First loss certificate granted in teachers exams 1902
The Banner filed notes list 35 years ago in 1902 John B. Thom receiving a first loss certificate. Names include President Mrs. V Schwalm Vicepresidents G M Shaw Hubert Anderson secretary treasurer RJ Mogg Normal secretary T A Cre Tar primary secretary Mise Lough executive members Mrs Harvey Mrs Clee Mrs Joltys T McLennan T C Gerrard Wm Young F Burgess E Garnett Dr RR Roger J McIntosh and the county clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Thom
V. Schwalm
G M. Shaw
Hubert Anderson
RJ. Mogg
T. A. Cre. Tar
Mise Lough
Harvey
Clee
Joltys
T. McLennan
T. C. Gerrard
Wm. Young
F. Burgess
Deepdale reopens post office with Ward as master
Thirty years ago in 1907 Deepdale sees a new post office reopened with J. Ward serving as post master. Russell County Hude association names Hon Presidents A L Bonnycastle and Dr Roche to top posts with A Stewart as president and A H Goodbun as vice president. K Young is secretary and F Richardson treasurer as about 225 people attend a barn raising at T McLennan's, led by captains J Adams and Jas Johnson, lasting under an hour. The Craigie school picnic is hosted at J H Farthing's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale
J. ©. Ward
Russell County Hude Association
A. L. Bonnycastle
Dr Roche
A. Stewart
Viener
A. H. Goodbun
K. Young
F. Richardson
Rew
T. McLennan
S. J. Adams
Jas. Johnson
Craigie
J. H. Farthing
Russell figures and local events from 25 years ago
In 1912 Rev More planned to open a garage in Russell, using Clee’s blacksmith shop for now and aiming to build soon. Howard Field, a Russell pioneer, died in Wad rma after early work on a house and plans for a hotel on Main St. McDonald won the Governor General’s cup for best farm team of horses. Schwalm captured the Dominion silver prize at Shettmowth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
More
Russell
Clee
Howard Field
Wad Rma
W. J. Doigs
Main
McDonald
Russell Fair
Schwalm
Farmers' elevator sold to Grain Growers Co in 1917
Workmen bustle to construct a flour warehouse as the Grain Growers Grain Co takes over the elevator. Hoy Sunner, the former G.G. elevator manager, is named inspector and Joan McKinnon will replace him at the elevator. The report also notes a South Africa marriage to be celebrated and church attendance at a Noral convention in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Growers’ Grain Co
Hoy Sunner
G.G
Joan McKinnon
Ethel Isabel Roberts
James Moster
South Africa
Shellmouth Presbyterian Church
W. J Doig
J. A Glen
W. W. Wwon
Rev. Bailey
Winnipeg
Dropmore Beats Russell in Newton Cup Semifinal
In 1922 Dropmore defeated Russell 2 0 in a semifinal for the Newton cup. A quiet Gilbert wedding united Jessie Cumming and George Smellie at the Presbyterian church. Jessie Setter wed W A Morden at her parents home in Winnipeg. Tennis winners at the fifteenth annual tourney included G J Turley and Miss Manwaring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dropmore
Russell
Gilbert 4Laine
Jessie Cumming
George Smellie
Mr. Latta
Jessie Setter
W. A. Morden
Winnipeg
William Setter
G. J. Turley
Bals
Threshing Begins in District Amid Mixed Yields
Harvest activity starts this week as farmers thresh grain including barley amid variable results. Reports cite barley yields from 12 to 20 bushels in some areas with prices low due to harvesting costs. Army worms are still causing damage east of the district.
Tingley and Rogers Visit Russell This Week
R. Tingley and Dr K Rogers of Regina visit Russell this week. Both were prominent men here 60 years ago and searched for old acquaintances during their short stay. Tingley, who left 25 years ago, returns yearly and notes Russell’s dry climate yet calls it Eden compared with Southern Saskatchewan. Rogers recalls changes since leaving 25 years ago and finds few old teammates remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K Tingley
K. R. Rogers
Regina
Russell
Mr Tingley
Dr. Rogers
Russell 2
Tingley
Rossburn
Saskatchewan
Rogers
Rossburns Twenty Eighth Exhibition Highlights Livestock
Rossburns twenty eighth annual exhibition drew a good crowd with top livestock entries. Notable horse winners included Johnson Birth Arnold Shoal Lake Mitchell Hali day Hamilton Clubley Stitt Ches ney Spearman Chegwin and Taylor. Russell's Dann Bros Pulloon Foxwarren and M Mitchell led cattle classes. Domestic products filled the halls as visitors admired ladies work. Rows burn won the baseball event defeating Wineearth. Vista teams captured football and girls softball. a 9 horseshoe tournament closed the sports. Stock parade was the day’s peak. a well attended dance finished the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Johnson
Birth Arnold
Shoal Lake
Mitchell
Haliday
Hamilton
Clubley
Stitt
Chesney
Spearman
Chegwin
Army Worms Explained By Prof Mitchener In Manitoba
