Years Ago Highlights From August 1905 to 1935
A compilation of eras from the Treasured August issues notes Plowman and Anderson buying a cement block machine and booking orders for house building. tennis winners including Miss Boulton and L. Boulton. first annual fair by Binsarth Agricultural Society. hires and sendoff of soldiers. land purchase for a creamery. local sports wins and grain contest results. 1925 picnic prizes. weed losses to prairie farmers estimated at 60 million. garden and boulevard winners. Memorial Decoration day turnout. 1935 Col H A Mullins appointed to the senate. Bert Robb begins cutting and threshing with a combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Teach
Norris Beamish
Bob Smellie
Three
Prairie Provinces
Tnsue
Farm Garden
J. W. Bell
W. Skinner
A. W. Jolley
W. Food
Col. H. A. Mullins
Senate
Bert Robb
Russell Pentecostal Hall Sunday School and Bible Study
Russell Pentecostal Loof hall hosts Sunday School at 1 pm with Devo tonal at 2 30 pm and Bible Study and Prayer at 4 pm in Pasay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Pentecostal
Hall
Devotonal
Lieut Lorne V. Tyndale Presumed Dead
Lieut Lorne V. Tyndale, missing over enemy territory since August 30, is officially presumed dead. He enlisted in 1941 and trained in Edmonton Lethbridge and Rivers, taught at No. 5 AOS Winnipeg for 15 months, and prior to enlisting was on the Russell Collegiate staff and principal at Angusville. He is survived by his wife Helen Mann of Angusville and a son Sandy, with his parents Mr and Mrs S T Ync Calle of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne V. Tyndale
Lorne
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Rivers
No. 5
AOS
Winnipeg
Russell Collegiate
Angusville
Helen Mann
Vets Rehabilitation Meeting Friday
Citizens' Committee for rehabilitation held a conference at the Fort Garry hotel in Winnipeg on August 7 and 8 under Dominion government invitation. Over 1,000,000 armed forces personnel await discharge and community support is urged. a public meeting will be held in Vets hall Russell on Friday August 17 at 8 pm with George Allen to report on the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee For Rehabilitation
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Vets
Russell
George Allen
Binscarth Sports Day Draws Large Local Crowd
Binscarth Agricultural Society staged a large one day sports event last Wednesday attracting near two thousand people, many from Russell. Sixteen ball teams competed in the tournament and horse and chariot races returned. Russell beat McAuley in baseball, lost to River, with Hackman and McLennan's teams also racing. Norman McLennan led chariot wins, top half mile titled “Top sy” and “Meddlesome Miss” won the one mile dash. Harness race honors split between Phil McKinney and Hi Volo Roy McCann. RCAF band from Rivers provided music for the day and evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binscarth
Binscarth Agricultural Society
Borce Racing
Binsearth
McAuley
Ak River
Lloyd Hackman
Norman McLennan
Topsy
Norman
Miss
McLennan
Hackman
Clarence Glasman
Phil McKinney
H. Bowley
Rossburn
V-J Day Celebrations Sweep Canada After Japan Surrender
News flash at six reports Japan had surrendered. Canadians erupt in rejoicing with dances, closed shops, and the Birtle sports crowd celebrating. Parties continue, with a V-J dance planned by the Business Girls' club and a day of thanksgiving. Chinese residents observe a two day holiday in gratitude for peace and the return of prisoners from Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Canada
Russell
Clement
Business Girls’ Club
Hong Kong
Mrs. M. Ledingham Buried Wednesday
Margaret Ledingham widow of W. Ledingham and former Pioneer druggist died Monday evening at her Russell home after seven weeks illness. Born 1866 in Ireland, she taught school after attending normal school in Owen Sound. She moved to Manitoba in 1896 and lived in Russell. A longtime Methodist and Missionary Society member, she enjoyed gardening. The funeral was held at Knox United Church with Rev. McNeill officiating. Burial followed in Russell cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband in 1933 and sons Russell and Bill in 1906 and 1939. Survived by daughter Rene McLeod, son George, and grandson Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ledingham
W. Ledingham
Dobbington
Grey County
Durham
Ont
Owen Sound
Manitoba
Russell
Ladies Aid
Society
The
Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Union
Presbyterian Church
Knox United Church
McNeill
A. E. Leifer
J.G. “ Kippan
J. W. Currie
F. L
Iver
H. Clee
F. T. Matheson
Russell Cemetery
Ledingham
Bill
Rene McLeod
George
Billy
Service Personnel To Be Guests At Smoker In Russell
