Old Days Saken From The Banner Mies Chronicle
A historical column lists city notes from Dec 1901 to 1928, detailing St Andrews Night banquet at Queen's Hotel with Scots attendees, a 1906 wedding in Minniska, Russell municipal results, Sons of England officers, hockey moves in coast league, Crerar’s election to House of Commons, and local club elections and prizes, plus a new bus service between Dauphin and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
Queen's Hotel
W. Bennie
W. Brown
R. Carminchel
J. Dorothy
W. J. Doig
J. W. Fraser
F. Gorton
R. Gray
P. Hyde
J. D. Kippan
D. M. Kinnaird
W. Ledingham
J. J. Moon
R. McCallum
A. R. McTavish
W. McKinnon
K. McKenzie
J. McIntyre
Dr. Roger
A. Stewart
D. C. Stewart
D. Smith
A. G. ©. Smellie
D. M. Stewart
T. Tod
Dr. Wright
J. Gilchrist
R. Wetson
Dr. Weagant
John Fraser
D. R. McKenzie
R. McMillan
J. Rutherfd
R. Mitchell
E. Williams
J. McMillan
J. E. Somerville
Sinclair Maynes
G. Mullin
Pattick’s Atoms
Vancouver
Seattle
Shellmouth
W. Barry
R. W. Patterson
T. A. Crerar
House of Commons
Marquette
H. M., Dyer
L. St. G. Stubbs
Rossburn Hotel
D. F. Sare
Russell
Women's Institute
HH. Anderson
M. Sparrow
Silverton
Toronto
Dauphin
Roblin
Knox United Church Russell Man Talk
James E. McNeill presents a message at Knox United Church Russell Manitoba. The talk titled The Happy Ages explores age and meaning in a personal faith, inviting reflection on how old and how grown one feels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McNeill
Mann
Airfield urged by Russell Town Council in 1941 meeting
Russell town council, with Mayor Hembroff presiding, urged Ottawa and J A Glen to approve an airfield for Russell. The regular session approved 78.13 dollars in payments, appointed Mayor Hembroft to act at the tax sale, and rented the curling rink to the Russell Curling Club for 30 dollars for 1941 42. Tax sale parcels included Huddlestone property lots, with J McRostie purchasing one parcel and the town acquiring the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
J. A. Glen
Ottawa
Hembroff
Hembroft
Russell Curling Club
Huddlestone
J. McRostie
Record price at Binscarth fat stock show sale
The Binscarth fat stock show and sale Saturday drew 56 entries. Eddie Leifer of Russell won third and sixth in the 900 to 1100 sounds section, while W. H. Hacking of Selsgirth earned the grand champion title, sold at 170 cents a pound, an all high record for the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Russell
Eddie Leifer
W. H. Hacking
Selsgirth
Price Regulations Enforced Under New Ceiling Order
The notice directs readers to two advertisements: one on page two about the Price Ceiling Order and another on the back page by Rus sell retailers. Merchants urge prompt settlement of accounts with payments due by the 10th, outlines instalment buying rules, and warns of penalties for evasion as the December 1 effective date approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Brother of Mrs Naylor Buried at Tummel
Funeral for Joseph Callin Brooks pioneer resident of the Tummel district was held at Tummel church on Saturday November 22 1941. He died November 20 in his 73rd year and is buried in Tummel cemetery. Survived by his wife two sons Jack Elder ton Ontario and Callin Winnipeg two brothers John A Tum mel and George P San Antonio Texas three sisters Mrs W Naylor Russell Mrs Ed Paul Winnipeg and Mrs R Preston Cypress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Callin Brooks
Tummel
Tummel Church
Jack
Elderton
Ontario
Callin
Winnipeg
John A
George P
San Antonio
Texas
W. Naylor
Russell
Ed. Paul
R. Preston
Cypress
Ukrainian Greek Catholic choir to be heard on CJGX
Radio CJGX will air a half hour of choral religious music from Winnipeg sung by the St. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church children’s choir under Rev. Dr. Wasy Kushner. The program airs next Sunday from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. on 1480. The service is under the Holy Ghost Polish Roman Catholic Church’s auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJEX
CJGX
Winnipeg
Ukrain Aan
St. Vladimir and Olga
Wasy Kushner
Neighborhood Happenings Inglis and Local Events