In reply to an inquiry, Prof Mitchener of the University of Manitoba explains Armyworms infesting districts. Adults emerge from pupation in two to three weeks, with a second brood likely this year. A prepared bait broadcast after late afternoon mowing helps control them. The worms feed at night and migrate in front of advancing marches, with Poland bay as an effective deterrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Grainger
Augustine
A. V. Mitchener
University of Manitoba
Wormwich
Manitoba
Ecole
Nbd
Tnt
Poland
Paris
Gowen
Dynamiters Spread Fresh Terror After Royal Visit in Belfast
A recent explosion close to a police position in Belfast, Ireland, sent shockwaves through the city as dynamiters and sluggers renewed terror following the coronation visit of the King and Queen. The blast occurred about 60 yards from a police unit, underscoring the ongoing security threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Neighborhood Happenings In the Rossberr district
The excerpt lists social visits and travels of local families including Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Coulter, MIs Elanor Glover, Meryl Hain Mock, Helen Mackie, and many others visiting Silver Beach, Roblin, and nearby towns. It notes sympathy for Str. Dunbar and Mr. A. McKay, mentions Mrs. McKay’s passing, and records various weekend visits, weddings, and a staff transfer from the Gidert Plains to Rossberr, with several residents traveling or relocating across Brandon, Beausejour, Oak River, Saltcoats, and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Clear
Lake
G. Coulter
Aid
Mise Elanor Glover
Roblin
Meryl Hain Mock
Silverton
Helen Mackie
Ingla
Silver Beach
Murdoch
Crandall
Harry Armstrong
Mise Tach
Irene Adams
Mice Bertha
Lay
Adams
Gill Camp
Str
Dunbar
A. McKay
Brandon
H. Caldwell
Beausejour
VW. Johnson
Norman Strong
Oak River
Wesley Strong
J. Strong
L Hamilton
Vista
Brunderheam
Rita
HL Greenberg
Vancouver
D. Kelle
Jim
Denny
E. Ariale
Dauphin
A C Johnson
Sharon Grant
Ray Grant
Grace Fernson
Sharon
E. Grant Dixon Stitt
Winnipeg
Doreem
Maudie Woods
Lawrence Seamon
A. Brown
J. Huska
Rossberr Or
Husk
Angusville Trip Report Mixed With Camp Scene
Mr and Mrs Woodkey returned last week from a two month tour through the States accompanying Miss Sapien and Mrs D Granger. Mina Staples is camping this week with Tienda at Cost Take 1 Me and Mrs Walker from Gait Take Sask vision with ar indent Walker, from Neepawa in va line which Mr and Sinan GH see ion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Woodkey
Mies Sapien
Maw D. Granger
Mina
Eleaser
Tienda
Walker
Ar Indent
Neepawa
Sinan
Ion
Residents Attend Oakburn Dance and Local Updates
A flock of young folks traveled to Oakburn for a dance at Slon’s barn featuring the Vaga bonds. Repairs on the old bridge by Plant and York are finished. Rowat Wertch returned from the Pos. Frazer York spent the weekend at home. Heferty prospects look favorable while Z Wrightwell leased his store to Nick Sodoryk of Angusville. William Hyra completed Bird-tall bridge crossing in four days. Andrew Barnesk, an early timer, died at his son John’s farm in his 76th year. burial in Grekor Orthodox cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Combe of Winnipeg visit Leonard Plants family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakburn
Slon
Plant
York
Rowat-Wertch
Frazer York
Hefery
Z. Wrightwell
Nick Sodoryk
Angusville
Wm. Hyra
Andrew Barnesk
John
Kerment
Chas. Combe
Fa*mily
Winnipeg
Local Harrowby Notes and a Russell Wedding
Saturday visits and family updates from Harrowby include Ivy Soderstrom in Langenburg and Mrs. Bennett in Strathclair visiting relatives. Mary Scobie recovers after a fall from a tree. Henry Dilis and Annie Kriewoldt wed in Russell and will reside in Harrowby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Soderstrom
Langenburg
8. Bennett
Strathclair
M. Brewster
W. McKinnon
Craigie
Old and Children
Brandon
Angus Bennett
G. Bain
Estevan
W. Lewis
Mary Scobie
Mary Galbraith
Yorkton
Arch O Galbraith
Robt
Bennett
Scotland
Ida Clark
Binscarth
Vissing
McKinnon
Henry Dilis
Hh, Dilts
Annie Kriewoldt
Wm. Kriewoldt
Russell
Harrowby
Endcliffe Visitors and Local Holiday Travel Summary
Endcliffe residents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Iverach and Mrs Searth of Isabella visited R Shipley over the weekend. O M Laycock drove to Prairie River. Bill Brady joined him for holidays. Josn and Beverley Dunn of Boissevain vacation with grandparents An and Mrs W Coultis. Miss EU Stewart visits Miss Elsie Rae at Silverton. Miss Sybil Henderson departed for Winnipeg for a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Iverach
Searth
Isabella
R. Shipley
Florence Swainson Returns as Matron at Eston Jail
Miss Florence Swainson RN left Ancusville South for Eston Saskatchewan last Thursday to resume duties as matron after a six week holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Swainson
Eston
Sask
Mrs. Alexander McKay Pioneer of Asessippi District Dies
Mrs Alexander McKay aged about 85 or 95 a pioneer of the Asessippi Inglis district died Friday at Inglis. She came to the Asessippi district in early days and helped found a boarding house. A cemetery service was held and she was noted for kindness and hospitality. She leaves four sons Albert Ta Pandy Willatpen and Job and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asessippi
