1905 Old Days items from Banner files recap
In 1905 McGregor bakeries changed hands with Owen Burdett selling to H. J. Morrison. Winnipeg bonspiel skippers Frank Matheson A. R. Tingley and Dr. Wright lead three rinks. Ada Gertrude Schwalm marries William Howard Brouse in Glenboro. A. L. Bonnycastle retires from Russell law practice. Knights of the Maccabees officers installed in Russell. Grain Growers branch formed at Lanniska and Asessippi-Boulton branch organized. J. W. Barry named Union Bank manager. Belgian Relief fund receives 988 dollars from Russell residents. Wheat traders note grain fares at 1.46 per bushel. 1920 section begins with E. Armstrong of Boulton bringing six Belgian horses to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Morrison
McGregor
Owen Burdett
Frank Matheson
A. R. Tingley
Dr. Wright
Winnipeg
Ada Gertrude Schwalm
William Howard Brouse
Glenboro
J. W. Barry
Union Bank
Russell
Pioneer of Russell Dies at Vancouver
William Barrett-Lennard, aged 63, died in Vancouver on January 26. A early district pioneer who arrived in 1860 with Senator Boulton, he homesteaded land now owned by John Jackson of Boulton and lived in Vancouver the last 30 years. He is survived by a sister in England, brother in France, four sons Walter William and Charles of Vancouver and Hardiege of New York, daughters Mrs D E Boulton of Russell Mrs Janowski of Victoria Mrs A Godfrey of Geelong Australia Mrs H Godfrey of Sussex England, and 0 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Wm. Barrett-Lennard
Lennard
Senator Boulton
John Jackson
Boulton
England
France
Walter
William
Charles
Hardiege
New York
D. E. Boulton
Russell
Janowski
Victoria
A. Godfrey
Geelong
Australia
H. Godfrey
Sussex
Travelling Links Visit Blocked by Basswood Lodge
A joint Oddfellows and Rebekahs meeting at Foxwarren Monday evening prevented the Travelling Links emblem from Basswood Lodge. About 150 attended from Basswood Newdale Rapid City Angusville Binscorth Russell with Crystal Rebekah lodge members Mrs R Mann Miss Wilma Woods and Miss Lulu Madill among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basswood LO
Foxwarren
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
Basswood
Newdale
Rapid City
Angusville
Binscorth
Russell
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
R. Mann
Wilma Woods
Lulu Madill
Great acquisition to the horse in dustry
The flu is again circulating in this district in a milder form. Many social activities have been postponed due to the epidemic.
Staff Defeats Trustees In Curing Game Bond Result
A 1930 curing game saw the school staff beat the trustees. Participants included Miss McCrindle, P. Moore, J. H. Doughty, A. M. Pratt, with skips W. Hembroff and R. A. Stevens. J. G. Kippan and R. H. McCallum also competed with skips. A E Leifer and J G Kippan won the two novelty bonspiel events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McCrindle
P. Moore
J. H. Doughty
A. M. Pratt
W. Hembroff
R. A. Stevens
J. G. Kippan
R. H. McCallum
A. E. Leifer
Russell Squad Falls 8-6 In Foxwarren League Game
Russell was defeated 8 to 6 at Foxwarren. Robb scored five goals and Lazenby three for Foxwarren while Mitschke and McKinnon led Russell with key goals. The game featured early two quick goals, several standout saves, and a late Foxwarren surge to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Foxwarren
Robb
Lazenby
Adolphe
Hembroff
Pete McKinnon
Mitschke
Scramble
Alex
Jack Adolphe
Pat Pourri
Stew” Robb
Binks
Mel Graham
McKinnon
Russell Boys
Dunfield
Wynne
Lewarton
Lowe
McLellan
McRedie
Widdicombe
Clement
Hoar
Yankoski
Schoepp
Foxwarren and Russell Teams Split Peewee High School Games
Foxwarren Peewees beat Russell 4 to 1 while the Russell High School squad upset by a 3 to 1 score. Frankie Matheson ran the games and lineups featured C Lougheed N Peterson and D Graham for Foxwarren and Boy Dimond Keating Wishart Hembroff for Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Russell
Peewees
Frankie Matheson
Peewees Foxwarren
C. Lougheed
N. Peterson
R. Falloon
D. Graham
K. McCredie
M. Ellis
A. Kristmnan
K. Wotton
D. Lowe
E. Ryan
Boyd Dimond
Donald Keating
Clarence Wishart
Billy Hembroff
Bill Thom
Jack Wilson
Happenings From Inglis Curling Bonspiel and Local Notices
