Town Council Endorses Power Commission Plan
Russell town council endorsed the Manitoba Power Commission plan to have Hydro take over the town lighting plant. Minutes show approvals for related costs and grants to local institutions, with a New Year meeting to present the plan to ratepayers.
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Power Commission
Russell
Manitoba Power Commission
Hydro
Children’s Big Society of
Brandon
Sacred Heart Hospital
Hembroft
Knox United Church
Counett
Knox United Ladies Elect 1940 Officers
Knox United Women's Association announced the 1940 slate at its annual meeting. Honorary presidents are Mrs A B Callin and Mrs William Ledingham, with Laura Madill as president and Hay Gillespie as vice president.
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Knox United Ladies
Knox United Women’s Association
A. B. Callin
William Ledingham
Laura Madill
Hay Gillespie
Harold Thompson
P. Houck
Clarence Maher
J. A. Peterson
Walter Hembroff
T. L Brown
Lee
S_ Landon
No Banner Next Week
The Banner will not publish a paper next week though the office remains open for business and job work.
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Tom
Banner
The
Office
Funeral Services Held for John W. Lamb
Funeral services for John Wesley Lamb of Foxwarren were held Sunday with Masonic Order members in charge. Interment followed at Zion Cemetery. Lamb died December 14 in St. Boniface Hospital at 78. Born in Garry Ontario 1864, he moved west to Neepawa in 1890 and settled Foxwarren in 1911, farming for decades. Survived by widow four sons Ross Pope Norman Camperville Freeman Trueman Raseell and two daughters Mrs. R. Falloon and Mrs. Biles Foxwarren.
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John Wesley Lamb
Foxwarren
Zion Cemetery
Masonic Order
Lamb
Russell
Mrr
St. Boniface ‘Hospital
Garry
Ontario
Neepawa
Fox Warren
Red Cross Society forms at Minniska in 191?
A local meeting formed the Red Cross Society at Minniska with officers including Jon Shipp as secretary and McDougall, Jack Dunn, and others serving as auditors. The group discussed organization structure and responsibilities, with members named among attendees and supporters.
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Red Cross Society
Minniska
Rreigete Alge Papas Na Jens
Ine Prellan
Jon Shipp
Tae Eres
Aeapes McDougall
Jack Dunn
Pas Clams
Evar Canes
Wobmingk
Ee Niles Ee
Forty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary in Russell
Mr and Mrs John Forrest of Russell celebrate the forty fifth anniversary of their wedding at home on Tuesday December 19 They were married at Angusville in 1894 then known as Seeburn The Banner extends hearty congratulations and wishes for many more happy occasions.
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John Forrest
Russell
Angusville
Seeburn
Neighborhood Christmas Happenings and Holiday Visits
A church song service and carol sing along is planned for Sunday at 7:30 PM. Residents note many holiday visits including the Armstrong Shaider Cammidge Hertlein and Puleavitch families, with trips to Windsor Wiarton Winnipeg and Dauphin. Curlers Dance with Dunc's Orchestra to follow on December 26 at Bagot.
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HL Armstrong
Dunc
Vint
Dorothy Nield Weds Clifford Wall Gee at Angusville Home
Dorothy Nield and Clifford Wall Gee wed at the Nield home with Rev. Alex Calder officiating. A Friday reception drew a large crowd. the couple will live in Brandon. Local events include Christmas decorations, church moves, school engagements, and community notices amid wartime price concerns and mink pelts downturn.
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John Nield
Dorothy
Clifford Wall ‘Gee
Brandon
Alex Calder
Silverton
Dranden
John Callant Sr
Nick Gallant
Polson
Ais
Tata
Lauman
Adam Chaytor
Clara’Buxnt
Winniper
Odatelions Lodge
Poxwarren
Neesae
Dorothy Grainger
Minniaka School
Christas Yuletide
The
Greek Orthodox Church
Siverton
Angusvile Beeburn School
Big Ame
Pierce Brown
Etion
Winnipeg
Christmas service announced for December 24
A large congregation attended church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. B. Dixon will hold a Christmas service on December 24 at 3 pm. Everyone cordially invited to attend. Elks lodge members attended a party for Albert Howes. Music by the Laycock orchestra and a social evening with 128 social members noted.
