Russell Football Champs Meet Minnedosa In Final
A June 1905 update notes Russell won the B series championship and will face Minnedosa, A series winner, in the finals. Russell players listed include Jackson Bryant Kippen Hill Webster McNichol D Kippen McKenzie Edmison Boulton Fraser. L C Boulton lately passed matriculation exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Minnedosa
Winers
Jackson
Bryant
Kippen
Hill
Webster
McNichol
D. Kippen
McKenzie
Edmison
Boulton
Fraser
L. C. Boulton
Son of Shellmouth Resident Killed in English Exercise
Lieutenant Jack A. Grogan of the Royal Canadian Navy died in England while on exercises with the Fleet Air Arm. Born March 25 1919 in Victoria British Columbia he was educated there and earned his engineering background. He served in the Pacific early 1942 before being loaned to the Royal Navy and later with the United States Navy in 1944. He is survived by his father J A Grogan a sister Kathleen Angus and two uncles F M Bryant and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Grogan
Victoria
B.C
Naval Department
Ottawa
Jack A. Grogan
Rcn.vr
Engllnd
1 Fleet Air Arm
Y. Jack
Fiza Bryant
Frank Bryant
Shellmouth
L. A. Grogan
Kathleen Angus
F. M. Bry
Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Roads
Pacific
Royal Navy
England
United States Navy
Soldier vote boosts Glen's Marquette majority
Fourteen hundred twenty seven servicemen and women from Marquette cast ballots in the federal election, adding 413 to reach 6367 with a 1269 lead over Ewbank. Civilians gave Glen a 1187 edge over Webb, while Premier King lost Prince Albert to the CCF candidate though his party holds 119 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Ewbank
Glen
Mr. Webb
King
Prince Albert
C.C.F
Herbert F Payne Buried Yesterday
Herbert Frank Payne died at his home Friday night June 15 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at the church Wednesday afternoon with J M J McNeill officiating. Burial took place at Russell cemetery. Pallbearers were David Farquhar, Ernest Yoxall, Robert Man, Charles Hodgkins, Phil Kingdon and Lorne Callin. Born July 16 1882 in Purnett England he came to Canada in 1908 living first at Binscorth and moving to Russell in 1910 where he worked as a carpenter and contractor. He married Bertie Callin in 1918 and was a member of Knox United church and Russell Lodge No 41 LOOF. Surviving are his widow, one son Eric with the Canadian Army overseas, three sisters and two brothers in England, one sister in South Africa, and one brother Charles of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Frank Payne
Funerlaser Eee
Jm J. E. McNeill
Russell Cemetery
David Farquharson
Ernest Yoxall
Robert Man
Charles Hodgkins
Phil Kingdon
Lorne Callin
Mr. Payne
Purnett
England
Canada
Binscorth
Russell
Bertie Callin
Knox United Church
Russell Lodge No
Loof
Eric
Veverseas
South Africa
Charles
Toronto
Funeral Service Held For Mrs. S Seebach
Funeral services were held at Christ Church for Mrs Saloma Seebach who died June 13 at her daughter’s home in Russell. She was 88 years 7 months 20 days old. Rev H Markle officiated with pallbearers Charles Adolphe Everett Boulton Frank Matheson James Newell Andrew Mather Gordon Kippan. Burial was at Russell Cemetery. She was born in Stratford Ontario and moved to Manitoba in 1882 before settling in Russell in 1890. She is survived by five daughters and one son, including Mrs George Fugler Vancouver and Mrs Clara Warlow Vancouver. Her only son, J A McKinre, was killed in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Saloma Seebach
George Forsythe
H. Markle
Charles Adolphe
Everett Boulton
Frank Matheson
James Newell
Andrew Mather
Gordon Kippan
Russell Cemetery
Seebach
Stratford
Ontario
Seeburn
Manitoba
Russell
George Fugler
Vancouver
B.C
Clara Warlow
Harry Steven Cason
Winnipeg
Man
War Memorial Service Sunday in Russell
