at Millwood now complete. Batoche Chapter endorses coast defence aux fleet to aid Imperial Navy. John’s Church Millwood names officials. 25 years ago, 1914: W J Doig fire loss, Ascesippi Baseball Club reorganized with officers. B Sparrow to Whitewood. B F Gibbs replaces him at CPR. 1909-1914 milestones.

Binscarth Leila Matheson F. B. Jobe Stanley Russell W. Porayth Foxwarren Dr. Roche J. M. Mc Millwood Atream Batoche Daughters of the Bmpire Russel House of Commons Imperial Navy John’s Church John 1 Drought P. H. Spen Walker P. W. Baten C. Carter Ventry W. J. Doig Ascesippi Baseball Club C. O. Briggs Harry Adams Albert Mc‘Kay Geo. Cammidge J. P. McLennan B. Sparrow Whitewood Sask B. F. Gibbs CPR

Ruscall Junior Chamber maps out active works programme

The Ruscall Junior Chamber of Commerce held its first general meeting in the Vets club rooms with over twenty members present. Proposals ranged from a highway route to tourism promotion and town improvements. A town clean up, tree planting, and sanitary bylaws enforcement were discussed, with future meetings planned for May 16th.

Ruscall Junior Chamber of Commerce Vets Apos W. J. A. Glen B. Geiffhe W. R T. A.grevar N. Rogers Councctorn Russell

Arbor Day Observed as May 8 in Manitoba District

A progressive Vista farmers group formed four junior clubs Poultry Cait Colt and Bacon Hog to train youth for farming. A province wide Arbor Day on Monday May 8 will plant trees and boost town appeal as hydro to connect to capital supply bill passes.

Progressive Vista D.C. Foster L. H. Carter Manitoba Russell

Council Disposes of Town Property in Regular Meeting

The town council disposed of several lots at their last regular meeting with all members present and the Mayor presiding. Mrs. A. Griffiths was assigned tax sale certificate No. 6 for 112.83 covering parts of blocks 105 and 104 plan O. N E Malinaky bought late 41 and 42, block 105 for 7099. Accounts approved included electric light 164.14 and town 300.38.

Mra RA. Griffiths N. E Malinaky

Neighborhood Happenings in Inglis Area

Local notes record visits and travel of Crawford, Coulter, Glover, Bean, Grant, Dawson and others. A W I meeting at Mrs Dwyer notes tennis court project. Holmesish small events list visits to Winnipeg Roblin Brandon Dauphin Russell and Gilbert Plains. Easter holidays and a novelty contest are mentioned.

W. M. Bean Winat Pes Murdoch Mise Eleanor Glover Dauphin W.I R. Dwyer Crawford Thos. Jackson Harry Armstrong Joan Winnipeg Oretocke

Silverton UW Wis meeting held at Mrs Broadfoot home

The regular UW Wis meeting was held last Thursday at Mrs W Broadfoot home in Silverton. Eighteen ladies attended with Mrs McLeod absent and Mrs B Keating in charge. A brief business discussion and a May concert were planned. Rutherford read well and Keating played guitar. Mr L of Russell gave a plant talk. Miss Isabel Kip from Russell to assist with the normal course. Several local residents visited, and birthdays and weekend visits were noted.

Ken. Anderson John E. Keating Wallace Clandedoys Lila Dawson Benito the Corley Stewart Corley Dan Peddie RJ. Coulter Winnipeg

Local Social Notes From Rossburn and Surrounding Areas

Rossburn residents and visitors are listed with several short notes on travel and visits. Miss Beth McDonald spent the past week in Minne dosa visiting friends. Miss Lottie Stitt will spend about two weeks in Winnipeg. Miss Irene McKague has returned home from Souris Miss Inabel Mitchell of the telephone staff enjoyed a few days in Winnipeg. Mrs. Bert Mitchell (neé Roby Young) was a patient at Shoal Lake Hospital. Mrs. Howe of Angusville visits her sister for about a dozen days. Loretta Spearman of Hamlet visited town last week. Audrey Buchanan is visiting with her aunt Mrs. Cummings. Annie Pradhniuk returned home Friday after a week in the pen wet. In Winnipeg, Mr. and Mrs. Osadie of Oakburn spent Sunday with their son. Sons of Oakburn spent Sunday with their brother M. Sion. Yann returned home from Winnipeg last week. Mrs. Kalynutk spent a few days in Winnipeg last week. Mrs. Dawson of Millbrook has come to spend the summer with her son, Mr. R. C. Dawson. A family gathering occurred Sunday with relatives. Mrs. G. Taylor is home after spending the week with Bordonehantek. Mrs. Glavin of Ottawa, Ontario, formerly of Rossburn, celebrated her 83rd birthday on Friday April 14. Mrs. Glavin is enjoying good health.

