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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

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Twe Big Days Noun. Wording garbled local notices evolve

Fragmented OCR reveals a mix of local items including a marriage, retirements, church news, a ball, a baseball league idea, Red Cross work, a ski club bonspiel, and 1919 1929 notes. Names include Mary Rhoades, Ar. David Mulveer7, Miss Maggie NcCaig, Hendrick Crerar, Miss Albright, J. A. Glen. Events reference weddings, officers appointed, a church pastorate, and community activities in Russell Inglis and area.

Garr George Punk Mary Rhoades David Sona Hogg St. Giles Church Wianites Boulton Donald McDonald Jett Iowa Snel Mouth Mission Band Miss Plaskett Mra Matheson Mr Bishop Miss Albright Binacarth Hendrick Crerar Maggie NcCaig

Youths progress in Centre exercises and dances

Good progress is being made with exercises four folk dances. The section has reached a stage of tumbling and acrobatics and a pyramid has begun. It is expected the boys will be ready to give a fair demonstration at a social evening likely to take place at Booth.

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Local curling results crown Wil Mal and Loney in Citizens final

In the Citizens rink event Wil Mal and Irene Loney edged Chas Adolph in the final. Semifinals saw Loney defeat Kippan and Adolph defeat Woods. Consolation finalists were Jack Hovertson and Eddie Latter after Robertson beat Waddell and Leifer beat Silver on Tuesday evening.

Loney Chas Adolph Losey, Corp Mevougall Irene Loney Forrest Wana Frank Yankoski Stan Thanel Wima Woods Kippan Adoljh Woods Jack Hovertson Eddie Latter Robertson Waddell Leifer

Town Council Hears Land Milk and Money in Final Session

The last regular town council meeting on February 3 discussed land disposal, milk licenses, and license fees. A land sale was approved at 384.60 for lot 6 block 10, plan 3.7, with purchaser paying costs. Joe Descusimos and W Davidson received milk delivery licenses and herd certificates. Accounts approved totaling 1685 for street light and 186.12 for other expenses. Goudard named weed inspector for 1939. Mayor Hembrog presided with council members present.

Tow Council Joe Descusimos W. Davidson Goudard Counc Hembrog

World Day of Prayer Held Friday At United Church

Anglican and United Church women gathered in the United Church basement Friday for World Day of Prayer. The service theme centered on putting love into action under the line Let us put our love into deeds. Women worldwide participated in the prayer meeting.

United Church Yas Tung

United Grain Growers Board Protest On Wheat Price Policy

The board met in Winnipeg to consider government policy on wheat. It protests any move to remove the guaranteed minimum wheat price under the Wheat Board Act of 1935, warning it could trigger a western Canada farm crisis and harm prairie welfare. It supports the Western Committee on markets and agricultural readjustment and its efforts, including farmer groups.

Weara of Directors United Grain Growers Limited Winpions Oo Peberery Board of Directors United Grain Growers Limited Wheat Board Western Canada Prairie Provinces Dominion West Tae Board Western Committee On Markets Winnipeg

Neighborhood Happenings Mention Local Meeting and Curling Bonspiel

Lorimer returned from Wis pey where a church meeting was held on Taurenay afternoon. Aine Mackie and Miss A Adama were noted organizers with Silas Mary McNoo and R Cammidge as secretary. Dr. Den Martel was recapped as superior and Herd Adams and D Faber to serve managers for the year. Lunch served after the meeting and curling bonspiel at Gubert Plains ongoing, IW serving lunch at the rink. Robt Thom visited with Mrs Guy Coulter. Kensie Cammidge won a pair of curling rocks.

Herd Lorimer Wispey Taurenay Aine Hi Mackie Miss A Adama Silas Mary McNoo Te Ladfet Robt Thom Jie Ass Mra Guy Coulter Kensie Cammidge Lucky Tekstom Gubert Plains Bonaplel

Endcliffe A M Crerar notes on a tragedy and social events

Endcliffe A M Crerar reports the death of his young cousin Dale McCaig of Binscarth after a snow plane propeller accident. The item also lists social notes including Emma Highfield returning home from Binscarth and various social evenings, dances, and local hockey plans with mentions of community figures and prizes.

