Russell Chronicle: civic holidays and local events
A June 6 1902 to 1992 compilation notes civic holiday for new Russell village, a wedding at the manse, a football excursion to Shoal Lake, ore deposits in Boggy Creek, and hockey fold buttons for Russell. Also mentions voters registration, merchants bank site, and agricultural society officers along with rifle club results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmison
May Cammidge
Asessippi
Milton McCauley
Seeburn
Mayor Hill
Russell
Shoal Lake
Boggy Creek
W. H. Schwalm
R. Kruger
Eadcliffe Rifle Club
Council Bills Hydro for Rent of Old Power House
The town council forwarded a 12 month rent bill of $20 per month to the Manitoba Power Commission for the old power house. The decision was made at the last Thursday meeting with all members present. Accounts totaling $246.30 were approved, two garden lots rented, and one resident allowed to keep two pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Power Commission
Prominent Pioneer Lady Passes Away in Russell
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from Knox United church for Mrs Andrew Setter who died Monday evening at her Russell home Interment will be at Russell cemetery Mary Jane Setter born Ottawa Ontario April 23 1864 daughter of Johnstone moved to Manitoba at fifteen married Andrew Setter March 1881 later settled in Russell She was active in Knox church community affairs survived by six sons and three daughters fourteen grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters and a brother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Andrew Setter
Russell Cemetery
Mary Jane Setter
Ottawa
Ont
John Johnstone
Catholic Academy
Manitoba
Russell
Milton
Minneapolis
Dora Fraser
Grand + view
John
Victor
Earl
Harold Brown
Birch River
Walter Needham
Melvin
Victoria
Ernest
Winnipeg
W. Welton
Vancouver
Oliver Setter
Whanipeg
Russell Donates Two Thousand to Red Cross Campaign
Russell contributed 2000 dollars to the Red Cross provincial drive sent in two 1000 dollar payments. Manitoba’s quota neared 360,000 as rural returns continued, with local drives led by the War Charities Board and Women’s Auxiliary Corps. Proceeds from a weather-plagued charity picture show by Mrs. Peebles totaled 46.90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Red Cross
Manitoba
Russell War Charities Board
Women's Auxiliary Corps
The
Junior Bridge Cup Makes the Rounds
The Junior Hospital Aid bridge cup stays in circulation. Previous winners include Dr. Sharman and Walter Hemtroff who beat E. E. Thompson and Dr. Shaw. It then went to Angusville where Ira Mann and C. F. Walker won. Thompson and Shaw regained it and are current holders. Challenges followed by Dr. and Mrs. Sharman, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker, and Mrs. Margetts with Mrs. W. E. Fenton close within ten points.
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Sharman
Walter Hemtroff
E. E. Thompson
Shaw
Angusville
Ira Mann
C.F. Walker
Thompson
Joe Walker
Margetts
W. E. Fenton
Angus Forshaw Wedding at Kilmarnock Parish Church
Rebecca Pickup Forshaw wed Pte Albert Adam Angus of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada at Kilmarnock Parish Church Dumbartonshire. Rev Goldie officiated. Bridesmaid Isabella Forshaw and groomsman Pte James I Angus attended. Reception at Plough Hotel Drymen followed by a brief honeymoon in Sterling and Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus-Forshaw
Andrew
Isabella Forshaw
James I. Angus
QOCHC
Plough Hotel
Drymen
T‘ Vy
Drs. Jas. Forshaw
Fort William
Ont
Sterling
Glasgow
Local horses leaving for Southern Manitoba tracks
Bob Page departs this weekend for Southern Manitoba racing circuits to start his trotter Billy Symbol and Ira Mann's pacer High Volo. Both horses are set to compete at the Southern Manitoba venues, signaling a busy trek for local harness racing names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Tracks
Bob Page
Manitoba
Billy Symbol
Ira Mann
Agricultural fairs and exhibitions for rural life
