Farmers elevator plan debated by district meeting
A Jan 23 1902 issue notes farmers favored building a Russell elevator with a share sale plan at 50 dollars each. Appointed canvassing committees from Russell Silver Creek Boulton Shell River to sell shares. Subsequent years recap gas lighting carbide issues and local industry changes with names of local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
E. M. Williams
Rea
Silver Creek
W. McKay
D. Dunn
Boulton
Fred J
Chas. McDonald
Shell River
F. Anty
Jas. Johnstone
Silver
A.B. Callin
Angusville
Ganongs
Inglis
Rev McNeill Heads Rus sell Red Cross Meeting
Rev McNeill again heads the Rus sell Red Cross as the annual meeting notes January 32 attendance. Treasurer J B Thompson reports cash on hand 1947 2348.27 with donations from Craigie community bridge club Junior Red Cross R G Ledingham and others totaling 3977.03 remitted to general headquarters 1000 sundry 25 bank balance 195? 2952.03. Women’s work committee closes with 10642 to transfer to general account. Officers listed including presidents J Allison Glen N Storey RN Rev J E McNeill vice presidents and others. A storage compartment to house Red Cross equipment may be built in the rest room. Campaigns in March to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Red Cross
J. B Thompson
Craigie
Bridge Club
Red Cross
R. G. Ledingham
General Headquarters
T. L Brownlee
Women’s Work Committee
J. Allison Glen
N. Storey
R.N
J. E. McNeill
E. W. Rob. Jettson
C. Cameron
D E. Boulton
H. R. Dicketts
E. T. Thompson
Women's Institute
Christ Church Elects Officers for 1947
At the annual meeting Christchurch Russell elected officers for 1947 including Rector's Warden Arthur Astbury People’s Warden E E Thompson treasurer H R Dicketts envelope Secretaries Mrs A Astbury and Margaret Wheeler auditor E E Thompson Sunday school superintendents Mrs Jean Shipp and Mrs H Adams vestry Matthew Thickett E W Robertson Herb Rutar George Bicknell Hodgkins Bynod delegates E W Robertson Eric Lee with M Thickett and H R Dicketts substitutes Reports were adopted and the church is financially sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
Christchurch
Russell
Arthur Astbury
E. E. Thompson
H. R. Dicketts
A. Astbury
Margaret Wheeler
Jean Shipp
Hodgkins
Bynod
E.W. Robertson
Eric Lee
M. Thickett
Wedding Morse-McCrea United in Winnipeg
St Pauls United church in Winnipeg hosted the January 18 wedding of Sheila Ellen Elizabeth McCrea and Graham Morse. Rev. McLeod officiated as J Leighton played, with attendants Douglas Forsyth and Walter Wiggens and aunt Allan Davidson as matron of honor. The bride wore a blue wool suit with jacket and dolman sleeves, and American Beauty roses. A reception followed and the couple plan a short honeymoon in the United States before residing in Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse-McCrea
St. Paul's United Church
Winnipeg
Allan Davidson
Douglas Forsyth
Walter Wiggens
States
Mrs. Morse
Nor‘wood
Bonspiel Dates Set For Curlers Season
Curlers revise rinks for the season with bonspiel dates set from February 3 to 7, featuring Gwyneth Bell, Heather McIntyre, Nelliene Leifer, and others. A club meeting notes declining attendance, planned prize canvass, and fee deadlines, with Jan 31 as a payment cutoff and new members charged half rate after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwyneth Bell
Heather McIntyre
Nelliene Leifer
Mrs. Davidowsky
Louselle Leifer
Isabel McTavish
Mrs. Bicknell
Jackie Clement
Lou
J. A. Burgess Wa
A. Pettitt
Delivery of Iron Firemen Normal
West Wood's Hardware, a local Iron Fireman dealer, says modern automatic stokers for coal are now deliverable across all sizes, enabling boiler plant modernization postponed by war. High steam costs and unreliable operation from oversized plants pushed duty beyond economical capacity, prompting owners to seek efficiency and lower costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West- Wood
Industry and marriage demand more than a handout
The quote compares industry and marriage as needing true commitment rather than mere aid. It suggests workers and wives seek genuine partnership, not charity, reflecting a call for shared effort and respect.
