Silver Creek Tennis Club Formed With Officers
A tennis club was formed at Silver Creek with Mel Anderson as president Peter L. Hyde as vice president Gordon Kippan as secretary treasurer Miss E G Shaw and Messrs Crerar and McKay as committee. Strathclair Shoal Lake Birtle and Russell teams compete in the 8 series of the football league. Rossburn baseball club organized with Dr J W Evans president Wm Young and W W Johnston vice-presidents C H Staples secretary R W Peden treasurer Thos Peden Jr manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
Mel. Anderson
Peter L. Hyde
Gordon Kippan
E.G. Shaw
Village council to buy coats for fire brigade
A 1910 item notes the village council decided to purchase coats and hats for the fire brigade. It also records a Winnipeg wedding on April 18 between Dr DuVal James Matthews of Millwood and Miss M A Pike of Shaftesbury England, plus a tennis match lineup for Binscorth versus Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuVal James Matthews
Millwood
M. A. Pike
Shaftesbury
England
Winnipeg
Binscorth
Russell
Dyer
Nelson
Woodiwiss
N. Lee
T. Temple
F. Foster
S. Boulton
H. Boulton
Lee
Messrs. R. Boulton
W. L. Ney
W. McAthey
Christ Church Sunday Schedule Notes and Evensong
Sunday School at 12 30 p m and Evensong at 7 p m conducted by Mr D E Boulton. The brief notice lists service times and the officiant for a church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. ‘Boulton
May 9 Public Meeting Takes On Democracy Question
Dr. W. C. Graham of Winnipeg will speak in Russell on Thursday May 9 at 6 30 pm. The third Winnipeg Canadian Club address in the series is sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce with aim to boost attendance and surpass prior crowds as neighbors are urged to attend and bring others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Graham
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Canadian Club
Russell and District
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Russell
Rossburn Fair List Ready for Distribution
The Rossburn Agricultural Society's 1940 prize lists are with secretary W. T. McDonald and ready for distribution. Rossburn Fair and Sports is set for July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Fair
Rossburn Agricultural Society
W. T. McDonald
Rossburn
Prize Winners at A N Veterans Opening Dance
The A N Veterans opening Saturday night dance drew over 700 people with frequent prize drawings. Prizes donated by local businesses were awarded in merchandise and cash, recognizing numerous attendees including Margaret Jamieson, K W Shentag, Eleanor Lindsay, Jim Ward, Winnifred Tocd, and many others. The event announced continued weekly dances through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & N. Veterans
Billy Thom
Ruth Ziprick
Lorna Bennett
Les Weir
Frank Bily
W.todoriuk
Betty Wershler
Rudolph Heiduk
A. K. E. McLennan
Howard Set
Card of Thanks A N Veterans thank prize donors
The A and N Veterans express gratitude to numerous individuals and businesses for prize donations for the opening Saturday night dance. Names include D R McDougald E P Stewart W Hancock Queen’s Hotel P H Nelson W W Wilson Dr Brownlee Dr Shaw Grand Central Hotel J J Crowe Lumber Co J Nolan J A Glen Dr C C Graham Joe Deschamps A K E McLennan Miss Elsie Davidson Fontaine’s Bakery A Astbury W Fenton Frank Clement L Margetts Oscar Dimond A Mather B Fox Louis Malinsky Club Cafe Frank Robertson Ford Dealer John Wishira F Misztur J Gallant H Bell Geo Smellie W Needham Peter Pacy Lottie Smith Punch Leifer George Bicknell Imperial Oil Joe Cross B A Oil Jack Robertson Manager North Star Oil Dauphin Beverages Mrs K Beatty Bijou Theatres Ledingham’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. McDougald
E. P. Stewart
W. Hancock
Queen's Hotel
P. H. Nelson
W. W. W. Wilson
Dr. Brownlee
Dr. Shaw
Grand Central Hotel
J. J. Crowe Lumber Co
J. Nolan
J. A. Glen
C. C. Graham
Joe Deschamps
