Shell River Pioneer Society holds its first reunion
The January edition notes the Shell River Pioneer Society's inaugural reunion at the Queen's Hotel with Peter Wallace elected president and John Lawther as vice president. Toast list includes A. Stewart, L. L. Roberts, Sergi. Vinnell, and other locals. Also references 1906 events and Russell school principal appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River Pioneer Society
Queen's Hotel
Peter Wallace
John Lawther
A. Stewart
L. L. Roberts
Sergi.Vinnell
D. M. Kinnaird
R. Shaw
A. B. Callin
H.R. DuPre
J. H. Drought
D. Dunn
F. Bryant
D. Young
A. Clee
Fred Gordon
Seventy Years Of Local Notes From Russell Area
A brief roundup of historical items from 1911 to 1931 reports line disruptions on the CNR, by election dates, local club honors, and early hockey and curling results. Writs for a Russell bye election set nomination January 28 and election February 4. Wm Valens and F Y Newton named as potential contenders. Also recorded are Oddfellow and Rebekah lodge honors, veterans’ society officers, a Walton and Silverton marriage, Russell’s hockey win 16 to 3, and curling club bonspiel participation with team lineups and membership drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Disney
Homefield
Man
Russell School
T. C. Gerrard
E. M. Williams
Alex McDonagh
Otto Seeback
W.! H. Lang
Roblin
CNR
Rossburn
Russell
McIntosh
Beamish
Fraser
Winton
Terry
Fartley
Mitchell
Birtle
Yorkton
Shellmouth
Points West
Wm. Valens
F. Y. Newton
Russell Unit
Army & Navy Veterans
L. V. ‘Smith
L. C. Boulton
J. D. Smith
A. H. Leech
Tod
Robertson
C. McIntyre
R. Clee
H. Clee
A. Clee
G. Clee
A. Wishart
Tod and
Smellie
Russell Curling Club
Cracknell Ufm
Jas. Jackson
Jack Dunn
Emmett Bryant
Chas. McDonald
Jack Madman
Harvey McLennan
Inglis District Curling Wins Mark Weekend Matches
Inglis clinched both the dunne and Freeress events as Inglis rink beat Russell squads 10-9 in a tense late-night match. Ganong took the double event 23-16 while individual results saw Lorimer losing to McDonald 9-7 and Armstrong defeating McIntyre 16-7. The Inglis squad hosted a supper at the Angus Club with players including Lorimer MacKie McDonald Van Alstyne Armstrong and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingus
Sueaday
Herb Lorimer
Jack McDonald
Harry Armstrong
Chas
McIntyre
Russell
Thos
Jackson
Inglis
Angus
W. Mackie
H. McDonald
Fred van Aistyne
R. Dwy- Chas
Neals
Geof. Cammidge
Thos. Jackson
Kenzie Cammidge
Nat. McKay
Bert Mackie
Chas. McIntyre
Don McKinnon
Lorne St. John
Chris Christianson
R. C. McLennan
H. R. Barry
E. C. Sanderson
Juniors Rally In OT To Beat Grandview 5 2
Russell juniors upset Grandview 5 to 2 in an overtime clash after a back and forth first period. Jack Thom opened scoring for Russell, Grandview tied then took the lead before Thom Yankoski and Peterson sealed the win with three quick OT goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Russell
Jack Thom
Thom
Yankoski
Peterson
Agnes Olive Glint to Archibald Thom in Brandon wedding
Mrs A O Glint of Oak River announces the marriage of Agnes Olive Glint to Archibald James Thom son of Mrs C W Thom of Winnipeg. The ceremony occurred December 23 in Brandon with Rev S Parsons officiating. They will reside in Clanwilliam Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom-Gling
A. O. Glint
Oak River
Agnes Olive
Archibald James Thom
C. W. Thom
Winnipeg
Brandon
Rev. S. Parsons
Clanwilliam
Engagement Announcement for Rita Bell and Lt. Hunter
Mr and Mrs H A Bell of Russell Manitoba announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Rita Elizabeth to Lieutenant H A Hunter of Niagara Falls Ontario youngest son of Mr and Mrs A Hunter of Hagersville Ontario The wedding is planned in Toronto in February Hath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bell
