Bonspiel Finals Highlight Russell Curling Week
The Russell Bonspiel concluded last Friday with finals in the McDonald and Silverton events. Awards went to Grain ger Angusville for the Grang Challenge Olson Spy Hill for the McDonald W. Thom Russell for Silverton Laycock Foxwarren the Blue Ribbon and Dr Shaw Russell for Consolation. Ole Olson impressed in several games, and the Blackwell rink from Binscarth endured a rough stretch. The Grainger rink Angusville reached two finals, and the Blue Ribbon primary featured eight town rinks versus eight visitors, who won by about 28 points. A pipes presentation honored veteran curler Alex Stewart on his 66th birthday with the end of a Shell River game day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
McDonald
Silverton
Messrs
Keating
Clark
Vinnell
Grang
Grainger
Angusville
Olson
Spy Hill
Ole Olson
Smellie
Inglis
Blackwell
Binscarth
Shipley
Ohe
Kippan
Anderson
Richardson
Lucas
Laycoe
Thomo
Switzer
Shaw
Burkholder
Wilson
Matheron
Gillespie
Smeliie
Alex Stewart
Stewart
John Kinet
Walter Gordon
John Hall
John A. Gill
John Birnie
Walter Robertson
Tod
Shell River
F. T Matheson
Christ Church Notes Septuagesima Sunday
The note explains Septuagesima Sunday indicating Easter falls about seventy days away and the Easter cycle begins. It recalls Easter as a continuation of Passover and early Christians celebrating both festivals together. Sunday School at 2 30 Evensong and sermon at 7 pm.
St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth Vestry Meeting Urgent Fuel Appeal
Seventies Sunday service at St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth followed by a Vestry meeting. Wardens D A Goodbun and F Ridgeway elected. vestrymen J Bryant J Langford J Field Bert Allen Pierpoint G Nevill. Annual parish meeting held Jan 19 at Mrs Jessie Bryant’s home with reports showing sound finances. Mrs Bryant thanked. Diocesan W A delegates Mrs D A Goodbun and Mrs Bert Allen to Brandon for Feb 4 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Cuthbert's
Shellmouth
Martins
St. Paul
Jessie Bryant
Sec’y
W.A
Churcee
y-Treas
G. Douglas
Bellringer
Bond
Busch
N. Stewart
Atkinson
Tim Goodbun
Guy Nevill
Nelson Smith
Bryant
Bert Allen
D. A. Goodbun
Ber Allen
Diocesar W.A
Brandon
Army Navy Veterans Jubilee Ball at McRostie’s Hall
The Army and Navy Veterans Dia mond Jubilee Ball will be held tomorrow night at McRostie’s Hall. Tickets are priced at seventy five cents after a prior one dollar rate. the program remains strong with added items and uniforms may be worn pending approval from GOC MD 10. The event marks the 60th birthday of the Army and Navy Veterans in Canada with a reunion of the old Brigade, costume judging by ballet, and a Silver Can prize for best patriotic costume. Refreshments are by the Ladies Auxiliary, and attendees are asked to sign a name and character card at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army & Navy ‘Veterans
McRostie
G.O.C
M.D
Army & Navy
Canada
Sacramental Service and Local Curling News
