Local history items from The Banner Files 1902
Old Day items note Russell and Snake Creek guardianship appointments. Barnardo Industrial Farm trip for boys. land rush in Castleavery. road contracts in Russell. new rifle range east of town. Grain Growers club headquarter plans in Winnipeg. Marriages and law offices. Grain marketing heavy. Dropmore football cup winner. Birtle wins Russell tournament. shellmouth shooters prize list. sidewalks planned. Sunday school picnic success. Aunt Sally contests. Nelsons moving to Winnipeg.
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AR Melotyre
Russell
Broadfoot
Snake Creek
Mr. Struthers
Boston
Barnardo
Castleavery
Waller, Johnson, Cartwright
Huddlestone
T. A. Crerar
Crerar
Winnipeg
Mary Ellen Setter
Howard Bligh
A. Bamston
Isaac Dillon
A. L. Bonnycastle
Binsearth
T. McLennains
Johnson
A. Gildrig
Sally
Albert McKay
J. T. Lyons
Local Fair Results Highlight 15 Years Ago Events
Fifteen years ago Yorxton topped the vasetall while Wilson won the football during a fair-day tournament. Eleanor McLennan passed Grade 2 music exams with honors in Toronto. Farmer-Progressive lead in the house stood at 25 to Liberal seven, Independents eight, with three seats deferred. Various winners named across cattle, grain, horses, poultry, and events at Birtle Derby and Russell Derby Pair Day. A Jubilee program aired on CKY from Russell with a massed choir and address by MP J A Glen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorxton
Wilson
Eleanor McLennan
Toronto
John Bracken
US Icultural College
Farmer-Progressive
Labor
Carl Billy
Millwood
F. Rice
Honey
W. Strong
D. Ross
Jas
Rea
A. Setter
J. McCrindle Ang
Tibbatts
Fallon Br
F. W. Robinson
McNeill Bros
E. Hammond
Willis Thicket
Geo. Rea
W. J. Stewart
T. R Woods
Mel Anderson
Dom Malan
B. Renal
F. C. Eatesby
M. Coulter
HL Barrie
York Lassie
CKY
Russell
E. Lucas
J. A. Glen
Brandon Flying Club offers free pilot course Western Manitoba
The Brandon Flying Club Limited operates a government licensed airframe in Western Manitoba and plans a free pilots course for young men and women willing to undertake their own way. An application form is available in their advertisement.
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Brandon Flying Club Limited
Manitoba
Prairie drought relief plan spans Shellmouth region
A federal survey outlines drought relief for five municipalities northwest of Brandon including Shellmouth and Russell. Government, in cabinet, approves a program funding livestock aid and future disaster provisions, with grazing land redeployment and grazing restrictions to rehabilitate areas. Funds cover feeding, fodder, and processing abatements, rail carriage for livestock, and water projects.
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Gardiner
JA. Gien
Marquette
Ottawa
Glen
Manitoba
Brandon
J. G. Gardiner
Alberta
Saskatching
Agriculture Department
Dama
Rossburn Fair and Sports Day Next Wednesday
Rossburn Agricultural Society to start its twenty eighth annual exhibit and sports next Wednesday. Livestock grains vegetables and crafts prizes attract participants. Events include baseball softball for seniors and women and children’s competitions, Indians vs Vista football, tug of war horseshoes and a band, ending with a dance in the new hall.
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Rossburn
Rossburn Agricultural Society
Vista
Gasoline Prices Spark Growth In Motor Car Industry
An analysis notes gasoline prices in Canada and the United States trend toward a uniform level, aiding the growth of the motor car industry. It contrasts Western pricing with higher rates abroad, where gasoline is often treated as a luxury, suggesting North American markets support broader vehicle development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
America
Neighborhood News Highlights From Rossburn District
A busy notice column lists visitors and travels across Manitoba towns. G Capon and Jami ny of Kamsack visit Mrs F S Partridge. Harry Crowe of Winnipeg visits friends. Alberta visitors Mr and Mrs Tom Mengie and Margaret Dodds call on Warnock and Mengie households. Various Winnipeg, Toronto, and Edmonton guestsholidayed with local families. Roy Peden takes a teaching post near Bowsman. Several locals travel, study, or camp at Arrow Lake. Violet Peden passes grade IX music with honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
G. Capon
Jaminy of
Kamsack
F. S. Partridge
Harry Crowe
Winnipeg
Tom Mengie
Barhead
Alberta
Margaret Dodds
Edmonton
H. Warnock
SA. Mengie, Jr
Dixon Stitt
J. J. Stitt
Douglas
Gertrude Warnock
E. V. Mclntosh
Wayne
H. Artbis
Community farewells and visits mark Angsville notes
Dr and Mrs Whelpley and Mae left for a multi state trip while Mr Andrews visits friends in Winnipeg. A Saturday hall gathering bid farewell to several couples with games and singing and a set of dishes and blankets as gifts. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Bees and Mr Yarmie with relatives. Old Time Fiddlers saw prizes awarded to Mr McIntyre from Vista first, Mrs Corley of Silverton second, and Mr Ham from Vista third.
