The Banner Old Days Recap Feb 1901 to 1938 Highlights
A retrospective from The Banner chronicles returns from the African War to local town happenings. It notes D Arcy E Boulton receiving a civic address and chain, J de Balinhard’s South Africa homecoming, a 1906 wedding at Todburn, Bonnycastle opening a law office, and numerous Manitoba curling events, civic appointments, and rail/road yard openings across years 1901 through 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcy E. Boulton
Foresters
Mali
Sgt
J. de Balinhard
South Africa
Yorkton
Juniors Win at Grandview 25-3 Rally
Russell Junior hockey team traveled to Grandview Tuesday night and dominated with a 25 to 3 victory. The win boosts their season standing and showcases strong offense and defense from the visiting side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Grandview
Anniversary Services Set for March
Parish records announce Eric D. Erry will attend anniversary services with Reverend E McNeill presiding at the Man. church. Arrival date listed as March 0th. event marks a notable milestone for local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llam
Tom
Eric D. Erry
Pleasing Exhibition By Winnipeg Skaters
About 600 spectators braved the cold to see a Winnipeg Victory Figure Skating Club exhibition at Russell rink under Rink Committee sponsorship. O. W. Couch and Betty Thompson directed twenty eight performers in solos, duets, and groups with Harold Snell the standout professional. Eleven year old Bobby impressed with twirls as mid age skater W. Couch and assistants Merle Smith and W. Benson showcased acrobatics. Several young women including Molly Erhardt and Pat Allen received highlighted mentions in the Winnipeg carnival program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Figure Skating Club of
Winnipeg
Russell Rink
O.W. Couch
Betty Thompson
Harold Snell
Langenburg
Bobby
W. Couch
Fife
Merle Smith
W. Benson
Molly Erhardt
Wo"Bawards
C. Edwards
Bell ‘Smith
Pat’ Allen
Former Resident Dies Suddenly at Kindersley
Bert McDonald eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs John A McDonald pioneer residents of Silver Creek died suddenly January 12 from heart attack at Kindersley Sask Mr McDonald lived in Saskatoon where burial occurred January 16 He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs James and Beth of Winnipeg three brothers Ainslie and Ewart of Winnipeg Archie of Regina and two sisters Mrs Stearns of Calgary and Mrs Dr McKay of Edmonton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McDonald
John A. McDonald
Silver Creek
Kindersley
Sask
McDonald
Saskatoon
Tok Place
James
Beth
Winnipeg
Ainslie
Ewart
Archie
Regina
Stearns
Calgary
Dr. McKay
Edmonton
Curlers Draw Opens Week Long Bonspiel Schedule
The Curlers' Hat lists the curling draw from tonight through February 14 with a week dedicated to the open bonspiel beginning February 18. Matches run daily with pairings including Leifer, Wilson, Burgess, St John, Gillespie, Anderson, Robertson, McIntyre, Loney, Smellie, Kippan, and McDonald across February 7 to February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Leifer
Wilson Adolphe
Burgess Matheson
St. John
Gillespie
A. E. Leifer
Anderson
Wilson
Robertson
McIntyre
L. Leifer
Silver Smellie
Bicknell Kippan
Loney
Clement
Adolphe McNeill
McDonald
Anderson ‘Wilson
Loney St John
Smellie
L. Leifer Matheson
Burgess
Twenty Rinks Entered In Farmers One Day Spiel
Twenty rinks enter the Russell Board of Trade sponsored Farmers bonspiel for a one day event with eight end first round games and ten end later rounds. First draw at 9 am with eight matches listed. winners advance to 2 4 6 8 pm draws and finals at 10 pm. Trophy presented by Hily Gillespie with prizes including brushes chicks and personal stationery from local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerea
Russell Board of Trade
Sraum
Hily Gillespie
Russell Board of ‘Trade
Russell Banner
The
Russell Hatchery
J. A. Burgess
J. 4. Cross
Winnipeg
Death of Mrs Ormerod Reported in England
