Banner Files Old Days Items From 1905 Highlights
Items from 1905 include Agnes Isabel la wedding to Rev. D. M. McKay in Winnipeg with Rev. T. B. Wilson officiating. Russell Conservative Association elects officers led by Dr. Lanigan and R. L. Borden as patron. Roblin voters approve a by law to raise 6000 for a new school. Officers elected for Russell Gas Company and a 10 percent dividend declared. A tax day collection supports hospitals for consumption treatment. Oats and cash proceeds noted. Local banks adjust summer hours. Sme tilde is honored by Sons of England Society. Russell baseball leads district playoffs for a championship shield. Minnedosa Woman’s Missionary Society names Smetlie as vice president. Church union takes effect. F C Middleton to Dauphin United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Forest
Winnipeg
Agnes Isabella
D. M. McKay
Carman
T. B. Wilson
Conservative Association
Russell
R. L. Borden
Roche
Lanigan
Binscarth
Roblin
Russell Gas Company
E. M. Williams
J. J
A. G. P. Smeliie
G. A. Cope
H. J. Pettitt
Sons of England Society
Lodge
G. R. Gooday
Saltcoats
W. W. W. Wilson
Mars. Smetlie
Women's Missionary Society of the
Weddings Bind Miss Setter and Harold Brown in Quiet Redding
Ten years ago in 1930 a quiet Redding ceremony united Miss Millie Setter and Harold Brown. On June 7 Miss Lilly Marguerite Keating wed Frederick Peterson of Winnipeg as new district officers were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Setter
Andrew Setter
Harold Brown
Lilly Marguerite Keating
Wm. E. Keating
Frederick Peterson
Winnipeg
Manitoba Pastures Look Green to Saskatchewan Herd
A herd of 146 Hereford cattle driven from LeRoy Saskatchewan to Langruth Manitoba reached Russell looking fit after a 300 mile trek. Owner A G Olson with family and crew, 13 horses, cowhands, cook and wagon, began May 2 with 117 head. 31 calves born and two lost en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
A. G. Olson
LeRoy
Saskatchewan
Langruth
Man
Saskatoon
W I Convention Held Here Friday and Saturday Last
The Manitoba Women’s Institute convention met in Russell with Hicks of Souris hosting and Mrs D Boulton of Russell welcoming guests. Officers elected included Mrs P Thompson of Oak River as district president and vice president Mrs Townsend of Birtle. A display of canned foods and a kids contest prize list highlighted events, and Esther Thompson received a presented gift for her WI service. Rev R McKillop spoke on Present Day Europe, while Miss B Johnson and others performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I
McAuley
Charles Hill
Miniota
Andrew McGilvey
Jetta Switzer
Moline
Murray Torosichak
Birdtail
Jack Woodhouse
Binscarth
Hazel Day
Marguerite Sheppert
Shellmouth
Esther Thompson
Manitoba Women’s Institute
Thompson
Extension Service Department
D. G. MacKenzie
R. McKillop
Roblin
Europe
B. Johnson
D. R. McDougald
Lawrence Bennett
Alice Davis
A. G. Smellie
Russell School Staff to Lose Three Teachers
Russell School will undergo staff changes next term due to the resignations of Lorne V. Tyndale Thompson Veazey and Lawrence Bennett. Veazey has accepted a post at Flinton School. Tyndale and Bennett have not announced future placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Lorne V.tyndale
Thompson Veazey
Lawrence Bennett
Veazey
Flinton School
Tyndale
Ben-nett
Bible Conference Near Inglis This June
A Bible conference will be held near Inglis ten miles north of Russell and two miles west of Inglis on June 7 8 and 9. Services are scheduled Friday at 8 pm Saturday at 2 30 and 8 pm Sunday at 10 30 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 am Special speakers include Rev R A Affleck Miss Mary Reymer and Martin Crown Music will be provided Attendees are urged to bring Bibles families lunches and bedding Sleeping accommodations tea sugar coffee and milk will be supplied Everybody is welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Russell
R. A. Affleck
Winnipeg Bible Institute
Mary Reymer
Martin Crown
Neighborhood Notes From Crandall And Nearby
Mrs Robus of Crandall visited her uncle Mr Murdoch for a few days. Mrs F Geekie of Elphinstone stayed with brother Wm Mackie last week. Miss Alma Halwas of Toronto visits her parents the Halwas. Mrs H Lorimer left for Bagot for a two week stay. Byron Crawford and Paul Pitt left Tuesday for the East. Mr and Mrs L Hertlein returned from the East Monday. Miss Mery Murdoch accepted a position at Clear Lake for the summer and left Tuesday by bus. Mrs J Adams purchased a new car. Miss Bernice Belart has been a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital for several days.
