Fancy dress carnival prize winners listed for 1901
Thirty five years ago Herald notes at the new skating and ring rink crowned prize winners Miss Baird Miss Madill Laycock D Kippen and Warren McKay. Silver Creek Council elected Crerar as Reeve with six councillors Duns Hyde Langan Vandear. Mrs T G Johnson moved to Shellmouth to work for Gerrard merchant. Fifteen new members joined the Russell Tent of the Knights of Maccabees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Baird
Madill
Laycock
D. Kippen
Warren McKay
Silver Creek
Reeve Crerar
Countiors
Duns
Hyde
Langan
Vandear
Air
T. G. Johnson
Shellmouth
Johnson
Gerrard
Russell
Maccabees
Russell Municipal Telephone Ownership Vote Summary
Voter results from Russell municipality show Ward 1 with 20 No and 14 No, Ward 2 with 11 Yes and 8 No, Ward 3 with 12 Yes and 28 No. Also notes a Dec 8 dedication at Foxwarren Anglican church in memory of Rev. Geo Gill, and two marriages at Christ Church and Minnska Church. A moose hunt query asks who organized the Russell hunters’ roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Foxwarren
Geo. Gill
Rupertsland
Garrioch
Charles Gray
Christ Church
25 Years Ago 1911 A Golden Wedding at Calla Home
A 1911 note recalls Maggie May McNeelands wedding to Robi D Ham mood at the Calla home. It also mentions Russell hockey’s season opener beating Shoal Lake 12 to 6, along with local civic moves including Rev A W Smith’s Silverton church induction and Wm Richion elected Russell reeve by 42 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Calla
Maggie May McNeelands
Robi. D. Hammood
Asessippi
Russell
Shoal Lake
Wilson
Cal
Clee
Dischnean
Afoynes
Mullins
Russell mayoral race among Nelson Clee Warrington names read
Three candidates contested the Russell mayoral post with P J Nelson Henry Clee and J B Warrington as contenders. Councillors RC Smellie Jos Minshull and Peter McRostie were reelected. Elections planned for neighboring towns. Crerar spokes on party campaign. Silverton cattle shipments averaged two cars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
P. JH. Nelson
Henry Clee
Warrington
RC. Smellie Jos Minshull
Peter McRostie
Stevens
T. A. Crerar
National Progr
Local Officers Elected In 1926 Rifle and Agricultural Societies
Ten years ago Ameracaea chose Captal of the Endcliffe Rifle Association with officers including Alex Stewart E B Rea and Ed Wise W Simms and P Pagan. Russell Agricultural Society patrons Col H A Mullins and I B Griffiths M L A president Jobe Crerar vice president J A Glen MP EC deBalinhard secretary treasurer A M Pratt directors W Glasman B Keating John Jackson M Coulter James Thickett R A Steves N Robertson C McDonald James Rea Jr HR Barry. Mrs W Sodbury was elected president of the Royston WI with Mrs D A Goodbun vice president and Mrs H Armstrong secretary treasurer. Dominion government seeks to guard against exploitation by new aviation firms and overdevelopment of flying services linked to rail facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameracaea
Endcliffe Rifle Association
Alex Stewart
E. B. Rea
Rea
Ed. Wise
W. Simms
P. Pagan
Russell Agricultural Society
Col
H. A. Mullins
I. B. Griffiths
Glasman
8. Keating
John Jackson
M. Coulter
James Thickett
R.A. Steves
N. Robertson
C. McDonald
James Rea, Jr
HR Barry
W. Sodbury
Royston WI
D. A. Goodbun
Mra
H. Armstrong
Isabella Wins Hockey Tourney as Seven Teams Enter
Isabella captured first place in a rugged open hockey tournament inaugurated last Friday. Seven teams competed, with Isabella defeating Foxwarren 4 1 and Roblin 3 0 before a final 3 0 win over Roblin, as their goalie posted a shutout in three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Tlockey
Specta
Celund
Foxwarren
Rossburn
Ross
Roblin
Birtle
Nerth
R. Smith
Cappie
K Hume
New St Jude’s Rector Named by Rupert’s Land Archbishop
The Archbishop of Rupert’s Land appoints Canon Nelson C. Smith as rector of St. Jude’s church in Winnipeg. Smith, formerly missionary priest in the Swan River area, has served in Minnedosa and Russell and holds long ties to the Rupert’s Land and Brandon dioceses. He begins his parish ministry on Epiphany January 6, 1997, with an induction to follow the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert's Land
Nelson C. Smith
St. Jude's Church
Canon Smith
Winnipeg
Brandon
Swa River
St. Johns College
Westbourne
Glenboro
Dufferin, Inc
Russell
Minnedosa
Brani
Don
George VI Our New King Emerges After Abdication
The article notes the British Empire proclaims George VI, born December 14 1895 as Albert Frederick Arthur George, following Edward VIII’s abdication on Friday night. He married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 and has two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Edward VIII
George V
Mary
King
Albert Frederick Arthur George
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Earl of Strathmore
Princess Elizabeth
Princess Margaret
Neighbors Entertainment Draws Strong Community Support
The Good Neighbors event, hosted by town societies for Mrs. McMurray as she recovers from a recent fire, drew hearty attendance. The program included a card party, dancing, an orchestra selection, tap dancing by Betty Page, a quartet, clarinet solos, and a Joy Chipping performance, followed by lunch and continued dancing with the Russell orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbors
McMurray
HB. Victlace
Betty Page
Russell Poultry Pool Holds Special Meeting
