Four-year exams rekindle Hassell teacher success
Four years ago in 1900 Hassell school celebrated strong teacher certificate results with second class winners Mildred Matheson Schwalm W Watson and third class recipients M Kelso N McDonald G Kippan. A Russell vs Birtle football friendly ended 1 0 with Russell in front. A quiet wedding Aug 1 joined Samuel B Wright and Elizabeth A Clement of Asessippi, witnessed by Rev D M McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassell School
Mildred Matheson
Schwalm
W. Watson
M. Kelso
N. McDonald
G. Kippan
Birtle
Russell
Samuel B Wright
Elizabeth A. Clement
Asessippi
D. M. McKay
Blitzkrieg on Local Gardens Takes Toll
The web beet worm struck the CPR grounds, devastating gladioli and other flowering plants and threatening potatoes and grains. Frantic efforts used coal oil as a defense. The pest, similar to a past army worm invasion, is described as smaller and web forming. Reports from local gardeners indicate widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Robertson
CPR
Pool Takes Over Western Canada Elevator Here
Completion of the transfer of the former Western Canada Elevator to the Manitoba Pool occurred last Friday night at a meeting of district farmers. George McConnell, Pool director, signed, officers elected, first board named with R. A. Stevens as president and Seymour Stevens as secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Manitoba
George McConnell
R. A. Stevens
C.cook
Seymour Stevens
R. Robb
J. Peddie, Jr
Melville Shaw
E. Leifer
Russell Setter
E. Madill
Last Rites for Robert H. McCallum Held by Veterans
Funeral services for Robert H. McCallum were conducted at Knox United church with Rev. Murchison of Foxwarren presiding. Veterans of the Great War and of 85 honored him as a North-West Rebellion veteran. interment followed at Russell Cemetery. He died after a long illness in his 79th year, with the Army and Navy Veterans in charge and flowers arranged by R. G. Ledingham. He leaves a sister in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. McCallum
Knox United Church
Murchison
Foxwarren
Russell A. & N. W
Guard of Honor
Russell Cemetery
Fred Vinnell
John Matheson
William Henderson
Freeman Rice
William Cook
Peter McIntosh
Henry Clee
Edwin Moore
R. C. McLennan
C. C. Graham
Charles McIntyre
R. G. Ledingham
Robi. Simms
Harry Wise
Mr. McCallum
Army & Navy Veterans
McCallum
Russell School Names Three New Teachers for 1940 41
The Russell School staff for 1940 41 includes Edwin F. French as high school teacher, Mrs. Margaret Lee as another high school teacher, and Thos D Grafton taking grades 7 8. Principal J A Peterson and staff completed the lineup after a school board meeting with decor upgrades announced ahead of the August 27 opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Edwin F. French
Margaret Lee
Thos. D. Grafton
Lawrence Bennett
French
Swan River
Lee
Foxwarren
Mr. Grafton
Oak River
J. A. Peterson
Alice Davies
Gertrude Staples
Mary Jean Coulter
Jessie Kelso
Neighborhood Happenings Roundup From the Village
Local column lists visiting relatives from Saskatoon to Victoria and Winnipeg. Residents attend funerals in Russell United Church and reminisce on Frank Angus’s service. Birthday cheers go to Granny Corley and Roberta Cochrane hosts a birthday party for 14 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Stewart
Fred Tunningly
Wimmer Sask
R. J. Young
Jas. Hammond
Beamsville
Ont
Kenton
Grandview
John E. Keating
Frank Angus
Russell United Church
H. E. Anderson
Winnipeg
Elmer Kennedy
Lois
Brandon
W. C. Anderson
Lorna Broadfoot
Stewart
Clear Lake
Johnny Rutherford
Roberta Cochrane
Jas. Forsyth
Wilkie
Sask
Harvest and visit tales from a Canadian settlement
Shellmouth and nearby settlers including Tiny Williams and Art Wagner headed to harvest near Gladstone. Audrey Hilbert visits Iris Mawhinney at Foxwarcer while Jimmie Langford spends holidays with Pat Langford in Russell. Several others travel between Winnipeg Regina and local homes, with Margaret Busch returning from Singoosh Lake summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Williams
Art Wagner
Gladstone
Audrey Hilbert
Iris Mawhinney
Foxwarcer
Jimmie Langford
Russell
Pat Langford
Dot McInnis
Freda Hunt
Comfort
Castleavery
C. L. Miller
Winnipeg
Ruth Pybus
Ruth Hi?ford
Isabel Smith
Wonieg
Busch
Margaret Busch
Singoosh Lake
Jeff Platt
Engineers
E. Ridgeway
Endcliffe r Miss Sybil Henderson Returns to Winnipeg
Miss Sybil Henderson returned to Winnipeg Thursday after six weeks at her home Mrs N Pitts accompanied her sister Mrs Kurchask of Shevlin to Winnipeg Friday. E A Woodard came home from hospital Saturday. Delmar Joyce of the RCASC Winnipeg was home for the weekend. Church services by Rev E S Dixon Sunday evening and every Sunday. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Henderson
