Old Days Highlights From The Banner Files
Notes on Harroway Football Club and Shellmouth barber shop opening. Fire narrowly spared John J. Moon’s residence. 1915 revision clerk named for provincial voters list. 1920s items include North Western Baseball League formation, CNR league plans, Smellie Bros store in Silverton, Russell golf club officers, LO OF farewell event, seed growers, and a solar eclipse on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
J. Hilbert
Shellmouth
John J. Moon
Joseph Peden
Rossburn
Ypres
Russell LC
C.F
Rebekah
Shemilt
April First Saturday Night Dance Opens Season
April 27 marks the first Saturday Night Dance of the season while May 3 lists Russell Youth Training sessions. Event organizers urge community participation and preview dates for gatherings and training opportunities.
Weekly Half-Holidays Start Next Wednesday in Russell
Commencing Wednesday May the weekly half-holidays by law begin in Russell. The observance prompts businesses to close earlier for summer, encouraging patrons to shop early for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Red Cross Shifts Large Supply Pack to War Effort
The Russell Red Cross shipped 71 scarves 20 sweaters 3 half mitts 94 socks 38 pajamas 4 dozen pillow cases 12 hospital gowns 6 bed jackets 5 dressing gowns 12 sheets 7 dozen binders 6 dozen bandages 6 dozen bed pan covers 12 utility bags 2 dozen lace cloths. The Craigie group of 24 members contributed 9 scarves 3 sweaters 10 half mitts 7 socks 1 dozen bed pan covers 14 binders 2 bed jackets 2 dressing gowns 8 hospital gowns 5 pajamas 15 pillow cases.
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Russell Red Cross
Craigie
Golfers Look Forward To Better Season Of Play
Local golfers hasten back to the course with spring in the air and up to 20 planning to compete this season. Grounds work will be done to improve play conditions. Membership fees were set at the annual meeting: 3 dollars for gentlemen, 2 dollars for ladies, and 1 dollar for students. Officers elected included Honorary president J A Glen, president Walter Needham, vice president George Allen, secretary treasurer H R Barry, with R C McLennan and Tom Mansell on the grounds committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gents
J. A. Glen
K.C. MP
Walter Needham
George Allen
H. R. Barry
R. C. McLennan
Tom Mansell
Jack Chipping
E. C. Sanderson
Mrs. Wm. Laird Dies at Lashburn Saskatchewan
Mrs. William M. Laird 51 died at Lashburn hospital after living there for years with husband and six children. Born Tessie R. McIntyre in Russell on June 3 1888, she was the eldest daughter of Mrs. M McIntyre and the late A R McIntyre. Funeral services were held in Lashburn with relatives attending from Vista Russell. Survived by husband six children her mother four brothers and two sisters.
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William M. Laird
Lashburn
Sask
Duncan McIntyre
Vista
C. W. Davidson
Russell
Local drive for YMCA funds well received by community
The Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored a weekend YMCA fundraising drive that drew strong public support despite repeated appeals by other groups in recent months. The event concluded last Saturday evening with over $100 raised from townspeople and nearby districts.
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Y M.C.A
Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Russell and Rossburn Fair Dates Set
Russell announces its annual summer fair for Friday July 9 with the Rossburn exhibition and sports on Wednesday July 26. Prize lists are being printed and should reach exhibitors and members by early May.
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Russell
Rossburn
Neighborhood Happenings In the community
Mrs H Lorimer left last week for her home in Bagot. Her mother Mrs Pogue is quite ill. Mr and Mrs Joe Fischer left Sunday for Regina. Mrs H Armstrong spent the weekend in Winnipeg. The Ladies Aid held their annual meeting last week and officers were elected. Mrs E Bryant president, Mrs H Lorimer vice president, Mrs Guy Coulter secretary treasurer, decorating committee Mrs Bradley and Mrs Crawford, visiting committee Mrs H Adams Mrs R Cammidge and Mrs B Richardson. Mrs M McDonald of Portage la Prairie visiting with her son H McDonald from Winnipeg this week to adopt the wedding of her daughter Met 96 and Mex BP Stewart were visitors at Oak Lake and Brandon over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lorimer
Bagot
Pogue
Joe Fischer
Regina
H. Armstrong
Winnipeg
Ladies’ Aid
E. Bryant
Guy Coulter
Bradley
Crawford
H. Adams
R. Cammidge
B. Richardson
M. McDonald
Portage le Prairie
H. McDonald
Met
BP. Stewart
Oak Lake
Brandon
Brook
Rob Yin
J. Brown
W. C. Anderson
Yorkton
H. Cochrane
Kenville
Nettie Eleanor Anderson
C. Hughes
R. J. Young
Boulton
Angusville
Virtue
Myra Anderson
Endcliffe Rev Dixon Service and Sunday Meeting Invite
Endcliffe Rev E S Dixon held a service here on Sunday. Next Sunday a meeting will be held after the service. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Mrs E Thompson returned to the district Friday from Star City where she spent six weeks with her son Hugh. Mr and Mrs H Cochrane of Silverton visited with Mrs Thompson and E A Schwalm on Sunday. Mrs Joyce and Ray, Mrs Moffatt and Teanie of Binscarth, and Perry Mortlock of Winnipeg visited with Mr and Mrs Delmar Joyce last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Dixon
E. Thompson
Star City
Hugh
Social Notes From Silverton And Surrounds
Silverton and Grandview hosts share weekend visits while Clare Virtue of Plumas marks a birthday. The McTavish family mourns a Silverton funeral in Angusville as Mrs Sugden dies in Bowsman. Myra Anderson returns to Winnipeg for work, and Nettie Anderson receives a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Hughes. Families from Kenton to Angusville join visits and social gatherings across the week.
