Old Days Banser Pike Recalls Community Events Across Eras
A survey of anniversaries from 35 to 2 years ago notes school concerts with performers led by Victor Wright and others, marriages, elections, railway service, and social clubs in Russell and surrounding areas. It cites patronesses, engraved gifts for local residents, and town leadership changes, reflecting ongoing community life across 1903 to 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestery’ Mall
Rip van Winkle
Victor Wright
Warren McKay
Ronnie Moynes
Ethel McDonagh
Mise Calin
Leste Wright
Wm. Lenard
Roy Atkinson
M. Moynes
Hardie Lensard
Wm. Dutton
R. Melanie
G. Lennard
Boutton
Mere. Ledingham
Jackson
Mere. Currie
Me. Gray
Owedili
Bouitcn
Cleen
The
Knights of the Sanccabeee
James Resting
River Creek
Medicine Hat
Christmas Dance and Hockey Tournament Notice
Upcoming events list includes a Bachelor’s Club dance at Anguewil and a hockey tournament at Rus, with a Christmas dance scheduled for December 26. Local organizers urge participation and reflect festive season activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anguewil
Do Your Caristmas Snopping At Home
Local shoppers are urged to buy Russell merchants goods this Christmas to support local jobs and avoid mail order purchases. The piece argues that buying locally keeps clerks employed and ensures goods can be examined before purchase, with two thirds of mall orders potentially bought locally.
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Russell
Uate
Russell Tom Mall
Traore Ie
Oime
Neighborhood Happenings at a Glance
Notes from the community include winners at a Frolic with Miss Morgan and Mr. Jackson receiving prizes, Mrs Hertiein and Mr. Lou winning the elimination dance, and plans for a New Years dance. Attendees include Mrs Crawfos, Miss Edna Lawson, and various local families visiting in Tummel and Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackon
M. Robin
Adice
Joe. Jackson
Vents
L. Wagner
Mra
L. Hertiein
Lou
Diss Margaret Beso
Waten
Mra. C. Crawford
Crawfos Wusin
Hamilton
Gilbert Plaine
Local Notices From Portage Area Community
Rossburn Mrs R Alcock of Portage visits with her ailing mother. Mrs Fleming of Medicine Hat visits daughter Mrs Cole. Mr and Mrs C A Menzies visited Hamleta on Sunday. Miss D Douglas visited SolEirth with cousin. Dr and Mrs Bardal Shoal Lake visited Dewson home. Mr and Mrs George Shaw and family went to Hamista town. Death of Mr Parmaice, long-time district resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Dewson
George Shaw
oHamista Wervise
Parmaice
Silverton to Hold Carded Christmas Concert and Meeting
Frosty weather ushers rink events and a whist drive in Silverton. The hockey club plans a league, with a December 1 meeting to elect officers and set season plans. Phyllis Hughes visited Cardale, and Watt Broadfoot’s family noted.
Milk for Three School Rooms This Winter
The Elks lodge started daily half pint milk deliveries to the three lower rooms at the school this week. Additional funding from citizens and organizations added another room this year, with the Elks grateful for public support of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyday
Euks’ Lodge
the Elks
Calder Roblin Tie Ends Hockey Day At Shellmouth
Calder defeated Angusvile and Roblin beat Shellmouth while Calder and Roblin tied in the final. A dance capped the day described as a real success. Ben Burroughs and Pete Patterson were noted among participants. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Nel Morrison’s home with Isabelle Williams visiting Roche fale.
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Calder
Angusvile Robin
Dropmore
Roblin
Shellmouth
Ben Burroughs
Pete Patterson
Rook
Nel Morrison
Isabelle Williams
D. Keay
Rochefale
Essay Contest Winners Named in Local Merchants Award
Judges awards listed for the recent essay contest funded by local merchants and the Forward America drive. First prize goes to Miss Kis Mawainney of Russell, with multiple named youths among seven other prizes. Mawainney’s winning essay appears in this issue.
