Marriages and local notices from 1905 and 1920 era
Old Days column reports the March 9 1905 wedding of Miss Mary E. Gerrard to Dan Hamilton at T C Gerrard’s residence with attendants Miss Plaskett and T C Garnett. Archbishop Matheson conducted services at Millwood and Binscarth as the new Rupture’s archbishop. Details include Silver Creek residents planning to build large yarns and a quiet 1905 wedding of Caroline M McDonagh to Ly on Richardson. The 1920 notes mention Seifert buying land near Regina, a severe Russell storm, Deadeye Barker school bell at half mast, and Wheat seed price at 2 45 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Gerrard
Mary E. Gerrard
Dan Hamilton
Rossburn
Norquay
Plaskett
T. C. Garnett
Matheson
Millwood
Binscarth
Archbishop Machray
Rupert's Land
Silver Creek
Jos. A. Callin
Thos. Callin
Robert Peddie
Dan Peddie
Wm. Kennedy
Robert Coulter
Mr. Robertson
William McFarlane
Jos. A. Kippan
Seifert
Boulton
Regina
Russell
Goodday
Saltcoats
Queen of the West Sons of England Society
W. G. Barker
V.C
Ottawa
Col. Barker
Toop
R. Cammidge
Halwas
Rita Bell's Rink Wins Ladies' Spiel in Russell
The Russell Ladies' Curling Club held a bonspiel with eleven rinks including Foxwarren Innis and Angusville. Rita Bell skipped the Russell rink to win the Grand Challenge while Mrs Hastings from Foxwarren took the consolation. Results list Bell defeating Thorpe in the final and Hastings taking consolation honors. The Manitoba legislature groups oppose railway branch line abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ladies’ Curling Club
Foxwarren
Inflis
Angusville
Hiussell
Rita Bell
Hastings
Louselle Leiter
Jack Langford
Fred Hodgkins
Hubert Peterson
Bill Thom
Thelma Madill
Chas
Bill
Impressions on Scotland Blackout in Canada Letter
A reader from Scotland writes in to The Russell Banner sharing impressions of the blackout era in Canada. The piece describes how lights are masked at night with heavy curtains, the absence of street lighting, and the eerie darkness that unsettles both young and old, likening the town to a black abyss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Russell Banner
Canada
Scotland
Moonlit Sky Over Edinburgh After War Turmoil
A wartime letter from Kate McKinnon in Edinburgh, dated February 15 1940, recalls a tram accident that left him injured yet cheerful. He survived a near fatal event with a remarkable escape as the city’s night sky glowed with searchlights and moonlit spires.
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Notes
Neighborhood Happenings covered a meeting at Mrs T McLennan and plans for a picnic booth. April and March gatherings listed at Mrs Herb Lorimer and Mrs Jas Jackson s homes. Local notices include anniversaries births visits and a school achievement with two students earning high marks.
Local residents return from travels and reunions
Mrs. Bagnall returned home on Saturday from Nut Mountain Sask where she spent several weeks. Mass N. Storey arrived home on Saturday from Winnipeg where she spent the past two months. She was accompanied by Mrs. Crerar. Roy McKinnon of Grandview visited over the weekend with relatives here. He was accompanied by Alice and Don. Kenneth Strugnell of the Winnipeg Grenadier Guards is home on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass N. Storey
Winnipeg
Crerar
Roy McKinnon
Grandview
Alice
Don
Kenneth Strugnell
Winnipeg Grenadier Guards
Silver Beach Ruthenia Weekend Visitors and Health Update
Silver Beach Ruthenia reports weekend visits from Mr and Mrs Iwashko of Oak burn and Mr and Mrs J Wallowetz. Mrs W Angus left for Winnipeg for a short visit. J Hyra and S Hubenski of Grandview visited Ruthenia last week. V Yaworski Sr. is a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital with speedy recovery wishes. S Pawluke of Mears visited relatives Tuesday. B Balaniuk and M Gnutel of Inglis were in the district on business last week.
Ladies Aid and WMS Hold Meeting at Mrs Hamilton Home
The Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. M D Hamilton’s home last Wednesday. Despite many with colds attendance was strong enough for an interesting program led by Mrs. W Stitt with participants Mrs. Breakey Mrs Stitt and Mrs McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
WMS
M. D. Hamilton
W. Stitt
D. McIntyre
Breakey
Stitt
McIntyre
Ladies Aid
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Gift Dance Draws Crowd in Millwood Community
The Joy Makers held a successful Gift Dance drawing gifts every half hour from donated items. Winners included Edith Smith Lloyd Kirk Mrs Ray McAlinden Ernie Kirk Wm Bily Eric Archer Jack Wymer Charlie Campbell Lorna Hallam Mrs Jim Bily Dave Roulston Minnie Bily and Johnnie Wondrasek. Proceeds support tennis court equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Gooda
Binscarth
Pert Horning
Wm. Bily
Ontario
Ewold Schrot
CJGX
Yorkton
Joy Makers
Edith Smith
Lloyd Kirk
Ray McAlinden
Ernie Kirk
Eric Archer
Jack Wymer
Charlie Campbell
Lorna Hallam
Jim Bily
Dave Roulston
Minnie Bily
Johnnie Wondrasek
Directors Appointed To Organize M F A Branch at Russell
D C Reid of Hartney spoke to about 30 farmers in Russell LO OF hall on the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture aims. A Russell branch was organized with a directorate from surrounding districts to appoint officers and form study clubs. C E Whitmer named secretary and to convene directors soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Reid
Hartney
Manitoba Federation of Agriculture
Lo.of. Hall
Reid
Manitoba Federation
Russell
C. E. Whitmer
Seymour Stevens
Woodstock
J. Thickett
Earl Robinson
Craigie
Wm. Thickett
Russell Setter
Brightside
Norman Young
Endcliffe
Bert Robb
Cost to recruit and equip a frontline soldier
It costs two thousand dollars to recruit enlist feed clothe train and deliver a soldier to the front line trenches.
