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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

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Russell Agricultural Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Russell Agricultural Society elected officers including President Peter Wallace and Secretary-Treasurer D M Kinnaird. Directors named were RW Patterson EM Williams Alan Barker Fred Gordon W Hembroff R J Albright George Cartwright. Auditors named John J Moon AGP Smeltie.

Russell Agricultural Society Peter Wallace Peter Hyde Dr. Wright D. M. Kinnaird RW. Patterson EM. Wiliams Alen Barker Fred Gordon W. Hembrof R. J. Albright George Cartwright John J. Moon A. G. P. Smeltie Wm. Simpson The Agricultural Society J. H. Parthing E. Moore G. A. Cope Samuel Rea EM. Willams RM. Patterson Wm. Hembroff John Peddie Shoal Lake Bir Foxwarren Binscarth Russell W. F. Graham

Local Government and Society Notes Across Towns

Election results show W B Amos securing a purchase at Kamsack while W W Wilson is acclaimed mayor of Russell with J B Warrington as councillor. Harrowby and Luside Side Red Cross names officers. piano prizes awarded to Madame Deane's pupils. Russell Army Navy Veterans elect officers. Russell Agricultural Society elects officers. Crerar leads Marquette race with Liberal victory totals: Liberals 116 seats, Progressives 64, Conservatives 52.

W. B. Amos Kamsack W. W. Wilson Russell Warrington C. W. Thom A. B. Callin D. Hough Rossburn R. King J. C. Irwin Harrowby D. EB. Boulton W. F. Glasman Russell Agricultural Society Earle Keating Silverton UF T. A. Crerar Marquette Gen. Dyer L. St G. Stubbs

Istammuat Hort culture Society Elects Officers

The Istammuat meets of the Rus sell Hort culture Society held a meeting on Wednesday electing patrons Col H A Mullins and J Allen MP as patrons. Mrs A G P Smellie named Hon President with F L Skinner as president and J B Warrington as secretary treasurer Rev D D Millar listed among officers. The hockey season opened Friday night with the local team defeating a Calder team in the president versus vice president clash.

Russell Hort'culture Society H. A. Mullins J. Allen M.P Mra A. G. P. Smellie F. L. Skinner Warrington D. D. Millar Calder

Post office in Russell destroyed by early morning fire

A fire at dawn destroyed the building housing the Russell post office owned by P H Nelson. Mrs E McMurray detected flames in her closet and efforts by volunteers only saved adjacent homes. The loss is about 17000, with post office fixtures and mail also destroyed. Nelson plans to operate from a new temporary space.

Pucksell P. Hi. Nelson E McMurray P. H. Nelson Nelson Davy Parquardson Bill Neslor Yelton Geo. Knight Vic. Jobson Nicholas Seebach Reed

Turkey Bingo Boosts Milk Fund At District Center

Firetary reports generous aid at the turkey bingo event boosting the local milk fund and enabling two school rooms to receive milk daily. Large afternoon and evening crowds awarded turkeys, while Mrs. B. Spiers left for Florida after visiting Neepawa and the Curtis family. A Banner drop-off notes jewellery found and to claim by its owner.

Elke

Curling Competition Leads with Notable Skips Listed

A curling event shows a substantial lead by the field led by Prest ent Wilson Kippan Crosbie Matheson McKanon Lucas with Shaw Currie Smelife Richardson Leifer Laycock among the skips. The text lists seven named individuals as part of the competition lineup.

Prestent Wilson Kippan Crosbie Matheson McKanon Lucas Shaw Currie Smelife Richardson Leifer Laycock

William E. Fenton Installs Neepawa Elks Officers

Neepawa Elks Lodge reorganization took effect last Thursday with a Russell and Minnedosa degree team installing officers and initiating candidates. William E. Fenton acted as installing officer and exalted ruler, assisted by A. G. Smeilie and X. W. Yours of Russell and Minvedona Lodge members. Tony McKinley of Calgary directed the reorganization. W. Laycock, a former Russell resident, was inducted as exalted ruler.

Neepaws Bain” Lodge Russell and Minsédosa William E Fenton A. G. Smeilie X.W. Yours Russel Minvedona Lodge A. “Tony” McKinley Calgary Alberta Elke Association

Young Liberal Progressive Club Formed Tuesday

Elmer P. Stewart of Silverton was elected fr at president of the Young Liberal Progressive Club for the constituency of Reasell at an organization meeting held here Tuesday evening. A forward looking program was drawn up with plans to organize in every poll and to affiliate with the Junior Section of the Manitoba Liberal Association. Many constituency Liberals attended and officers including Hon. W. L. McKenzie Eng, Hon. B. Griffiths, How ard Staples, Ave. Guy Coulter Inglis, and John Broadfoot were elected along with a large executive list and secretary-treasurer Mise Simer Wilson Russell.

