The Banner Files Revisit Russell News 1904 1909
A compact look back at past Barrhead region items from 1904 and 1909. It notes Binscorths junior baseball beating Russell, Myers installing brick maxing machinery near Millwood, marriages at Tumbell and Arnott Inglis, Glasman purchasing land south of Russell, Dr. McDumott taking Winnipeg practice, Alex McDonagh’s 20 horsepower car, and excursions for Russell’s Sports Day. Also mentions Woman suffrage support by Mrs. McClung, a ministerial call to Rev M Douglas, and Crerar’s agrarian leadership speculation. It closes with references to local hall defeats and a drought of service. 1924 epidemic closes Inglis school and Russell Band engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscorth
Russell
Robert Myers
Millwood
Janet Arnott
Andrew Inglis
McClung
Manitoba
Ricou
Mra
Stewart
W. Honey
Silverton
Minniaka
M. Douglas
McConnell
Clydesdale Shorthorn Field Day at Brandon
Farmers and breeders invited to a Field Day at the Diverimental Parm Brandon on Saturday June 17 hosted by Mansions Clydesdale and Shorthorn Clubs with joint hosts Experimental Farm and Indian Residential School. Demonstrations of livestock improvement and farm practices planned with guides for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyacsa
Brandon
Clydesdale
Shorthorn
Experimental Farm
King and Queen Bid Farewell To Western Canada
Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth bid farewell to Western Canada after a visit marked by large crowds in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. They attended a service at United Church in Portage la Prairie and visited Deer Lodge military hospital in Winnipeg. Crowds along the tracks greeted the royal departure as trains and trucks carried supporters from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The couple paused to exchange handshakes with John Clare, a former resident. The royal visit left a lasting memory in western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Western Canada
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg
United Church
Winni _Peg
Deer Lodge Aliiitary Hospital
Esville
Yaris
North Western
Manitobs
Saskawehewan
Fusooll
Russellies
John Clare
Platte
Viet Will Lug
Tine
Eee
F. G. Stevens
Manitoba
Northland
Manitoba Conference of the United Church of Canada
Sesson
Prospects Brighter for Main Street
Jas McDonald of the old Roads department was in town Tuesday and made a preliminary survey of Russell s Main Street regarding hard surfacing. He will submit estimates to the Department of Public Works with Dominion government cooperation. Prospects of completing the work this year are somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McDonald
Pld Roads Department
Russell
McDonald
Department of Public Works
Dominion Government
Fair Directors Arrange Program at Russell Agricultural Society Meeting
Directors planned the 56th annual fair for July 21 with judges chosen for classes and a sports program of harness and running races plus novel events. A softball tournament was arranged, prize lists are being mailed, and the E. J. Casey Shows were contracted as Manitoba's biggest midway. A boys woodwork class No 202 A offers $100 prize. fair includes exhibits, educational and sporting events with good weather anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
E. J. Casey
Manitoba
Blue Wing Girl Breaks Arm In Hill Turnover Crash
Mise Olga Caermickt of Blue Wing suffered four broken bones when the car she rode in rolled over at the top of the Asessippi hill on No 31 highway. Mrs Jack Roberson of Blue Wing was the driver and Elliott Hembroff, driving behind, transported the injured girl to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Olga Caermickt
Blue Wing
Asessippi Hill
No. 31
Jack Robertson
Elliott Hembroff
Neighborhood Happenings in Inglis District Notes
The Inglis group met at Mrs. Wershler's home last Thursday with Mrs. Jack Dawson reporting on the district convention at Deck er An August meeting is planned at the ball with invites to Tammell Rochedale and Shellmouth The next gathering will be at Mrs H Gillies home on July 6 Several local ladies attended an Eastern Star card party at Russell The DeLaMare garden is praised for spring blossoms and Mrs H Armstrong left Sunday to aid the Winnipee district convention Plants and blooms attract visitors and curiosity Brought back reports of community activities and upcoming events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Wershler
Jack Dawson
Decker
Tammell
Rochedale
Shellmouth
H. Gillies
Russell
Mr. DeLaMare
