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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
1
The list details prize recipients across horse categories from purebred Clydesdales to Percherons, plus cattle sheep swine poultry and horticulture awards. Notable winners include J McCrindle and W Strong in horse divisions and D A Black in cattle with extensive class placements across multiple breeds and ages.
WMS will run the United Church evening service Sunday August 8 with Mrs D D Millar of Russell as speaker. All who support missionary work are invited.
The 14th annual Shellmouth Fair drew 96 more entries than last year, increasing membership to 180. Exhibits shown higher quality, especially in cooking. Rob inson of Binscarth showcased fine Herefords setting a strong standard. Brandon Experimental Farm tent and midway features drew interest. Eadcliffe won the Junior Baseball and Drepmore beat Grainsby in football. W A Garden Party planned for Thursday August 5.
The Endcliffe W L holds its August meeting at Mrs Wiseman’s residence in the afternoon. A good program is planned with speakers Mrs Jas Thickett, Mrs Geo Wise, and Mrs W J Stewart. All members urged to attend and recalls a fine July meeting by Mrs Harold Russell.
McNutt baseball team defeated by Russell 10 to 2 on Monday night after a 7 to 5 loss at home. Bud Gilasman hit a three bagger and homer, Eddie Leifer hurled six solid innings, and Moore allowed nine singles. The club wraps season with Rapid City and Virden tournaments, including a Round City matchup where Oak Lake and Virdem players bolstered rivals.
A lively week at the Beac with dance nights and many visitors from Angusville Winnipeg Russell Nokomis and Rossburn. Notables include H P Houck Mae Matheson and Miss Webber joined by Mrs Tetlock and daughter. Community events, cottage openings, sports programs and a Rossburn orchestra enliven the pavilion.
Local residents and visitors share news of trips and gatherings. Merk Sing and family plan a China trip while J G Kippan and kids visit Dominicn City. Shaw family from Saskatoon visit Craigie district. July and September meetings noted for local clubs. weddings, showers, and social events recounted including Jean Peddie Doidge nuptials and community club acknowledgments.
Sunday August 8 is Memorial Day and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Army and Navy Veterans coordinates floral tributes. Donors are urged to supply flowers at the Club Rooms where wreaths are prepared Sunday morning. volunteers, including children, are invited to carry flowers in the parade and contact Mrs Malver or Miss Phyl Ricou.
At a meeting last week the Directors set a 160¢ exhibit charge for nonmembers at this year’s fair. Paid up members will exhibit free. The fair is scheduled for the first of the month.
The Rochedale W1 unit will assemble at the home of Mrs. A Gilchrist on Thursday August 12 at 2.36 p.m. Members are advised to attend and observe the time.
A meeting of the directors will be held in CC W Thom's office on Saturday next at 8 p.m. The notice calls for attendance and mentions the Russell Agricultural Society.
The regular Silverton UFLW.M. meeting will be held at Mrs. Rutherforats on Thursday. Roll call will be answered by written questions. Attendance is requested for this meeting.
Trinity X Evensong and sermon at 7 pm. The annual Soldiers Memorial service under the auspices of the A and N V will be held afternoon.
St Cuthbert's Shellmouth announces Holy Communion at 9 a.m. followed by Mattin and sermon at 11 a.m. in a Sunday service reflecting church calendar and worship schedule.
The notice announces the Soldiers' Memorial service will be held next Sunday in Ruxsell, resulting in no service at Endcliffe.
Silver Beach hosts a newly painted cottage named Dunworkin by Miss Currie and colleagues. Astbury Currie and Wilson drive out to visit families at Russell in forty minutes. Silverton Social Club held a picnic with district families and lake sports, parson offering free services.
A public meeting to support Mr A Glen Progressive Liberal candidate will be held at Ferguson's Hall Angusville on Monday August 9 at pm. Mr Glen and others will address the meeting and an organizational meeting will follow to appoint a committee and executive. W W W Wilson President John Crerar Vice President
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