News Snips From Binscarth Russell Area 1905 and 1925
A roundup of local notes from 1905 details weddings, business moves, fires, sports and church events in Binscarth and Russell. Highlights include the Miss Jean Madill and Mr Thomas Allen marriage, Ledy stables burn, W. W. Wilson’s law exam success, a Binscarth vs Russell baseball game, a new restaurant opening, lantern slide program, weather reports, and a Rural Credits Association deputation. A 1925 entry notes 180000 to 200000 perch fry released at Silver Beach and aims for 500 agricultural society members plus church leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
John. Madill
Thos. Allen
Russell
Halling Bros
Rossburn
W. W. Wi
Binscarth
Ireland
Crerar
Plumb
McPherson
Patterson
Argo
Phizacklea
Hope
McCathy
Roger
Wilson
Glasman
Stevens
Swallow
Maynes
Leifer
McIntyre
Thom
Smale
Lanigan
Owen Burdette
Ledingham
D. A. McFadyen
Teulon
Wright
Miss Bryant
Griffiths
Bunscarth
Fletcher
Turquis
Ross
Hallam
McTier
Horning
Gooda
Russell Rural Council
Millwood Bridge
Silver Beach
Russell Agricultural Socety
Bed Me Miles
Kikdenen
Union Church
Community Gives Thirty Woolen Blankets to Red Cross
In response to an appeal the people of this district donated thirty woolen blankets forwarded to Red Cross headquarters in Winnipeg. Donations listed include Mrs. Kippan, Mrs. R. C. Smellie, Mrs. C. J. Maher, Mrs. Christopher, Mrs. Lewis Dropmore, Mrs. E. C. Sanderson, Mrs. Boulton, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Jack Dunn Minniska, Mrs. G. Bicknell, Mrs. G. Smellie, Mrs. Cameron, Miss Landon, Mrs. L. Boulton, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. R. Robb, Mrs. Shipley, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Whitmer, Miss E. Rea, and Mrs. Greaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Kippan
R. C. Smellie
C. J. Maher
Christopher
Lewis, Dropmore
E. C. Sanderson
Boulton
Dixon
Jack Dunn
Minniska
G. Bicknell
G. Smellie
C. Cameron
Miss Landon
L. €. Boulton
C. McDonald
R. Robb
Shipley
H. Gillespie
Shaw
Whitmer
E. Rea
Greaves
Former Russell Businessmen Die Within Days
Word was received in Russell of the deaths of two former local businessmen. Christopher Dunlop Sparrow, 58, died Sunday in Cloverdale B C and his remains were sent for Russell interment with funeral June 16. Thomas Nelson Huddlestone, age 80, died Sunday at Melville Sask and funeral services were held in Regina. Huddlestone had lived in Russell before moving to Yorkton and later to Regina. he left six daughters and a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Porter
Melville
A. W. Jollye
Binscorth
H. Armstrong
F. Richardson
R. Cammidge
E. Armstrong
Harry Adams
Herb Adams
W. Davidson
Russell
C. D. Sparrow
Cloverdale
B.C
T. N. Huddlestone
Melville, Sask
Christopher Dunlop Sparrow
B. C
Sparrow
British Columbia
Russell Cemetery
Knox — United Church
D. A. McDonald
George
Wilbur
Ottawa
Lemuel
Matsqui, B.C
J. N. Huddlestone
Thomas Nelson Huddlestone
P. D. Bellamy
Taylor County
Iowa
Regina
Huddlestone
Portage la Prairie
Louisa Johnston
Roblin
Rainfall totals in Russell and surrounding districts
The Russell district recorded 1.68 inches of rain in the past week with the heaviest fall on June 8 and lighter showers on June 9 to 11. Nearby Angusville and Southern Saskatchewan areas reported heavier rainfall, with Shaunavon totaling 8.12 inches since April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Angusville
Saskt
Shaunavon
Russell Boys and Girls Calf Club Second Meeting
The second meeting of the Russell Boys and Girls Calf Club was held on Saturday evening June 1 in the Agricultural office with Vice-President Mervyn Dunn presiding. Eleven members attended and handed in their membership cards. Plans were set for a Field Day at J J Dunn on June 14 and the Pat Stock Show and Sale at Fox Warren on June 8. The next meeting, scheduled for Saturday July 27, will feature two papers of interest to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Dunn
