Military display and games at Shilo camp open to public
On Thursday July 31 Fussell hosts about 200 Camp Shilo soldiers for a display on the agricultural grounds featuring modern warfare drills and cavalry maneuvers. The Algonquin Regiment from Northern Ontario participates in maneuvers and ball games. Admission is 25 and 10 cents with proceeds to the Russell War Charities Board. A march past opens at 2 30 PM and the civic half holiday closes businesses after 5. Wind may affect the Vet's event at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fussell
Camp Shilo
A.T.C
Charlie Herald
Algonquin Regiment
Ontario
Shilo
Russell War Charities Board
The Banneries Old Days Recap 1911 Sports Drift
Thirty years ago The Banneries notes stem from 1911. References include a 301 point loss for ser, him and Dick Clee against the Newcomers, plans for a two stall roundhouse by the CNR at Russell, appointment of a travelling superintendent for the Manitoba Government Electors, and Harold Barry and F Gordon’s horses Iola and Russell Queen earning two seconds and two thirds at Yorkton races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser
Him
Dick Clee
CNR
Russell
Manitoba
Harold Barry
F. Gordon
Iola
Russell Queen
Yorkton
Barber shop sale ends partnership in Rossburn area
In 1916 Rossburn SD reports George Squires disposed of barber shop and pool room interests to partner Ben Westrus. Shellmouth Red Cross Society raises over 90 dollars at the agricultural show with ten girls selling tags in Red Cross gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Squires
Ben Westrus
Rossburn SD
Shellmouth Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Pretty wedding in 1926 at Peddie home
An August 18, 1926 issue notes a wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adhn Peddie on July 27, uniting their daughter Jean to A. G. Doidge of Winnipeg. The report also mentions Jevson reclaiming a wrestling title by defeating A. Anderson, Russell's baseball team nearing season end with wins in Rapid City and Virden tournaments, and pitchers Smith Nolan and Leifer with W. Dunn as catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adhn Peddie
Jean
A. G. Doidge
Winnipeg
Nels
Jevson
A. Anderson
Russell
Rapid City
Virden
Smith
Nolan
Leifer
W. Dunn
Inter-provincial baseball time at Kenton event
Ten years ago on August 6 1931 delegates from Rossbur Foxwarren Binscorth Silverton Minniska Angusville and Fessell gathered at Kenton for an inter provincial baseball meeting at Mrs Smellie home. Officers elected included President Mrs D McGilvray Secretary Mrs L Argo and committee members Mrs J B Sparling Mrs C H Staples Mrs J K Hay and Miss Nettie Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Russell
Smellie
Rossbur
Foxwarren
Binscorth
Silverton
Minniska
Angusville
Fessell
D. McGilvray
Scretary
L. Argo
J. B. Sparling
C. H Staples
J. K. Hay
Mist Nettie Stewart
Tyndale Mann Wedding At Winnipeg And Angusville
At 12 o’clock noon on Friday July 25 the marriage joined Helen Doro thea Mann of Angusville Manitoba to Lorne Vincent Tyndale youngest son of Winnipeg church manse. Rev. R J Leighton performed the ceremony. The bride wore a frock of Gre...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndale-Mann
Helen
Dorothea
Ira Mann
Angusville
Man
Lorne Vincent Tyndale
T. Church Manse
Winnipeg
R. J. Leighton
Suspects Held In Safe Robbery Near Cracknell
RCMP hold suspects in a farmstead safe robbery near Cracknell. At 10 30 pm Saturday they seized a small house safe from the Zimmer residence three miles northeast of Cracknell, containing 450 cash and 400 War Savings Certificates. The robbers struck while Mr and Mrs Zimmer were away in Inglis. Their daughters aged 14 12 and 6 fled to the bush. one girl died en route, others ran naked into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Zimmer
Cracknell
Zimmer
Inglis
Dughters
Poultry Field Day At Gordon Tennant Farm Draws Crowd
