Russell Local Notes and Past Decades Highlights
A collage of community snippets from Russell and district recounts years 1904 to 1929 with rifle shooting scores, building booms, school trustee tenders, elections, marriages, nurses and soldiers receptions, and local sports. Notable names include Jans Newdale, McNickel family, Crerar, Lorimer, Pollard, Roblin election figures, and Olga Kimach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jans
Newdale
Bas ‘Ocaira
Rossburn
Arthur McNickel
Louis McNickel
Wm. McFarlane
Wo H Lang
M. ‘Zimmerman
John McKay
T. A Crerar
Liver Creek Rifle Association
Jas Geevet
Hudson Bay
New Rifle Association
Lorimer
G. Pollard
Endcliffe
Angusville Farewell Social For Longtime Residents
A church social honored Mr. and Mrs. F Angus and Mr. and Mrs. J Aipehull who leave Angusville after decades. Residents presented tribute lamps, pins from the Rebekah lodge, and a motto from the WMS. Gifts included a rose bed throw and a billfold, with Odd Fellows also giving. The evening ended with a singalong and lunch. Mr and Mrs Angus relocate to Russell to live with daughter Margaret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
F Angus
J Aipehull
Winnipeg
Angus
Minabull
Rebekah Lodge
WMS
Odd Fellows
Andre
Angus Wave
Russell
Margaret
Summer Fair Promises To Be Bigger and Better
Preparations are underway for Russell’s 55th annual exhibition on Friday July 21. Livestock classes attract entries as inquiries indicate growth. The sports program features harness and running heats, pony races, Gymkhana events, and a softball tournament for ladies. E J Casey shows provide midway attractions including ferris wheel and kiddie rides. A top band is being arranged for the fair day entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
O.K
E. J. Casey
Dunn Bros Herd Tops Brandon Fair Honors
Dunn Bros herd of Héreford cattle swept Brandon fair awards last week winning senior and reserve championships for both sexes, plus seven firsts six seconds nine thirds and three fourths across divisions. Watson Dunn, J. J. Dunn, and Evan built a prolific herd that boosted Russell district as a stock raising area in Manitoba and Western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Bros
Brandon
Watson Dunn
J. J. Dunn
Evan
Manitoba
Former Resident Architect Linked To Vancouver Hotel
A clipping notes W. H. Henderson of Endcliffe, Montreal architect and former staffer of John J. Archibald, oversaw drafting for the new Vancouver hotel project started in 193% and links original planning to current completion. Henderson, born in Dundee, studied there, came to Canada in 1903, worked in Montreal and New York, and later helped develop Hampstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vancouver
W. H. Henderson
Endcliffe
Peter
Magaine
Peter Henderson
Mlralc
Vancoulver
Mr. Henderson
Montreal
John JS. Archibald
Paileting
Henferson
Dundee
Scotlang
Dundee Technical School
Canada
New York City
Burlington
Vermount
Beaunoey
Toronto
Inne Someqine
John 3
Archibald
Hampstead
Peir Henderson
Bill Berry
Shellmouth
Christ Church Notes Evensong Sermon July 16 1939
Notes announce evensong and sermon at Christ Church Unsingay and Trinity on July 16 1939 at 00 pm. The brief entry records a church service and preaching as the day’s religious events.
