Old Days Taking Shape in Banner Files
A review of past issues from January 1901 to January 1936 highlights family notices, church gifts, railway petitions, grain deliveries, train arrivals, Victory Bond sales, and local club elections. Notable items include D E Boulton's expected return from South Africa, a Presbyterian pastor thanked with driving harness, and the Russell Thoroughbred breeding station forming with listed officers. Also referenced are King George V's death and curling association leadership appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E Boulton
South Africa
The
Presbyterian Church
D. ‘M. MacKay
Knox United Church Service and Meeting Notice
Russell Man J E McNeill MA BD minister announces services at 11 am and 7 pm with church school at noon Young People's Union holds an immediate congregational meeting on Monday January 21 at 8 pm everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell
Man
J. E. McNeill
Young People's Union
Stork Increases Visits to Russell 1945 Vital Stats
The 1945 vital statistics report by C. J. Maher shows 224 stork visits to Russell with 111 boys and 113 girls born, up from 112 and 101 in 1944. Deaths rose to 64 from 47, with male deaths 36 and female 26, versus 27 and 20 in 1944. Marriages dropped to 10 from 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Maher
Stork
Grim Reaper
Memorial project moved to Board of Trade
At a public meeting a year ago a memorial plan was discussed. The Russell Board of Trade will review a suitable project and organize local groups to back it. A retail merchants section was proposed and merchants supported forming it to push the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Iim
Russell Lady Curlers Beat Inglis Rinks in Friendly Games
Two Russell ladies rinks traveled to Inglis on Friday for a curling friendly, winning both matches 11-8 and 8-5. Luncheon followed with chicken sandwiches, pie and cake. Entrants included Louselle Leifer, Isabel McTavish, Gwen Summs, Norma Perrin, Heather McIntyre, Evelyn Ironsides, Donnie Coutts and Kay Gooda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Russell
Louselle Leifer
Isabel McTavish
Gwen Summs
Norma Perrin
Heather McIntrye
Evelyn Ironsides
Donnie Coutts
Kay Gooda
H. McIntyre
L. Leifer
T. Jackson
C. Denham
Red Cross Fund
W. Bradley
Toronto
Lac. W. Bradley
Moncton
Beth Breckenridge
St. Boniface Hospital
Winnipeg
Ottawa politicians paid after $2000 legislative raise
The article notes a $2000 increase given to Canadian legislators in Ottawa, challenging the notion that politicians are born not paid. It comments on compensation and public perception, highlighting the shift in views toward paid public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Eight Rinks From Russell At North Western Spiel
Forty two rinks compete in the annual North Western bonspiel at Foxwarren this week with eight Russell rinks taking part. Six sheets of ice host ten end games and six draws daily, offering curlers many opportunities for play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Russell
Realism In Ottawa Dominates Canada War Debates In 1946
Ottawa discussions on Dominion Provincial conferences emphasize solving domestic issues through internal cooperation alongside international efforts. Military and economic strains are highlighted by rising war debts and taxation, with figures from 1939 to 1944 showing dramatic growth in revenue and spending. Veterans face employment hurdles as repatriation and training programs struggle to align with postwar needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Otte
Veterans’ Affairs
Armed Services
Gilbert Plains Hockey Stays Even With Russell Loss
Gilbert Plains edged Russell 8 8 in a close return game last Thursday before a good crowd. Jack Langford scored twice for Russell while Rainie McKinnon Jack Thom and Charlie Buchanan added one each. Russell lineup included L Wiley D McCaig B Bicknell E Wishart and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Gilert Plains
Jack Langford
Rainie McKinnon
Jack Thom
Charlie Buchanan
Jack Adolphe
L. Wiley
D. McCaig
B. Bicknell
E. Wishart
Jeck Langford
L. Glasman
C. Wishart