Community Club Notes and Social Gatherings
Endcliffe Miss Kay Simms returned home the first week after a month visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Matt Simms of Grandview A shower for Mrs Frank High id nee Madge Jones was held Mrs T Simms on Tuesday evening with over fifty guests The Community Club dance on Dec 2 was well patronized Mi and Mrs T W Simms Miss Anne Campbell and Andrew Stewart were conveners for the evening The next club entertainment will be a social event on Dec 16 Arts James Long Gordon Brygr Miss Edith Wise and Ernest are preparing the pageant to take place Dec 9 The mild weather is enjoyed but slows ice making for the rink Andette Christmas tree say Dec 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis Woo
Meeiing
Waureday
Lag Stewart
Cochrane
Winaljes
General Hospital
Islaaion
Mise Phyllis Hughes
Cardale
Mannse Coutler
Russell
Kira
Watt Broadfoot
Con- Jalthough
Ieia
Kay Simms
Arts
Jame Long
Gordon Brygr
Mise Edith Wise
Ernest
Real Ee
Sime
Westher
Lee
Thare
Large delegation to municipal convention in Winnipeg
Russell led a notable delegation to the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention in Winnipeg this week. The list includes Mayor H. S. Hewbroft Russell Reeve Jus Ken and Cameron McLennan Russell Rural Jack Duna Cook Switzer and Norman Motertaps Silver Crook Herb Adams and Arthur Nichols Shellmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Law
Union of Manitoba
Winnipeg
H. 5
Hewbroft
Russell
Reeve
Ken
Cameron McLelnan
Russell Rural
Jack Duna Cook
Switzer
Norman Motertaps
Silver Crook
Herb. Adams
Arthur Nichols
Shellmouth
Whist Drive and Dance Attracts Local Stalwarts
A Friday whist drive and dance drew a strong crowd. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Angus Bennett for ladies first, Norris Cronk for gent’s first, Miss Lucy Tyefischer for indice consolation, and Hector Walker for gent’s consolation. Proceeds supported the rink. Ed Thorarinson of Eifros visited town. Mrs. HL Matheson spent Monday in Yorkton. Mr and Mrs Otto Tyefischer and family of Bear Creek visited friends Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Bennett
Norris Cronk
Lucy Tyefischer
Hector Walker
Ed. Thorarinson
Eifros
HL Matheson
Yorkton
Otto Tyefischer
Bear Creak
Millwood Notes Include Concerts Births Meetings
Crosby Millwood notes report Dorothy May left for Bran son for winter. Our annual school concert is set for December 20. A Community Club meeting failed due to sponsor attendance. Mrs Jack Clark and son returned from Ontario. Ple Social at Barclaw was a success. Millwood Christmas concert proceeds shared with Nat Community Club and Christmas Tree fund. Toymakers club social at the school included whist and contests won by Mrs Ray McAlinden and Lorne Roulston. Ralph Wondratek led the evening. Mrs Howard Cartwright and son Fred visited Ingleside. Wr and Mrs L Knourek of Esterbesy visited Ingleside family. Born to Roy Yont of Inglesite at Sacred Heart Hospital on Nov 29 a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy May
Branson
Jack Clark and Son
Ontario
Barclaw
Millwood
Nat
Fund
Toymakers Club
Ray McAlinden
Lorne Roulston
Jclub
Ralph Wondratek
Howard Cartwright and Son
Fred
Ingie
L. Schrot
L. Knourek
Esterbesy
Jake Wondrasek
Roy
Yont
Inglesite
Daneh
Ter
Date Set for Emas Concert at Vets Hall
The Elks announce their annual Christmas tree and concert on December 22 at the Vets Hall. The program features a school cantata and short sketches by Elks members. Santa Claus will distribute candy bags to every child present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Thuretay
Vets
Elks’ Lodge
Santa Claus
European Situation Address at Christ Church Rosell
An address will be given to Christ Church Rosell on Sunday December 11 at 7 00 pm. The public is invited to attend and hear the discussion on the European situation.
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Christ Church
Rosell
Weekend Visits By Local Residents Mentioned
Mr and Mrs John Scheller of Yossburn spent the weekend visiting relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs M Zwarach of Grandview were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs L Connick. Stephen Ganden attending the agricultural school at Binscarth spent the weekend at my parents home. John Bartkin visited at his home. Mr and Mrs A Nabiraiax and daughter Margaret visited with re
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John Scheller
Yossburn
Play Receives Two Full Houses
A historical notice lists a theatre event with many attendees and performers. It mentions Larue Tyndale Mina and several named cast members like Mary Tuomas Mus Baly Parner Chaog Hodghine Kroes Josh Chipping Gertrude Jiecemp Tamas Hatclle Garces Richer McLesnan Florence Oslo Forrest Maas Hrony Toler and Thomas Vanderholt.