Neighborhood news lists curlers heading to Winnipeg bonspiel including Jas Jackson Thomas Jackson Adam Cipryk Scotty Hansen Herb Lorimer Herb Liske By Crawford and Kenzie Cammidge Fred Van Alstyne joins Inglis rink Kenzie Cammidge teams with W W Wilson Ray Armstrong and DeLaMare trio Enid Coulter returns to Winnipeg after weekend visit Church board annual meeting set for Wednesday February V Ladies Aid to meet February 15 Milton McKague leaves for Russell Beulah McDonald heads to Edmonton and then Vancouver C G L T senior hike to View Hills led by Miss W Harlow C A Menzies visits Wingham Ontario Jack Strank acts as agent during Menzies absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curters
Winnipeg
Jas. Jackson
Thos. Jackson
Adam Cipryk
W. W. W. Wilson
W. Bradley
Otto Seifert
Jas. Stevens
Inglis
Alice Thring
Asessippi
Amice Robin
Miss Thring
London
England
Asessippi Church
Mr. Robin
C. A. Menzies
Wingham
Ontario
Jack Strank
Menzies
C.glt
W. Harlow
View Hills
Manse
Milton McKague
British American Oil Co
Russell
Beulah McDonald
Edmonton
Vancouver
Local Social Roundup At Endcliffe And Deepdale
Endcliffe Miss Evelyn Church spent the weekend at Deepdale. Mrs G A Hodgkins of Russell visits Mr and Mrs W H Henderson. Mrs Geil and Mrs Laycock hosted a dinner for G Geil's birthday with fifteen guests including Russell friends. Community Club dance enjoyed by a large crowd with Hlackman's orchestra. The last social evening on ticket season is in February. W I meeting set at Mrs A Woodard's February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Church
Deepdale
G. A. Hodgkins
Russell
W. H. Henderson
G. Geil
Hlackman
W. H. Pagan
J. Schwalm
W. I
Women form War Work Committee at Craigie school
At a Wednesday afternoon meeting January 31 the district women formed a Women's War Work Committee and twenty workers enrolled to knit and sew for the Red Cross. They will obtain wool and material from the Russell Red Cross branch. The Community Club plans a social for February 16 under Mrs. Willis Thickett. Nearby, men cut and hauled ice from the river. Mrs. Bagnall visits Nut Mountain, Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Russell
Willis Thickett
Bagnall
Mrs
Sam Bagnall
Nut Mountain, Sask
Millwood salutes Mr Wm E Swain on 85th birthday
Millwood residents celebrate William E Swain’s 85th birthday with congratulations on Wednesday. Winnipeg visitor Frank Wondrasek joins daughter Mrs Geo Heap, as The Joymakers host a successful whist drive and dance last Friday with prize winners Mildred Bily Eileen Heap Lou Wondrasek and Leonard Roulston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Swain
Ste Frank ‘Wondrasek
Winnipeg
Geo. Heap
Joymakers
Mildred Bily
Eileen Heap
Lou Wondrasek
Lennard Roulston
Winnipeg Trip Burdens Harrowby Residents
Mrs M Halliday and Mrs C Cornus and infant Arla left for Winnipeg on Saturday for their future plans. Billie and Lorna Matheson spent the weekend at Binscarth. Miss M Archer was in Winnipeg a few days and returned Monday. Mr and Mrs H Matheson spent the weekend in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Halliday
C. Cornus
Arla
Winnipeg
Billie
Lorna Matheson
Binscarth
Dropmore 2 Honor Mr W War dle on 74th Birthday
Dropmore 2 congratulates Mr W War dle as he marks his seventy fourth birthday on Monday. Sunday school children and teachers held a party and bean supper Friday. Parents thank Mr and Mrs H Deitrich for home use and sleigh drivers. Large MF A attendance heard a Roblin lecture Friday. A spirited crowd enjoyed a whist drive sponsored by Castelcav ery Patriotic Club Friday. Mona Roberts returned Friday after visiting her brother H Roberts and Mrs W G Ferris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wardle
The
Patriotic Club
Mona Roberts
H. Roberts
W. G. Ferris
Silver Beach Ruthenia social notes and wedding
Fred Kaliniuk of Lennard visited the district while Mrs. S. Zink recovers at home. Congratulations to Lena Chuckree of Ruthenia and Bill Pallidwar of Oak Bank on their January 21 wedding. Bird tall residents Mr. and Mrs. Kosteski visited relatives Mike Kosteski last Sunday. A large old steered Ya! toap Year dance at Silver Beach hall featured Ruthenia players and a five piece orchestra for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kaliniuk
Lennard
S. Zink
Lena Chuckree
Ruthenia
Bill Pallidwar
Oak Bank
John Kosteski
Joe Kosteski
Birdtall
Mike Kosteski
Silver Beach Hall