Russell branch of the Canadian Legion plans its first memorial service on Sunday June 24. Laurie Smith M C will speak at Knox United church after a parade to the Rebellion and Great War monuments. Veterans and cadets assemble at 2 30 at the A and N W hall for the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Canadian Legion
Laurie ¥. Smith
M.C
Manitoba
Knox United Church
H. Markle
S.R. Vincent
J. E. McNeill
Smith
Welcome Home Gathering in Russell Opens Monthly Event
The Ladies Auxiliary to the A and N W hosted a Welcome Home gathering for World War II service personnel in Russell. Over seventy attendees enjoyed bingo, games, a sing song, and a Grand March led by R. C. McLennan, followed by a lunch. Mrs. W. Needham gave the welcome and Hon. Major E. S. Dixon spoke. The event begins a monthly series on the third Monday except July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell Agricultural Society
R. C. McLennan
W. Needham
E. S. Dixon
Engagement Announcement for Annette Pearl Mann
Colin Sands of Humboldt Sask announces the engagement of her daughter Annette Pearl to Forrest George Mann son of Mr and Mrs Ira Mann of August ville. The wedding will be at Westminster United Church Humboldt on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Sands
Humboldt, Sask
Annette Pearl
Forrest George Mann
Rcaf. Reserve
Ira Mann
Augustville
Westminster United Church
Humbbold
Navy serviceman killed in operations off Norway
Royal Navy member died in action off the Norwegian coast and was buried in the naval cemetery at Limington churchyard near Iichester after being accidentally killed on May 19 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
Norway
Limington
Iichester
Russell Pentecostal Church Service Notices
Sunday service at 1 pm with devotion at 2 30 pm. Friday Bible study and prayer at 7 pm led by Rev G F Melmoth, Box 20, Wardwell, Saskatchewan. Pastor Mrs L McIntosh of Russell listed. Quoted biblical line referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senod
G. F. Melmoth
Fardwell
Sask
L.’ McIntosh
Russell
W L Convention Here This Friday In Roblin District
The Roblin district holds its fourth annual W L convention at Knox United Church in Roblin this Friday June 22. Officers include Mrs J Yeo Roblin president Mrs E McCredie Foxwarren vice president Mrs E H Armstrong Anglis secretary and Mrs Carr Russell. Sessions run morning afternoon and evening with open public attendance. Special speakers include Low Galve Quebec federation president and Burgess Clearwater Manitoba provincial president. In the evening Mrs of Winnipeg will be guest and a musical program rounds out the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Nual
Knox United Courth
W.l's
J. Yeo
E. McCredie
Foxwarren
E. H. Armstrong
Nglis
Carr
Russell
Fair Grounds A Hive of Activity
Preparation for the big fair races on July 19 and 20 with Rus sell Agricultural Society members working on exhibition rounds. A new grandstand, two stables, and a ticket booth rise amid repairs. Christ Church ladies built a lunch booth. Volunteers asked to report to E. J. S. Honey, building chair, while secretary H. R. Barry distributes prize lists. School work section fully revised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Ladies of Christ Church
E. J. S. Honey
H. R. Barry
Delegates Appointed To Game and Fish Meet
Jarry Armstrong and Chas McFarlane named official delegates of the Russell Branch to the Manitoba Game and Fish Association in Brandon on Friday. The appointments came at last Friday’s local branch meeting with Hay Gillespie joining as a Manitoba executive member and several others to attend the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Jarry Armstrong
Chas. McFarlane
Russell
Manitoba Game and Fish
Brandon
Hay Gillespie
Manitoba
Angussville Social Notes Reach Winnipeg and Russell Areas
