Rossburn notices and local moves and a serious accident
Reports of residents moving to and from Rossburn include Henry Gordon joining the King house, Saskatoon visitor Mrs Brandridge, and Norman Locke taking the Livery business May 1. The Oddfellows sermon marked Sunday service. A serious accident near town injured Donald Sinclair’s family when a runaway team toppled a vehicle. Minnie Sinclair suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
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Henry Gordon
King House
R Brandridge
Saskatoon
Ruddick
Shoal
Norman Locke
Locke
Oddfellows
Birtle
Kello
Donald Sinclair
Alex
Miss Minnie
O’brien
Russell Local News Highlights Spring Activities and War Efforts
Arbor Day and clean-up week set the town timetable while Miss Laura Hill returns from Toronto. May 7 initiation at the Rebekah lodge. IT Club dance May 16 at Mr Gray's farm to aid overseas causes. Howard Gillies returns from Winnipeg for a sore leg as new military service exemptions face scrutiny. Dominion government to register all Canadians ages 16 to 60. Duhrouge opens a general store in Russell on May 16. Judge Mickle improving in Rochester after surgery. fuel shortages threaten next winter's westward supply. County court revisions note three appeals with a $500 rebate to J Hill. Red Cross sewing at Mrs Beamish's May 3 chain tea. YMCA war work drive targets 6 000 boys pledging $100 each. Bazaar May 4 at Presbyterian Ladies' Aid. Local veterans’ services, church addresses, and wartime drives fill the week. May bank hours shortened to Wednesday afternoons starting May 9. Russell police magistrate A B Callin marks 30 years in office. Local officials plan to upgrade gas supply with tar extractor tech due to pea coal shortage.
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Laura Hill
Toronto
Rebekah’s
Silverton
Gray
Howard Gillies
Boulton
Winnipe Hospital
Dominion
Canada
Winnipeg
J Hill
Res Dent
Home Economic Society
Beamish
Red Cross
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Oldfelows
Rebbekah
Russell Lodges
Order
Ferrier
Sergt-Major Larkin
MCA
Presbyterian Church
Sergi Larxin
Harrowby and Ingleside Red Cross Notes
The fortnightly Red Cross notes a tea hosted by Mrs J Andrews on April 27 with strong turnout and drives. Mr Andrews donated over 800 dollars. next tea by Mrs A Bennett senior on May 11 at 3 pm. A care bag was sent to headquarters and a letter of thanks from Miss Freda Lee for a 15000 dollar donation.
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Red Cross
J. Andrews
Andrews
A Bennett
Freda Lee
Corr
Lee
Red Cross Society
Marchwell
Sask
Harrowby and Ingleside Red Cross Society
Birth notes from Madill Nichol Pettigrew families
In Madill at Russell a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs E Madill on April 27. In Silverton a son was born to Mr and Mrs Archie Nichol on April 28. In Weet a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W A Pettigrew on April 28.
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Madill
Russell
E Madill
Nichol
Silverton
Archie Nichol
Pettigrew
Weet
Apiadi
Presentation to Rev Ashcroft after Vista service
After six years in Vista Rev Ashcroft left on Tuesday for a new field at Shellmouth. Friends gathered at the Manse and presented a purse of 76 dollars to Mr and Mrs Ashcroft. Culross representatives WB Martin and Jas Halliday spoke warmly, and the reverend thanked the community. The Ashcrofts depart with good wishes.
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Vista
R Ashcroft
Shellmouth
Ashcroft
WB Martin
Jas Halliday
Culross
Sock Shower Proceeds Reported at Mrs Secker Home
Russell Red Cross notes show 26 pair socks and one dollar cash raised at Saturday sock shower held at the home of Mrs Secker. A society meeting is set for Monday night at 330 at Mrs Sharman's home and a good attendance is requested.
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Secker
Sharman
Dutch West Indies Export Ban Reaches United States
The Dutch government prohibits exports from the Dutch West Indies to the United States. Newfoundland implements conscription and prolongs parliament. Reports from Russia cite minor revolutions aiming to restore the monarchy and reset Germany.
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Holland
Dutch West Indies
United States
Newfoundland
Russia
Ermany
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Merchants Bank
Montreal
E. Lucas
Suntoy
Tsi
Goth
International Harvester
Setter
Plymouth Rock
Jas Kea, Jr
Buie
Plymouth
Barnardo
Wolfson
Mr Mather
Mather
W. ]. Bates
Rossburn
A Duhrouge
Brandon
Staples
Judge Mickle
Rochester
Minn
Marquette
Silver Creek
Russell Town
Binscorth Village
YMCA
Emmie Lyon
Havelock Madill
A B Callin
Messrs
Ws W. Wilson
RK More
J S Warrington
Souris
Rev Ashcroft
Russell Red Cross
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