Local Sports and Civic Notes From The Banner Files
Alt McNichol won the bicycle race with Frank Schwalm second in the hop step and jump at Yorkton Pair. Crerar Broadfoot and Dunn led the first Silver Creek Rifle Association shoot. BM Williams passed finals at Toronto College of Music. Russell beat Minnedosa 14 in Shoal Lake with a special train aid. Shell River paid 1034 wolf bounty. CNR extension to Shellmouth to be completed this year.
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Eminem TA
Crerar
Russell
Minnedosa
Shoal Lake
Dutton
Jackson
Shell River Municiplity
Cowan
C.N. R. Extension West
Shellmouth
Annual Exhibition Draws Big Crowd Despite Crop Troubles
An eight annual exhibition showcased strong turnout in a difficult farming year. Livestock entries were lighter, but light horse and beef cattle gained. Domestic work and home economics drew high praise for sewing cooking and canning. Purebred cattle featured Aberdeen Angus and Hereford breeds with notable individuals. The Rise Derby was cancelled due to conditions, and multiple ancillary events kept attendees engaged.
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Dunn Bros
Fallon Bros
Alwyn Coulter
A. Janaway
Virden
Waddell
Una
Dudley Lee
Jack Ad
Ron
Asma Om
Marter
Mary
Tim Tanne
Heather
Busy Russell week with fair circus tennis and baseball title
Twenty five years ago in Russell next week promised a busy schedule with a fair on Tuesday a circus on Thursday a tennis tournament midweek and a deciding Russell vs Rossburn baseball game. Highlights include local election of school staff and exam results with named students and faculty.
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Russell
Rossburn
Edith McKay
Olga Clee
Clara Clee
A B. Sinclair
Irene Young
Morley Young
Alex Sinclair
Heather Buie
W. W. W. Wilson
Tingley and Wilson
Russell School
Vets Water Carnival Highlights At Silver Beach
Ten years after 1927 the Vets carnival at Silver Beach featured boys swimming where Fred Richardson and C Crerar won easily. A chilly wind cut several events short while mid way times drew crowds and folk dancing by Mildred Houck Flo Hodgkins Helen and Max Hill directed by D Smellie was a standout. D Douglas notes under construction at Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Fred Richardson
C. Crerar
Mildred Houck
Flo Hodgkins
Helen
Max Hill
D. Smellie
D. Douglas
Rossburn
Lest We Forget Decoration Memorial Resumes in Christchurch
The Decoration Memorial at Christchurch will resume after a three year gap with a service on Sunday August 15 at 7 0 PM. The Rector Rev R C Matthews DSO will give an address and hymns including The Supreme Sacrifice will be sung. Relatives and friends of district WWI dead are invited and veterans will be welcomed. Also note the death of Charles Saunners, Marquis wheat ordinator, in Toronto at age 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
R. C. Matthews
Charles Saunners
Marquis Wheat
Toronto
Neighborhood Happenings From Silver Beach and Nearby
Mrs Breckenridge Beth Glad ys Cammidge Wilma Woods La Cammidge holiday at Silver Beach. J McDonald and children Belmont visited Mrs Woods last week. Several people from the antict wonded Hinge Pate Cutting Baw started In the district. some damage done to erope by the Army. Worm Mina Big Cotter and Mr Mid ted Sackson returned from ialper Saturday. Mr and Mrs Crawford attended Daher Plane fair last Fridays. Donnie Jackson won cash prize at Saturday night dance. Angstra Coulter and Bald visited J D Ginnis Mine dch 00 Sunday. Mr and Mrs Howard Armstrong and family accompanied them to far an Bine Mr Mary Murdochie visiting with trendy at Orundal. Chisholm of Glasgow visited his site. Thos McLennan, Rev W Smetherem and Mrs Smetheram left for three weeks vacation Monday. Edmund Simpson brother. Ellen sister of Rossbure. Frank brother of Victor, B C. There are
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Everal
Thie
Mina Big Cotter
Ted Sackson
Ialper
C. Crawford
Daher
Donnie Jackson
Angstra G. Coulter
Bald
J.D
Howard Armatrong
Mary
Murdochie Visting
Orundal
Chisholm
Glasgow
Hla
Thos. McLennan
W. Smetherem
Mra Smetheram
Local notices outline visits and community events in Shellmouth
The item lists residents visiting relatives and notes on post office leadership changes. It mentions Mrs B Davidson Mrs Langford and others visiting families in Grand Sailcoats Killarney Swan River and Saskatoon. It also covers meetings for the W.A. at Langford house and a flower service at St Cuthbert s with Brotherhood address themes and a community welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lorna McNichol
Grand
B. Davidson
Joy
Sailcoats
Langford
Misa Anne McFadyen
Busch
Wallace
Charles’ Langford
Garnett
A. G. Busch
Johnson
Killarney
Norah
Stewart
Ake
Mise
Bill Koos
Smetheram
Win Spee
Army Worm Pest Threatens District Grain Crops
Drought relief was limited as a new pest, the Army Worm, appeared across the district. Farmers report widespread damage near Fish Lake and Ingl’s. The Agriculture Department issued a control formula using bran, paris green, molasses, and water with trench plowing around fields.
