Russell Remembers Past Nominating and Local Civic Shifts
A retrospective listing years ago notes officers elected at the Russell Agricultural Society and civic races. It records changes in school leadership, mill ownership, a mayoral reelection, council hopefuls, and church notes across 1902 to 1922 with mentions of anniversaries, banquets, and early telephone links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Peter Wallace
Peter Hyde
Dr. Wright
EM. Williams
Alan Barker
R. W. Patterson
W. Hembroff
Geo. Bennie
Boarding house blaze wipes Rossburn structure in 1927
Ten years ago in 1927 Mrs M Brown's Rossburn boarding house burned to the ground. Russell agricultural society names Jas Rea president. Directors listed include A Glen W P Ginesman O E Boulton C McDonall Harvey McLennan Norman Robertson Jas Thicket John Jackson. Russell curlers Shaw Lucas G Smellie Whson Kippan R Smellie Laycock compete the season.
Town Council Cuts Christmas Light Rates For Town
Town council approves new electricity rates effective at month start. Dwellings pay 18e per kWh for first 10 kWh and Tc per kWh thereafter, businesses 18e per kWh for 25 kWh then Tc for excess, power 5e per kWh for first 50 kWh and Te for excess. Delegates named to Winnipeg to seek road work under relief, Curling Club to pay $92 for rink use this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counsefl
Ballance
Hem Dhroft
Mather
Winniper
Hembrott
Community News and Local Happenings Roundup
Neighborhood notes record transfers, church meetings, a December pageant plan, and upcoming January gathering at Mrs. De La Mare. Local sports include Inglis hockey night and Dropmore Rimkind games. fires cause losses for Nell McFadyen and sympathy offered for Mrs. Davdean.
Local notices and social items from Silverton column
Community news notes include a U F W meeting at stternook with WC Anderson, Mrs Melhod guiding sessions through Eastern Canada, well wishes for Dooley Smith in Sacred Heart Hospital, and health updates for Mr and Mrs Stewart and Mrs R J Young. Wedding anniversary for Wak Bros, successful Miosin Mand Sale of Work with tea served, and Jean Keating leaving for Dear a Seams Momma tel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. F. W. Meating
WC. Anderson
Melhod
Canada
Dooley” Smith
Sacred Heart Hospital
D.C. Stewart
R. J. Young
Cochrane
Ponda
Ana
Jean Keating
J J Dunn Wins Grand Champion At Binscarth Show
J J Dunn's Hereford steer from Silverton won grand champion at the Binscarth stock show last Saturday. Widdicomb of Foxwarren won reserve Shorthorn. champion sold for 12 cents a pound, three cents below last year as prices fell. Prize results list top placements across weight classes and exhibitors, with banquet speeches by local and federal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dunn
Hereford
Silverton
Binscarth
Widdicomb
Foxwarren
P. Gooda
Honey
W. Legett
Bile
W. Cochrane
Pallambros
J. J Dunn
Widdecomb
Bart Lane
Birtle
P. Goods
W. Fallon
Tibbatis
J. Edmundson
Kelloe
Henry Tibbatis
Ebbern
James
Yennant
W. C. Thompson
Jone
Widdicomb Bros
J. J. Dunn
Soe
Society
H. McLean
C. H. Staples
Angusville
William Hacking
Solagirth
J. Allison Glen
M. P. Russell
C. A. Bayne
Federal Department of Agriculture
H. Sugden
Agricultural Department of the
C P.R
B. Griffiths
R._ ‘Innes
Binsearth
Crushing Gasoline Tax Burdens Dominion Provinces
Tax on gasoline soars across Canada with over 30 cents per dollar in three provinces and up to 36.37 cents in Prince Edward Island. Ontario and New Brunswick show high rates, reshaping costs for consumers and businesses as fuel taxes climb nationwide.
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British Columbia
Alberts
Sankatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince | Edward Island
Dominion
Annual Poultry Shipment Reported From Russell Manitoba
The Russell local of the Manitoba Co operative Poultry marketing association made their annual shipment of fowl from here last week. The shipment this year was nearly 4007 the less than last year when only 979 lbs were received. Practically 8 few geese and chickens. Only three undegraded specials while the bulk were A's and B's. Largest shipper this year was Miss P Setter and Mrs W Coultis was second. Slightly higher prices were received this year van lest.
