Russell area notes include unions, sports, and 1925 memories
A jumble of brief items reports the Chesney Curming marriage at Rossburn July 1, a Russell football club challenge to Birtle, Dr J L Clark moving his practice to a new infirmary, and bank transfers in medicine hat. It notes Russell reaching Minnedosa finals, a suspended final due to darkness, local rail improvements, party nominations, horse show results, and various civic happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Chesney
James William Curming
Rossburn
Russell
Selsgirth Penk
J. L. Clark
A. S
Frea J. Maynew
Union Bank
Medicine Hat
W. F. Graham
Regina
Minnedosa
Darkies
Jackson
Kippan
Bryant
Fraser
Webser
McNichol
Boulton
Stevenson
McKenzie
Mitchell
Haslam
Browndle
Russell's Red Cross Fair Draws Big Crowd At Russell
The 56th annual Russell Agricultural Society fair drew a large Friday crowd with gate receipts nearly doubling from recent years. Net proceeds go to the Red Cross Society. Horse, cattle, and exhibit classes showed strong entries. races dominated the afternoon with Jungle Shawl from Gladstone defeating rivals in running events. Baseball, horseshoe, and midway attractions complemented the day, with local households running lunch booths. Prize winners for exhibits are noted on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Red Cross Society
D. Hembroff
Gladstone
Foxwarren
Russell
Jim Silver
J. Wilson
Vic Davidson
E. Lilly
D. McIntyre
Page
Darky
H.R. Barry
The
Ladies of Christ and
Knox United Churches
John E. Keating Buried in Silverton District
John E. Keating, 73, pioneer of Silver Creek, died July 18 at Selkirk hospital after three weeks illness. Somerel conducted service at Silverton church with Rev. Alex Calder, burial at Silver Creek cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews. Keating homesteaded in Silver Creek in 1885 and married Margaret Anderson in 1893. He retired to Silverton in 1919. wife died in 1931. Surviving daughters Mrs Watt Broadfoot and Mrs Clarence McLaren, plus three sons in Grandview and Clandeboye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Keating
Silver Creek
Selkirk
Oe Somerel
Silverton Church
Alex. Calder
Roy
Morley Anderson
Ernest Fraser
Wilfred
Russell
Alwyn Coulter
Keating
Margaret Anderson
Govng
Silverton
Fare
Watt Broadfoot
Clarence McLaren
Grandview
Clandeboye
Gordon
Italy loses vessels in war effort figures cited
Since Italy entered the war she has lost 14 submarines, three destroyers and one cruiser. The notice lists Italian naval losses as part of ongoing wartime casualty tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Big Attendance Sought for Russell Variety Concert
The Russell Women's Institute appeals to residents to fill Wels' hall on Monday July 29 at 8:30 pm for a fundraising variety concert aiding underprivileged British evacuated children assigned to Manitoba. Winnipeg artists donate time and travel so all gross receipts support the fund. Bernard Naylor helps organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Russell
Russell Women's Institute
Winnipeg
Bernard Naylor
Construction starts on bungalow for Mrs Cochrane at Silverton
Work began this week on a new five room bungalow for Mrs H Cochrane in Silverton. The wood frame house with full size basement is being built on Westbourne Street East. Jim Donogloue is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cochrane
Silverton
Westbourne Street
Jim Donoglue
Nazi Troops Mass on Spanish Frontbound for Gibraltar
Thousands of fully equipped Nazi troops pour into Spain amid rumors of an offensive aimed at Gibraltar. The move signals rising pressure in the region as Axis forces amass near strategic southern Iberian positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Gibraltar
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Visits
Mrs. Kelso of Russell visits Mrs. Jno Adams while Miss Helen Mackie holidays in Winnipeg. The community mourns Peter Chisholm with sympathy from his Scottish arriving friends. Many residents, including Gordon Setter, Misses Dunn and Kopetski, travel to Winnipeg or Sandy Lake for events and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