Bert Thompson of Mickleover Derbyshire received word of the death last July 10 of Mrs. Ormerod. She was the mother of the late Jack Ormerod, long a resident of the district and former occupier of the farm Mr Thompson owns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Thompson
Mr. Ormerod
Mickleover
Derby
England
Jack Ormerod
Mr.Thompson
Letter From Sweden Describes Trials of Estonian Refugees
A Swedish reply to A. G. Smellie recounts Leena Raud a six year old Estonian girl adopted by the local Elks lodge and her refugee family. The letter details occupation trauma, displacement to Sweden via Finland and the Baltic Sea, and requests information on immigration and work prospects in Canada while thanking for support. It notes the Soviet and German occupations, deportations, loss of property and family, and hopes for a future life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Smellie
Stockholm
Sweden
Mr. Smellie
Leena Raud
Elks’ Lodge
Leena
Canada
Elks
Woolf
Estonia
Leen
Little Leena
Europe
Russia
Germany
Tam
Bank of Estonia
Finland
Uttle Lena
Lady Curlers Hold Bonspiel Hosted by Ye Russell Club
One day bonspiel yesterday featured Lady Curlers from Inglis Binsearth Birtle Foxwarren Roblin and Russell. Teams listed by rink name include Inglis Binscorth Birtle Foxwarren Roblin and Russell with many players named. Results will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye Russell Ladies’ Curling Club
Inglis
Binsearth
Birtle
Foxwarren
Roblin
T. Jackson
Jackson
H. Armstrong
Sibson
C. Denham
Millard
Hertlein
Hamilton
Binscorth
I. McCaig
J. House
M. McGillivray
J. Rannie
J. Starcheski
Murray
J. Fraser
Honey
Doig
Miles
Doidge
Roberts
Mirris
Barker
Wile
B. L. McLeod
L. Leifer
Gwen Simms
Norma Perrin
Reta Hoffman
Weddings Rawlings Hunt At St Mathews Anglican Church
At St Mathews Anglican in Winnipeg Violet Elizabeth Hunt wed Walter Melville Rawlings in a quiet ceremony at 330 pm on Saturday January 26. Rev W A Cross presided. The bride wore powder blue crepe with navy accessories and a talisman roses corsage. They will honeymoon in Vancouver and home in Dropmore in a few weeks. Also a second wedding at the Lyon home features Margaret Mildred Hamilton and Victor Lyon in Romance blue crepe with white hyacinth accents. The couple dined with twelve guests, traveled to Brandon, and a later shower celebrated the union with a mock wedding and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Myrdsl
Jack
Vancouver
Dropmore
Brandon
Russell Intermediates Fight Roblin On Local Ice
The Sixth Column game tonight at 8 o'clock features Russell Intermediates facing Roblin on home ice. Other items note the Winnipeg bonspiel entry, a $100 Victory Bond winner, and Manitoba Winter Fair dates in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Roblin
Manitoba
Brandon
Fraser Valley dairy plant feature praised by visitors
Coast Industry thanks L Sparrow formerly of Silver Creek now Matsqui BC for copies of their weekly and Fraser Valley Milk Producers Assoc monthly Butter Fat. The Abbotsford milk evaporation plant is highlighted with a photo of labelling machine run by Sparrow’s son Melville, who has worked there five years. Sparrow invites Fraser Valley visitors to tour Farmers Cooperative plants and offers to guide them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Sparrow
Silver Creek
Matsqui
Fraser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner Files
Jessie Hamilton
T. A. Crerar
Todburn
Pritchard
AL. Bonnycastle
W. J. Doigs
Y. Newton
W. Valens
Newton
Lawther
Ole Olson
Jas. Clee
F.T. Matheson
C. W. Thom
Tom Tod
C. Cameron
F. Mullins
L. Neitch
Jas. Coey
107Th Battalion
Ottawa
Light Horse
D. E. Boulton
Service Lumber Co
Cracknell Siding
J. A. Gien
Minot N.D
Constable Brimms
Clydesdale Club
Belle Isle
Matheson
Wm. Thom
D. J. Kippan
F. T. Matheson
R. & Cochrane
Silverton
Parish of Christ Church
Cogent Legne, CA
Man
E McNeill
Mildred Hamilton
Victor Lyons
Lloyd Joyce
Linda May Gooda
Tucker Bauer
Leila ‘Murray
Alan Bauer
Eddie Leifers
R Ink
Tiee
Walt, Hembroff
Jim Silver
Elmer Shepherd
Chas. Adolphe
Bill Wilson
Roy Derkach
Queen's Hotel
Lloyd Foster
Amsterdam
Holland
Marcelle Leifer
Reg. Hoar
Wndstent
John Collins
Smellie Bros. & Co
Swent
Dairy Association
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