Busby Heads Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Thirty seven town men met in the Council Chamber to organize the Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce with C G Busby presenting the constitution and slate of officers including Chatman vice chairman Nolan past chairman Robertson secretary treasurer Sanderson committee chairs and St John publicity. The group set meeting nights monthly chose committees and outlined aims to promote community understanding and improve local social and economic needs. Membership open to residents over 18 with age rules for office and committee roles, a $1 fee, regular meetings and an October annual session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Russell ‘Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hembroft
C.G. Busby
Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chatman
C. G. Busby
G. A Nolan
Frank Robertson
B.C. Sanderson
Bill “Marry
Lou Hemproff
Len Margetts
W. K. St. John
Lorne Carter
D. R. NgDougald
Bill Barry
W. J. Cn
HS. Hembroff
Bill Hoffman
Len Margett
George Smelite
George Bicknell
Russell Meadows
Clarence Madidl
W. K. St." John
Coleman Cristall
Jack Robert
Ton
HR. Barry
AJ. Sheffield
Vin. Newsham
D. R. McDougald
R. C
Smeltie
Stan Bicknell
Lloyd Hembrott
Ony Yankoski
Howard Kennedy
Dominion of Canada
Commonwealth of British Nations
Chamber
Russell
Auction sale of Mrs Mary Kudin stock and farm assets
Staples and Braendie, auctioneers, promote the sale of Mrs Mary Kudin's stock, farm implements, buildings, and household effects. The sale occurs four miles northeast of Pensville on Tuesday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kudin
Pensville
Staples & Braendie
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Sports Roundup
Mies Sybu Henderson of Winnipeg visits her parents in the area. The Ladies Social Society met at Ira Woodard's for March. April plans at Mrs Thompson's include a plant exchange. Shellmouth hockey teams beat the local squad last Wednesday. Ring crowds Saturday night enjoyed hockey between Jetrils and schoolboys, with the boys winning. A well attended whist drive and dance followed at the previous Friday event, hosted by Mrs G Cornell and Jack Robinson with music by Lilian and D J Robinson. Winters prizes went to Lilian Robinson and Murray Rommson, with consolation to Mrs J Barrington and D J Robinson. Lunch and dancing capped the evening. Saturday featured a hockey return between Bavalaw Juniors and Crosby Maple Leafs, Crosby winning 6-4. lunch afterward at the schoolhouse. The school rink serves as a healthy outlet for local boys, fostering sport and camaraderie. James Smyth of Gerald, Sask, 17, visited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Sybu Henderson
Winnipeg
Ladies’ Social Society
Ira Woodard
Bavelaw
Ingleside
Crosby
G. Cornell
Jack Robinson
Lilian Robinson
D. J. Robinson
Mss
Murray Rom
Irs
J. Barrington
Crosby Maple Leafs
James Smyth
Gerald
Shellmouth amateur night at community hall draws big crowd
Lad Fee Aid staged a successful event last Friday with Herbert Krowaldt as Master of Ceremonies. Albert Wershler won first in yeodeling, Irene Patterson and Jean Davidson second with a set, Jon Wishart and Isabelle Williams third with a tap dance. Lunch followed. Achievement Day for Homecraft groups Tuesday featured displays a programme and lunch. Ed Garnett left Wednesday for Winnipeg to resume work.
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Ladfee’ Aid
Herbert Krowaldt
Albert Wershler
Yeodelling
Irene Patterson
Jean Davidson
Jon Wishart
Isabelle Williams
Dence
Ed. Garnett
Winnipeg
Dropmore Honors Bird Birth Announcement and Bridge Match
Dropmore congratulates Mr and Mrs Frank Bird on the birth of a daughter born March 10. Mr and Mrs J Herbert and daughter spent the past week with relatives in Shellmouth. A bridge return contest in Castleavery between Dropmore and Chathvery Bridge clubs had twelve couples per district. Dropmore scored the high points by a very small margin. Vin Robb returned home from Ontario Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bird
Daugh
J. Herbert
Dauzter
Shellmouth
Castleavery Acho
Dropmore
Chathvery
Vin Robb
Ontario
Harrowby Youth Plays Draw Largest Crowd of Season
Harrowby Young People presented two plays on Friday March 17 drawing the season’s largest audience. Casts included Cameron Collins Reg Self George Dita Nan Scobie Clara Dilts Mary Percy in Uncle George Pops In and Hector Walker Norris Cronk Dorothy Grainger Loy Tyefacher in The Ghost Was Fast. Ingleside Orchestra provided interlude music. Community notices mention Schoor closure due to flu and local visits by Mia Elmo Carter and D Grainger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrowby
Uncle George Pops
Cameron Collins
Reg Self
George Dita
Nan Scobie
Clara Dilts
Mary Percy
Dorothy Grainger
Hector Walker
Norris Cronk
Lo-y Tyefacher
Robin Walker
Mise D. Grainger
Angusville
Craigie Hockey Team Wins at Millwood Sunday
Craigie hockey team added another win in Millwood on Sunday March 19. Sid Thorpe bought the McConnell farm and plans to move in soon. W. T. Storey and his mother prepare to return to their home farm. Bruce Shaw has been confined to bed for several days with an unspecified flu illness.