Mrs. Kemp returned from Birtle after visiting her sister Mrs. Will. A pie social at Cracknell drew many local youths and a Sunday School Mission was held in Eadcliffe and Lockerby districts. Red Cross quilting bee completed six quilts. congratulations to Mr and Mrs M Lake on the birth of a son. Ernest Hertlein and John Halwas returned from a five day fishing trip west of Meadow Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Birtle
Will
Cracknell
Eadcliffe
Lockerby
Herb. Liske
Red Cross
M. Lake
Jean Hancock
Ernest Hertlein
John Halwas
Meadow Portage
Silverton Christmas Tree Event and Local News
The Silverton school Christmas Tree will be held in the hall on Friday evening December 19. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chase of Brunkild Manitoba were weeklong visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keating. Mrs. Jack Hyde and daughters Myrna and Ruth returned from Winnipeg after a pleasant week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hainstock and family moved from their South Silverton farm to Rustell, a loss felt by many friends. John Brown is in Mayo hospital Rochester awaiting return home in about ten days. The Anderson and Cochrane anniversaries and birthdays were celebrated with wishes from friends. Junior Red Cross and Mission Band bazaar raised $45 despite bad weather, with candy ice cream and lunch counters well patronized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Wm. Chase
Brunkild
Man
Richard Keating
Jack Hyde
Myrna
Ruth
Winnipeg
Jas. Hainstock
Rustell
Hainstocks
John Brown
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
R. M. Anderson
R. M. Cochrane
Anderson's
Cochranes
R. & Cochrane
Red Cross
Mission Band
Angusville News Roundup From Winnipeg Convention and Welcoming Events
G Nield P W Chittick and Mex Parabee returned from Winnipeg where they attended the Municipal convention. C Shepherd traveled to Brandon for a funeral. The first Angusville high school party was held Saturday evening and reported very successful. Neighbors welcomed Mr and Mrs Leonard Lund and their young son with a surprise party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Nield
P. W. Chittick
Mex. Parabee
Winnipeg
C. Shepherd
Brandon
Angusville
Leonard Lund
Local families depart for ceremonies and new duties
Mr and Mrs Partridge left for Calgary to attend their son Harrys wings presentation. Mr and Mrs Speer departed for Russell where he will assume new duties. Ivan MacFadden and Bill Smith left Rossburn. Charlie Bell went to Winnipeg. A shower was hosted for Mrs Irwin at Mrs Brothers home ahead of her departure. Ray Peden of RCA stays with his mother for a few days.
Endcliffe Social News and Dances at School
Winnipeg visitors include Mrs H McDonald and Miss Hazel Liske with families. Miss Alice Kendel visits. Miss Kay Morrison stays with Dora Pitta Anen Edel's host. An Edel spent two weeks with Miss Gertrude Geib. Endcliffe Red Cross held a dance with a satin cushion prize won by M Laycock. Next dance set for December 12 hosted by the Community club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Laycock
Endcliffe School
Community Club
Local Notes From Shellmouth Telegrams
The W A meets at Mrs Langford home on Thursday. The Victory V s sell handmade Christmas gifts at the school Friday at 3 pm. A daughter born to Mrs Kendell at Russell hospital. Mr McLaren of Saskatoon visits Mr Patterson. Bruce Davidson and Bill Smith return from Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A
Langford
Victory V
A. Kendell
Russell Hospital
Mr. McLaren
Saskatoon
P. Patterson
Bruce Davidson
Bill Smith
Alberta
Mears Pte Nick Kawka on Leave From Ottawa Post Office
Pte Nick Kawka of the Canadian Postal Corps spent four days at home on leave from Ottawa where he serves on the Army Base Post Office staff. Philippe Shewchuk of Mears died last week, mourned by his wife and children. Meanwhile elk are eating park hay faster than before, hindering collection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Kawka
Canadian Postal Corps
Ottawa
Army Base
Philippe Shewchuk
Mears
Ee Soootata Oy
War leave brings Harrowby pair home for farewell
Harrowby residents David Scobie and Cameron Collins from the R C A Winnipeg returned on leave Tuesday. A Thursday farewell gathering at the school featured dancing while relatives traveled from Minnedosa and Foxwar to join the homecoming and send off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Scobie