All service and ex service personnel of this war are invited to a smoker in the A N Vets hall on Monday evening August 20. Russell community will entertain with games, singing, storytelling and refreshments starting at 10 30 PM. Civilians may buy a limited number of tickets from A G Smellie or E Sanderson. service personnel admitted free. Veterans returning from overseas asked to bring souvenirs for a display table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alll
A. & N. Vets
Russell
Elks’ Lodge
A. G. Smellie
E. Sanderson
Joverseas
Signet Ring Fund Row Totals 1574.18
Donations to the Signet ring fund for service and ex service personnel raise the total to 1574.18. Contributors include Koleshinski 2.00, Mrs J W Spencer 3.00, Mrs Glen Spencer 2.00, L C Boulton 5.00, J L McLennan 5.00, Mrs LeRoy Stevens 2.00, Walter Spencer 5.00, Wm Henderson 1.00, Mrs H B Payne 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signet Ring Fund
Koleshinski
J. W. Spencer
Glen Spencer
L. C. Boulton
J. L. McLennan
LeRoy Stevens
Walter. Spencer
Wm. Henderson
H. B. Payne
Auction Sale at Angusville by Archie Waggoner
Archie Waggoner conducts an auction of practically new household effects in Angusville on Wednesday August 29 hosted by auctioneers Staples and Braendle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Waggoner
Angusville
Staples & Braendle
Manitoba Premier Garson Outlines Postwar Economic Plan
Premier Garson argues Manitoba favors full employment high national income and strong social security as the postwar foundation. He urges complete cooperation within Canada’s federal system and flexible plans to fit national needs, noting the need to prevent trade restrictions and transform the Dominion Provincial financial system for mass production in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garson
Dominion
Ottawa
Manitoba
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Migration and farming trends in wartime Canada report
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics details 1931 to 1941 shifts with Saskatchewan losing 188,204 residents to other provinces while British Columbia and Ontario gain, reflecting postwar hopes and rural grading improvements. The piece notes farm product grading as a safeguard against inefficiency and calls for national standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
I!n 20
Saskatchewan
Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Alberta
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
British Columbia
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Farm Forum
Radio Forum
Sinth Column brings home servicemen and notices smokers
The Sinth Column reports welcoming home from overseas include Bill Forsythe and W.O. Jack Thom of the RC AF and E. Barker of the Army with plans for a smoker at the Vets hall next Monday. Also noted: Dominion government ends gasoline rationing. Main Street oiling. debates over dust versus oil on floors. atomic bomb power felt in Moscow. mailing list update and arrears disconnection. A W Rinn transferred to No. 11 Canadian Repair Depot. Bert Robb starts harvest. Canadian Legion meeting canceled with next session Sept 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Forsythe
W.O. Jack Thom
RCAF
E. Barker
Army
Levening
Vets
Local visitors and guests noted in town notes
Miss Evelyn Anning stayed with Mr and Mrs J A McKinnon over the weekend. Mrs F Maher of Swan River visits relatives and friends in town and district. Mr and Mrs Jack McGinnis of Minnedosa were weekend visitors. Miss Marjorie Peck en route to Toronto and Mrs Helen Coglin and Miss Jean Quick of Saskatoon are guests of Mrs Carr. Mr and Mrs D S McDougall of Karsack Sask visited with Mr and Mrs J G Drever last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Anning
J. A. McKinnon
F. Maher
Swan River
Jack McGinnis
Minnedosa
Marjorie Peck
Toronto
Helen Coglin
Jean Quick
Saskatoon
Carr
D. 8. McDougall
Karsack, Sask
J. G. Drever
Exchange plan for Mexican and Canadian agricultural students
Federico Sanchez dean of the Agricultural School of Coahuila proposes exchanging agricultural graduate students between Canada and Mexico. He recently visited Canada to select a herd of cattle as part of the exchange program discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Canada
Federico Sanchez
Agricultural School
State of Coahuila
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Banner
Seus
Binsarth Agricultural Society
Walter Needham
T. Hill & Son
Lieut. Wilson
Geo. Jenkins
J. McAndrew
Sid ‘Temple
Geo. Kingshaw
J. F. Bellamy
A. E. Eardley
79Th Battery
Prandon
Smellie Bros
C.N.R
Agricultural Society
R. Rannie
R. Calvert
L. We
Oats
Sam Hackman
R. J. Coulter
J. L. Davidon
L. V. Tyndale
Real Come Back
Dom
Department of Agriculture
By Frank Morriss
Good Roads Department
Russell Main
Moscows
A. W. Rinn
Thetaff
No. 11
Canadian Repot
England
Canadian Legion
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