Russell
Manitoba
Rita Elizabeth
H. A. Hunter
Niagara Falls
Local Rinks Halt No Vary Cup Challenge
Rinks skipped by Doughty and A. B Leifer turned back the challenge of two Langenburg rinks for the No Vary cup. The text also mentions pay scales for school principals, teachers, and secretaries and a request to discontinue highway construction in the municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughty
A. B Leifer
Langenburg
Neighborhood Activities and Community Updates
A weekly report lists local youths leaving for training on Friday morning led by Gordon McKay and others. Winners in novelty events include Merchants Leo Honstein and H Liske. Grand Challenge winners feature H Liske and A Makarsky. Meetings cover St Valentine dance plans, program committee gatherings, and trustee conventions in Winnipeg. Also noted: hospital recoveries, two rink wins in Russell with return game planned, Ukrainian Dramatic Club crowd, improving roads, Burns Night planning, Red Cross meeting, and a toboggan slide built by Henry Woodkey and Bob Chisholm with strong local turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McKay
Ab. Neuls
Bill Ornofechuk
Arthur Koss
Bill
Berenza
Jno
Koss
Leo. Honstein
A. L. McKay
H. Lorimer
H. Liske
A. Makarsky
R. Swyer
T. Jackson
H. Armstrong
Herb. Adams
N. McKay
W. de la Mare
M. Shnider
HH. McDonald
C. Mackie
W. I
Richardson
A. Wershler
Jack Gibson
Sacred Heart Hospital
Ernie Bryant
Gwen
Winnipeg
Lawrence Hertein
Aga
Russell
Elmer Sheppard
John Chaytor
Dick Forrest
Bob Chisholm
Jock Anderson
Scotty Ferguson
Henry Woodkey
Archie Waggoner
Manitoba
Mike Gallant
Peter Pushka
Ukrainian Dramatic Club
Sandy Lake
Laidies
Walker
Ladies Aid
the Red Cross
Tooms
Endcliffe W. I. club hosts social at Mrs Bird's home
Endcliffe Women’s Institute members met at Mrs Victor Bird’s home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs W P Stewart demonstrated scotch scenes and Mrs R H Shipley read a letter from England about the W I work. February meeting set for Mrs L J Carr’s home. Gordon Wright of McKim visiting relatives. Gertie Geib and Harold Geib returned from Melville. Victor Strugnell visiting Winnipeg. Social evening, led by R H Shipley, featured songs, a mouth organ contest, Truth or Consequence, and dancing to Laycock orchestra. Ernest Wise confined to house. three visiting soldiers on leave attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.1
Victor Bird
W. P. Stewart
R. Hi. Shipley
W. I. Organization
England
L. J. Carr
Gordon Wright
McKim
Gertie Geib
Harold Geib
R. H. Shipley
Margaret Woods
London
Mother McCrea
Laycock
Ernest Wise
Andrew Stewart
C.L.J
Winnipeg
Victor Strugnell
Winnipeg Visitors and Local Residents Arrive and Depart
Rossburn Mr George Armstrong is visiting his Brandon based work and staying with parents. Harry Partridge visits with his parents. Jack McLeod recently visited town with parents and friends. Anne Rushetelo returns to Winnipeg after a few days here. Walter Semkin holidays in Winnipeg. Olga Skorobohach returns to Winnipeg to resume studies at Business Callere Miss Hazel Irwin and Mrs McDonald spend a few days in Winnipeg. Irene Strong travels to Winnipeg for holidays with her parents. Mrs Jim Strong in Winnipeg on business. M Peikoff spent several days in Winnipeg on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Armstrong
Brandon
Harry Partridge
Jack McLeod
Anne Rushetelo
Winnipeg
Walter Semkin
Olga Skorobohach
Business
Hazel Irwin
McDonald
Irene Strong
Jim Strong
M. Peikoff
Mr. Bruce
Wherret
Fyne Gallon Arthur Lewis
Cameron Highlanders
Elphinstone
Local Socials and Visit Notes From Crescent Town
