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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 07, 1926

Page

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School Hockey League Opens After New Year

wishes a Happy New Year to H. A. Mullins and thanks the Orchestra for help with the recent dance. The hockey league starts after the New Year with a January game in Russell against Foxrarren. The team, under Mr. Kelso, has trained hard and promises good games. Subscriptions and receipts total provide funds, with donations and dance proceeds aiding the hockey program.

Russell Foxrarren Kelso Balane D. Glen J. H. Doughty Childrer Labor Curling Club L. V. Smith Russell Fir Piece Orchestra Bonspiel Fund

Russell A F and A M Officers for 1921

Russell A F and A M announce 1921 officers including W B McMurray as W M F Hughes as W and R Thomson as IW J A McKinnon as Treasurer Rt Wor Bro A B Callin as Secretary Wor Bro K Millar as Chaplain Wor Bro P H Nelson as S D C Whitmer J D L L Lewis F Johnstone J S H McKean H Thompson Tyler F Vinnell D of C At Wor Bro G 8S McDonagh.

F Vinnell D. of C Wor McDonagh

Shellmouth AF and A M Officers Named

At Shellmouth Lodge No 129 AF and AM meeting held Tuesday 29 December 1925 officers were installed including R Wor T I F M W Bro A McKinnon WM J C L Langford SW G F Hilbert JW L C Larsen Trea R J Young Secy W Bro A Wallace Chaplain W Bro J L Bryant D of C W Bro C L Miller Sr D Fro C Rea Jr D Bro E R Ridgeway Sr S Bro D Glover Jr S Bro B Allen Tyler Bro W P Stewart I G Bro G S McLennan

Shellmouth A.F A.M Shellmouth Lodge A McKinnon L Langford F Hilbert J.W L C Larsen R J Young Wallace J L Bryant L Miller Rea R Ridgeway Glover Jr S Allen Tyler W P Stewart I.G S McLennan

Eastern Star Chapter Elect New Officers

The chapter installed its officers at the last meeting with P W Matron Mrs Amos as W Patron Mr G Medonach as W Matron and Mrs G McDonagh as Associate Matron. Other officers include secretary Mrs C Thom, treasurer Mrs J J Maher, conductress Mr J McIntyre, A conductress Mrs McMurray, chaplain Mrs Greaves, marshal Mrs Astbury, organist Mrs Lucas, and star points led by Ada Miss J Grey Ruth Mrs Park, Electa Mrs Hill Warder Mrs Johnston Sentinel Mrs Barry.

Lucas Amos G Medonach G McDonagh Ruby Setter Sec C Thom Treesurer J J Maher J McIntyre McMurray Greaves Marshal Astbury

William MacDonald Dies at Foxwarren Pioneer of the West

William MacDonald aged 92 died Wednesday morning December 30 in Foxwarren. A pioneer linked to Hudson Bay trading era, he spoke with Archibald MacDonald and helped shape early western history. Born in Glengarry, he followed his brother to the western frontier via Assiniboine, landing at Ellice and later settling near Fort Ellice and Turtleford. Survived by four sons and three daughters including Archie, Alex, Mrs Lewerton, and Miss MacDonald.

William MacDonald West Plains Archibal MacDonald Hudson Bay Ellice Adventuron Fort Ellice W Lewerton Foxwarrer Archie McAuley Alex Turtleford, Sask Hemend Lewerton Wallace Lewerton Foxwarren MacDoneld

Shellmouth Routs Russell in Hockey Clash

The Shellmouth team faced Russell at the rink on Monday in a tight 4 3 game. Both sides fielded many young players with potential for senior play and listed players include Langford Roberts Langford Neals Ledingham McKinnon and Russell Leifer Kelso Glen Page Wishart. Umpire T Robinson officiated.

Russell Shellmouth Johnston Langford Roberts Langford Neals Neals Leifer Kelso Glen Page Wishart Ledingham McKinnon T. Robinson

Town Board Adopts Minutes and Appoints Officials for 1926

The minutes of the last regular meeting are adopted. Dr. Brownlee is named health officer for 1926 with a $10 retainer. J. Clark is reappointed Town Constable on the same contract. Standing committees from 1925 are reappointed for 1926. J. A. Glen is appointed legal adviser with a $10 retainer.

Brownlee J. Clark J. A. Glen

Shellmouth Christmas concert delights crowd with lively program

The Banner reports a hall packed beyond capacity for a Shellmouth Christmas concert led by Mr Millar and Miss Busch. The program featured a 2 Minstrel Show, Santa Claus, and high praise from visiting guests noting it as one of the best children’s events they’d attended.

Shellmouth Santa Claus Millar Buseh Nevill B. Keay C Langford Patton Jake Lowenbereer Nic

Shellmouth Beats Ressell 5-4 In Tight Hockey Clash

A lively Saturday game saw Shellmouth defeat Ressell 5-4 in a close match. Shellmouth's lineup included H Johnson J Langford E Langford C Langford J Neals C Roberts and P Neuls. An official from the C.N.R. work train contributed solid officiating satisfaction.