A. K. E. McLennan
The
Russell Banner
Lottie Smith
Punch Leifer
George Bicknell
Imperial Oil
Joe Cross
B.A. Oil
Jack Robertson
North Star Oil
Dauphin Beverages
Mrs. K. Beatty
Bijou Theatres
Ledingham's
Neighborhood Happenings in Inglis District
Maurice Shnider returns home after first year at United College. Mr. Bezo Sr. dies at son Ed Bezo's home and is buried at Freefield Cemetery. Enid Coulter visits home. Jean Richardson sails to Winnipeg. Harry Armstrong and Joan drive to Winnipeg, return with a new Mercury. Ossie Graham visits from Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fischer and Mary Murdoch travel to Tilston and Regina. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. Wiest on a newborn girl at Sacred Heart Hospital. Haney family from Bittle visit district. Achievement Day for girls clothing clubs and boys woodwork held under Wi supervision. Inglis groups led by Mrs. Roy Dwyer, Mrs. Lori mer, L. Woodkey, Morgan. Asessippi club led by Mrs. J. Dawson on display. Speakers Miss Jessie Stewart and Inspector Kerr. Music and poetry items directed by Miss Hay and Miss Bell. Boulton school play well received. Congratulatory remarks from Miss Stewart. Boys’ work supervised by C. Kuhn and F. Woodkey. Mrs. H. Armstrong presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Shnider
United College
Bezo Sr
Ed. Bezo
Freefield
Enid Coulter
Jean Richardson
Winnipeg
Harry Armstrong
Joan
Mercury
Ossie Graham
Joe Fischer
Mary Murdoch
Tilston
Regina
J. Wiest
Sacred Heart Hospital
Haney
Bittle
Inglis
Roy Dwyer
H. Lorimer
L. Woodkey
Mr Morgan
Boulton
Asessippi Club
J. Dawson
Jessie Stewart
Extension Service
Inspector Kerr
Roblin
Miss Hay
Miss Bell
Boulton School
Miss Stewart
C. Kuhn
F. Woodkey
Endcliffe Red Cross Aids Winnipeg With Sewing
The Endcliffe branch sent a second box to Winnipeg containing 24 pneumonia jackets 24 hospital bed gowns 24 slings 24 hospital bed pads 6 scarves 35 pairs of sex 22 pairs of wristlets and 13 sleep less sweaters. Church service Sunday afternoon led by Rev E S Dixon followed by a meeting electing L J Carr secretary treasurer and G E Wise W H Pagan and J Schwalm as officers. The regular Red Cross meeting is set for May 7 at Endcliffe school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Frank Jones
Neil
Indiana
Endcliffe Red Cross
Endcliffe School
Local News Brief from Dropmore and Rus sell area
Dropmore W Rawlings returned home Saturday after a week in Russell hospital. Mr and Mrs E Madill of Russell visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs W G Ferris. Many local men secured work with the C N E gravel train started Monday last week. Most farmers have finished wheat seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rawlings
Russell Hospital
Craigie MFA Holds General Meeting and Study Groups
The Craigie local of the MFA convened a general meeting at the school on Friday night. District representative Mr. M. Clegg spoke on the MFA's object and work. Study groups were formed by locality and may meet in homes. Next general meeting is on Wednesday May 29. Board of directors will meet on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craigie
MFA
M. Clegg
Board of Directors
Silverton notes on local people and visits
Robert Keating left Russell hospital after two weeks and is convalescing with his brother Richard. Mrs. Jas Robertson of Saskatchewan visits the Keating home. Tyndale from Russell School led church service in Rev A Calder's absence at Silverton United. Mrs R S Cochrane and Sybil, Mrs H Cochrane and Mrs M Coulter toured to Gladstone to see Mr and Mrs Ken Anderson. H Cochrane stayed for extended visit. James W Anderson turned 78 on April 30 and Watt Broadfoot on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Keating
Russell Hospital
Richard
Jas. Robertson
Saskatchewan
R. Keating
A. Calder
Tyndale
Russell School
Silverton United Church
R. S. Cochrane
Sybil
H. Cochrane
M. Coulter