Manitoba Department of Agriculture releases a booklet for fair boards and exhibitors of cooking and ladies work. The weekly notes summarize key points from the foreword stressing education as the core of fairs, rooted in sound farm practice and rural life at its best. It calls for standards aligned with market and home needs, especially during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Veterans Guard Seeks Recruits Over Fifty Years
Major M. H. Garton, district recruiting officer, urges urgent large scale enlistment for the Veterans Guard. Qualifications require men over 50 years who have seen service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Garton
Veteran's Guard
CII
Canadians split by wartime saving and spending trends
The piece contrasts Canadians into two groups: those spending quickly and those investing in War Savings Certificates and Bonds. It argues that postwar prosperity will favor savers, as a spending boom recedes when peace returns. It notes crowded malls, rising demand for cheap goods, and predicts who can buy furniture, cars, and trips after Hitler is defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hitler
Inglis Girls Hold Achievement Day
The Inglis school hosted the Girls Achievement Day on Tuesday afternoon. Certificates were awarded to Betty Werschler Beth Breckenridge Lois Richardson Margaret Gibbs Margaret Jackson and Beth Louise Garnet of Shellmouth. Miss Lawson from the Extension Service praised the girls sewing and knitting display. Mrs Breckenridge spoke on differences in proper and improper washing methods for wool and silk. They sang several choruses as a year end review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis School
Betty Werschler
Beth Breckenridge
Lois Richardson
Margaret Gibbs
Margaret Jackson
Beth
Louise Garnet
Shellmouth
Miss Lawson
Extension Service
Breckenridge
Giess Maree Jon i
Now 18 the time to the Dominion Experimental Farm
An OCR fragment notes Brandom era reference to the Dominion Experimental Farm at Brandon and a call to attention dated from 18. The text is incomplete but indicates a notice or meeting context regarding the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Farm
Brandon
Scrap Salvage Honor Roll and Rubber Shortage Notes
Salvage log lists contributors with tonnage of scrap metal received since last shipment, forming an early Honor Roll. Canada faces rubber shortages while overseas demand rises. a UK wartime report notes elastic goods scarce and mentions suspender needs. A Cologne air raid by RAF and RCAF on Saturday night involved 1250 planes with over 1000 Canadian airmen, including Sgt. H. B. Gate of Stettler. The mailing list in the paper is updated, arrears cut, and paper labels checked for status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Cologne
RAF
RCAF
H. B. Gate
Stettler, Alta
Houltons
Russell
Dia
Farmers Rush to File Wheat Acreage Reduction Forms
Farmers crowded the municipal office Saturday to file wheat acreage reduction forms with the clerk. The scene reflects a last minute rush as details are recorded and processed by local officials.
Victory Fair themed 1942 prize list for Russell Agricultur Society
The 1942 prize list for the Russell Agricultural Society’s fair will be ready this week. Officers promote a Victory Fair and urge district residents to exhibit and attend on Friday July 24. The Banner asks readers and advertisers to cooperate as staff is short and news items should arrive by Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultur Society
Acca
Canadian Quiz Weather: Rainfall and Cabinet Weights
A fragmented report notes rainfall amounts and a cabinet reference. It mentions slightly over two and a half inches of rain last week and an estimated weight of 225,630 pounds. Monday night’s rain measured about 0.438 inches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Allen
Millwood
Allan
Yorkton
F. Vinnell
A. Mather
Rochedale
Merchants Bank
Anguaville
Silverton
F.C. Middleton
Presbyterian Church
Russell Agricultural Society
D. B. Boulton
W. F. Glasman
John Jackson
H. R. Barry
R. J. Coulter
John Crerar
R. A. Stevens
J. A. Callin
W. B. Amos
Council
HYDRO
Sheffield
Jack Thom
Stan Yankoski
Bill Bicknell
Bob McLennan
Doug Russell
Charlie Keating
George Guilbault
Len Margetts
Don Keating
Jack Langford
Mike Gallent
Rainie McKinnon
Bill Wasslen
ARMY
Canada
Eppa
Inglis
Wm. Tennant
James Rea
Dunn
W. Sudbury
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