Rossburn Notes and Local School Examinations
Mrs J W Evans left on an extended Ontario visit. Mine Heta Peden, back from Winnipeg, joined the Bank of Toronto here. Mrs Charlies MacDonald attended the Winnipeg W J Convention as Rossburn delegate. The Union Sunday School picnic is set for Friday June 25 at the Fairgrounds with baseball and races. Agricultural Society directors approve a 106 foot extension to the horse barn and shingling of last year’s work. High School departmental exams began with forty candidates at this center. Fraternity examinations starting June 21 will have fifteen candidates here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Evans
Ontario
Mine Heta Peden
Winnipeg
Bank of Toronto
Charlies MacDonald
W. J
Rossburnal
Union
Fairgrounds
The
Agricultural Society
Garden party and meetings at Shellmout's area notice
The notice invites a Garden party on July 8 and welcomes Miss N Stevenson back from Winnipeg to Shellmout's. The Girl's Auxiliary meets at Mrs Nevill's home on Saturday 19 at 3 pm with full attendance requested for important business. Mrs Harding visits sister Mrs Bryant. Communion service at United Church next Sunday evening at 7.20 led by Rev D D Millar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Stevenson
Shellmout’s
Winnipeg
Nevill
Harding
John L. Bryant
United Church
D. D. Millar
Angusville Notes Highlight Weekend Travel and Community Events
Mr and Mrs Stobart visited Oakburn for the weekend. Miss Jean Anderson returns after nursing in Lindford. The Seeburn Picnic is set for Friday the 25th at the old spot. Church stewards thank contributors for the anniversary success. A reception honored Mr and Mrs Aleck Staples in Ferguson's Hall. They move to Snowflake. Rain may curb a bad cutworm in the area. Angusville sports planned for July with Sacrament services on Sunday after services. Preps at Boyle Thursday and Friday at 7 30. WMS meets at 4. Dr. Lewis attended a medical convention in Minnedosa. Frank Shepherd back from Winnipeg. Mr Gerrand ill in Russell Hospital. Trading Co warehouse repainted. The comedy Safety First to be shown at Binsearth Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stobart
Oakburn
Jean Anderson
Lindford
Seeburn
Aleck Staples
Ferguson's
Angusville
W.M.S
Turnbull
de Winter
Campbell
Dr. Lewis
Minnedosa
Frank CC. Shepherd
Winninpeg
Gerrand
Hery
Russell Hospital
Angueville Trading Co
Safety First
Binsearth
Fire destroys Wesler barber shop and poolroom
A Sunday morning fire gutted A Wesler's barber shop and poolroom in Ingles, with quick action by nearby workers saving adjacent buildings. Strong winds from the south could have fed the blaze, but the cause remains unknown as the fire began unseen before it was noticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wesler
Hnild'nga
Crosby Misses Enjoy Regina Trip For Field Day
The Misses Mary and Allie Won dresek visited Regina last week with Mr. and Mrs Reg Dodd and family from Souris joining at the home of Mr. and Mrs Firth of Bavelaw. Field Day at Binsearth featured a school outing with trustee provided cars to Yomin and fair roads. Mrs Henry Hurst and daughter from Sheal Lake visited Mrs T Clark. service on Sundays now led by Mr Fargey of Harrowfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Allie Wondresek
Regina
Reg Dodd
Souris
Firth
Bavelaw
Ev'ne
Binsearth
Yomin
Henry Hurst
Sheal Lake
T. Clark
F. Pee
Fargey
Harrowby Field
Measles Close At Bavelaw School Reopened
Sunday school will precede the service at 1136 am at Bavelaw School which has reopened after measles caused a temporary closure. Miss Eileen Stewart of Madeline visited Mrs. PJ Wondrasek. Mr. H Furnace leaves for Winniper to seek carpentering work this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavelaw School
Eileen Stewart
Madeline
PJ Wondrasek
H. Furnace
Winniper
Silerton U F W M Holds Conference Preparations
The Silerton UFW met at Mary Peddie's home despite rain and postponement. Plans for the U F W Conference on June 29 were outlined with speakers including Mrs Gee and Mrs Stow. A lawn social is planned for July and a Home Improvement Contest judge was appointed for July. Next meeting is July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Peddie
U.F_W
F. Downine
Gee
O F ‘ Irdea
Stow
Boissevain
Manitoba
Visa M. B. McMurray
Winnipe
Jack Be
Augusville
Farle Keating
Public Service Praises Local Vision and Hidden Heroes
A Free Press feature on Deloraine highlights a doctor who started a park now a district beauty spot and a municipal effort to tend trees for agricultural grounds. The piece lauds local volunteers whose vision energy and doggedness drive growth despite apathy and misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Deloraine
Emerson
Conernicus
Galileo
Jesus Oi Nezereth
Russell Agricultural Isoc' Urges Subscriptions to Funds
The Russell Agricultural Society asks for member and donor support as it aims to grow from 350 to 460 members. The appeal explains membership benefits and the value of funds for completing canvasses and supporting cooperative enterprises in the community.
