Old Days notes from The Banner Poe echo local history
A compendium of notes from March issues across years, tracing Russell Curlers winning the Mullins Trophy, Shellmouth rail survey hopes, and births, weddings, and local happenings in Asessippi, Angusville, Roblin, and nearby communities. Names include Matheson, Thom, Wright, Kippan, Currie, Langford, Comfort, and Clee with events from 1904 to 1934.
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Russell Curlers
Mullins
Russell County
Asessippi
Binacerth
F. Matheson
C. W. Thom
Dr. Wright
D. Kippan
J. W. Currie
Russell
Grand Trunk
Assiniboine
Shellmouth
Roblin
Thos. McLennan
St. Cuthbert’s Church
Edgar Howard Comfort
Margaret Elizabeth Langford
W. H. Morgan
Binscarth
Elise St Patrick's Dance at Russell
March 17 event listed for Elise St Patrick's Dance at Russell. Local notices mark activities and gatherings with community emphasis.
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Elise St Patrick
Russell
Alma Tait and Leon Ham Wed in Montreal Church
Alma Tait daughter of Mr and Mrs Tait Pilot Mound Man married Pte Leon ard Ham Vista Man in Erskine American and United church Montreal Feb 26 Rev Dr Leslie Pidgeon officiated They will reside in Montreal Canvassing for Red Cross alive in Russell gains pace with eight volunteers seeking three more and aiming to surpass last year’s 4000 donation target The piece highlights wartime Red Cross food parcels for POWs and the drive to raise funds.
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Ham-Tait
Former Russell Lady Dies in United States
Hilda Young 43 died recently in Rockville sanitarium Indiana after a long illness. She lived at 11424 Bancroft Ave Rochester and was born April 10 1900 in Russell Manitoba. She married Wilbert Young January 2 1922 in Winnipeg and moved to Rochester 16 years ago. Survivors include husband two sons Lionel and Malcolm a daughter Ida and several siblings.
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Hilda Young
Rockville Sanitarium
Rockille
Ind
USA
Bancroft Avenue
Rochester
Russell
Manitoba
Henry
Ralphine Charles
Wilbert
Bert) Young
Winnipeg
Lionel
Georgia
Malcolm
Ida
Walter
Percy
Fagar
Canada
Ferbert
Detroit
Fhe Sonne
Chiewen
Pearl Vogue
Chicago
Hazel Mc
Donald
The World of Wheat The Farmers Income
An Ottawa era piece disputes the idea prairie farmers earned more during World War II. It shows cash income averaged 409 million annually in 1940–1943 versus 538 million in 1926–1929, a 130 percent shortfall, while costs stayed similar and industrial wages rose. It notes overtime livestock income and war demand offset lower cash receipts.
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Searle
Roblin Hockey Teams Split Results On Monday Ice
The Midgets defeated their opponents 5 to 2 while the Juniors lost 5 to 2. Roblin Juniors host a return match tonight and the club urges fans to support by paying at the wicket.
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Roblin
Coal Boys
Knox United Church Service Notes
James E McNeill presents a 11 am sermon The Hound of Heaven and a 7 pm program The Stones on the Road with everyone welcome at Knox United Church.
Quilting Party Hosts and Social Bids In Silverton
On Tuesday evening last, ladies gathered at the home of W. Broadfoot for a quilting party with attendees including N Robertson, R H Pritchard, F Johnstone, J Anderson, E A Kearny, R S Cochrane, D R Coulter, W M Cochrane, W J Brown, and E Coulter. Sandy Stewart shows promising recovery from a serious accident. Mrs. W C Anderson visited Russell to see her brother and sister in law Roy Kennedy family. Mrs. R E Coulter entertained several friends Saturday evening. Church services were canceled due to stormy weather last Sunday.
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Irs
W. Broadfoot
Mesdames N. *. Robertson
R. H. Pritchard
F. Johnstone
J. Anderson
E. A. Kearny
R. S. Cochrane
D. R. Coulter
W. M. Cochrane
W. J. Brown
E. Coulter
Sandy Stewart
W. C. Anderson
Russell
Roy Kennedy
R. E. Coulter
Friends
Local Notes From Vancouver Visit and Red Cross Drive
Miss N Storey and Wm Storey returned home last week after a two month stay in Vancouver and the west Mrs Cleve Rea spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bruce Shaw The Red Cross work group met at the home of Mrs Smart on Tuesday Feb 29 with nine members present They handed in seven pairs of pyjamas one sweater two pairs of socks one dollar from vegetables and 40 cents waste fat and there was 1 29 in donations Indies of this group sponsor a whist drive and a dance in the school on Friday March 10 Proceeds go to the Red Cross Donations for the present drive will be received Also It is smart to take your change in War Savings Stamps.
