Russell rink teams compete in district bonspiel at Birtle
A report from January 16, 1902 notes two Russell rinks taking part in the district bonspiel at Birtle. Skips A. R. Tingley and Olson led lineups with players W. G. Brown, C. Thom, W. H. Scott, J. Kelso, J. Currie, R. McCallum. Bears noted as plentiful locally.
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Ineue
Russell
Bonsiel
Birtle
A. R. Tingley
W. G. Brown
C. Thom
W. H. Scott
Olson
J. Kelso
JW. Currie
R. McCallum
Horses Recovered West of Esterhazy
Norman McLennan recovered his team of horses after a days long pursuit with RCMP help. The missing outfit was stolen from Russell on January 13 by White Hat, a 25 year old Indian from Shesheep Reserve. They tracked the team to the reserve forty miles west of Esterhazy where the sleigh box had been chopped and lumber left inside. White Hat is in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman McLennan
RCMP
Norman
Art Davidson
Shesheep Indian Reserve
Esterhazy, Sask
Russell
White Hat
Art
Esterhary
Buried 78 year old Russell resident Robert Bowler
Robert Bowler 78 a Russell resident for 34 years died suddenly at home on Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Knox United church with Rev J E McNeill officiating. Interment followed at Russell cemetery. Pallbearers were T Robert son George Allen P Kingdon R McClare Jie Pettit J McDonald. Born in England he came to Canada in 1913, settling in Russell. He leaves one daughter Mrs W Chester of Elwood Saskatchewan, who attended the funeral with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bowler
Russell
Knox United Church
J. E.mcneill
Russell Cemetery
T. Robertson
Geo. .Allen
P. Kingdon
R.mcclare
Jie Pettit
J. McDonald
Mr. Bowler
Straffordshire
England
Canada
W. Chester
Elwood, Sask
Chester
Lady Curlers Capture Prizes at Birtle Bonspiel
One day event in Birtle sees three Russell teams prize winners. Heather McIntyre's rink topped the Welcome event, Barker's rink earned third in the Consolation, while Nelliene Lelfer led the longest end prize unit with Adolphe Clement Burgess and others.
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Russellsb
Heather McIntyre
Gwenyth Pell
Kay Gooda
H. Ridley
Barker
G. Bicknell
D. McCaig
J. Anderson
Russell
Nelliene Lelfer
C. Adolphe
H. Clement
J. Burgess
Bowles Couple to Celebrate Diamond Anniversary in California
Mr and Mrs Charles F Bowles longtime Russell residents will mark their diamond wedding anniversary in Los Angeles California A reception is scheduled at the home of Mrs H McDonagh with family dinner to follow The couple born March 20 1860 and 1866 share seven daughters thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren and decades of residence from Canada to Michigan and Manitoba then California
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Charles F. Bowles
Russell
Los Angeles
Calif
Toronto
Rebecca Nixon
Jas. ‘Nixon
G. Washington
Michigan
Manitoba
Canada
Angeles
California
A. Kirkbride
Montreal
H. Dibble Calgary
E. ‘Strafford
Washington
George
San Francisco
J. Hyde
F. Hertlein
Silverton
D. Garner
H. McDonagh
Eastern Star Orders Installs Officers for New Year
Officers for the present year were installed by the Order of Eastern Star at a regular meeting held January 10. The roster includes Worthy Matron Mrs. L. McNeil, Worthy Patron Dr. T. J. Brownlee, Associate Matron Mrs. Margaret Parry, Secretary Mrs. Lilly Robertson, Treasurer Mrs. Jessie Gillespie, Conductress Mrs. May Robertson, Associate Conductress Mrs. Lillian Brownlee, Adah Mrs. Ruby Needham, Ruth Mrs. Maud Astbury, Esther Mrs. Grace Ledingham, Martha Mrs. Jessie Whitmer, Electa Mrs. Bertha Wilson, Chaplain Mrs. Anna Bicknell, Loreanist Miss Grace Taylor, Marshal Mrs. Lillian Adolphe, Sentinel Mrs. Florence Hembroff, Warder Mrs. Jean Neilson, Trustees Mrs. Grace Ledingham and Mrs. Lillian Adolphe.