A large turnout attended a Poultry Field Day at Gordon Tennant's farm in Russell with about 70 participants from Shellmouth Russell Foxwarren and Binscorth poultry clubs. Poultry Specialist D C Foster demonstrated high quality bird selection, housing for 400 birds, feeding regimes ventilation nests and spring brooding while club members toured the facilities and heard talks before a provided lunch closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Tennant
Russell
Shellmouth
Russell, Foxwarren
Binscorth
D. C. Foster
Manitoba
Fical Agricultural
Poster
Foster
Mr. Foster
Suich
Bride-Elect Honored at Miscellaneous Shower
A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday at Mrs. C. J. Maher’s home in honor of Miss Marie Foster, bride-elect of the coming Monday. Gifts were presented on a tea wagon decorated with pink and white bows and blue cornflowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Maher
Marie Foster
Neighborhood Happenings in Sols wirth area
Local notes report Miss Marjorie Hacking visiting with aunt Mrs H Adams and several residents on leave from Winnipeg. Miss Dorothy Wright is Mr McKay’s niece. Mrs Guy Coulter leaves for Winnipeg after 11 years as a respected neighbour. Misses Jean Grace Campbell visit before returning to Victoria. Wellington and Silvert on areas noted for small gatherings and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hacking
Solswirth
Man
H. Adams
Lawrence McKay
RCE
Winnipeg
By. Crawford
RCAF
Henderson
Albert Kay
Nate
Gordon
Sydney
Mitchell-Wright
Dorothy Wright
McKay
Margaret Gillies
R. S. Cochrane
Silverton
Muriel
Betty Robin
Tummel
H. Gillies
Missyp
Lois Richardson
Isobel Howes
Fish Lake
Laing
Stonewall
Herb. Adams
Niel McFadyen
Guy Coulter
Martin Marshall
Freefield
Sacred Heart Hospital
Marshall
Jean
Grace Campbell
Robin
Victoria
Anne
John Adam
Mr. Watt
Rapid Cry
W. G. Bradley
CPR
Flower Service Held at Monument in Shellmouth
A flower service took place Sunday afternoon at the monument with Rev. Markle presiding. Miss Wherritt of Shoal Lake visited Miss R. Goodbun. Jean Davidson of Winnipeg is spending holidays at home. Florence Paterson of Gladstone visits her aunt Mrs. L. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Lawrence of Vancouver spent several days at the Herbert home. Red Cross tea to be held in the community hall Friday from 3 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monument
Markle
Wherritt
Shoal Lake
R. Goodbun
Jean Davidson
Winnipeg
Florence Paterson
Gladstone
Silverton welcomes Dan Peddie back from Vancouver
Silverton notes Dan Peddie’s return after residence in Vancouver since early last winter. He is greeted warmly in his former district. Also mentioned are Mrs Virtue and family visiting Neepawa relatives, Robert Hazlehurst at Camp Shilo home over the weekend, birthday wishes for several locals, Amy Barker returning to Regina from vacation, Nurse N W Anderson’s three week visit, and Margaret McLean of Oakburn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Peddie
Vancouver
Peddie
W. A. Coulter
Fay Johnstone
Amy Barker
Regina
John Frown
N. W. Anderson
Selkirk
Man
Margaret McLean
Oakburr
Marriage in Winnipeg and regional visits reported
The Long list notes Lorne V. Jomer and Helen Mann wed in Winnipeg on Friday July 25 with the Grace church manse ceremony led by Rev. Robert Leighton. Others visited relatives in Saltcoats, Por tage la Prairie and Coronation while Miss Rowena Rosenblat and Ardeth Chisholm are seen visiting Saskatoon and Birdtail friends respectively. Mrs. F. Angus of Russell also visits district friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nichol
Saltcoats
Sask
Gladys Bell
Winnipeg
T. Fulton
Portage la Prairie
N. Chenoweth
Lorne V. Jomer
Our
Helen Mann
Weyburn
Grace Church
Robert Leighton
Silverton Field
H. L. Staples
Henrietta
Coronation
Alta
C. H. Staples
Silver Creek
F. Angus
Russell
Increase in Exhibits At Rossburn Fair
The Rossburn Agricultural Society annual exhibition drew a smaller crowd than last year but offered a splendid show of horses, baseball, novelty races, and Indian pony events. Eight horses trained by girls performed drills under T. McDonald attention was high, with a patriotic display and hours of patient training noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Agricultural Society
T. McDonald
Binscarth Honors Two Citizens At Dinner Tribute
