Russell School Opens Under Mr Blackwell Principal
The Russell school opens on Monday with Mr Blackwell as principal and Miss Baird and Miss Lee as assistants. Miss McClurey of Winnipeg becomes book-keeper at Smellie Bros. & Co. Three dozen cattle cars from Rush Lake mark the largest shipment from Assiniboia, bought by Mullins and Wilson from the Canadian Land and Ranch Company. The Aarage gang arrived Tuesday to Shellmouth for a new Assiniboine bridge. Reverend Holmes resigns Russell Methodist pastorate, Mr J Chapman to conduct services. Piping for the new lighting system arrives and street piping will start soon. Rapid progress noted on Mr Hill's store and the Merchants Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mr. Blackwell
Baird
Miss Lee
Miss McClurey
Winnipeg
Smellie Bros. & Co
Rush Lake
Assiniboia
Mullins and Wilson
Canadian Land and Ranch Company
Aarage
Shellmouth
Assiniboine
J. Holmes
Russell Methodist Church
J. Chapman
Engagements and harvest leave mark 1916 notices
In a special town council meeting a grant of 2500 dollars was approved for Patriotic and Red Cross funds. Aileen Cope announced her engagement to Pte J Wilson Stitt of the 226th Battalion CEP with a wedding planned for August 30. A train with 500 soldiers from the 214th Saskatchewan Wild Cats passed through en route to Wadena. Harvest leave saw many from the 226th and 200 Battalion in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soumeil
Red Cross
G. A. Cope
Aileen
J. Wilson Stitt
226Th Battalion
CEP
214Th Battalion
Saskatchewan Wild Cats
Wadena
Boultons Attend A. M. Convention at Hamilton
Ten years ago in 1931 Mr and Mrs D E Boulton attended the A M Convention at Hamilton representing the Ladies Auxiliary and the branch of the A M Y The wedding of Miss Gorgin Frig to Mr Sorill Stoct was planned at Home Street United Church Winnipeg for Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E Boulton
Hamilton
Ladies Axillary
Miss Gorgin
Frig
Sorill Stoct
Home Street United Church
Winnipeg
Donald Peddie Pioneer Farmer Dies in Silver Creek
Donald Peddie a long time Silver Creek resident died Monday in Sacred Heart hospital at 85. Born in Stratford Ontario he came west in 1885 homesteaded near Silver Creek and served on the Silver Creek Municipal Council. He was an elder at Silverton United Church and a United Grain Growers member. He leaves four sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Peddie
Sacred Heart Hospital
Silverton United Church
Silver Creek
R. Leighton
Mr. Peddie
Stratford
Ont
Peddie
Silverton
Silveron
Thomas Callin
Russell
A. Livingston
Fremont
Nebraska
W. Reed
Binano Brothers
John
Robert
Angusville couple mark anniversary after 52 years
Angusville Manitoba residents celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary on Thursday. They wed August 14, 1889 at St Boyle Manitoba. Mrs Shepherd's late-19th century arrival from Scotland linked to Rossburn district. The couple has three sons Frank Winnipeg William Pilot Mound Elmer Angusville and daughter Ethel Ridge Great Falls with nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Simpson Shepherd
Angusville
Man
St Boyle
Shepherd
Annie Laurie McKinnon
Guestserry
Scotland
Canada
Rossburn
Mr. Shepherd
Oil Springs
Ontario
John Shepherd
Birtie
Frank
Winnipeg
William
Pilot Mound
Elmer
Ethel Ridge
Great Fall
Fur drive aids Canadian Navy war effort in Russell
The Russell Red Cross asks residents to donate fur scraps coats collars cuffs and any fur pieces to line jackets for Canadian Navy personnel. Drop spots include the local drug store and Louis confectionery. A Saturday evening fundraiser at the old waffle stand offers coffee and a hamburger to encourage donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Red Cross
Rcn.v.r
Drug Store
Louis Confectionery
Neighborhood Happenings Highlights Local Travel Visits
Mrs. R. Burg returns to Chicago after several days with Mr. and Mrs. M. Paisner. Miss Ethel Rabinovitch of Winnipeg visits Mr. and Mrs. M. Peikoff. Miss Lillian Urbanowski resumes teaching duties in Deloraine. Olga Skorobohach goes to Winnipeg to finish stenography after a holiday visit. Dr. and Mrs. Braunstein in Virden for a doctor's convention. RCAF member returns to Portage la Prairie after extended leave here. Mrs. H. MacDonald and Dale go back to Winnipeg after time with Mrs. B. MacDonald. Isobel Douglas spends the weekend at home. Lorraine Alexander visits parents here for a day. Families visit Clear Lake and Shoal Lake, with trips to Brandon. Duncanson spends the weekend at home. Loretta Spearman of Hamiota holidays here with Edith McKague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Burg
Chicago
M. Paisner
Ethel Rabinovitch
Winnipeg
M. Peikoff
Lillian Urbanowski
Deloraine
Olga Skorobohach
D. Braunstein
Virden
Braunstein
RCAF
Portage
Prairie
H. MacDonald
Dale
B. MacDonald
Isobel Douglas
Lorraine Alexander
Douglas
Isobel
Margaret Duncanson
Patsy Alexander
Viola McKenzie
Clear Lake
Alexander
L. Duncanson
Margaret
Bill Johnson
Shoal Lake
Kenney
Delores
Brandon
Duncanson