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Fish Lake
Ingl's
Boulton
Toweh
Department of Agriculture
J. H. Evans
Paris Gree
Angusville Socials and Farm Worries Amid Crop Threats
Angu sville residents host visitors Mra E L Turley and Mra E Ridge as Elmer Shepherd lies ill. Farmers fear army worm damage spreading through crops, while Seebuch and other locals discuss school matters at a well attended Seeburn Snoor meeting.
Russell Creamery Tops Western Fairs Exhibits
Reports from western exhibitions note Russell Creamery earning first prizes at Calgary and Edmonton fairs. Authorities have not confirmed all results yet, with two firsts claimed but not officially released by the department.
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Russell Creamery
Wutter
West
Calgary
Edmonton
Obituary Notice of Mrs. Wm McDonald of Rossburn
Rossburn confirms the death of Mrs. Wm McDonald born Middleton England May 2 1857 She emigrated to Canada in 1882 married Wm McDonald in 1887 and lived in Rossburn district She leaves husband one son and two daughters Mrs Chas Douglas and Mrs Thos Armstrong all of Rossburn.
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Wm. McDonald
Mrs. McDonald
Middleton
England
Canada
Rossburn
William Thos
Chas. Douglas
Thos
Armstrong
Former Residents Reunite At Russell Agricultural Fair
A reception brought together old timers and former residents of the Russell district for a reunion at the fair. Prominent attendees included Alex Moore Winnipeg and many others, with praise for the community and hopes to see such gatherings continue in future years.
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Russell District
Eideas
Rouera
Glens
Vancorter
Tay Gordes
Alex. Moore
Winnipeg
Fami
Pine Pals
Mae
McLaren Girl
Dauphin
Tre
Jack McKay
Neots
Neaeeet
Mra
Blovene
Ton
Andrew ‘Deis
Agricultural Society
Roncell
Mrs Edwin Moore Pioneer Resident Buried in Russell
Mrs Florence Eiga Moore wife of Edwin Moore died Monday at 2 pm aged 83 years 4 months 4 days born in Frome Somerset England in 1864 she came to Russell in 1888 the family lived on a Brightside homestead then moved to town two daughters Mrs A Waddell and Mrs Thos Moynes a son Victor 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive funeral at Christ Church Wednesday at 2 pm burial in Russell Cemetery Rev R C Matthews officiated community extends sympathies honorary bearers and active bearers named.
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Ms. Moore
Frome
Somerset
England
Moore
Westley
Severn
Sheffield
Yorkshire
Russell
Brightside
Samuel All | Ftatner
James
John
Sam Rea
James Rea
Teateghia Tara
Vite
Gaye
Russell Hale
H.W. Smith
J. H. Nelson
F. T. Matheson
Thos. Greaves
J. A. McDonald
L. J. Carr
Mayor Hembroff
Reeve Jas. Rea
H. Clee
A. J. Shotfield
Walter Spear
J. W. Currie
Mayor and Council applauded for town finances
The auditor’s report for December 31 1936 on the Town of Russell lauds rigid economy and strong tax collections. It notes improved cash positions, reduced deficits, a 1936 revenue of 8117 188.26 and a revenue surplus of 4112440, with cheers to the Mayor and Council and the Secretary Treasurer for the reform.