Elmer P. Stewart Silverton Reasell Aig Maul ‘Ba Liberal Association W. L. McKensle Kng J. Allison Glen John Broadfoot Binscarth Mise Simer Wilson Russell AG. Busch Shellmouth George McKinnon Millwood Norman Young Zadcliffe Reinhold Ross Locker Harry Armstrong Inglis Margaret Angus TR. Clegg Archie Rea Sliverton John Chaytor Angusville Allan Elvers Rancivale Harry Greenberg Roesburn JW. Smith Cashurn Alex’ Sowchak Mears Jo&i McFarlane Balwovia Ben Murray Boyle Nesandra Madeline Norris Cronk Hirronhy Joe Simachko Lima

United Church Ladies' Aid Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

The Russell Knox United Church Ladies' Aid elected officers at its annual meeting. Honorary presidents include Mrs. William Ledingham and Mrs. A B Cablin. New president is Mrs. Clarence Maher with first vice president Mrs. Laura Meir and secretary Mrs. John Peterson. Treasurer is Mrs. Jack Rohactson. Committees: program led by Mrs. T Brownlee and Mrs M Dougald. membership headed by Miss Lesa Landon and Mrs. D McDougald.

Ladies’ Aid of The Russell Knox United Church William Ledingham A. B. Cablin Clarence Maher Laura Meir John Peterson Jack Rohactson T. Brownlee M.dougald P. Houckmonse Walter Hombroff Hay Gillespie Lesa Landon D. McDougald Mia Haro Thompson Mra Herbert Peyne

Rev Wallace Heads Badminton Club

At a Russell badminton club meeting Rev H B Wallace was chosen president for the year. Honorary president is J A Glen KC, vice president William Jackson, secretary-treasurer Miss I McCrindle.

Russell Badminton Club H. B. Wallace J. A. Glen K.C William Jackson

Alwyn Coulter Captures Grand Champion At Binscarth Fat Stock Show

The Binscarth Agricultural Society highlights a strong Fat Stock Show with top finishes by local breeders. Grand Champion Steer was won by Alwyn Coulter, a young farmer praised for his rapid rise in feeding and agricultural involvement. Several prize classes recognized regional exhibitors, and an inquiry arose about sourcing a thousand horses for shipment to Iowa, U.S.A.

Alwyn Coulter Binscarth Comitee Dominion Alwyn Agricultural Society Acroultural Society Toev and Distriet Coulter Binsfarth Agricultural Society Cineetors Charg

Masons Reelect H B Wallace Worshipful Master

Russell Masonic Lodge No. 62 AF and AM reelected Rev H B Wallace as Worshipful Master at the regular monthly meeting held Tuesday December 1st. Other officers elected include senior warden J H Shipp junior warden D E Boulton treasurer P H Nelson D D G M secretary F Hoghen and Tyler John A McDonald.

H. B. Wallace Russell Masonic Lodge AF & AM J. H Shipp D. E. Boulton P. H Nelson D.D.G.M F. Hoghen Tyler John A. McDonald

Public Speaking Contest Winners Reported

At the public speaking contest held near the Grade VII and VII room on Friday December 4 Kathleen Wallace and Bob McLennan tied for Grade VII with topics The Suspension Bridge at Capilina and Speed Betty Boulton led Grade VIII with A Ranch in Alberta Keen interest and enthusiasm marked the talks and overall quality was exceptionally high.

Nei Kathleen Wallace Capilina Bob McLennan Betty Boulton Alberta

Fox Warren Masons Elect Officers

The election and installation of officers for Fox Warren Masonic Lodge No. 152 was held Thursday. Officers named include WM W. G Hillcox, SW H Hamilton, JW G M Graham, D of CL Armit, SD J R McMillan, BD LA Leavens, W McGrawschon JS FY Rane, Butt chaplain F W Tarrant, organ MG Hay, treasurer WE Hail, secretary G J Copeland, and PF ML FW Fampiese.

W. G Hillcox SW. H. Hamilton G. M. Graham CL. Armit J. R. McMillan Leavens W. McGraw G. J. Copeland

Robert Withrow 179 Buried At Hamiota Monday

Robert Withrow aged 79 died at his Russell home last Thursday morning having lived in the area since moving from Hamiota. He was born Acton Dat and moved to Hamiota district in 1899 to farm. Survived by daughter Mrs H P Houck Russell and two sons Harry Pontrilas Sask and James Surknife Sask. Funeral services held in Knox United church Russell with pallbearers and body sent to Hamiota for interment at Hamiota cemetery.

Winrow Russell Hamiota Mr. Withrow Acton Dat H. P. Houck Harry Pontrilas Sask James Surknife Knox United Church H. B Wallace H. Hembroff T. Robertson L. Malinisky J. Currie W. Caul Langer United Shurch

Mountain Solsgirth farmer buried Friday

Obituary notes the death of M Mountain of Solsgirth after a heart attack while walking. Survived by his wife and two sons, funeral to be held at Janet Church, Solsgirth, where he served as wardon. Local cooperatives and community figures are mentioned in condolence context.

