The Old Days Banmer Puce 35 Years Ago Events
A fragmented page item recalls 35 years past local events including weddings, school plans, business changes, and community notes. It mentions Miss Darret Lennard wedding to Robert Stuart Cochrane, a singing class formed by principal Ney, and various people and places such as Radcliffe school, W. M. Berrington Inglis, and the Russell Ladies Band with several engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cate
Radcliffe School
F. J. Halling
J. Robinson
Boyd Thompson
Stellig Bros
Blane
Harowby
Russell
Alex. McDonagh
W. J. Calvert
Bishop of Brandon visits Anglican Churches in visiric
The Bishop of Brandon visited Reverend R. C. Matthews DS and the congregation at Matthews Church in Bin earth. He attended services, witnessed confirmations and baptisms, and gave an address. A brass tablet memorial was dedicated by the W.A. organist Mrs. Fowler was ill, with Gilbert A. Cope presiding at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop of
Brandon
Visiric
Rive
Coulstune
Lauren
Craigie
Carist Cource
Busseu
Enere
We Bisaop
Kwaith
AL Ld A.m
R. C. Matthews
Bineearth
Mayor H B Hembroff Appointed Delegate at Winnipeg Convention
Mayor H B Hembroff was named a delegate to the Union of Municipalities convention in Winnipeg to be held December 6 7 and 7. Councilor F T Matheson will speak on the tax scale on December 6. Only three parcels remain for sale to cover tax arrears. Accounts approved totaled 1176 49 for electric light town cemetery and rink. A bylaw canceling certain taxes was passed. All councilors were present with the mayor presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Hembrof
Union of Municipalities
Winnipeg
F. T. Matheson
Winter road program announced across provinces
The government公布s an all winter highway plan covering major trunk routes and 11 other roads kept open through January 1 barring severe weather. Key routes include Trans-Canada west from Winnipeg to Brandon and east to Whitemouth Beach and Gimli and connections to Emerson and Wawanesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Brandon
Whitemouth Beach
Gimli
Itonewall
Lord Selkiry
Emerson
Wawaness
Killarney
Botmsevain
Deloraine
International
Rapid City
Minnedoss
Neepawa
Whitemouth
Pine Falls
Beausejour
Belkirk
J & Honey Again Heads Clydesdale Club
The Russell Clydesdale Breeders' Club held its annual meeting at the Queen's Hotel with strong attendance. Reports were presented by the secretary, plans made for next season, and a committee appointed to select a stallion for 1939. EJ B Honey was elected president with James Res as vice-president and HR Barry as secretary treasurer. directors named Geo Forsythe, Watson Dunn, and J Peddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Clydesdale Breeders’ Club
Queen's Hotel
Seaon
Honey
James Res
HR Barry
M. Imeteman
Geo. Forsythe
Watson Dunn
J. Peddie
Coming Events List Dated Christmas Dance and Bingo
A fragment lists December events including L.C.B.A. dance in Angueville, Elka Turkey Bingo, Bachelor's Club dance at Angueville, and a hockey tournament at Russell, with an organization noted as 260.68 Christmas Denee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.C.B.A
Angueville
Elka
Turkey
Anguevile
Rusell
Org
Neighborhood Happenings in ME and Nearby Towns
Fragmented notes report Greiser and Fred visiting town Sunday to celebrate a birthday for Mrs Murdoca. Crawford and others spent the weekend at Shoal Lakes. Mackie, Helen, Ty Adams, and Mrs Coulter moved to Yorkton on Tuesday. Rev Nixon has moved into a new house last week. A ticket draw for a Christmas cake occurs Wednesday night at the curler's club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiser
Fred
Bits
Kerr
Koolin
Murdoca
Crawford
Shoal Laks
Mackie
Helen
Ty Adams
G. Coulter
Yorkton
Nixon
Mause
Aving
Local wedding and community notices from Rossburn district
A mixed community column records a wedding reception with decorated arches and gifts carried by Master Melvein Stitt, plus visits from Geo Spearman and M McKague. Birth announcements note a baby at Sacred Heart Hospital on November 24, and congrats to Rev and Mrs Coemsn. A shower honors Miss Ethel Strong with many gifts and a December 9 dance plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Wome
Aire
HL Macdonald
Wee Uist Carson
Miss Weather Douglas
Local notes and social notices from December events
