Entrance Examinations Results At Russell School
The recent entrance results list 35 candidates from Russell and outside schools, with only ten succeeding. Several tied to one or two failing subjects may improve. Names include Bonguard Brewster Callin Calvert Cope Coulter Gray McDonald Stevens Lang. Union service follows at 7 p.m. in Presbyterian church led by Rev J H Shemilt. No morning service. August services will be led by Rev H Feir for three Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell School
B M Bonguard
J. B_ Brewster
A C Callin
N Calvert
Majory Cope
C P. Coulter
D M_ Gray
A.C. McDonald
Matel Stevens
Viola Lang
Presbyterian Church
J. H
H. Feir
B.A
Alf Ryans
Geo. Strafford
Alf
Harry Cope
Belgium
Millwood Soldier Wins Victoria Cross
The Banner reports on William Holloway of Millwood receiving the Victoria Cross for bravery in action in France. Wounded early in the war he returned to the trenches after recovery and earned the decoration through continued bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holloway
Millwood
France
Mr. Holloway
Russell District News Roundup and Local Happenings
Local residents list visits and travels including Mrs W McAthey and child ren of Viking visiting Mrs A Buie and Miss C Weston from Winnipeg visiting Russell. A Brandon Fair trip, new cement walks on Pelly Ave, and various community events fill the week. Political notices show elections on August 6 with nominations on July 30 and new returning officers named. Show Day preparations, Red Cross drives, and a busy schedule of dental visits, sales, and farm trade accompany wartime letters and local reports.
Millwood notes show crop promise and social events
Millwood crops look healthy but need warm weather to finish. Mrs. F W Robinson is housebound with illness. Visitors include Mr T Brownlee from Dumas Sask and Mr W deBalinhard of Yorkton. Gadway departed for Winnipeg. A wet spell reduced Millwood sports turnout while the evening dance drew a crowd. Corporal Theo Walker’s wounds have healed though head trouble remains. The annual school meeting elected H H Walker and Mrs Cartwright to the board, replacing J Brewster and C Bily. Thos Minshull and C Minshull reported barn progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Robinson
T. Brownlee
Dumas, Sask
Storey
W. deBalinhard
Yorkton
deBallahard
Mr. Gadway
W. P. Storeypohas
Winnipeg
Millwood Sports
Theo. Walker
H. H. Walker
J. Brewster
Cartwright
C. Bily
Liberal convention at Roblin picks Angus for nomination
Asessippi area notes scattered items. H J and partner place in twenty mile auto contest at Harrowby sports. F G Richardson wins Asessippi and Boulton Rifle cup. Marion McLennan injured when horse spooks at an auto. Roblin delegates storm-stayed due to heavy rain. five nominees McLennan Simpson Rae Mitchell Angus, Angus chosen unanimously to rally Liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby Sports
Roblin
Russell
J. McKay
Asessippi
Messrs McLennan
Simpson
Rae
Mitchell
Angus
Illness in Angusville and regional social events
Angusville resident Mrs Wm Sherritt remains very ill with no improvement over two weeks. Visitors include Mr Woodsworth and Miss Grace Taylor of Moosomin, Sask. A Brandon Fair trip inspires use of cars. Red Cross meets Wednesday instead of Monday. The McConnells Rev J D and Mrs McNair plan a week away and lawn social. Teepie, Nield, and Chittick attend Winnipeg Conservative Convention, returning Friday. Mrs J McEvoy and daughter visit Seebach family. Seebachs return for summer. Lawn social and ten cent tea hosted by Seeburn Womens Missionary Society July 23 at Greenstowe Farm. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Porter
W. H. Morgan
Wenonah
Dorothy
Delisle
Sask
Red Cross Society
Swindell
Reg
Turnbull
Eby
Sewell
St. Matthews Church
John Bryce
Messr
Smellie Bros
Saskatchewan
Cecil Riches
Winnipeg
Woodsworth
Grace Taylor
Moosomin
John Bell
Brandon Fair
J. D
McNair
McConnell
J. P. Teepie
Geo. Nield
W. J. Chittick
J. McEvoy
Lauder
O. Seebach
M. Seebach
Seeburn Womens Missionary Society
Greenstowe Farm
Angusville
Ladies Aid and Sunday School notices from Shellmouth
Notices invite W A members and ladies to July meetings at Mrs Snowling and Woodvale with details on July 29 and July 15. A Presbyterian service, S S prize distribution, and Union S School picnic are announced with dates July 25 July 22 and August 1. Funds and catering plans for Show Day are outlined plus prayers and thanks.
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W. A
Presbyterian Church
S.S
Asessippi Church
James Allan
Harrowby
S. S
Union S
Beautifull Lake
Swellmouth
Ladies Aid
McNichol Augurs New Daughter at Nokomis
At Nokomis on July 6, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McNichol welcome their second daughter.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shellmouth Agricultural Society
Shellmouth
W. S. Wallace
D. C
Mutual Movies
Zadora
Binscarth
WM. L. Johnson
Sec’y- Treas
Paris Green
Ontario
W. Ledingham
Mrs. W. McAthey and
Viking
A. Buie
Payne & Allen
Pelly Ave
J. Bryant
C. Weston
W. Barry
Old and Children
Brandon
McDonald Bros
W. F. Glassman
A. McDonagh
Saskatoon
A. Simms
Sewell Camp
Edith Wilson
A. McNeil
James Clee
Theson House Reserve
Pas Herald
A. R. McIntyre
F. G. Richardson
Shellmouth Fair
Wilbur Nicol
Beresford, Man
Andrew Setter
Sandy Lake
Frank Harper
C.N. R
Beaulah
Minniska Baseball Club
Jack Dunn
Red Cross Fund
Assiniboine Valley
Europe
Evelyn O Keeffz
Lanigan
A. W. Jollye
Hodgson
Foxwarren
A Nixon
Russell Street
Messrs
Fenton Bros
Selsgirth
Red Cross
Plewes
F. McPherson
Asessippi and
Boulton Rifle Association
Marion McLennan
Wm Sherritt
Seeburn
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