Old Heme tabsen from Pe Sema Mine and local notes
A collage of archival items from June eras. Mentions logs passing through Millwood sluice and river drivers, Russell cricket win over Shellmouth, 11 runs, and players listed. Other items cover Russell Athletic Association officers, a July sports day, Grand Central Hotel sale, Shellmouth agricultural society, nurse Low’s death, licensing for tea and meals, curling rink collapse at Silverton, Christ Church tennis club, and 1993 local option voting results with Beau Geste at Bijou Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asus
Hanbury
Millwood
Russell
Shellmouth
Williams
Welsh
Brown
Wright
A. Goodbun
Goodbun
D. A. Goodbun
Langford
Mitchell
Benson
Keay
Wallis
Russell Athletic Association
Jos. McIntyre
W. PF. Graham
W. Mustard
Grand Central Hotel
Calgary
Seagram
Queen's
Engage Marjorie Grace Robertson to Robert George
Mr and Mrs E W Robertson announce the engagement of their elder daughter Marjorie Grace to Robert George son of Mrs Ledingham and the late Wm Ledingham The wedding will take place quietly Monday June 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Robertson
Marjorie Grace
Robert George
Gordon Loney Home on Furlough from Camp Shilo
Gordon Loney of the RCA at Camp Shilo is home on furlough. Jack Chapple of Virden is relieving as hydro man here while M. E Render is on holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Loney
RCA
Camp Shilo
Jack Chapple
Virden
Hydro Man
M. E Render
Pilot Officer George Mackie Killed Overseas
Inglis mourns Pilot Officer George William Mackie RCAF age 26 killed in action May 27 overseas. He trained at Hagersville Ontario and earned wings February 1943. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs William Mackie sister Helen and brothers Bert and Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
George Willam Mackie
RCAF
Wm. Mackie
Burnell St
Winnipeg
George
Elphinstone
Sherridan
Man
Air Training School
Hagersville
Ontario
Helen
Bert
Lamb
Claire
R.c.af
Brandon
Red Cross County Fair Delights Local Community
The Red Cross Fund Committee celebrates a successful County Fair held Saturday at the Vets hall. Estimated net proceeds near 800 dollars with booths and hot dog stand boosting receipts. Auction and bingo added further earnings as donations and prizes were won by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Vets
Bob Page
Elks’ Lodge
Beryl Maher
Belle Sneddon
Beatrice Cristall
T. W. Shaw
June Ration Coupon Calendar Details Revised
June ration calendar lists green coffee or tea coupons from 8 now valid with 9 and 10 usable June 24, no expiry. Pink sugar coupons 1 to 8 valid, 9 and 10 usable June 24, no expiry. Purple butter coupons 12 and 13 valid, 14 and 15 usable June 10, expire June 30 for half pound. Meat brown double coupons 1 and 2 valid through June 30, 3 through June 30, 4 through July 31, 5 through July 31.
Mrs Gregory Merintuk Auction in Inglis
Household effects to be sold at Inglis on Thursday June 9 by Shipley and Son auctioneers. Sale details listed in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Merintuk
Inglis
Shipley & Son
W L District Convention Held at Foxwarren
The Roblin Russell Women's Institute district convention met in Foxwarren last Wednesday. Delegates included Mrs E Meadows and Mrs 8 McLennan of Russell WI. Officers elected: Mrs W C Honey president Binscarth, Mrs J Yeo vice president Roblin, Mrs R McCann secretary Eadcliffe, Mrs C Rogers executive Makaroff, Mrs J H Talbot Foxwarren. Welcome address by Mrs address, and Mrs B Richardson Inglis replied. Guests included Mrs D Conly Roblin Miss F McKay Extension Service Mrs L Townsend Birtle provincial president and Dr Jackson deputy minister health department. Miss Pat Smellie Russell participated in the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin-Russell Women's Institute
Foxwarren
E. Meadows
McLennan
Russell WI
W. C. Honey
Binscarth
J. Yeo
Roblin
R. McCann
Eadcliffe
C. Rogers
Makaroff
J. H. Talbot
B. Richardson
Inglis
D. Conly
F. McKay
Extension Service
L. Townsend
Birtle
Jackson
Health Department
Pat Smellie
Russell
ARM MACHINERY REPAIR SITUATION
Farmers face rationing of machinery and rely on repairs to keep equipment running. Labor shortages heighten the need to overhaul machines after heavy use. Delayed maintenance shortens machine life and can worsen wear on paired parts. Demand for repairs exceeds previous levels with a 165 percent quota over 1940.
