Russell Cricket Club Sail for Winnipeg Provincial Tourney
The Russell Cricket Club sends Captain Williams O Goodbun W Case W A Wilson Rev Mr Holmes G Wedgewood Hayter W A Collis H A Wade J Willey W Cash and E Archer to Winnipeg for the provincial tournament. A district first gymkana was held at D A Goodbun’s farm on July 4 featuring novelty horse events before polo and other pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cricket Club
Winnipeg
Captain Williams
O. Goodbun
W. Case
W. A. Wilson
Mr. Holmes
G. Wedgewood
Hayter
W. A. Collis
H. A. Wade
J. Willey
W. Cash
E. Archer
D. A. Goodbun
Shellmouth team wins annual County Rifle shoot
From 1911 notes the Shellmouth team led by Clegg Lorimer Schwelm Young Mucchie Carr Stewart and Burroughs won the county rifle event. Taylor of Rossburn won the aggregate shoot and gold medals at 200 and 61 yards. An aviation attraction by Frank Cottyn at the Winnipeg Exhibition. Extension of the long distance telephone line to Roblin began this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth
R. Clegg
A. Lorimer
W. Schwelm
B. Young
A. Mucchie
L. Carr
A. Stewart
B. Burroughs
Taylor
Rossburn
Winnipeg
Frank Cottyn
Roblin
Christ Church Russell Sth Sunday Service Notice
The Rev. H Markle will conduct the Sth Sunday After Trinity service at Christ Church Russell on Sunday next July 13 at 11 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Markle
Proclamation Read By Mayor Hembrott
Mayor Hembrott reads a Call To Arms proclamation in public as part of a Canadian Army recruitment stunt. About twenty residents attend in the council chamber while the banner text urges loyal citizens to volunteer for active service and defend freedom alongside Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hembrott
Canada
Britain
Dominion
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
God Save the King
Neighborhood Happenings In a Manitoba district
Local notes report the Ladies Aid meeting set for Thursday July 24 at 3 pm at Mrs John Jacksons. Residents and visitors include Mrs John Kines Roblin. Roblin and Winnipeg trips by several families. many vacation trips. birthday congratulations. and a quiet death of veteran Robert Keating at his brother Richards home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
John Jackson
John Kines
Roblin
John Adams
Ernie Bryant
Robert Cammidge
Herb. Adams
Dan
Hart
Winnipeg
Silver Creek Pioneer Robert Keating Dies After Illness
Robert Ti Keating, a longtime Silver Creek resident born in Listowel Ontario, died Monday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held with Rev. J. E. McNeill officiating. He was survived by sister Mrs Margaret Robertson of Porcupine Plains, Sask, and brothers Richard, John, and Sam, all of Silver Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘Ti
Mra
Margeret Robertson
Porcupine Plains
Sesk
Richard
John
Sam
Silver Creek
Valley and Thickett Wedding At St. James Geraldton
Kath leen Thickett daughter of Mr and Mrs J Thickett of Russell married William Valley at St James Anglican church Geraldton on June 21. Rev Cooper Robinson officiated and the couple will reside in Geraldton.