A.M. Crerar Dale McCaig Binscarth

Community notes from Silverton and Anguaville week

Silverton and Anguaville social items highlight illness and recovery of Daya seve Hyde from pneumonia at Sacred Heart, visitors Mrs Pritchard and Mr Cochrane, and weekend gatherings at Watt Cochrane with slides and hot supper. Birthday greetings for Mrs Hyde, Earl Keating, and Herd Cochrane. Married men beat single men in broomball. Pat Stowtar injured knee. Handicraft club busy preparing for March 1 achievement day. UF.W. meeting set for March 9 at Mrs KS Cochrane home.

Hyde Yesmonia Russell R. Pritchard Anguavile Ler Dawshier Aira Dick Cochrane Peggy Grainger Angusville Wome Russ Coutter Mira Watt Cochrane Joan Hyde Earl Keating Herd Cochrane Pat Stowtart Uf.w Ars. KS

Novelty event drew crowd in Casscaver y district

Dropmore saw a good crowd at a novelty event sponsored by the Young People club of the Casscade area. Miss Ellen Patterson of Suelkmouth visited Mr and Mrs J Herbert. Mrs Francis Broomfield of Robaie spent a short time with the Lewises. Alivia Robb left for Ontario. Wivert Nerbas returned from Sacred Heart Hospital after further medical treatment.

Te Young Poo Pew Club Casscavery Ellen Patterson Suelkmouth Te Lome Mir Aire J. Herbert Mise Francis Broomfield Roba Te Lewis Alivia Robb Points Ontario Wivert Nerbas Sacred Heart Hoopital

Millwood Hosts Party For Mrs Heap's Brother

Millwood area residents held a party on February 16 honoring Mrs George Meap's brother Charlie Wondrasek of Cold Lake Alta. Guests played cards and crokinole before lunch. A large crowd attended a Friday dance sponsored by Joy Max erm. Harmony Trio provided music as Charlie Wondrasek visited relatives in the district. A hockey game Sunday saw Craigie defeat Millwood 21 to 0. Millwood plans a return game at Craigie on March ???.

Emma Highfield Binscarth Dwight Woodard Chicago A.B Wood Anne Druce Shaw Prosam Lord Cusiar Prise Dorle Finch Bernice Wun Wailer Brown Jevpie Genie Craigie Hockey Boys Peasan Millwood Sunweather Craigie Bruce Shaw Air Stra George Fiser Fisher Mra George Meap Tueir Heap Charie Wondrasek Cold Lake Alta Cox Joy Mil Wood

Social Evening at the Collins Home in Langenburg

Mrs W Olson visitors Steiven and Mr Porwarren with Mrs W Johnson from Langenburg joined Mr and Mrs C Collins for a social Friday February 24. The program featured community singing bingo a tie or false contest local questions and humorous contests. Paper edited by H Walker with local news read by Minnie Grainger. Lunch followed by dancing. organizers praised for a successful evening.

W. Olson Porwarren W. Johnson Langenburg H Walker Minv Grainger

Rossburn Social Highlights and Local Updates

Rossburn notes detail Saturday travels to Winnipeg and nearby towns. Visitors include Mrs EM Pelliot and Elsa, with Elsa to receive medical care. Walter Armstrong visited Winnipeg. Miss Anna Stevenson from Shoe Lake visits with her aunt. Robt and Clare Peden go to Burrows Lending for jobs. A death near Peterborough is mourned. several Rossburn ladies attend a quiz at Vista and return with spirits high. A local dance is promoted for Friday with Dune’s Haymakers highlighted. Ips COLT and a carnival prize event planned for March 4 at the Rossburn rink. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Irwin and Mrs Metatosh. Church updates note three new light installations and Young People day at Rossburn United Church with Edith Preston and Beatrice Batres leading Sunday School.

Urbanowsk EM. Pelliot Elsa Winatreg Esa Walter Armstrong Winnipeg Anna Stevenson Shoe Lake Lawless Robt Peden Clare Peden Burrow Mr. Dawson Peterbornrough Ont Rossburn Hough Lindsay Partridge C. McDonald W. Armstrong Hazel Irwin Vista Johnny Carson Grandview Mil Dune’s Atv Rossburn Rink Irwin Wm. Metatosh Pentecostal Church Mrs

Pioneer Resident Dies in Ontaria District

An obituary notes the death of Russell, a pioneer resident who arrived in 1858 with his parents. He lived in the Buaite area, Gravenhurst, Turner Valley, Alberta, and Vancouver before returning east. Survived by wife, two children in Gravenhurst, and a brother in Penticton. Burial in Gravenhurst.

