Old Days Items From The Banner Files 1901 Recap
A public reception honored Dr Arch E Boulton on returning from the South African war with an address of welcome read by Reeve Alex McDonagh and engraved memento. Speakers included Rev Bartlett Dyer and Messrs Roberts Matheson Grey Somerville. songs provided by the congregation. The 1906 item notes Russell Agri Cemetery sale and Mossburn purchase. In Russell area two congregations agreed to unite services, forming joint morning and evening worship with Silver Creek and Manniska to share ministerial duties. Mussels hockey team defeated Foxwarren 16 to 4 to win league leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DrArcy E. Boulton
Reeve Alex. McDonagh
Bartlett
Dyer
Wey. McKey
Mr. Struthers
Wnile Messers
Roberts
Matheson
Wgrey
Somnerville
Sasuer
Institute
Russell Agri
Sis Gatton
Mossburn
Wesseenen
Russell Community Notes Feb 9 1911 Curling Victory and Local Elections
In 1911 F C Newton won a bye election by 9 votes over Wm Valens for Russell representation. Silverton vs Shellmouth curling ended 11 10 in 14 ends, with Silverton P Hyde R Young P L Hyde D Stewart and Shellmouth D C Stewart Fred Gordon Auchfurchie Alex Stewart. 1911 item notes continue with brief community sports and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Newton
Wm. Valens
Russell
Silverton
Shellmouth
P. Hyde
R. Young
P. L. Hyde
D. Stewart
D. C
Committee Drives War Savings Certificates Campaign Locally
Russell residents are urged to lend to the government through War Savings Certificates. The campaign is led by chairman Dr. T. J. Brownlee with vice chair Dr. T. W. Shaw and secretary A. G. Smellie, supported by lodge members and volunteer canvassers. Methods include pledge via banks or employers, cash purchase of Certificates, or 25 cent War Savings Stamps for low income individuals and children. The drive calls for wide participation to back the front line and ensure a strong local share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Brownlee
T. W. Shaw
A. G. ‘Smellie
Frank Clement
J. Walker
E. McMurchie
1H. Clee
Russell
Martha Jackson leads club in Binscarth bonspiel Consolation win
Two Russell Ladies' Curling Club rinks competed in a one day event at Binscarth. Martha Jackson’s rink won the Consolation prize. other participants included R C McLennan G Bicknell N E Malin sky Louselle Leifer Belle Wilson Jean Mann Gertrude Staples. Leifer’s rink beat Heather McIntyre 10 9 on Jan 27 for the knockout title. Prizes included measuring cups and spoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ladies’ Curling Club
Binscarth
Martha Jackson
Miss Jackson
R. C. McLennan
G. Bicknell
N. E. Malinsky
Louselle Leifer
Belle Wilson
Jean Mann
Gertrude Staples
Ladies
Girls Youth Training Reorganizes Classes
Seventeen girls met at the Russell school Friday to reorganize Rural Youth Training active for two years. Led by Miss Mildred Houck, officers include President Jean Mann Secretary-Treasurer Ida MacTier and social committee Nora Stewart Marcelle Leifer and Mrs. Chas Reichert. Meetings are set for Tuesday and Friday at 7 18 pm in the school basement with new members welcome. The Women’s Institute will sponsor the organization with executive committee members in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mildred Houck
Jean Mann
Ida MacTier
Nora Stewart
Marcelle Leifer
Chas. Reichert
Nelliene Leifer
Garnet Clement
Stanley Clement
Women's Institute
Kippan
Leifer
Meacows
Neighborhood Happenings from Winnipeg Soldiers News
Local column reports on residents visiting relatives, wartime letters from sons in service, and community notices. Bill Frisken’s Vancouver transfer, Mrs. Schwalm’s trip to Winnipeg to aid a ill mother, and parcels with treats sent to Alex Crerar, Alex Simms, Louis Leng, and Les Rea are noted. Red Cross dances and W I activities are announced with hopes for good attendance.
Angusville News Briefs United by Community Events
Angusville reports Ted Lechowicz underwent appendicitis surgery in Winnipeg and is recovering well. A high school hike and dance followed a four and a half mile trek. Miss Rhoda Hinde of Russell resumes classes in Angusville on Saturdays. Mr and Mrs Edgar Ferguson celebrated their 13th anniversary with a house party at Mr and Mrs John Nield’s farm. Private Bud Rinn of the Cameron Highlanders returned home for a two week furlough. The Ukrainian Dramatic Society staged plays with a dance. The Canadian Red Cross district group met at Mrs Earl Turley’s home. The Ladies Aid plan a gathering at Mrs Henry Woodkey’s. Residents urged to attend a Red Cross card party and dance in the town hall. E H Reid appointed district Inspector, succeeding Sigvalds on to Chief Administrative Officer of the Department of Education. Reid was Angusville school principal for four years. Miss Donnie Bell, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bell, was ill with pneumonia but improving. War Savings drive to visit the district this month. February set for government certificates and stamps sales to defeat Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunner Ted Lechowicz
Winnipeg
A. A
Rhoda Hinde
Russell
Angusville
Edgar Ferguson
John Nield
Bud Rinn
Camron Highlanders
Rough
Ukrainian Dramatic Society
Canadian Red Cross
Earl Turley
Ladies Aid
Henry Woodkey
Red Cross
E. H. Reid
