The Old Days in The Banner Mas Chronicles
A collage of notices spanning decades with marri ages and civic events. It notes the 1911 wedding of Christina Youn and William Simpson, 1916 marriage Clara Keating and Robert Broadfoot, mayoral acclamations in Russell, a piano recital prize list, 1921 Russell Agricultural Society officers, 1926 Endcliffe Rifle Association captaincy, and 1831 provincial election hints along with hunting party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Keating
Robert Watson Broadfoot
Silverton
W. W. Wilson
Russell
D. Hough
Rossburn
John Sinclair
Madame Deane
D. Smellie
B. Ross
V. Man
M. Steves
E. Coultis
P. Coultis
E. Wilson
E. Cope
L. Leifer
F. Davidson
Z. Boulton
K. Maher
L. Hill
A. Ledingham
Russell Skate Rink Opens December 17 with Free Night
The Russell skating rink announces its official opening for next Wednesday night December 17 with free admission for all skaters. A draw for War Savings Certificates adds excitement as tickets go on sale. Regular schedule includes three skating nights weekly and hockey on others, with fees listed for season and single admissions and special beginner hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell War Charities Board Fund
RC. Smellie
E. C. Sanderson
P. Thompson
Jink Margetts
Bank
Frank Clerent
A. K
Annual Christmas Tree and Concert by Elks
The annual Christmas tree and concert sponsored by the Elks will be held Thursday evening December 18. School children are preparing a program and Elk lodge members will participate. Santa Claus will visit and treats will be distributed to children. Admission is free but a collection at the door from adults is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks
Elk’s Lodge
Santa Claus
Young Women Club Holds Annual Meeting at Mrs Smellies
The United Church Young Women's Club conducted its annual meeting Monday night at the home of Mrs. Gen. Smellie. The financial report was presented showing the year's activities and balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Young Women’s Club
Bec. Gh
Gen. Smellie
Knox United Church Je Service and Christmas Hymns
Knox United Church je presents minister McNeill B A BD at 11 am for For Such a Time as This and a pm CGLT vesper with leaders. Everyone is welcome. Christmas hymns and carols to be sung at all services until Christmas time.
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Cglt. Vesper
C.g.lt
Neighborhood Happenings and Silverton Red Cross News
Mrs Wilfred Keating and daughter Winona returned home with Mrs Richard Keating and daughter Jean and husband William Chase from Brun kil d last week. Gordon Keating and son Alwyn visited, attending a Silver Wedding anniversary at Mr and Mrs Broadfoot. Red Cross N E section held a quilting bee at Mrs R S Cochrane home. four quilts a month planned. Stewart Bell arrived in England. Alex Bell married in Oak Lake on leave. Red Cross knitting and sewing report lists gowns diapers shirts pyjamas coats mitts sweaters blankets quilts and more. Birthday greetings to Mrs D C Stewart Mrs E P Stewart and Mrs Ernie Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Keating
Winona
Richard Keating
Jean
Wm. Chase
Brunkild
Silverton School
Gordon Keating
Alwyn
Ithey
Broadfoot
E. P. Stewart
Ernie Fraser
Stewart Bell
Pat Stewart
England
Alex Bell
Oak Lake
Silverton Red Cross Society
Endcliffe and Stewart Families Announce England Arrival
Endcliffe and Mr and Mrs W P Stewart report their eldest son Andrew has arrived safely in England. Rev J B McNeill led a Thursday evening service in the school. Mrs C M Laycock was guest of honor at a party at Mr and Mrs R Kendals home celebrating her birthday anniversary with over 30 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stewart
Andrew
England
J. B. McNeill
C. M. Laycock
Local Social News And Red Cross Fund Drive
Anausville residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rutar and son Gordon visited Mrs. Chipel and Ski and family over the weekend. A Woroneski and F Gallant are visiting in the city. A Whist drive at the old est office last Tuesday night benefited the Red Cross with Dr. Sharman winning a turkey donated by Mrs. Woroneski and raffled by the town group. Lillian Hnatuke won the Down Comforter from the south group. The Ladies Aid annual meeting at Mrs. Staples home last Thursday elected officers: Mrs. Walker president, Mrs. Turley vice president, Mrs. Turnbull secretary, Mrs. Staples treasurer, Mrs. Bell organist, and Mrs. Woodkey and Mrs. Ferguson property committee with Mrs. Anderson as press reporter. Red Cross meeting held at the church Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rutar
Gordon
Chipel
A. Woroneski
F. Gallant
Red Cross
Dr. Sharman
Ladies Aid
Staples
Walker
Turley
Turnbull
Turer
Bell
Woodkey
H. E. Ferguson
Anderson
Angusville Red Cross Annual Report Highlights
The Angusville Red Cross reports twelve meetings with 224 average attendance and monthly remittances averaging $40.50. It lists donated scrap aluminum, fur boxes to LODE, and a Winnipeg sewing department tally including garments and pneumonia jackets, plus junior cross items such as wash cloths gowns mitts diapers and quilts.
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Lode
Winnipe
Junior Red Cross
Victory V’s of Shellmouth Raise Funds For War Effort
Shellmouth high school leader Miss M Busch reports fall term fund totals for the war effort. Net proceeds from an Alum inum dance on Sept 12 reach 11.68 dollars, from an amateur contest on Nov 14 amount to 41.89, and from crafts and silver tea on Dec 8 total 1875, bringing the grand sum to 72.08 dollars.