Winnipeg
Rossburn Social Notes and Local Travels
Miss Beth McDonald visits relatives in Carberry. Miss Isobel Douglas left for Winnipeg on Monday July 29 for a vacation. Alex Strank of the PPCLI Winnipeg visited at his parents’ home. Vic Mitchell of Red Lake Ont. visits his parents. M Paiser and Hymie left July 31 for Watrous and Saskatoon. Mr and Mrs Mushumanski and Bill Palubinik spent the weekend at Vita. Eleanor Lindsay returned home after summer school. A concert July 30 in Rossburn aided England evacuees, by Winnipeg artists. Mrs Lloyd Duncanson and Mrs H McIntosh returned home from Winnipeg. We are happy to hear that Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth McDonald
Carberry
Isobel Douglas
Winnipeg
Alex. Strank
PPCLI
Vic Mitchell
Red Lake
Ont
M. Paiser
Watrous
Saskatoon
Mushumanski
Bill Palubinik
Birdtail
Vita
Man
Eleanor Lindsay
Rossburn
England
Lloyd Duncanson
Victoria Hospital
H. Mcintosh
Pioneer of Angusville Buried af Russell
Francis Angus, 79, longtime Angusville resident, died at his Russell home last Wednesday July 31. He came from Tucker Smith Ontario in 1882 and farmed 54 years, married Sara McLeod in 1691, retired to Russell a year ago. An United church board member and Angus school trustee, he was a 35-year Oddfellow. Funeral Friday August 2 at United church Russell with LOOF pallbearers. Surviving: widow four daughters and three sons, five grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Angus
Angusville
Russell
Angus
Tuckersmith
Ont
Dauphin Ite
Sara McLeod
United Church Board
Angus School
United Church
Dixon
Russell Cemetery
John
William Chaytor
William Rinn
John Angus
James Grainger
Lechowicz
W. Rinn
Ross McFarlane
Claudeboye
Margaret
Jessie
Robert
Nipigon
Albert
James
The
Cameron Highlanders
William
Samuel
Chas. Ackroyd
Winnipeg and area residents join social notices
Duncanson recovering after operation. Mrs J G Stitt and her two sisters drove to Fort William for a sister's wedding. Miss Joyce Schwartz left for Winnipeg after holidays. Miss Miriam Earn returned to Winnipeg. Bill Dawson visiting relatives in Saskatoon. Harris Huston left for the east then naval duties overseas. Ernie Pash Winnipeg Rifles visited Miss Hazel Irwin. Dr S Peikett Winnipeg weekend guest of Mr and Mrs M Peikett. Miss Loretta Spearman of Hamilton guest of Miss Edith McKague. Miss Ada Brown returned to Winnipeg after weeks here. Dixon Stitt and daughter Kay returned to Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Irwin
S. Peikett
Winnipeg
M. Peikett
Loretta Spearman
Hamiota
Edith McKague
Ada Brown
Dixon Stitt
Kay
Twin Brae Notes and Local Happenings in Winnipeg Area
Twin Brae residents Mr and Mrs Gertz spend a few days in Winnipeg. Mor car skidded and hung on a steep bank with inches to spare. Congratulations to John Brenzan and Miss Elsie Prokoustz who wed last Sunday and will live on John's farm three miles north of Twin Brae. Annie Lawson returns from Belmont visit. Neighbor Harry Adams enjoys a holiday on his homestead.
C C F Nominates H J Peddie For Russell Constituency
The C C F nominated Hedrick J. Peddie by acclamation to contest the Russell riding at the Angusville convention held last Wednesday. L. R. Ryan withdrew, and 62 delegates from 18 of 22 polls attended despite rain. A public meeting followed with S H Knowles, Wpe C C F provincial president, praising farm legislation, and outlining party aims for democratic reform and a planned economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick J. Peddie
Russell
Angusville
Peddie
L. R. Ryan
Foxwarren
Stanley H. Knowles
Wpe
C. C.F
S. J. Fallon
Canada
S. H. Knowles
W. G. Doidge
Nick Chuchrueh
H. J. Peddie
N. Chopp
James Ewbank
T. A. Wiss
Birtle
J. A. Foga
John Nahirniak
Ruthenia
Hedrick Peddie
Angusville Committee
Anthony Woroneiski
Nick Chuchmuch
Ottawa
Msketirg
Ralston
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Banner
A. J. Lawrence
G. A. Meres
J. Ki. Fenton
Thos. Keating
Silver Creek
Kigur Ring
Keating
Jas. Keating
Birdtail Valley
Bonnycastle
Ce Ee
W. Ws
H. P. Barrett
Dauphin
Shellmouth
H. J. Teulon
Russell Town
Amiens
Westbourne St
Wwn
Minnie Bily
Millwood
J. W. Currie
Peter McRostie
James McKay
D. Dunn
Albert McRostie
J. C. McGinnis
Minnedosa
R. G. Watson
Edmonton
David Hough
Robert Peden
Little Dot
T. C. Edwndson
Merry Dance
Jas, Langford
Barry Rose
Cooper
Silverton
Western
NAVY
Britain
Fleet Air Arm
Kelso
George Rolse
Roblin
Schappert
Margo
Vancouver
Fred Kiske
Litzenberg
Roy Brekenridge
Natha Staples
H. Lorimer
Campbell
Victoria
John Adams
Jack Thom
Guy Coulter
R. Cammidge
Jackson
Madge Lake
Neuls
Charlie
Honey and Son
Kesnesky
Endcliffe
Vets’ Hall
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