1900 Shipping Cattle to Manchester England From Russell
H A Mullins shipped 13 carloads of cattle from Russell destined for Manchester England. A movement to build skating and curling rink gains citizen support. Wheat yield in Manitoba and the North-West Territories forecast at 20 million bushels, perhaps half a crop. Local farms report bumper yields and several building projects in Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Mullins
Russell
Manchester
England
Manitoba
North- West Territories
H. Black
Minniska
Recruiting Opens for Volunteer Reserve
Man power join lists open to men 18 and over for a local Manitoba veterans unit. proposed three divisions with training at Inglis Angusville and Russell. Enrolment contacts are B Bradley-Hunt Drop More R Cammidge W McCay and R C McLennan with September 7 deadline. Officers to be named after registration and sworn in as special constables. Training includes musketry infantry drill first aid and more to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Key Men
Veterans Organization
Inglis
Angusville
Russell
B. Bradley-Hunt
Dropmore
R. Cammidge
W. McCay
R. C. McLennan
Manitobe
PenOOL Reopens With Three Staff Changes
The article notes a two months break and the fall term restart with three staff changes in the local schools. J T Norquay and Mrs Lee take over duties from Lorne Tyndale and Tom Veazey, while Thos D Grafton replaces Lawrence Bennett in Grade 8. The complete staff includes J A Peterson as principal and eight teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T.norquay
St. Vital
Lee
Foxwarren
Lorne Tyndale
Tom Veazey
Thos. D. Grafton
Oaks River
Lawrence Bennett
Norquay
French
Air Force
J. A. Peterson
Grafton
Alice Davies
Gertrude Staples
Mary Jean Coulter
Jessie Kelso
Silverton M F A Endorses Grain and Farm Finance Proposals
Silverton local of the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture met Monday night to discuss grain marketing and farm finance. Earl Keating reported on MFA and Western Conference sessions, and the group endorsed the MFA brief calling for federal financial aid, bank guarantees up to 50 percent of stored grain value, interchangeable delivery quotas, and debt adjustment legislation. If Ottawa acts slowly the group urged a provincial moratorium and carload pricing for quota grain. Councillor Robertson reported on Silver Creek, and the council backed interchangeable quotas. A motion also urged MP Griffin to extend the Manitoba Debt Adjustment Act to protect farmers, with Keating presiding and Coulter as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture
Earl Keating
Mp.a
MFA
Bracken
Ottawa
N. A. Robertson
Silver Creek Council
Hon. B. Griffiths
Earle Keating
Alwyn Coulter
Russell Theatre Reopens With Charity Opening Night
The renovated Russell Theatre will hold a formal opening Monday night September 2. Twenty five percent of receipts go to the Red Cross. The theatre recently bought by Mrs. Peebles has been redecorated inside and out with new projection and sound equipment. The feature film is The Cat and The Canary starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Theatre
Red Cross
Pioneer resident Margaret Thomson dies at Togo Sask
Funeral services were held for Mrs Wesley Thomson at the United Church in Togo on August 25. Born Margaret Smith, she was a Boulton district pioneer who married Wesley Thomson in 1885. She moved to Togo and resided there, survived by three sons, two daughters, three brothers, and two sisters. Burial followed in the family plot at Togo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Sask
United Church
Wesley Thomson
Shirley Patterson Crowned Miss California 1940 at Venice Mardi Gras
Shirley Patterson, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B F Patterson of Eagle Rock California, was chosen Miss California for 1940 in a Venice Mardi Gras beauty contest. A Eagle Rock high school senior, she enjoys swimming and archery and is junior champion of Southern California in archery. She wins a cup and a week long public appearance contract at a nightclub and theater. Patterson's father once lived in the Bolton district. his sister, Mrs. Charles McDonald, lives in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Patterson
B. F. Patterson
Eagle Rock
Calif
California
Venice Mardi Gras
Boulton
Chas. McDonald
Russell
Inglis Area Happenings and Community Notes
Miss Ruth Adams left Monday to resume training at St Boni face hospital. Mrs Thomson’s funeral in Togo Sask drew many friends of the Cammidge, Alex and Kenny Smith. The W L will hold their monthly meeting September 4 at Mrs B Richardson’s. Inglis school reopened with Dwyer, Bell and Hay in charge. Inglis Ladies War Work shipped blankets to Red Cross and listed many items. Damp harvest weather, Watt Broadfoot works on Hertlein’s new house. Birthday wishes to R M Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Adams
