Russell area notes from 1903 and 1918 clash
1903 details include Russell bounties eight dollars paid, HK Bligh and Bage Balinbard top scoring with nine, RJ Young captaincy of Silver Creek football with listed players, and rail line progress with a steam shovel at Birdtall Valley. Also listed are local builders, a By‑law vote for a school house loan, Boulton club standings, and Hussell Board of Trade officers. 1918 notes mention D. Aber and Miss Cornwall marriage in Winkie, Rebekah Lodge activities, Davenport sermon, and local church/municipal happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
HK. Bligh
Bage Balinbard
RJ. Young
Sliver Creek
R. J. Young
John Crerar
Jon Anderson
John Arnott
Wm. Crerar
McKay
Ed. Broadfoot
Pred Stewart
J. L Turnbull
J. C
Birdtall Valley
Monty
Boulton
Medill
Bridges
England
Gillies
Beil
Maxwell
Madill
McAthrey
Clegg
McLennan
Kirvan
Staning
Crowley
D. Aber
Wenane
Glen
Mise Cornwall
Lepton Sa
Winkie
Rebekah Lodge
Haar
Davenport
Veron
Thandey
Bagel Bright
Mixed doubles tournament lineup for twenty two couples
Twenty two couples compete in a mixed doubles tennis tournament sponsored by Russell Tennis Chamber. The first round details list players including Merritt, Jean Mancock, P. McKlaond Peterson, Jack Thowsion Bloor, Wilson Oralaarilag, Mary Thom il Barry Min, Alice Davis, Rita Bellys, Rita Ross, Miss Wade, Miss Saber, George Seles, Helin Warditis, and several Brownlee entries. The draw shows pairings like Brownlee vs McDougald Miss Rita Bellys and Stan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eseray Terson
Twente Courea
Dru
Merritt Lag
Jean Mancock
P. McKlaond Peterson
Jack Thowsion
McDougald
W. Thom
Porro
W. K St. John
Miss Marie Poster
Lord Hembrotates
Q. Stan
B. WallaceMlon R
Catten Miag
Mather
Musical Festival Officers Appointed in Western Mar onette
A meeting of the Western Mar onette Musical Festival Committee was held at Foxwarren on Tuesday evening. Next year's festival will be held in Russell. Officers named include A. Peterson vice-president H. B. Wallace secretary Mrs D E Boulton treasurer D R McDougald festival secretary Miss L Leiter. Russell attendees included Miss Leiter Mrs Shaw Mrs Boulton Miss A Davis Miss G Staples J A Peterson Adolph J McKinnon G Bicknell and L Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Russell
A. Peterson
H. B. Wallace
D. £. Boulton
D. R. McDougald
L. Leiter
Shaw
Boulton
A Davis
G. Staples
J. A. Peterson
Rossburn
Ketloe
Solagirth
An Ture
McPerianene
Winn Uipee
Tienda
David Mulligan Ig
Winnipes
Wa Derkach
Angusvile
St Mary's
Seeburn
Carde
E. le Turley
W. J. Chittick
Dowena
Rosen Dia
Mr. Turley
E. H. Turley
Fin’ Pon
Pioneer Resident of Castleavery District Dies
The community mourns Mrs. R. J. Allbright of Castleavery, born Jane Anderson in 1866 in Forfarshire Scotland, who moved to Canada and settled in Castleavery. Survived by husband K. J. Allbright, four daughters, two sons, ten grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral by Rev. Munro used Mark 14 7 text. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in October 1987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira. Allbright
Jane Anderson
Ilamis
Forfarshire
Scotland
Canada
Castleavery
Ife
Allbright
K. J. Ailbright
Binscarth
Man
Simpson
Ars
Eda J. McIntyre
MacNutt
Sask
Mra
BJ. Watson
Brandon
R J. H. Skeet
Arran
W. J. Weir
Bredenbury
Fred
Lot Roblin
Prank
Sydney
BOC
James
Yorkton
John
Rev. Munro
Calder Aussion House
Henry Cornelius
John McDould
Jim Robertson
Joe Dugan
Jim Shearer
Allan Anderson
RJ. Albricht
Upcoming events list for Knox United Church area
A compiled schedule of community happenings features a June 28 bridal pageant at Knox United Church Lad iest Aid, lunch by Order of the Eastern Star at Clement's Show Rooms, a Bert Rob's barn dance, and various June and July fairs and kid events including Rossburn and Lengenbourg sports day and a Kiddie Fair. The list includes multiple local venues and dates such as June 28 and July events through July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNE
