Banser Files Chronicle Local Events And Contests
The Banser Files recounts a tonn tournament under the Ladies Guild with Mrs Flower winning ladies' singles and C P Palmer taking men's singles. Goose Lake town planning proceeds as surveyors lay out streets. W G Brown opens a pool room. first CN rail freight train reaches Smsell. Angus and Russell to get new stations. Muir brothers buy W Baillie farm. teachers exams list top performers. Russell Fair honors winners in livestock. Remembrance Day observed. Rossburn reports large agricultural show. 15 years ago 1923 baseball season ends with Russell victories. 10 years ago 1928 tuber culosis clinic held. Hazel Irwin and Harold Milnes marry in Winnipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
Mrs. Flower
Birtie
C. P. Palmer
Birtle
Migs Boulton
Williams
Wilson
Binscarth
Goose Lake
W. G. Brown
Hhs Barber Shop
Smssell
CNR
Angus and Russell
Muir Brothers
W. Baillie
Boulton
R. M. McQuay
J. Cameron
M. Haight
Evelyn Kelso
Eva On
PL. Orr
Manitoba Sanatorium
Ninette
Russell
Hazel Irwin
J. Irwin
Rossburn
Harold Milnes
Winnipes
Snow White Draws Big Crowds in Russell Showings
The Bijou Theatre hosted Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs attracting attendees from across the district and beyond. Over three days more than 1200 people witnessed the film noted for its vivid color and engaging animal antics that highlighted the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Bijou
Walt Disney
Improved Mail Service for Inglis
A letter to The Banner reports the Post Office Department will establish a stage mail service between Inglis and Russell three times weekly each way, in addition to the existing train service with the same frequency. Arrangements are expected to be finished in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In- Sila
Ingila
Manitoba
Post Office Department
Inglis
Russell
Harrowby Residents Pay Last Respects to Mrs Williams
The village mourns the death of Mrs Wm Williams at Sacred Heart Hospital Kuswell on July 28. Born Dora Williams in Irmingham England in 1985 she moved to Canada in 1912 marrying in 1913. Survived by husband and two sons Richard and Gordon, with sisters Gladys Williams and Mrs Ingleton and brother Beaumont. Funeral July 26 conducted by Rev R C Matthews at Harrowby Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Williams
Sacred Heart Hospital
Kuswell
Williams
Dora Williams
Irmingham
England
Canada
Robt. Bennett
Harrowby
Prospects Bright for District as Harvest Work Underway
Crop prospects in the district appear favorable as harvest operations commence. Wheat yields are expected around 3.96 bushels per acre, with oats near 40 bushels. Frost and hail caused some damage to wheat and oats, but overall feed abundance remains strong. district outlook leans better than last year barring severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartoy
Thatcher
Hall
Russell-Erickson Highway May Be Finished This Year
Work continues on the Russell-Erickson highway with about fourteen miles left between Silverton and Angusville and Vista and Oakburn. A mile and a half on each segment has begun with day labor, with the remaining sections expected to be let by contract. The delay is seen as reducing farm employment in the districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Erickson
Silverton
Angusville
Vista
Oakburn
Neighborhood Happenings in the Brandon District
Local residents share visits and travels across the region. Mrs Brown and Mr Wilson of Hamata and Mr and Mrs J Reselmonth of Brandon joined Mr Murdock on Sunday. Families plan a grandmothers tea on Friday. Edmont on residents Mrs Peters and children visit relatives nearby. Minnedosa couple H Merton and Wayne spent Sunday with E Bryant. Harry Adams attended a Sunday School mission competition at Newdale. Enid Qowter and relatives traveled to Winnipeg for a short hole day. Lockerby school opens with Miss Dresses of Elm Creek in charge. Teachers Miss Jeffries and Miss Bell resume duties at Lemard. Congratulations to local couples and visitors from Winnipeg. Mrs Kendrick holidaying in the city. Alderson of Edmonton visited D Hough. L Douglas takes a post in the Bank of Toronto. Arrow Lake water sports day set for August 4. Rossburn area visitors and Clear Lake outings noted. Dr Morley Young and sons from Lamont, Alberta visited town. M Wilkes hydro inspector checking wired buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Merton