Inspector Reid
Sigvaldson
Department of Education
Reid
Angusville School
Donnie Bell
John Bell
War Savings Committee
Hitler
Red Cross Dance and Whist Drive Success in Shellmouth
Shellmouth residents enjoyed a Red Cross dance and whist drive last week with winners Mrs. Jess Haas and Roy Davidson. The Waggoner orchestra provided music, and credit was given to the committee and helpers. Visitors included Miss Gertie Geib of Eadcliffe and Miss Sudbury of Russell. Regular Red Cross meeting was held at Mrs. A. Herbert’s home and the W. L. met at Mrs. Langford’s on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Geib
Eadcliffe
Shellmouth
Red Cross
Jess Haas
Roy Davidson
Waggoner
Miss Sudbury
Russell
Witty
R. Keay
Rochdale
D. A. Goodbun
The
A. Herbert
W. L
Langford
Peewees Scoreless Overtime Clash Between Russell and Binscarth
A scoreless overtime hockey game last Thursday saw Binscarth and Russell players in a tense match. Listed skaters include Binscarth W Yakabovsky R Plumb G Honey B Wasselen A Wasselen F Clement A Smith T Wood A Burnett and Russell J Mather J Gillespie H Gillespie M Lamb G Bicknell J Langford G Bolt on G Davidson G Smellie A Leifer B Thom B Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binscarth Reewess
Binscarth
W. Yakabovsky
R. Plumb
G. Honey
B. Wasselen
A. Wasselen
F. Clement
A. Smith
T. Wood
A Burnett
J. Mather
J. Gillespie
H. Gillespie
M. Lamb
G. Bicknell
J. Langford
G. Boulton
G. Davidson
G. Smellie
A Leifer
B. Thom
B. Diamond
Local visits and plans for Red Cross fund drives
Harrowby resident Miss Ivy Soderstrom visits friends at Binscorth while Mrs. R Scobie and Hugh enjoy a short holiday at Millwood. Miss Annie Black departed Saturday for Foxwarren. Mrs T Bennett visits relatives in Brightside. Community youths plan three short plays with proceeds to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Soderstrom
Binscorth
Millwood Box Social Aids Red Cross With $29.85 Profit
The Joymakers Box Social and dance in Millwood on Friday January 31 raised 29.85 for the Binscarth Red Cross. Admission, boxes, lunch, and donations yielded 21.80. raffle proceeds of a hand embroidered centerpiece donated by Mrs. Geo Heap added 8.05. Sid Wondrasek won the raffle. Local social notes include visits, birthdays, and hockey tying Harrowby 5 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joymakers
Red Cross
Binscarth
Geo. Heap
Sid Wondrasek
T. Wood
William Swain
Charles Bily
Russell
C. N. Rauliuk
Brandon
Eileen Heap
Lila Wondrisek
Mary Cartwright
Clarence Grisman
Harrowby
Millwood
Twin Brae Road thaw prompts military train call up
The thaw has improved road conditions to town. Otto Gertz Fred Cyprick Ed Erkert and Nestor Holunga have been called for military train duty. The saw mill at Fred Edel's has resumed operations and many logs have been hauled in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asnes
Otto Gertz
Fred Cyprick
Ed. Erkert
Nestor Holunga
Fred Edel's
Twenty-Nine Rinks Compete In Russell Bonspiel
Twenty nine rinks entered the Russell Curling Club bonspiel with locals joined by teams from Birtle Angusville Inglis Silverton and Foxwarren. Competition ran in four events with many close games and extra ends, led by McDonald and Lorimer in the Grand Challenge and Citizens events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Curling Club
Birtle
Angusville
Inglis
Silverton
Foxwarren
Mullins
McAskill
Lorimer
Russell Red Cross Society Annual Meeting Notice
The Russell Branch will hold its annual meeting on Thursday February 13 at the Army and Navy venue. Members are urged to attend and discuss branch affairs and upcoming charity drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Branch
Army and Navy
Blackout disrupts Russell events at hydro substation
Russell reports the first hydro blackout last Friday evening causing the Junior Seed frolic at the rink to be called off though fixed within ten minutes. A blown fuse at the sub station caused the outage with a repeat Saturday night. The item also notes a charity draw and World War era letters from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Hydro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edna McLougall
W. R. McNichol
Douglas
W. Thom
G. Kippan
F. T. Matheson
Tuckett and Robinson
Plumb
Grainger
Anderson and Douglas
Endcliffe
Red Cross Society
A. E. Schwalm
G. Stevenson
F. Burley
A. Lorimer
E. C. Pagan
Bagnall
H. Barry
B. McLennan
L. Hooper
John McLennan
Margaret Anges
Jeen Seneeny Poulton
McFadyen
Russell—Smellie
Ledingham
Russell High School
George Frisken
Meldrum
General Hospital
W. I
R. H. Shipley
L.J. Carr
Roy Nelson
T. Simms
England
A. McFadden
Alex
Alex Crerar
Alex Simms
Louis Leng
Les Rea
Peewees
J. McDonald
Punch Leifer
A. McKinnon
Smellie
Adolphe
C. R. Loney
A. Leech
J. A. Newell
W. Hancock
J. G. Kippan
R.hartley
E. Shepherd
M-Graham
L. St. John
Wm. Anderson
L. Leifer
G. Forrest
H. Liske
G. Lauman
3. A. Newell
M. Davidson
R. McAskill
W. W. W. Wilson
G. Moxham
A. E. Leifer
W. Anderson
J. Robertson
Russell Red Cross Society
Seattle Sunday Times
Gunner L. R. Long
G. Dehrer
Laura Gilroy
Chas. Gilroy
Togo
Minitonas
Seymour Gilroy
Dehrer
Elks
St. Patrick’s
Thos. Ratcliffe
Frodsham
Cox Founk
Tommy
Iward
Shanghai
Bill Adams
6Th
Dorsets
Cox
Ewbank
Kenya
Jerry
Cheerio
Roddie
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