Gladstone
Ken. Anderson
Mr. H. Cochrane
James W. Anderson
Watt Broadfoot
Angusville Youth Training Group Hosts Achievement Day Display
Angusville held an achievement day under Albin Lucki and Miss Minnie Karasiewich with a large crowd attending. Proficiency crests were presented to John Woronieski Ted Lechowicz and Wanda Lechowicz. The Friday afternoon cooking and sewing classes showcased sewing notebooks and the season's work as a model of community cooperation. certificates were given to third year sewing graduates by Miss J Stewart from the Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Albin Lucki
Minnie Karasiewich
Sigvalason
John Woronieski
Ted Lechowicz
Wanda Lechowicz
Mae Whelpley
C. Walker
Rossburn Dance Band Naming Contest Prize Awarded
Rossburn Miss Hazel Irwin won a 3.50 prize for naming the new dance band. The winning title was Rossburn Rainbow Rythm. Rossburn Youth Training held a display in the town hall last Wednesday evening with many spectators. Visitors included Mr Muirhead superintendent of youth centres and Mr Sigvaldsen school inspector for the district. Crests were awarded by Mr Sigvaldson to Miss Lorraine Alexander and Blair Lindsay for their outstanding performances during the past season. Mrs Harold Biernes returned home after a Winnipeg visit. Jack Peden has returned home from university to recuperate from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Irwin
Rossburn Rainbow Rythm
Rossburn
Muirhead
Sigvaldsen
Sigvaldson
Lorraine Alexander
Blair Lindsay
Harold Biernes
Winnipeg
Jack Peden
Adventures of Grandpa to grace Shellmouth hall
Shellmouth hosts The Adventures of Grandpa in Shellmouth hall on Friday evening May 3. Proceeds aid the Red Cross. Miss Georgina Busch returns home after completing four years in home economics at the University of Manitoba. Mr and Mrs E Ridgeway of were visitors over the weekend. Miss Martha Ziprick of Winnipeg visits Mrs J Haas. The W A hold their monthly meeting at Mrs D C Stewart's home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa
Shellmouth Hall
Sid
Red Cross
Georgina Busch
University of Monioba
E. Ridgeway
E. R. Ridgeway
Martha Ziprick
Winnipeg
J. Haas
W. A
D. C. Stewart
Russell War Charities Form Board and Pioneer John Gilmour Dies
Russell town forms Russell War Charities Board to consolidate Red Cross YMCA Salvation Army Legion and Knights of Columbus funds with 50 percent to Red Cross and 12 percent to each group. John Gilmour 92 or 93, Russell district’s oldest pioneer, dies after homesteading north of Russell in 1881. Funeral at Knox United Church. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs Earl Setter, and two sons John and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell War Charities
John Gilmour
Russell District
Ganization
Russell I
Russell War Charities Board
War Charities Act
Red Cross
YMCA
Salvation Army
Legion
Knights of Columbus
J. A. Glen
K.C. MP
R. C. Smellie
W. W. W. Wilson
H.R. Dicketts
D. E. Boulton
Vin Nesham
A. G. Smellie
L. C. Boulton
George Knight
Gilmour
Russell
Knox United Church
E. S. Dixon
Tom Simms
John Setter
Harvey McLennan
Bert Robb
Ernest Bryant
Wm. Coultis
Russell Cemetery
Coagh County
Tyrone
Ireland
United States
Canada
Welland Canal
Kenora
Winnipeg
Y. J. Attwood
A. McLennan
J. P. Laycock
Presbyterian
United Church
Earl Setter
John
Thomas
Former Russell Youth Reported Missing
Pilot Officer F. Donald Middleton, 24, youngest of three Middleton brothers and former Russell resident, was reported from London as missing and believed killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Donald Middleton
Middleton
Russell
London
Hydro By-Law Prepared By Town Solicitor
Russell town council asked the town solicitor to draft a by law authorizing a money by law for ratepayers relating to selling the electric light plant and an agreement with the Manitoba Power Commission. Other business included paying electric light 233.13 and town 161.99, renting two garden lots at 1.00 each to D. C. Morris, Peter Pacy, Fred Vinnell, Mrs. R. H Campbell, and granting Walter Todoriuk and Adam Todoruk permission to keep pigs inside town limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Manitoba Power Commission