J. J
Ban list includes Kendall Burnett Parmentier Cooper Nerbus Glover Moran Barnes
Dr Graham of Winnipeg served as judge in the proceedings listing bans for eight individuals: A Kendall W Burnett P Parmentier A Cooper Rudolph Nerbus John Glover J Moran and Lee Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban’s
A. Kendall
W. Burnett
P. Parmentier
A. Cooper
Rudolph Nerbus
John Glover
J. Moran
Lee Barnes
Dr. Graham
Winnipeg
Extension program of Provincial Hydro is off in 1940
The Manitoba Power Commission has cancelled extension work for 1940. The Russell town council prepared for a bylaw vote, but wartime needs redirect funds to the war effort. A letter from G A Wrighton explains no new towns will be extended this year. Russell’s plant may suffice for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Hydro
Manitoba Power Commission
Canada
C. J. Maher
G. A. Wrighton
Commission
Manitoba Power Commis
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Neighborhood Happenings and Community Notices
A local notice sheet records Red Cross meetings, hospital news, and social events. Highlights include Gladys Cammidge’s appendix operation recovery, marriage congratulations for L Bezo and Ella Kopetsky, and a June 6 W I meeting with plans for entertaining nearby towns. Wool drives for the Red Cross are urged, and other items mention residents visiting relatives, new Hudson cars, and a village dance deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Gladys Cammidge
H. Armstrong
Joan
E. Armstrong
McCreary
H. Lorimer
Hudson
R. Crawford
Winnipeg
C. Crawford
Harry Armstrong
R. Breckenridge
Yorkton
Charlie
Ab. Neals
L. Bezo
Ella Kopetsky
Holy Trinity Church
Bezo
Groom
Lickerby
Mary Murdoch
Clear Lake
Brownie
W. I
Russell
Silverton
Minniska
Anne Adams
Roy Dwyer
Guy Coulter
Ernie Bryant
Hall ‘Committee
Iddins
Extension Service
Endcliffe Family Returns From Bin Scarth Visit
Endcliffe Mrs Delmar Joyce and daughters Lorna and Sharon arrived home Sunday after a visit at BinScarth Andrew Stewart departed on Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Joyce
Daughers
Lorna
Sharon
Binscarth
Andrew Stewart
Shellmouth Ladies' Aid Meets at Mrs Hilert's Home
Community notices report the Ladies' Aid gathering at 3 pm hosted by Mrs. Hilert with Mrs. W Davidson as hostess. Also listed are visitors from Transcona and Trail, local sports result, elocution contest for grades 2 to 8, and prize awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilert
W. Davidson
John Neals
Transcona
D. McDougall
Jeff Flatt
Dave Watt
Allan Johnson
Women's Institute
Joyce Kendall
Rose Marie Hooper
Kenneth Johnson
Dorothy McInnes
Ray Davidson
Ella, Schmidt
Patricia Williams
McDougald
L. Langford
L. C. Boulton
Russell
Childen
Rossburn Dance Draws Large Crowd At Hall
A large crowd attended the Rossburn hall dance on Monday night June 3 with music by Johnny Bering. The following day Rossburn completed a bowling match against Shoal Lake on Tuesday June 4 at Shoal Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Hall
Johnny Bering
Amateur cast shines in Are You A Mason performance
The local production Are You A Mason at the A. N. Veterans Hall drew enthusiastic crowds Wednesday and Thursday, voted the best in years. Lore Tyndale directed with a cast including Gertrude Staples Mary Thom Margaret Walker Martha Jackson Belle Wilson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & N. Veterans’ Hall
Vets’ and Elks
Lore Tyndale
Gertrude Staples
Mary Thom
Margaret Walker
Martha Jackson
Belle Wilson
Vin Newsham
Forrest Mann
Joe Walker
R. C. Smellie
Lorne Tyndale
Russell School Dominates District Track Meet at Binscarth
