Russell reminiscences recount school, sports and fires
A long feature recalls past Russell events from 1905 to 1935 including Russell School opening with J A McKaughan as principal and Miss Baxter and Miss Hassock assistants, a Ladies masquerade prize event, local hockey and skating highlights, a Fisher trophy rink, a fire that destroyed the Queen’s Hotel Kivery stable, and a 1935 Rajah Fox Ranch looting incident with foxes seized and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
J. A. McKaughan
Baxter
Hassock
Russell Ladies
Garrioch
B. Callin
Hallam
Clark
John Mooney
A. Astbury
Jackson
D. J. Kippan
Russell
Queen's Hotel Kivery
Pioneer of 1884 Dies Boxing Day
Funeral services were held at Christ Church Russell for L. L. Roberts pioneer of the district. He died Tuesday December 26 after a short illness. He was in his 84th year. Burial was at Russell cemetery with pallbearers D. E. Boulton T. Dunn H. McLennan J. Langford H. Yeates and F. Clement. Survived by son Leslie of Trail BC and three daughters in Vancouver Winnipeg. A cricketer and horseman he helped shape early local life. A large crowd attended skating opening Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church, Russell
L. L. Roberts
Roberts
H. Markle
Russell Cemetery
D. E. Boulton
T. Dunn
H. McLennan
J. Langford
H. Yeates
F. Clement
A.M. Roberts
Sheffield
England
Edinborough Medical University
Canada
James Lawther
Leslie
Trail
N. Bajns
Margaret
Vancouver
B.C
A.M. Pratt
Winnipeg
L. L
Red Cross Novelty Spiel Entries Open
The annual Red Cross novelty spiel begins next Monday in January. Players are asked to submit their names to the secretary immediately to finalize arrangements. This event supports the Manitoba Curling Association POW parcel appeal, with Russell club seeking broad support from regular and non regular curlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Manitoba Curling Association
Russell Club
Russell Agricultural Society Sets Fair Dates and Leaders
Directors meet on December 20 designating the 1945 fair dates July 19 and 20 and naming associate directors. A committee of R. C. Smeliie R. L. S. John and E. C. Sanderson was formed to plan a United Nations parade with the fair. Associate directors include D. E. Boulton George Rea Bert Robb N. A. Robertson J. Kieper John Fackson E. Hammond E. C. Sanderson D. A. Kinney John Spencer R. M. Anderson Frank Robertson J. McKinnon H. Armstrong Jas. Langford D. G. Nield H. Clee L. Callin N. Braendle W. Storey C Whitmer J. J. Dunn Frank Clement Gordon Rea L. Christopher Roy Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
R. C. Smeliie
R. L. S. John
E. C. Sanderson
United Nations
D. E. Boulton
George Rea
Bert Robb
N. A. Robertson
Garson’s rise shown as honest reformer in Canada
A reader on a train reads speeches by Stuart Garson premier of Manitoba. The piece lauds Garson as honest and promising, arguing his approach to provincial autonomy and constitutional overhaul, favoring Rowell-Sirois style reform to align federal and provincial finances. It cautions voters about taxes, social services, and the need for durable reform beyond slogans.