Community Notices From Aug 23 Talk to Canning Workshop
Local items report a Winnipeg speaker Miss M Murray to give a talk in the hall on Thursday evening August 23 with a short programme and admission 25 cents, 10 cents. The next Wi meeting marks an entertainment day on August 10, plus a canning demonstration August 20. Attendees from nearby towns are welcomed, with various residents noted as visiting or arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Murray
Winnipeg
W.L
W.1
Jno. Adams
B. Wagner
J jLen Berrington
N. Zewanxo
J.zrudlo
Shellmouth Ladies Aig Meeting At Mrs Oswalds Home
The Shellmouth Ladies Aig plan a meeting at Mrs Oswalds home today with all ladies invited. Miss Toby Stewart of Pins Palla holidays in the area, and Miss Bella Patterson is visiting Morris for summer. Lloyd Pennington rode from Winnipeg in two days to enjoy vacation with his brother. Dr. and Mrs. Denmark and son from Whitemouth renew acquaintances in the district. Vincent Leach returned to Winnipeg after a week visiting Miss Iris Mawhinney. Marguerite and Lawson Matthews of Russell are spending a week with Mr and Mrs R Platt. Miss Annie McFadyen of Tummel visits her cousin Ileen Patterson. Miss Hazel Patterson visits friends at Tummet and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aig
Oswald
Toby Stewart
Pins Palla
Iner Tome
Bella Patterson
Morris
Lloyd Penniogton
Win ‘Utpeg
Denmark
Son
Whitemouth
Vincent Leach
Winnipeg
Iris Mawhinney
Marguerite
Lawson Matthews
Endcliffe rH Pinch and party visit Winnipeg area
Winnipeg resident Endcliffe rH Pinch and two daughters Lillian and Dorothy with Gwen Schwalm spent last week in the city visiting Mrs. Fin ch and family. Doris Pinch returned home with her father and Mrs. L A Schwalm and Elaine will accompany them on a visit. H Cochrane of Silverton, with Miss Pearl Thompson Irene Frances and Wilbert, left for Star City to visit. Mrs Thompson, visiting her son Hugh, will return with them. Hazel Woodard returned from Winnipeg last week. The Ladies Social Society plans a July meeting at Mrs N Pitts home. Several new members attended the Rifle Shoot on Saturday and another shoot will be held this Saturday the 18th at 10 am with a visiting team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Inglis Wits
Angusville
RJ. Coulter
Winnipeg
C. Hughes
Clear Lake
Cardale
Earle Keating
Women's Park
Newdale
Donald Keating
Oakburn
Ales. Calder
Winni Pee
T George Brown
N. A. Robertson
Hazel Coch
Gale
Oland
Wait Broadfoot
J. Broadfoot
Binsearth
Earle Lillie
Brandon Fair
J. Crowe
Winnipes
Att Cochrane
Rh. Pinch
Nwo
Lillian
Dorothy
Ton
Luck
Gwen Schwalm
L. A. Schwalm
Doris Pinch
L.A. Schwalm
Elaine
Finch
H. Cochrane
Silverton
Mrs .Thompson
Hugh
Aumss
Hazel Woodard
Ladies Social Society
Noa Selr
N. Pitts
Ceformers
Betton
BV. Melnoah
Wayne
Dauphin Mine
Dorothy Melnoah
Dauphin
Local notes from district visit and town updates
Detroit visitor Mrs H Remocxo called on Glen Elmo residents while Mise Anne Chornomes returned to Brandon. A cream truck was stuck and pulled out by Harry Vervowakt's tractor. Andrew Obedniak left for Ontario for mill work. Wm Plante's house was destroyed by fire last Wednesday. Deep Lake anglers in the National Park report 2 to 3 foot jack fish. Harry and Nick Werbowski drove to Russell on Tuesday. Glen Elmo School closes for two months holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Nick Werbowski
Russell
Glen Elmo
Girls Summer Camp Best Yet
Nine happy girls from Silver Beach Sunday enjoyed a week’s holiday at Russell Elke Lodge. Despite sunburns, the campers praised camp regulations under F Dimmery. Dimmery called it the best camp he ever had charge of, started by the Bike Lodge to provide a lake holiday for needy children. Continuation depends on public approval and donations to the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Russell Elke’ Lodge
Tle
F. Dimmery
Gire
Dimmery
Elliott renews acquaintances here
Allen Elliott of Swift Current KC was in town renewing old acquaintances. A former Russell teacher in 1909 he stayed above The Banner Office with Fred Ney then principal. He visited with Mrs Elliott, Marion, Margaret Philip, and W Hembroft, leaving Tuesday for a holiday at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Eluott, KC
Swift Current
Elliott
Russell
Fred Ney
Ney
Canada
Great Britain
Marion
Margaret Philip
W. Hembroft
Clear Lake
Repairing Bee Grounds Draws Town Crowd On 18th
All directors and interested residents are urged to attend the June 18th meeting to repair buildings and fences, erect judging rings, and perform small tasks at the fair grounds. The Agricultural Society promotes public use of the grounds, urging citizen participation to maintain one of the town’s key assets. Also notes several local visits, events, and a July 14th dance with music by the Rangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Angusville Old Timers' Picnic Draws Large Crowd
The Angusville Old Timers' Picnic on Thursday July 6 drew a 2000 crowd. In Junior Softball Angusville A beat Seeburn while St Mary’s defeated Angusville B and Angusville A edged St Mary’s in a close game. Anmarie led the 014 Timers in a 8-7 win over the Anmarie team. Russell defeated Angusville and Seeburn beat Silverton in the tournament. Final not played due to time. Evening baseball followed by a dance hosted by the Angusville Curling Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Russell
Seeburn
Silverton
Angusville Curling Club
Rossburn Keep July 26th Open for Rossburn Pair
Sunday visitors and neighbors traverse Clear Lake with Mrs Desjardin and Angther from Ottawa staying with Mr and Mrs T H Alexander. Dixon Stitt and Doreen of Winnipeg visit relatives. Irene McKague is a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Clear Lake
Desjardin
Angther
Ottawa
Inlaw
T. H. Alexander
Dixon Stitt
Doreen
Winnies
Irene McKague
Sacred Heart Hospital
Bardal
Pollock
Shoal Lake
Mtr
Daveen
Muriel Midgely
Winnipes
Wm. McIntosh
Zoe McNeil
Alice Armstrong
Winnipeg
Additional Neighbo Pennings On Page Three
A brief item notes additional neighborhood penings appears on page three dated May 29 and referencing local community notes.