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Dixon
Prince Albert
Tate
The
Elks Lodge
Atari
Albert Howes
Coo Heuer
Ieee
Seith
East
Biter
Toe Tord
Laycock
Ty Teaeel
Commeley
W. H. Schwalm
Marehwell
Mer. Fimaceni
Wecees
Departure announced for ex-Canada soldier with Toronto Scottish
Mrs. Sid Wishart learns her brother RE Leflar, veteran of the Great War and holder of the Military Medal, leaves for overseas service with the British forces. Leflar served in a machine gun detachment during the war.
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Shellmouth
Sid Wishart
RE Leflar
Toronto Scottish
Leflar
Local Federation of Agriculture Holds December Meeting
Dropmore federation convened on December 20 with officers named including President Archie McFad yen and Vice President Nelson Gilchrist. Directors listed were Wm Craig C Leslar V Bird and C Hunt. Mr and Mrs 3 W Hyslop and family drove to Brandon. Mrs J Birnie visited Workton for several days.
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Dropmore
Federation of Agriculture
Archie McFadyen
Nelson Gilchrist
C. Hunt
Wm. Craig
C. Leslar
V. Bird
W. Hyslop
Brandon
J. Birnie
Vorkton
Millwood W.A. Quilt Tying and Red Cross Plan
Craigie notes the Millwood W.A. monthly meeting at Mrs. McKinnon's home on December 7 where a quilt was tied and a visitor from Langonbure attended. The Community Club met December 8 to plan aiding the Red Cross with future dances to raise funds.
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Millwood
W.A
Dauphin Socials and Holidays Mentioned in Local Notes
Brae and J Robertson couples visited Dauphin last Wednesday while a birthday party for Robert Chinecky drew a large crowd Sunday night. Carrie Rubel plans Christmas travel from Melville as Catherine and Bill Robertson joined Joyce Hardy and Peter Praidwood for weekend art events. Veterans remark on resilience amid odds, referencing the Graf Spee.
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J. Robertson
Local Notes from Silver Beach Ruthenia District
Mandziuk of Oakburn visits district on business. Zink stays as patient at Victoria Hospital Winnipeg. Mrs Semochko returns home after a Chicago holiday. Mr and Mrs Ewashko of Oakburn guest at a local home.
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Mandziuk
Oakburn
Zink
Victoria Hospital
Winnipeg
J. Semochko
Chicago
M. Ewashko
District Hockey League Formed In Mullins Cup Season
A meeting at Foxwarren organized a district hockey league with Birtle Foxwarren Bingearth Russell reps and Mullins Cup season schedule set. Mr Graham elected president and Stuart Robb secretary, with F Clement J Wall and S Bush as executives. Season games include Foxwarren Russell Binscarth Birtle across January with home and away fixtures listed.
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Foxwarren
Birtle
Bingearth
Russell
Graham
Stuart Robb
F. Clement
Bush
J. Wall
Binscarth
Russel
Dinscarth
Ree Picture Show Draws Large Crowd at Bijou Theatre
Children from across the district filled the Bijou Theatre last Saturday afternoon as guests of The Russell Banner. A steady stream of rural kids arrived from 1:30 onward and many cars carried up to ten youngsters. Several attended a show for the first time and some reportedly saw Russell for the first time.
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REE
Distriet
Bijou
Russell
Stratford School Reports Highlight Grade Averages
Stratford pupils show mixed scores across grades with Robert Coulter, Helen Fadysher and Wilson Fraser among top performers. Perfect attendance credited to Bud jey McAlinden, Joyce Cartwright, Minnie R Bigg, and Teacher Doris Farthing.