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Craigie
Millwood
Sid Thorpe
McConnell
W. T. Storey
Bruce Shaw
Birdtail Airs and Local Happenings in Gordon Area
George Fardett returns from the city while W A Craig improves after three months in bed. Mr and Mrs W Pelton come back from Gilbert Plains to Gordon Plant's. Alex Cleland keeps his saw mill busy as visiting friends arrive. Sam Crookshanks sick, wishes for a speedy recovery. St Patricks evening drew a large crowd in Valley hall. An old district horse died after many years with Gordon Plant. Spring assizes at Minnedosa include Frank Cleland and Thos Sinclair. J L Manders expected back for summer activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fardett
Ity
W. A. Craig
W. Pelton
Gilbert Plains
Gordon Plant
Wm. Crookshanks
Alex. Cleland
George Fardell
Angus Rill
Gordon Breke
Minnedosa
Frank Cleland
Thos Sinclair
Alex Andrews
J. L. Manders
Russell Hockey Club fundraiser aims for clean slate
The Russell Hockey Club sponsors a senior hockey tournament at Russell Rink on Friday March List to raise funds for a fresh start. Town and district residents will be admitted, with proceeds supporting a stronger team this year. The club reports 2008 improvements and hopes to compare favorably with past squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hockey Club
Russell Rink
Ruswell
Yester
Dunn Bros Win Big at Brandon Winter Fair
Dunn Bros returned from the Brandon Winter Fair held last week pleased with their herd of purebred cattle. Prizes included second and third in the 12 to 18 month bull class, third and fourth in the 12 bull class 18 to 24 months, second in the 24 to 30 month bull class, third in the open 700 to 900 pound class, and fifth in the 100 to 900 pound pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Bros
Brandon
Dune Bros
Hell
World News in Brief and European tensions rise
The report notes Prime Minister Chamberlain's unified stance against Hitler's actions in Southeast Europe. It cites Romania resisting German demands amid borders strain, signaling potential eastern strikes. Other items cover Manitoba junior hockey, sale of stock at Dunn Bros, Romanian political shifts, and a Britain France backed anti aggression declaration with potential wider signatories including Russia Poland and Greece.
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Europe
Britain
France
Russia
Poland
Rumania
Jugoslavia
Greece
Turkey
Bulgaria
Russell Junior Seed Grain Growers Form in Russell
A junior farmers group in Russell formed the Russell Junior Seed Grain Growers led by president W. Porsyth and secretary treasurer R. Peddie. They plan two acre plots of RL9T51 rust resistant wheat and other members will grow two acres of Renown. A March 6 meeting covered seed wheat and weed studies with papers on Bulletin No 137. Membership closes March 24 with fees to R. Peddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Carter
L Ft the
Russell Junior Seed Grain Growers
W. Porsyth
B. Tenbrink
R. Peddie
Glasman
R. J. Stevens
R. J. Peddie
Dept. of Agriculture
Otstawa
Russell Junior Seed Grain Grow Fers
Russell bred horses take top honors at winter fair
Horses bred at the Russell Horse Breeding Station dominated Brandon Fair classes for hunters and jumpers. Red Jubal by Jubal Barry won the R. B. Hunter trophy and was named champion saddle horse, while Sunshine secured multiple wins in jumpers and saddle events. Merry Marquis offspring led the young horse divisions, and Jubal Early proved a premier saddle horse sire with owner H R Barry expressing pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Horse Breeding
Brandon Fair
Red Jubal
Jubal Barry
R. B. Hunter
Indy Bd
Sunshine
Merry Marquis
Jubal Early
H. R. Barry
Reora
Errata: wrong ending swapped in Spring story headline
A publishing error on page two corrected the misprint where the headline Sure pigna of Spring should replace Bijou Theatre. The correction aligns the intended headline with the proper page placement and theater reference.
Biou Theatre Announces Upcoming Screen Season
The Biou Theatre unveils a lineup featuring Carefree with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire plus a Walt Disney Review cartoon. Also shows Youth Marches On by the Oxford Group and James Cagney in Something To Sing About. Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy star in The Girl of the Golden West, and You Cant Take It With You, 1938 academy award winner, is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Rofers
Pred Astaire
Oxford Group
James Cagney
Jeanette McDonald
Nelson Eddy
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Russell Lacrosse Club
Provident
W. J. Doig
T. A. Wright
N. Briggs
J A Fraser
Beamish
M. McPadden
C W. Thom
Raseall
D. Kippas
J. W. Carre
Matheson
Patton
Clee
Mame
T. H. Halling
Rossburn
Asessippi Mission Band
Offthore
Mise Thring
Miss Cammidge
Robert Cammidge
Gulte
Wiss Clement
Mise McLenm
Alex McKay
Norval Baptie
Rucellum
Emerson Vty
Kelper
Field Ad
Silverton
Assensor Clee
Tee
Megson Pasenan
Laneen
W. W. W. Wien
Dr. Swalloe
E. Leifer
L. ©. Swindell
Haytt Leaple
R. Smellie
A. G. Smeilie
Northwestern Binekamithe and Woodworkers Association
Russell Sod
Hay Gilleapie
P. Paquet
Wil
Trosee
Dropmare
A. H. Goodbun
B. Bradley-Hunt
R. ©. Goodbun
Inglis
Fnhead
Russel-Dropmore
Roy A. Stevens
George Robb
HB. Goodbun
N. W. Young
Bryant
Bert Robb
T. €. Garnett
Wm. Sudbury
L. C. Boulton
Endclitre
Prince Albert
Sykon
C. Pagan
Gerald Hooper
R. Orhas
W. Wileman
George ‘Promer
Christ Church
G. Busby
Chamber of Commerce
Endcliffe
World News
Chamberlain
Hitler
Romania
Brando Elks
Manitoba
Fort William
Vents
Brosov
Carol
National Conservative Party
R. J. Manion
Lloyd Underwritera Today
Canada
Aintree
Dominion
House of Commons
Norman Rogers
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Alberta
Edmonton
RC. M. P
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