Birtle sports and local events recalled in July notices
Years ago items recount 1904 to 1994 community happenings in Russell area. Baseball lacrosse at Birtle with special train. Sunday Schools convention at Minniska presided by Rev Edmison. Hotel ownership changes and gas company meetings flagged. Local bus and school news, band concerts, and commemorations across decades.
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Iasua
Roussell
Birtle
Minniska
Edmison
Russell Band
The
Agricultural Society
R. W. Ward
H. Clee
H. R. Barry
Edmundson Bros
Anglican Notes for July 2 and 9 Services
The Sunday after Trinity July 2 lists Craigie 3 p.m. Holy Communion and Christ Church 7 p.m. Evening Prayer. July 9 features Christ Church 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Christ Church 11 a.m. Morning Prayer, and Shellmouth 11 a.m. Holy Communion.
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Craigie
Christ Church
Christ
Knox United Church Preaches on The Church Looks at the War
Rev. M. R. McLuhan of Binscarth will lead morning services at Knox United Church in July with a sermon series titled The Church Looks at the War. Topics include Paith of our fathers, What are we fighting, War as a judgement of God, Faith in the Divine.
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M. R. McLuhan
Binscarth
Knox United Church
Goa
Murray Wishart Dies of Wounds in France
Ottawa reports Murray Wishart son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Wishart died of wounds received in France on D Day June 6 He was 32 born at Russell attended Roull school joined the Canadian army June 25 1939 and went overseas in 1940 with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Survived by four brothers Rnn C M Arthur W E and Clarence at home two sisters Mrs George Crellin in New Zealand and Mrs Paul Halwas Russell
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Ottawa
Henry Murray Wishart
Andrew Wishart
France
Murray
Russell
Roussell School
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Rnn
C. M. Arthur
Tpr. W. E
Clarence
George Crellin
New Zealand
Paul Halwas
Russell Elks Claim Two Trophies At Manitoba Convention
Russell Lodge wins both top trophies at the Manitoba Elks Association convention in Minnedosa on June 21. Judges praise Everett McLennan of the Real lodge for best individual degree work. Eighteen Russell members attended, and the lodge has donated 1078 to the Save the Children Fund, aiming to expand contributions this year.
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Manitoba Elks’ Association
Minnedosa
Russel Lodge
Manitoba
Everett McLennan
Real Lodge
Russell Lodge
Save the Children
Angusville W M S Sees June Meeting and Summer Picnic
The Angusville United Church WMS met June 21 with 12 members present led by President Mrs Turnbull. Devotional by Mrs Seebach, talk on Life through service for Christ, and convention report by Mrs J Bell from Winnipeg. Annual church picnic set for July 6 at Ferguson's Grove with 25¢ admission, lunch free.
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WMS
Angusville United Church
Turnbull
Seebach
Telencoe Mosoronchon Wedding in Winnipeg Church
Mary Mosoronchon daughter of Mr and Mrs A Mosoronchon married M Telencoe eldest son of Mr and Mrs P Telencoe at St Martins Anglican West Kildonan at 5 pm May leth Rev J Rance officiated Organist C Delarue and Mrs J Rance sang O Perfect Love Bride wore white satin gown with lace detailing and a lily bouquet Maid of honor Rose Mosoronchon and bridesmaids from Winnipeg and Ottawa wore blue and white gowns. Ushers M Mitenko and George Mosorondon. reception at the Rose Room St Charles Hotel. The couple left for a short trip to Kenora Ontario.
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Telencoe-Mosoronchon
Mary
A. Mosoronchon
Russell
M. Telencoe
P. Telencoe
Winnipeg
May Leth
St. Martin's Anglican Church
West Kildonan
J. Rance
C. Delaruey
Rose Mosoronchon
R.C.A.F
Otstawa
Ont
H.jorowski
M. Murdock
W. Duncan
M. Mitenko
George Mosorondon
Sherridan
Man
St. Charles Hotel
Mrs. Telencoe
Kenora
Red Cross Notes Highlight Quilt for Bundles for Britain
Mrs L Leifer's Sunday School class donated a quilt for a child's bed to the Red Cross. The item will be sent to headquarters with other Bundles for Britain, aiding wounded abroad as helpers slow in Winnipeg. Mrs W Needham visits Winnipeg this week.
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W. Needham
Winnpeg
Piano Pupils Delight Russell in Recital at Knox United
Pianoforte pupils of Mrs. Cecil Sanderson presented a well received recital at Knox United church on Friday evening June 16. The large audience praised the technical skill and musicality of all performers noting hard work and hours of practice. Girls led in technique while boys offered lively rhythms, and curtsies from the young performers added charm.
