Old Bays Tells Remne 1905 to 1935 Russell reminiscence notes
A compiled column chronicles past local events from 1905 to 1935 in Russell and area. It records teachers hired for Londonderry Minniska and other schools, railway and CNR developments, bandy and toboggan races, weddings, bank sub-agencies and farm sales, fires at the elevator and roundhouse, legal and professional milestones, bonspiels, and community performances with named residents and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Bryant
Londonderry
Russell
CNR
Thas
Rossburn
W. Sharman
Minniska School
Asessippi Hill
Kippan Leads Two Curling Wins In Russell District
Gorden Kippan takes the challenge and aggregate in Binscarth and Russell district curling matches at Russell Curling Club. W Burnett rink from Binscarth won the right to play Ganong at Winnipeg bonspiel, while Russell hosts claimed the Free Press doubles title with teams skippered by Forsythe and Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Curling Club
Binscarth
Russell
W. Burnett
Binscorth
Winnipeg
Inglis
R. Rice
S. Murray
D. McCaig
Harry Armstrong
Jack Robinson
Dave Duncan
L. Joyce
F. Matheson
Jack Warr
E. Ireland
H. Reagh
J. Allerton
Tom Jackson
Nat McKay
H. M. Hansen
Adam Cipryk
Jim Jackson
R. Fark
Roy Breckenridge
Neil Hamilton
Clement
W. W. W. Wilson
Chas
Adolphe
Merchants
Graham and
Danfield
Foxwarren
Shepherd
Angusville
Gordon Kinpan
Im Burges
Ernie Bender
Tom Kieper
Chas’ ‘Adolphe
George Bicknell
George Torsythe
Tim Dunn
Bill Wilson
Eadie Leifer
Jim Silver
Walt J Hembrott
Jim Eshelby
Jas.McNeill Dooley Smith
Glasman
Frank Clement
Jas Jackson
E. Thompson
Gordon
Murray
Jackson
House
Falloon
W. Burnett del McCaig
Dr. Miles
Robinson
F. Burnett
Furnace
Thorpe
McDougall
Rawson
Olson
Plumb
Dunfield
S. Murrary
A. Murray
Rice
Honey
Kippan
Warr
Wilson
McCaig
Miles
Ranson
Kipan
Burnett
Murry
Whitacklea
St. John
Broadfoot
Kappan
Ransen
Flumb
Graham
Wasslen
Anderson
Eshelby
Phizachlea
A Murray
Gillam
Phizacklea
Burne Graham
Blood Donor Clinic Details and Schedule Explained
The column explains the blood donor clinic run from the United Church basement each Wednesday afternoon starting at two o’clock. It notes a structured system with districts, appointment times, and the goal of donors from distant towns, plus post donation meals and transportation incentives. It also lists related sports results from recent matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evsacy No
United Church
Russell
Millwood Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. A. Knourek of Millwood observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wondrasek’s home in Millwood. A gold streamer decor and two tier cake highlighted the celebration with gifts including money, a chenille bed spread, and a leather trimmed jacket. The couple’s children are Laddie of Esterhazy and Minnie of Millwood, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Knourek immigrated from Russia in 1888, married Albina Lomenda in 1895, farmed in Esterhazy until retirement in 1924, and Mrs. Knourek has remained active despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uh Sauesuay
Sun
A. Knourek
Jack Wondrasek
Millwood
Esterhagy
Knourek
Canada
Russia
Whitewood
Sask
Albina Lomenda
Kolin
Esterhazy
Laddie
Canada War Output and New Broadcast Program Highlight Home Front
Five years of war show Canada’s steel and lumber output underpin global war effort while new industries such as synthetic fuels planes radar and ships expand. The War Services Forum begins on CBC with Don MacDonald leading talks for servicemen and women across Canada. Milk guidance urges a pint daily for adults and more for children, stressing calcium and riboflavin benefits. (Continued on Page 2).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Blunt
C. D. Howe
United States
Ussr
United Kingdom
United Nations
Dominion Cbc
Don ‘MacDonald
RCNVR
Wartime Information Board
Rockcliffe
Ottawa
Gleanings From the North Western Curling Bonspiel
The Sinth Column notes Genial hosts in Binscarth welcoming curlers for a well attended bonspiel with ideal weather though mild. Brandon Portage Dauphin and Birtle are well represented while Neepawa Minnedosa Newdale and Shoal Lake curlers lag. The piece also mentions Lester Bowles Pearson’s Ottawa ties, upcoming finals still to be played, a school literary program debate on women in post war set up, and Kenora Ontario carni on Feb 5-7 with whiskers expected to be a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Brandon
Portage
Dauphin
Birtle
Neeptwa
Minnedosa
Newdale
Sho! Lake
Red Cross appeals for aid to Russia in Canada drive
Local Red Cross women urge immediate help for Russia through a nationwide clothing and bedding drive. They request used and new clothing and blankets, noting Russia's wartime devastation and need to rebuild homes and lives as Canadian aid accelerates. Mrs Needham leads the convenor group to collect and organize bundles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Canada
Britain
Russia
Berlin
Needham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Remne
Jas. Jackson
Teunard
Boulton
Andrew Setter
Milton Setter
Thunder Creek
Union Bank
Shellmouth
Watson
Burnie
Gilroy
Sarong
Staples
Plant
T. Young
Mrophy
Clee
Maynes
Callin
Mullin
Hartley
J. Morgan
A. B. Callin
Bertie
Bert Payne
Silverton
Augusville
Matheson and McPherson
Dr. Swan
L. C. Boulton
Manitoba
Grand Central Hotel
C.N.R
Neepawa
Wroxton
Matheson
McDonald
Shipley
Blakely
Homesters
Russell Town
J. Thom
A. Bermack
J. Ledingham
Silverton School
Lillian Simpson
Elsie Rea
Teddy Simpson
Cameron Prialux
Wallace Hammond
House of Commons
Christ Church
R. W. Ward
Mary Hill
Mary Thom
C. Clee
F. Cope
Robert
Jack Ward
June Hughes
Murray Mink
L. Wealleans
Ronnie Astbury
Wilf Cartwright
Mr. Archer
C. Hodgkins
Frank Robertson
Jim Thom
Gordon Anderson
Reta Bell
Maud Anderson
Russell and
Mrs. Thompson
A. C. Strachan
Doug Anderson
J. Graham
Eshel
Pacestoon
Wasser
St John
Wesslen
Isanson
McaCig
Robin Joan
Lester Bowles Pearson
Jack Hyde
Fred Hertlein
F Strafford
C. F. Bowles
Three Indies
Mort Beavers
Kenora
Ont
Carnion
Binsearth
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