Silerton District Sees Visitors and Weddings
Dan Peddie returns from Winnipeg to spend weeks in the district. Mrs. Frank Allen and sons from Flin Flon visit Mrs. and Mrs. F. Keating and family. R. Pageongo family back after a visit to Treburne Manitoba, Neepawa and Clear Lake. Jack McFadyen and daughter Jill of Yorkton visit W. Anderson. Steve Protesivich attend Carrie Lopka wedding. Mel Redd back in district. Rev A Calder and Ruth leave for summer vacation. Calder to three weeks in the States for travel and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Peddie
Wnipeg
Frank Allen
I Flin
Jil
Yorkton
Anderson
Steve Protesivich
Carrie
Lopka
Mel Redd
A Calder
J Ruth
Calder
States
Open air concert and mass choir event at Binscarty
The Hamtiota band will perform at an open air concert at the Agricultural Grounds in Binscarty on Sunday August 1. Community singing will be led by massed choirs from different churches.
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Hamtiota
Binscarty
Local News Snapshots From Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Mr and Mrs Fuhr and family toured Ryan Saskatchewan with visits to friends. Miss Georgina Busch visited friends in Yorkton. Lloyd Pennington of Winnipeg travels here with Leslie Pennington. Joseph Herbert underwent surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital Friday and is progressing well. A Stevenson works on the section at Dropmore. Richard Garnett attends school in Winnipeg. Mrs A S Glen departed here for Regia on Friday.
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Fuhr
Ryan
Saskatchewan
Georgina Busch
Yorkton
Lloyd Pennington
Winnipeg
Leslie Pennington
Joseph Herbert
Sacred Heart Hospital
A. Stevenson
Dropmore
Richard Garnett
A. S. Glen
Regia
Endcliffe Visits Winnipeg Relatives Amid Drought Strain
Mr and Mrs Frank Pagan and family of Winnipeg visit relatives in the district. Dal Woodard spent Thursday with the Winnipeg plane. Mrs T Madill of Winnipeg visited the area. Doreen Schwalm hosted a party before leaving for the city to attend school. A district meeting with thirty residents discussed feed shortages. A letter to MP A Glen Ottawa urged relief to save livestock. Eight crop failures due to drought have left many settlers in poverty without aid.
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Frank Pagan
Fam 4Ly
Winnipeg
Dal
Woodard
T. Madill
Doreen Schwalm
A. Glen
M.P
Ottawa
Russell Summer Fair Attracts Record Entries
Increased entries of quality live stock and a large showing in the women’s work classes marked the Russell Agricultural Society’s third annual summer fair held yesterday. Pleasant weather and a strong sports program added to the day’s success as officials noted heavy participation and pledged to publish full prize results in the Banner next issue.
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Russell Agricultural Spy
Willis Addresses Conservative Gathering at Rossburn
Conservatives of the Russell constituency gathered at Rossburn last Wednesday to hear provincial leader Errick F. Willis. He outlined provincial problems and Conservative policies, praised as a splendid hearing. An afternoon executive meeting planned a reorganization in Russell on September 21 for officer elections and business.
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Russell
Rossburn
Eader
Errick F. Willis
Willis
Harvest Operations Begin in Russell District
Harvest operations started in the Russell district on Monday as farmers began cutting barley. Despite the severe drought, many expect some crop and current grain prices may lessen the impact, possibly setting an all-time early harvest record.
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Russell District
Silver Creek Council Minutes July 9 1932
Regular council meeting at Angusville with all members present chaired by Reeve D Hall. Minutes from June read and adopted with date correction. court revision minutes of June 18 read and adopted. Taxes 5.04 cancelled on NE 9 21 27 per Soldier Settlement Board agreement. Shepherd refunded 45.80 for assessment error on Lots 29 30 31 Block 1 Plan 388 Angusville. Ward 5 allocated additional 25.00. Clerk to request road work north of Angusville including gravel and three miles of contract to be completed. Accounts to be passed for payment.
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Silver Creek Council
Auguste
D. Hallim
Soldier Settlement Board
C. $ Shepherd
Angusville
W. R. Clubb
J. B Griffths
Carrol 1
Winnipeg exhibit tests copper airrate against dull delions
In Winnipeg lawns near the legislative buildings hosts a government exhibit introducing a copper airrate method for eradicating dandelions. The scene links to a broader wartime era of technical trials and public displays as officials push agricultural innovations amidst national concerns.
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Winnipeg
Endcliffe Civilian Rifle Association News and Losses Report
The item reports on the Endcliffe Civilian Rifle Association and legislation on marriage licenses. It lists health and public welfare officials, a death toll of 28 with various names and places, and a tally of fatalities from automobile crashes. It notes Amelia Earhart’s death announcement by the U.S. Navy and the costly, ongoing search for Earhart and Noonan, halted with an estimated cost of four million dollars.
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FL W. Jackson
Gol Schwalm
Co Vos
R. Oswalg
Marbeehiteae
Alberta
Berger
Highfeld
OH. Rist
O Conan
L. J. Carr
R. Oswald Z
Amelia Earhart
America
U.S. Navy
Frederick 4
Noonan
Pacific Ocean
CNR Crop Report Highlights Mixed Fortunes Across Regions
The weekly crop report notes improving conditions in Manitoba with wheat headed and hay crops heavy though rust appears slight in parts of Portage Brandon. Regina rains came too late for fall crops. Western drought relief costs soar beyond 160000, while Rankin Inlet mine project signals regional development. Manitoba government expands control over defense contracts. Harold C Ettar named Manitoba superintendent of education amid Civilian Conservation Corps ties.
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Aintite
Edmonton
Agriculture National Railways
Jay
Mani‘toba
Portage-Brandon
Dauphin
Russell
Swan River
Althoug
Regina
Harold C. Ettar
Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
Manitoba
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Fialal- Wea Steel Products
Erat
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Toa Ingot Iron Co
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Brandon General Hospital
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J.D. Adams
Royal Commission On Direct
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Endcliffe Civilian Rifle Association
Rankin Inlet
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