Russell Topics and Local Happenings From Early 1903
The item lists D Huggins chosen as principal of the Russell Reboot and lists crop buyers including Imperial Elevator Co and Northern Elevator Co. It notes Silver Creek rifle team participants at Minnedosa, a Shellmouth voters list with 661 names, and Russell tennis participants led by Miss Roger and Messrs. Williams Tait Leighton Tingley. Russell School hiring and openings feature Principal Ney, Miss McLean and others. a quiet wedding in Dropmore, and new garage construction on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Huggins
Birtle
Russell
Imperial ‘Elevator Co
Northern Elevator Co
Shellmouth
Vart
Bimscarth
Miss Roger
Leighton
G. Leslar
Dropmore
Lucy Leslar
Sydney Wishart
Russell School
Brownlee
Wallace
Threshing Begins in Fox Warren District
The first threshing in the Fox Warren district began August 10 west of Fox Warren. Renown wheat yields near 40 bushels per acre, while Marquis yields 6 to 7. both crops benefited from summer fallow and fertiliser. Marquis grades a special and Renown grades No 1 Northern or No 1 Hard. rust resistant varieties are expected to dominate next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Marquis
Sam
Ceres
Reward
Delinquents Must Pay Light Bills or Be Left in the Dark
Town council ordered electric customers three months in arrears to pay in full by August 25 or face loss of power. Meeting also approved two pig permits and approved bills totaling 1071.12 with Mayor Hembroft presiding and all councillors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedric
Hembroft
Miss Mary Smith Victim of Fatal Accidental Shooting
Miss Mary Louise Frances Smith 35 of a farm south east of Russell died Saturday morning in a tragic accident. She reportedly tripped on a tog while checking a chicken house and was killed by a shotgun she carried. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Henry Smith sister Mrs Andrew Strachan Balmoral Man and brothers Stanley Donald William funeral at Christ Church with Rev R C Matthews officiating. Interment Russell cemetery. Pallbearers named J C Boulton D E Boulton A Astbury EB W Robertson Lorne Callin H R Shipley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Frances Smith
Henry Smith
Russell
Miss Smith
Andrew Strachan
Balmoral
Man
Stanley
Donald
William
Chhrist Church
R. C. Matthews
Russell Cemetery
J. C. Boulton
D. E. Boulton
A. Astbury
EB. W. Robertson
Lorne Callin
H. R. Shipley
Wedding of Lacy Edith Gillies Wardie Ends In Elegant Aug Wedding
A formal ceremony on Saturday at the Wardle home in Dropmore united Lacy Edith Gillies Wardie and Malcolm Gilles of Lenore. The service was led by Rev Nash with the bridal party including twin sister Mary and Plaabeth Hunt. Guests enjoyed luncheon then the couple left for Kenora. they will reside at 15 Regent St Transcona where Mr Gilles joins the Collegiate staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dropmore
Mary
Plaabeth
Hunt
Beldermaidn
Ia. Anderson
A. Grundy
Makaroff
Kenora
Mrs. Gillies
Regent St
Transcona
Giles
Storms Cause Seven and Half Million Dollar Damage in Britain
Last week storms struck Britain causing damage estimated at seven and a half million dollars. Authorities assess property losses across multiple counties as homes, roads, and businesses suffered impact. Emergency crews mobilized to address flooding and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Neighborhood Happenings and Visits Across the District
A local notice listing residents returning from Winnipeg visits and weekend gatherings. Mentions Mr and Mrs Dwyer, birth of a daughter at Sacred Heart Hospital in Russell, numerous relatives visiting Winnipeg, trips to Brandon and Dauphin, and holiday gatherings. Hail damage to grain reported as farmers assess losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
Winnipeg
Pusty
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russel
McCrae
Nut Mountain
Sask
Scott Marshall
A. McKay
Scotty Hansen
Lois
Mery
Margaret Richardson
B. Crawford
Doris
Gwen Bryant
Elvin
Alexaner
George Robb
Rochedale
Jack Dawson
Brandon
Ancasippt School
Andy Crawford
Shoal Lake
Rene
C. Crawfords
Aise Crawford
RM. Anderson
W. C. Anderson
Clear Lake
Dauphin
Grandview
J. McFadyen
York
Johnstone
Silver Beach
H. Smith
Corn roast aids United church at Royston gravel pit
Friday night event at the Royston gravel pit raises funds for the United church. Miss Gwen Sudbury visits town for a few days. Mrs. Stevenson celebrates 10th birthday on August 17. Miss Nora Stewart spends holidays with her mother Mrs. D. Stewer. School opens in Royston with Miss Edith Sudbury in charge. Dacre Boulton spends days in Shellsouth. Herbert Krevolt leads the B.A. elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston
United Church
Gwen Sudbury
Stevenson
Nora Stewart
D. Stewer
Edith Sudbury
Charg Dacre
Former Russellite Dies in Vancouver
Word arrived this week of the death of Robert Thomson in Vancouver British Columbia. A former member of the Glen and Thomson law firm in Russell he moved to the Pacific coast years ago. In Russell he was active in the community, past master of the Masonic lodge and a Knox United church member. He is survived by his widow and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘Thomson
Vancouver
B.C
Thomson
Glen & Thomson
Russell
Beng
Massonie Lodge
Knox United Church
World of Wheat rust epidemic hits Prairie farmers
A rust outbreak harmed crops on susceptible wheat varieties like Marquis Ceres Reward Garnet and Red Robe. New rust resistant strains performed well, offering hope for next season as Canada looks to released varieties from the Dominion Rust Laboratory. Improved seed availability may help farmers meet demand at moderate costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
Ceres
Reward
Garnet
Red Robe
Dominion Rust Research Laboratory
North Cigna