Changes in Fair Prize List For Russell Summer Fair
Prize lists ready for distribution for Russell's annual summer fair with horse races highlighted as the feature. Travel restrictions affect southern province owners and outdoor midway attractions. Changes in ladies sections reflect ration regulations and wartime work. The fair is set for Friday July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Gure Opecoergegssmor
Mobile Moving Picture Unit to Visit Russell
The Canadian Army mobile unit returns to Russell with a new show. On Friday June 11 at 8 30 p m the A N W ball hosts two hours of entertainment featuring action films from China the high seas and world battlefronts. Two C B C radio artists will be featured and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Russell
China
High Seas
C.bc
Acmis
Abnormal Repair Demand Affects District Supplies
An abnormal demand on one line of repairs will leave several districts short. If orders must be sent to the manufacturer, the farmer faces an awkward position.
Round the Fairways at Olde Park Golf Club
Round the Fairways notes that May 24th was declared a holiday for a golf opening day but rain forced the postponement of the tournament. Players idled at the Sister Club while George Lauman plans a new date. Rhoda Hinde sank a 50-foot birdie on No 3. Kinney mowed at the clubhouse. Butch McIntyre joins the Early Birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe
Ar‘val
Jimmy Burgess
Ken Riley
Assiniboine Ave
Geo. Lauman
Mittee
Rhoda Hinde
Lorne St John
Art Kinney
Ethel Clement
Agnes Burgess
Marie Cameron
Butch” McIntyre
E. E. Thompson
Walter Needham
Coley Cristall
Milk for Britain fund tag days set in Russell and Shellmouth
Milk for Britain tag days are planned in Shellmouth on Friday June 4 and Russell on Thursday June 10 under local organizations. Ten cents provides a quart of powdered milk sent to overseas needy children. 3.5 million quarts have shipped in eight months, below last year’s four and a half million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Shellmouth
Association of Kinsmen Clubs of
Canad
Former Russell Girl Graduates as Nurse
Miss June Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs S F Hughes of Emerson and formerly of Russell graduated from Winnipeg General hospital Grace Church May 20 with family present including Lieut Laurence Bennett RCN and Miss J Hughes A reception followed at the Nurses residence born in Russell she completed Grade XIII as class president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
June Hughes
S. F. Hughes
Emerson
Winnipeg General Hospital
Grace Church
Hughes
C. C. Graham
E. N. Dennison
Laurence Bennett
R.C.N
Jc. Hughes
The World of Wheat By H G L si
Recent English periodicals show teen age students helping on Victory gardens and farms during holidays. Canadian youths from four high schools and universities would gain education observing plant and animal growth while contrasting city life with rural work. The piece argues farm labor aids Canada's war effort and is patriotic.
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England
Victory Gardens
Canada
Sixth son enlists as Canada honors war heroes
Ted Yankoski, the sixth Yankoski son, returns from Winnipeg in army khaki to join service. His brothers Murray Julian and Stanley serve with the Royal Canadian Navy, Frank with the Canadian Army overseas, while their mother, with one son at home, endures pride and concern. Pilot Officer W A R Bary is decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross by King George VI. The Can Indian Women's Army Corps recruiting drive falls short. a CWAC rep will be at Queen's Hotel on Friday to provide information. Overseas, Bob Allen is reported safe at sea. A rationing note highlights workers processing canning sugar coupons for about 9000 people. May rain totals are up, with 1.22 inches in a recent period. Edward Honey enters Officer Training Centre to qualify as an officer in the Canadian Active Army. An auction at the County Fair drew many items, and prize lists for the 59th Russell Fair are being mailed. A timely notice warns livestock owners their animals are not wanted on others' property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Yankoski
Winnipeg
C. Yankoski
Can- Indian Women's Army Corps
The
C.w.ac
Queen's Hotel
Russell
Anglican Notes Evening Prayers and Meeting Notice
Anglican notes list Christ Church Evening Prayer led by Tom Craigie and another service at s pm. Christ Church W.A. to meet at Mrs. F Clarke’s home Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Tom. Craigie
W.A
F. Clarke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sema
D. Stewart
D. M. Kinnaird
Low
France
Silverton
W. J. Dodent
A. B. Part
P. H. Nelson
D. S. Clark
L. C. Boulton
A. M. Pratt
J. Slack
G. A. Cope
Wee We Ewes
Bijou
Agricultural Credit Company
G. Drew
M. E. Clegg
D. R. McDougald
E. Ranson
J. McCrindle
8. Falloon
Lucky Strikes
Binscorth
Eb, Jackson
M. Hill
H. Hill
M. Leifer
E. Hutchings
J. Thom
F. Hodgkins
J. Kippan
M. Comfort
L. McQuarrie
George Mackie
Red Cross County Fair
Krupps
Essen
W.L
Olde Park
Eye Wu
H.G.L. Si
Bil) Bary
Buckingham Palace
Bill
Geo. Allen
Bob
J. G. Sippan
Council
CPR
Edward Lloyd Honey
E. J. S. Honey
Officer Training Centre
Gorton Head
B.C
Anglican
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