Doig Heads Liberal Slate In Russell Riding Contest
The Liberal convention chose W. 2. Doig as the accepted candidate for Russell with Jas Richardson and W. S. Crerar withdrawing in Doig’s favor. Other items note Bunncastle named at Conservative convention, local clubs elect officers, and various community events reflect 1903 provincial politics and regional activities.
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Doig
Russell
Jas. Richardson
Asessippi
Crerar
Silver Creek
AL. Bounycastle
Binscarth
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Millwood
Bail 7
Vce
Clemens
Brewster
Assiniboine
Funeral Services for Phyllis Slack Held Here Monday
Funeral services for Phyllis Mona Slack who died suddenly in Chicago were held at Christ Church Monday afternoon. Rev. RG Matthews officiated with pallbearers RG Ledingham RC Smeilie L Langford E Metaanan W Needham and W Yeaton. Slack was daughter of Mr and Mrs Slack of Basse. She was born in Satordahire England and came to Ruseau before residing June 19. She worked for the Manitoba Telephone System and the Winnipeg Exchange and studied vocal music in England and Chicago. Survived by one brother Gerri of Winnipeg.
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Phyllis Mona Slack
Chicago
Christ Church
RG. Matthews
RG. Ledingham
RC. Smeilie
L. Langford
E. Metaanan
W. Needham
W. Yeaton
Onder Et Masters
Siania
Ede
Ithe Spallenatey
Lee Slack
Doneph Slack
Satordahire
England
Aga
Ruseau
Manitoba Telephone System
Winniper
Gregxchange
Mian Slack
Desien
Min Black
Gerri
Winnipeg
Splendid Displays by Clothing Groups at Achievement Day
The Department of Agriculture sponsored event at Knox United church showcased year long sewing by girls across beginner to third year groups. Leaders Mildred Houck Agnes Hembroff Cameron Thompson Gillespie Wallace Brown Maher aided superb displays. Miss Stewart guest speaker praised progress, presented certificates to Isabelle Wallace Francis Todoruk Mildred Peddie Enid Peddie Patricia Smeite Beryl Madill Wilda Adolph Dorothy Craig. Isabelle Wallace earned top marks. A Wil tea concluded the program.
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Department of Agriculture
Knox United Church
Mildred Houck
Agnes Hembroff
Cameron
H. Thompson
H. Gillespie
Miss Stewart
Isabelle Wallace
Francis Todoruk
Mildred Ped‘die
Enid Peddie
Patricia Smeiite
Beryl Madill
Wilda Adolph
Dorothy Craig
Permission for garage building granted by council
Robertson Bros received a permit from the Town Council at their regular meeting last Thursday evening to erect a garage on lots 16 17 part 18 of block 85 plan O at the corner of Main St and Dravey just north of Crowe Lumber yard. Three more garden plots were rented at a dollar each and five persons were given permission to keep pigs. Town accounts 27.84 electric light accounts 130.34 Mayor Hembroff presided with councillors Mather Matheson and Bicknell present.
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Robertson Bros
Main St
DrAvey
Crowe Lumber Yard
Hembroff
Cheir
Mather, Matheson
Bicknell
Neighborhood Happenings in the Village
Miss Doris Broadfoot works in the village at Mira B. 8. Cochrane. F. Richards of Winnipeg visits his niece and Repbew, Mr. and Mrs. EP. Stewart Gordon Burnett and Pred Ponsford drive up from Dand on Saturday. Harley Anderson heads to Clear Lake for summer work. A severe wind storm dampens May Day, followed by spring rain. Oddfellows hosted edekahs and older members for card games. Bud Turley leaves for Vin Flon to work and play hockey for the Bombers. Rumor of Flin Flon raids threatens Saska provincial league. Chittrix visits Dauphin. Mrs. W. McKay to Winnipeg for treatment. Miss Jessie Turnbull returns from Russell after an operation. Henry Woodkey moves into the Seebach house. Oddfellows Rebekahs service held with Rev. Alex Calder. Mim. Alex Staples returns to Souris. Otto Seebach visits Lauder. Angusville excitement as RCMP detain drunks, a prisoner escapes, recaptured on store steps.
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Doris Broadfoot
Mira
Cochrane
F. Richards
Winnipeg
Stewart Gordon Burnett
Pred Ponsford
Gordon
Fred
Harley Anderson
Clear Lake
The
Sumer
Oddfellows
Edekahs
Siverton
Bud” Turley
Vin Flon
Bombers
Flin
Saskatchewan
S.a.la
Phil Chittrix
Dauphin
W. McKay
Jessie Turnbull
Russell
Henry Woodkey
Seebachs
Rebekahs
Sundday
Alex Calder
Alex Staples
Souris
Otto Seebach
Joseph
Lauder
Angusville
Rossburn
RCMP
Funeral services for Mrs Paul Roberts Held at United Church
Funeral services for the late Mrs Paul Roberts were held Monday from the United church with Rev W P Sme theram in charge. Pallbearers included Wm Patterson P Patterson R Flatt C W Goodbun Wm Burroughs and J Langford. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Waugh and Mrs Reynolds and four sons John Alex Russell and Percy. The Wal will meet at the home of Mrs Stewart today thursday.