Loretta Spearman
Hamiota
Edith McKague
Inglis and area school changes and social notices
Jack Gibson starts as teacher at Thunder Creek school and Inglis school re opens with Copeland as Principal and Bell and McLean on staff. Residents return to duties after holidays while others visit, entertain, and host events ranging from tea for Mrs Dawson leaving town to Red Cross quilting at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gibson
Thunder Creek
Mass V. Bell
Inglis
Ruth
Irene Adams
Copeland
Winnipeg
B. Bell
M. McLean
Shoal Lake
Godfrey Cammidge
Lamb Bros
Hederson
Jack Dawson
Dawson
Selsgirth
C. E. Howe
Tummel
Herb. Adams
Osgoode Adams
Churchbridge
Sask
By Crawford
RCAF
Glen Poulter
Yorkton
Herb Lorimer
Edwin Armstrong
Red Cross
Leslie Switzer
Flin Flon
Ana
Breckenridge
Ed. Lindley
Mistatim
Jas. de la Mare
Farewell party and local departures spark town notes
Shellmouth held a farewell party Friday for Doug Herbert who left Sunday to attend a Wireless school in Winnipeg. W L Pennington left Sunday for Winnipeg on business. Mrs Stevenson marked her 83rd birthday on Sunday August 17. Miss M and G Busch returned Tuesday from a month at the coast. Georgina heads to Port Moody B C to teach domestic science. Miss Margaret Witty left Tuesday to teach near Cartwright Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Herbert
Wireless School
Winnipeg
W. L. Pennington
Stevenson
G. Busch
Georgina
Port Moody
B.C
Margaret Witty
Cartwright
Man
Silverton School to Open Wednesday under Miss Brook
News notes list Silverton School opening on Wednesday with Miss Brook in charge. Mrs. D C Stewart and daughter Mrs. Tunningley return from summer vacation. Sympathy to the Peddie family for Donald Peddie’s passing after a two week illness at Sacred Heart hospital. Various local updates on travel, visits, and farm work amid frequent rain showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Brook
D. C. Stewart
Tunningley
Donald Peddie
Sacred Heart Hospital
Cole
Iris
Bell
Drunken Driving Charges Held in Inglis Manitoba
Mike Bell of Inglis was sentenced to thirty days in Brandon gaol plus costs after a drunken driving conviction by Magistrate G A Lauman. Pat Bovier and Henry Patenaude of Bogey Creek were convicted and fined $20 with costs. Their car overturned four miles west of Inglis on No 31. Bell’s car was impounded and his license confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bell
Inglis
Brandon
G. A. Lauman
Birtle
Pat Bovier
Henry Patenaude
Bogey Creek
Lauman
Bell
Bovier
Quiet August Weddings Unite Edith and Two Groomed Couples
A quiet wedding occurred on August 14 at the Sudbury home with Rev. J E McNeill officiating as Edith Winifred Sudbury wed George Robert Witty. The couple, who will reside near Russell, left for a short trip after the ceremony. In Toronto, Edith Francis Moulson wed Claire Hamilton Peden on August 14 at the Hamilton home with Rev. Eastman presiding and music by Mrs Eastman. The bride wore a Queen's Blue sheer wool dress. the couple will settle in Niagara Falls after Muskoka Lakes and Meaford motor trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sudbury
J. E. McNeill
Edith Winnifred
George Robert Witty
E. Witty
Shellmouth
Margaret Witty
Muskoka Lakes
Meaford
Niagra Falls
Weekend Visits Span Prairie Towns And Camps
Angusville and Quill Lake visitors include Mr and Mrs Earl Walker Mrs C Walker and Larry Gar liner from Saskatoon. Chisholm Mildred Ar deth visit Neepawa. Roberta Chisholm joins from Carlee. Local soldiers on leave include Glen Grainger Adolph Siwak Joe Penonzek John and Ben Angus. Bernie Woodkey enjoys holidays in Inglis. Betty Werschler visits Wilma Schaan. Mrs W Blight and son Billy stay with Blight family. Aircraftsman Andrews of the —
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Walker
C. Walker
Larry
Fern Garliner
Quill Lake
Sask
C. F. Walker
R. Chisholm
Mildred
Ardeth
Neepawa
Roberta Chisholm
Carlee
Glen Grainger
Adolph Siwak
Joe Penonzek
John
Manitoba Constables Help With Farm Stocking Drive
About thirty Ontario farmers assisted by roughly thirty constables from Manitoba Volunteer Reserve stocked farm crops across Russell and Norman Young farms. Wm Yeates hospital and Norman Young recuperate from injuries as the effort stocks over sixty acres of crops amid shortages and ongoing manufacturing delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Russell
Wm Yeates
Norman Young
Wm. Yeats
Sacred Heart Hospital
Gasoline efficiency at varied speeds
Data shows how car economy shifts with driving conditions. At constant speeds from 9 to 70 mph, mileage ranges from 24.6 to 198 miles per gallon, peaking near moderate speeds and dropping at higher speeds.
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Godjam
Dambacha
P. H. Nelson
Manitoba Post- Masters Association
A.M. Prat
Manioba Command
A. and N. V. Association
Ned Choss Notes
Nev. R. Leignton
Rev. J. McNeill
Silver Beach
Britain
ITTY
Sudbury
Peden-Moulson
The
Brath Bobumn
Johnny
Bill
Hepburn
England
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