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Russell
Manitoba Co-operative Poultry Marketing Association
P. Setter
W. Coultis
van Lest
Endcliffe Social Evening in December At Binscarth
Mrs A M Crerar visits Binscarth as the second social of the season is planned for December 17. The Laystock, Mrs Henderson and Wm Stevenson lead a program to raise funds to pay the rink debt through winter entertainments. Mrs J Cyprick recovers after appendectomy at Sacred Heart Hospital. Miss Madge Jones left for Brandon for a new position. Mrs W H Henderson visited Yorkton with Mrs E W Heely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Crerar
Binscarth
0. M. Laytock
Henderson
Wm. Stevenson
J. Cyprick
Sacred Heart Hospital
Madge Jones
Brandon
W. H. Henderson
Yorkton
E. W. Heely
Girl Guide Notes Highlight Social Society Meeting
The Ladies Social Society will meet at Mrs. T. Simms home on Thursday December 9. Roll call can. Mrs. S. F. Hughes was chosen president of the Russell association. Schwalm Girl Guides mourn district loss. secretary Mrs. Matthews and treasurer Mrs. Peterson named to badge committee with Geo. Smellie and Mrs. Bell among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Social Society
T. Simms
S. F. Hughes
Russell Association of
The
Schwalm Girl Guides
Matthews
J. A. Peterson
Geo. Smellie
H. A. Bell
H. B Wallace
Funeral services held Tuesday for W C Davidson
William Charles Davidson a Russell district pioneer died at his Russell home Sunday December born 1863 in Banff Scotland came to Canada aged eight settling in Guelph then Owen Sound married Martha Burrows in 1896. The family lived on a Russell farm until 1928 later retiring to Russell. Survived by widow three daughters Mrs L Poster Russell Man Lucinda Yorkton Sask and Elsie Winnipeg two sons G W Inglis Man and J L Winnipeg plus sisters Mrs N Smith Woodstock IL and Mrs J Fox Wiarton Ont and brothers Leonard Russell Man James Wiarton Ont and Alex Midland Ont. Funeral held from Knox United Church with interment at Russell Cemetery. Reverend HB Wallace officiated with pallbearers H S Hembrott J McKinnon J Newell Russell T Jackson J Jackson and D R McDonald Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell Cemetery
HB. Wallace
HS. Hembrott
J. McKinnon
J. Newell
Russell
T. Jackson
J. Jackson
D. R. McDonald
Inglis
William Charles Davidson
Russell District
Banff
Scotland
Canada
Guelph
Ont
Owen Sound
Martha Burrows
Esi
J. L
Winnipeg
Wedding at Shaw Home Unites Rossburn And Armitrong Families
A wedding at the Shaw residence united Miss Rossburn and Mr Armatrong with Rev W Coleman officiating. The bride wore blue tulle and satin. her attendant Hazel Irwin carried candles. Alex Shaw attended the groom. a buffet luncheon followed for 35. The card club met with readings and a debate on Japan’s aggression in China. The WMS Bazaar and Mission Band candy table were noted from the United Church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Hazel Irwin
Alex Shaw
Plorence Shaw
C. McDonald
Japan
China
Mloe
Jean Ridge
Aas Binor Staplee
Mrc
Dennis Pierce
Mise May
Andrews Tras
Landh Tras
R. Kennedy
W. M.S
United Church
Mission Band
Millwood Christmas Concert Scheduled for December Twenty Second
Millwood hosts a Christmas concert with the Harrowby orchestra providing music. A good crowd attended the novelty event last Friday as the school decor and streamers added to the festive mood. Prizes were awarded for prize waltz by Bib Bily and Mildred Millar, elimination dance by Mr and Mrs Ray McAtinden, balloon dance by Dorothy May and Frank Robinson, and spot dance by Bill Bily and Bisie Swain.
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Millwood
Elsie Schultz
Churchbridge
C. N. Rawtuck
Dace
Ray ‘McAtinden
Dorothy
May
Frank Robinson
Bill Bily
Bisie Swain
Wolverine well provides water at Silverton school
Wolverine of Silverton completed drilling the new school well and found a good supply. Effie Thompson of Star City Saskatchewan, sister of W H and Wesley Schwalm, left Marchwell by train for home Wednesday. Elmklub opened a new river rink with a hockey game against Dropmore, drawing visitors from Shellmouth and Endcliffe. cold weather did not spoil enjoyment and hot dogs were popular. Credit to those who helped build the rink as it replaces snow walls.