Wayne
Minnedosa
E. Bryant
Harry Adams
Newdale
Enid Qowter
C. Melnnis
Winnipeg
Lockerby School
Dresses
Elm Creek
Miss Jeffries
Miss Bell
Lemard
Auss Alderson
Edmonton
D. Hough
L. Douglas
Bank of Toronto
Arrow Lake
Rossburn
W. Buchanan
Charlie
Jackson
Michigan
Clear Lake
Miss Proctor
Shea Lake
Morley Young and Sons
Lamont
Alberta
M. Wilkes
Hydro
Isseen
Endcliffe Ladies Social Society at Clark's Crossing
The Ladies Social society held a gathering at Dienie at Clark's Crossing on Sunday with members and families enjoying themselves. Andrew and Robert Stewart of Silverton visited the area and spent Sunday at their home. Mr and Mrs J Wagner and Mr and Mrs J Shepherd of Melville were also present. A Friday hail storm caused damage to some farmers in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dienie
Clark's Crossing
Andrew
Robert Stewart
Silverton
J. Wagner
J. Shepherd
Melville
Heavy Rain and Wind Affect Local Fields and Visitors
A heavy rain with wind damaged many grain fields on Tuesday evening in Silverton. Mrs. Barker from Regina visits brother terintaw Mr. and Mrs. John Miss N. W. Anderson of Winnipeg with her mother Mrs. Robt. Anderson. Area sleeping sickness affects horses. Peden Chalmers of Oyen Alberta visits district on return from Carolina. Church service expected next Sunday. Rev Nord named pastor. Jack McFadyen and Jill from Yorkton drive in. Mrs. McFadyen to stay several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Regina
Terintaw
John
N. W. Anderson
Winnipeg
Robt. Andeson
Whelpley
Angusville
Peden Chalmers
Oyen
Alberta
Carolina
U.S.A
Robt. Anderson
Nellie Anderson
Ons
Weekend visitors and rain aid local gardens
Mrs Evans and children from Minnekosta visited her brother Ernest Kingdon. Mr and Mrs R Craig and son and Frank Edmunds and daughter from Shoal Lake were weekend guests at Mrs T Clark's home. Heavy rain last Saturday evening revived dry gardens, moisture reaching two inches. Harvesting has begun with binders heard in the fields and rye stands strong. Marold Furnace, who stayed a few days, returned to Niaga with his wife after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs L Poldjing for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Minnedosa
Ernest Kingdon
Air
R. Craig
Frank Edmunds
Shoal Lake
T. Clark
Marold Furnace
Niaga
Accidents at Silver Beach highlight gasoline danger
Fragmented report describes a near catastrophe when gasoline mishandling led to a fire. Danny Keller, nine, and Verna are cited amid a string of careless handling accounts, with injuries and medical attention noted for Mr Hyra and others. Harvest news mentions Yorkton visitors and widespread harvest activity this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Kellar
W. Kellar
Denny
Figis
Hiyra
Hyra
Dan Pinonsek
Yorkton
Visitor from Mtarlo Brings New Motorcycle to District
Glen Elmo ex Saley traveled Sunday from Mtarlo with a new motorcycle. Farmers began cutting way while some person cut the front of Mr Paisner's ear with a knife. Dan Cameron of Rossburn surveyed his crops. Bill Obedniak works for John Komorski as the horse disease encephalomyelitis worsens daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex Saley
Mtarlo
Paisner
Rossburn
Dan Cameron
Bill Obedniak
John Komorski
Rain and Wind Cause Damage to Crops and Trees
A heavy rain and strong west wind Tuesday damaged standing grain crops, especially oats, and toppled maple trees in town. Several electric light poles were blown over briefly cutting power. North of Thunder Creek hail fell, with damage still being assessed ten days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunder Creek
Army Worm Invasion Hits Angusville District Again
The district northeast of Angusville reports another army worm invasion. Farmers deploy furrows plowing and digging vest notes every ten feet while laying out poison bait to protect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Weddings in Winnipeg Unites Grace Barke and Albert Reid