The Quarterly Sacramental Service was held in the Church on Sunday evening. Two rinks of Lady Curlers left for Elphinstone on Tuesday morning. Congratulations to Mr Jas Grain ger’s rink on winning First Prize in the Grand Challenge and Second in the All Comers at Russell last week. A Mocassin Dance will be held in the Rink on Wednesday evening. An effort is being made to arrange a Broom Ball game for Friday night January 20th. Miss Bowman secretary addressed the mothers and the girls in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphinstone
Jas Grainger
Russell
Fe’ Sra
Ad Inisson Svc
Wiedneedey
Miss Bowman
CGI
Weedy Racing Tyne
Roddicke Lake
Quebec
Ottawa
United States
Tyne
Canada
Philadelphia
Yours Faithfully Co
M. Macrae
FE. C. de Belinharg
T. Edmundson
Henton Barry
Birtle
Ossburn
Foxwarren
Norman Kovertsen
D. E. Boulter
P. N. Dearlove
Alf Yeandale
L. Pollin
Grand Contra
Callin
Syrone
C W. Thom
Elsie Melewhen
Tertainer
W.M.S
Bester Bros
Bijou Theatre
Lillian
Dorothy Gish
Russell County Loyal Orange Association
1.C.C.F. Hall
Mercaret War
Irene Ledingheam
Dave Mi Ier
Irwin Graham
Cecille Nelson
Erence Ford
Maesdon Ford
Reece
Ellen Calvert
Irvin Graham
Wilma Wilson
Mitchell McIntyre
Local Notes On Moves And Illnesses In Town
Mr and Mrs C H Staples and family moved to a new home south of the C N R tracks. Jas Sherritt’s daughter Norma, laid up with double pneumonia, is recovering. Several residents have colds signaling a mild epidemic. A gathering at Mrs L L Lewis’s home drew a good crowd. Miss Evelyn Chittick visiting her sister in McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Staples
C.N.R. Trecks
Jas Sherritt
Norma
L. L. Lewis
Evelyn Chittick
McNutt
Regina bride wed in Manning ceremony at Houston home
Regina Saskatchewan January 25 Miss Jexun Isobel Houston daughter of the late Mr and Mrs T P Houston Russell Manitoba married Roy L Manning of Saskatoon The ceremony was conducted by Rev W H Adock at the Houston home with relatives present A large turnout marked the event guests from Moose Jaw attended The couple plan a trip to Winnipeg and Minneapolis and a dance with Inglis Orchestra is announced for January 29
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina. Sask
Jexun Isobel Houston
T. P. Houston Russell
Roy L. Manning
Saskatoon
W. H. Adock
Alex Houston
Houston
Crepre Elizabeth
Wm Houston
E. Manley
Arthur McVey
Moose Jaw
Winnipeg
Minneapolis
Endcliffe social evening and upcoming concert at Eadcliffe
A Pleasant social evening was spent by the young people at Mrs Pagan's Friday. The W J ladies met at Mrs Thickett's for the regular monthly gathering. Next meeting at Mrs Pagan. On Friday Jan 29 there is a concert pie social and dance at Eadcliffe school with old fashioned items. Admission 50c for gentlemen. Ladies bring a pie with name. Auction of pies at lunch and a box social. Music after lunch and dancing with Mr and Mrs Will Laycock as guests of Mrs Brady.
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Pagan
W.J
W. Thickett
Eadcliffe
Will Laycock
Saltcoats
Brady
Silverton W M S Annual Report 1925
The Silverton W M S reports a union era with 24 members and 11 meetings averaging 13 attendees. Delegates at provincial and presbyterial conventions contributed reports, missions materials were read, and special services raised over ninety dollars for the church.
