Local social notes and cemetery improvement update
Miss Vera Metschike begins a month long holiday starting Saturday with her sister staying at Mrs Wardle’s home during her absence. Mrs A Francis returns from Russell hospital after an operation two weeks ago. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W Wardle celebrate a new granddaughter born to Mr and Mrs L Jollette at Grace Hospital Winnipeg on May 15 1940. Local residents held a cemetery bee last Wednesday completing a long cement walk and improving the grounds appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Metschike
Wardle
A. Francis
Russell Hospital
W. Wardle
Red Cross
Vista Ladies’ Aid
Hogg
Winnipeg
Christina Miller
T. O. Miller
Earle Lillie
M. Hammond
Silverton
Les. Hamilton
Sid Hamilton
C. W. Coleman
John
Local social notes and weather glimpses from the region
Twin Brae J. R. Robertson and family with Miss A. Lawson spent Sunday with friends at Roblin. The community extends deepest sympathy to Mrs Bill Ziprick and Mr and Mrs J Ziprick and family. Mr Robertson’s sister and family from Central Butte Sask visited last week. Hail as big as baseballs reported from Shevlin and Bield districts. Miss Tenee Winchar of Binsearth visiting mother for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ziprick
J. Ziprick
Robertson
Peter Baldwin
Central Butte
Sask
Shevlin
Bield
Tenee Winchar
Binsearth
WMS and Ladies Aid Hold Regular Meeting in Vista
The WMS and Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. W H Young's home with Mrs. McIntyre presiding. Members sang hymns prayed for nation homes and church, heard a scripture reading and a short wartime themed play, and discussed Hamiota meetings. Plans included an annual picnic and horse shoe tournament on June 20 and sending $5 to Eaton's to forward wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ms
Ladies’ Aid
W. H. Young
McIntyre
WMS
Miller
M. D. Hamilton
Stitt
H. Hamilton
Hamiota
T. O. Miller
Eaton's
Russell Town Council Holds Regular Meeting
The June regular meeting chaired by Mayor Hembleroff included full council. Payments for electric light and town services were approved, housing and garden lots rented, and Dy-law 331 passed transferring a garage extension. A donation request to the Red Cross via Vista Ladies Aid was approved. Various social notes and arrivals were listed, including births and staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hembleroff
H.R. Dicketts
Adolphe
Isell
Frank Clement
Good Roads Department
Russell
The World of Wheat Practices for Pure Seed Plots
Farmers seek best use of new wheat plots to avoid mixing varieties. Keep plots surrounded by clear space, pull unwanted plants by roots, burn debris, and take care during harvest and threshing to prevent admixtures. Notes on factors raising prices include Britain’s pound rate and Europe crop issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
USA
Europe
Australia
Holiday Visitors Arrive in Silverton Area
The text notes guests arriving Saturday for a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hamilton. It also mentions R. Rutherford visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rutherford in Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Hamilton
R. Rutherford
Mrs. J. Rutherford
Silverton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Governmen Control Commission
Er Emai
J. R. Robertson
A. Lawson
Roblin
Herr Hitier
Ey Etal Tite
Easton
Canada
Hitler
Dominion
Dominion Textile
Dominion Textile Company Limited
Donald Street
Russell Town Council
Vermette
Chevrolet
F. Clement
SSELL
DIST
E. Shepherd
Angusville and District
Forrest'’S Body Shop
Truman Forrest
Binscarth
W. Hancock
Queen's Hotel
Man
Brandon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ationa
Alll
Enos National
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