Odd Days 35 Years Ago 1906 Ladies Aid elects officers
The Ladies' Aid Society elected officers including President Mrs Tacm Vice President Mrs Callin Secretary Aire Rogere and Treasurer Mrs Cask at the start of the year Rogere and Cask are named for school re openings. Detailing also lists district officers and local businesses struck by a fire in Johnston block during a deep cold snap. The article notes the coldest spell in years and mentions skating at the Sivell River Curling Club with memories of past players and the sport's prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Tacm
Callin
Aire
Rogere
Treasuer
Cask
Russell School
Miss Hovseck
Win Gabes
Isleag
Dona
Shoaldake
L. Head
Rayig City
Wes
Kecue
Colling Domision
Det Secnion
Thie
W. Beane
Cascavery
K. Siniti
Bouton
Jas. A Kiggen
D. Siowar
Sliver Creek
A.B. Calin
Taos
Tod
John W. Fraser
J. Mooney
Rustal
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Barnes Shop
Uitehor
Ruswell
Asessippi
Sivell River
Avessizo
Alex Stewart
Thos. Todd
Henry Gul
Wm. Adams
D. T. Wison
Fred Gordox
Thomas Gibson
Local notes on weddings, hockey, and community events
January 1 ceremonies at Mrs Cacodne Lester home tied Miss Cora Myr Ue to Sr Russell Setter. December 8 marriage unites Ina Kor sion of Castleavery with William Burroughs of Shellmouth. Russell edges Shellmouth 4 to 3 in hockey. Subscriptions to Sailors Week reach $1832.70. Army and Navy Veterans branch formed in Russell RC with Smellie secretary and committee members. Smellie Bros Ltd add a creamery wing. W Hembroff awarded contract. McDonald becomes secretary-treasurer at Boulton upon E Armstrong’s retirement after 39 years. Calon church officials named. church board and town committee set for year. local roles listed. Russell hockey, officials, and various civic notes conclude report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airs
Cacodne Lester
Cora Myr Ue
Russell Setter
Atias Ina “Korsion
Thomas H. Rowan
Castieavery
Th. Wm. Burroughs
Shellmouth
Mary Holston
Malcolm McFadyen
Russell
Bryant
Plorpotat
Frost
McFadyen
Langford
Allbright
Wishart
McIntyre
Duchesneau
Lyons
Adolph
Cee
Army and Navy ‘Veterans
Russell Press RC
Smellie
C. Maher
W. Cook
A. E. Power
W. Berrington
J. Langford
Rh, McCallum and
Ait. Clee
Smellie Bros. Ltd
W. Hembroff
A McDonald
Boulton
Wiceved E. Armstrong
Calon Church
Bee AG. Fel
Bmeille
P. McRostie
A. Moynes
W., Goalti
N. R. Park
Jas. Matheson
Board of Stewards
J. A. Glee
Alex Greig
K. Millar
Melville Shaw
N.R. Park
W. B. McMurray
James Rea, Jr
J. Robertson
C. Whitmer
FF. Hughes
AE Warrington
Town Council Holds Statutory Meeting Tuesday
The Mussel Town Council held its statutory meeting on Tuesday morning. Members and Mayor Membrott took the oath of office. 1989 appointments and officers were named, funds approved, and bylaws amended. The 1938 minutes were approved, and payments for electric light and town services were passed. The Russell Curling Club was rented the rink for 1988-1939 season at 30 dollars. Deposits for electric light were refunded after bylaw updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussel Town
Ted Weesday
Frescue
Membrott
Ueimir
Voumell
Russell Curling Club
License Plates Wow On Sale At Municipal Office
License plates for all motor vehicles are on sale at the Municipal Office in Russell. Plates numbered from 71-301 to 72 N0 this year feature white figures on a blue background. All vehicles operating after January 1st, 1939 must bear the new plates. Last year 675 automobile licenses were sold there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Automote
Women’s Missionary Society Elects Officers
Knox United WMS elects Mrs. C. C. Graham as president at the annual meeting. Other officers include vice presidents Miss C. McRostie and Mrs. J. A. Glen, secretary Mrs. A. G. Smellie, treasurer Mrs. H. B. Wallace, and various committee heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Graham
Knox United Wms
C. McRostie
J. A. Glen
A. G. Smeilie
H. B. Wallace
Mission Band
C. Cameron
Missionary Monthly
W. J. Grasby
Ave. A. G
C. MelRostie
H B. Wallace
Inglis Curlers Take Trophy to Kelloe
Two links from the Inglis Curing II conveyed the Travelling Ambassador trophy to Kelloe and participated in friendly games there. The Kel oe club entertained the visitors, with Thos Jackson presenting the trophy to D F Crawford, local president. Personnel noted: T Jackson skip, A Cipryk, H Liske, A Wershler, H M Hanson skip, William Mackie, H lertmer, A W Ziprick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Kelloe
Keloe Club
Thos. Jackson
D. F. Crawford
T. Jackson
A. Cipryk
H. Liske
A. Wershler
H. M. Hanson
William Mackie
H.lertmer
A.W. Ziprick
Christ Church Plans Annual Parish Meeting in crypt
Christ Church notes an annual meeting of parishioners will be held in the crypt on Tuesday January 17 at 7 pm. All members aged 18 and over are entitled to attend and vote.