R. McKinnon
S. Yankossi
J. Thom
Jim Langford
C. Buchanan
C. Simms
War Bride Honored by Business Girls Club
The Russell Business Girls Club hosted a shower for Mrs. Albert Angus a Scottish war bride at Knox United church on January 9 Fifty guests attended with club president Marcelle Leifeh giving a welcome speech The bride thanked the group then a lunch was served by members of the club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rus‘ell Business Girls
Albert “Chub
Births at Sacred Heart Hospital In Inglis
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Leonard Berrington on the birth of an eighth daughter at Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday January 12. Sister for Cyril and Beverley. Margaret Ogilvie spent a festive holiday at the home of Rev and Mrs Peter Wiebe in Ochre River Manitoba. Local notes include an Annual Ladies Aid Meeting in Inglis United Church January 10 with twelve ladies present and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eonard Berrington
Sacred Heart Hospital
Cyril
Beverley
Margaret Ogilvie
Peter Wiebe
Ochre River
Man
Ladies Aid
United Church
F. Briggs
A. Robin
E. Bryant
Esident
D. Martel
Thether
Herb Adams
Allan Bryant
Secetary
Bradley
R. Winhers
Service Vote Tight as Seven Cast Ballots in District
Returning officer D R McDonald logged seven ballots last Friday for the district service vote with 3 army 3 navy and 1 air force voters. Poll hours were 9 am to 5 pm but turnout remained light as 28 candidates contest three service seats. Results expected later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. McDonald
Army
Navy
Air Force
Ater
School resumes with sports and lectures after two week break
Scarlet and Gold reports pupils back in session with girls hockey organized under Mr Dalton, curling improving, and two games played since return. Sgt Bebb of the RCMP spoke to public and college about police as friends and cooperation with education. Specialization courses begin, including tin cutting, line cutting, woodwork, photography, repairing, radio, homemaking, knitting, and sewing, running 3 to 4 each Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dalton
Burke McNeill
Charlie Buchanan
Sgt. Bebb
RCMP
Department of Education
Local CPR Station Hires Second Man as Fire Risk Grows
In town lately Henry Sheppart was succeeded by Chas. King of Moosamin Sask as second man at the CPR station. Relief for Mr Bradley was provided by Mr Treble of Selsgirth. Reports say chimney fires are becoming common in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treble
Selsgirth
Bradley
CPR
Chas
King
Moosamin
Sask
Bes
Henry Sheppart
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Banner
Harrowby
W. A. Fyles
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Great Northern
J. J. Exit
Manitoba
Birtle
Will*son
Callin
Leckie
Duchesseau
Mullin
Maynes
CNR
Silverton
Union Bank
Victory
Winnipeg Stock Exchange
A. & N. Vets
L. V. Smith
L. C. Boulton
J. D. Pink
A. H. Leech
Robertson
Tod
E. C. de Balinhard
T. C. Edmundson
N. Robertson
D. E. Boulton
P. N. Dearlove
Alf. Yeandle
H. R. Barry
W. Hembroft
Vancouver
Shell Valley
W. E. Catton
Brandon
Russell Club
W. W. W. Wilson
Northwestern Curling Association
F T. Matheson
Arch McConmethy
King George V
Sandringham House
Russell Lady Curlers
Inglis Club
Post Guides
Brownie Pack
Brownie and Guide
Girl Guides Association
Somerset Building
Spiel
Frank Clement
Walt Hembroff
George Sanderson
H. Forsythe
Jim Silver
Bil Thom
Chas. McIntyre
Pix Meadows
G. W. Davidson
Sid Thorpe
Jack Robertson
Cecil Sanderson
Walter Davidson
Tom Kiever
Lorne St. John
Roy Kennedy
Whitmer
Westwood
Abgis Berb
Liske
Tom Jackson
Neil Hamilton
Adolph Werschler
Jeck Hyde
Bill Anderson
Hammond
Angusville
Dick Forrest
Rod Nield
Bill McTavish
Alvin Nield
Jim Sherritt
W. McTavish
Stan Sinek
Mike Gallant
Elmer Shepherd
Henry Woodkey
Goldie Forrest
John Chaytor
Qua Capital
Fussell Banner
Dean Wilson
Gilbert
Plains
Business Girls Club
National Employment Service
Prairie
Tater Provincial Council of the Blind
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Scarlet & Gold
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