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Bruce
Stuart Carson
Manitoba
Mr. Garson
Canada
Garson
Ottawa
British Columbia
Provinces
Can
ICCF
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Juniors Open Hockey Season With 4 2 Win Over Binscarty Team
Russell junior hockeyists opened their season Tuesday night with a 4 2 victory over southern rivals. The lineup included C Wishart M Glasmnan L Glas Langford L Yankoski J Mather J Gillespie and B Lamb among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarty
Russell
C. Wishart
M. Glasmnan
L. Glas- Langford
L. Yankoski
J.mather
J. Gillespie
B. Lamb
Knox United Church Russell Man Service Notice
James E. McNeill MA BD minister leads service at Knox United Church Russell Manitoba. The notice honors those who have lost loved ones in the armed forces and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell
Man
James E. McNeill
Council Appoints 1945 Committees
Standing committees were appointed at the statutory meeting of the town council held Tuesday morning with one change health officer Dr. T. Brownlee. Officials for 1945 include Secretary treasurer C. J. Maher constable and utility man D. Goddard town solicitor W. W. Wilson and the council enacts postwar reconstruction and committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Brownlee
Mather
McLennan
Langford
Bicknell
C. J. Maher
D. Goddard
W. W. W. Wilson
Turner Bradley Hunt wedding in Dropmore young Joyce marries Henry Turner
A very pretty wedding was held December 27 at 3 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs B Bradley Hunt Dropmore. Joyce Bradley Hunt married Henry Turner of Winnipeg in a ceremony by Rev McNeill of Russell. Joyce wore a snow white chiffon gown with a tiara veil and carried American Beauty roses. Guests included Kay Robb at piano and Harvey Munro as best man. A buffet lunch followed and a community dance in the evening. A bridal shower for Joyce was held December 28 with gifts drawn by Rene Robb and Doreen Barnett. Santa colors and a luncheon completed the afternoon. The couple will reside in Crystal City pending future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bradley-Hunt
Winnipeg
Crystal City
Angusville WMS December Meeting Recap
The Angusville Woman's Missionary Society held its December meeting at the church on Wednesday afternoon December 20. Twelve members attended. Mrs. Turnbull presented the November Missionary Monthly. Secretary Mrs. Staples delivered a full yearly report. Mrs. Burgess reported 23 subscribers to Missionary Monthly. Reports showed 36 calls and 18 hospital visits by secretaries Mrs. Ackroyd and Mrs. Tivan. A life membership pin was presented to Mrs. John Bell. The gathering closed with hymn 47 and the Aispah benediction.
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Angusville W
WMS
Turnbull
Staples
Burgess
Ackroyd
Tivan
John Bell
John Nield
Bell
Society
Ottawa weekly editor review and war labour updates
Canadian Auxiliary Services finish plans to collect skates and boots for troops in France Belgium and Holland via YMCA branches. Labour data show October 1944 strikes down 62 percent from 1943. 485 924 man days lost in 172 strikes. CWAC recruitment up to 6000 while airforce women released. Domestic industry softer with fall in manufacturing and construction.
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France
Belgium
Holland
YMCA
Airforce
Canadian Army
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Army
CWAC
Sixth Column Notes and Local Community News Highlights
Old time photos from the Diamond Jubilee era were returned to The Banner with owners identified. The High School Lonspiel in Winnipeg saw Russell represented but no prizes won. Blood Donor Clinic reports 39 donations, Foxwarren contributing strongly. Community hockey support urged for Fussell with a meeting next Tuesday. Diploma presentations at Elks Christmas event honored town youth, and Russell’s Gus Boulton and Wic Johnson received New Year honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Library
ST AS
Ken Watsons
Russell
Winnipeg
Jim Langford
Hay Gillespie Jr
Bob Mcln
Tosh
Bob Thom
A G. (Gus) Boulton
Navy
Wic Johnson
RCAF
New Owners Take Over Local Theatre Chain
Mrs Garry Peebles has sold her theatre chain including Russell Theatre. Phillet Edy Tower remains manager of the local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Peebles
Russell Theatre
Phillet
Edy Tower
Canadian enlistment cited for L. J. Moore in Russell
A fragment reports L. J. Moore of Russell entering Canadian active enlistment. The terse note lacks full context or dates but confirms Moore’s status as active in the Canadian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Moore
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bammer
Fenton
John Lawther
J. G. Rendell
Lawther
J. A. Johnson
Gordon Kippan
Warrington
W. Hyde
R Stevens
Asessipp
Reg. Jones
Canora
Canada Wheat Board
Union Church
Ford
Saltcoats
Foxwarren
Leifer
Wishart
Adolph
G. McKinnon
Hembroff
D. McKinnon
Clement
McIntosh
Cowan
T. A. Crerar
L. J. Carr
Rajah Fox Ranch
Sarah May Me
Jack Dixon Robertson
Stuart Garson
Karsh
Mes Sens
By Jim Greenblat
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Groun
A Peete
Fussell
Coultis
Elks
Thildren
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