Return With Prizes From Langenburg Bonspiel
eM F Matheson’s rink finished second in the Citizens event at the Langenburg bonspiel last week earning four cameras. The hard luck prize went to the Russell rink skipped by R L St John, receiving four cigarette cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Em.f. Matheson
Langenburg
Rus sell Board of Trade Meeting Friday Night
A regular Rus sell Board of Trade gathering is scheduled for Friday at 8 o'clock in the Vets' club rooms. All members are urged to attend with a special effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Board of ‘Trade
CBC
Knox United Church Sermon Series on Suffering
The sermon by E McNeill minister at Knox United Church continues a series on God and the fact of suffering. The third message presents Protestant Cardinal Principles and seeks insight into enduring hardship through faith. Russell assists in readings and audience discussions.
Splendid Reports At Silvertow Church Session
Sunday school attendance remained strong with a healthy cash balance after bills. Choir reported active work and a large bank balance to fund gowns once funds are available. The M and M allocation greatly exceeded expectations while finances stayed sound. An historical committee was formed and the basement project given broader building committee powers. The church looks ready for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ners
Mission Band
Eport
Clerkcver
Russell Town Council Wraps Up With Payment and Byelaw
At the last regular meeting Mayor Mather presided as Councillors Cross Gillespie and McLennan attended. The only business recorded was payment of accounts totaling 195.47 and passing a bylaw for the appointment of town employees for 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Mather
Cross, Gillespie
McLennan
Langenburg Welcomed Russell Man Visitors In 1947
A letter from S Thorpe dated January 27 1947 thanks Langenburg residents for remarkable hospitality during a 34 degree below zero visit. Hosts provided meals at any hour and abundant generosity at the rink and private home. About 500 dollars was raised for a worthy fund, reflecting the town's warm welcome and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Langenburg
S. Thorpe
Russell Yearly Stats Show Births Deaths Marriages
A 1946 summary from Russell town clerk C J Maher reports 298 births 154 female 144 male 22 marriages and 48 deaths 27 male 21 female versus 1945 224 births 113 female 111 male 10 marriages and 64 deaths 38 male 26 female. Also CPR assigns J H Kennettle as assistant agent for Russell station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Russell
C. J. Maher
Mar-rieges
tops as hosts curlers praise lengeburg hospitality
Curlers returning from the Lengenburg bonspiel commend the town for generous hospitality and a memorable visit. Residents are praised for making participants feel welcome and for the warm reception throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lengenburg
February WL meeting set for 3 PM at Rest Room
The February meeting of the WL will be held in the Rest Room at 3 o'clock on Saturday February 1. Roll call response will be Where I Met My Husband and How. Members with early event items or pioneer day pictures may loan them for theWi Book on Russell history. The Institute will welcome country visitors, focusing on home takers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Institute
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Burns Foster
W. Thom
James Clee
F. T. Matheson
Saskatoon
Fred Clement & Son
Binscarth
John Johnson
R. Whiteman
M. Coulter
France
Dorothy Phillips
Little Zoe Rae
Charlie Chaplin
Louise Lovel
Edith Annie McKay
Robert Cameron McLennan
J. F. Douglas
Hogberg
Harrowby
D. E Boulton
J. Callin
A. G
A. M. Pratt
E. C. de Bolinhard
A. Yesndle
T. C. Emundson
Dr. O'Brien
Dr. Miles
H. Nichol
R. Edmundson
8. Tibbatts
T. Ratcliffe
Chas. Morrison
O. W. Goodban
J. Langford
J. Dugan
A. Goodban
H.R. Barry
Kid Saunders
Fogler
Rev. McNeill
Christ Church
Barbara Ann Scott
Great Britain
Switzerland
Sweden
Ottawa
Canada
Sunni Siate
Sorteniters Shete
Silvertow
Ayssieth
CPR
J. H.kennettle
Brandon
H. R. Barry
Hamiota
Foxwarren
Cardale
Neepawas
Shoal Lake
Dauphin
Gilbert Plains
Brightside
Russell Curling Ice
Tom Kieper
Lawrence Cusitar
Alex Kieger
Bill Kieper
WAL
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