Duly 45 Years Ago Highlights From January Notes
A roundup of historical items spans January milestones: Barnardo’s band provided music for New Year skaters in 1902. John B. Thom honored on leaving Shellmouth after five years of teaching. hockey, fires, prizes, and local events documented from 1907 to 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnardo
John B. Thom
Shellmouth
Russell
Shoal Lake
Cusitar
Kiibrough
Dutton
Macwha
Bartley
Gerry
Michell
Arden
Winnipeg
G. L. Skinner
Leningrad
Uss.r
Institute of Plant Industry
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Simpson
Vienna
January Ration Calendar Highlights and Warnings
January ration calendar notes meat coupons M 64 M 35 and M 66 valid with B 37 B 38 B 39 valid on January 2 and January 23 respectively. Ration books may be destroyed as all coupons expire. Industry risk warned that it will be cradle or grave of post war democracy.
Fire claims mother and child in Russell area tragedy
A midnight fire destroyed the Stevens home near Russell killing Mrs Olive Tibbatts Stevens and her three year old daughter Linda. Mr Stevens suffered burns and frostbite but survived. Firefighters responded with help from area residents. funeral services were held in Russell with a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Stevens
Russell
Rod Clement
Binscarth
Stevens
Russell Fire Brigade
Olive Tibbatts
Annual White Gift Service Presented By Junior Choir
The Knox United church White Gift service on Sunday December 22 featured the junior choir led by Miss Louselle Leifer presenting the cantata The Child Divine with Wise men and kings. Cast included Miss Joan Leifer as Mary Bett y Marie Brownlee and others. readers Elinor Shaw and Doreen Matheson. tots performed Away in a Manger. A collection of 130 dollars was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Louselle Leifer
Child Divine
Joan Leifer
Mary Angels
Betty Marie Brownlee
Adeline Galatiuk
Marion Keating
Margaret Gaber
Marion Brownlee
Reita Dunn
Homemaking and Agriculture Course At Brandon Programme
An agricultural and homemaking school will run in Brandon from January 1 to March 14. Tuition is 60 dollars covering two months of room and board, registration, and student fees. The practical program includes food, clothing, handicrafts and local agricultural problem solving with judging time. Applications go to the Extension Service Winnipeg or local ag representative. open to young women and men aged 16 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branon
Legislative Building
Winnipeg
Glen Elmo Notes On Local People And Events
Harry Melynk left for Winnipeg to take a winter mechanical course. Mr and Mrs Wm Brykalnik spent a week visiting Grand View. Mrs Mike Laskowski was rushed to Winnipeg for an operation. We wish her a speedy recovery. Barry Derlago returned from Russell hospital after an appendix operation. Visitors to Winnipeg last week included Billie Belbas Mike Werbowski Leona Werbowski Mrs Paul Yecunik and Mr and Mrs Mike Pushka. The Glen Elmo Christmas concert was well enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Melynk
Winnipeg
Wm. Brykalnik
Grand View
Mike Laskowski
Barry Derlago
Russell Hospital
Billie Belbas
Mike Werbowski
Leona Werbowski
Paul Yecunik
Mike Pushka
Glen Elmo School
Christmas Holiday Socials And Visits In Dropmore Area
Local note cluster records Christmas and New Year visits among families in Dropmore, Shellmouth, Roblin, and surrounding communities. Walter and other youths spend holidays with relatives. multiple residents travel to Winnipeg and return. Social events include an New Years Eve dance, with readers wished a happy new year.
Shoal Lake Earns First League Victory Over Russell
Shoal Lake pulled ahead late in the third period to beat Russell 4 by breaking a 4 4 tie with two goals in the final minutes at Russell rink. Midwest league features Hamiota Shoal Lake Foxwarren and Russell with rosters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake Puicksters
Russell
Hamiota
Shoal | Lake
Foxwarren
Shoal Lake
Lyons
McMahon
Markle
Payne
Lindsay
Tyler
D. McLean
Purdy
Stick
Christmas Revels and Snowblocking Blues in Russell and Area
The report shows Frank Henry Millwood returning to Win 1 Lipeg after a week with relatives. A Crosby Christmas visit by Mr and Mrs H E Furnace and Lynne is noted, with a Boxing Day blizzard halting road travel and disappointing plans for a Russell dance. A Christmas concert drew a large crowd credited to Miss Soderstrom and her pupils, while Santa was delayed. Numerous names across Harrowby Russell and nearby towns are listed as holiday visitors and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henry
H. E. Furnace
Lynne
Crosby
Russell
Miss Soderstrom
Santa
Euxies
Eileen Heap
Fort Willam
Ont
Margaret
Binsearth
Minnie Bily
Gretna
William
Winnipeg
Roy
Bdson
Alta
Margaret Betz
Ted Betz
Joyce Cartwright
Wolf’ S
Ivy Soderstrom
Harrowby
Prenateg Emer
H. Ridley
R. Self
J. Self and
Davies
Crosby Sympathy for Mrs Barrington over Loss in Winnipeg