Birth of daughter welcomed in Freefield at Sacred Heart
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gus Ross of Freefield on the birth of a daughter at Sacred Heart Hospital. Neighbourhood notes mention a junior hockey team in good form with wins against Robilg at Inglis and Binscorth. Charlie Neale coaching the boys shows improving results. Seasonal travels and dances fill the community pages with Christmas and New Year greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Ross
Freefield
Sacred Heart Hospital
Robilg
Inglis
Binscorth
Charlie Neale
C. Crawford
Shoal Lake
Christmas Home Visits in Shellmouth Area
The document lists residents visiting homes during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Named individuals include L Langford, L Stewart, B Patterson, G Busch, Irie Mawhinney, C Langford, T Langford, T Yee of Winnipeg, and others from Russell, St. Vital, Pine Falls, and more. Several teachers and relatives are noted as spending the season at various homes and camps, with mentions of university study and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Langford
Portage la Prairie
L. Stewart
Pine Falls
Mise B. Patterson
Morris
Mise G. Busch
Winnipeg
Irie Mawhinney
Russell
C. Langford
St. Vital
T. Langford
T. Yee
Miss Large
Makaroff
Clearwater
Mary Campbell
G. Busch
Archie Goodbun
D. A. Goodbup
Dave Williams
Tom MeNtell
Grandview
Assiniboine
Curdood
F. Oleske
Krewald
L. C. Elliott
Gladaton
MM. Busch
University
Saskatoon
W. A
D. A Goodbun
Peaceful New Year Shines Across Community
Silverton glows with a cheerful New Year mood after a trying season. Local events include UAW January meeting on the 12th at W. C. Anderson’s, a Health Talk segment, and a New Year poem roll call. Visiting residents Everett Robertson of Winnipeg, Rev. Alex Calder’s Winnipeg trip, and Jean Stewart plus Bonnie Virtue’s Neepawa holiday visit are noted. Mr and Mrs Fay Johnstone celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary with gifts of a silver tray. Senior hockey beat Endcliffe and Angusville on home ice. junior Tansell squad played a friendly here. Chas Hughes returns from Winnipeg mortal treatment. Angus McLeod takes a Vancouver holiday trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Robertson
Winnipeg
Alex. Calder
Christman
Dominion City
UAW
W. C. Anderson
Paleo
Tru Jean Stewart
Bonnie Virtue
Neepawa
Barry Virtue
Fay Johnstone
Angusville
Tansell
Chas. Hughes
Belax Tn
Hughes
Angus McLeod
Vancouver
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Notes Preview Local Reopenings
Endcliffe Miss A Campbell returned Tuesday after Christmas at her home to Isabella School reopened Wednesday. Mr and Mrs George Gunn Emily of Saltcoate spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs R H Shipley. Mr and Mrs O M Laycock and Rod with Miss Violet Wright RN of Portland Oregon spent Christmas at McKim Sask Gordon Wright joined them for a visit. Gelb family and others spent Christmas and New Years at Binscarth. W H Henderson celebrated Christmas with J Rea at Brightside. Hugh Thompson of Star City visiting his mother Mrs B Thompson. Twenty four Schwalm family members spent Christmas at E Schwalm home. Bill Stewart spent Christmas with George McLeod Silverton. Robert Stewart of Silverton spending holidays at home. Roy McCan and son spent New Year at For Warren. First dance of the New Year sponsored by Community Ch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Campbell
Tuesay
Isabella School
George Gunn
Emily
Saltcoate
R. H. Shipley
M. Laycock
Rod
Violet Wright
Portland
Oregon
McKim, Sask
Gordon Wright
Gelb
E. Schwalm
Bill Stewart
George
Silver Beach and Ruthenia Personalities Reported
Silver Beach and Ruthenia figures include John Stefanishyn a Haltor to Yorkton and Johar Tutkauke a Ruthenia school teacher who spent Christmas with his parents at Oakburn. Leon Michalchuk of Brandon spent Christmas and New Year with family while Steve Gandishes returned from Binscarth after completing a short course in agriculture. Lima school reopens in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stefanishyn
Yorkton
Johar Tutkauke
Ruthenia School
Oakburn
Leon Michalchuk
Brandon
Steve Gandishes
Binscarth
Lima School
New Year Greetings and Holiday Visits Reported
Rossburn residents send best wishes for a prosperous New Year. Edith Preston visited relatives in Killarney during the holidays. Mr and Mrs Swain of Grandview spent Christmas with their daughter and son in law. Teachers at home include Miss Willa Irwin St Mary's Miss Grace Brown Seeburn Miss Audrey Brown Eckford Rae Peden Bowsman River. Mig Jean Parwidge returned to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Preston