Drunken Brawl Leads to Fines in Shell Valley Court
At the A. and N Veterans Hall on Saturday July 7 before Magistrate Lauman, Pete Morash was fined 20 dollars plus costs for intoxication in public and jailed 10 days or 8 dollars. John Gorda also faced 20 dollars and costs or two months. John Morash received 20 dollars, 48 dollars costs, or two months with labour. John Pitts and Andrew Onofrichuk were fined 20 dollars plus costs or 10 days each for allowing drunkenness and disorder in the rented hall. Gorda and Onofrichuk paid fines. Morash was given time to raise his assessment. Morash, Pitts, and Morash jailed or released per notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Valley Lands
A. & N Veterans Hall
Lauman
Birtle
Ley Pheale
Shell Valley Hall
Pete Morash
John Gorda
Jona Morash
Irvin Schulte
Schulte
Gorda
Onofrichuk
John Morash
Pete Morsal
John Pitts
Harrowby Man Fined For Carrying Passengers in Truck
Karl Jounron of Barrowby Manitoba appeared before Magistrate Logan on July 8 for carrying passengers in his vehicle without police permission. He was fined two dollars with 1.75 dollars costs. Debate over whether the vehicle was a car or truck concluded it must be called a truck, and he was found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Karl Jounron
Barrowby
Manitoba
Lauman
Induction of Rev Earl S Dixon as Knox United Pastor
Rev Earl S Dixon was inducted as pastor of Knox United Church in a Friday service at the church. Devotions were led by Rev A Calder from S Verton, and the sermon delivered by Rev J Nixon from Inglis. Rev 8 H Brown of Foxwarren gave the charge as Dixon succeeds Rev H B Wallace who moved to Emerson United.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl S. Dixon
Knox United
Earl
Dixon
Knnox United Church
A. Calder
S.verton
J. Nixon
Inglis
H. Brown
Foxwarren
Russell
Elkhorn
H. B. Wallace
Emerson United Church
Elks Lodge Puts On Park Cleanup Demonstration
The Elks Lodge hosts an event on Thursday July 20 at the Play Park featuring officers and members showing how to operate a lawn mower and rake and leading a park cleaning demonstration for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Endcliffe Sunday Mission Being Held
Miss McIntyre and Miss Fraser of The Canadian Sunday School Mission Winnipeg conduct a Bible school at Mrs Woodard home with twenty seven enrolled. Closing programme at Endcliffe school house Sunday evening July 16 at 8 oclock. Children’s service by Mr Janz Sunday evening enjoyed by forty in congregation. Everyone welcome. Watch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McIntyre
Miss Fraser
Canadian Sunday School Mission
Winnipeg
Woodard
Endcliffe
Janz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner
Inansksi
D. Dunn
Arthur Bryant
B and H. Garnett
Varus
Mr. Halliday
W. McDowall
R McLennan
John Davidson
D. McDonald
Ed. Graham
F. Y. Newton
Roblin
McLeonan
John Shepherd
Ruby Anderson
Ralph Collins
Smith
Strathclatr
Millwood
Nurse Storey
Nurse Sinclair
Howard Bailey
Donald Bagnall
Wm. Carmichael
Harold Furnace
Wilfred Parthing
John Heap
George McConnell
Roy McKinnon
Wm. May
Walter McRae
Tom Robinson
George Robinson
Arthur Spencer
Clfford Whitmer
T. Walker
H. H. Walker
Jacob von Grasek
Sidney Wondrasek
Cnet
Snellmouth
Yorkton
Nell McPudyeu
Tim Goodbun
Churchbridge
Yo & Russell
Lester
Letter
Giasman
Swindel
Wilson
McCauley
Clee
Adamson
Russell” Vale
Mise Olga Kimach
Robert Halwas
Lutheran Church
Boulton
Touriet
Dunn Bros.’ Herd
Christ Church
A. Elliott
Sandy Lake
Mensie
Leech
Rossburn Fair Grounds
Stechishin
Saskatoon
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