Smallpox Epidemic Spurs School Closures in 1901
In the March 21 1901 issue, the smallpox outbreak causes excitement east of the reserve at Lizard Point. Three Silver Creek schools close and vaccinations are underway. J W Jackson of Indian Head secures a position at the Barnardo Home. A new dam is planned at Mississippi with timber contract awarded to William Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizard Point
Silver Creek
J. W. Jackson
Indian Head
Barnardo
Aseasippi
Wm. Thompson
25 Years Ago 1916 Royal Welcome At Station
Large crowd gathers at the station as enlistees from Russell and Mae are welcomed. The page notes a ceremonial reception and a sense of pride as men enlist, with local residents participating in the salute and gathering.
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Cardggeadhnales Royal
Russell and
Mae
Art Ste
Broadcast address on CKX Brandon March 25
An address will air over CKX Brandon on Tuesday March 25 from 6.45 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event details the official schedule and serves as a public notice.
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Brandon
Ofeluck
Obituary for Anne Isabelle Burrows Vinnell
Anne Isabelle Burrows born February 19 1875 in Lake Charles Ontario married James Vinnell in 1898. She taught in Russell Ontario then moved to Neepawa in 1919 and Franklin in 1925 retired there in 1899. She died March 7 after long service in the Russell Rossburn district leaving a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vinnell
Sonean
Fanel
Franklin
Anne Isabelle Burrows
Lake Charles County
Grey
Ontario
Russell
Neepawa
Vinnell
Assembling an Avro Anson Trainer Aircraft
A World War II Avro Anson trainer aircraft is shown in the maintenance shed, with technicians guiding assembly of engines and avionics. The image captures the aircraft as a key training tool for bomber crew preparation amid wartime production.
Endcliffe School House Duet Event Teased
Neighborhood notices announce a March 21 program at the school house starting 8 p m featuring Edith Laycock violin Miss Mildred Laycock piano and a dialogue by Katie Kendel The Laycocks Tom Teasel and Gertie Gieb provide dance music amid social hour and piano pieces Orland Kendel has returned home after six weeks away.
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Edith
Laycock
Mildred
Miss the Next
Katie Kendel
Sally
Laycocks
Tom Teasel
Gertie Gieb
Orland Kendel
Seaeaeee Ss
Sway” Rel
Community notes from Angusville and district events
A busy week in Angusville with a Red See Lass Sepre fundraiser, Ladies Aid quiz night winners Mrs. John Bells and John Chaytor, and a WMS quilting bee. Silver Creek Council met, MV A C company reducing meetings to weekly, and Pegny Lewis crowned Battleford Carnival queen. Parish social events included sleigh outings and a John Nield gathering.
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South Group
John Bell
John Chaytor
Silver Creek
Alton Cowan
John Nield
M.V.A
Pegny Lewis
Br. H. W. Lewis
Battleford
Shellmouth Dick Garnett Plans Hudson Bay Post Trip
Shellmouth Dick Garnett of the H B Co spent the weekend at home en route to a Hudson Bay post in northern Alberta. N Patterson departed for Winnipeg last week.
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Dick Garnett
H. B. Co
Hudson Bay
Alberta
N. Patterson
Winnipeg
Harrowby Marks Mrs McKinnon 85th Birthday
Mrs M McKinnon celebrated her 85th birthday on March 13. Miss Ruth Bailey visited friends in Winnipeg for a few days. Mrs Jack Bhipp and her son from Trail attended a Union meeting in Winnipeg on Sunday.
Wind sor Ontario visitor and local notes in brief
Glen Elmo Miss Nellie Korloyk of Windsor Ontario visits her Wind sor family. The four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Olynisk died of chicken pox. funeral held Thursday. Steve Rogaski returns from Ontario where he worked as a lumber camp cook. Glen Elmo school district plans a four act play in March to aid the war effort. Ted Deday and son visited Winnipeg last week.
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Nellie Korloyk
Windsor
Ontario
Anton Olynisk
Steve Rogaski
Ontrio
Gien Elmo
Ted Deday and Son
Winnipeg
Dropmore Sailor Enlists After Brief Town Visit
Bill Githooy of Dropmore spent a few days in town before departing to join the Royal Canadian Navy. The Red Cross hosts a whist drive and Treasure Trail contest this Friday.
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Bill Githooy
Dropmore
Royal Canadian Navy
The
Red Cross
Russell riding election follows writs and open field
Election writs by Premier Bracken push Russell riding into a singular contest. Hon J B Amuriths resignation opens the field. Peddie’s CCF nomination likely to face a Coalition challenger. CCF reaffirmed Peddie. McLennan or Wilson named as possible Coalition candidates. Convention set for March 26 in Russell. Deputy Returning Officer Geo A Allen to receive nominating papers by April 12. voters list to be prepared without personal enumeration in rural areas.
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John Bracken
Russell
J. B. ‘Amuriths
Peddie
R. Cameron McLennan
W. W. W. Wilson
Vention
Geo. A. Allen, Russell
Grandview Girls Lose 2-0 In Local Hockey Doubleheader
Grandview girls fall 2-0 to the local team as Wilda Adolphe and Betty Page score. Rita Hoffman and Verna Mcintyre anchor the defense while Grandview’s L Crossley J Rud ock B Parrott R Mills O Carins O man participate. Juniors press early with Wishart and Keating scoring as Grandview battles fatigue in the final period.
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Grandview
Grandview Girls
Wilda Adolphe
Betty Page
Rita Hoffman
Verna Mcintyre
L. Crossley
J. Rudock
B. Parrott
R. Mills
O. Carrins
Oman
W. Adolphe
T Ie
Nich
Wishart
Keating
Oakburns at Juniors in Friday Hockey Showdown
The Sixth Column reports a big hockey night at the local rink with Oakburns visiting the Juniors on Friday evening. It urges fans from Silverton Angusville and Rossburn to turn out since there are few games left this season.
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Oakburn
Knox United Church to Hold Sunday Evening Service
Members of the Young Peoples Union will assist in the service at 7 pm Sunday. Brief addresses will be given by Messrs. R. Smellie Jr and Charlie Keating. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Peoples Union
Messrs. R. Smellie, Jr
Charlie Keating
Hockey teams attend annual service in United Church
About 3000 people attended the annual service for local hockey teams held at the United Church on Sunday evening. Rev. J. E. McNiell commended the players for a splendid season and the Young Peoples' Union met afterward at Mrs. Madill's home.
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United Church
J. E. McNiell
Young Peoples’ Union
Madill
C F CANDIDATE SUPPORTS BRACKEN IN WAR WHILE CCF BACKS UNITY
The Russell CCF executive met in Russell Friday night with Joseph Huston presiding. They endorsed the November policy and backed Premier Bracken's non partisan administration to curb party abuse. Hedrick J. Peddie’s candidacy was reaffirmed and electors were invited to support the CCF to avoid wartime campaigning and aid emergency conditions. They also urged united support for the Sirois report principles.
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Russell Ccf
Russell
Joseph Huston
Rossburn
C.cf
Bracken
Hedrick J. Peddie
CCF
United Suport
Sirois
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Peter Crystall
Minnie Greenstone
Alex
Vancouver
Coleman
C. Crystal Edmonton
M. Crystall
B. Crystall
Edmonton
A. Rob
Bruce
Endcliffe
Angusville
Shellmouth
Harrowby
Glen Elmo
McLennan
Wilson
Granview
Silverton
Knox United Church
C.F
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