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Shellmouth High School
Red Cross annual meeting and enlistment update
The women's Red Cross held their annual meeting at Mrs D McKinnon's last Tuesday. Mrs Cusitar was appointed head convener and Miss J Spencer secretary for the ensuing year. Jack Shaw left for Winnipeg Saturday night to enlist. The roads are open for cars but still difficult for horses due to ice.
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Red Cross
D. McKinnon
Cusitar
J. Spencer
Jack Shaw
Winnipeg
Silverton Couple Hold Anniversary
Silverton celebrates a couple's anniversary with a luncheon and gifts. The bride and groom received a silverware case from their daughter Loma in Winnipeg. Additional presents include silver teaspoons from Mrs. J Brown, cand holders from Rev. R Leighton, nut crackers and picks, and a tray of silver coins from a neighbor, all accompanied by best wishes for a long, happy future.
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Loma
Winnipeg
Ladies Curling Club Elects Officers for Season
The annual meeting of Ladies Curling Club was held last Wednesday evening. The treasurer reported a small balance on hand. Officers were elected. Members to submit names for president and other roles to the secretary by December 16.
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Ladies Curling Club
Women's Auxiliary Corps Organized in Russell
At a well attended meeting on Monday night December first the group decided to form a Women's Auxiliary Corps in Russell after the New Year. Officers named Commanding Officer Mrs L Boulton Second in Command Mrs Geo Sparrow Recruiting Officers Mrs B L McLeod and Marcelle Leifer Secretary treasurer Jean Mann. First meeting time and place will be announced in The Banner. Interested individuals may contact recruiting officers for information or to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
L. €. Boulton
Geo. Sparrow
B. L. McLeod
Marcelle Leifer
Jean Mann
Christmas Concert Date Announced for RCAF School
The school Christmas Concert is scheduled for Friday December 19. The Ladies Aid plans a gathering at Mrs Elliott's home today December 11.
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RCAF
Elliott
Millwood Notes and Winnipeg Visit Highlights
Millwood resident Pte Ewold Schrot of the Winnipeg Grenadiers returned Tuesday after five weeks in Vancouver Military Hospital with double pneumonia. Mrs Fred L Rice attended her father J Wesley's funeral in Winnipeg last Thursday. T Klimm spent several days in Winnipeg. The Carry On club met at Mrs J Blocks in December to plan a quilt raffle for January 16 and the annual meeting with officer elections will be at Mrs C Bily's on January 8. All members asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewold Schrot
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Winnipeg
Ewold
Vancouver
Fred L. Rice
J. Wesley
T. Klimm
Carry On Club
Russell School team aids in war effort hockey titles loss for Hitler
The Siathc Colemn notes the Russell school hockey team securing wartime honors with players from Air Force Navy and Army including Clif Cleo Bill Fenton Murray Alex George Simms Gordon Anderson Bill Delipper Lloyd Hembroff Pete McKinnon Eric Payne Frank Yankoski and Jim Kippan in East war work. Also reports two sons Russell and Harvey Merritt arriving in England with troops. A Christmas tree transplant by Elks and a provincial legislature session open. RCAF enlistment of Mervyn Lewis and an Elks bingo with turkeys distributed. Banner to publish Christmas greeting edition December 24 deadline December 18.
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Hitler
Navy
Army
Wre
Russell
Clif
Cleo
Bill
Fenton
Air Force
Murray
Alex
George Simms
Gordon Anderson
Bill Delipper
Lloyd Hembroff
Pete McKinnon
Eric Payne
Frank Yankoski
Jim Kippan
S. G. Denham
Russell School
Hugh Finlay
Jim Hill
W. Merritt
Harvey
England
Cee
W. W. W. Wilson
Red Cross Notes Annual Meeting Request Quilts
The women’s committee of the Russell Red Cross Society will hold its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon December 16th in the work room. An urgent call for quilt patches print flannelette or new cloth is issued to make heavier quilts as Britain needs them.
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Russell Red Cross Society
Great Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christina, Youn
Stoney Creek
Williamy Simpson
Wallace
Allamatin
H. Clee
T. Tod
Alex M Donagh
T Tod
Archie Johnson
Asessippi
Carduts, Sask
Russell Agricultural Society
D. E. Boulton
W. F. Glasman
J. S. Warrington
John Jackson
W. B. Amos
H. R. Barry
Alf. Clee
R. J. Coulter
B.C. deBalinhard
J. Crerar
R. A. Stevens
J. A. Callin
Jas. Rea, Jr
P. H. Nelson
Henry Clee
R. C. Smellie
Jas. Minshull
Peter McRostie
Endcliffe Rifle Association
A. McFadden
Secrtary
E. B. Rea
C. Rea
Ba. Wise
W. Sudbury
Royston W.I
D. A. Goodbun
H. Armstrong
I. B. Griffiths
Progressive Party
Bracken
Dr. Brownlee
L. Langford
George Man
F. Z. Storey
Abbott
Br. Brown
Mr. Taswood
Conisirs
Young Women’s Annual Meeting
Anderson Boys
J. Anderson
Borketon
Man
Canadian Army
L-Cpl
Douglas
George
John
RCA
10Th Armoured Regiment
F.G.H
Endcliffe
Anausville
Angusville Red Cross Annual Report
Shellmouth
Craigia
Ladies' Curling Club
Women’s Auxiliary Corps
Millwood
Siathc Colemn
L. C. Bouron
A. G
Gus) Boulton
H.m.cs
Rimouski
D. B Boulton
St. Louis
Ree
Mervyn Horace Lewis
C. Lewis
Dropmore
No. 1
Manning Depot
Toronto
the Elks
He Greeting Advs
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