Russell News Chronicle June Dated Almanac Highlights
A sequence of century old notes recalls Rail era progress and local life in Russell. Highlights include a 1903 rifle club shoot results with MecNickel leading, a 1903 marriage in Russell, 1908 steam shovel work in Birdtail valley and CNR rail plans, and 1913 board of trade reorganization. Also cited are excursions for Russell sports, 1923 lumber boom at Silver Beach, AF&AM meeting attendance, 1928 CNR roundhouse fire, Elks Lodge leasing Silver Beach, and 1933 Dramatic Festival triumphs and local baseball win with lineup details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek Rifle Club
Arthur MecNickel
L. McNickel
J. Dunn
Russell
James W. Currie
Marie E
John Madill
George Edmison
Birdtail Valley
CNR
Fair Grounds
Asessippi
Silver Creek
Boulton
Crowe Lumber Co
Silver Beach
A. B. Callin
W. W. W. Wilson
W. McMurray
A. Wallace
A. McKinnon
Shellmouth
Af&am
Winnipeg
Elks’ Lodge
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Local Elks Lodge Wins Gad Gillam Trophy Again
Russell Lodge No. 20 B P O Elks won the Gad Gillam Trophy at the Manitoba Provincial Elks Association convention held at the St Regis Hotel Winnipeg last Friday. President Bill Fenton led the meeting with Bert Robb and Everett McLennan as lodge delegates. Minnedosa was chosen for the 1944 convention and D A Smith of Minnedosa was elected president. Bert Robb elected trustee and Everett McLennan recommended for district deputy grand exalted ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Gad Gillam
Manitoba
Manitoba Provincial
Elks’ Association
St. Regis Hotel
Winnipeg
Bill Fenton
Bert Robb
Everett McLennan
Russell Lodge
Minnedosa
D. A. Smith
Warning to deter property damage at fair grounds
Warning issued that damaging property at the Fair Grounds including buildings and golf greens will be prosecuted. Animals found on the Grounds will be impounded.
Russell district wartime record in broad review
Canada’s Russell community recounts three and a half years of war service and charity. It notes 183 local youths and 14 girls enlisted, 117 in the Army, 49 in the Air Force, 17 in Navy. and honors heroes like Pilot Officer Bill Barry and Sergeant Leroy Stevens. Bonds, Red Cross gifts, and charity drives total about 14,000 in cash and vast item shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Canada
Russell
Jones
John Coulter
Dieppe
Albert Angus
Glyn Chipping
Bing” Maher
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Hong Kong
Air Force
RCAF
Europe
Germany
Bill Barry
Banner Staff
King George VI
Buckingham Palace
Leroy Stevens
Anthony Yai Koski
Beavy
Mnesengnunga
NsGaseda
British American Oil Co
B. P.O. Elks
Save the Children
Russell Lodge
England
Red Cross
Women’s Auxiliary
Army and Navy
Town of Russell
Russell and
District
Drowning Victim Frances May Vincent Remembered in Winnipeg
Frances Mary May Vincent born June 29, 1900 in Longonderry, died May 23 on a fishing trip at Lake Wabigoon Ontario. Wife of Reginald W. Vincent of Winnipeg. Survived by husband, parents, three daughters, three brothers, three sisters, and three brothers-in-law. Funeral held from Thomson's parlors with Elmwood Cemetery burial officiated by Rev. Gerald Birch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabigoon
Ontario
Frances Mary
May
Reginald W. Vincent
Vansettart Apts
Winnipeg
Gilbert A. Cope
Russell
Hargrave St
Vincent Caves
Dorothy Walker
Lac James A. Walker
Carberry
Mildred
Jean
Patrick G
Terence R
Vancouver
Frances P. F
Burlington
Vermont
US A
J. Wilson Stitt
Rossburn
George Barber
D. A. Wilderspin
Fort ‘Simpson
N.W.T
W M S Delegate Gives Presbyterial Report
The WMS of Knox Church met at Mrs. C Maher home on Wednesday afternoon May 26. Mrs McLeod led the worship service. President Mrs Maher reported an encouraging mission work update from her Shoal Lake presbyterial delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Knox Church
C. Maher
McLeod
Maher
Shoal Lake
Mrs Gregory Meriniuk Household Effects Auction Inglis
Auction notice for Mrs Gregory Meriniuk selling household effects at Inglis on Thursday June 24 by Shipley and Son auctioneers. Entitled to profits and terms available from the auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Meriniuk
Inglis
Shipley & Son
Greek Relief Fund Appeals For Aid
Canada authorizes the Greek War Relief Fund to raise half a million dollars in a three week drive from June 6 to 26. Funds will buy food and medical supplies, distributed in Greece by a joint Red Cross commission with Swiss Swedish and Greek Red Cross partners. Subscriptions accepted at E. E. Thompson bank during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Government of
Canada
Greek War Relief Fund
Canadian
Red Cross
International Red Cross
Russell
E. E. Thompson
Inspect Grain Bins for Mites and Insect Pests
Dr B N Smallman of the Board of Grain Commissioners for Canada warns that mites and insects remain active threats in stored grain. As Western seeding nears completion, farmers are urged to inspect farm stored grain bins for infestations to prevent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Smallman
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Canada
Honoring a horticulturist and local promotions noted
Frank L. Skinner of Dropmore received the Member Order of the British Empire for valuable agricultural services. Bill Barry’s son in the RCAF was promoted to Acting Flight Lieutenant. George A. Lauman spoke at Binscarth Decoration Day. Community notices include dances at Vets' hall and local school life memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Skinner
Dropmore
Mr. Skinner
H. R. Barry
Bill
R.c.af
Shieen Wie
George A. Lauman
Binscarth
Serice
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C.nr
Rossturn
CPR
Russell Sports
Russell Board of Trade
Jas. Ross
W. Thom
C. W. Thom
J. G. Kippan
W. W. Wilson
EM. Williams
W. J. Doig
A.B. Callin
D. C. McDonald
Dr. Swallow
8. Lewis
H Clee
J. McIntyre
Rev. H. Feit
Z. Tod
D. Dunn
F. Boulton
A., G. P. Smeltie
Jim Barber
Grandview
McKinnon
Burgess
F. Leifer
Glasman
Smellie
L. Leifer
Wishart
McCauley
Bittner
WAR Charities
Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Legion
Salvation Army
M.C.A
Knights of Columbus
Russell and District
Russell War Charities Board
War Charities Board
Occa Amen
Navy
Gus Boulton
His Majesty's Forces
C. Yankoski
Yankoski
Russ
Anthony
Murray
Julian
Stanley
Royal Canadian Navy
Frank
Rc.asc
Ted
Rc.a
Lawrence
12Th
Manitoba Dragoons
Chas. Hodgkins
J. A. McKinnon
Mabel Coulter
Red Cross Society
R. I G. Ledingham
Britain
Russia
Alocal
Kinsmen Club
Greek Relief Fund
Appeals For Aid
Silverton Hall
Women’s Institute
R. G. Ledingham
D. A. Kinney
Aean
Vets
Young Land
Tae O
PO. E. L. B. Warrington
J.S. Warrington
Strathclair
Fussell
Paulson Bombing and Gunnery School
Tom Floran Bell
Jack Chipping
Russell J
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