Floods and rescues reported in old Russell notices
An old June 19 1902 issue recounts Assiniboine River flooding near Shellmouth with two near drowning incidents. A wagon overturned, four men from Tummell rescued by Tim Goodbun. A Galician swept off a river crossing held on by a cow’s tail, saved after twenty yards under water.
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Assiniboines
Shellmouth
Tummell
Tim Goodbun
Jennie G. Moffatt
Hamiota
J. L. Clark
Russell
W. Mustard
Leeburn
Manitoba Elks Convention Opens With Banquet Planned
The Manitoba Elks Association holds its annual convention starting at 11 AM with sessions all day. A public banquet and program will close the day at 8 PM in the A. N. W. hall. Ladies of the local Eye for President W. K. Houston of Minnedosa oversee convention proceedings and local arrangements, with help from W. E. Fenton, E. Yoxall, F. Jones, and Bert Robb.
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Manitoba Elks’ Association
Eye
W. K. Houston
Minnedosa
W. E. Fenton
E. Yoxall
IF. Jones
Bert Robb
Junior Pianists Delight Audience at Rhoda Hinde Recital
At Knok United Church Friday, Rhoda J Hinde led a piano recital by pupils from Bineson Sheldon Kelly Dorothy Walls Leila Murray Shirley Kelly Norma Ross. Local musicians Muriel Lamb Denis McNeill David Dunn Billy Dunn Betty Marie Brownlee Jack Mather Elspeth Thompson Elinor Dunn Marion Keating Betty Page Margaret Robertson Alyce Dunn Jack Wilson Pat Smellie Betty Hancock joined. Hinde played three selections while Lois Kelly and Jack Wilson presented a bouquet and a cup and saucer, signaling bright promise for the young artists.
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Knok United Church
Rhoda J. Hinde
Bineson
Sheldon Kelly
Dorothy Walls
Leila Murray
Shirley Kelly
Norma Ross
Muriel Lamb
Denis McNeill
David Dunn
Billy Dunn
Betty Marie Brownlee
Jack Mather
Elspeth Thompson
Elinor Dunn
Marion Keating
Betty Page
Margaret Robertson
Alyce Dunn
Jack Wilson
Pat Smellie
Betty Hancock
Miss Hinde
Lois Kelly
Russell Fair to Host University Exhibit and War Films
Russell Agricultural Society directors announce a July 24 fair attraction in cooperation with the University of Manitoba Extension Service and the National Film Board. A 130 by 80 foot tent will house the Adult Education exhibit featuring educational films about the war, free to the public with multiple showings.
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The
Russell Agricultural Society
University of Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
National Film Board
Perth gardener James Gellatly dies after blood poisoning
Scotty Gellally's brother James Chalmers Gellatly died at Perth Royal Infirmary after a prick above the eye led to fatal blood poisoning. He was 54 and formerly head gardener at Pitcastle Strathtay. Survived by three sons, two of whom serve in Canada with the RAP.
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Scotty” Gellally
James Chalmers Gellatly
Perth Royal Infirmary
Scotland
Mr. Gellatly
Pitcastle
Strathtay
Canada
Christ Church Roll Dedication Services Prompt Attendance
The Rev J H Markle will dedicate the Christ Church roll. All members are urged to attend the ceremony.
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J H. Markle
Large Crowd At Field Day Despite Poor Weather
A wet Tuesday field day at J. J. Dunn's drew a broad crowd. D. A. Brown of Manitoba spoke on hog feeding trials at Brandon over three years. Mr. Barrett of Ontario inspected Dunn's illustration station and outlined Canada’s illustration station setup and projects. A. C. McCulloch discussed semi scale poultry killing methods. Chas. Goode aided D. A. Kinney in a livestock and grain judging contest with about 30 club members. Winning teams advance to Brandon Farm Boys camp. Lunch by the Minnesota WMS ended a productive day.
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J. J. Dunn
D. A. Brown
Manitoba
Brandon
Dunn
Barrett
Ontario
Mr. Barrett
Canada
Dominionees
Chas. Goode
Shoal Lake
D. A. Kinney
Brandon Farm
WEDDING BELLS AT MARYFIELD AND REGINA
A June 3 wedding at St Francis church Maryfield joins Mary Ellen Ditts and Clifford George Bochek with plans to reside in Maryfield. Geraldine Bochek attended as bridesmaid. Best man was Philip De Schryver. A second wedding at St Andrew's manse Regina unites Stella Sabiston and L Cpl William Davies with attendants Irma Doehl and Kenneth Gott.
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Geraldine Bochek
Philip de Schryver
Maryfield
Quiet Leask Wedding Unites Gladys Prosser and William Third
Mrs Gladys M Prosser married William Third at Leask Saskatchewan in a turquoise crepe gown and a lilies of the valley and fern wreath. The couple spent a brief honeymoon in Prince Albert before returning to Mr Thirds home in Leask where he is a prominent farmer and stock dealer.
iRetailers To Promote War Savings Stamps Sale
Ottawa announces over 90 000 retail dealers will pledge to press War Savings Stamps sales for the war. George W Spinney notes banners will honor appointees as National War Finance Committee representatives. He says curb distances hindered purchases and retailers will aid thrift and victory investments.