St. Boniface Hospital
Geo. Cammidge
Alex
Kenny Smith
Thomson
Togo
Saskire
Cammidge
Harry Armstrong
Robt. Dunn
Mildred
Beatrice
Margaret MacNeelands
Elliott
Winnipeg
W.L
Joan
Inglis Ladies’ War Work Committee
Red Cross
Fairfields
Visit to Findlay Home in Kenville Manitoba
Silverton visitors included Mr and Mrs Warrid Coulter Betty Ebern and Lois Cochrane at the Roy Findlay home in Kenville Manitoba Betty will remain with her aunt and attend school there again Mr and Mrs Roy Anderson were also there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrid Coulter
Betty Ebern
Lois Cochrane
Roy Findlay
Kenville
Man
Betty
Roy Anderson
W A meeting notices and local society travel blurbs
Shellmouth. The W A will meet at the home of Mrs E R Ridgeway Thursday Sept Sb at 3 pm All ladies are cordially invited Mrs Naffsiger nee Vida Wright and son Jack and daughter Betty of Fullerton Calif spent Saturday in town renewing old acquaintance A Busch accompanied by his mother Miss Ruth Goodbun A Busch of Domain and B Patterson of Dacotah Man motored to Winnipeg Sunday School opend Monday with Miss Cooper of Foxwarren in charge of the junior room and Miss M Busch substituting for Mr Clergy of Grandview Mr Herbert returned home from the Russell hospital Sunday Miss E Busch left Monday for her school at Willon Man Miss M Witty began her teaching duties at Thunder Creek last Wednesday Miss Bessie Patterson began teaching at Castleavery Thursday Mr and Mrs C L Miller left Monday for their home at Mc Auley Mrs Vosper and Glen left for Winnipeg Monday night after having spent their holidays at her home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
E. R. Ridgeway
Naffsiger
Vida Wright
Jack
Betty
Fullerton
Calif
A. Busch
Ruth Goodbun
Domain
B. Patterson
Dacotah
Man
Winnipeg
Miss Cooper
Foxwarren
M. Busch
Clergy
Grandview
Mr. Herbert
Russell Hospital
E. Busch
Willon
M. Witty
Thunder Creek
Bessie Patterson
Castleavery
C. L. Miller
McAuley
Harrowby Social Notes Include Visitors and Local Death
Harrowby and district residents host and visit relatives with Ed Dilts of P P C L 1 at home. Archie Galbraith now operates the local elevator. Miss Clara Dilts returns from Sacred Heart Hospital after an appendix operation. Albiena Louise Dilts, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dilts, dies at Sacred Heart Hospital August 20 and is interred at Harrowby Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cannon
Kenora
N. Dent
Binscarth
Jack Bailey
Cicily Percy
Decker
Albiena Louise
Chas
Dilts
Sacred Heart Hospital
Harrowby Cemetery
District Exhibitors Dominate Brandon 39th Flower Show
Brandon hosts its 39th horticultural show with Russell and Angusville exhibitors sweeping vegetable and flower classes. R G Ledingham dominates gladioli with 10 firsts seven seconds and one third, plus the Aikins cup for best 12 named gladioli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Russell
Angusville
R. G. Ledingham
George Snight
M. Luba
4J. Chuchmuch
P. F. Pushka
Ledingham
Angusville Gardeners
Luba
Chuchmuch
Pushka
George Knight
Regina
RCMP Extends Firearm Registration to All Weapons
The RCMP extends registration rules beyond revolvers to all firearms including rifles and shotguns. Registration due by September 15 with the RCMP. Rifle and shotgun purchases now require police permits. Local RCMP plan visits to register owners in Russell and district. provide details on type model number calibre gauge action and serial number. Non residents importing sporting firearms need permits from Ottawa. Aliens repossessing surrendered weapons must also obtain permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Council
RCMP
Russell
R. C. M. Police
Ottawa
Knox United Church Sunday Schedule and Talks
Knox United Church listings for Sunday September 1 include 11 am service on how to get ready for church focusing on worshipper preparation followed by 12:00 Church School session and 7 pm discussion on private interest and the public good a pre labor day event described as a discussion session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Paul
Yorkton
Rossburn
Roblin
Silver Creek
W. Crerar
D. Welles
H. Cochrane
R. J. Coulter
Jos. A. Callin
W. P. Spooner
Shell‘mouth
Rumnell School
Hutchison
McManus
Collinson
Setter
Kelso
McDonald
T.mclennan
Assessippi
Sadie Barbara McLennan
Amice M. Robin
Weepears
Boles
Glen Ewan
Violet
Edwin ‘Moore
Thomas
Isaac H. Maynes
Chas. Lee
Silver Beach
Dean
Rebecca J. Ried
A. K. Gibson
Birtle
Union Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
L. Poulin
Grand Central Hotel
Tom Gilmour
Wings of Empire
Canada
Penool
Silverton M. F. A
Bert Anderson
Watt Broadfoot
Fred Hertlein
R.M. Anderson
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve
Shellmouth
Harrowby
R.C.M. P
Vet's Hall
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