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J. E. McNeill
Russell An
Cecil Sanderson
Knox United Church
Local residents on brief Winnipeg and Saskatchewan visits
Mrs. Foster returns from Winnipeg business trip. Miss A Landon visits Winnipeg. Mrs. L C Weir and Reta return to Sudbury after holiday. Mr and Mrs Glenn Keating of Calgary guests of Mrs 2 Vinnell. Miss Molly Mather of Winnipeg visits home. Eva Goddard of Winnipeg visited her parents. Sgt Maurice Christie and Mrs Christie of Winnipeg visited relatives. Mrs G W Davidson returned from Wins. Daughter Mrs R Irvine and Gail named. Stan Davidson of RCNVR spent last leave with Mr and Mrs L Davidson before leaving for Cornwallis NS. Mr and Mrs A Mather visiting Saskatoon with their son.
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L. C. Weir
Reta
Sudbury
Glenn Keating
Calgary
Eva Goddard
Winnipeg
Stan Davidson
R.C.N.V.R
Mrs. L. Davidson
Cornwallis, N.S
Family News Notes From Local Social Scene
In‑laws Mr and Mrs Bird and Mr and Mrs E B Rea plan a two week stay at Dauphin. Mrs F T Storey will host an At Home in Russell on Tuesday July 4 from 8 to 5 30 and 8 to 10. Mr and Mrs Robert Walker returned from a month with their daughter Marie Walker in Victoria BC. Wealleans of Alexander and Sgt Stan Wealleans RCAF and his bride were guests of Mr and Mrs J C Smellie this week.
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Russell
F. T. Storey
Robert Walker
Miss Marie Walker
Victoria, B.C
Mr. Wealleans
Alexander
Sgt
Stan Wealleans
Thhe Rcaf
J. C. Smellie
War effort soars as Canada calls for 10000 extra workers
The urgent plea calls for 10,000 additional workers to expand Canada’s ammunition program. Shell usage may rise to 15 percent of total steel this year, roughly double the prior year. Allied forces push hard, with historic benchmarks cited from Waterloo to Normandy. A service electors bill updates voting rights for service personnel and prisoners of war. Canadian farmers report livestock and grain usage rising, with oats and wheat allocations and rising cattle and hog numbers into 1943.
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Canada
Waterloo
Passchendaele
Moro
Normandy
War Service
Army
Navy
Air Force
Mercantile Marine
No Paper Next Week and Local Community Notes
The Banner will not publish next week. Old Timers' Supplement encouraged readers to enjoy the break. The Old Time Parade committee seeks 100 riders in cowboy attire for July 20. Russell prepares for camps as Cadets and Dragoons depart. Angora rabbit farming starts with 15 rabbits. wool valued at about $10 a pound. A passerby asked about a barber shop. June rainfall totals rise to 6.80 inches with a yearly 9.28 inches. Thatcher wheat sample three feet tall. July 1st holiday observed with local sports options in Birtle and Saltcoats. Eastern Star, Rebekah, Masons, and Elks attend Knox United Church service. Russell school ends for summer break. Mrs. F. T. Storey sells residence on Westbourne and Memorial Boulevard to Mrs. L. Foster.
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Eastern Star
Rebekah, Masons and Elks Lodges
Knox United Church
Russell School
Endcliffe W I notes and service transition plan
The Endcliffe W I held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. McCann's home with delegates recounting district convention proceedings. A completed layette will be sent to V-Bundles, and thanks were received for winter article parcels. The Navy Army and Air Force appoint advisors on discharge affairs to ease the transition of servicemen to civilian life, aligning butter production to May targets.
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Endcliffe W.I
Royal Canadian Navy
Canadian Army
Royal Canadian Air Force
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Grand Central Hotel
Burns Foster
Donald Lamon
Russell Gas Company
E. M. Williams
Daniels
CPR
F. Matheson
Roche
Ted Langford
Lloyd Foster
Harold May
J. Smith
C. and
W. Diamond
Harry Ebbern
Leo Tolboom
Silverton
Holland
Endcliffe
Foxv
Fen
H. B. Bees
Angusville
Anglican
Murray Wishart
Russell Elks
Minniska Junior Red Cross
Junior Red Cross Hospital
Red
Molly Mather
Maurice Christie
Mrs. A. Mather
Saskatoon
Mrs. Bird
Mrs
E. B. Rea
Dauphin
By Jim Greenblat
Jense
Japan
United States
Siath Colem
Dragoons
Beausejour
Shilo
Hay Gillesie, Jr
Billy McIntosh
Lyle Schwalm
Anca
Archie Coey
Liday
Westbourne
Memorial Boulevard
L. Foster
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