Russell School exam list and local 1900 events noted
The Banner files recall 1900 with Russell school candidates at the departmental exam. July weddings include Miss Isabella Skinner and Mr Joseph Dugan. Local sports saw Binscorth beat Russell 27 to 23 as A L Donnycastle forms a law partnership in Russell. Ontario doesn’t apply here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Mildred Matheson
F. Schwalm
W. Watson
M. Kelso
A. Buie
N. McDonald
G. Kippan
R. Boulton
Castleavery
Isabella Skinner
Joseph Dugan
John Anderson
Clemetine Skinner
John Dugan
Binscorth
Russell
Burkholder
Plum
McPherson
Hogg
A. Matheson
Campbell
Lanigan
Roger
Matheson
Schwalm
Brown
R. Watson
Scott
Thom
Wilkison
Town Council Grants $5000 War Loan and Miscellaneous Actions
The Town of Russell approved a $5000 interest free loan for wartime use. Council members mostly present, Mayor H. S. Hembroff presiding. Accounts approved including Electric Light and town utilities. Lot sale to Mrs Elizabeth Cochrane for 40 dollars with town covering transfer costs. Council holiday set for July 25 and next meeting August 8. Electors roll adopted for 1940. Treasurer authorized to issue warrant to collect $67.82 in theatre tax arrears from W Grieve by distress and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
H. S. Hembroff
Elizabeth Cochrane
Court of Revision
C. J. Maher
W. Grieve
Dauphin Theatre Owner Adds Bijou to Chain
Mrs. Peebles, proprietress of the Dauphin and New Gay theatres at Dauphin, has added the Bijou at Russell to her chain and will take over ownership August 1. She bought the south part of the Doig block from the Doig Estate, including the theatre and Fontaine's store, with plans for new equipment and renovation. Jack Tivy, Bijou operator for the past two years, will stay as local manager.
Russell J. C. F. lodge installation at bride’s home
July 14 ceremony at the bride’s parents home saw D D C M Bro Jas Nicol of Shoal Lake install Russell J C F lodge officers including W E Fenton H J Pettit W H Cookman L V Smith B Sparrow N R Parks A H Leech P H Houck H Madill P McRostie J E Rea J G Allen O Forrest J L McLennan A Maynes Rev J Hellyar B Cartwright. Also noted were 15 years ago guests R H McCallum and John Matheson at Saskatoon fair with old timers veterans of 1885 and a Catholic demonstration chapel project with Oscar Du.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington Davidson
D. D.C
J. E. Rea
J. G. Allen
0. Forrest
J. L. McLennan
A. Maynes
Rev. J. Hellyar
B. Cartwright
R. H. McCallum
John Matheson
Saskatoon
Oscar du
Neighborhood Happenings in Byron Crawford’s Return
Byron Crawford returned home from Ontario this week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Fred Koss on their marriage at the home of Mr John Koss on Sunday July 14. The ladies of Inglis and surrounding districts met Tuesday and shipped quilts sheets pillow slips and triangulars. H McDonald left for Winnipeg Monday evening. Miss Isabel and John Howes of Moosomin visit B Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Byron Crawford
Ontario
Fred Koss
Julia Kreuger
John Koss
Fred Geekie
Sandy Muir
Elphinstone
Inglis
H. McDonald
Winnipeg
Isabel
John Howes
Moosomin
B. Richardson
Visitors and Visits Across Manitoba and Nearby States
Endcliffe Delmar Joyce visits Win nipeg while Lorne Leech of Winnipeg stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs T Simms. Rod Laycock spends holidays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Wright at McKim. Mr and Mrs T R Crib nee Violet Wright visit Mr and Mrs O M Laycock in Winnipeg area last week. Mrs Clark and daughter Geraldine return to Melville after visiting Mr and Mrs G Geib. Mr and Mrs Dal Woodard of Winnipeg visit Mrs Woodard, joined by E A Woodard who spent two weeks in the city. R H Shipley and family are visiting in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee ‘Lorne Leech
Winnipeg
T. Simms
Rod Laycock
Fred Wright
McKim
T. R. Crib
Violet Wright
Portland
Ore
M. Laycock
Fortuna
N.D
Shellmouth Women’s Institute Meets Today at 3
The Shellmouth Women’s Institute gathers this Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. M. Langford’s home with all ladies invited. Expressions of local visits include Keane, Dropmore, Portage la Prairie, and Winnipeg as townsfolk share brief notes from recent weekends and holidays. A miscellaneous shower honors Mrs. Geo. Haas Jr. featured a quiz and decorated gift basket with about 30 guests welcoming the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Bill Gihooly
Dropmore
Goodbuns
L. Langford
Portage la Prairie
Langford
Murray Garnett
Hudson Bay Company
Winnipeg
E. R. Ridgeway
E. Ridgeway
la Fleche
M. Spicer
J. Spicer
Work Charge At St Lazare Noted In Report
Pont of St Lazare is described as being in charge of the work in a brief note from the report, indicating leadership and responsibility for the project.