Community Notes from Silverton and District
Silverton Mrs Watt Broadfoot visits at Grandview with sister Mrs C McLaren. Mrs J McFadyen and Jill of Yorkton visit Mr and Mrs W C Anderson. Mrs Roy Anderson’s family return from Cardale. Rev and Mrs Calder in Winnipeg for United Church conference. Lois Cochrane ill with measles. Mrs Jas Robertson of Porkpine Hills returns after six weeks visiting. Robert Keating recovering from illness. Red Cross launches June 7 to 15 voluntary contribution drive. boxes in local stores for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Broadfoot
C. McLaren
Grandview
J. McFadyen
Jill
Yorkton
W. C. Anderson
Roy Anderson
Cardale
Calder
Winnipeg
United Church Conference
Lois Cochrane
Jas. Robertson
Porkapine Hills
Saskatchewan
Robert Keating
Red Cross Society
Endcliffe Church Services and Local Visits Reported
Rev E S Dixon led Sunday afternoon service at Endcliffe Church. Winnipeg visitor Les Rea called on district friends. Miss Gertie Gieb stayed with McNutt friends last week. Mr and Mrs L A Schwalm and family with Mr and Mrs D Joyce and family visited Binsearth on Sunday. J Schwalm, E A Schwalm and Miss E Church visited W H Schwalm at Wolverine on Sunday. W I members attended district convention in Russell. Endcliffe W I June meeting to be hosted by Mrs Pitts on June 13. Red Cross Branch donated two wool blankets to Winnipeg headquarters for refugees. L J Carr also donated a blanket. Red Cross Branch June meeting set for June 7 at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les. Rea
Winnipeg
Gertie Gieb
McNutt
L. A. Schwalm
D. Joyce
Binsearth
J. Schwalm
E. A. Schwalm
E. Church
W. H. Schwalm
Wolverine
Shellmouth Club Invites Ladies to Meeting and Plays
The WA will meet at Mrs Langford's home today with all ladies invited. Best wishes to Mrs Stevenson in Russell hospital for a broken shoulder. The Shellmouth Dramatic Club stages The Adventures of Grandpa at Marchwell June 7 and Silverton June 10 to raise funds for the Red Cross. Mrs Audrey Neville of Nedale visited the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford
Stevenson
Russell Hospital
Shellmouth
Rossburn Wins Local Bowling Match May 29
Rossburn defeated Rossburn Shoal Lake in a May 29 bowling match with Rose Yasrow Isobel Douglas Milty McKague and Lloyd Playfair on the Rossburn team. Local residents and visitors include M Peikoff Zelma Blaskiewitz Meredith Love Jack McLeod Jim McDonald Lorraine Alexander and others with moves to Winnipeg Sandy Lake and Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Rose Yasrow
Isobel Douglas
Milty McKague
Lloyd Playfair
M. Peikoff
Winnipeg
Zelma Blaskiewitz
Strasbourg
Saskatchewan
Merideth Love
Toronto
Sam Crookshanks
Jack McLeod
Jim McDonald
Jenny Sklow
L. Paisner
Lawrence Urbanowski
Alcock
Beverly
Portage la Prairie
J. Peden
Colin Barlow
Manly
Sandy Lake
Rossburn C.g.lt
Kenney
Delores
Blaskiewitz
Lorraine Alexander
Clear Lake
Cammell
Onions
George Menzies
New London
Towa
C. A. Menzies
Kay Rowe
Jack Stitt
Norman Clubley
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Kilmister
Grandview
D. Mitchell
E. Beirnes
Dorothy
Langenburg
Harold Beirnes
Parsons
Kenora
Ontario
John Parsons
H. B. Partridge
Temboroke
F. Partridge
Harrowby Social Notes Include Visits and Dances
Miss Flora Bennett visits Strathclair while Mr and Mrs Alex Bennett return from Tantallon. Miss M Archer stays at home in Binscarth. Mr and Mrs Steve Polonuk travel to Foam Lake. A softball club dance is set for Wednesday June 12 at the school and the Harrowby annual picnic takes place Friday June 28 with an evening dance to raise funds for The Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Bennett
Strathclair
Alex. Bennett
Tantallon
M. Archer
Binscarth
Steve Polonuk
Foam Lake
Harrowby
Red Cross
Sooty Gordon Clark Secures Harding Job
Sooty Gordon Clark left on Wednesday for Harding where he has secured employment. Marjorie Wondrasek of Winnipeg visited her mother Mrs. F Wondrasek who is not very well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Clark
Harding
Marjorie Wondrasek
Winnipeg
F. Wondrasek
Local Social Roundup At J R Robertson Home
Miss Eva McIntyre stayed with J. R. Robertson over the weekend. Miss Ruth Gertz left Monday to visit relatives at Yorkton. J. R. Robertson and Geo. Hardy attended a Russell war veterans meeting last Sunday. The crops are looking very well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva McIntyre
J. R. Robertson
Ruth Gertz
Yorkton