Inglis
Alexander McKay
Rome
McKay
Dauphin
Albert
Ta Pandy
Willatpen
Job
Music examination results announced for Russell pupils
Russell pupils of Miss Eleanor Melennan and Joy Hughes excelled in University of Manitoba and Toronto Conservatory exams. Standout scorers include Irene Down and Marjorie Du lack Hodgkins with honors, Isabelle Kip pan in harmony, and Joy Hughes in grade VII harmony. Rossburn students Violet Peden Ada Brown Zella Bell also earned honors. Roy Hughes pupils Joan Hughes Margaret Robertson and Lyla Mink topped pianoforte exams with first class honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Eleanor Melennan
Joy Hughes
University of Manitoba
Kippan
Irene Down
Marjorie Dulack Hodgkins
Isabelle Kippan
Marjorie Dunn
Jack Hodgkins
Toronto Conservatory
Violet Peden
Rossburn
Community Notes And Visits From Town And Region
Dick Garnett returns from Winnipeg rifle shoot while Miss Georgina Busch spends two weeks in Yorkton. The W A will meet at Mrs Ridgeways home Thursday. Weekend visitors include Jack De Ball Inhard Yorkton and B Bradley Hunt Dropmore. Services at the monument after church Sunday. Mrs Melnnis hosts over weekend with Hilbert family visiting Kelther. Miss Hazel Rawlings staying with Mrs Hulbert. Mr Pierpoint visiting Newdale and E Sudgeway family visiting Ridgeway home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Garnett
Winnipeg
Toby Stewart
Georgina Busch
Yorkton
W.A
Ridgeway
Jack de Ballinhard
B. Bradley Hunt
Dropmore
Edd
Saskatoon
Sunty
Melnnis
Hilbert
Iris
Audrey
Stock Exports From Drought Areas To Winnipes For Sale
Large shipments of stock from drought stricken areas are sent to Winnipes. On Monday thirteen carloads arrived via C N R from the west with stock loaded at Shellmouth and Endcliffe. The herd overall declined in condition but feed scarcity necessitates disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
C.N.R
Shellmouth
Endcliffe
Visitors and Local Visits Across Regina Districts
Frank Merarty of Saskatoon stayed at his uncle's home with R Mahinder and family. Vorarinson was removed from the home on Saturday and returned Sunday with three children and Anna who had been visiting Swains. Alice McKinnon visited the Regina exhibition. Ena Scoble vacationing in Harrowby. Mrs Rawluck visited her Brandon parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merarty
Saskatoon
Ant
Election Talk Grows As Provincial Campaign Nears
Reports rise that a provincial election could come this fall. Premier Bracken seeks an issue to appeal to voters while Conservatives and Liberals mobilize with meetings across the province. Observers note heightened activity by party members since returning from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken
D. L. Campbell
W. J. Lindal
Manitoba Liberal Association
Liberal Federal
Ottawa
Women's Liberal Association
Bracken Inspecting Drought Areas Aiding Farmers
Hon. D Campbell minister of agriculture Dr J H L Craigie of the Dominion test research bureau Winn beg and Prince Bell MLA for Birde discussed drought impact with Eth J Allison Glen K O MP for Marquette.
Town Council Holds Light Session In Russell
Russell town council met in the council chambers last Thursday evening with Councillor Langford presiding in Mayor Hembroff's absence. All members were present and the sole business was approving payment of bills totaling 106.45 for electric light and 39 for street expenses. an extended meeting is expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town Councl
Langford
Hembroff
Special effort to place city unemployed on farms
A Canadian Employment Service initiative aims to move relief recipients from Winnipeg to harvest work. The plan includes August September relief cutoffs, free calls to arrange placements, and agent roles to estimate needs. Railways and telephone services coordinate arrivals and meals, with reimbursements for modest meal costs. W. R. clubb signs the letter urging farmer cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employment Service of Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Brandon
Bachtre
Cantana
Car Models of Today Safer Than Those of the Past
An article argues modern cars are safer than earlier models, crediting engineers, oil refiners, and fuel and lubricant innovators for safety gains. It notes manufacturers and marketers invest in quality maintenance, facilities, and staff training to keep vehicles safe and reliable. It cites Henry Ford praising larger high-wage employment to boost consumer buying power and production.
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Banner
Glou
P. H. Nelson
EB. Rea
McLennan
Russell Ellis’ Lodge
Allen’ie Fark Binsearth
Hreshing
R. Tingley
Prof
Mitchener
Ancusville South
Alex. McKay
Grady
June Hugh
Irene Dunn
Enors
Isabette
Millwood
Spain
London
W. R. Clubb
Pub
Henry Ford
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