Derby sweep awards prizes at Russell Turf Club event
Ten years ago in 1930 the Russell Turf Club Derby sweep distributed 495 dollars and 20 cents in prizes. First prize went to W. McNettie of New York for 228 dollars. John Forrest received a pen honoring forty years as auditor for See burn school district, presented by O. Seebach, secretary treasurer of the district for 45 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Turf Club
W. McNettie
New York
John Forrest
Seeburn
O. Seebach
Harrowby Hosts Picnic and Softball Finals
Harrowby hosted a Friday picnic drawing a fair crowd. Harrowby defeated Woodstock in softball final while Harrowby Juniors beat Ingleside Juniors. A large turnout for the evening dance featured Art's Harmony Trio. The final league game saw Millwood edge Harrowby 14 to 9 for the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Collins
Winnipeg
Harrowby
Woodstock
Harrowby Juniors
Ingleside
Art
Harmony
Millwood
Holiday visits and local residents enter Manitoba town
Dropmore and Carmichael family holidaying at Melita with E Hunt joining for part of the break. Kay Robb undergoes removal of appendix. Nelson Roberts and Reggie have tonsil surgeries during hospital stay. Bradley-Hunt family holidaying in Winnipeg. Welcome J Brown and family from Grandview. Mr Brown to operate the Pool elevator this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Carmichael
Melita
Man
E. Hunt
Hartney
Kay Robb
Nelson Roberts
Reggie
B. Bradley-Hunt
Barbara
Freda
Winnipeg
J. Brown
Grandview
Brown
Vista Ladies Visit Rossum Ladies at Mrs J Cormack’s Home
Two car loads of Vista ladies spent Wednesday as guests of the Rossum Ladies at the home of Mrs J Cormack. A week ago Art Lewis of Cameron Highlands visited district friends before returning to Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Mellie returned Monday from their honeymoon and are settling into their new home. Miss Isobel Young joined Mrs Hogg for a Winnipeg trip over holidays. Mrs R J Alexander and Mrs W Stitt families camped at Wasagaming this week. The Y P A hosted a reception for Mr and Mrs Wilfred Miller last Tuesday at the Miller home, with games, a barrel gift moment, and singing. Lunch followed and guests left for home. Mrs Lawless of Winnipeg visits the Sinclair home. Archie McPhail visited his father Hee McPhail last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vista
Rossum
J. Cormack
Art. Lewis
Cameron Highlanders
Winnipeg
Wilfred Mellie
Isobel Young
Hogg
R. J. Alexander
W. Stitt
Wasagaming
Wilfred Miller
T. O. Miller
Wilfred
Lawther’s Lake Completely Dry After Years of Water
Old timers recall hay cutting on Lawther’s Lake bed about fifty years ago. For decades an abundant water supply kept the name lake, but this spring the lake is completely dry. A crop of hay may be expected next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawther
Local War Savings Committee Named in Russell Manitoba
Hon. J B Griffiths organized a provincial War Savings drive in Russell Manitoba with a committee of local leaders. The group aims to promote War Savings Certificates and Stamps, ensuring broad public access and government financing support. Mayor Hembrott chaired. J C Smith Inglis served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