Geo. Hardy
Russell
Veterans Form Russell and District Rifle Association
About 100 ex servicemen from Inglis Dropmore Shellmouth Endcliffe Twin Brae Angusville Silverton Binscarth McAuley Russell gathered at Vets Hall to organize a local defence group. They drafted a resolution urging armed voluntary defence units and stricter enforcement of loitering and language rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Endcliffe
Twin Brae
Angusville
Silverton
Binscarth
McAuley
Russell
Vets
Russell and District Veterans’ Rifle Association
Roblin
Rossburn
A. and N. Veterans’ Association
House of Commons
Canada
Dominion
Cracknell Seed Growers Meeting Held at Bal Four School
The Cracknell Junior Seed Growers meeting was held at Bal four School on May 21 at 9 pm with all members present. President Joe Snipp and Secretary Adolph Keller led the session. Guest speaker Mr Kinney, district Agricultural Representative, spoke on wheat varieties and pure bred livestock. Minutes were approved and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracknell Junior Seed Growers
Balfour School
Joe Snipp
Adolph Keller
Kinney
Major Pratt Granted Leave to Join Military Forces
Major A. M. Pratt, M.C. has been given leave of absence to join the military for the duration of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Pratt
M.C
Memorials and visits mark Rossburn area notes
The community reports visits by Mrs. Dean Grant of Winnipeg and Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane of Winnipeg. The late Mrs. Hamilton is buried in Rossburn Cemetery after a home service and Mission Chapel rites. Local building and painting work proceeds as John Elvers paints at the drifting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hamilton
Rossburn
H. Millar
Rossburn Cemetery
Dean Grant
Winnipeg
Harry Stambler
McFarlane
Accident South of Marchwell Claims One Child Die
A Monday evening crash south of Marchwell killed a two year old child and seriously injured driver C Love of Binscarth. Love reportedly collided with a truck emerging from a side road while traveling south from Marchwell. The child was among six passengers in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchwell
Wilkie
C. Love
Binscarth
Russell Hospital
St John Ambulance Branch Planned for Russell
Efforts are under way to establish a St John Ambulance branch in Russell. A meeting for all interested is set for Wednesday June 12 at 8 p.m. in the Vets Hall, addressed by Lt. Col. G. H. Gillespie. He will show life saving films and discuss first aid home nursing and injured care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance
Russell
Army and Navy Veterans
G. H. Gillespie
Manitoba Provincial Council
Vets
Corp. McDougall
Brownlee and
Shaw
Red Cross Blanket Appeal Sees Generous Local Response
The local Red Cross Society reports a splendid response to the blanket appeal. A shipment was sent to headquarters last week and another box will be packed Thursday evening. Donors may bring blankets or notify the Society for a pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Red Cross Society
Special Laymen's Service at Knox Church
Sunday May 9 marks a Special Laymen's Sunday at Knox United Church. George Cormack will deliver morning and evening messages, noted as a prominent church layman and secretary of Manitoba’s Retail Merchants' Association. Special music features, with the evening choir requesting the anthem Break Forth Into Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
George Cormack
Cormack
Winnipeg
Retail Merchants’ Association of Manitoba
Red Cross Benefits by Theatre Offer
The Russell Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society announces a film of the Royal Visit to Canada at Bijou Theatre Russell. Mr W Grieve offers his theatre for the Red Cross with 100 percent of proceeds to the Society and monthly showings of period-appropriate pictures. Admission prices remain the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Branch
Canadian Red Cross Society
Canada
Bijou
Russell
W. Grieve
Red Cross
Grieve
The
Jackpot Dance Draws $40 Cash Pot This Saturday
A notice invites attendees to Vets' Hall on Saturday June 8 for a dance with a $40 cash jackpot prize. The event emphasizes communal fun and a chance to win the top prize.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitoba
W. J
E. S. Dixon
Sooty
V. D
Cracknell Seed Growers’ Meeting
Knox Church
Anes
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