Mra H. Armstrong
Winnipee
Silverton Congregation Events and Local News
This afternoon Silverton will host an event at Mrs. Dick Cochrane's home. W.M.S. members from here attended the Bir He presbyterial last week. CG. LT. held a regular meeting on Saturday with Mrs. W. Broad as guest speaker on hymn origins. Miss Phyllis Hughes returned from Cardale. Pat Stewart hopes his brother George and family arrive for a summer visit. About seventy five percent of district residents joined Melville motorists to welcome King George and Queen Elizabeth. Mrs. Robt. Anderson plans Winnipeg summer visit with daughter Miss Nellie Anderson. Rev. A Calder and Earle Keating attend presbytery in Portage la Prairie. Mrs. Fay Johnstone received many presents for her birthday. Village ladies held a surprise tea party in her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cochrane
W.ms
Bir
CG. LT
W. Broad
Phyllis Hughes
Cardale
Pat Stewart
Earle’ Keating
Portage la Prairie
Fay Johnstone
Shellmouth residents share updates and celebrations
Lloyd Meinitt returns on furlough until June 21. Mrs Spicer leaves for two months in the West. Ellen Patterson returns from Winnipeg holiday. Tom Yee earns a Manitoba University engineering scholarship. Georgina Busch finishes home economics at Manitoba University. Grasshopper poisoning keeps the town busy. Shellmouth shows strong Melville attendance. The first softball team edges Eadcliffe girls. Shellmouth Women's Institute marks 25th anniversary with social hour and tea on Victoria Day, including a history read, speeches on duty, festival numbers, National Anthem, and volunteer games and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Meinitt
Shellmouth
Melville
Firlst
Eadcliffe Girls
Shellmouth Women's Institute
Canada
Victoria
Stewart
Scurfield
Royal visitors draw crowds in Melville celebrations
District residents joined in Melville events to greet royal visitors on Saturday while lists note many locals not mentioned. Harold Dietrich aged ten underwent an appendectomy at Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday. Mrs Mensies spent the week in Jend at Eiphinstone and Miss B Hooper of Shelmouth visited the Lewis home for a few days. Further names of residents and guests appear in the district social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dietrich
Henry Dietrich
Sacred Heart Hospital
PF. Mensies
Eiphinstone
B. Hooper
Shelmouth
Lewis
Melville
Berata
D. Lewis
Cameron
Hunter
Margaret Hanter
Elisabeth Hant
C. Hant
A. Hunt
B. Hunt
W. Bird
Olive
Rawlings
A. Ferris
Wardle
J. Wardle
John Robertson
King and Queen draw crowd to Melville on Saturday
Rossburn residents joined many others motoring to Melville on Saturday to view the King and Queen. Alberta Griggs of Griswold visited town briefly. HL Partridge of Perook Ontario and F B Partridge hosted by the latter's brother. Sherritt family attended funeral in Kelloe with Fred Sherritt's son William. Vets' Dance drew a large crowd. Eva McKague won vanity case. Mr. McMahon of Shoal Lake won wrist watch. Alcock family from Portage la Prairie visiting relatives here. C G I T Group joined Decker convention Saturday. WMS ladies attended convention at Birtle midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Own
Melville
Alberta Griggs
Griswold
HL. Partridge
Perook
Ontario
F Ormer
Kelloe
Eva McKague
McMahon
Shoal Lake
Alcock
Beverly
Portage
Prairie
Hamilton
Decker
W. M.S
Birtle
Melville Visit Figures and Shellmouth Softball Result
Endcliffe party voyaged to Melville to glimpse Their Majesties, including the Gelb and Crerar families along with Doris Berwick and Dorie Pinch. Shellmouth Girls Softball defeated local girls last Thursday as Anne Campbell joined parents in Brandon for royal visits. Umbrellas nickname for the team. Dora Pitts back from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville
King George
Queen Elizabeth
G. Gelb
A. Crerar
Doris Berwick
Dorie Pinch
Doreen Schwalm
Elain Schwalm
A. Highfeld
G. Wise
Shellmouth
A.M. Crerar
Brandon
Anne Campbell
Aabella
Eadcliffe
Mies Dora Pitts
Millwood Gift Dance Draws Largest Crowd
The gift dance last Friday drew the largest crowd yet for the club. Gifts were donated by club members and awarded to winners including E. Gree, Ba. Dilts, Geo Roulston, Char Ne Bily, Bob Glasman, Dave Scoble, Lorna Hallam, Ralph Wendresek, Frank Cook, K. Meller, Helen Powter, Eileen Heap, Bob Robinson, Vic Strumell, Ray McAlinden, and others. Proceeds support the construction of tennis courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gree
Sides
Ba. Dilts
Geo, Roulston
Char