On Monday August 1 at 40 o clock at St Matthews Chapel Winnipeg the marriage of Grace youngest daughter of Mr M O Barke and the late Mrs Barke of Spy Hill and Albert Edward son of Mrs Martha Reid and the late Mr J C Reid of Cardale Manitoba was solemnized A two weeks honeymoon at Minaki followed and they will reside in Dauphin Manitoba
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews Chapel
Winnipeg
Grace
M. O. Barke
Barke
Spy Hill
Albert Edward
Martha
Engaged: Lucy Edith Wardle to Malcolm Gillies in Lenore
Mr and Mrs W Wardle of Drop Manitoba announce the engagement of their twin daughter Lucy Edith to Malcolm Gillies eldest son of Mr and Mrs D Gillies Lenore Manitoba The wedding set for August 13 at the bride’s parents home A ban dance was held at Bull Belbas Saturday Night Mike Holub Winnipeg visited Nick Berbowski Mrs Melynk hosted Peter Kaban visitors Steve Verbowski vacationing at Deep Lake park for horses Mrs Fred Deydey had a minor car fall from a fender injuries minor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Wardle
Drop
More
Man
Lucy Edith
Malcolm Gillies
D. Gillies
Lenore
Bull Belbas
Mike Holub
Winnipeg
Nick Berbowski
Peter Kaban
Melynk
Steve Verbowski
National Park
Deep Lake
Fred Deydey
Harrowby Social Roundup Sees Multiple Visits and Openings
Harrowby residents report weekend travel to Fantallon and Millwood visits. Angus Maynes returns home from Hamleta after work there. Scobie family visits Wondrasek at Millwood while Matthies returns home to Marchwell. David and Jack Scoble visit friends at Selsgirth. Norris Cronk and family spend weekend with Swain parents at Millwood. Canadian Consolidated Elevator opens locally with Hector Walker as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Bennett
Dave Blain
Fantallon
Angus Maynes
Hamleta
Robt. Scobie
John Wondrasek
Millwood
Mary Matthies
Marchwell
Harrowby
David
Jack Scoble
Local notes and farewells from Birdtail region
Readers report attendances at the Rossburn fair and sports last week. Army worms advance toward the east. A farewell dance at Valley hall honored Mr and Mrs Robt Chisholm who depart for Neepawa. Wm Kudlowsky drove to Brandon and Regina. JL Mander visited Winnipeg. York returned from north of Angusville. bricklaying jobs completed. Mrs T Brightwell’s health remains slow to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Far East
Valley Hall
Robt. Chisholm
Neepawa
Wm. Kudlowsky
Brandon
Regina
JL. Mander
Winnipeg
York
Angusville
Rossburn Fair Celebrates 29th Pair and Sports Day
The Rossburn Fair drew a large crowd for the 29th Pair and Sports Day held Wednesday. Exhibits grew, livestock was down, and a parade led by the Shoal Lake band opened events. In baseball Bredenbury beat Rossburn, then Binscarth defeated Bredenbury. Horseshoe and other prize sections honored wins by Higlighted local entrants across heavy draft, general, driving, and miscellaneous categories. The Indian team performed notably with a tie in football against Vista and wins in the age war. A monster dance closed the day in the new hall with Harmony Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoa Lake Band
Binscarth
Bredenbury
Rossbur
Rossburn
Dunc
McIntyre
Lily
Vista
J. Lindsay
Collins
Indians
Blackie
New Hall
Harmony Orchestra
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Kieme Teken
Russell Fair
D. McDonald
H. Smith
W. Honey
D. Dunn
John Rea
Wm. Setter
George Lawrence
Sheppard
W. Tait
Russell and Calder
Shellmouth
Hawaii
F. Skinner
R. Hammond
J. Bassil
R. H. Keay
Rochedale
J. Vinnell
F. Clarke
G. Cusitar
L. Wolfson
MacNutt
Fing
Smith
Weisler
Moran
B. Cossett
Morris
Mtr. Cossett
Pehout Principaal
W. P. Lough
Postal Services
W. Williams
Ocean Aeseley
Saskatchewan
Art
Mrs. Kendrick
Mrs Kendrick
Endcliffe
Nord
A. Calder
Scotland
Jack McFadyen
Nughter
Jill
Crosby
Silver Beach
And
Ruthenia
Glen Elmo
Rossburn Fair
Specia
Vista Footballers
Syd Hamilton
Solsgirth
A. Haliday
Arnold
H Taylor
Hamilton
H. Tayor
Wm. Hamilton
E. Arnold
Stan Hamilton
Stan Ham
H. Hamilton
H. Alexander
A.tucker
W. T. McDonald
Nelson Peden
Ist
W. Snider
H. Taylor
W. Z. McDonald
Misa McFadyen
Yvonne Paradise
N. Peden
Taylor
T. McDonald
Hacking
M. Hacking
McDonald
W. Stitt
L. V. Lawless
HL Taylor
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