1946 Fair and Races plans revealed for July event
Russell Agricultural Society leaders outlined the 1946 Fair and Races set for July 18 and 19 with prize revisions, expanded grandstand attractions, and new associate directors. A curling hall reconstruction was proposed, donors to bear costs, and improvements to grounds, midway shows by E. J. Casey, and Welcome Home Day for district service personnel were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell Ring Committee
Agricultural Society
Dir Seles
George Rea
Bert Robb
J. Kieper
E. Hamond
J. Jackson
E. C. Sanderson
D. R. McDonald
Leroy Stevens
Lawrence
Honey
Mike Gallant
Russell Curling Club
Memorial Avenue
J. H. McLennan
E. J. Casey
Smallpox Warning and Local Political Notes from The Banner
Notices warn trespassers on the Reserve face prosecution due to smallpox risk. Russell Conservatives choose A L Bonnycastle to stand in the next election. Mullins pursues extending C N R line to the boundary. Russell may become a divisional rail point as C N R officials visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservative
Russell
A. L. Bonnycastle
A. Mullins
Europe
C.N.R
Inglis Red Cross Elects Officers For 1946
Inglis Red Cross announces its 1946 officers led by President H. M. Hansen and Vice President W. G. Bradley. Secretary treasurer is Mrs. H. Lorimer. Women’s committee convenor is Mrs. B Richardson, sewing convenor Mrs. Brendenridge, knitting convenor Miss, quilts convenor Mrs. John Jackson, hamper fund convenor Mrs. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Hansen
W. G. Bradley
H. Lorimer
Women's Working Committee
B. Richardson
Bredenridge
John Jackson
Hender
Juniors End Season With Burst of Speed
Russell’s Juniors end season with a 7 to 5 win over Foxwarren Junior B finals. Calvin Thorpe of Foxwarren, formerly with Winnipeg Rangers, played in the lineup. The charity game benefited Lay Yankoski, attendance disappointing. Pete Wiley refereed with two penalties issued, both teams one each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Foxwarren
Rcal
Calvin Thorpe
Winnipeg Rangers
Lay Yankoski
Poyllis Coultis
Russell Hatchery
New Hampshire
Women's Institute Meeting Notes and Local Notices
INGLIS The Monthly Women's Institute meeting was held at Mrs Jno Adams home with nine members present. April meeting set for Mrs Gibson's home. Mathly Ladies Aid met at Mrs B Richardson's with fourteen members and one visitor. reports, Bible reading, and social time noted. Mrs Seifert injured in accident. sympathy offered to Davidson family. Mrs Gillies nursing at Sacred Heart hospital. Mrs Jean Metnis left for recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Jno. Adams
Manitoba Hospital Service Association
Gibson
Mathly Ladies’ Aid
B. Richardson
Herb Adams
Davidson
Victoria Gillies
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Jean Metnnis
Winceeres Ee
Fourth Sunday in Lent Family Service at Christ Church
On the fourth Sunday in Lent the parish observes Mothering Sunday with a family service at Christ Church. A 12:30 p.m. church school and a 7 p.m. evensong and sermon are planned, with a special broadcast at 4 p.m. Rev. Canon I. A. Norris leads the service. All parish families are urged to attend corporate worship with mothers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon I. A. Norris
Ckxtt
Church of England
Christ Church
Russell Pentecostal Mission Loaf Service Schedule
Russell Pentecostal church announces Sunday School at 1 PM followed by devotional at 2 30 PM Friday Bible Study and Prayer at 5 PM. Activities labeled Rampage format reflect a local church timetable and include a Friday evening prayer session and weekday devotion.