At a well attended session last Saturday Russell Poultry Pool discussed shipper concerns. A committee was named to draft a resolution to the Department of Agriculture and pool head office. The group approved publicizing later shipping dates and outlined truck pickup points like Binscarth and Angusville. Florence Setter to represent Russell at the Winnipeg convention. James Thickett chaired the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculure
Pool
Binscarth
Angusville
C. E. Whitmore
Secrretary
L. C. Boulton
Hedrick Peddie
Florence Setter
Russell
Winnipeg
Jas. Thickett
James Cameron Grows An Extraordinary Lemon In Grandview
The Grandview school principal James Cameron presented the largest lemon seen, grown on site. The fruit measures 14 inches in length and 11% inches in width, weighing 16 ounces. It blossomed November 15 1998 and dropped from the tree November 22 1996, with two more fruits on the tree at three and six months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exponent
James Cameron
Grandview
Cam* Ron
Boxing Day Proclaimed Mulday in Mani Uda
A Manitoba proclamation declares Boxing Day a public holiday on Saturday December 26. Lt. Gov W J Tupper to issue the order in council, implementing the statute enacted by the legislature. Since passage the Boxing Day holiday measure has been well observed in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muliday
Manitoba
W. J. Tupper
Curling Club Begins Regular Play With Sixteen Rinks
Curlers start regular nightly play at the Curling Club with sixteen rinks listed as skips. Mild weather halted Tuesday evening games. many teams not yet complete and players urged to contact a skip to seed someone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gillespie
R. Loney
G. Forwth
E. Bridges
J. Robertson
J. Thom
F. ‘Robertsen
EW. Robertson
N. Labossiere
M. Davidson
3. Bicknel
Russell wins Rossburn hockey tournament title
Russell hockey team claimed their first win of the season by taking the Rossburn tournament title among four teams including Inglis Binscarth and Rossburn. In the opening game Rossburn defeated Binscarth 4 to 1, Russell beat Inglis 6 to blank, then Russell crushed Rossburn 8 to 1 in the final with Muike Page Adolph McKinnon J Clement Cement Payne Anderson Hombre wd Kaa led the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunsell
Isabella
Russelleam
Bob Fage
J. Clement
Birule
Inglis
Futner
Russell
Rossburn
Binscarth
Rossburn Intry
Russell Uncup
Muike
Page
Adolph
McKinnon
J Clement
Cement
Payne
Anderson
Hombrewd Kaa
New License Plates On Sale December 21
BC McLennan has received the 1937 motor vehicle license plates. Plates go on sale Monday December 21. Purchasers of new plates are not protected until January 1. Russell district numbers start at 61 801 with white figures on a screen background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLennan
Russell District
Christmas Hampers Abbreviated Welfare Association Notice
The Central Welfare Association offers its clearing service for Christmas hampers with contact via the secretary. Don Jones and Wm Jackson are noted as president and secretary respectively, with H. B. Wallace also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Jons
Wm Jackson
H. B. Wallace
Sec
Wedding of Doreen Clack and Reginald Field at Holy Trinity
Vsienne Doreen Clack and Reginald Field united in marriage at Holy Trinity Church Winnipeg with Rev. Carruthers officiating. Bride wore a robin blue chiffon velvet French model by Openham and wore matching accessories with a corsage. Reception at Moore’s land. couple to reside in Hamiota, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore's Land
Hamiota
Man
Young Men's Section to Enter W W Bonspiel
Local notes recount the Young Men Section of Russell Agricultural Society deciding to enter the North western bonspiel in January. The piece mentions committee roles, preparations, and planned events, with updates on members and holiday activities across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Bonspiel
Boys and Girls Calf Club to Be Organized in Russell
The Young Men’s Section funds a calf club in Russell district inspired by Foxwarren success. Alwyn Coulter chairs the committee and will start immediately with extension service support. Open to youths 10 to 20 with their own calf. Members to write Coulter for details. club plans include seven meetings, herd visits, feed and calf selection guidance, and a chance to compete at Branson Fair and Toronto Royal Winter Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell
Frank Robertson
Uae
Alwyn Qoulter
Tas Tees Cher Eee
Ieee
Noreen Ustaaeee Tageeres
Acne Star
Antes Sdabet
Fister
Isa Caeren
Accra
Bk Farike
Pete Paren
Hedrick Peddie
Athletic
Frank
Desire Ca
Russell Te Trict
Alwyn Coulter
Aked
Alwyn Cou
Silverton
Thenaeas
Vsits
Righ
Toronto
Extension Service
Club
Jim Speer
Norman McLennan
LeRoy Stevens
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Banner
J.B. Laycock
Portland
Oregon
Rev. A. &. Hooke
Grainsby
W. Barry
R. W. Patterson
Dominion
Rossbara
Inglish
Poxwarren
Eee
Russell Poultry Pool
Jas. Cameron
T. Matheson
T. Robertson
J. ‘McIntyre
F. Matheson
Ward
G. Bicknell
Straamn
Leifer W. Tel
W. Nasior
Smetie
C. Adolph
W. Leding
Nem
Breit
G. Smettio
Sangioca
Sander
Ee Re Meadows
Peterson
Gillis
Finlay
Denham
Smeilig
Winnipes
Craigie
Aliss Vera Macinnes
Binmarth
Jas, Skeoch of
Mrs. W. N. Hawwas
Hector McKinnon
Pacific Coast
F. A. Robertson
McDonald
A. Glen
Minnesota
W. G. Brown
Walter McKay
Vancouver
KC. McLennan
W. Ramsay
Iughter
Betty
Brookdale
McNaughton
Royal Victoria Hospital
Montreal
Camerona
Bank
J. L. McCauley
Maron Storey
Victoria
B.C
Stewart Cochrane
Cecilia Knight
Jenor
Manitoba Liberal Assocition
Janet Gayner
Worris
Wilfred Morris
Trapscona
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