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Order of Eastern Star
L. McNeilworthy
T. J. Brownlee
Margaret Parry
Lilly Robertson
Jessie Gillespie
May Robertson
Lillian Brownlee
Adah
Ruby Needham
Ruth
Maud Astbury
Esther
Grace Led‘ingham
Martha
Jessie Whitmer
Electa
Bertha Wilson
Anna Bicknell
Grace ‘Taylor
Marshal
Lillian Adolphe
Sentinel
Florence ‘Hembroff
Jean Neilson
Grace Ledingham
Lady curlers draw and results from January matches
The women's curling schedule lists matchups for January including McIntyre against Clement, Bicknell versus McTavish, Bell versus Davidowsky, Leifer against McTavish, and Leifer versus Clement. Results show Isabel McTavish defeating Louselle Leifer on Jan. 14 and other results through Jan. 17.
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McIntyre
Jackie Clement
Mrs. Bicknell
Isabel McTavish
G. Bell
Davidowsky
N. Leifer
Leifer
Louselle Leifer
Nelliene
Legion Notes Russell Branch 159 Ceremony Details
Legion notes state Russell Branch No 159 will be present for a ceremony conducted by Comrade G A Lauman.
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Legion Notes
Russell Branch
G. A. Lauman
Kicking Never Starts You Off On the Right Foot
A concise remark notes that attempting a fresh start often hinges on momentum and mindset rather than a single first step, underscoring how initial efforts set a tone for progress and perseverance.
Knox United Hears Annual Reports
Knox United church held its annual meeting with Rev. J. E. McNeill opening. James Rea presided as secretary with C. E. Whitmer. Reports from Mission Band, Sunday school, Young People, and various groups noted a busy year and cash balances. Improvements costing about 2800 funded heating, Manse decorating, floor cementing, and organ installation. Officers elected included J. A. McKinnon and Seymour Stevens as stewards, R. C. Smellie as Congregational Secretary, and auditors J. G. Kippan and C. J. Maher. Treasurer and envelope steward positions continued, with a note for red donations in 1947.
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Knox United Church
J. E. McNeill
James Rea
C. E. Whitmer
Mission Band
Nita Matheson
CGLT
Eleanor Shaw
Eva Rea
Young People’s. Union
Gerald ‘Davidson
Carolyn Iwaniuk
Carolyn Iwaniuk; Junior Choir, ‘Kay Lamon; Wolf Cubs, Earl Bes Watherick
D. R. McDoneld
Ladies’ Aid
Lester Leifer
Stewart McLennan
Young Women's Club
J. H. McLennan
L. McFarlane
A. G. Smellie
WMS
J. E
Board of Stewards
J. “A.“Mckinnon
L. A. Margetts
Seymour Stevens
Congregational
R. C. Smellie
J G. Kippan
C. J. Maher
D. R. McDonald l
J. A. Burgess
Stewart
McDonald
Dominion of Canada
Juvenile hockey game ends in 6 6 draw at local rink
Juvenile teams Grandview and Russell tie 6 6 after overtime with each side scoring once in the extra session. A fair crowd enjoyed the late Friday rink game as both squads produced solid hockey throughout.
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Grandview
Russell
Three Rinks From Here At Langenburg Spiel
Three Russell curlers entered the Langenburg event as W F Matheson Bill Hoffman G W Davidson Sid Thorpe R L St John R Berk C W McIntyre Garriet Joyce Jack Thom Alex Chesky Lionel McFarlane Lorne Davidson listed among participants in the opening field.