Shellmouth Ressell H. Johnson J Langford E Langford C Langford J Neals C Roberts P Neuls C.N.R

Holiday Visitors and Community Cheer in Harrowby

Visitors from Winnipeg Minnedosa Yorkton Sask and Dominion City gathered in Harrowby for Christmas and New Year events. Frank Percy and son Fred returned from six months in southwestern Saskatchewan where they helped with mining operations. The Christmas Tree program featured Santa a bracelet gift for the teacher and a New Year party for Mr and Mrs Geo Brewster marking their 25th anniversary with a silver casket present.

Harrowby Miss Brain Winnipeg Jean Walker Minnedosa Isobel Brewster Gerald Joe Nelan Yorkton Isobel Macey Henry McCrae Sask Frank Percy Fred Saskatchewan Geo Brewster Aid Brewster

Community notes from Angusville and district winter events

Local youths enjoy home life during holidays while the rink stays open nightly. Dorothy Nield dislocated her elbow falling from a stray stack. Mrs. Will Young returns to activity. New Year service at the church featured the sermon What is your life and a Sacred solo. Curling club results show the Secretary-Treasurer’s team leading by a point and plans for an Oyster Supper. The Excelsior Cup sees Angusville rink champions. A Fancy Dress Carnival and Whist Drive are scheduled. a Hockey Club is being formed. Mr and Mrs E Sinclair relocate to Brandor with Royal Bank duties. they leave fondly from Angusville. Jack Chittick and family visit from MacNutt.

Dorothy Nield John Nield Will Young H. W. Lewis J. Paugett Franz Neirmeyer Angusvilla Jock Anderson Blakeley Frank Shepherd Mel Anderson Ladies’ Curling Club Angusville E. Sinclair Brandor Sinclair Royal Bank Dairing Jack Chittick Little Eon MacNutt Richardson Winnipeg Geo. Richardson Chester Coulter Don Coulter Silverton W. Ledingham Calgary Helen Violet Bowle Hyne Hertlein Silverton Ruby Fletcher Plumas Dr.) Page Pearl McLean Mass Millar Archie Manitoba Agricultural College A. B. Callin H. Payne Norman Ont Russell Jas Wishart St. Boniface Hospital Mary Crystal Rebexal Lodge Eastern Star Oddfellow Foxwarren Jas, Matheson Dauphin Hospital Crystal Rebekah Lodge Russell Lodge No J. McIntyre J G. Kippan W. Thom F. T Matheson Ollie Oleson Russell Orchestra Messrs D. Nairn Fred Wm Clement Wm Adam Churchbridge Mr. Adams Asessippi

Community Notes Include Dances Recitals and Examinations

The district reports a lively week with a New Year dance at the local hall, a picture show opening by Mr. Urbanowsky, and a Christmas recital by Mrs. Theo Bay’s pupils featuring Mary Nixon Violet Peden and others. Christmas exam results list top scorers across grades six to twelve, highlighting Muriel Midgley Catherine Wilson Mary Pradhnuk Jessie Kelso and several others.

J. A. Lindsay Ontario Inc. G. Stitt Winipeg Roslyn Young Yorkton S. Young J. Urbanowsky C. W. Wickett Souris Theo. Bay Odd Fellows Mary Nixon Violet Peden Kathleen Nixon Patience Gove Willa Irwin Muriel Midgles Annie Pradnauk Lois M.intosh Edward Theodore Bay Wesley Muriel Midgley Annie Babechuk Ivan Cumming Jackie Strank Jeter Glushka Lo's Cumming Nettie Antonichuk Eileen Peden Katie Predhnuk Willie Walker Ethel Strong Donald Armstrong Helen Budz Catherine Wilson Annie Anton’ Chuk Willie Hough Jessie Young Annie Pradhnuk Maurice Danyleyko Lois McIntoch Irabella Hliday Arabella Mitchell Mary Harlow Va Thelma Yorke Eva Baldrow Grefel Georgina Crowe Anna Hamilton Irene Antonichul Mary Antonichuk Pauline Varmey Harry Sieigh Mary Mitchell Annie Varmey Erma Hamilton Marie Plente Jessie Kelso Robert Hamilton Vida MacDonald Vida Denny Ellen Halliday

Fire damages farm home of Frank Diamond

A Sunday fire at Frank Diamond's farm home damaged the roof but the house and contents were saved thanks to prompt help from passersby Tom Bell and Henry Chittick who arrived during the incident and aided in securing the property.

Frank Diamond Tom Bell Henry Chittick

Angusville Wins Excelsior Challenge Cup in Russell

Angusville defeated Russell in a two rink match to win the Excelsior Cup on Tuesday. Anderson led Jock Anderson’s rink while Gillespie battled Frank Shepherd as the visitors held a slim edge. After play, Angusville and Russell teams were hosted at Allies Cafe and Silverton curlers later failed to lift the cup.

