Old Bays store build noted. Adams Bay region history
A 1904 Banner item recalls F McPherson completing a Smellie Bros store project in Binscarth with subs E A Schwalm for brick and metalwork, plus a list of local advertisers and tradespeople. The piece also surveys earlier court activity and school, insurance, and auction business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. McPherson
Smellie Bros
Binscarth
E. A Schwalm
Lake of the Woods
Milling Co
R. R. Rogers
A. G. Lanigan
M.D
Geo. W. Sahlmark
A. R. Tingley
A. L. Bonnycastle
J. L. Clark
E M. Williams
Robert Gray
P. H. Nelson
A. B. Callin
A. E. Eardley
W. A. Wilson & Coy
C. Paulson
G. R. Case
A. R. Mcintyre
Wilcox & Murray
Alf Clee
W. J. Doig
D. C. McDonald
M. H. Stitt
Angusville
Canadians urged to support Red Cross as war nears end
The Canadian Red Cross asks for donations to fund food, blood serum, hospital supplies, and parcels for Allied families. Authorities note rising costs and growing wartime needs with emphasis on peacetime and postwar tasks. Members highlight $5.5 million for food, $1 million for parcels, $750 thousand for serum, and $3 million for hospital supplies, urging Canadians to keep mercy on the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
Boys in Services Say Thank You Ladies
Service members express gratitude for Christmas parcels from home, noting morale boosts and reminders of home. Letters from Pte. Strachan, Yankoski, Allen, Boulton, Payne, Simms and others describe parcel quality, seasonal comforts, and shared appreciation across ships and units.
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Pte. A
Strachan
Rcoc
Italy
Pre
Allen
Caos
Stardroom
Car
A. G. Boulton
Hmcs
Annapolis
Halifax
Jean
HiCpl
Eric Payne
Armicred Div
Ty Co
RCASC
CMP
Maly
G. M. Simms
SPO
RCN
Mess
Norfolk
Virginia
USIA
Ladies of
Russell
Gmr
G. F. Gasman
George McRostie
Set. V. Strugnell
Double-Header Hockey Boosts Local Fans All Week
Local hockey double headers drew strong crowds as midgets beat Bir le and juniors lost by one goal in the same twinbill. Roblin squads met the same fate, with results tipping in favor of the home teams on Tuesday night.
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Bir‘le
Russell
Roblin
Russell Rink Wins Two Prizes at Foxwarren Bonspiel
Russell rink, skipped by Smellie with Chas McIntyre Bill Anderson and Sid Thorpe, won second prize in the Grand Challenge and third in the Athletic Association event at the Foxwarren bonspiel.
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Athletic Association
Russell
Smellie
Chas McIntyre
Bill Anderson
Sid Thorpe
Music Theory Exam Results From Manitoba University
Results announced last week show Mary Matheson of Binteath earning first class honors in Grade 1. Marion Keating received honors in Grade IV.
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Manitoba University
Mary Matheson
Binteath
Marion Keating
Red Cross Seeks Quilt Materials and Wool for Blankets
Mrs. Robertson heads the Red Cross quilting section and reports a severe shortage of quilt foundations and fabrics. They welcome old sheets, pillowcases, dresses, and scraps in good condition plus new flannelette, print, or plain cotton. The group also asks for $24 woollens to be turned into blankets, noting 17 were made last year and sent to Britain.
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Britain
Committee Seeks Names and Addresses for Tamers Reunion
A special committee for the Old Tamers Reunion asks residents of Russell townships and villages to send full names and addresses to the committee. Mayor H S Hembroft chairs. members list per district. They also seek old time photos with names marked for display and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Boulton
Shellmouth
H. S. Hembroft
Meir
H. Clee
D. E. Boulton
N. Braendie
J. H. McLennan
Howard Bailey
J. Peddie
Knox United Observes 33rd Anniversary
Knox United church marked its 33rd anniversary with Rev. D. Bruce Johnson of Sidney Manitoba as guest speaker at morning and evening services. Johnson spoke to large congregations, junior and senior choirs performed, and over 260 attended the anniversary supper served by the Ladies' Aid following a concert chaired by Rev. J. E. McNeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marceth
National Soil Products
Winnipeg
W. Areland
R.rannie
Wm. Cretchton
R. Rannie
B. Griffiths
A. McTier
Presbyterian Church
Fev
D.M. MacKay
Knox United Church
D. Bruce Johnson
Sidney
Man
Johingon
Ladies’ Aid
J. E. McNeill
Woman's Institute to Discuss Hospital Service Association
Benefits to be derived from the Manitoba Hospital Service Association will be the topic of the Women's Institute meeting held this Saturday.
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Hospital Service Association
Manitoba Hospital Service Association
Women's Institute
P E R Defeats Officers in Curling Games
The officers lost the curling matches with P E R prevailing. After the games they all stood for a luncheon treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.R
Eles
A Weekly Editor Looks at Ottawa
Ottawa editor Jim Greenblat explains the Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Plan designed to aid returning service members. The plan offers cash allowances, job reintegration, vocational training, and priority paths for those with and without civilian employment, aiming to place more than half of discharged personnel into industry with guidance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
E. B. Reid
Department of Pensions and National Health
Reid
Red Cross Drive and Local Updates In Russell Manitoba
Manitoba Red Cross campaign aims for 600000 with Russell contributing a 4000 marker last year as part of a 10 million national drive. Inglis curlers skip, lion and weather set March mood, Rod Clement advances to flying officer overseas. Russell school adopts 930 schedule, Red Cross Night at Russell Theatre features Edge of Darkness.
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Russell
Henry Clee
David Goddard
Red Cross
Manitoba
Canada
Russell Inglis
Inglis Club
Inglis
Russell Theatre
Russell Red Cross
Errol Flynn
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Cumberland
Hassell
Curling Club
Wilink
Wellman
Jamieson
George Kelso
The
Russell Cream
Board
Knox United
Ottawa
By Jim Greenblat
Rod Clement
Royal Canadian Air Force
Clement
Rod
Russell School
Corp
James Onard Snell
Sincce We
E. C. Thom
Jack
Thom
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