Langford and St John Families Welcome Sons
At Sacred Heart hospital Russell a son for Mr and Mrs E W Langford. In Regina Sask a son for Mr and Mrs W K St John nee Eleanor Glover named Woodrow Glen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John
Regina, Sask, July
W. K. St. John
Eleanor Glover
Woodrow Glen
Beatrice Lamon Noted First in Grade V Honors
In last week's school report an omission occurred. Beatrice Lamon should be listed as first in Grade V Junior with honors. F W Dudley optometrist from Winnipeg will test eyes and fit glasses in Russell on July 24 and July 28. Local visitors Ed Ed Jim Alt Coey of Clear Take are in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim and
Alt. Coey
Clear Take
Beatrice Lamon
F. W. Dudley
Winnipeg
Russell
G. W. Bartlett
Russell School Board
Aeroplane Magazine Reports RAAF Actions Over France Coast
The Aeroplane magazine notes air force activity near the French coast with mentions of raids and nightly bombardments. Report emphasizes operational tempo and strategic air operations during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAAF
Weekend Visit and Local Notes From Winnipeg to Brandon
Endcliffe and Emily Leech of Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Simms. Lorne will remain for the holidays. Mrs. Pitts was in Cardale on Saturday. Pete went home with his mother before leaving for Brandon to join the RHA. Mr and Mrs Joe Walker of Omaha are visiting Laycock. Miss Dorothy Melnnes of Shellbrook visited Miss Dora Fitts. All six grade VIII pupils passed exams: Margaret Coey, Katie Kendel, Nan Wiseman, Donald Stuart, Earl Wishart, Jim Hitter. Congratulations to Miss M Woods. Heavy frost caused garden damage Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Leech
Emily
Winnipeg
T. ‘Simms
Lorne
Pitts
Cardale
Pete
Brandon
RHA
Joe Walker
Omaha
Neb
O M. Laycock
Dorothy Melnnes
Shellworth
Dora Fitts
Margaret Coey
Katie Kendel
Nan Wiseman
Donald Stuart
Earl Wishart
Jim Hitter
M. Woods
Erdens
Mrs. Edgar Seebach Attends Funeral of Geo. J. Joseph
Angusville residents travel from Lauder to attend the funeral of George Joseph who drowned in London Ontario. Mrs. See tech to stay with daughter and son-in-law E. L. B. Joseph for a time. Rossburn Angusville L O L notes church service at Presbyterian Mission on the Lizard Point Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Seebach
Lauder
S. J. Stitt
O. Seebach
Joseph
London
Ont
See‘tech
E. L. B. Joseph
Rossburn
Angusville
L.O.L. J
Presbyterian Mission
Lizard
Foint
Winnipeg and Manitoba Residents on Holiday Exchanges
Rossburn and Winnipeg social rounds include Zoe McNeil and Alice Armstrong visiting Mr and Mrs G Boulton. Miss Alice Peden vacationing in Morden. Buddy Sheen guests of Dr and Mrs Braunstein. L Paisner in Winnipeg on business. Beatrice Beirnes holidaying in Brandon. Isobel Douglas starts stenography job in Dauphin. Mrs Williamson and W Williamson residents of Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs J Parsons and Jerry holidaying in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe McNeil
Alice Armstrong
Winnipeg
G. Boulton
Alice Peden
Morden
Man
Buddy Sheen
Braunstein
L. Paisner
Beatrice Beirnes
Brandon
Isobel Douglas
Dauphin
Williamson
Keen Etn Dx
W. Williamson
J. Parsons
Jerry
Local Gleanings From Craigie and District News
Entries note Craigie Gnr. B. Spencer leaving for Shilo with 17th Pottery. Mrs H B Bailey and Miss Madge Bailey visited Binscarth and Shaw residence. Mrs Craig of Dropmore visited Grandview relatives. Jack Shaw and Sid Thorpe training at Shilo. Mrs M C Shaw and Margaret returned from Silver Beach. Craigie School hosts July 16 meeting. convention reports expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnr. B. Spencer
17Th Pottery
Shilo
H. B. Bailey
Madge Bailey
Binscarth
B. Shaw
Craig
Dropmore
Cook
R.D. McKinnon
Grandview
Jack Shaw
Sid Thorpe
The
Dragoons
M. C. Shaw
Margaret
Silver Beach
M.A
Craigie School
Races Attracting Large Number of Horses at Manitoba Fair
As the Manitoba fair nears on Friday July 18, directors finalize plans for a big exhibition of livestock and home industries. Local and regional owners have booked stabling and many horses from Manitoba and Saskatchewan are showing interest. Jumping events, school horses, Casey shows and midway amusements are planned with net proceeds to the Red Cross. Exhibitors urged to enter early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
D. and
L. Johnson
Mozart, Sask
J. Snedner
Saltjcvats
J. Dixon
Neudorf
W. Beatty
Yorkton
G. Pugh
Bred Jebury
J. Stevenson
Kamsack
K Anderson
Decker
W. Presto
Beulah
A. Sutherland
Irabella
J. Wilson
Souris
Wiggins
Arrow River
H. Swain
Grandview
D. B. Hemett
Gladstone
R. Galloway
McAskill
A. Gordon
Casey
Red Cross
Kenton Barry
Polo Wark
Social notes from Wetaskiwan and Brandon visits
Swain Mrs M Boss of Wetaskiwan Alberta visits with Mrs C Brenner. Jack Wondrasek and family visit with Mr and Howard Cartwright at Inglis Sunday. Mrs R Rauliuk visited relatives in Brandon last week.