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Aimee Oerraay
Rae
Saeed
Larue Tyndale
Mina
Coacacece
I Mary ‘Tuomas
Baly Parner
Chaog Hodghine
Kroes
Josh Chipping
Tinie
Gertrude Jiecemp
Tamas
So Garces
George Sparrow
Coston
Rove
George Neve
D. R. McDougald
C.e Graham
Chas. Cameron
F. T. Storey
D. B. Boulton
Tary "Thos
Promiers
Dominion slides draw crowd at Ruthenia Ukrainian home
Mr and Mrs A Walloowers visit relatives at Glen Elmo as Dominion Experimental Farms Brandon sponsors picture slides on Ukrainian People's home in Ruthenia, drawing a good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossourn
A. Walloowers
Glen Elmo
Dominion Experimental Farms
Brandon
Ruthenia
Ranchvale Ladies Meet At Mrs W A Vrais Home
Birdtail J L Mander reports the Ranchvale Ladies Aid held their first Thursday of the month gathering at Mrs W A Vrais home. Mrs George Pardeil visited her daughter Mrs Ailen Smith last Sunday. Mr and Mrs C B Yor visited the Hiscock family last weekend. Mrs RK Plant hosted a successful quilting bee last Thursday. Andrews plans to spend the winter with Wm Pinch. Motorists complain about a rocky highway section showing gravel. Mr and Mrs Caldwell expected home from the city soon. Jean Plant visited from Wild Pines for a funeral of L Plant and returned by the next train. I Sermaniuk sold his sewing outfit to F Yarmey of Pits Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mander
Ranchvale
W. Avrais
George Pardeil
Ailen Smith
Hiscock
Andrews
Wm. Pinch
F. Yarmey
Pits Lake
School Exam Timetable And Student Roster Noted
Pupils listed for IX and XI grade examinations in the timetable with exams set for Thursday and another date. The schedule notes morning IX and XV physiology and composition reviews, with attendance required on the 22nd and 28th for examinations and review periods among the term’s most important. A curling rink roster names Lawrence Madill and many others including Rhoda Barry Kathleen Wallace and Jack Thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firet
Lawrence Madill
Geo
Mosoronchen
Rhoda Barry
Kathleen Wallace
Bob McLennan
Rainie McKinnon
Zeus Bell
Charlie Keatice
Jack Thom
Irene Dunn
Douglee Russell
Gwynedd Bell
Bob Froeilis
Glen Chipping
Howard Better
Isabelle Wallace
Roy Chipping
Irie Mawhinney
Maxine Loney
Amy Meadows
Robert Peddie
Margaret Walker
Dorie Bryant
Panie Henderson
Herby Kuter
Walter Hembroff
Marjorie Duan
Lyle Keating
Ewart Mather
Ethel Jackson
Dudley Lee
Reta Russell
Glen McL*npan
Pat Forsyth
Beth Naylor
Kaydie Vinnell
Bul Hancock
Dick Brownie
Marie Foster
Helen McLennan
Len Loney
George Naylor
Rather Craig
Irene Adame
Fred Hodgking
Catherine Whitmer
Wide Adelph
Merle Hamstock
Yack Hodgking
Enid Davidson
Alice Manor
Doneide Jackson
Bunscarth Young Farmers Host Short Course Activities
The Bunscarth group hosts a short course week with lectures on horticulture and farm management by Prof. Broderick and M. Brock. D. C. Foster covers poultry feeding next week. The club forms committees including Discipline and Local, and plans a girls’ homemaking school visit at Birtle tonight for a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunscarth Noid
Thureday
Win Murray
Percy Lyon
Broderick
M. Brock
D. C. Foster
Bir
Birtle
Christmas Countdown: Fifteen Shopping Days Left
A public notice urges shoppers to finish gifts with only fifteen days remaining before Christmas. Stores push sales and promotions as deadlines approach for last minute buyers.
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J. Kelper
A. ©. McNichol
HL. Clee
J. Sharman
H. J. Morrison
Warrington
WW. Hembroft
Alex. McDonagh
Alex. McDonagh. the ©. N. R
James ‘A. Kippan
Nellie
John Anderson McKay
Queen of the West Society
Morris
J. Anderson
F. Alles
H. Pettitt
F. Lightfoot
J. Skelding
P. Ward
Shellmouth Carling Club
Pesident
F. Y. Newton
C. H. Frost
J. L. Dryant
C. Paulson
J. Cameron
Jim Langford
Larry Langford
Messrs
Rosle
Topp
Boyle
Garnet
Hilbert
J. Albright
Dr. Swallow
W. J. Doig
A. G. P. Smeliie
P. H. Nelson
A.B. Vallin
Gordon Kippan
Andrew Sturdock
Domin You
Army & Navy Veterans In
Canada
Russeli Im
Rev
M.s. Johnson
Manse
Oakburn
R. Minsbull
Unis
Russell Agricultural Society
RA. Levens
J. A. Giva
W. ¥. Glasman
J. Crerar
R. Whiteman
W. J. Stewart
N. Roberson
H.R. Barry
D. E Boulton
Jas. Rea
R.A. Stevens
J. Allen
Silverton A. F. M
J. Jackson
F. Hollein
R. M. Anderson
W. Coulter
L. Sparrow
N. A Robectean
R. Rannle
D. Peddie
L- Mn
H. A. Bell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
McDonald
C. J. Maher
A.M. Pratt
E .Robinson
Radcliffe Community Club
Stevenson
Des
Tel
W. Leake
Mise Morgan
Boulton
Edna Lawson
Mackie
Curling Club
Voing
Akips
Anne Adams
Mackles
Inglis
Wm. Thom
Guy Coulters
Rossburn
Silverton
Endcliffe
Arge
Harrowby
Crosby
Silver Beach
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