Citizens of Binscarth and the Russell constituency honored Hon J B Griffiths former MILA and Bert Cockburn editor of The Binscarth Express at a community ball dinner Friday. The event combined presenting the Dominion Textile trophy to Editor Cockburn for best Manitoba Weeklies editorial page and a presentation to Griffiths and H G Sanderson. A bouquet was given to Mrs Griffiths by Margaret Crerar. Fifteen weekly staff attended as W J Rowe and A W Hanks spoke for the Manitoba division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Russell
J. B. Griffiths
MILA
Bert Cockburn
Ft the
Griffiths
W. W. W. Wilson
Dr. Torrance
L. Langford
Hembroft
Death of Mr Bruce MacDonald Sparks Community Condolences
All extend sympathy to Mrs B MacDonald and family on Bruce MacDonald’s death. Funeral held in United Church on Saturday July 26 with Rev Simpson of Shoal Lake officiating. Survived by wife and children Margaret Brucie Fay Hugh Jim Mervin Terry. relatives in Chicago NL and local visitors noted at Paisner home. Audrey Moulser visiting. Art Ellis and family spent days with Ellis family in Strasbourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Moulser
Art Ellis
Strasbourg
Sask
Ellis
F. Blaskiewitz
Endcliffe r Pete Pitts at Brandon RCHA home
Endcliffe r Pete Pitts of the RCHA spent last Sunday at his Brandon home. Mrs L A Schwelm and daughters Miss Ella Stewart and Br and Mrs Victor Bird and family spent Sunday at Silver Beach. Mr and Mrs John Schwalm and family spent last Sunday at Silver Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Pitts
RCHA
Brandon
L. A. Schwelm
Daugh
Ella Stewart
Victor Bird
Silver Beach
John Schwalm
Silver
War Saving Certificates Urged As Safe Investment
A Manitoba style column urges readers to invest cash in War Saving Certificates and Bonds as a safer option amid warnings of robberies. The piece ties financial prudence to wartime sacrifice and public morale.
RCAF Seeking More Young Men For Service Roles
The RCAF calls for young men aged 16 to 32 with two or more years of secondary or university education to train as pilots observers or wireless operators for active service as air crew. Skilled mechanics and tradesmen 18 to 50 are needed for ground crew and general duties. Advise the commanding officer at WAP Recruiting Centre Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCAF
Sears
WAP
Lindsay
Beach Visitors At Fort Qu Appelle Youth Camp
Misses Evelyn and Edna Liske left Friday to spend a week at the Youth camp at Fort Qu Appelle. Mrs M Laycock of Saltcoats with her daughter Mrs C A Brady and grandson Gordon Brady of Prairie River visited with O stellar and Roy Laycock last week.
RCAF Pre Enlistment Training In Winnipeg
Building Winnipeg by mail of our age and education and full information will be forwarded to you watch these columns and listen to the radio for announcements of the dates when the RCAF Mobile Recruiting Officer will visit your district. Young men with a minimum of Grade VII education are advised to contact C. B. Landon Regional Director of the Dominion Provincial War Emergency Training Program 4th Floor Customs Building Winnipeg. They will be given information concerning an 18 weeks course at the Vocational School Winnipeg to qualify for enlistment in the RCAF as Aero Engine Mechanic Airframe Mechanic or Wireless Operators Ground. During training they will be given 1.00 per day living allowance. Men in this latter category are urged to take these courses. A continuous supply of mechanics for ground service will be required by the RCAF and this means of Pre-enlistment training has been adopted to meet the emergency.
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Winnipeg
RCAF
C. 8
Landon
Dominion Provincial War Emergency Training Progam
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Banneries
R.C.M.P
Earle Keat
W. C. Anderson
Herb. Cochrane
Jon
Dropmore
Bobbie Cochrane
Russ Coulter
Watt Cochrane
Watt Broadfoot
John Anderson
Essie
Borketon
Morley Anderson
Rossburn
Endcliffe
Norices
Wansbrough
Manitoba Gazette
J. Peddie
Camp Borden
Sastehewan
A.W.L
Elks and Vets
Vets’ Hall
R.c.ap
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