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. 3. Barrington in the death of her mother Mrs. James Fletcher who passed away in Winnipeg recently. George Robinson and sons are starting a Polled Hereford herd with fine cows. Ken Bligh and grandson Mor ley Clarks traveled to Winnipeg for New Year’s with Emerson. E. L. Polding and G. Lang of Virden visited G. Cornell last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
James Fletcher
Winnipeg
George Robinson
Ken Bligh
Morley Clarks
Emerson
E. L. Polding
G. Lang
Virden
G. Cornell
Russell Pentecostal Mission Sunday Devotional Service
Sunday devotion at 230 pm and Friday Bible Study with prayer at Marchwell Sask Pastor F Meinet announces God will be with you and provide rest in a brief local church notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Meinet
Marchwell
Pal Wins New Year Dog Derby at Ray Forest
Ray Forest hosts a New Year dog derby where Pal the Labrador owned by Ray Forest edges past Dinty owned by Howard Beswatherick after a near tangle among three dogs and onlookers. Ian Matheson drives Mathers collie Bob as the third entrant. C R Beswatherick promoted the event and prize money amid a cold day, with plans for an annual race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Forest
Pal
Howard Beswatherick
Ladies Curling Club Draws Include January Schedule
The Ladies' Curling Club posted a weekly draw from January 9 to January 17 with matches such as McTavish vs Jackie Clement and Mrs Bicknell vs N Leifer. Recent results through January 7 show Nelliene Leifer beating Heather Meintyre and Isabel McTavish defeating Gwyneth Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTavish
Jackie Clement
Mrs. Bicknell
N. Leifer
H. McIntyre
Davidowski
L. Leifer
Nelliene Leifer
Gwyneth Bell
Leifer
Heather Meintyre
Louselle Leifer
Mrs. Davidowsky
Isabel McTavish
Heather McIntyre
Was The Reformation Justified and Suffering Series at Knox United
Church notes announce a four Sunday series on Protestant faith and life questions led by Rev J E McNeill and Rev G H Adams. Services include Thursdays at Christ Church Anglican and Fridays at Knox United with night prayer for world Christian unity. Public urged to attend in a free country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Anglican
J. E. McNeill
Knox United
G. H. Adams
Parish of CHRIST CHURCH Epiphany Communion Service
The notice announces January 12 first after Epiphany Holy Communion at Parish of Christ Church led by Rev G H Adams BA L Th. The event marks the 1 am service time and dosed with religious observance for the parish community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish of Christ Church
G. H. Adams
Soldier Nick Kowka Returns Home After Service
MEARS Word reports Sgt. Nick Kowka has left England and is en route home after ix years in the Armed Forces. Farmers warn of elk wanderers causing fence and hay damage amid scarce feed this year as neighbors prepare for lumber cutting with sawmills soon to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Kowka
England
The Banner Spruces Up For 1947 First Issue
The Banner unveils a refreshed front page heading for 1947 and outlines planned improvements. Readers are urged to send news items and appoint district reporters, with a note that submissions must include sender names. The paper thanks readers for Christmas gifts and credits Lamck for the roll received.
Two Careers in One Family Buckleys Featured
The Sunwary Issue highlights George E Buckley and Constance Astbury Buckley of Saint John as a model pair with their two children in a home integrated kindergarten. Buckley, an assistant professor of spoken language at the University of Western Ontario, and his wife run classes at home in a self-designed house. The note also mentions Nipawin bonspiel participants and local hockey rinks at Winnipeg school bonspiel, reflecting community events and holiday greetings from subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantelaine Magazine
George E. Buckley
Saint John
N.B
Buckley
Constance Astbury
A. Astbury
University of Western Ontario
Buckleys
Postponed Weddings and News Pushed to Next Issue
The holiday backlog forced delays in several wedding notices and additional local news items. Editors prioritize upcoming week content as budget limits ease.
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CPR
J. J. Moon
W. J. Coig
West Indies
T. A. Crerar
Sinclair Maynes
Vancouver
Violet Huddleson
Bertha Morris
Jean’ McIntyre
Morley Davidson
John Chittick
B. Maher
Reg Cartwright
E. Nelson
Bijou
L. H. Camron
Craigie
Sunnyside
Sunnysides
Russell Theatre
Stanley Belza
Swift Current
Fask
Mr. Belza
Belza
Jack Anderson
Brandon
Glen Elmo
Dropmore
W. Ferris
Howard Comfort
Larcen
Thuce Larcen
Jack Rawlings
Sybil Verex
Neepawa
Barbara Hunt
Rapidity
Freda Hunt
Alice Kelly
Miss Sopp
Mike Turta
Mr. Turta
Donnie
Calder
Roy Craig
Garry Cameron
Mervin Nerbas
Castleeavery
Jessie
Bob Pyott
Geo
S Lee
Castleavery
Mary
Steve Pewnink
Archie Goodbun
Ae Russell
Millwood
Russell Pentecostal ‘Mission
World Week OF Prayer Services
Mears
Afi
Lamck
Nusseu
Nipawin
J. A Burgess
D. Huet
E. C. Sanderson
A. Marlatt
Rocanville
Gerald Davidson
Roy Winthers
Jim Gillespie
Bob Anderson
Stan Jackson
Bob Beswatherick
Jack Keating
Harold Waddell
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