Mears Mike Pawluke Moves to Hud son Ontario Mills
Mears Mike Pawluke has gone to Hud son Ontario where he has gained employment at the Kenora paper mills. Michael Kawka and Walter Paw luke left for Ontario this week. Their destination was not disclosed. Alex Sawchuk and Harry Komber made a business trip to the Grandview district last weekend. Alex Saley is getting married and is now in Vernon BC in the light delivery service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pawluke
Hudson
Ontario
Kenora Paper Mills
Wasyl Kawka
Winnipeg General Hospital
Pete's Lake Hall
Alex. Sawchuk
Harry Komber
Grandview
Michael Kawka
Walter Pawluke
Adolph Bezo
Bezo
Alex. Saley
Alex
Vernon
B.C
Assistance Offered by Russell Agricultural Society
The Russell Agricultural Society received a large supply of Bot Fly Capsules and Warble Fly Powder for distribution to farmers in the district. It is the time of year for administering these treatments to horses and cattle and owners are urged to take advantage of the savings offered. Complete directions accompany each supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Three Cornered Political Fight Sets Marquette Election Stage
Electors in Marquette brace for a three cornered race with Liberal Progressive units meeting February 12 at Shoal Lake to nominate a candidate. Conservatives and CCF groups plan meetings February 14 and 19 at Strathclair and Shoal Lake. Voter lists will be published late month under the Dominion Elections Act 1938. Campaigns begin with heated debate as electors prepare to decide who will guide democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Dominion
Shoal Lake
C.C
Strathclair
CCF
King
Russell Elk curlers defend Whitlock Cup vs Minnedosa
Russell Elks defeated Minnedosa 12-9 led by Geo Smellie at skip and 19-11 by Bill Wilson in ice two to defend the Whitlock Cup. Russell lodge retained the title won late December, with a luncheon hosted by Russell members after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Aminnedosa
Fred Taylor
George Phelps
Doug Ferg
George ‘Thompson
Joe Brown
Earl Rutledge
Ed. Stone
Bert Smith
Russell
W. W. W. Wilson
Chas. Adolphe
George Bicknell
Jack Robertson
George Smellie
Tom Jackson
Jim Jackson
Tom Mansell
Drive for Used Clothing Passes Off Well
Sponsored by the Women's Institute and run by the Boy Scouts the campaign met with splendid response from Russell householders. Clothing collected was turned over to Central Welfare for distribution. All concerned are gratified by the response received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys Scouts
Russell Householders
Central Welfare
Christ Church Sunday Services Notice
Christ Church lists Holy Communion at 11 00 am and Sunday School at 12 30 pm for Sunday February 11. observance details include church notes and service times.
Canadians face pivotal March 26 vote shaping future years
The pending March 26 ballot is framed as a crucial moment affecting Canada's direction for years to come. Analysts weigh issues and promises from multiple angles, stressing the vote's potential to resolve weighty national questions and set policy paths ahead.
Radical Changes Foreseen In Canada 1940 Election Campaign
Dean Wilson notes wartime constraints will alter the 1940 election. Radio use expands, winter campaigning limits travel, and government vacancies will be filled. New Elections Act introduces voting changes including restricted publication of returns until all provinces close. Eastern and Western broadcasts delayed by four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People of Canada
Reconstruction Party
H. H. Stevens
New Democracy Movement
W. D. Herridge
Social Credit
CCF
Parliament Hill
British Columbia
Atlantic
Pacific
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner
A. L. Bonnycastle
Russell Tent
Knights of the Maccabees
It. Clee
C. Brown
F. Pollard
W. Ledingham
B. L. Whitaker
A.‘ KK. Adams
M. Madill
E. Archer
Ies. Newell
Kalen Sad
Grain Growers’ Association
Lainniska
Asessippi-Boulton
Iso
Wm. Gillies
F. G. Richardson
F. H. Briggs
Measurer
A. Gilchrist
K. Smith
Wm. Hembroff
A. Skinner
W. G. Brown
W. Berrington
E. Armstrong
Sid Allen
Rossburn
Endcliffe
Craigie
Millwood
Harrowby
Dropmore
Silver Beach
Mears
Agricultural Society
Christ Church
By Dean Wilson
Canada
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