Angusville Russell R. Shipley Jock Anderson H. Gillespie Frank Shepherd Anderson Gillespie Shepherd Allies Cafe Nield Minshull Nield Anderson Forest Preston Chittick Russell—MecKean Slack Clee Ship Ley Greeley Leifer Silverton

Farm stock and implements sale notices from Ontario listings

Auction notices for Adolph Bezo at Inglis on January 8 and John Robb at Anelleville on January 15. Also Wasyl Karnazynuk sale north of Ross burn on January 16. Auctioneers A R McIntyre A H Stanvles and R Peden listed.

Adolph Bezo Inglis A. R. McIntyre John Robb Anelleville A. H. Stanvles Wasyl Karnazynuk Rossburn R Peden

Christmas Day Noted In Ruthenian Colony Events Highlight Jan Carnival

Local notes recount Jan 6 observed as Christmas Day in Ruthenian colony and upcoming events including a carnival on Jan 15. Numerous visits between Winnipeg and Russell residents, dance plans, bake sales, and club meetings mark the holiday period with preparations for the Russell bonspiel and community gatherings.

Eden—Imore Winnifrey Jones-Brewer Jinnipeg Doig Lavery Newdale Bernice Currie Alda Stratton Winnipeg Runsel

Christ Church Notes Epiphany and Activities

Epiphany observed with evensong and sermon at 7 p.m. A Vestry meeting at the Vesty follows. vestrymen urged to attend. Sunday School enjoyed a social, prizes awarded for attendance, and the 1.0.C.F. held a Christmas Tree event. Boys' Club hike with Mrs. Russell Boulton ended with a reception by Mrs. Doig.

Christ Church Clee's Lake Doig

Epiphany at St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth Christmas Carol Service

Epiphany at St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth featured Martins and Sermon at 11 30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Christmas carol service lit by a candle illuminated tree after Evensong with solos and anthems. Organist Mr Guy Nevill and violinist Mr Irving Graham led the music. collection aided the Children’s Big Society Winnipeg. Names listed for baptism and marriage.

ST. Cuthbert’s Shellmouth Epiphany Guy Nevill Irving Graham Hig Children’s Big Society Winnipeg Oly Robert William Pagan Henry Joseph Pagan Frank Percy Pagan Irwin Samuel Sykes Amy Anne Sykes Allan Raymond Sykes Frank Bailes Dorothy Main

United Church Notes Review of Upcoming Services and Meeting

There will be a song service next Sunday evening at o clock. Choruses from the White Gift Service will be repeated. A practice for former participants is set for Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The Annual Meeting of the Congregation occurs Wednesday evening January 13 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Born Mutch at Newdale on December 25 to Mr and Mrs R Mutch a son.

United Church

Dropmore Dramatic Society stages A Cheerful Liar

The Dropmore Dramatic Society presents a three act comedy titled A Cheerful Liar on January 15 in the Dropmore Community Hall. Cast includes Jack Bassil Clarence Hunt Bradley Hunt William Goodbun E T Lewis Mrs Geo Robb Mrs Wm Skinner and Miss I Reich.

Dropmore Jack Bassil Clarence Hunt Bradley Hunt William Goodbun E. T. Lewis Geo Robb Wm Skinner

C N R Schedule Changes For Russell Passenger Service

The C N R adjusts Russell passenger timings with arrivals from the West at 5 30 p m on Monday Wednesday Friday and from the East at 7 40 p m on Monday Wednesday Friday. Departures to the East at 6 00 a m Tuesday Thursday Saturday and to the West at 7 00 a m Tuesday Thursday. Through connections link Regina west and Winnipeg Brandon east. Arrivals at Winnipeg 3 40 p m and Brandon 3 50 p m.

C.N.R Russell Regina Winnipeg Brandon

Royston W.I. Holds December Meeting at Mrs Moster’s

The Royston Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting on December 16 at Mrs J Moster’s home. Members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon followed by a delightful lunch. A novelty dance and Whist Drive are planned for January 22 with admission 59 cents, promising good music and a good time for all.

Royston W.I J. Moster Royston

Rochedale W1. Meeting at Mrs Craig’s home

The Rochedale W1 group will meet at the home of Mrs. Craig on Thursday January 14 at 2 30 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss club activities and plan upcoming events.

Rochedale Craig

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. A. Mullins Mar Quette Wee Eeweesee C McMirchy J H Doughty Peeee Dave Millar Dave Glen Alvin Maher Ernest Setter Wm Patterson Eero Rose Keiper Owe Eweeee Norris Beamigh Bob Page Don McKinnon Russell A-F A.M. Officers Shellmouth AF Eastern Star Chapter Foxwarre F. Shepherd J. Grainger Dr. Lewis C. S. Sheperd J Anderson E. Ferguson L. L. Lewis E Ridge E. Ross R Grainger J, Anderson H. Ross Excelsior Challenge Cup Excelsior Challenge Up W. W. W. Wilson Fenton Coventry Wellman McMurdhr Shipley Wilson Clul Mutch R. Mutch
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