Russell Routs Foxwarren 14-4 in Hockey Clash
Russell defeated Foxwarren 14 to 4 as Lazenby McLellan and Robb led scoring in the first period. Hembrott McKinnon and Schoepp added goals in the second and four more in the fourth as Russell posted a decisive win and improved to 13 wins, 6 losses, 2 ties. The Junior squad beat Swan River 8-2 with Langford Peterson Thom and Yankoski among the scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Lazenby
McLellan
Robb
Hembrott
McKinnon
Schoepp
Hembroff
Mitschke
Page
Adolph
Bob
McMurray
Dunfield
Swan River
Jack Thom
Hubert Peterson
Jack Langford
Allan
Langford
Butch Mather
Peterson
Hich Langford
Powell
Mitey
Yankoski
Brownlee
Gallant
Robinson
Wallace
Cottingham
Geddens
Walport
Wardrops
McKay
Wishart
Mather
Keating
Thom
Browsflee
Hancock
Hembcroft
Nominations Close in Canada House Derby With 672 Entries
The House Derby field lists 672 candidates led by Liberal W. L. Mackenzie King with 240 entries. Dr. Robert Manion's National Conservative is second with 213, and the CCF trails with 96. New colors include W. R. Herridge's 28, while 85 run under Independent and other party labels. Betting odds favor Mackenzie King to win. Manion is expected to be runner up. Track conditions are slow with no improvement expected in 12 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie King
Robert Manion
C.C.F
W. R. Herridge
Whhle
Independent
United Reform
Social Credit
Communist
Mackenzie King
Lesbiscuit
Bob Manion
Burgess Promoted to Kenora Bank Branch
Jimmy Burgess is transferred from Fort William Royal Bank of Canada to accountant at Kenora branch. The Fort William Times Journal notes his departure will be felt by curling and ski clubs and credits him with aiding Dominion ski championships. Wishing him success in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Burgess
Fort ‘William
Royal Bank of Canada
Kenora
Fort William
The
Royal Bank
Curling Club
Lake of the Woods
Inglis Curlers Host Turkey Supper After Challenge Game
A Russell rink won a challenge match at Inglis Tuesday evening and joined the Inglis curlers for a turkey supper at the Inglis Hotel. The winning rink was skipped by Thos. Jackson with teammates Kenzie Cammidge Scotty Hansen H McDonald Inglish Chas. Adolphe Frankie Matheson George Bicknell Jack Malinsky and Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Inglis
Thos. Jackson
Kenzie Cammidge
Palm Sunday at Knox United Church Service Schedule
Knox United Church lists a Palm Sunday message The Spiritual Warrior at 11 am. A Sunday School session at 12. A 2 pm Easter season music service featuring What re These and God So Loved The World. A study titled The Man Who Might Have Been examines Judas Iscariot and the hidden factors behind his ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stainer
Judas Iscariot
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. McDonagh
Caroline M
Lyon Richardson
Saskatoon
Silverton
J. Allen
J. Minshull
J. Hyde
W. McFarlane
D.C. Stewart
L. Callin
R. Callin
R. Flynn
J. D. Hyde
Mrs. Thorpe
Verne Lazenby
Leavens
Smith
Leila Taylor
Bevis
Dora Marsh
Guy Coulter
T. Jackson
John Jackson
Annie Adams
Frank Matheson
Geo. Sparrow
Nelliene Leifer
McMurchy
Truewan Lamb
Heather McIntyre
R. Man
Margetts
Beryl Forsyth
Manitoba
Kate McKinnon
Edinburgh
T. McLennan
Herb. Lorimer
Betty
Amice Robin
H. Merton
Minnedosa
George Mackie
Timberton
R. Breckenridge
J. C. Smith
J. McKay
Eric Hertlein
Irene ‘Thompson
Silver Beach
Ruthenia
Mary McPhail
Shoal Lake Hospital
M.F.A
al Russell
Sid Allen
Kinnon
Yankoskie
J. Burgess
Inglis Curlers
Knox United Church
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