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W.M.S
Missionary Messenger
Winnipeg
Coulter
Rutherford
Crerar
Strathclair
Minniska
Silverton
Earle Keating
Russell Agricultural Society Forms Thoroughbred Station
The Russell Agricultural Society and the Russell Thoroughbred Breeders Association hold a meeting in the ICCF Hall discussing a Federal Scheme for Horse Breeding assistance. They plan a Thoroughbred Breeding Station at Russell with new officers and districts. deadlines and funding outlined by C M McRae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Soc’y
The
Russell Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association
Isih
1.C.C.F. Hall
C. M. McRae
Montague S. Berrington Laid To Rest In Asessippi Cemetery
The body of Montague S. Berrington was buried beside his mother in Asessippi cemetery on Friday January 15 after a sudden pleuro pneumonia. He died days after moving to the home of his sister Mrs. Cochrane. Funeral services were held at Mrs. Cochrane’s home the day before interment conducted by Rev. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague S. Berrington
Asessippi
Cochrane
Local notices from Russell and area feature meetings and events
Community notes report a Loyal Orange meeting at Mrs F Storey home on Feb 6 and a mixed novelty bonspiel set to start next Monday. Welfare updates cover deaths, funerals, and remembrances for Miss Mary Smith, plus local bandstand and rink activities, skating and curling youth involvement, and upcoming theater showings at Bijou Theatre with Orphans of the Storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
F. Storey
I. J. J. Still
Rossburn
Loyal Orange
T. Hembroff
Yorkton
Walter
Harold Hembront
E. Lucas
Winnipeg
D. C .Stewart
Shellmouth
Poo Heath
Dan Smith
Kamsack
W. Baillie
Tuberose, Sask
K. Matheson
Basswood
Man
Local events in Rossburn area attend meeting and funerary notices
A Friday session in Rossburn discussed forming a local C G LT unit with Miss May Bowman of Winnipeg addressing attendees. Emma McIntosh to secure literature for the branch. Also reported are Harry McEvoy injuring fingers in a gasoline wood saw. the Women's Institute held a meeting and a sale raising 25 dollars for its funds. Douglas McKee Peden died at age ten after illness. funeral services held and interment at Rossburn Cemetery. Two rinks attended the Elphinstone Ladies Bonspiel. upcoming Agricultural Society director meeting and Boys and Girls Club discussion invite participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.lt
May Bowman
Winnipeg
Emma McIntosh
Harry McEvoy
Women’s Institute
C. Cameron
Douglas McKee Peden
Robert Peden
Union Church
Rossburn
W.M.S
Elphinstone Ladies
The
Agricultural Society
Harrowby Tennis Club Whist Drive and Dance Event
The Harrowby Tennis Club hosts a Whist Drive and Dance at Harrowby School on Friday February 12 with admission 25 cents for the Whist Drive and 35 cents for the Dance. A lunch will be served and play starts at 2 o clock sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Harrowby Tennis Club
Young Women Bible Class Hosts Social Evening
UNITED CHURCH NOTES the Young Women's Bible Class hosted a social evening for the adult young people on Tuesday in the church basement. About 55 to 60 attendees formed four groups and enjoyed lively contests throughout the evening. Refreshments ended the event, and Mr Glen thanked the organizers for their thoughtfulness and ingenuity. The gathering closed with Auld Lang Syne and The National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Glen
Russell School Senior Grades Led By Top Students
The Russell School senior grades for the past week were headed by May McMurray of XI, Maggie Clee and Emily MacLeod of X, Reta McMurray of IX, Will and Jean McIntyre, Ruby McMurray as VI, Jim Hill, and Francis Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
May McMurray
Maggie Clee
Emily MacLeod
Reta McMurray
Will
Jean McIntyre
Ruby McMurray
Jim Hill
Francis Boyd
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Jackson
Davidson
Hyde Devisden
McKean
Slack
Ciee
Shipler
McKinnon, Leifer, Fenton
Mkinnen
Skip
Ist
Ledingham
Thom
Gien
W Thom
Greig
Beamish
Bell
Curri
Mccintyre
Adolph
Mcintyre Matheson
Storey
Needham
Robertson Kiplan
Gammidge
Brownlee
Reed Laycock
Shepherd
Minshull
Lewis
Smith
McFadyen
Hunter Burkholder
Ness
Lst
Lesfer
Langford
McCauley Shaw
Henbrof
Hammond
Peddie D. Stewart
Graham
Peddie
Barry
Jamieson
Eigh
Ang
W. A
du Pre
Christ Church
Jansth
W. Simpson
Mesdame
DuPre
Mills
Ward
Whitmore
Gray
Cyril Edgar Chippinr
Manning
Inglis Sn
Gardner
Bailey
Mont
Berrington
Dave Stande
Standel
Atta
Dave
Endcliffe
Horation
Park
C. Jamieson
Edmonton
Miss Mary Smith
M. McKengie
Ashfield
Ont
Manitoba
Boulton
Miss Smith
Kenneth
Alex
Bonlto Council
D. D Millar
Mary
D. R. McDonald
W. C. Davidson
W Hembroff
Fred Vinnell
R. Muir
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