Old Days Highlights From Banner Files 1905 to 1930
A nostalgic survey from Birtle and Shellmouth recalls local events and people over 25, 30, 20, and 15 years ago. It cites sport wins at Binscarth and Rossburn, school staff changes, church openings, weddings, prize days, garage gatherings, and community celebrations, naming W. McCannon, A. L. Bonnycastle, Rev. Carmichael, Rev. Spooner, Mebel Jane Wishart, and Victor Moore among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscorth
Birtle
Rossburn
Russell
S. Tibbatts
Pengelly Brothers
Alf Yeandle
J.mclellan
L. Boulton
W. Hames
H. McKay
A. Johnston
Allen
A. Shinies
A. L. Bonnycastle
New Presbyterian Church
Shellmouth
Mr. Carmichael
Manitoba
North-West Missions
Mr. Spooner
North-East
Assiniboia Agricultural Society
W. T. ‘Thompson
Hugh Porter
D. A. Goodbun
D. Stewart
M. Bell
W. Morrison
Haines
T. Young
Albert Laycock
Jane Bind
Joseph Wishart
Mebel
War Charities Drive for Russell War Charities Under Way
The Russell War Charities Organization reports a favorable response to its fund drive but notes much of the district remains to canvass. To avoid further house to house canvassing in July, contributors are urged to hand monthly pledges to the Secretary or President with receipts signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
War Charities Organization
Clement and Service Station Take Delivery of 64 1940 Chevrolets
Mr and Mrs Frank Clement and George Bicknell completed two trips last week delivering 64 new 1940 model Chevrolet trucks from Regina. The shipments mark a significant rollout for Clement’s Service Station as they expand their fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clement
Clement
George Bicknell
Regina
Neighborhood Happenings at Home Making Class Closing
The hall hosted the closing day of the Home Making Class on Tuesday with Mrs. C. J. Crawford as chair. Iddins of Extension Service described course value while each girl displayed her dress and cooking talk. Bergstinson led cooking lessons and Anne Adams presided at the piano. the event was sponsored by Mrs. Breckenridge. Donations to the Red Cross came from Mrs. Jackson and others. Mr. and Mrs. Strathdee travel to Bowsman. Halvas couple wed and will reside on the Davidson farm in Lockerby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Crawford
Iddins
Extension Service
Miss Bergstinson
Anne Adams
Wif
Breckenridge
Lorimer
Helen Mackie
Yorkton
Red Cross
J. Jackson
Thos. Jackson
H. Gillies
J. Strathdee
Bowsman
Wershler
Winnipeg
Walter
Silverton Picnic And Local News From Silverton
The afternoon school picnic planned on Mel Anderson's farm is noted alongside brief items about marriages in Minniska and Eadcliffe, a Winnipeg visit, enlistment news, and local movements. Red Cross notes report committees forming for refugee children, a July novelty dance, a local canvass, a calendar raffle, and a play, plus efforts to clean school grounds and obtain supplies.
Local Social Roundup Sees Guests and Visits Across Town
Miss Margaret Kennedy left on Thursday June 20 to attend her sister’s wedding in Winnipeg. Lionel McFarlane visited town recently. Mrs C A Menzies and Mrs S McKinnon hosted a silver tea for Red Cross in the clubroom on June 20. Mrs H Bruce and Mrs Morris Clubley visited Souris with family. Miss Winnifred Campbell staying with her parents while working in Winnipeg. Melvin Strong of the R C A returned to Camp Shilo last Tuesday. Mr Slow was in Clear Lake on Monday June 17. Mrs S McKinnon and others depart Rossburn June 27 for a memorial service in Virden on June 16. Lloyd Playfair, Lloyd Douglas and others bowled against Shoal Lake last Tuesday. Ira Hambley and daughter Barbara Ann of Toronto visiting Mrs Hambley's mother. Alex Strank of P P C II Winnipeg visited. Regina air craft man visited home of Mr and Mrs Jim Strong. Mrs Hugh MacDonald and son Dale leave for Carberry June 22 to reside. Mr and Mrs H Beirnes and Beatrice spent Sunday at Langenburg. Miss Anne Gluska visited town with her father. Fred Smith of Strathclair weekend with J C Baldrow family. Miss Lottie Stitt returned June 19 from Winnipeg. M Peikott left for Winnipeg Sunday on business. A Red Cross tea in aid of Rossburn soldiers overseas held last Saturday, sponsored by Soldiers Aid Society. Mr and Mrs M Paisner and Anne and Hymie with L Paisner family spent Sunday at
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Margaret Kennedy
Winnipeg
Lionel McFarlane
C. A. Menzies
S. ‘McKinnon
Red Cross
H. Bruce
Morris Clubley
Lynn
Souris
Souris At’ the Home ‘of Mrs. Clubley’s Parents. Miss Winnifred Campbell
Melvin Strong
Camp Shilo
Slow
Clear Lake
S. McKinnon
J. Cummings
Della Collins
Rossburn
Virden
Lloyd Playfair
Lloyd Douglas
Mr. Hough
Walter Regensky
Shoal Lake
Ira Hambley
Sarah Peden
Barbara Ann
Toronto
Hambley
Clara Peden
Alex. Strank
P.p.c.ii
Strathclair
J. C. Baldrow
Lottie Stitt
M. Peikott
Soldiers Aid Society
Reverend Matthews Bids Farewell at St John’s Parish Service
About sixty people attended a Sunday service at St John’s church in Craigie on June 16 as Rev R C Matthews baptized Robert Lewis James Francis William Garth and Donald Henry Charles children of J Esh leby of Silverton and Leonard Reginald son of R Claridge of Binscarth. On June 19 parishioners held a social hour in the crypt and presented Rev and Mrs Matthews with a purse. The parishioners regret their five years of faithful service and wish them well.