Fusebas Strathcona Hospital Toreno Russell Ruecel Ikwort Russell Gravenhurst Ontario Turner Valley Alberta Vancouver Toronto Wrother Vincent Peaticto U B.C Eudcline

School Notes Curling Results Show Local Matches

J Hodgkins defeated L Main. B Smee beat R Peddie. L Louey defeated B McLennan. P Hodgkins defeated H Rutar. J Tuom defeated R Cupping. B Mather defeated B Harcock.

J. Hodgkins L. Main B. Smee R. Peddie L. Louey B. McLennan P. Hodgkins H. Rutar J. Tuom R. Cupping B. Mather B. Harcock

Church Service With School and Scouts Observe Candlelighting

Addresses were given by F. 3. Partridge and Rev. C. W. Coleman with readings by Jack McDonald Jeruude Alexander and Mies Mr Duncanson. Choir selections by Sona Lindsay Greta Iva W jamison Gar Lindsay and Margy Weatherley. The church hosted both children and parsons and plans call for similar monthly services led by church and community members. In the evening a quarterly church parade for Boy Scouts GL Cuts and Explorers filled the center aisle with uniformed members. Rev. Coleman delivered a special young people's sermon and after the benediction the C.GLT and Explorers held a candlelighting ceremony. The service closed with the singing of the Taper.

Partridge C. W. Coleman Jack McDonald Jeruude Alexander Mies Mr Duncanson Sona Lindsay Greta Iva Wi Jamson Gar Lindsay Margy Weatherley Parsons Evenig Taper

Twin Brae Visitors Undergo Week of Disturbance

Mr and Mrs Bil Kote are visiting relatives at Shevlin Mise Ba Mefarre for a week. Roberton aire Tony Ruble returned after a holiday with her meter. Inga We heer the Riding Park hall has been closed after a person cowardly attacked by a gang of would be roughnecks.

Bil Kote Shevlin Ith Sra Robertonaire Tony Ruble Inga

Winter Storm Delays Glen Elmo Roads and Local Work

Snowstorm blocks roads around Glen Elmo slowing school and municipal tasks. Residents send well wishes for several locals including Mrs Prytalick and Mr Werbowski while others resume duties such as firewood hauling and local visits to relatives.

World News In Brief chaotic late 1930s dispatches

The brief summarizes assorted international items including a Vatican Pope succession note, German Polish tensions, a tragic Winnipeg fire killing two, Canada’s trade and emigration policies, and a cheeky film anecdote about Napoleon and actor Robert Florey. Distinct entities include Winnipeg, G. Mobo, Roosevelt, France, Berlin, Warsaw, and Akim Tamiroff.

World News Robert Florey Napoleon Florey Akim Tamtroff Emperor

Tragic Accident at Binscarth Claims Local Boy

Eight year old Dale McCalg, son of Mr and Mrs D J McCalg of Binscarth, died after contact with a snowplow reteller in front of Weldman’s store. He was rushed to the train and taken toward Winnipeg for medical care, but died en route.

Dale McCete D. J. McCalg Binscarth Weldman’s Winniyer Tut iMirnedose

Christ Church Lent Schedule Notes 1939

The entry details the church’s Lent events for the second Sunday in Lent on March 5, 1939, including Sunday School at 2:80 pm and Evening Service at 1:00 pm, plus a Friday Mercy event at 3:00 pm and Lenten Devotion. The note reflects a historical parish timetable with specified times and activities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russell Curing Club Dropmere Scotten Scott Frost Angusvile Silverton Dovlion Minniska J. A. Glen Manitoba Trustees Association Harrowby and Inghelde Red Cross Jay More Justean Jimgtte R.M. Anderson R. Waitean J. Jackson F. Hertiein Sverton Mr. Bowes A. McDonesh George Kelso Russell Creamery Kelso Youthraining Centre Hancock and Lonny Wil Mal cV Euis HoVeuy ‘Dgici Cuateuge Uy Ubon Endcliffe Dropmore Steiven By Roveburn United Church Roesbure Edith Preston Beatrice Batres Oi Tais la Ontaria Glen Elmo Nick Werbowski Jaye Deriago Xre Prytalick Anton Wiadyks Annie Belbas Paul Yacunii Bal Obedniak John Huska Zubia Wm. Kaban Cagmey Swan River Maviteda Leupain Whcurand Studess Warsaw Canalg Charles H. Jack Grant Mollot G. Mobo Youngstone Roosevelt State Department Canada United States Manitova Berlin Eee Fort Wistam Quebec Manitoba Chariton Salent ix Jamee Bay Minnesota Winnipeg Cid Christ Church
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