Local Agricultural Society Seeks Aid to Clear Debt
The society, which runs annual fairs and maintains a park and athletic grounds, asks for financial support to retire mortgage and bank indebtedness. Despite past troubles, it has cleared local debts, kept prize lists, and preserved exhibits and attractions while facing annual interest and amortization of 1100 dollars.
Veterans Notes and District Builders Exposition Plans
Attendance was strong at the last meeting as members agreed to handle Midway attractions for the July District Builders Exposition. Committees were formed and will meet in the Club Rooms Saturday afternoon. President Comrade Pratt presented Comrade C Maher with the Association Medal for faithful service as Secretary. A soldier settlers meeting is set for Friday at 8 pm to discuss appointing an arbitrator for land revaluations. Next monthly meeting is July 10 with an ex-service man smoker invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
C. Maher
Association
Angusville Players Entertain With Safety First Play
The Angusville players presented the play Safety First in McRostie's hall on Monday drawing fair attendance. Directed by Mrs Lewis and two others, the cast received favorable comments and Mrs Padget led piano numbers. The company plans a Friday show in Binscarth with a presumably crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
McRostie
Lewis
H'120
J. Thompson
Padget
Binscarth
Jack Montgomery
Jerry Arnold
Thomas Bell
Mr. McNutt
Mr. Stobart
Elmer Flannel
Evans Ross
Abou Ben Mocha
Turkey
F. Diamond
Mabel Montgomery
Jack
Margaret Bell
Virginian Bridger
Erelyn Chittick
Barrington- Bridger
B. Shewfelt
Zuleika
Miss P. Norman
Mary Ann O’finnerty
E. McDonald
Community event program at Silvert on June 2914
At Silvert on June 2914 a community singing session opens at 1 50 with a conference secretary appointment and an address by Mr Kingdon. The program includes talks on youth immigration and Manitoba laws affecting women and children, plus reports from locals and a supper hosted by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F.M
Kingdon
Music
Gee
A.F.W.M
M. B. McMurray
Manitoba
Ladies Auxiliary Announces Home Fire Relief Shower
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Army and Navy Veterans organize a relief shower for Comrade Vinnell after a recent home fire. They request beds bedding kitchen utensils dishes cutlery furniture and other useful articles to be left with names attached at A B Callins office on Saturday June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinnell
Army & Navy Veteans
A.B. Callins
Lord's Supper Next Sunday at 11 A.M. Services
The Lord's Supper will be dispensed next Sunday morning at 11 a.m. All Christian people shall be cordially welcomed. The preparatory service will be held in the basement next Friday evening at 8 p.m. Rev. Mr. Gardiner of Shellmouth will preach. The pastor will be in Shellmouth for anniversary services. The Girls' Club picnic at Exhibition grounds Thursday at about 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gardiner
Shellmouth
D. D. Millar
Russell Horticultural Society to Meet in School Library
The Directors of the Russell Horticultural Society will meet on Thursday afternoon June 17 at 3 30 o clock in the School Library. Any members of the Society shall be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Russell Horticultural Society
Russell School Pupils in Grades V and VI
Pupils heading Grades V and VI in the past two weeks were Grade V Gwen Wilson and Elmer Wilson along with Grade VI Fred McLaren. The report notes the two weeks focus on these grade levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Wilson
Elmer Wilson
Fred McLaren
Local Baseball Team Places Second in Miniota Finals
The team finished runner up at Miniota last Thursday after a finals defeat by Hamiota. Eddie Leifer pitched two strong games beating McAuley 3-1 and Virden 9-4 while Garrel Slack struggled in the third game. Dunn of Selsgirth will catch this season. The intermediate squad beat Ancnsville on Friday night with Slack again starring and Wellman umpired, drawing engagements in Brandon and Virden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota
Hamiota
Eddie Leifer
McAuley
Virden
Garrel Slack
Dunn
Selsgirth
Ancnsville
Slack
Tom Bell
Ross
Lund
Ed Wellman
Brandon
Christ Church Notes Evensong, Confirmation Class and Meetings
Trinity 117 notes Evensong and sermon at 7 pm followed by Confirmation class Vestry to meet in the Rectory after service Sunday school at 11 pm Choir practice next Thursday Rev Nelson Smith announced he accepted the Rectorship of Minnedosa and expects to take charge by September 1 New annointment to the parish of Russell with Shellmouth planned in near future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Nelson Smith
Minnedosa
Russell
Shellmouth
Trinity Ill Evensong at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Harrowby
