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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

5

Twenty One Rinks Play In Annual School Bonspiel

The Russells school hosts its annual bonspiel with 21 rinks competing in the Grand Challenge and Citizens events. Walter Hembroff defeats Jack Langford to win the big event as Hodgkins and Langford reach the final, with detailed results from rounds, semifinals, and a long list of participating personnel.

Russells S School Walter Hemprott Jack Langford Hubert Pet Son Fred Hodgkins

Canadian Club Speakers Available in Manitoba Towns

The Winnipeg Canadian Club lists willing speakers for provincial gatherings. Last week Rev. J. W. Clarke spoke. March 28 is a tentative date for the next lecture. Committee seeks preferences from any interested speakers, including Prof. Watson Kirkconnell of United College, a student of Central European affairs.

Winnipeg Canadian Club Russell J. W. Clarke Watson Kirkconnell United College R. F. McWilliams Institute of International Affairs A. M. Shinbane Zionist Organization of Western Canada A. V. Pigott Lord Nelson School W. C. Graham J. R. Evans Brandon College A. L. Phelps Knox United Church Milton C. Osborne

Notable Manitoban Figures Tied to Community Groups

A roster lists Rupert Reece and K B Stod dart & Co Grain Exchange with Community Chest ties, and a range of Winnipeg leaders in academia, journalism, law, and public service including professors, editors, and club presidents. The document cites university officials, editors, and civic figures connected to institutes and associations.

Rupert Reece K. B. Stoddart & Co Grain Exchange

Local Clergy Addresses in City Directory

Fragment lists Father Wood at St Mary's Rectory and Father D Eschambault at the Archbishop's Residence St Boniface, indicating ecclesiastical addresses in the urban church roster.

Aniiopa Father Wood St. Mary's Rectory Father D'Eschambault St. Boniface

Knox United WMS Notes Review Meeting at Needham Home

The Knox United church WMS met at Mrs W Needham's Feb 28 with many visitors. Mrs Smellie and Mrs Kippan reviewed The Christian Church in India chapter which proved very interesting. The March meeting will be the Easter Thank Offering held in the church casement.

WMS Knox United Church W. Needham The Christian Church In India Smellie Kippan

Silverton W.M.S. Notes February Meeting Report

The Silverton W.M.S. met February 26 at Mrs. D. C. Stewart's home with 19 members. The group planned a life membership drive and a $25 fundraising goal for a special object, formed a quilt completion committee, and arranged lunch duties for the ice carnival. Mrs. Rutherford read from Missionary Monthly and Mrs. Robertson reviewed a chapter on hospital work in India.

Silverton W Mission Band W.M.S J.C. Rutherford Missionary Monthly N. A. Robertson India Liunch

Knox Young People's Union reports lantern slides on China Town gift

The Knox Young People's Union held a Sunday evening meeting at United church basement led by Donnie Jackson's group. Lantern slides titled China Town's Gift to China highlighted mission work, featuring Dr. Victoria Chung, a Toronto-educated Chinese doctor serving as a missionary in China. A February 27 Leap Year party in Binscarth hosted by the Bin scarth Young People's Union drew about 20 members from the local group.

Marchand the Young People’s Union United Church Donnie Jackson China Town Victoria Chung Toronto Women’s Missionary Society Canada Binscarth

Government Receives More War Contributions

In one day last week the Canadian Government at Ottawa received 1378 in voluntary contributions. Eight gifts came from Japanese firms and associations in Vancouver and British Columbia. Other contributions were from Manitoba. All donors stated they wished to aid the war effort.

Ottawa Vancouver British Columbia Manitoba

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