Killarney
Swain
Grandview
Long
Brothea
Willa Ir ‘Win
St Mary's
Grace Brown
Seeburn
Audrey Brown
Eckford
Rae Peden
Bowsman River
Mig Jean Parwidge
Masonic Lodge Installs Officers at St Johns Night
St Johns Masons gathered Tuesday December 27 in the Masonic hall to conduct internal rites and install officers. D E Boulton was named worshipful master with J H Shipp immediate past master and T Gilmour senior warden among others in the official slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Russell Masons
Masonic Hall
D. E. Boulton
J. H. Shipp
T. Gilmour
A. Cal
P. H. Nelson
S. F. Hughes
Russell Hockey Team Sweeps Grandview In Home Series
The Russell hockey squad split a home and home series with Grandview during the holidays as new uniforms arrive. In the December 23 game Russell lost 4 to 8, then rebounded December 28 with an 8 to 3 win. A later matchup saw Russell beat Roblin 12 to 6, led by a strong second period surge. penalties were scarce for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Jrandview
Roblin
Uranaview
Grandview
Brazeau
Aitken
Craig
Keast
B. Hartmetr
P. ‘Heming
Waggoner
Calles
H. Hartmett
T. Hemming
A. Yeo
B. Payne
Holiday Travel and School Staff Return Notices
Students and staff from Rossbarm School and area families spent the holidays with relatives in Dauphin Winnipeg Shoal Lake and Killarney. Misses 209 McNell Isabel Mitchell Eleanor Lindsay and Ming May Mitchell returned home or resumed studies. Teachers Miss Kennedy Mas Stevenson Miss Kent and Mr Sparling returned to duty after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Colere
F. 3. Partridge
209 McNell
Winnipeg
Geo. Bolton
Isabel Mitchell
Rossbamm
Kennedy
Dauphin
Mas . Stevenson
Shoal Lake
Kent
Killarney
Sparling
J. J. Lindsay
Ming May Mitchell
Mas
Successful Short Course Completed at Binscarth
The eight week agricultural course at Binscarth concluded December 22 with strong praise from students and teachers. About 80 percent of time focused on practical farming topics while citizenship, public speaking, first aid, and public health were taught. A student government formed, lectures from public figures held value, and social events accompanied the curriculum. A Christmas concert closed the term, certificates were awarded, and a cooperative marketing study group was formed to continue work in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Wright
Binsearth
Rabinovitch
Bineearth
Elliott
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Winnipeg
Birtle
Binacarth
Binscarth
Agricultural Boye Orchestra
Asd
Loree
Carter
Knox United Ladies' Aid Elects Officers for 1939
Knox United Ladies' Aid announced the officers for 1999 at the annual meeting. Honorary president Mrs. Wo. Ledingham, president Mrs. Laura Medill, vice president Mrs. Hay Gf leeple, secretary Mrs. Harold Thompson, treasurer Mrs. Glen Keating, membership convener Mrs. J. A. Peterson, program Mrs. P. Houck, manse Mrs. T. I Brownles, supplies Mrs. H. Payne, and Miss Selina Lawfox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Ladies’ Aid
Wo. Ledingham
Mra. A. & Callio
Laura Medill
Hay Gfleeple
Harold Thompson
Glen Keating
J. A. Peterson
P. Houck
T. I Brownles
H. Payne
Selina Lawfox
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. B. Callin
Harold
Thompson
John Clark
Dr. Shaw
W. W. W. Wilson
Olettor
Resse
Rossbury
Rosebarn
Hamilton
McDonald
Mamson
McIntosh
Peden
Civbiey
Woods
Dupont Russell
Cree
McKinnon
Wish ‘Art
Page
Cowas
Re Teres
Geo. Kalen
Fue
Louumistoos
Comeury
Rink
Suwesuw
Bicawell
Waecke Lugut
Matheson
Lang Fog
Fuoue
Mather
Bickwell
Maueso
Seretary
Women's Missionary Society
NGLIS
Christ Church
Brekenridge
Bethany J. C Smith
Anguaville
Walter Wershler
Winipeg
Enid Coulter
Rob- Nin
Mise Morgan
Miss Blackwell
Ruccuis
Lemon
Winnipes
Bell
Jetfries
Scotty” Hansen
H. Lorimer
W. Mackie
Adolph Ziprick
H. J Liske
Adam Cipryk
A. Werahler
Elsie Ziprick
M. Dunn
Tno
Steeler
B. Buttcher
Wagner
P. Pooley
M. Shnider
Silverton
Endcliffe
Silver Beach
And
Ruthenia
Rossburn
Masonic Lodge
St. John’s Wight
s—Russell
D. Slemmon
Wilson
Slemmon
Slyztuk
Walker
Webb
Calver
Haddock
Lodge
R. Clement
D. McKinnon
G. McKinnon
Mann
Hembroff
P. McKinnon
D. Jph
J. Clement
Cheskie
NOX United Church Ladies’ Aid
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