Angusville residents entertain and relocate with several moves and visits. Armitage and daughter Fliner depart for Winnipeg where Armitage serves in the Air Force. Walter and Mrs Dufrat visit from Elphinstone. Gibbons of Winnipeg visits brother George and sister Mrs Minshull. A large Greek Orthodox service plus community hall dinner draw locals. Nick Kloon travels to Winnipeg on business. Mrs Andrews learns husband reached Halifax and will return soon. Mrs Tyndale and Sandy visit Russell then Isssopromey. Sympathy sent to Mrs Payne of Russell on husband’s death. William McFarlane visits daughter and son-in-law in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isssopromey Wees
B. ‘Payne
Russel
Herusband
McFarlane
G. Forrets
Inglis News Highlights Local Honor and War Updates
Mrs. R Dunn visits Winnipeg. Rev J Nixon recovers and to lead United Church service. Mothers and Fathers Day events praised. Mrs W Gillies serves at Sacred Heart. Lily Kuhn wins institute prize at Inglis High School. Pte August Schmidt returns home after five years overseas and Dieppe capture. Mrs Leforte mourns husband’s 1944 death. Indies of the W I host open air supper amid rain. Shirley Anne Berk visits from Minniska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dunn
Winnipeg
Wm. Fustey
J. Nixon
United Church
Bryant
W. M. Gillies
Sacred Heartt Hospital
Zenberger
Edna Beasley
Spalding, Sask
Bethel Lodge
United Church Sunday School Mission
RR. W. Affleck
W. Shunk
Winnipeg Bible Instate
Inglis
Lily Kuhn
Women's
Inglis High School
August Schmidt
Saskatchewan Regiment
RCA
Dieppe
Canada
Cpl
A. Kanetski
Rcaf (Wd
Paulson
Man
E. Leforte
W.I
Asessippi Valley
Shirley Anne Berk
Minniska
Kemp
Winter and Summer Socials Tie Local Families
McFarlane spent the winter with Mr and Mrs Harry Armstrong and visited the Grainger home on Sunday. Edgar Mushumanski of Kenora Ont made a flying trip home last week for Selective Service work. They mixed him up with his brother Ed as a farmer so he had to return to prove he is not. Mr and Mrs Waterbury and Rev and Mrs Wilson and two sons of Birtle visited Mr and Mrs Turley on June 17. Rev Mr Wilson delivered an impressive sermon Sunday evening. Visitors came from Silverton and Bir He. John Anderson and Russell, former Angusville residents, learned their son Gordon arrived in Winnipeg over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb. Cochrane
Silverton
Pete Walko
Chas. McFarlane
A. J. Mushumanski
Community and Church Happenings in Local Notices
Bobby Minniska Frame visited L Kating’s home while Donnie Hertlein earned praise on Tune exams. Tim Dunn resumes church attendance as new elders Sam Hackman Willis Kieper Mrs W A Yuel Dorothy Ioaneff were chosen. WMS met at F R Coulter Silverton. Malcolm McLennan and daughter Doreen Lynne Juanita returned Friday. Jimmie Yuel stayed with Bruce Evans. Kostuik family from McCreary visited Frank Geisbrecht. Anna Kristiansen spent a week with Chas McFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Frame
Silverton
Melcolm McLennan
Doreen Lynne Juanita
Jimmie Yuel
Bruce Evans
Mrs
Chas. McFarlane
Endcliffe Honorary Major E S Dixon Conducts Service
Hon Major E S Dixon conducted a Sunday afternoon church service to a large congregation that showed the community’s high esteem for him. Mrs Dixon accompanied him along with Mr and Mrs Rod Clement and son from Russell. Miss Ella Johnson of Marchwell spent the weekend with the Liske family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endcliffe
E. S. Dixon
Dixon
Rod Clement and Son
Ruseel
Ella Johnson
Marchwell
Liske
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marquette Rifle Association
Sam Lawher
G. Kippam
J. S. Warrington
Murray McKay
Cherry Hill
Struthers
Barnerdo Farm
Thickettt Bros
Pelly
Doolin” Fraser
George Squires
R. J. Brown
Rossburn
A. G. Lanigan
Binsearth
W. W. W. Wilson
Capt. Stevenson
Colin Mann
Russell Masonic Lodge
F. C. ‘Middleton
G. B. Ward, Ltd
Russell and
Bin
Searth
Herbert F. Payne
S. Seebach
Mrs. L. Christie
Mrs. F. Brownridge
W. Hoffman
J. Deschamps
Russell Pentecostal
Hal
W.L
Angusville
Ofr
John Anderson
Sordon
Siath
Home L
Gordon S. Anderson
Russell School
Ree Ees Weas
Rhoda Barry
Goose Lake
Red Cross
James E. McNeill
Brotherhood
Eastern Star
Rebekahs, Elks and
Masonic Lodges
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