Russell School swept the district track meet at Binscarth last Friday winning eight of fourteen events, with seven firsts in eight events for the boys and a strong showing from the girls. Notable performances include Bill Forsyth taking multiple top finishes and Wilma Argo earning top honors for Binscarth alongside Russell relay triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binscarth
Foxwarren
Bill Forsyth
Wilma Argo
Binsearth
Charlie Bily
Bob Smellie
Kieth Setter
Charlie Keating
Hubert Peterson
Rossburn Maintains Local Ties and Events
Rossburn reports continued local ties with residents Isabel Douglas Rose Yaskow Lloyd Playfair and Mr Hough. Visitors include Denny Kells of Dauphin and Melvin Strong of Edmonton with Kil larney and Roblin moves. Red Cross bazaar and dance June 7 drew strong turnout with Rainbow Rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Isabel Douglas
Rose Yaskow
Lloyd Playfair
Mr. Hough
Denny Kells
Dauphin
A. C. Johnson
Melvin Strong
R.C.A
Edmonton
Coleman
John
Killarney
Man
Jack Mitchell
Isabel Mitchell
Red Lake
Ontario
Harry Partridge
Watson
Sask
Milty McKague
Roblin
Natalie Varmey
Stella Parsons
Kenora
John Parsons
Red Cross
Rossburn Rainbow Rhythm
Ridney Katz
Winnipeg
Bernie Zaidman
Griswold
M. Paisner
Norman Strong
Brumlie
W. Strong
Ladies Aid of
Hamiora
Canvass For War Charities Begins In Russell
The Russell War Charities Board starts a two week canvass with authorized collectors visiting citizens to solicit contributions. Collectors Mrs. W. Thom Mrs. L. Langford Mrs. A. Mather Mrs. Geo. Sparrow Mrs. R. Walker Mrs. W. Hancock Rev. E B Dixon and R. C. Smellie will work in town to provide details about fund disposal and the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell War Charities Board
Russell
W. Thom
L. Langford
A. Mather
Geo. Sparrow
R. Walker
W. Hancock
E. 8. Dixon
R. C. Smellie
Dr Whelpley Accepts Call to the Colors
Dr E H Whelpley of Angusville has enlisted as a medical officer in the Royal Canadian Garrison Heavy Artillery and will leave in two weeks to join his old regiment. He will be missed in the district for his care of the sick and his church and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Whelpley
Angusville
Royal Canadian Garrison (Heavy
Whelpley
Traffic Signs Installed At Town Points
Signs were installed last Saturday to manage traffic in town. A stop sign is at the Queen's Hotel corner on Pelly Ave and southbound traffic must stop before entering Assiniboine Street. Hospital and school zone signs urge careful quiet driving. Two more signs at both highway entrances show a 25 mile per hour limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Hotel
Pelly Ave
Assiniboine Street
Silverton Junior Seed Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Silverton Junior Seed Club met in the Community Hall on Wednesday May 22 electing a chairman. Minutes were read and adopted and plans discussed to boost finances by selling lunch and running a refreshment stand at a forthcoming event. A three member lunch committee was formed. The dance was a success leaving three dollars after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton Junior Seed Club
Ernie Hainstock
Fred Hughes
Charlie Keating
Minniska School Picnic Adds to Field Day At Dunn's
Minniska school plans a Friday Field Day event at J. J. Dunn's this Friday June 14 with a joint picnic and outdoor activities for students and families.
Higher Cash Prize Draw At Vet's Hall Russell
A lottery style event offers a prize of $45.00 in cash. The event happens at Vet's hall in Russell this Saturday June 15. Attendance is encouraged for a chance at the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vet's Hall
Russell
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Banner
Russell Boys
P.P.C.L.I
Bur Neville
Mary Ross
Binscath
D. Joyce
Endcliffe
Shellmouth
War Charities
DR. Whelpley
J. J. Dunn
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