Harrowby and Dave Rice visit Bin scarth at the Dilts home. Mrs H Cannon of Kenora visits her mother Mrs D Blain. Miss Mary Scobie weekend at Millwood. Angus Maynes of the CASP returns to Calgary. A Friday concert by the teacher and pupils is well attended and raises 8 dollars for the ambulance fund. After lunch, dancing continued the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rice
Binscarth
Henry Dilts
H. Cannon
Kenora
D. Blain
Mary Scobie
Millwood
Angus Maynes
CASP
Calgary
Crookshanks Awarded Contract For Ted Boycott House Move
The report notes Birdtail resident William Crookshanks won the contract to move Ted Boycott’s house. The influenza and scarlet fever outbreak has ended and residents are recovering. Various locals, including Wm Andrews of Vista and the Finch family, are spending winter months with relatives, while Mervin Crookshanks and others handle farms and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Crookshanks
Ted Boycott
Wm. Andrews
Vista
Alex
Wm. Finch Motors
Stewart's Mill
Shortdale
H. Beimes
Rossburn
Mervin Crookshanks
Wm. Finch
Vista The WMS and Ladies' Aid Hold New Year Meeting
Vista The WMS and Ladies' Aid held their first meeting of the New Year last Wednesday at the home of a member. Officers reviewed plans and discussed upcoming events for the community group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Ladies’ Aid
Rink Committee Plans Big Skating Night
The rink committee plans a gala skate next Wednesday January 22 to bring all adult skaters in town and district to a pool skate for healthy exercise. The Ladies Auxiliary A&N.V. will serve hot dogs and coffee. Be seeing you there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&n.v
Weeds in Prairie Provinces Illustrated in Free Farmer Booklet
The Agricultural Department of The North-West Line Elevators Association issued a free booklet titled Illustrations of Important Weeds in Natural Colours to help farmers identify common prairie weeds. It notes weed losses cost farmers about 10,000,000 annually and offers control guidance via the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department of the
North-West Line Elevators Association
Mny
Prairie Provinces
Agricultural Department
Prairies
Agricultural College of the
University of Manitoba
Christmas Carols Raise Funds in Glen Elmo Visit
Glen Elmo school teachers and pupils sang carols at homes across the district and collected 15 dollars 50 cents. The group included Glen Elmo, Bill Belbas, and John Vedrick, with Wasyl Kaban ill for several days and Alex Kevhyr of Mears visiting earlier. Mrs Alex Zubiak departed for Winnipeg to visit her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Belbas
John Vedrick
Wasyl Kaban
Alex Kevhyr
Mears
Alex Zubiak
Winnipeg
Glen Elmo
Tax guidance and local curling notes fill Sixth Column
The issue outlines instructions for income tax questions and mentions a likely connection between Hyaro and Russell. It covers local curling results with Angusville rinks led by Elmer Shepherd and Jock Anderson, lists players, and notes a postponed dance due to hockey. It reports a North Western bonspiel with a Russell rink, snow plow delays, a Silverton War Certificate winner, a misprinted birth notice, and editor’s advertising struggles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oddfellow and
Rebekah
L. V. Smith
Shedmouth Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
R. W. Patterson
E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Te Anglis
We Angus Club
Hockey
Kelmister
Obrien
Sloan
Hubuchuck
Mills
Angusville
Endcliffe
Harrowby
Ucome
Hyaro
Snabusky
Robert Burns
Elmer Shepherd
Shepherd
W. W. W. Wilson
Anderson
J. A. McKinnon
H. Woodkey
A. Waggoner
Wilson
Eddie Leifer
Jim Silver
Silverton
Krussell
Neepawa
Flay
Frank Clement
Toronto
John Jackson
Saltcoats
Young
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