St Andrews Society Annual Banquet Ob Highlights
The St Andrew's Society of Russell held its annual banquet at the Queen's hotel on December 2. Attendees included W Bennie W Brown R Carmichael J Dorothy W J Doig J W Fraser F Gordon 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 Smith AG Smellie D M Stewart T Tod Dr Wright J Gilchrist R Watson Dr Weagant John Fraser D R McKenzie R McMillan J Rutherford R Mitchell E Williams J McMillan JE Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Society of Russell
Queen's Hotel
W. Bennie
W. Brown
R. Carmichael
J. Dorothy
W. J. Doig
J. W. Fraser
F. Gordon
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. Smith
AG. P. Smellie
D. M. Stewart
T. Tod
Dr. Wright
J. Gilchrist
R. Watson
Dr. Weagant
John Fraser
D. R. McKenzie
R. McMillan
J. Rutherford
R. Mitchell
E. Williams
J. McMillan
JE. Somerville
Historical Lodge Officers and Local Elections Highlights
A 1906-1915 compiled column lists Queen of the West Lodge officers for 1907, 1906 electees, and ward councillors. It then records curling club appointments, travelers departing for winter holidays, and prizes from a piano recital. The column includes further notes on church fundraising, Dominion elections, agricultural society leadership, horticultural society officers, and Knox Church Ladies Aid events with dates ranging 1896 to 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen of the West Lodge
SOE
E. M. William
W. Pres
J.T. Ly
Williamson
J. L. Clark
J. Anderson
T. Elcock
R. R. Roger
Reeve
BM. Williams
W. L. Johnson
F. Hallam
Robi. Shaw
W. McKinnon
T. N. Huddlestone
G. A. Cope
Repair and Flooding Underway at Russell Rink
Work advances rapidly at the Russell rink with first floodings on curling sheets and seating ice. Repairs include bracing supporting pillars and a new spectators walk along the west side of the skating ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
R C M P Barracks Plan Adopted by Town Council
A bylaw at the last Town Council meeting transferred lots 18 19 and 20 block 106 plan O to the Crown for an R C M P barracks opposite Knox United church. Construction date not set but expected as a modern building adding to the town. Acting Mayor A K E McLenhan presided with Councillors Cross Bicknell and Gillespie present. Accounts totaling 732 18 were approved.
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Canada
Knox United Church
RCM
A. K. E. McLenhan
iCouncillors Cross
Angusville Veteran Receives French Croix de Guerre
Edward Henry Minshull RCAC of Angusville is among five Manitoba army officers and men honored by the French Government for distinguished war service. He receives the Croix de Guerre avec Etoile de Bronze. he is son of Mr and Mrs Thos Minshull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Henry Minshull
RCAC
Angusville
Manitoba
Minshull
Thos. Minshull
Jas Rea Begins 21st Year as Agricultural Society President
Russell Agricultural Society held its annual meeting at the Vets Club with Jas Rea unanimously chosen to lead for another year. Directors elected include M Coulter J Burgess and T Kieper, while reports praised the past year’s profits from the summer fair and outlined plans for 1947 enhancements and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Rea
Agricultural
Mervyn Coulter
H. R. Barry
R. L. St. John
Russell Agricultural Society
Vets’ Club
Berry
F. Jones
J. Burgess
M. Coulter
T. Kieper
G. Peddie
B. Page
H. McLennan
Bur Rice
T. Ratcliffe
A. ‘Coulter
R. C. Smellie
Jin
Jon
E. J. Casey
Cners
Help For Community Centres In Provincial Pamphlet
Manitoba issues a 28 page illustrated guide aiding communities to form recreation and cultural centres. It lists facilities for sports study and varied activities and outlines steps from initial meetings to permanent organization with broad local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Government of
Treasur
Ralph McN. Pearson
J. Simmie
Free Press Prairie Farmer
Helen Watson
National Film Board
Frances I. McKay
Department of Agriculture
J. Sword
Manitoba Royal Commision
R. Bruce
7. L. Johnson
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
J. L. Joanston
H. F. Wood
Devist
Murray Fisher
Fisher
Office of the Municipal Commission
Winni- Pet
Post Office Building Destroyed by Wednesday Fire
Fire destroyed the Russell post office building that started as a school built in 1897. P. H. Nelson bought it in 1915 for mailing operations. staff work to handle mail though the new post office is not yet ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
P. H. Nelson
Knox United Church Service Notes
The fragment lists Knox United Church in McNeill MA with minister Russell. It mentions a morning setting titled Saved by Hope and an afternoon session. No further details or context available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
McNeill, MA
Russell
Russell Pentecostal Mission Receives Presidential Reelection Support
Local religious group Russell Pentecostal Mission reports backing from President Ree G Fit as it plans a box outreach initiative. Leaders cite community service and faith-led civic engagement to boost their activities.