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St. John's Church
R. C. Matthews
Robert Lewis James
Francis William Garth
Donald Henry Charles
J.A. Spencer
Matthews
St. John's
First Class St John Ambulance Association Held
The first class of the St John Ambulance Association met Monday evening with about 65 members. Dr Brownlee lectured on first aid and introduced the first chapter of the First Aid Book, followed by Corporal McDougall demonstrating artificial respiration. The next class on the Respiratory System and Life Saving will be July 2 at 8 pm due to a holiday on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Association
Brownlee
McDougall
Russell Imperial Oil Dealers Sponsor Dance for War Charities
After the Imperial Three Star Entertainers performed at the A and N Veterans Hall on July 5, Russell Imperial Oil Dealers invite people to a charity dance at Russell War Charities Board Fund. Music by the Imperial Three Star Entertainers. admission 50 cents. Proceeds aid war charities through the board. attendees urged to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Imperial Oil Dealers
Dance For War Charities Board
Imperial
Russell’s Fifty-Sixth Annual Exhibition Opens Soon
Russell County gears up for its fifty sixth annual fair promising a display of high quality livestock grain vegetables and household industry. The Fair Board will donate net proceeds to the Red Cross inviting farmers and citizens to exhibit and support humanitarian relief in war torn Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Fair Board
Red Cross
Agricultural Society
Europe
New Bureau Improves War Time Canadian Steel Procurement
The Bureau of Economics under the Department of Munitions and Supply will oversee purchasing efficiency in Canada during war. It studies expanding the steel industry to meet wartime needs, aiming to cut imports of steel products from last year’s 160 million dollars as much as possible this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Economics
Department of Munitions and Supply
Canada
Queen Elizabeth in New York for refueling amid troop role talk
The 85,000-ton British liner Queen Elizabeth was refueling in New York last week. Reports indicate she may be assigned to troop transportation duties, signaling possible shifts in wartime logistics.
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New York
Roaming with the Elks at Brandon Provincial Convention
On Wednesday June 19 over twenty BP.O. E. Lodge members traveled to Brandon for the Provincial Convention. Russell earned the Stark Trophy and all individual cups for the best degree team. The Russell Degree Team included W. Fenton, L. V. Tyndale, J. Newell, E. C. Sanderson, G. Bicknell, E. McLennan, A. G. Smellie, W. Dimond, A. Hughes, Ed. Ziprick, J. Deschamps, J. Fisher, L. Hembroft, R. Ward, and Bert Robb. Attendees praised the Brandon lodge’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bp.o. E. Lodge
Brandon
Russell
Stark
W. Fenton
L. V. Tyndale
J. Newell
E. C. Sanderson
G. Bicknell
E. McLennan
A. G. Smellie
W. Dimond
A. Hughes
Ed. Ziprick
J. Deschamps
J. Fisher
L. Hembroft
R. Ward
Bert Robb
Elks
Brandon Lodge
Halwas and Steiler Tie May Bride in Freefield Church
Winnie E Steiler and Herman Halwas wed June 21 at Freefield Lutheran Church with Rev C S Rosenquist officiating. Attendants included Emily Halwas Freda Ziprick John Falkavitch and Walter Halwas. A supper for 150 followed the ceremony, Wagner's Orchestra provided music, couple to reside in Lockerby district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falkavitch
Endcliffe
Walter Halwas
Adolph Klimach
Minniska
Miss Halwas
Miss Ziprick
Wagner
Lockerby District
Knox United Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Knox United Church announces a June 30 schedule with 11 am Holy Communion, 12 pm Sunday School, and 7 pm Public Worship. A Friday evening service of prayer and preparation for Holy Communion will be held at 8 pm.
Advertisements and Jack Pot Cash Prize Notice
Weekly advertising announcements broadcast over CJGX Yorkton Friday evenings charge 25 cents per line with six words per line. The Free Vets Hall Russell hosts the Jack Pot cash prize of 50 dollars this Saturday June 29.
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CJGX
Yorkton
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Banner
W. McCannon
Asessippi
Birtle and
Mrs. Tingley
W. King
Hillyar
Cuthbertson
Lawson
Thompson
Russell Baseball Club
Bonnycastl
Valens
Joseph McIntyre
H. J. Smale
Wm. ‘McCathey
W. W. W. Wilson
Jane
William Allan Merritt
Mr. Secker
Huddlestone
Greenway
Hendry
McIntyre
Leifer
Norris
Borwn
Lanigan
Harrowby
Victor Edwin Moore
Mabel M. Dilts
Harrowby Church
Rev. F. Davenport
Fish Lake
Minnedosa
Jean
Neil Cameron
Wesley R. Schwalm
Watson
Basswood
Angusville
McRostie
Binscarth
Edmundson Brothxs
Dupont
Eadcliffe Rifle Association
W. H. Schwalm
W. R. McNichol
C. Rea
D. Cusitar
A. Roberts
Silver Beach
Russell War Charities Board
Silverton
Mel Anderson
Alex. Kieper
Winnie Simms
Eadcliffe
Craigie
Alex. Calder
Dominion City
A. Calder
Ruth
Harley Anderson
George Stewart
C. N
Debden, Sask
Stewart
Dona Jean
Bert Anderson
Grandview
R. M. Anderson
Phyllis Hughes
Amy Barker
John Brown
John Crowe
Watt Cochrane
Silverton Red Cross
The
Silverton , ‘Red Cross Society
Shellmouth Red Cross
Christ Church
Araenen
St. John Ambulance Assoc
Knox United Church
Bijou Theatre
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