Russell area changes and club formations in 1900s era
J T Lyons leases Love Clock for temperance hotel. Russell Tennis Club forms with A L Boungcastle as president and D B Huggins as secretary treasurer. Permanent courts planned on agricultural grounds. R Glover moves north, farm sold to RG Atkinson. Alan Barker guests at farewell dinner with local notables. Russell Athletic Association elects officers. Silverton forms athletic club with officers. Town calls tenders for new hall and park fencing. Memorial tablet unveiled at Christ Church. Town bylaws No 1 and 92 published. Over 100 L O O F and Rebekah lodge members celebrate. 1929 wedding noted at Christ Church. church guests from British Columbia honored.
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J.T. Lyons
Russell Tennis Club
A. L. Boungcastle
Mr. Rendall
D. B. Huggins
Geo Edmison
E. H. Bally
R Glover
Theeloeeipemr Lake
Glover
RG. Atkinson
Alan Barker
Bial
Russell
A. Clee
A. Stewart
Praser
Phillane
Barry
Thomas
Russell Athletic Association
Raveo. Pamison
F. Z. Mathson
K. McDonpell
The
Agricultura Society
Christ Church
Rebekah
Coming Events at Russell and Nearby Villages
Several early 20th century notices list events in Russell including a musical festival by Western Marquette and a Basar with dance. An anniversary and a parade vote halt are mentioned alongside church and social gatherings with dates in May.
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Russell
Oune Basar
Rese Buen
Half holidays begin next Wednesday in Russell town
The first Wednesday in May marks the start of half holidays for businesses in Russell. Stores and offices will close at noon every Wednesday until the third week in August, with a by law and observance noted in the town statute books.
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Russell
Youth Training Display Dazzles 300 at Vets Hall
About 300 spectators enjoyed a Youth Training show in Vets Hall last Friday. Five dozens of youths performed drills, folk dances, parallel bar work, tumbling and pyramids led by Miss Mildred Houck and Lloyd Hembrot with F Dimmery. An act titled Small Potatoes directed by Clem Busby followed, then a final sponsored dance with music by the Solagirth Night Hawks.
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Vets
Staty
Mildred Houck
Lloyd Hembrott
F. Dimmery
Clem Busby
Kully Dutchak
Tony Yankos
Howard Kennedy
Vin New
Sum
Solagirth Nite- Hawks
Golfers Reelect Russell Club Officers for Another Term
Last year’s officers of the Russell Golf club were reelected at a poorly attended meeting held Monday evening. The officers are Walter Needham as President George Allen as Vice President B Sanderson as Secretary and chairman of grounds committee. The financial statement showed a small balance from last season and members discussed extending work with two more sand greens.
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Russell Golf Club
Walter Needham
George Allen
Sanderson
Youth Training Centre holds social and sport plans
At the Youth Training Centre inspector W. Sheley from Winnipeg praised progress in tumbling and boxing. After classes the group voted to hold a social soon and shift to outdoor activities like softball, volleyball, basketball, and track during summer with a plan to form a band. Membership remains open to youths aged 17 to 70.
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W. Sheley
Winnipeg
Saunders
Tragee
Gible
Christ Church Notes Meeting in Crypt at p.m.
Thursday April 27 notes call for an important meeting of the Vee ay in the crypt at p.m. sharp with a strong attendance requested.
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Visits Prompt Meetings
Neighborhood Happenings notes a meeting to discuss fencing and beautifying church grounds with secretary treasurer Mrs Ernie Bryant and several committee members. The next gathering is June 16 at Mrs Allan Bryant’s home. Also reported are residents returning from Winnipeg, store purchases in Decker Manitoba, and local visits to Beulah Minnedosa and surrounding communities.
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Ernie Bryant
Guy Coulter
Herb. Adama
R. Cammidge
B. Richard
Mra. Bradley
Iss A.jedams
Allan Bryant
Armstrong
Joan
Winnipeg
Nelson Hodgson
Decker, Man
Adolph Ziprick
Herb
Lorimer
Wiani
Murdock
Mary
W. Mackie
Helen
Minnedosa
Haney
Jackie Birtie
Mian
A. Chernesky
Chaytor
C. Staples
Smngueville
Ghell
Pouth
Silverton News Roundup of Local Visits and Spring Travel
Silverton residents report moving back home after winter in Russell as roads reopen and farming resumes. Mrs RJ Young visits Shellmouth for a couple of weeks. Mr and Mrs EP Stewart Jim and Hazel visit relatives in Oak Lake and Keaton. UFW concert and dance planned for mid May with lunch. Mr and Mrs RM Anderson and Myrae plan to return to the farm this week.
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R Page
Russell
RJ. Young
Shellmouth
EP. Stewart
Jim
Hazel
Oak Lake
Keaton
RM. Anderson
Myraere
Cradle Song Comedy-Drama Set For May Show
The A and N Veterans and B P O Elks join to present The Cradle Song a comedy drama next week on Tuesday and Wednesday May 21 and 23 led by director Lorne Tyndale with a strong cast.
Tennis Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Russell Tennis Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. C. C. Graham's home. Officers elected for 1939 include President Lloyd H underell, Vice President Mary Thom, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. George Sparrow, and others. Membership fee remains 1.00. plans for the season and preparations for a first Wednesday half-holiday are noted amid provincial health-related delays.