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N. Storey
Wm. Storey
Vancouver
West
Cleve Rea
Bruce Shaw
Red Cross
Smart
Back Home for CSM P. F. Hyde in Calgary Return
Mrs. George A. Allen reports her brother CSM P. F. Hyde has arrived home in Calgary after four years overseas with the Canadian Army.
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George A. Allen
CSM
Mussel School Hosts Grand Challenge Curling Event
The Mussel school hosted a two day curling bonspiel with 18 rinks competing. John Moronehon led his team to win the Grand Challenge defeating Miss Fulton in the finals. Consolation champions were Grace Simms and Slayton Merritt with a large prize list donated by local businesses.
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Te Winer
Mussel School
John Mosoronchon
Miss Fulton
Ink
Grace Simms
Slayton Merritt
Clayton
Grace
John Moseronehon
Ferne McLaughlin
Wil Wer Mink
Lawrence Gallant
Mist Fulton
Betty Ebbern
Gordon Garnett
Grave ‘Simms
Nora Dunn
Wasyl Lapka
Harold ‘Waddell
Clayton Merritt
Ion Keating
George Smellie
Doris Hodgkins
Bob Thom
Betty Werschler
Miss Patterson
Lawrie
Whitmer
Brooks Lamb
Miss McLean
Louise Garnett
Margaret Ryant
Leonard Wowk
Ruth Hoffman
Grant Hamnstock
Wallace Shaw
Alyce Dunn
Wallace von Hagen
Lyla Mink
David Dunn
Betty Hancock
Jim Langford
Mavis Loney
Bob Anderson
Delbert Deschamps
Lorne Davidson
Doreen Matheson
Jerry Davidson
Muriel Lamb
Ted Armstrong
Beth Breckenridge
Lyle Schwalm
Betty Marie Brownlee
Bob McIntosh
Margaret McLennan
Marshall Glasman
Marjorie Wowk
Births at Sacred Heart Hospital in 1944
At Sacred Heart hospital the births include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ken Riley on February 20, 1944. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Len Margetts on March 3, 1944. and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Langford on March 8, 1944. The newborns are named Jack Miles Fyfe Sandra Jane and Molly Lynda.
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Mley
Sacred Heart Hospital
Ken Riley
Jack Miles Fyfe
Margetts
Len Margetts
Sandra Jane
Angford
E. W. Langford
Molly Lynda
Anglican Notes for Lent Sunday Service March 12
Lent notes announce Christ Church Evening Prayer at 7 pm on March 12 and a Lent service next Wednesday at 8 pm on Worship and Fellowship with Rev. J E McNeill as speaker. Prayer asks for calm steadfastness and Christian unity amid trouble.
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Christ Church
J. E. McNeill
Ottawa editor notes wartime civic efforts and costs
A weekly editor highlights Canadian Legion efforts in Ottawa aiding troops with refreshments and comforts. He cites government window cleaning costs, explains ration coupon expiry rules, and summarizes Bank of Canada Governor's report on postwar employment and living standards.
Fire Alarms Triggered Twice in Week in Kamloops
The Sixth Column reports two fire alarm calls last week in Kamloops, one at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Farthing and the other at Miss Grace Irwin's residence. No material damage occurred.
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Vincent Farthing
Grace Irwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Tait
E. M. Williams
Angusville
Winnipeg Telegram
Russel
Messrs
Matheson
Clee
Cora Clee
U.S.A
F. D. Robinson
Millwood
J. Attwood
Brandon
Ma'am
Bert Powers
J. S. Warington
H. McKinnon
W. McClure
L. Leifer
W. Wilson
M. Keith
K. Millar
H. McDonald
P. Houck
Ruby Setter
S. Angus
Engineers
Arts
A. & N. Vets
E. McLennan
S. Mather
B. Currie
A. Mc ®Nnon
M. Simms
Jacob W. Gerbrand
Spooner
Sask
H. E. Fur- Pace
Crosby
Volun
P. Pacy
J. McKinnon
J. McIntyre
J. Burgess
M.F. Render
J. Mosorandon
D. Organ
D. E. Boulton
United States
Bee Strange
Silverton
Fioma Ladi Weed
Anglican
Domsinian
Empire
Jesus Christ
Our
Ottawa
By Jim Greenblat
Canadian Legion
The
Legion
Frices Board
Newfoundland
N.D.H.Q
Department of External Affairs
Newfie
Bank of Canada
Dominion
Numbe
Navy
Air Force
Kamloops
Elks’ Lodge
R. F. Jones
Victoria
Deanna Turin
Bob Page
Billy Symbol
Wew Sound
Darkey
Toronto
H. R. Jarry
ENIG
Dominion Mortgage Nd Investments Association
Ace Imonkeys
Io Monkey
Orerv
Richard Rotor
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