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Russell
Charles Pound
Winnipeg
Lime Water Preserves Eggs Using Lime Solution
Lime water preserves eggs by submerging fresh eggs in a five gallon crock. Three to four pounds of lime make five gallons of solution. mix four to five hours before use and keep the mixture clear. Ensure complete immersion, cover tightly, and store in a cool place.
Smellie Bros Takes Over Safeway Grocery Department
Effective today Smellie Bros Ltd will take over the grocery department operated by Safeway Stores Limited in Russell. No changes will be made in the store and a first class line of groceries and meats will be handled as formerly. Walter Needham will continue as manager of the grocery department.
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Smellie Bros. Ltd
Safeway Stores, Limited
Russell
Walter Needham
High School Promotions Listed With Grade XI Passes
A list of students achieving or nearing promotion is shown with names such as Lorena Adolphe and Margaret Archer. Clear standing marks appear for several students, while others are noted with partial or supplementary status in grade XI subjects like Algebra and Chemistry.
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Lorena Adolphe
Zena Adolphe
Velma Manley
Catherine Whitmer
Merfory Boulton
Margaret Archer
Davidson
Rene Fox
Joseph Prosavich
Joan Stewart
Doreen Wishart
Gertrude Davidson
Agnes Kernagen
Loma Broadfoot
Olive Clegg
Joy Hughes
Bertha Kilder
James Kippan
Murray Mink
Neil Reekie
Mary Ross
Ruth Sheppard
Jack Ward
J. Isabelle Kippan
Sidney Morriss
Melfort Boulton
Gravel Update Affects No 4 Highway Repairs
Fragmented notes report new gravel work on No 4 Highway with activity west of Eel Etsy and near Falcon. Names such as A Sharpe, C McKinnon, and Shepherd appear among the listed laborers and locations, indicating a mid project progress summary.
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Bakatche
Bosawood
A. Rew
Eel
A. Sharpe
C. Mckinnon
Shepherd
I Clement
Halley
Fotamb
Clement
Roberts
Wheat World Outlook Amid Drought and Rainfall Cycles
The article argues droughts will be followed by good rains and profitable wheat on 20 million of 24 million Prairie acres, with 40 million southern prairie acres suited to grass for cattle. It cites factors raising and lowering prices including rust, heat, late Argentine seedings, politics, German reports, and vast global wheat demand.
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Asaiah
U.S
Argentina
Germany
Manitoba
Broomhall
Russia
China
Australia
Argentine
Canada
Italy
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Banner
Prince
Barry
Nasal
Tosey
Kiteuch Huge
Tad Hasty
Choa Pia
Robert Peddie
Gett
Nelson Baird
M. Goddard
Walter Gallant
Raut
Edith Petit
Nettie Dupre
Roland Clee
Evan Plowes
Dona Smelle
Berith Ross
Win
Ledingham
Jeasie Tod
Enid Slack
Joan Vinnell
Lousell Leifer
Lawrence Ousitar
Va Rea
Wilma Vinnell
Isabella Smeltie
Mabel Stevens
Gladys McReatie
Viols Lang
Norman Calvert
Dorothy Cartwright
Maud Cope
May Cope
Donelda Coulter
Gertrude Clee
Y. J. Attwood
J. Adams
J. Devlin
Roblin
Rossburn Agricultural Society
R. Keay
Dropmore
Aco
Inglis
Mrs. Breckenridge
Beth
Gladys Cammidge
Wilma Woods
la Cammidge
Tise J. McDonald and Children
Belmont
Mrs. Woods
Edmund Simpson
Ellen
Rossbure
Prank
Victor, B.C
Angusville
E. L. Turley
E. Ridge
E. Shepherd
Elmer Shepherd
Phillips
Miss Phillips
Violet Arbo- Fast
Sebridgeville
Ont
Edgar Seebach
Seeburn Senoor
Turnbull
G. Hell
C. Goodings
Edwin Moore
Florence Eiga Moore
Safeway Grocery Department
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