Beth McDonald Minnedosa Lottie Stitt Winnipeg Irene McKague Souris Inabel Mitchell Bert Mitchell Roby Young Shoal Lake Hospital Audrey Buchanan Cummings Annie Pradhniuk Wicetnr Osadie Oakburn M. Sion Yann Winnipes Kalynutk Dawson Millbrook Haa R. C. Dawson G. Taylor Bordonehant Ek Giavin Ottawa Ontario Rossburn Glavin

Endcliffe R H Shipley Visits Winnipeg Last Week

Endcliffe R H Shipley was in Winnipeg on business last week. Miss Gertie Geib and Harold visit Melvill Mike Flondra, employed at M Laycock's, who fractured his leg while rounding up horses and is a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital. Sunday School children enjoyed a party at Mrs Woodard's on Fundy afternoon. George Coultie rents section thirteen and wishes him luck. Laycock started work on his land last week and is the first to begin seeding in this district.

R. H. Shipley Winnipeg Gertie Geib Harold Melvill Mike Flondra M. Laycock Sacred Heart Howital

Local Family Notes and Holiday Updates

Dropmore Alvin Robb left to work for the summer at Russell L. Pfeiffer and searched for work in asperta last week. Miss Bery Hooper visited the Lewis home over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J. Herbert are spending a short holiday with relatives in Shellmouth. Constable F. Comfort returned to duty at New Waterford N S after Easter vacation with his parents. Spring work has begun for many farmers in the district. Miss N. Comfort is spending a holiday at her home here.

Alvin Robb Russell L. Pfeiffer Asperta Bery Hooper Lewis J. Herbert Shellmouth Elphinstone F. Comfort New Waterford B Comfort N. Comfort

Kenora Visitor and Local Short News Roundup

Mrs Cannon of Kenora Ontario visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Blata. Mrs Cecil Cronk spends a brief Winnipeg visit. Rev Sterling makes a rapid trip to Minneapolis Minnesota. Harry Outs opens a harness repair shop at Bineearth and returns home for the weekend. The Community era adds novelty at the school on Friday April 2m.

Cannon Kenora Ontario Dave Blata Cecil Cronk Winnipeg Rev. Sterling Minneapolis Mina Harry Outs Bineearth

Birdtail Town News Briefs Augur Summer Changes

Local teachers are away for holidays. Mr and Mrs W Pelton await their coastal grandson for a summer visit. A Birdtail Summer Resort sign appears near Frank Cleland’s corner. The local store has new management. Miss Helen Smith visits the city visiting.

St Lazare Wins Midget Hockey Tournament

St Lazare wins the local midget hockey tournament after a strong turnout of nine teams. Russell beat Rossburn 6 to 0, with goals from Hembrog Peterson McKinnes and J Thom at two. St Lazare then beat Inglis 5 to 1 with Macintyre strong in net and multiple scorers. In the final, St Lazare defeated Russell 2 to 0, Chartier Decorby Guay Fouillard scoring for St Lazare as Langford notched both Russell goals.

Russell Rossburn Hembrog Peterson McKinnes J. Thomath Russell Market St. Lazare Inglis Macintyre J. McLennan N. Corneault Guay T. McLennan Chartier Decorby Fouillard Langford Say Wagner Melatoss MckKinnon R Lindsay K Melatost Armstrong Young

Music in the Air and War News Across the World

World News in Brief reports on Gibraltar defenses and Turkey joining Anglo French front. Roosevelt urges peace from Hitler and Mussolini for at least ten years. Ken Oshawa Generals win junior hockey crown, beating Edmonton Roamers 3-1. Boston Bruins take Stanley Cup over Maple Leafs 3-1. Tornadoes kill four in the South. damage runs high. Hitler summons Reichstag for April 28 to respond to peace appeal. Winnipeg records no fatal accidents past 158 days. Manitoba debates 60 mph daytime speed limit. Canada to launch $1,000,000 forestry program. crop insurance urged for Manitoba. County politics and youth training plans noted amid wartime concerns.

Gibraltar Turkey Germany Eee Roosevelt Chas Cellor Hitler Mussolini

Alwyn Coulter Heads Young Men's Section

Alwyn Coulter was elected president of the Young Men's Section of the Russell Agricultural Society at the annual meeting held Saturday evening. Officers named include First vice-president Jas Spear, second vice-president Wesley McLeod, secretary-treasurer LeRoy Stevens, director Frank Robermon, and Robt Glasman among others. The group plans a field day in June and will sponsor a Quiz contest soon to raise funds.

Alwyn Coulter Russell Agricultural Society Jas. Spear Wesley McLeod LeRoy Stevens Tor Bill Barry Frank Robermon Mervyn Stevens Robt. Glas Man Joe Shipp Gordon Rea Lawrie Christopher

Balfour farmer dies suddenly on Russell Street

Fred Calyoink a Balfour school district farmer dropped dead on Russell Street late Saturday afternoon. In his 40s, he leaves a widow and three daughters Mary Joan and Helen all at home to survive him.

Fred Calyoink Balfour Russell Street Mary Joan Helen

Youth training centre showcases progress in Manitoba rank

The Boys section at the Youth Training Centre welcomed a supervising visitor who praised the work and progress, rating the group as second only to one in Manitoba. Both sections are rehearsing for Friday night’s Demonstration and One Act Play to draw a large attendance and fund the work. Next week the Girls section will begin weaving, with rooms being constructed by the boys for hobby classes. navy maneuvers off Spain referenced in Kiel departure.

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