Knox United Church
Iest Aid
Order of the Eastern Star
Clement's
P. D. Elke
Bert Rob
Nomen's Hospital Aid Names Officers at Annual Meeting
The Women’s Hospital Aid held its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon with low attendance. Officers elected include President Mrs Knight First Vice President Mrs Shaw Second Vice President Miss Ad fama Inglis and Vice President Mrs Tim Dunn Treasurer Mrs Hill and members Mrs Lab pialere and Mrs Cristall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Hospital Aid
Knight
Mra
Shaw
Ad Fama
Inglis
J ‘Tim Dunn
Mra Hill
Lab
Pialere
Neighborhood Wedding and Social Highlights
Neighborhood events include a wedding at Oakburn for Mr Kokorudz’s sister with Mr Murdoch and Mary visiting Crandall, plus Be’s Saturday night dance by the Wagner orchestra. Local meetings, education events, and engagements are noted as well as travel to Winnipeg and family announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kokoruds
Fanty
J. Oseaky
Mr. Kokorudz
Oakburn
Murdoch
Mary
Crandall
Adolph Ziprick
Mise R. Gate
Mr. M. Antooation
Wagner
Margaret
Mary Meeelands
Winnipeg
Bel
C. J. Crawford
Bradley
UAW Meeting At Mrs Cochrane’s Home In Silerton
Local visit notes show UAW holding a regular meeting this afternoon at Mrs Dick Cochrane’s residence. Readers are welcomed to join, with community updates including births, poetry events, and social visits noted among Silerton residents.
Angussville Fiddlers Contest Ends in Close Finish
The old time fiddlers contest sponsored by the 1.0.1. on Ard evening drew seven contestants. Dane McIntyre of Vista won, Reg Young of Angusville took second, and Mrs Corley finished third. The trio then provided music for the dance. C Tibbets and C Welker attended a Rossburn meeting to organize a baseball league with a drawn schedule among participating teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance
Jack Young
Dane McIntyre
Vista
Reg. Young
Angusville
Rossburn
Local Names Mention Weekend Visits and Sparse Water Note
The fragment notes several people such as Aira deBarnhard Mary and Paterson with Rev. Smetheram during a Sunday in Winnipeg. Mentions scarce soft water leading some to use beds for the good old Aesafborne and lists Doug Herbert and Jerry Hooper visiting Matar and Tore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira
deBarnhard
Mary
Johnson
Na Tate Nes
Paterson
Rev
Smetheram
Winnipeg
Doug
Herbert
Matar
Jerry Hooper
Tore
Rossburn Forms Four Team Baseball League at Hotel
A meeting at the Douglas Hotel Thursday night drew Kelloe Solsgirth Angusville and Rossburn to organize a four team league. Officers elected include President H Beirnes Vice President C F Walker Angusville Secretary C R Douglas. First games Tuesday saw Angusville at Rossburn and Solsgirth at Kelloe. Local social notes list visitors and moves involving multiple residents and family members with several Ontario and Alberta connections. Glen Smith returned after foot surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hotel
Kelloe
Solsgirth
Angusville
Rossburn
H. Beirnes
C F. Walker
C. ~. Douglas
R. Shaw
Margaret McDonald
Brandon
R. Alcock
Beverly
Porge
Geo. Boulton
J. Buchanan
Cummings
Langridge
Youngstown
Alberta
Dawson
Partridge
Penbrook
Ontario
Eva McKague
Inwood
Stanley
Glen Smith
Cartwrights and relatives host visitors in Moose Jaw
Millwood notes Mr and Mrs Jack Cartwright and their son Dennis of Moose Jaw are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs C Tay. Bill McKinnon of Winnipeg also spent the weekend at his home. Mrs Norma Cronk and daughters are mentioned among local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cartwright
Dennis
Moose Jaw
C. Tay
Bill McKinnon
Winnipeg
Norma Cronk
Angusville Girls Celebrate Achievement Day Sewing
The Angusville Achievement Day showcased thirty nine girls completing three years of sewing. Certificates were awarded to Olga Hasuik Jean Ridge Pauline Pushka Mae Whelpley Emile Luba Donelda Shepherd Olive Dutchak Annie Sidoryk Stella Sidoryk. Community leaders praised efforts while noting low parental cooperation and several local visits. A Harrowby Millwood softball game drew a crowd, Harrowby winning 17 to 12, followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Miss Stewart
