Russell council minutes reflect routine hires and road repair pleas
Councillors Bligh Crosson Tate and Reeves chaired and approved last meeting minutes. Dr Low reappointed sec treas for 1997. Wages set, taxes to be examined, four wheel scraper quotes requested, bonds authorized, station approvals, and road repair urged between MIllwood vicinity. Accounts listed incl officers and mileage. Meeting adjourned to March 23. Local notes mention poor roads, wood hauling difficulty, and community visits plus Miss Tena Young’s return to school duties.
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Bligh
Crosson
Tate
Reeves
Croxson
Tatz
Ruscell
M.C. Allingham
P. Speers
Chas. Bligh
F_ W Reeves
B.S. Cromon
Fes
Hi Tatr
Local Notes From Burns Junction Social Roundup
Last night the Lou Martins dance drew locals as Jim 55 featured Sundays. McColley bought a valuable horse team. John Bell lost a valuable heifer. Mr Nield is laid up. Mr and Mrs Wen Swerentye spent Sunday and Monday in Ranchvale. A butcher shop is expected in Seebuen as tools arrive. Young folks attended a party at Mr M Sherrif's. Cars and grain movement loom on the horizon. Allan Young leaves for Ontario soon. M Young plans a farm horse shipment. Norman Robertson had an exciting chase last week. Agnes Serbach visited her parent in Resell. M Young spent weeks with Bunecana friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Martins
Jim
McColley
John Bell
John Nield
Wen Swerentye
Ranchvale
Mrm
Sherrif
Allan Young
Ontario
M. Young
Ontang
Norman Robertson
Agnes Serbach
M_ Young
Bunecana
Wedding Bells and Blockade Strains Mark Kelloe News
In Kelloe Mr Joseph Hendry visits friends while religious services continue at Methodist and new St John churches under Rev Armstrong. The infant of Mr Robert Brown dies. Mrs Thos Lawhess and Mr Iggins return from Western Ontario. Joshua Harlow’s machine works thrive amid grain grinding and sawmilling as trade suffers from the blockade. Weddings occur at Ranchyale and Oakburn. lists of school subjects and names fill a long notice with many ages and voices, including Daisy Lee and Bella Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hendry
Kelloe
New
St. John's Church
Armstrong
Robert Taylor
James Hamilton
Robt. Finch
Wm. Peden
Rossburn
Mr. Bailey
Clanwilliam
Robert Brown
Bailey
Thos. Lawhess
Iggins
Ontario
Joshua Harlow
Ranchyale
Robert Wilton
Grace Craig
Campbell
Strathclair
Oakburn
E. Douglas Brown
Anni Harding
W. A. McKim Young
Russell Area News Highlights and Upcoming Events
Local notes report A L Bonnycastle traveling to Winnipeg and G W Barker planning threshing soon. Winter cold peaks at 48 below in Russell. hockey and bowling events delayed by storms. elections likely late March with multiple political party activities. Community socials include a Valentine event and Epworth League gathering. church services and commemorations noted along with train delays on regional lines. Grain prices, broom ball score tie, district grain growers meeting, and church mission giving are reported with several local figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bonnycastle
Winnipeg
G. W. Barker
Russell
Foxwarren
Bachelors of Thunder Cree Host Evening Ball
The Bachelors of Thunder Cree held a ball at Mrs Henry Pagan's residence last Monday despite severe weather. Over 10 attendees enjoyed music by T McNeil F Burley Topp and Jones. C Parson played gramophone selections. Mrs H Pagan and Miss Moore prepared supper. another ball is planned soon.
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Bachelors of
Thunder Cree
Henry Pagan
Messrs
T. McNeil
F. Burly
Topp
Mr. Jones
C. Parson
H Pagan
Marrowby School Reading and Writing Scores Listed
Readings show Rose Wesley 46 and Oscar Sillar 43 with writing 9 for Rose Wesley and 100 for Oscar Sillar. Grade HT Daisy Lee 73 and Lucy Lee 69. Charlie Te 63. Tommy Lee 71. Spelling Daisy Lee noted.
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Lucy Lee
Tommy Bennet
Charlie Lee
Daisy Lee
Cy Lee
Bennet
Edna Lee
Amy
Amy Lee
Edna
Freda Lee
Lizzie Sinclair
Angus Bennet
Naly Wesley
Flora Bennet
Nelly Wesley
Flora Nelley Wesley
Nelley Wesley
Bella
Sinclair
Spella Sinclair
Bella Sincla
Bella Sinclair
Fl Bella Sinclair
Esley Spelling
Flora Jencer
Rose Wesley
Oscar Sillar
Rose Weley
Charlie
Tommy Lee
Masquerade Ball Draws Crowd at Ladies of Maccabees Event
Last Friday evening the Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a masquerade ball with strong attendance. Judges chosen for costumes were Mrs Sharman Mrs Gow and Miss Stewart. Prizes awarded included best lady Mrs Jackson best gentleman Mr Murphy and other category winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees
Sharman
Gow
Stewart
Jackson
Murphy
Kelso
Bonnycastle
LRAYRNE TAYLOR 44 the new not Me
LRAYRNE TAYLOR, aged 44, is highlighted as the new figure in a changing role, upsetting prior expectations and signaling a shift in leadership or identity within the local scene.
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Lrayrne Taylor
The
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Joa
Seeburn
Donald McTavish
Murray Gordon
Tena Young
Seebuen
B. Phillips
Cavalier
J. W. Jackson
Belle of
New York
Laura Atkinson
Queen of Diamonds
Mabel Hill
Portia
A. Childs
Peno
Minneosa
Bh Binscorth
St Yorkton
Stonday
Birtle
Yorkton
Wright’s Hall
Russell District
Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association
Wright's Hall
JH. Farrane Lee-Treas
Creelock
Manitoba Sunday School Association
Epworth League
Ams
Mr. Edmison
Heaven
Hell
Minniska
Silver Creek
Juinniska
Silver Crewe
Foster
Contoy
Marrowby School
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