Friday visit plans with Wins and Sandview details. Monthly UP.W. meeting at Mrs. D. C. Stewart's home on December 5. Celebrations include Mr. and Mrs. IR. M. Anderson’s wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. RS. Cochrane’s 15th anniversary on November 28. Brook visit from Billy Columbia, Mrs. Ames to lead handicraft leaders December 9. Lila Dawson visits Benito. Angusville hockey tournament results. Dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes for anniversaries of R. M. Anderson and R. S. Cochrane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worley Anderson
Howe
Finlbing
Sandview
Clarence McLaren
Up.w
D. C. Stewart
Guristas Monte
Bard
RS. Cochrane
Collin
I Brook
Ilsy Columbia
W. Broadfoot
Ames
Extension Service
Endcliffe family visits Binscarth in weeklong stay
Endcliffe Jr A M Crerar and daughters Margaret and Marlene spent last week at Binscarth. Ai and Mrs Smith and sons of Fouwarren visited with Mr and Mrs Roy McCann on Monday. The Endcliffe Christmas Concert is set for December 23. Mr Gettes of the Bible Mission Sunday School holds prayer meetings each Thursday at the home of AE Woodard. The Community Club sponsors a dance on Friday December 2 with Harrowby Orchestra. The Ladies Social Society meet at Mrs H R Shipley next Thursday the 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Crerar
Margaret
Marlene
Binscarth
Ladies Social Society
H.R. Shipley
Thursay
Harrowby Christmas Concert Set for December 22
A Harrowby Christmas concert is planned for Thursday December 22. Mrs. Frank Percy visited Yorkton on Friday while Wm. Olson made a business trip to Thatchbridge this week, returning Saturday. Robt. Walker visited Winnipeg over the weekend. Mrs. Cannon of Kenora Ontario stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Blain. A son was born to Rev and Mrs Sterling at Sacred Heart Hospital Paul Marton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Frank Percy
Yorkton
Olson
Thatchbridge
Robt. Walker
Winnipeg
Cannon
Kenora
Ontario
Dave Blain
Sterling
Sacred Heart Hospital
Paul Marton
Birdtail Area Quickens Operations Amid Staffing Doubling
In Birdtail the local olhel speeds up operations by doubling staff and planning to drill at double time. Chas Combe and J Cumming spend weekends with relatives and friends. Upper Birdtail residents were startled by a recent fire, quickly controlled with help from neighbors. Nick Karmazarizy won ward 2 by acclaim. Roasborn Rural election results appear unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olhel
Dropmore Aristict Meeting Aims To Reform Community Hat
Monday meeting of the new committee led by W. R. Robb W. J. Hyslop and R. Lewis to reorganize the local community committee duties. District youths assist with tasks while Robertson recovers from recent surgery. Several chicken pox cases noted and Sunday school classes paused briefly. Local bridge fans form a club hoping for winter fun with ample membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Thone
W. R. Robb
W. J. Hyslop
Tnd R. Lewis
Bury
Robertson
Silver Beach Visitors and Local Notables Reach Out
Mr and Mrs Mike Iwashko of Oakburn visited Mr and Mrs J Wallon tz with P Iwashko accompanying. Bill Bereza was in Winnipeg on business last week and is now a patient at Victoria Hospital. Mrs 4 Bereza remains hospitalized while well wishes go to her for a speedy recovery. Matthew Stef jenishyn returns after a recent operation and Mrs M Derkatch is at Sacred Heart Hospital. Walter Dufrat of Elphinstone toured the district on business recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Iwashko
Oakburn
J. Wallontz
P. Iwashko
Bill Bereza
Winnipeg
4. Bereza
Victoria Hospital
Matthew Stef. Jenishyn
M. Derkatch
Sacred Heart Hospital
Walter Dufrat
Elphinstone
New Telephone Directories Out In Manitoba System
Last weekend local subscribers to the Manitoba Telephone System received the 1938 December issue. Russell exchange now boasts 367 telephone users, 95 in the Town of Russell with the balance on rural lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Telephone System
Russell Exchange
Russell
School Notes Preview Christmas Concert and Hockey Season
School notes record a Thursday start with AD opening at 9 30. Lower grades practice for the Christmas concert while hockey season resumes as boys aim to improve their performance and represent well.