Manitoba M. P. Mountain Solsgirth Serana Sista Cansea Nettie Rts Toronto Sheng Rend Weg Colm Schol Piney Brag Thy Carter Tn Olies Ann Tryas Mr. Mountain Mowbroy Dei Bratt Ted Dei Janet Solagih Rowslas

Curlers to Meet Tonight For Season Opening

Curlers plan a meeting at the Vets' Lab Rooms tonight at o clock to organize rinks for the season. Executive meetings have been frequent during the cold snap as ice conditions improve and eager members who have not yet been chosen for a rink are urged to attend this final chance to join the play.

Vets

Card of Thanks Sympathies for Floral Tributes

A heartfelt card of thanks expresses gratitude for the sympathy and floral tributes received after a recent bereavement. The message acknowledges support from friends and neighbors and honors the memory of the deceased.

Riding Mountain Park appoints Otto Heaslip as superintendent

The Ottawa announcement confirms Otto Heaslip, a former Dauphin resident linked to the Dominion parks branch, will lead Riding Mountain National Park. In Winnipegosola, 82 to 12 voters authorize a contract for electric light and power with rates 14 cents per 30 KWH and 100 KWH for power.

Otto Heaslip Riding Mountain National Park Ottawa Heaslip Dauphin Dominion Parks Branch Riding Mountain Winnipegos

Mrs Spencer Laid To Rest Here Monday

Mrs Spencer was laid to rest at Russel cemetery following a funeral at Christ Anglican church. She died last Friday at her home Axiea Farm-Craiale. Pallbearers included Wm Storey Melville Shaw Bruce Shaw George McKinnon Jack Fisher and Victor Brown. She was born June 12 1859 in Newport Bucks England and married PH Spencer in 1882 at St Johns Hampstead. Surviving are her husband four sons John W Walter Harold Arthur Robert Richard Albert three daughters Mrs G A Bagnall Lucy and Josephine and twelve grandchildren.

Finneral Geroines Mee Raith Spencer Ter Aksiea Farm Craialeast Hoe RC Mathews Russel Wm. Storey Melville Shaw Bruce Shaw George McKinnon Jack Fisher Victor Brown Newport Bagnal Bucks England PH. Spencer St John’s Hampstead Middlesex Cary John W Walter Harold Arethur Robert Richard Albert Russell G. A. Bagnall Lucy Josephine

Ladies Hospital Aid Elect Officers for 1987 Term

The Ladies Hospital Aid in conjunction with Sacred Heart Hospital elected officers at their meeting last Tuesday. Honorary presidents are Mrs. A. G. P. Emellie and Mrs. B. R. Coul. president Mrs. P. H. Nelson. vice-president Mrs. F. W.. treasurer Mrs. Luella Hil. convenors Mrs. Z. W. Shaw and Mrs. George Knight, Mrs. Jamen A. Glen.

Ladies’ Hospital Aid Sacred Heart Hospital A. G. P. Emellie BR. J. Coul P. H. Nelson Mra FW. i Luella Hil Z. W. Shaw George Knight Jamen A. Glen

Church Notes and Services in Nox United and Unity Pentecost

Church notes list Nox United Church Rev H B Wallace with services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 12. Unity Church of Pentecost led by Rev R E Parlee holds a regular service at MeRosties Hall at 2 86 p m on Sunday December 19 with the sermon topic Monuments and Memories Luke 9 32.

NOX United Church H. B. Wallace B.C Christian Citzenship Unity Church OF

CHRIST CHURCH Funda Schedule Notes

Summary mentions a Christmas service with Matine and Sermon at 41 am and a 12 30 p m Sunday school. It also references a 3 pm event in Shellmouth. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or full locations but indicates a church timetable.

Shellmouth

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We New Merchants Bank Shaneman H. Clee T. Tod Alex McDonagh Binsearth Shellauth Momames Langford Teulon Ridgway Goodbun Joslin Miss Langford Theobald Neville Wallace Barrett Rev A.shannon Partridge Bros Russell Army & Navy Veteran's Patton AG. P. Smellie L. V. Smith A. H. Leech L. C. Boulton H. Warrington Russell Post Turkey Jas. Rea H. R. Barry Knox Y.P.S Riend Binsearth Society Knox Banner Office Lawrence Louttit Shirley Elgin, Man William E. Fenton Neepawa Elks Lodge Young Liberal- Progressive Club United Church Ladies’ Aid United States H.R. Barry Iown U.S.A Masons Robert Withrow Mountain Solsgirth France Britain Harry Jones Rusell Regina Oras Great Britain Empire Edward Patches Baldwin Mrs. Simpson Mary Manitoba Farms Hospital Aid Christ Church Funda Naombar Tt
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