D. C. Morris
Peter Pacy
Fred Vinnell
Government man inspects possible air training fields
J P Robertson of the Dominion Aviation department inspected the plains near Shellmouth for an air training field. He was joined by J A Glen M P and Lloyd Elliott of Shellmouth. A report will follow though the site drew mild skepticism. A government plane also surveyed the land last Friday. Robertson then headed to inspect Pumpkin Plains south of St Lazare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Robertson
Dominion Aviation Department
Shellmouth
J. A. Glen
M.P
Lloyd Elliott
Mr. Robertson
Pumpkin Plains
St. Lazare
Sewing Classes Achieve Day Exercises At Christ Church
Third year clothing course students held Achievement Day in Christ Church basement with extension service. Miss Marie Foster presided. After an address by Miss Jessie Stewart, awards went to Marie Foster Winifred Todd Francis Todd Doris Bryant and Anita Davidson. Program featured a fashion parade class dresses and a solo by Betty Johnson. Mrs McDougald accompanied. Americans in Romania urged to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Marie Foster
Jessie Stewart
Clothing Department Extension Service
Winifred Todd
Francis Todd
Doris Bryant
Anita Davidson
Betty Johnson
D.R McDougald
Knox Young People's Union camp life program review
On Sunday evening April 28 the Knox Young People's Union met at Rev E S Dixon's home. The evening, led by Esther Craig Beth Naylor and Gordon Naylor, focused on camp life including vesper hour routines Sunday School camps and campfire entertainment. Mrs Dixon served lunch and the group closed with Tops. The aim was to boost camp enthusiasm within the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union
E. S. Dixon
Esther Craig
Beth Naylor
Gordon Naylor
Red Cross Names Officers for 1940 in Russell
Major D. E. Boulton was elected president of the Russell Red Cross Society at a meeting in the LooF hall Monday evening. A fair attendance heard J. A. Glen preside, with vice presidents H. S. Hembroff J. A. Peterson H. R. Barry. secretary H. R. Dicketts. treasurer D. R. McDougald. and committee members Rev. J. E. Campbell P. H. Nelson LC. Boulton W. Needham Jas. Rea Peter Pacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Boulton
Russell Red Cross Society
J. A. Glen
H. S. Hembroff
J. A. Peterson
H. R. Barry
H. R. Dicketts
D. R. McDougald
J. E. Campbell
P. H. Nelson
LC. Boulton
W. Needham
Jas. Rea
Peter Pacy
Duke of Kent resigns from Admiralty intelligence
The Duke of Kent has resigned from the Admiralty intelligence section and is assigned to the staff of the Royal Air Force training command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Kent
Admiralty
Royal Air Force Training Command
Saturday Night Dance Pot Draw Adverts
Weekly CJGX Yorkton broadcast announcements advertise a 25 cent per line rate with six words per line. This Saturday Night Dance Jackpot offers 15 dollars cash to winners, with the ad inviting patrons to come and get it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJGX
Yorkton
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Banner
W. B. Amos & Co. of
Brandon
F. Hasting
M. H. Johnston
Merchants’ Bank
Vegreville
Alta
H. B. Adams
A. Chisholm
Bield
Marquette
Russell Baseball Club
F. T. Matheson
D. C. McDonald
Dr. Swallow
James Minshull
Russell Sports and Soldiers
Commit
G. Ledingham
E. Wellman
Q. Broadfoot
H. McKay
Jas. Langford
MeRosties
Hall
Heine Schynder
Frank Laurers
Schynder
Col
H. A. Mullins
Shoa Lake
Berman
Brimms
Rumell
Frainis
Endcliffe
Dropmore
Silverton
Hydro
Sovernment
Romania
Knox Young People's Union
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