Patterson Starcheski Wedding in Binscarth United Church
Miss Ann Starcheski wed Roy Arthur Patterson on November 9 at 4:30 in the United Church Manse Binscarth. Rev Holmes officiated. The couple will live in Reston after a brief honeymoon, with Arthur employed at the local creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Sturcheski
Kenneth Patterson
Arthur
Patterson
Reston
Thickett announces engagement of Muriel Thickett to Eric Archer
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Thickett of Binscarth announce the engagement of their first daughter Muriel to Eric Sidney Archer youngest son of Mr and Mrs J H Archer of Winnipeg. The marriage will take place at Saint Patrick's Church Winnipeg on December 14.
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Wilfred Thickett
Binscarth
Muriel
Eric Sidney Archer
J H. Archer
Winnipeg
Saint Patrick’s Church
Union of Manitoba Municipalities Holds 43rd Annual Convention
About 600 delegates attended the Union of Manitoba Municipalities three day convention in Winnipeg. Russell Barrett was elected president with Raymond Mitchell as vice president. Resolutions urged earlier elections, higher rural education grants, road maintenance on bus routes, tax relief on dairy income, and a provincial municipal conference in 1947. Minister William Marton and Premier Stuart Garson spoke, and a banquet closed the event with D L Campbell as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Russell Barrett
Raymond Mitchell
Grandview
William Marton
Stuart Garson
Errick Willis
D. L. Campbell
O. W. Trueman
University of Manitoba
Information Office expands weekly news reach in Winitoba
The Information Office in Winitoba launches a large weekly mailing to an estimated 500 readers, flooding the Weekly with six long stories plus sender details. Critics warn about public funds and potential propaganda risks while editors push to maximize output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winitoba
Saskatchewan
Deadline for greetings to be sent by December 12
Early copy requested for holiday greetings with a December 12 submission deadline. Public notices ask senders to have their messages ready to appear in the season section.
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Banner Files
Binscarth Curling Club
Dr. Larrigan
Ken Plumb
L. Argo
Tom Flumb
L. Patterson
AS. Crerar
D. McGilvary
W. P. Storey
Old Country
England
Ireland
Madame Desne
D. Smellie
B. Ross
V. Man
M. Stevens
E. Coultis
P. Coultis
E. Cope
L. Leifer
E. Davidson
Z. Boulton
K. Maher
I. Will
A. Ledingham
The
Methodist Church
Mount
T. A. Crerar
Marquette
Gen. Dyer
L. St. G. Stubbs
D. E. Boulton
W. F. Glasman
J. S. Warrington
Russell Horticultural Society
H. A. Mullins
J. A. Glen
Ladies Aid of Knox Church
W. B. Amos
A. B. Callin
Thos. Brownlee
P. Houck
F. Matheson
Geo. Kelso
D. R. McDougald
R.C.M.P
Harges
Russell Pentecostal ‘Mission
Pia
Union OF Manitoba Municipalities
Hugh Macintyre
Meyer Coulter
M. D. Grant
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Hlon. D. L. Campbell
CKY Artists
St. Mary's
Yorkton Enterprise
Russell Game and Fish Association
Ducks Unlimited
Shoal Lake Branch
Russell School
Ing Russell
Canadn
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