The notice invites all to an Evensong and address at 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Harrowby. Everyone is welcome to attend this church service and gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Harrowby
Trinity Ill
Evensong
Addess
All Welcome
St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth plans altar purchase and church improvements
Trinity Church in Shellmouth holds services if roads allow motoring at 11 a.m. A congregational meeting follows. Vestrymen urged to attend. Rev B L Whitaker sends 42 dollars from Sowerby Bridge toward a needed altar. The W A plan to improve the east end of the church and consider enlargement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Lisely
Martins
Secmon
B. L. Whitaker
St. George's Vicarage
Sowerby Bridge
Yorkshire
Freland
Brandon
W.A
Eadcliffe Rifle Association Plans July 3 Shoot
The next A Eadcliffe Rifle Association shoot is set for July 3 with a cup donated by F T Newton awarded for the top score across three ranges 200 500 and 600 yards. The cup will be held for one year by the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadcliffe Rifle Association
F. T. Newton
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Ebbern
At Silverton on June 13 a daughter was born to Mr H Ebbern and Mrs Ebbern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebbern
Silverton
H. Ebbern
Russell and District News Highlights Local Events
Russell community pages report fairs from Rossburn and Stratford with July and June dates, a Russell directors meeting, population note, sports results, social events, obituaries, retirement of local leaders, and a board of trade meeting planning parade and tourist visits. Notable items include Dropmore’s win over Eadcliffe 2 0, Park family relocation to Cranbrook, and the Russell Golf Club entering a Free Press tournament with twelve players. The piece covers civic notes, church events, and ongoing community activities in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Golf Club
Golf Club
A. M Pratt
A Glen
Dr Shaw
M Crosbie
W Thom
Lucas
Thom J Brown
G Ledingham
G Kirshaw
R Thomson
N Beamish
Park
Cranbrook
B.C
Trail Rangers
Board of Trade
C. W. Thom
Fair Board
Winnipeg
North Dakota
Manitoba
Roblin
J. W. Currie
J. McIntyre
L. C. Boulton
Rochedale Picnic and Barn Dance Planned
The annual Rochedale picnic is set for Friday June 18. A barn dance will follow in Mr. F L Skinner's barn in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L Skinner
Card of Thanks to Russell and Community
I thank the people of Russell and the surrounding district for ten years of loyal support while I conducted business and served the public with fairness. As I leave, I recall fondly the friendships and good times. I ask you to extend to my successor Mr Reid the same cooperation that made my business relations pleasant and prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Reid
Russell District
Thanking Friends For Help In Fire Rescue
A grateful note thanks the many friends who helped turn away a blaze and saved property from fire. Neighbors and volunteers recalled their prompt actions and support during the incident.
Manitoba fairs schedule list from various towns
A compiled list of Manitoba fairs with town names and fair dates including Bins Carth, Birtle, Boissevain, Crystal City, Deloraine, Elkhorn, Emerson, Gilbert Plains, Grenboro, Gladstone, Hamiota, Holland, Killarney, Kildonan and St Paul, R. R. No 4 Winnipes, MacGregor, McAuley, McCreary, Melita, Miniota, Minnedosa, Morden, Morris, Neepawa, Oark River, Pilot Mound, Rapid City, Reston, Rivers, Roblin, Rossburn, Russell, Selkirk, Shellmouth, Shoal Lake, Lourie, Oak Bank, Stonewall, St Rose, Swan River, Strathclair, and March/July/August dates listed as observed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Bank
P.O. Stonewall
D. W. McIntyre
St. Rose
Jos Molwat
Swan River
R. G. Taylor
Strathlair
F. Williamson
WM. Prnce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rossburn
Inglis
Crosby
Service
Russell Agricultural Isoc
Angusville Players
U.F.W.M
Marquette District
Blow
Womens iInstitutes
Women’s Institute
Uf.w
Ladies Auxiliary OF
A. & N. Veterans
United Church Notes
Russell Horticultural
Russell School
Christ Church
ST. Cuthbert's, Shelmouth
Stratford
Russell Fair
Inglis Sports
Amy Callin
Russell Agricultural Society Directors
Dropmore
Eadcliffe
Pickering
Toronto
Russell Orchestra
Bertha Morris
Miss Dolgreen
Wolverine School
FE. A. Schwalm
H. Pettitt
Grand Lodge
Sons of England
Silverton U.F.W. M
Earle Keatings
E. Millar
Craigie
F Code
Vancouver
J. A Callin
H. Gillespie
Andrew Ch'sholm
Bield
Elmwood
Masonic Order
N. Seebach
Reg Glover
Ina
Harold Cecil Madill
Union Church
N. R. Park
Tom Simmons
Cecil Ward
Provincie
Condie
Portage
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
A. Greig
Neepawa
James Atkens
Rochedale
Fred Vinnell
W. L. Johnson Birtle
J. C. Cartwright Boissevain
Ed. Brown
Crystal City
John H. Bea
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