Local visits and tributes noted around Shoal Lake and Neudorf
Harrowby Mrs R Scobie and Hugh spent a week visiting at Shoal Lake. Gordon Williams and Cameron Collins left for Winnipeg after receiving their call for RCAF. Mrs Jack Bailey weekend at Binscorth. Mrs Craig of Russell visited Mr and Mrs Angus Bennett. Mrs Lillian Davies left for Neudorf for a month with her sister. Collins weekend at Millwood. Reg Self and Doug Bennett back from the B&B gang for weekend. Miss Mary Scobie at Shoal Lake. Mrs N Cronk Delma and Faye spend a few days at Neudor.
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R. Scobie
Hugh
Shoal Lake
Gordon Williams
Cameron Collins
Winnipeg
RCAF
Jack Bailey
Binscorth
Craig
Russell
Angus Bennett
Lillian Davies
Neudorf
Chas
Collins
Millwood
Reg. Self
Doug. Bennett
B&b Gang
Mary Scobie
Ruthenia School Board Names Dan Stasuik for Term
Silver Beach Ruthenia reports Dan Stasuik of Ashville Manitoba has been engaged by the Ruthenia school board for the coming term. The item notes several residents visiting relatives in Toronto Grandview Readlyn Wynot and nearby locales, with various family travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kozar
Rossburn
Silver Beach
Lena Nahirniak
Brandon
Ruthenia School Board
Dan Stasuik
Ashville
Man
Mike Iwanuik
Toronto
Alec Wallower
Grandview
George Greensides
Readlyn
Sask
Walter Dufrat
Fiphinstone
John Carmichal
Wynot, Sask
Parade of Pennies Sparks Local Post a Penny Card Plan
The Vancouver idea of a Post a Penny Card gains local support from Red Cross techs. The scheme aims to place penny cards in most town businesses to promote a simple civic pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Red Cross
Mrs Mike Rubeniuk Dies Suddenly in City Home
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Mike Rubeniuk who died suddenly at her home early Monday morning. She is survived by her husband, five sons and no daughters.
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Mike Rubeniuk
Local Residents Visit and Military Enlistments
Crosby Mrs McLennan and daughter Belle of Birtle spent several days with her daughter Mrs Philip Robinson last week. Walter May and Bert Robinson left last week to join the army. Olie Calvert of the RC ASC Camp Borden visited his sister Mrs Tom Robinson last week. Roy Smyth of Killarney spent the weekend at his home here.
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McLennan
Belle
Birtle
Philip Robinson
Walter May
Bert (Binks) Robinson
Lft
Amy
Olie Calvert
RC Asc
Camp Borden
Tom Robinson
Roy Smyth
Killarney
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Orbit
Farry
Little Jack
Maythorn
Ars
D. €. Ross
Jas Rea
L. C. Boulton
H. Beiley
R. A. Stevens
J. Spencer
H. Ciee
H. Rhidner
Rochdale
J. Lloyd’s Farm
Geo. Robb
James Craig
F Parmetter
J. Harrison
Geo. Robb, Jr
Christ Church, Russell
Hembrott
Alex. McDonagh
A. & N. Veterans’ Hall
Silverton
E. Cochrane
T. Ratcliffe
Charlie
N. W. Anderson
Selkirk
J. McFadyen
Jill
Jackie McDonald
St. Vital
N. A
Howard Hazelhurst
John W. Anderson
E. P. Stewart
Penrith
John Brown
Amy Barker
C. McLaren
Lord Stuart Cochrane
Robert Keating
Henry Cochrane
R. Kennedy
Kenville
Ken Anderson
Woodside
Betty Ebburn
Robert Anderson
Nellie
Everall
Orval Guthrie
S. Corley
Endcliffe
Craigie
Harrowby
Ruthenia
Hay Gillespie
August Leifer
Fish Lake
Russell’s
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Crosby
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