Russell and District Historical Snippets Across Decades
A compilation of brief notes from Russell area history recounts arrivals from England J H Coxon’s family, local baseball visitors Russell Juniors, business contracts in Neepawa 1909, lawyers and baristers in 1911, Mrs McClung address, to Waller’s race from Russell to Binsearth. Also mentions Eva Matheson as telephone chief, band engagements, golf club hosts, and a 1994 quilt prize winner Laura Madill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
J. H. Coxon
Russell
Binscorth
G. Hyde
H. Schwalm
Dutton
Clee
Madill
McKay
P. Hyde
J. Setter
R. McIntyre
Waller
Binsearth
Eva Matheson
Clement
Eva Vinnell
P. McDonald
Dick Clark
B. Warrington
Dr Victor G Williams 1872 193? Dies in Winnipeg
Old timers recall Dr Victor G Williams who died in Winnipeg on May 31. Born in Cornwall England in 1872 he later farmed near Binsearth after time in South Africa. He was known locally as a standout athlete in track sports and is survived by his widow one daughter and two sons.
Russell Pentecostal Services Schedule
Sunday School at 1 p.m. and Devotions at 2 30 p.m. Friday Bible Study and Prayer at 7 p.m. Rev G L Melmoth of Marchwell Saskatchewan serves as pastor. Mrs L McIntosh of Russell is secretary.
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Spm
G. L. Melmoth
Marchwell
Sask
Invasion Dawn as Allied Forces Land in Force
Thousands of paratroopers lead the assault before daylight while Allied fleets silence coastal batteries. About 4000 ships and numerous craft ferry Canadian British and American troops to France beneath a vast 11000 plane escort. Churchill praises progress to the House of Commons as invasion proceeds. An accompanying prayer asks God's protection for troops and a righteous outcome.
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France
Churchill
House of Commons
Hitler
Women’s Institute Convention Meeting in Roblin
The public is invited to a Women’s Institute district convention in Roblin next Monday at 8 30 in the school auditorium. The program features Mr Sarsfield of the Manitoba Power Commission who will speak and a film titled Power and the Land, with several musical items included.
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Women's Institute District Convention
Roblin
Sarsfield
Manitoba Power Commission
Power and the Land
Red Cross Shipment Totals May 1944 Convalescent Gear
A Red Cross list shows shipments to headquarters up to May 1944 including sewing items such as convalescent shirts coats dresses bed jackets and pajama sets. knitting items like sweaters gloves socks and scarves. quilts donated and bundled relief for Greek War Survivors Kits V-Bundles and 76 articles of war relief aid.
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May Bist
Air Force
Red Cross
Diamond Jubilee Fair Notes Prize Changes and Plans
The Russell Diamond Jubilee Fair announces prize increases for horse and cattle divisions and revised weights for swine and poultry to attract more entries. New Old Timers classes for exhibitors 70 and older, plus an entertainment program for two full days. Parade plans include an ox cart, ponies, and rides. confirmation of bands and decorations underway. The fair runs July 20 and 21 with races, Indian pony, chariot events, and two Air Force games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ims Sme
H.R Barry
Bob McBride
Roblin
Art Kinney
Air Force
Russell
Rally Service in Vets Hall Draws Over 250 Attendees
Rev E A Syms of Souris addressed a rally sponsored by the Russell Elks in the Vets hall last Sunday. The event promoted church and Sunday school attendance with certificates to be awarded at the Christmas tree concert as Knox United and Christ Church choirs led hymns. Ford Westwood sang The Lord's Prayer. Rev J E McNeill and Rev H Markle conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Elks
Vets
Silverton
E. A. Syms
Souris
Dren
Elks’ ‘Lodge
Knox United
Christ Church
Ford Westwood
J. E. McNeill
H. Markle
Kinsearth
James Davidson obituary from Carlyle newspaper 1944
James Davidson former Carlyle resident dies in Brandon hospital on May 14 1944 at age 83 born in Ontario he came west in 1881 and served in the Riel rebellion He worked 27 years with Mills and Son in Carlyle then retired in 1943 He lived in Russell Manitoba with nieces last year honored as Carlyle Curling Club life member funeral held at Carlyle United Church interment Glen Morris cemetery He was a Mason and a devout churchgoer with a friendly nature and ties to local curlers.