Cameron Collins
R.C.A
Winnipeg
Jack Self
Recce
R. Scobie
Minnedosa
Chas. Collins
Alex. Black
Nfamily
Foxwar
Local notes from Vista and area events
Mrs A Chesney returned from Shoal Lake with hand stitches removed. Robert Miller went back to Peace River last Saturday. Miss Evelyn Hamilton visits home this week. Viola Hamilton held an eighth birthday party. A Red Cross whist drive and dance raised funds for Britain with a first prize tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Chesney
Shoal Lake
Robert Miller
Peace River
Evelyn Hamilton
Viola Hamilton
Red Cross
Britain
North Western Bonspiel Set for Russell January 26
At a Russell Curling Club meeting the North Western Bonspiel was scheduled to begin January 26 with five events and a draw system to spread prizes. Committees were formed for promotions and operations as preparations start, plus a Red Cross novelty bonspiel on Boxing Day with a 50 cent entry fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Curling Club
Russell
R. C. Smellie
E. E. Thompson
R. G. Ledingham
C. Icristan
Z. Gilbert
J. W. Currie
Dr. T. W. Shaw
A. G. Smellie
R. L. St. John
G. W. Bicknell
C. Cristall
E. C. Sanderson
Hay Gillespie
3. A. Allen
W. W. W. Wilson
J. A. McKinnon
C. Adolph
E. Leifer
Frank Clement
J. McDonald
H. S. Hemibroff
S. Denham
Red Cross
Recruits Wanted for Forestry Corps
Canada calls for active service forestry unit recruits appealing to farmers and loggers plus tradesmen including electricians foremen millwrights engineers carpenters smiths mechanics and clerks. Under age 50 medically fit B2 or over. Base Ordnance seeks 2500 men. Apply at your nearest recruiting office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Forestry Corps
Bush
L C A P Offers Training Courses With Pay
The Dominion Provincial Youth Training Plan via the R C A F announces courses in Winnipeg for men lacking required education who wish to join as pilots observers aero engine mechanics air frame mechanics and wireless operators. Living wages range from 7 to 12 dollars weekly depending on residence and marital status. Squadron Leader S Dunn says the plan trains men before enlistment to raise trades skills and educational standards. Soviet broadcasts claim German forces are under pressure in the Rostov Donets region as Red Army cavalry and guerillas intensify the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.c.af
Air Force
Winnipeg
Greater
S. Dunn
Rostov
Red Army
Donets
The Banner Christmas News and Local Notes
Birthdays, public notices, and schoolyard chatter fill The Banner as N M W J McKenzie of Winnipeg marks 85 with a life in Hudson’s Bay Company. Rumors of Russell’s airfield, Christmas dinners, and Dragoons inspection mix with turkey bingo and local ads.
Local Winners Named in Oakburn Contest Draws
Mrs M D Hamilton defeated Misa Stacey in a draw for the women's prize. Connie Y won the ladies' consolation between Gordon Breakey and Bill Halliday with Bill taking the draw. Lloyd Halliday also received a consolation prize. Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs D McIntyre's home Wednesday and Red Cross quilting at Mrs H Hamilton's home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Hamilton
Misa Stacey
Oakburn
Amilton
Connie Y
Gordon Breakey
Bill Halliday
Bill
Lloyd Halliday
D. McIntyre
Red Cross
H. Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mies
John Davidson
Minniska
Annaretta
R. Melville Anderson
Silver Creek
E. M. Williams
W. L. Johnson
F. Hallam
Robi. Shaw
T. N. Huddlestone
G. A. Cope
Sons of England Benefit Society
F. Allen, Sr
J. Anderson
J. T. Lyon
H. J. Pettitt
R. R. Roger
F. Allen, Jr
T. Greaves
J. L. Clark
D. Goddard
P. Ward
J.T. Lyon
Silverton Ufwm
J. Crerar
Earle Keating
N.A. Robertson
W. H. Breton
R. Rutherford
J. A. Hainstock
S. Cochrane
E. Normington
R. J. Coulter
L. Sparrow
Angusville Ladies’ Curling Club
F. Shepherd
Dunham
Norman
Inglis
Endcliffe
Harrowby
Forestry Corps
L.c.ap
N. M. W. J. McKenzie
Burnside
Brae Head
Cairston
Bear Stromness
Orkney Islands
Hudson's Bay Company
Russell Post
Annie Smith
George H. Cammidge
Alex
Kenneth Smith
Poultry Pool
XII
Manitoba Dragoons
Riley
Military District No. 10
C. R. Loney
The
Elks
A. Mather
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