Provincial Library Seeks Historical Material for Archives
The Provincial Librarian J I Johnston requests printed pamphlets and historical items to complete Manitoba’s records. Readers are asked to send copies of materials like The Russell School Chronicle or any other suitable pamphlets, left at The Banner Office for forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Tus
We of We West
J. I. Johnston
Head On Collision North of Angusville
A head on crash north of Angusville left two cars badly damaged but all occupants escaped serious injury. Dr. EH Wheipley of Angusville treated minor bruises. Passengers in the eastern car included L. Latourele and Frank Woodall, while the other car carried Irwin Forrest Edward Berney and Chester Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automoene
Am Cusville
EH Wheipley
Jangusville
L. LaTourele
Geuers
Stel Wares
Frank Woodall
George McLean Co
Tose
Russell Hockey Club Forms Rifle Era Officers
A rifle club is formed with officers led by President AK E McLennan, Vice President Rev RC Matthews, Secretary H R Dickotta, and others. A reorganization meeting for Russell Hockey Club is set for tonight in the rink waiting room, expecting business men and interested locals to attend. First hockey activity is a tournament on Friday December 9 with invites extended to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AK. E. McLennan
Rev
RC. Matthews
H.R. Dickotta
Dudley Lee
W. Hancock
H Hunter Ang ¥. Dimmery
Boys at the Short Course Readied by Illness and Lectures
A sick reporter forced a partial wrap up of last week's Bam ter program. Speakers included Griffiths on forms of government and Elliott on departments. Mctannau outlined municipal government. Moore lectured on insect pest control. Glen lectured on fascism and democracy. Tailmay led the farm mechanics. Matthews completed democracy lectures. Rabinovitch planned a December 7 school address. B L H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Br. Elliott
Cameron Mctannau
Russell Jeave
Mtuair'pal Gov
Olume
H.W. Moore
Dumision Entomological Laboratory
Brandon
Clas
J. A. Glen
M.P
Marquette
S. L Tailmay
K. C Matthews
Rabinovitch
Rinscarth
Anld Re
Ening At & O
Plans for the 1939 crop and farm finances
Farmers must plan for 1939 before finishing 1938. They consider acreage choices for grains and potatoes, sowing methods, livestock and feed needs, and how to cover expenses. Prices and yields are unpredictable, but the Dominion Department of Agriculture and Trade and Commerce publish an annual Agricultural Situation and Outlook to help gauge future supply and demand, available for free early next year in Ottawa.
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Ad‘vance
Lucy
South America
Canada
Dominion Deparment of Agriculture
Department of Trade and Commerce
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Maher Heads Local A and NW Unit Veterans Group
Russell Army and Navy Veterans elected C J Maher president at the annual meeting held Saturday night. Other officers include Hon Pres William Cook, vice-presidents C McLuwulan and RC cmeilie, secretary treasurer Dr C C Graham, executive W MM Smith, Robert Simms, C KR Loney, Wm Hancock, central welfare D E Boulton, hospital R G Ledingham, Chas Melo tyre, hall committee K C Smelile RG Ledingham RC McLennan C Graham, rellte P H Nelson, Chae Hodgkins, C R Louey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Army and Navy
C. J. Maher
William Cook
C. McLwulan
RC Cmeilie
Preasurer
C. C. Graham
W. MM. Smith
Robert Simms
C. KR. Loney
Wm. Hancock
D. E. Boulton
R. G. Ledingham
Chas
Melotyre
Hall Committee
K. C. Smelile
RG. Ledingham
RC. McLennan
C. Graham
Rellet
P. H. Nelson
Chae
Hodgkins
C. R. Louey
Bijou Theatre in Russell Offers Best Entertain ment Deals
Moving pictures are the best entertainment at the Bijou Theatre Russell with current world events on view. Tickets cost half the city price and patrons are urged to attend weekly showings and support the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bijou
Russell
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Iws
Eell
Bowitos
Acca Aema A. Ag
Denk
Dune
Ney
The
Union Bank
RecNute
Ivey
W. M. Berrington
Inglis
Margaret Bretyn
Robert Stuart Cochrane
Henry Cochrane
Silverton
Cracknell A. F. M
D. R McDonald
A. McLennan
Jas, Jackson
Chas McDonald
R. Mc Rostie
E Bryant
T. Jackson
J. Dunn
J. L McLennan
Russell Creamery
Isabel Jessie
Margaret Langford
Shellmouth
Francis Mostyn Joy
Dunsmore
Saskatchewan
St. Cuthbert's Church
Leslie Langford
Lawther
Ted Langford
Loverton U. F. W. M
N. A. Roberteen
Mra
S. Cochrane
R. J. Coulter
Hembroff
J. & Honey
Clydesdale Club
Rossburn
Endcliffe
Dropmore
Silver Beach
And
Ruthenia
Angusville
Russell Rifle Cub
Cor Wally
J. Maher
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