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James Davidson
Carlyle Observer
Carlyle
Brandon
Ontario
Riel
C P.R
Great Lakes
Davidson
Cornet
Marsh
Cochrane
Wellwood
Carlyle Curling Club
Masonic Lodge
Carlyle United Church
Glen Morris
Rustell
Man
Saving War Savings Stamps Promoted as Smart Choice
The notice urges readers to invest spare change into War Savings Stamps, framing it as a prudent saving habit and patriotic financial support during the wartime effort.
The World of Wheat YOUNG PEOPLE CAN HELP
The article urges Canadian youth from high schools and universities to work on farms during summer vacations to ease manpower shortages in farming and factories. It argues farm labor supports war efforts by boosting food production for overseas troops and shortening the war to bring brothers home sooner.
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Hitler
Europe
Canada
Imperial War Graves Commission
Commission
Transportation Building
Ottawa
Traveler for the Blind Institute Dies in Deer Lodge
George Wells aged 72, a longtime field representative for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and frequent visitor to Russell, died Thursday morning at Deer Lodge hospital in Winnipeg. He was a veteran of the First World War.
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George Wells
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Russell
Deer Lodge Hospital
Winnipeg
Anglican Notes Morning Prayer and Sunday School
Christ Church holds Morning Prayer at 11 with a sermon titled The Spirit of the People followed by Sunday School. In Shellmouth Evening Prayer at 3.
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Christ Church
Shellmouth
Ottawa editor surveys racial origins and war graves notes
A weekly editor analyzes Ottawa racial origins from the 191 census showing British Isles and French dominance and a small Asian share. It covers war graves marking and the Imperial War Graves Commission plans, plus appeals from Munitions Minister Howe on vehicle maintenance, fuel stockpiles, and a plant-based pesticide update.
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United States
Canada
Dominion
British Isles
Northern nurse joins Fort St John hospital staff
Irene Dunn RN daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Dunn of Russell has joined the Fort St John hospital staff in the Peace River block after flying in with classmate Mary Stevenson. Invitations go out for Diamond Jubilee Fair on July 20 and 21 inviting old timers and former residents to send names to Harold Hembroff or Harold Barry. Rev F A Syms urges boys and girls to rally for church building efforts and Sun Day School cards. an open air river event may be held this summer. W O C Lloyd Douglas receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for service in England after two tours and teaching duties abroad. A poem from Pvt Arnn Old Liske describes Italy life and longing for Canada.
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Irene Dunn
W. H. Dunn
Russell
Fort St. John
PC. Peace River Block
Mary Stevenson
Eed
Pels
Harold Hembroff
Harold Barry
Vic
F. A. Syms
Vets
Elks
Df.c
Rossburn
W-O. C
Lloyd Douglas
C. D. Douglas
Lloyd
Bank of Toronto
RCAF
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
MacDonald
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fusee-McFeeters Co
Neepawa
Smellie Bros
Alex. McDonagh
H. P. Reed
R. H. Boulton
E. V. Williams
J. Rinn
Russell Trail Rangers
Birtle
Russell Band
Struthers
Shaw
E. Robinson
Angus
Laura Madill
Peter MclIntosh
Binscarth
A. B. Callin
W. G. Williams
Ussell Pentecostal
Rev
Earth
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Red
By HG. L. Strange
Traveler For the Blind Institute
Deer Lodge
By Jim Greenblat
Howe
Botany
Central Experimental Station
Houses of Commons
Gardiner
Italy
Pte. Arnnold Liske
Liberty
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