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Canada
National War Finance Committee
Ottawa
George W. Spinney
Spinney
Dominion
Scrap metal drive seeks urgent metal drop offs
Community collection aims to gather scrap metal quickly to support recycling efforts. Residents are urged to bring in any usable metal items to designated drop sites tonight and tomorrow. Organizers emphasize safety and proper separation of ferrous and nonferrous materials.
Silverton WMS Notes From June Meeting at Church
The June meeting of Silverton WMS held June 3 in the church included devotion led by Mrs J C Rutherford with a reading from John chapter 15 and prayer. Reports from Mrs Robertson thanked for gifts during illness and noted her improved health. A Gimli camp donation letter urged sending money rather than eggs. Mrs Roy was chosen assistant Mission Band leader. Mrs W A Coulter summarized Chapter IV of the Study Book highlighting missionary courage. W C Anderson and Mrs Roy Kennedy sang Whispering Hope. Mrs Watt Broadfoot delivered a report from the Birtle Presbyterial noting the Mission Band earned a certificate for last year. The meeting closed with a hymn and Mizpah benediction.
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Silverton
W. A. Coulter
W. C. Anderson
Roy “Kennedy
Whispering Hope
Watt Broadfoot
Birtle
M A President Urges Efficient Use of Manpower
Harold Crabtree president of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association urged fuller use of manpower and womanpower for Canada's war economy at the Toronto meeting. He said young men should be available for armed forces and key industries while more women and older workers fill production and distribution roles. He warned changes will be far reaching within two years and urged adjustment of minds and habits to meet wartime needs. Canada aims to fulfill town needs and expand war product output.
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Canada
Harold Crabtree
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Tist
Association
Toronto
Crabtree
Frank Misztur Dies At Deere Lodge
Frank Misztur died at Deere Lodge hospital Winnipeg on Tuesday after illness since Easter. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock from St. Joseph's church, burial at Russell. A Russell immigrant from Poland in 1928 he worked as a shoe-maker until December when he joined the Active Army with the Winnipeg Rifles. He was 42, a veteran of the last war who served with the Austrian army against the Italians. Survived by wife and three daughters Mary Olga and Adeline, all of Russell.
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Deere Lodge
Winnipeg
Frank Misztur
St. Joseph's Church
Russell
Poland
Winnipeg Rifles
Mary
Olga
Adeline
Inglis Sports Event Set For June 24
Inglis will hold sports next Wednesday June 24 with lunches at the grounds and a dance sponsored by the Board of Trade in the evening. Red Cross quilting bee success shipped 11 quilts and various items to Winnipeg. another quilting bee planned for June 30. Martin Ruccius ordained to lead services at Freefield church next Sunday.
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P. Pooley
Rochedale
Peter Craig
A. Gibson
Brandon Barracks
Geraldine Mary
Sacred Heart Hospital
Inglis
Board of Trade
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Tuesda
Lune
Martin Ruccius
Freefield Church
Tibbatts Engage Olive Tibbatts to Seymour Eldon
Mrs and Mrs Henry Tibbatts of Binscarth announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Olive Ethel to Seymour Eldon eldest son of Mr R A Stevens and the late Mrs Stevens. The wedding is planned for early July.
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Henry Tibbatts
Binscarth
Olive Ethel
Seymour Eldon
R. A. Stevens
Stevens
Men 35 Called Up In Mobilization Proclamation
Due to near completion of training in some districts the age limit is raised. A proclamation will shortly call up single men to age 35 under the Mobilization Act.
Canadians urged total war effort and sacrifice
Mr Crabtree warned of shortages in materials and workers and urged optimal management of manpower capacity and supplies. He said the world war will extend globally and that victory must be overwhelming and final. Everyone should ask what more they can do and commit to fight, work, pay, and sacrifice.
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Mr. Crabtree
Scrap Metal Shortfall and Honor Roll from Local Farm
The past week yielded only 1500 Ibs of scrap metal from Matt Thickett's, far below the weekly quota. The local Honor Roll lists collectors including Wm. Tennant 3500 Ibs, James Rea 3050 Ibs, W. H. Dunn 12850 Ibs, and others, highlighting ongoing effort and shortfall.
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Matt Thickett
Wm. Tennant
James Rea
W. H. Dunn
W. Sudbury
E. Glasman
R. A. Stevens
Chas. Tennant
L. Cusitar
M. Deliba
Matt Thicket
Father to Church Sunday at Knox United Church
The Knox United Church invites attendance this Father’s Day with a message "Preparing the Way" by minister James E. McNeill B D. The notice notes the church has honored Mothers on Mother's Day for years and calls for a special Father’s Day observance with a focus on fathers.
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Pam
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Angusville
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W. W. W. Wilson
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