Carter
Whelpley
Focal School Board
Olga Hasuik
Jean, Ridge
Pauline Pushka
Mae Whelpley
Emile Luba
Donelda Shepherd
Olive Dutchak
Annie Sidoryk
Stella Sidoryk
Mibbets
Miss Bell
J. W
Harrowby Weekend Guests and Local Social Notes
Harrowby residents Mr and Mrs John Thordarson and Albert of Langruth visited Harrowby and stayed with Mr and Mrs Cecil Cronk over the weekend. Mrs Cannon of Kenora Ontario visiting relatives, Nan Scobie visited Millwood with sister Mrs John Wondrasek, quiet attendance at a softball game and dance reported as very good. Mrs Wm Olson of Binscarth and Mrs W Lewis noted among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma
Darlene
Harroway
W. E. Swain
Geo. Heap
Winnpeg
Nan Scoble
Harrowby
John B. von Grasek
John Block
L. Sehrott
Churchbridge
Millwood
Art
Harmony Kings
John Thordarson
Albert
Langruth
Cecil Cronk
Cannon
Kenora
Ont
Dave Blane
Nan Scobie
John Wondrasek
Community Club plans June 30 annual picnic
The Craigie Community Club met with fair attendance on Monday to arrange the annual picnic scheduled for June 30. Bill McKinnon stopped for a day at his home on the way back to the city. Bill Vallee has been visiting friends in the district this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McKinnon
Bill Vallee
Birdtail J Landers Trip to Winnipeg Highlighted
Birdtail J Landers took a business trip to Winnipeg last week. W W Wilson of Russell visited Birdtail the other day and observed developments in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Landers
Winnipeg
W. W. W. Wilson
Russell
Preparations for Annual Summer Fair Under Way
Preparations for the annual summer fair are progressing with an attractive prize list across livestock, home industry, and agricultural exhibits. The event on Friday July 22 features increased prize money, new classes in horses and cattle, and expanded poultry and household sections. A provincial grant aids funding, but community support from farmers and local businesses remains essential to a successful show.
Baseball Season Opens With Exhibition Game Tuesday Evening
In an exhibition at the agricultural grounds on Tuesday evening Russell defeated Silverton 12 to 6. It was the season opener and the play was not first rate, but hope remains for better games as the season progresses. Silverton lineup included Virtue, Anderson, Lily, Cochran, Coulter, Young, Kennedy. Russell lineup included McKinnon, Linden, Glassman, Leifer, Laird, Clement, Mann. W Broadfoot of Silverton umpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesday
Russell
Silverton
Clare Virtue
Bill Anderson
Roy Anderson
Lily
W. Cochrane
R. Coulter
D. Young
F. Kennedy
P. McKinnon
D. Mc
Survey on crops and livestock data collection in Canada
In June each year the Dominion Bureau of Statistics and provincial agriculture departments distribute cardboard schedules to farmers to collect statistics on acreages under crop and livestock and poultry on farms. The 1931 innovation added breeding and marketing intentions and teachers distribute the forms. Accurate data depends on a fair sample of Canadian farms and is vital for national agricultural planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Departments of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banaar
Hussell Board of Trade
Jas, Rose
Wm. Thom
C. W. Thom
G. Kippan
E. M. Williams
W. J. Doig
A. B.clin
D.C. McDonald
Dr. Swallow. Lewis
H. Clee
J. McIntyre
Rev. H. Felr
Thos. Todd
P. J. Mclntosh
Cn.r
Elks’ Lodge
Silver Beach
CPR
Wea
Ioneer
R. J. Allbright
Old Castleavery District
Lengenourg
Cléstimere
Anavavite
Rossburn Fair
Nomen’s Hospital Aid
UAW
Dick Cochrane
Larry Hughes
Loretta May
John Deere
Maryfield
Stewart
Jessie Kelso
Mise Chandler
Bona Jaques
Edna Jaques
WLS
Miss Jaques
Briercvest
Shellmouth
Craigie
United
Agricultural Society
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