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Eerie
Russell Curlers
W. F. Matheson
Bill Hoffman
G. W. Davidson
Sid Thorpe
R. L. St John
R. Berk
C. W. McIntyre
Garriet Joyce
Jack Thom
Alex Chesky
Lionel McFarlane
Lorne Davidson
Farmers Bonspiel Open to All Bona-Fide Rural Curlers
The Russell Board of Trade sponsors the annual Farmers Bonspiel on February 14 and 18 with two open events and a consolation round for weaker rinks. Entry closes February 10 at The Banner office. eligibility requires being a bona-fide male farmer or farm worker residing on a farm year round. Officials plan Friday evening entertainment for visiting carriers.
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Russell Board of Trade
Board of Trade and
Russell Merchants
Community Hospital Aid Elects Officers for 1947
The Community Hospital Aid elected officers for 1947 at a Friday meeting. Honorary Presidents are Mrs. A. G. P. Smellie and Mrs. Coulter. Officers include President Mrs. T. S. Brownlee, 1st vice-president Mrs. A. G. Smellie, 2nd vice-president Mrs. Gillis, secretary Mrs. E. W. Robertson, treasurer Mrs. J. Hamstock, and buyers Mrs. L. Margetts and Mrs. E. W. Robertson.
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Community Hospital
A. G. P. Smellie
Coulter
T. S. Brownlee
A. G. Smellie
Gillis
E.W. Robertson
J. Hamstock
L. Margetts
E. W. Robertson
Brownlee
Local Rinks Earn Prizes at North-Western Bonspiel
Russell's two entries at the North-Western bonspiel in Birtle earned prizes as W. W. W. Wilson's rink won first in the Legislative event and Frank Clement's rink placed second in Consolation. Jackson of Inglis lost the Grand Challenge final to Dunfield of Foxwarren. Hay Gillespie's rink finished with a best time at the Dauphin Spiel.
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Russell
Birtle
W. W. W. Wilson
Frank Clement
Jackson
Inglis
Dunfield
Foxwarren
Hay Gillespie
Knox United Church Sermons and Service Schedule
J E McNeill ministering at Knox United Church. 11 am service titled Luther Mountebank of Saint. 7 pm talk on the meaning of suffering.
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Luther Mountebank
Saint
Manitoba Curling Reform Proposal to Boost Rural Interest
A Manitoba Curling Association letter argues for reorganizing the province into Eastern and Western sections with district playoffs to choose provincial representatives. It criticizes Winnipeg dominance in the Dominion finals and urges clubs to send delegates to the spring meeting to adopt changes that would broaden rural curling participation.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Curling Association
Winnipeg
Canada
Snow Hauling on Main Street Sparks Local Grumble
Northern business owners voice disappointment as trucks haul away snow from Main Street. Massive drifts remain, leaving storefronts blocked and residents feeling slighted by the selective clearing in a harsh winter spell.
Russell curling bonspiel dates set for February 14 and 15
The Russell Board of Trade announced the annual bonspiel will run February 14 15 with high hopes for a larger event. Snowplows cleared highways into Russell but wind and heavy packed snow hampered travel on Monday. Franklin rink earned a provincial berth in Manitoba high school curling despite misreports. Pin money origins explained with medieval purchase days noted.
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Russell
Franklin
Manitoba
Dorothy Allen
Geo. ‘Allen
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Maynes
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National Trading Company
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Rossburnites
I. Harrison
T. MacDonald
W. Williamson
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L. ‘McKinnon
C. Wood
A. McKinnon
Pastor Fox
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Evans’ Ross
G. Forrest
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Tom Bell
Aere
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Russell School
Elmer Wilson
Bessie Maynes
Nelliene Leifer
Leila Bell
Joyn Hughes
Vivian Thompson
Margaret Jenkins
Renee Fox
Alice Maher
Gwyneth Bell
John Black
Petty Kelso
A. J. Blackwell
Langenburg
W. R. Lavery
Newdale
Blackwell
Murdock
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Lavery
Esterhazy
Mr. and
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Eastern Star Order
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Community Hospital Aid
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Russell Board of ‘Trade
Russells
G. W. Bicknell
R. L.st. John
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