Continent
United Kingdom
U. S. Pacific
Europe
Danube Basin
Germany
United States
Poland
Japan
France
India
Endcliffe Guests and Local Hail Storm Touch Rural District
Mrs W P Stewart returned from a two week visit with the Gunns of Salt oats. Miss Eunice McLean of Binscarth visits Crerar Morrison of Shellmouth. Eva Rea and Les of Brightside visit the Schweims. Donnie Moyes of Winnipeg joins the Hendersons. Three carloads of youths enjoyed the water at Silver Beach in an annual outing. A recent hail storm hit Edcliffe, a decade of hard years leaves farmers hopeful for a good crop despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alias Kathleen Morrison
Shell‘mouth
John Schweim
Eva Rea
Les
Brightside
John Moyes
Donnie
Winni-peg
W. H. Henderson
Silver Beach
Eadcliffe
Brandon College Affiliated with University of Manitoba
Brandon College will remain open serving Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan as it affiliates with the University of Manitoba. Government aid of 15000 dollars supports continued operations offering Grade XII and BA BSc courses, pre medical work, and entrance paths to civil and electrical engineering and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Brandon College
Western Canada
University of Manitoba
Western Manitoba
Wesern
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Brandon College Announces Fall Lecture Series
District supporters urged to back Brandon College to boost influence. Grade XI and Arta TI lectures begin September 21 and Arte MI and IV on September 28. Applications must be filed with the Registrar without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon College
Brandop College
Last Weekly Half Holidays End in Russell for Year
Yesterday marked the third Wednesday in August as the final weekly half holiday in Russell for this year. Businesses observing the holiday will resume all-day Wednesday hours starting now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Town council urged to fix Main street after heavy rain
Merchants urged Winnipeg authorities to back a hard-surface repair on Main Street after Sunday and Monday rains. An active board of trade should press for a united merchant front to secure attention and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Russell
Winnipeg
Board of Trade
Shellmouth council minutes review August 6 1938
The RM of Shellmouth held its monthly meeting at Dropmore on August 6 1938 with the reeve and all councillors present. The Court of Revision heard electors roll applications and minutes from the prior meeting were adopted. Various by laws and road matters were approved, and numerous expenses were approved including Health, hospital, hardware, posts, and clerical fees. Secretary-Treasurer Bradleyaunt adjourned the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth
Dropmore
N.W
N.W. 19
S.W
W. Hancock
S.B
Lerize
Dept of Health
Mike Horesko
Dauphin Gen
Antiniuk
Canada Ignatron
B.A. ‘Hunt
RM. Shellmouth
J. Kreuger
E. J. Threinen
N. Pavlenko
M. A. Cameron
J. Craig
Cert
A. G. Busch
McFayden
W. Davidson
D. Williams
W. Rawlings
A. Ralston
Western Municipal News
G. Ursulak
Onofrichuk
Evantsl
B. Bradleyaiunt
Silver Creek Council Minutes August 10 1938 Angusville
Council met with all members present chaired by Reeve John Hyde at Angusville. Motions approved pension for blindness and Old Age pension for Jacko Datrwa. license for Nick Sidoryk denied. monthly cheque to Mrs. Jennie Freeman for care of Mrs. A Davidson. tax sale set for December 8 1988. accounts $295.02 and relief $48.98 paid. meeting adjourned at call of Reeve. P W Chittick secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Angusville
Jennie Freeman
A. Davidson
P. W. Chittick
Winnipeg Bible Institute Sees Rising Enrollment
For eleven years the Wine lves Bible Institute reports increased Christian education enrollment in the Prairie Provinces. The school offers a three year program in English Bible Theology History and Criticism Christian Education Preaching and Pastoral Work with a one year preparatory course. Tuition is free apart from a small registration fee and applicants are urged to write for details to 103 Furby Winnipeg Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lves Bible Institute
Prairie Provinces
Winnipeg
Bible Institute
Christian Fellowship
Winnipeg Bible Institute
Furby
Man
Christ Church Notes On Compensation Promise In War Context
A report states Franco pledges compensation amid tensions as British ships reportedly attacked deliberate actions by Spanish warplanes provoke urgent wartime responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
Proration Benefits Consumers and Producers Alike
The article explains oil field proration in Turner Valley, showing how limiting output distributes scarce market demand. It notes proration preserves market balance, protects consumers, and prevents overproduction by sharing available capacity among producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Valley
Upcoming Dances Highlight Rossburn Benefit and Ells Labor Day
An August 18 benefit dance at Rossburn and a September 7 Labor Day dance by Ells are listed as upcoming social events. Both gatherings invite community participation and fundraising opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
S—Ells
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A. Oparrow
D'Arcy Avie
Mise Jessie R
A. R. McIntyre
Wm. Laird
Watrous
Bew Telephone Exchange
Synder Bros
Portage, la Prairie
Home Bank of Canada
Louis Mink
W. Broadfoot
Silverton
PF. B. Johnstone
U.gg
Endelitte
Mosburn
Inglis School
Charles Langford
Miss K. Sargent
Allbright
Enderjife School
Misa Searth
Seeburn
Mary Smith
Inglis
A. G. Strange
Endcliffe
W. P. Stewart
George Gunn
Saltoats
Eunice McLean
Binscarth
Mrs
A.M. Crerar
Manitoba University
Christ Church
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