Ne Bily
Bob Glasman
Dave Scoble
Lorna Hallam
Ralph Wendresek
Frank Cook
K. Meller
Helen Powter
Eileen Heap
Bob Robinson
Vic Strumell
Ray McAlinden
Cennis
Binscarth Leads First Tennis Playoff Headlines
Binscarth hosts its first playoff for the season Monday evening with home players Misses Mary Thom Iris Mawhinney Jean and Livya Hewbrout. Broadfoot Lucas Orr Joum Broadfoot Bull nues and Keith Porter were noted as present but due to darkness the matches were unfinished. The team was later hosted at Mrs Brownlee's home for lunch. Arrangements are in progress for another Binscarth match and a potential visit to Birtle later this week to stay on schedule from a recent zone meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scot
Eres
Ats Sein
Binscarth
Mary Thom
Iris Mawhinney
Jean
Livya Hewbrout
Thei
Broadfoot
Aliss Lucas
Ats Orr
Joum Broadfoot
Bull Nues
Keith Porter
Russell
Agricultural Field Day at J. J. Dunns
Agricultural field day sponsored by Russell Agricultural Society Young Men will be held Friday afternoon at J. J. Dunn's Experimental Station. Activities start at 1 o'clock with stock judging and talks on field and forage crops. Minnesota W.M.S. will serve supper. Young Men's Section ends with a monster dance at Silverton Community ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men
The
Russell Agricultural Society
J. J. Dunn
Perimental
Minniska W.M.S
Silverton
World News In Brief Highlights From June 2 Dispatches
World news briefs summarize wheat harvest totals, economic plans, and political shifts. Major items include Germany’s gold transfer from the Bank of England, Palestine independence proposals, Czech general Leo Prehala forming a Polish legion, TransCanada Airlines expanding routes, and a Shakespeare manuscript claim. Other notes report Vatican defense pact discussions, Viscount Nuffield’s donation for military recreation, Spain’s stance on European peace, Manitoban church leadership, a fatal Ohio gas explosion injuring 42, and German seizure of Archbishop Waltz’s palace amid European map redraws and war fallout.
Weddings at Vista Man and Russell Manse noted in Sask records
A double wedding report from Vista Man to Humboldt area Sask and Russell Manse notes: A. T. Chesney of Vista Man officiated as Rev C. W. Coleman presided. A pink white decor wedding featured a blue sheer gown for the bride and lilac bouquets. The couple left for a honeymoon to Clear Lake. The second marriage tied Alex Young of Silverton to Susan Stenhouse of Boissevain with witnesses Walter Hutton present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. ‘Aesney
Vista
Man
Wednesay
West
Humboldt, Sask
C. W. Coleman
Rossburn
Vera Hamilton
Amy Moulson
Thomas Chesney
Mervyn Campbell
Alex Young
Silverton
Susan Stenhouse
Boissevain
Russell
Walter Hutton
June events highlight dances and fairs schedule
June brings youth dances from the Young Men's Section at Silverton and Young Women's Club Tes. A Dance in Vets Hall Rus features Johnny Bering Orchestra. Other items include sports at Langenburg and fairs at Russell and Rossburn, with a July 26 Rossburn Fair reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Tes
Vets’ Hall
Rus
Sell
Johnny Bering
Inc 1
Langenburg
WWLY
Russell
ULY
Rossburn Fair
Sale of J A B Peden estate at Rossburn Saturday
Auctioneer RB Peden will sell household effects of the J A B Peden estate at Rossburn on Saturday June 17th. Items include furniture, utensils, and domestic goods as listed in the sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. B Peden
Rossburn
Peden
Youth Training Meeting Called for June 12th at 7 PM
A softball practice and meeting is set for Monday June 12 at 7:00 pm at the AAS fair rounds. Topics include a mass demonstration for Russell Agricultural Society’s Pair and Sports on July 71 and forming softball teams for a league and for a team to practice for the softball tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner
W. ¥. Glasman
Laffeyette Mine
HJ. McDumott
Winnipeg Bee
T A Wright
Alex McDonagh
Vilage
Demerera
Cipal Halls
Angusville
T. A. Crerar
Agrculture
Farmers’ Party of
Heather Bale
Tervice Tee
Russell Band
Western
Blue Wing Girl
Tena
Dropmore
Endcliffe
J. J. Dunn's
World News
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Bank of England
Tee
Palestine
Leo Prehala
Poland
TransCanada Airlines
Toronto
Montreal
British Museum
William Shakespeare
Suez Sanal Company
Vatican
Great Britain
France
Russia
Viscount Nuffield
Spain
Barberton
Ohio
Sigismund Waltz
Hitler
Europe
Duchess of Kent
Belgrave Square
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