J. B. Griffiths
Russell
Wednessey
D. E. Boulton
R. Peden
Rossburn
H. Clee Russell
Shellmouth
E. H. Armstrong
Jas. Langford
Boulton
D. R. McDonald
J. C. Smitard Bailey
Sliver Creek
D. G. Nield
T. Ratcliffe
Hembrott
F. T. Matheson
Binscarth
N. Braendle
H. G. Sanderson
Foxwarren
L. Armit
W. L. Leavens
Rossburn Village
J. G. Stitt
Colin Barlow
Sam Kowal
Leech
M. Katchaba
Beech
Steve Antonishyn
Oakburn
Peter Kukurdz
War Savings Organization
J. C. Smith
Inglis
Rossburn Fair Next Week Will Feature Livestock Shows
The Rossburn fair dominates the calendar with its 31st annual exhibition of livestock and a full day sports program on Wednesday July Mth. Events include baseball, ladies and boys softball, tug of war, horse races, novelty events, and a stock parade led by the Foxwarren band at 4:30 PM. Rossburn invites all to spend July 24 there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Foxwarren
CCP Convention Held at Angusville in Russell Enrolment
The annual CCF party convention for Russell constituency will meet Wednesday July 21 at Angusville. It is expected that a candidate will be nominated at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCP
Angusville
CCF Party
Russell
Minniska Cracknell Red Cross Picnic Held at Farm
The Minniska Cracknell Red Cross picnic was held last Thursday at Julius Kieper's farm. A large crowd from Silverton Russell and nearby district attended despite a rain postponement. Ladies served a bountiful supper under shade trees. Children's races and a softball tournament featured four teams Minniska Silverton Brightside and Silver Beach. Campers defeated Brightside and Silverton defeated Minniska in the first round. Silverton won the finals. The day ended with a dance in Mushmanski's barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minniska-Cracknell Red Cross
Julius Kieper
Silverton
Russell
Minniska
Brightside
Silver Beach
Mushmanski
All Set For The Fair Tomorrow
Russell's Big Red Cross Fair and Races set for Friday July 19 features live stock entries and home industry displays. Sporting attractions include eight heats of horse races and jumping competitions, with Foxwarren in a special baseball doubleheader at 3 and 7 pm to aid the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Casey
Canada
Foxwarren
Russell
Red Cross
Night Dance at Vets Hall Russell July 20 Price Cash Free
An event at Vets Hall in Rus sell offers a night dance on July 20 with a cash free entry option noted as 39 dollars. Local attendees are encouraged to attend for music and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
Russell
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Banner
A. L. Donnycastle
A. R. Tingley
Russell and
Binsearth
Belmont
Turtle Mountain
Minnedosa
Reeve Hembroft
Reeve McLennan
F. G. Richardson
Birtle
Laurier
B. M. Bonguard
I. B. Brewster
A. C. Callin
N. Calvert
Marjory Cope
C. P. Coulter
D. M. Gray
A. C. McDonald
Mabel Stevens
Viola Lang
Staa Eres Os Ween Holloway
Idee de Yim Cae Sr Terre Buckinghorn
Mary Hazel Mcintyre
George Wel
Dauphin
BIJOU
Endcliffe
Delmar Joyce
M. Brewster
Angus Bennett
Robi. Chandler
Tantallon
Wm. Williams
Shoal Lake
Flora Bennett
Roblin
Hector Walker
Miami
Robi. Walker
Hossburn Fair
Yorkton
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