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Russell Pentecostal ‘Mission
Hal
Local notices of weddings and returning servicemen
The text records a planned wedding with the bride joining her husband to establish a home. It notes a quilting bee at Mrs Richard son's home where Red Cross quilts were completed and Mrs Richardson received a token for organizing lunches at the rink. It mentions Miss Catherine Jackson staying with her parents in Winnipeg and Mrs Donnie Jackson convalescing at the Jacksons' home. LAC J C Jackson of the RC AF returned from overseas. Clifton has spent two years abroad in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and is glad to be home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Red Cross
Catherine Jackson
Winnipeg
Donnie Jackson
Thos. Jackson
Lac
J. C. Jackson
RCAF
T. Jackson
Clifford
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Divine Estimate and My Worst Enemy at Knox United Church
Knox United Church presents two sermons by J E McNeill MA BD, with services at 11 am and 7 pm. The minister promotes an early divine lesson followed by a personal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E McNeill
Mrs Martha Jane Davidson Dies Suddenly in Russell Ontario
Funeral held at Knox United church for Martha Jane Davidson born 1866 in Toronto. She married W. C. Davidson in 1886, widowed 1937, retired to Russell in 1929. Survived by three daughters Myrtle Elsie and Lucinda, two sons Wellington and James, and several siblings. Two sons Nelson and Robert died in World War I. Burial at Russell Cemetery with wall bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Davidson
Knox United Church
J. E. McNeill
Russell Cemetery
Chas Jas. Newell
D. R. McDonald
J. G. Kippan
Ken Smith
Jas. Jackson
Martha J. Burrows
Toronto
Owen Sound
Out
W. C. Davidson
Russell
Lucinda
Roblin
Elsie
Rusell
Wellington
James
Winnipeg
Scott Davidson
Northleigh
Alta
Len Davidson
Cracknell
Robert Caldwell
Vancouver
New Rink Feasibility Pinches Agricultural Curling Debate
The Sinth Column notes a plan to merge an agricultural hall with a curling rink, with land, timber, and partial funding offered by the society. Curlers must decide what they can contribute to make the duo viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Curling Club
Foxwarren Captures School Hockey Shield
Foxwarren defeated Russell Collegiate 11 to 3 to win the school hockey shield on Monday evening at Binscarth ee. Russell led scorers included Charlie Buchanan with two goals and Jack Mather, as Foxwarren's lineup featured Lougheed, Low, Thorpe, Fowler, Murray, and others in a dominant effort on poor ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Foxwarren
Binscarthee
J Charlie Buchanan
Jack Mather
C. Lougheed
D. Low
IC. Thorpe
M. Fowler
A. Murray
B. Low
T. Webster
D. Graham
K. Wotton
G. Hamstock
A. Leifer
J. Gillespie
J. Keating
C. Buch
Auan
C. Simms
B. Anderson
G. Davidson
J. Mather
M. Glasman
J. Langford
April ration calendar coupons become valid dates
The April ration schedule lists M and R and S series coupons entering validity. M 29 to M 30 become valid, M 31 on April 4, M 32 on April 1, M 33 on April 18, M 34 on April 25, while M 1 to M 28 expired March 31. Butter coupons R 1 to R 4 are valid, R 5 on April 4, R 6 on April 18, with a butter value per pound. Sugar coupons S 1 to S 4 now valid, and S 6 and S 7 valid April 1, 46, while 46 to 70 expired March 31. An unnamed $ coupon also becomes valid on April 4.
RCAF to organize New Amateur Radio Association
In Winnipeg Arthur W. Morley provincial organizer announced plans for a new nation wide amateur radio association sponsored by the Royal Canadian Air Force. It will include civilian and service hams and remain non military while open to all licensed amateurs. RCAF units will operate clubs with Air Force operating Procedure and provided crystals. Interested parties should contact A W Morley 26 Lennox Ave St Vital Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Arthur W. Morley
Royal Canadian Air Force
RCAF
Air Force
Ayone
A. W. Morley
Lennox Ave
St. Vital
Man
Business Girls Hold Welcome to Canada Shower
Mrs J M McKinnon was honored at a Welcome to Canada Shower hosted by the Russell Business Girls Club with Mrs J A McKinnon assisting. The event followed a reception at her home on Wednesday afternoon and evening, showcasing local community hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinnon
J. M. McKinnon
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Banner
G. H. Wheatley
W. T. Murphy
Banner Staff
Viscount
Sask
Endcliffe
E. C. Pagan
A. Murchie
B. ‘H. Newman; Vice - President, H. Cowie
F. H. Burley
D. H. Hooper
Theo. A. Burrows Co
Tasue
D.E. Boulton
Manitoba Horse
Russell School
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Lord Nelson
HMS. Victory
Ace— Tassue
Crosby
Royal Bank
Jamieson
Cochrane, Alta
Wm. Laycock
Mr. Greig
Imperial Oil Ltd
CPR
Board of Trade
C.P.R. Weather Man
Earle Keating
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Inglis Red Cross
Lloyd Wiley
Lougheed
Law Thorpe
Law
McCred
Inglis
Russell, Man
Women's Work Committee
The
Council
W.I
Chamber of Commerce of Canada
Manitoba
Dominion Mortgage and Investments Association
Ducks Unlimited
Frank C. Ward
Russell Game and Fish Association
Odd Fellows’ Hell
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