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Robert Coulter
Helen Fadysher
Wilson Fraser
Alan Christopher
Willie Melyk
Beth Coulter
Nonnie Keating
Grant Hainstock
Theodore Melnyk
Murray Mel Tyk
Irma Honey
George Honey
Jack Hainstock
Thora Honey
Lena Padyshen
Lawrence Honey
Wilda Keating
Irene Tennant
Ruth Brenner
Joyce Cartwright
Margaret Betz
Eileen Eonsides
Bella Ireland
Elmer Betz
Budjey McAlinden
Minnie R Bigg
Teac
Doris Farthing
Wolverines Honor Roll Reveals Mixed Christmas Exam Averages
The list shows pupils with varying marks across grades. Joyce Schwalm honors with Helen Bryer 63.9. Raymond Hofer and Lyle Schwalm appear among top and passing students in grades one to six.
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Mhade
Joyce Schwal
Helen Bryer
Vint Raward Betke
Raymond Hofer
Lyle Schwalm
Phoebe Hofer
Lorne Schwalm
Norman Betke
Lima Christmas Tree Event At Silver Beach Pavilion
Mrs J Wallowers and Mr and Mrs Dufrat visited Elphin. Mr and Mrs S Dufrat attended. The Lima school Christmas tree is set for December 23 at the Silver Beach pavilion.
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Ing
J. Wallowers
S. Dufrat
W. Dufrat
Elphin
Stone Lima School
Silver Beach Pavillion
Treasure Hunters Reward Four At Russell Bout
Crowds of treasure hunters attended Russell last Friday and Saturday but only four succeeded in matching their numbers with fourteen cooperating merchants. The winners listed include Don Smith 367 at Smeilie Bros Co, Earle Keating 921 at Footine’s, Norris Crook 978 at Louis, and H M Hansen 1107 at The Fashion Shop. Unclaimed numbers circulated in the Russell area.
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Russell
Afta
Don Smith
Smeilie Bros. &Co
Earle Keating
Silverton
Footine
Norris Crook
Harrowby
Louis
H. M. Hansen
Mgns
Agricultural Short Course Notes Highlights
The agricultural group thanks the Y P A for a social evening. Lecturers included Br McLennan J A Glen W W Wilson Dr Whelpley and Dr Brownlee. Mr Kinney directed a farm visit to Callin brothers farm and the class studied facking horses. The town council funds a Friday banquet with Ladies' Aid catering and Hon J B Griffiths as guest speaker. The display opens Friday afternoon and evening with a following concert and dance.
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McLennan
J. A. Glen
W. W. W. Wilson
Whelpley
Dr. Brownlee
Mr. Kinney
Callin Brothers Farm
Ladies' Aid
J. B. Griffiths
Christmas Dance and Hockey Clash Listed
A community notice lists a Christmas Dance and an intermediate hockey game on January 26 with teams Binscarth and Russell.
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Binscarth
Russell
Advertising Announcements Broadcast On CJGX Yorkton Fridays
Weekly notices announce advertising on CJGX Yorkton Fridays with a 25 cent per line per insertion cash order. Also promotes auctions for furs hides and horse hair, and features Santa Claus notes and late shopping at Ledinghams Rexall drug store with Christmas wishes.
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Thie Hi
CJGX
Yorkton
Santa Claus
Ledingham’s
Peronal
Ledingham
Rexall Drug Store
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Old Days Banner Files
Nipes
Royal Hotel
Blueearth
W. Angus
Beedura
John Duncan McNair
Glasgow
Scotland
Knights of the Maccabees
C., Brown
P. Pollard
W. Ledingham
B. L. Whitaker
A.B. McIntyre
Dr. Swallow
A. Astbury
E. Archer
Jas. Newell
W. A. Henderson
F. Perry
Shellman
Boulton
Christena Smith
George Cammidge
Tia
C.N.R
Philip Kendall
Jacob Haas
E. Drake
Sussen
Langenburg
F. T. Matheson
A. E. Leifer
Jim Burgess
J. Morin
H. Coventry
W. Fenton
C. Adolphe Silverton
Mrs. Blakely
Westminster
J. Simpson
N. Robertson
John W. Lamb
Endcliffe
Craigie
Brae
Silver Beach
Ruthenia
District Hockey League
Stratford
Wewen Wondrasek
Johnnie Ireland
Margaret Heap
Buddy McAlinden
Datsie Ireland
Wolverine
Russell Trading Area
Y.P.A
Jack Malinsky
Glenn Keating
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