Daughters of Angusville Lady Dies After Illness
Donelda Margaret Shepherd, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Shepherd, died in Russell hospital on April 9 after two months illness following appendicitis surgery. She was active in Mission Band Sunny School and Youth Training. Burial was at Leeburn cemetery after a funeral at Angusville United Church. Survived by parents and sister Muriel. Relatives from Brandon visiting. Also noting recoveries from operations and a Ranchvale players’ three one act plays at United Church.
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Donelda Margaret Shepherd
Elmer Shepherd
Russell Hospital
Mission Band
Sunny School
Angusville
Leeburn Cemetery
Angusville United Church
Muriel
Winnipeg Visit Highlights From Rossburn and Guests
Rossburn Milton McKague and Fred Mit chell visited Winnipeg last week. Fuel Peikoff with Irene Strong Mrs E Grant and Harold Biernes motored there. Peikoff will return this week with his family. Jack McLeod spends a few days in Winnipeg. The Rossburn Youth Training group hosted the Russell group at a social last Thursday with a good turnout and orderly proceedings.
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Milton McKague
Fred Mitchell
Winnipeg
Peikoff
Irene Strong
E. Grant
Harold Biernes
Jack McLeod
Rossburn
Russell
Russell Youth Training Centre Demonstration Planned
The second annual demonstration by Russell Youth Training Centre will be held Friday May 3rd in the Vets hall. Last year’s display impressed a large audience and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better. Tickets are on sale and a dance will follow the display.
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Russell
Vets
Arbor Day Set For Monday May 13th in Manitoba
An order in council by the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba proclaims Monday May 13 as Arbor Day. Minister of Agriculture and Immigration D L Campbell urges observance of the day for its designated purpose.
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Manitoba
D. L. Campbell
Agriculture and Immigration
Imperial Announces New Motor Oil Marvelube
Imperial Oil Limited announces a new motor oil named Marvelube developed in its research labs. The product is designed for cars trucks and tractors and aims to meet the demands of modern engines for improved performance and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Imperial Oil Limited
Imperial Oil Research Laboratories
Early Copy Request Hints At Timely Publication
With the commencement of the editing cycle, the office seeks an early copy to expedite publication, stressing urgency and prompt handling of the upcoming edition.
WEDDINGS AT GLEN EWAN AND SPY HILL ACCESSION
Three wedding notices from Sask and Manitoba detail Ethel Louise Jackson and Rodney Clement Clement’s April 18 ceremony at Glen Ewan with Rev. Kenneth Wood officiating, reception in Binscarth, and trip to Niagara Falls. Also Crerar and Anderson marriages at Foxwarren with pink white decor and Reginald Young best man, and Sarah Marian Brown’s wedding at Spy Hill United Church drawing a 300-guest crowd with pink blue white decor.
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Geo. Fowler
Binscarth
Alice Fowler
Stan Clement
Russell
Niagara Falls
Calvert Brown
Spy Hill United Church
C. McClellan
Sarah Marian Brown
Joe Brown
Spy Hill
James Henry Calvert
Manitoba
Inglis Petition Seeks Hydro Service Extension
A petition to extend Manitoba Power Commission Hydro service to Inglis is circulating. Officials cannot give a definite answer yet, but residents believe joining Rus sell would ensure Inglis receives the service in time.
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Inglis
HYDRO
Manitoba Power Commission
Russell
Wedding of Miss, Bride in Manchura Blue Attire
The ceremony featured flowers ferns and houseplants with Elmer Carter and Ray Salway as ushers. Charles Miller played the organ as the bride entered with her father giving her away. A reception followed in the church basement with 150 guests, pink and white decorations, a three tiered cake, and toasts led by Dr. F O Gilbert. Out of town guests included families from Melville Russell and Winnipeg. The couple will reside at the J Brown farm. A separate miscellaneous shower was held with over sixty gifts and best wishes.
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Nellie Brook
Reginald Young
Phyllis Hughes
Elmer Carter
Ray Salway
Charles Miller
C.g.lt
Jesus
Miller
Hector McKay
Melville
Oliver Calvert
Russell
Man
C.G
F. Davis
F. O. Gilbert
Betty
Naiomi Brown
Mildred Ferguson
Dutt Guild
George McVain
Winnipeg
J. Brown
Evelyn Elizabeth Gray weds Edward F Lewis in Vancouver
Evelyn Elizabeth Gray eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Gray of 275 East 54th Ave Vancouver married Edward F Lewis eldest son of Mrs Lewis and the late E T Lewis of Dropmore Manitoba The ceremony occurred on March 12 in Vancouver British Columbia
Kilmister Mitchell Wed in Knox Church Manse
Anna Mae Mitchell daughter of D Mitchell Rossburn Manitoba married William F Kilmister son of E G Kilmister Grandview. The couple were attended by Isabel Mitchell and Charles Kilmister. Rev E S Dixon conducted the service. They will reside in Grandview.
Free Dance Night At Al Sz Ins This Saturday
This Saturday night at Al Sz Ins hall there is a free dance with many free prizes and merchandise. A draw occurs every half hour. Come to Russell early Saturday evening for a lively event and enjoy the entertainment.
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Vets’ Hall
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner
Harroway Football Club
F. M. Lee
T. Witty
Eresee
North-Western Baseball League
Foxwarren
Binsearth
Birtle
W. W. W. Wilson
N. Braendle
Elmer Wilson
A. E. Leifer
CNR
Silverton
Endcliffe
Shell- Touth
Sinscarth
Russell Creamery
D.C. Ross
E. J. S. Honey
Hanna
Dominion Rust Laboratory
Rusell
Red Cross
Wm. Laird
Gordon Keating
Grandview
W. Broadfoot
Clare Virtue
Plumas
C. Virtue
McTavish
Sugden
Bowsman
al Sz Ins
CJGX
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