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Silverton
Effie Thompson
Star City
Sosk
W. H
Wesley Schwalm
Marchwell
Elmklub
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Endcliffe
Craigie Club Opens Season With Social Evening
The Craigie Club held its first social evening of the season on December 3 with good turnout and praise. Bruce Shaw acted as convenor. the event featured contests cards dancing after lunch and a light-hearted note about hay shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Shaw
Stable ride turns to tire pun in playful parody
The verse describes a humorous parody of Polly Wolly Doodle about feeding a horse and finding no hay, ending with farewell lines. It notes an upcoming event on December 17 and a Christmas concert for school children on December 23, with announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roup
1938 License Plates Now on Sale Here
Auto license plates for 1938 are in at Russell and ready for purchase. Obtain from R. C. McLennan at the municipal office and buy before January 1, 1938 to avoid being fined. Plates issued in numerical order starting with 71001, up to 1700, with district track plates from 14386 to 14476. 1938 plates feature white figures on a black background with distinctive figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
R. C. McLennan
Fifth Waywas Capo Olt Syndicate Building Under Way
The fifth building on the Waywas caposol Syndicate is progressing with Messrs Craig and son as contractors. The Valley Hall hosted the second newlywed dance for Mr and Mrs Alex Cleland. The Busy Bees met in the hall, and United Grain Growers held a lantern slide lecture to a large audience. Town notes mention a new ranger at Mountain House likely being reassigned and many travelers taking bargain fares to Winnipeg on last Friday. The Valley school and joining schools began winter schedule with classes at 9 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Craig and Son
Russel
Valley Hall
Alex Cleland
United Grain Growerseld
George Pardllto
Mies
Dorothy Withers
Mountain House
Winnipeg
CNR
School Notes Recital and Mock Wedding Highlight Friday
Last Friday afternoon grades XI and others attended the Literary Society program featuring community singing recitations songs by boys and a humorous mock wedding. The group sang God Save The King and both school rinks won their first knockout games. Next program set for December 23.
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Literary Society
God Save the King
Shop Early for Christmas Gifts In Russell
Gift buyers are urged to shop early in Russell with special Christmas displays from local stores. The Banner encourages reading the ads, noting new gift offerings, and selecting gifts for every name on the list to support local merchants and ensure value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Barly
Girls Homemaking Course in Minnedosa Offered
A Girls Homemaking Course will be held in Minnedosa by the Manitoba Training Centre for Rural Youth from January 3 to March 18. The program covers home economics including foods health clothing and child care with a $30 board for the period and prior registration by December 18.
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Minnedosa
Manitoba Training Centre
Sirs
Lena ‘A. Kippan
Y Russell
The Value of Straw as a Winter Feed
Straw is widely used in western Canada for winter feed for cattle horses and sheep. It is low in protein and minerals and high in fiber, so it must be balanced with grain or other feeds. Young stock and dairy cows should have shelter and supplements. straw alone cannot sustain production.
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Canada
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Fems
T. Hill
A. G. P. Smel
John J. Moon
Jos. Sharman
H. Glee
J. A. Praser
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Callin
Thom
Mon
McDonagh
J. L. Clark
M. Chamney
St Andrew's Society
A. Robinson
Doig Block
BM. Willams
A. G. P. Smellie
Alf Clee
D.C. McDonald
All
C Vle
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Douglas
Presbyterian Church At
la Riviere
W. Carruthers
Jas. Nickel
R. Rannie
Alex Parabec
Bily
W. Thicket
A. McFadden
F.C. Shepard
H.W. Lewis
H. Stapes
Jim Grainger
W. J. Murray
J. Anderson
J. R. Padget
E. A. Ridge
A. Burgess
P. R. Fleming
John Mc Kay
A. Mungham
Strathclair
W. I
G. Coulter
de la Mare
Inglis Hockey Boys
Bean
Nell McFadyen
P. Chisholm
Viiting
L Blot
Eimktud
Rimkind
Angus Campbell
Hilbert
Girl Guide
W. C. Davidson
Rossburn
Wolverine
Craigie
Mise N. Keifer
Rebekah
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