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Russell Tennis Club
C. C. Graham
Lloyd Homdrell
Mary Thom
George Sparrow
A. @. Smellie
Bob ‘Smellie
Jack Langford
Dick Brownlee
Ross Me Dougald
Lawrence Bennett
Jem Busby
George Smellie
British Columbia
Wedding in Russell as Cecile Nelson m|arries John deWolf
Cecile Marguerite Nelson married John deWolf in Russell at Christ Church on Saturday April 22 1904 at 8 pm The bride wore pale blue suede lace with a blue net veil and blue accessories The bridesmaid was Mina Haimes of Winnipeg The groom is son of Mr and Mrs deWolf of Winnipeg Best man was Henry deWolf of London Ontario After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home In attendance were relatives from Winnipeg Yorkton and Brisebois and the couple plan to reside in Plon
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Christ Church, Russell
Cecile Marguerite
PH. Nelson
John deWolf
Mina Haimes
Winnipeg
Ars. Healy
George Dinsdale
Aring
Brindon
Acress Orten
deWolf
Iin
Plon
W. deWolf
Haimes
Henry de R Wolf
London
Ontario
Henry
June
Joyce
Yorkton
Rice
Sate
Briseardh
Mise Nelson
Robert Simpson West 1Tern Ltd
Regina
Nager
Winniges and
Russell
Heirenby Mise Dorothy Grainger Weekend at Angusville Home
Local notes report Dorothy Grainger spent the weekend at her home in Angusville. Several residents travel and visit. Rev Sterling and Paul have relocated to Hollandale, Minnesota for pastoral duties. Community club dance postponed from April 26 to May 6. Arrowby School tester results list several students with grades across grades 1 to 6 and teachers D. E. Grainger and Mary.
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Mise
Dorothy Grainger
Angusville
C. Cronk
Shiola
Sylvia
Langruth
Marry Dills
Nipawin
David Blain
Varly
Bain
Wrt
Arty
Harrowby
Sterling
Paul
Holland Dale
Minn
Hector Walker
Millwood
Minniska WMS Notes From April Meeting At McLeod Home
The postponed Minniska WMS met April 18 at Mrs Geo McLeod home with six members. Mrs Jackson chaired, opened with an Easter hymn, and a program included Mrs J Anderson, Miss Lissie leLennas, and Mrs Dunn. Easter offering collected, McLeod reported from the Koba Conference Branch. Lunch and social hour followed. next meeting May 2 at Janet McLeod home with Miss Lizzie McLennan leading part of the program.
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WMS
Geo McLeod
Mra. Jackson
Mra
J. Anderson
J. Jackson
Misa Lissie
leLennas
Dunn
McLeod
Koba
JM Calder
Janet McLeod
Lizzie McLennan
World News in Brief Item Summary
Premier King to accompany British royalty on US and Canadian tours. Britain buys South American foodstuffs for wartime storage. Port Arthur Bears win Canada’s 1939 senior hockey title Allan Cup for the fourth time since 1925. German Canadian League of Montréal urges government inquiry into Nazi activity in Canada. Canadian copper exports to Germany doubled in 1938 versus 1937. Dominion’s $1,000,000 forestry plan to create 10,000 jobs for youths.
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Port Arthur
Bear Cats
Canada
Germany
Milk Fund Delivers 5600 Bottles To Russell School
The Elks lodge reports under their Milk Fund that 5600 bottles of milk were distributed to the three union rooms at Russell School over the past winter. Deliveries began last December and continued through the Easter holidays.
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Elks’ Lodge
Russell School
Elevator Safe Blown Open at Angusville U G G
A small safe containing some papers but no money was blown open by thugs at Angusville early Tuesday. The safe was moved from the elevator office to a nearby co house where investigators worked. Russell police are on the case as locals report no suspicious strangers seen before or after the incident.
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Angusville
Russell
Twin Brae Wedding of Mike Klemack and Annie Onsinsky
A large crowd attended the wedding on Sunday April 2. Mr and Mrs Ivan Haney of Birtle visited at the home of Mr and Mrs William Chinecky. Seeding will be general this week but many fields remain wet.
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Mike Klemack
Annie Onsinsky
Ivan Haney
Birtle
William Chinecky
AY P A NOTES FOR MAY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Several committees were appointed to arrange outdoor activities. Sid Allen elected captain of the club. Roy Chipping and committee to organize a tennis tournament. Pelican Lake summer camp discussed. branch representation desired if possible. Flormee Hodgkins elected president. executive to meet for term and program for six months. Next AYPA meeting is Monday May 8 with all members urged to attend.
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Sid Allen
Bis Club
Roy Chipping
Pelican Lake
Flor- Mee Hodgkins
Compromise Foreseen on Wheat Question
Ottawa anticipates a tentative compromise on the wheat policy between the governments guaranteed price plan at 60 cents per bushel with an acreage bonus and crop insurance and the Bracken western wheat committee demand for 50 cent support. A final decision is not official yet with a possible 70 cent alternative and reduced acreage payments under consideration.
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Bracken Western Wheat Committee
Ottawa
Glen Elmo Spring Work and Seeding Began in District
Carpenters Mike Topinaky and Nick Belbas work on a house for Andrew Obedaiak Mex Oryatsk. The owner spent holidays at Wm Brykalluk and injured his foot badly during a game.
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Mike Topinaky
Nick Belbas
Andrew Obedaiak Mex Oryatsk
Wm. Brykalluk’s
Premier Aberhart warns Social Creditists in pivotal election
Premier Aberhart told a 175 member Social Credit meeting Monday night that victory in the Dominion and provincial general election would mean the party could never be stopped, while defeat would spell the end with no comeback.
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Aberhart
Alberta
Canada Communist Party backs New Democracy move leader Tim Buck
The Communist party of Canada pledged full support to the New Democracy campaign in elections. Tim Buck, party leader, spoke at an open air meeting in Region attended by over two thousand people.
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Communist Party of Canada
Ferridge
New Democracy
Move M
Tim Buck
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