Russell
Jno. Adams
Helen Mackie
Winnipeg
Thos
McLenann
McNeelands
Peter Chisholm
Scotland
Chisholm
Gordon Setter
R.c.af
Mildred
Beatrice Dunn
M. Kopetski
Sandy Lake
Murdoch
Crandall
Birtle
Gibson
Olga Chernesky
Endcliffe W4 meeting hosts guest speaker and activities
The younger W4 members hosted a meeting at Mrs George Wise's home with Miss M Snyder of Inglis as guest speaker outlining their activities. Several visitors attended and the August meeting is set for the 8th at Mrs John Schwalm's with cheese making demonstrations by Mrs Wise and Miss Rhoda Wise. Delmar Joyce and brother Roy joined the RCA S A. Neville and son Bil from bin searth visited Mrs Delmar Joyce. A. M. Crerar is noted for a second promotion with the RCHLA due to his mechanical ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wise
M. Snyder
Inglis
John Schwalm
Wise
Rhoda Wise
Delmar Joyce
Roy
Neville
Son Bil
Bin
Local visitors and residents on holiday in the district
Dropmore and Gillies of Pranscona arrived Tuesday for a two week holiday at the Wardle home. Mrs. Jack Goodbun is out of hospital after 17 weeks. Miss Elsie Yasinsky returned home to Wroxton after 13 months with Mrs. Anderson. Various locals, including Crib of Portland and Beals family of Bowsman, spent weekends and holidays here. D. Lewis traveled to Winnipeg for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gillies
Pranscona
Wardle
Jack Goodbun
Elsie Yasinsky
Wroxton
Sask
Anderson
T. R. Crib
Violet Wright
Portland
Ore
Twin Brae Notes and Local Happenings
Miss Carrie Ruble returns from Melville for a month long vacation. Twin Brae Red Cross picnic, postponed July 10, now set for July 28, aims for a large turnout. Haying begins with a thin cut. recent rains boost late crops. Catherine Robertson visiting Ruby Gertz. Mr and Mrs L Gertz celebrated their wedding anniversary with a large gathering, a fine lunch, ice cream, and gifts.祝s extend to 25 years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Ruble
Melville
Catherine Robertson
Ruby Gertz
Mrs. L. Gertz
Vista residents begin new life in Durban assignment
Vista Mr. and Mrs. E. Lillie left on Wednesday to take up residence at Durban where Ernie has secured a position buying grain for the Pool. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Peden and family of Winnipeg are visiting friends this week. Rev. Mr. Salter gave illustrated lantern slides in the church last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stitt last week. Hector McPhail accompanied his son to Winnipeg to visit another son who joined the Cameron Highlanders. Mr. and Mrs. R. Rutherford visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hamilton before moving to Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lillie
Durban
Ernie
Clarke Peden
Winnipeg
Salter
Hugo
W. Stitt
Hector McPhail
Cameron Highlanders
R. Rutherford
Harvey Hamilton
Russell
Nite’s Dance at Vets Hall and Russell Event
A local notice announces a July 27 sale at the Vets Hall with free admission from 35 cents to a dollar and a Russell event on August 9 featuring Johnny Bergin’s Orchestra. The brief highlights dance music, location, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets’ Hall
Russell
Johnny Bering
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banzer
J. P. Laycock
W. W. W. Wilson
D. R. McDonald
Brandon Fair
W. F. Glasman
Louis Mink
R. J. Jephson
Russsell
J. H. Plewes
Russell L C. O. F
Miss Hunt
Russell Hospital
Calgary
Hazel Madill
Union Church
Jas
Skeoch
Brandon
J. Kieper
Silver Beach
Oecasion
Kieper
M. Anderson
T. Bell
Russell Fair
Tom Mansell
Corp. McDougall
J. J. Dunn
Evan Dunn
Betty Page
Hindenburg
Bob
Billy
W.I
Rabinovitch
M. Peikett
Vina Harlow
Olga Skorobohotch
Edna Sanduack
Dauphin
Lillian Urbanowski
Deloraine
Man
Edith
Jean Menzies
C. Menzies
Edith Preston
Lawrence Urbanowski
Fort William
Urbanowski
Winnipegosis
Faerman
Sara
Brucer
Michael
Elphinstone
M. Paisner
Alice Pradiniuk
Kay Pradiniuk
Harry Pauluke
Detroit
Anne Pradiniuk
U. S
Ada Brown
Joyce Schwartz
L. Paisner
Endcliffe
Dropmore
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