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Paul Roberts
United Church
W. P. Smetheram
Wm. Patterson
P. Patterson
R. Flatt
C. W. Goodbun
Wm. Burroughs
J. Langford
Rossburn Social News Clippings From Weekend Travel
Mrs Jenking and Raymond with Miss Eleanor Lindsay drove home from the city on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Partridge and Darry went to Brandon on Saturday and returned with their daughter Jean, who attends Wesley College in Winnipeg. Jim Smith and family traveled with Mrs Strong Glen McKenzie and Alister on Saturday. Miss Brinkman, chief operator in Rossburn, has moved to the Roblin office. The town notes many friends. Golfers enjoyed the sunny day while business places plan half holidays for May to August.
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Jenking
Raymond
Eleanor Lindsay
Partridge
Darry
Brandon
Jean
Wesley College
Winnipeg
Jim Smith
Strong
Glen
D. McKenzie
Alister
Brinkman
Haseen
Roblin
Rossburn
Endcliffe Visitors and Local News Briefs
ENDCLIFFE Mr and Mrs Fred Wright of Me Kim visited with Mr and Mrs O M Laycock and friends last week. Andrew Stewart Bill Stewart and Frank Highfield left for Kenora Out last Tuesday. Best wishes sent. Mrs A M Crerar were at Binscarth last week. Margaret who wintered there with grandmother returned with them. Ladies Social Society will meet at Mrs G Geibs on May 12. A jumble sale will be held. The Community club are planning a dance in the near future Date will be published later.
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Fred Wright
Kim
M. Laycock
Andrew Stewart
Bill Stewart
Frank Highfield
Kenora
A. M. Crerar
Binscarth
Margaret
Ladies’ Social Society
Rain Drenches Russell District as Drought Fears Eased
Russell district received a heavy drench with 1.58 inches of rain by Monday morning and 0.76 more by Tuesday morning. Farmers report a drop in gopher numbers and optimism grows for wheat seeding, while distant plans by France and Britain signal military and economic preparations in case of war.
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France
Britain
Community notes from Birdtail Manitoba item roundup
Farmers await snow melt to begin seeding while gravel and steam trucks restart operations. The rural municipality spent 1600 for gopher destruction, covering through April. Valley hall dance hosted by local ladies with Rossburn band. Farewell for Mat Walko moving to a farm near Russell. Mrs Walker returns to Brandon. Winnipeg financier Mr Holmes visited. plane wreckage found four miles from Frank Cleland’s ranch. By April 25, gopher tails paid total 89,000 at 1600 expenditure.
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Rossburn Boys
Jecowd
Mat Walko
Russell
W. H. Bakter
F. Walker
Brandon
Holmes
Winnipeg
Frank Cleland
May events lineup at Russell venues announces dances and fairs
The Russell area hosts a busy schedule in May and June with a three act play The Whi Town's Talking at the vets hall on May 45, a Firemen's Annual Ball, an art exhibit at Vets hall, and dances including a Bachelors' Dance May 13 and Elks Anniversary Dance May 16. June features the Knox United Church Ladies Aid Bridal Pageant from June 9 to 10.
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Vets’ Hall
Russel Way
Russell Way
Vets! Hall
Russell
Elks
Knox United Church Ladies* Aid
Town of Russell 1937 Auditor's Report Distributed
Ratepayers invited to call at Council Chambers for a copy of the 1937 auditor's report. Municipal auditor Charles Pound notes 72 percent of current taxes collected, 32 percent of arrears, 78 percent of business taxes. Available funds exceeded liabilities by 1727.26. Revenue for 1937 rose despite a drop in 1936, with a 125.64 gain. Electric grid department posted a 2570 gain. Pound praises the council for strong financial health.
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Mery
Charles Pound
Fine Arts Exhibit Touring Manitoba Arrives in Russell
A traveling exhibit by the Fine Arts Committee of Manitoba comes to Russell May 11 to 13, with paintings, crafts, natural science specimens, and Indigenous materials. Local groups from Women’s Institute and the Town Council organize. Alice E. Johnston and Miss Helen Tuck accompany the exhibit and present age group meetings at Russell School and Rural Schools.
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Women’s Institute
H. B. Wallace
Loweelle Leifer
Manitoba
Fine Arts Committee of
Department of Education
Institutes &c
Alice E. Johnston
Helen Tuck
Russell-bred Horses Eligible for Derby at Polo Park
The Manitoba Derby list released shows 48 entries for July 2 at Polo Park, including six three year olds sired by Russell Breeding Station stallions Jubal Early and Hominy. Entries include Red Simon, Early Flint, alillar, Sir Hominy, Circling Home, and Last Lady, reflecting owner H R Barry’s pride in Hominy and Jubal Early lineage.
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Polo Park
Russell
Jubal Early
Hominy
Red Simon
Jubal
Simon
Early Flint
Miss Flint
Alillar
Young Men's Section Elects Leroy Stevens
The annual meeting of the Young Men's Section of the Russell Agricultural Society was held Saturday evening. Officers for the year were elected: President Leroy Stevens. vice presidents Wesley McLeod and Gordon Rea. secretary treasurer Alwyn Coulter. committee members Joe Shipp Mervin Stevens Robert Glassman Jack Shaw Frank Robertson Willis Keiper. Five prizes were approved for stock judging and a fat calf show sponsored.
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The
Russell Agricultural Society
Leroy Stevens
Wesley McLeod
Gordon Rea
Alwyn Coulter
Joe Shipp
Mervin Stevens
Robert Glassman
Jack Shaw
Frank Robertson
Willis Keiper
Liberal Voice in the Wilderness in Ottawa Liberal Row
J A Glen MP of Marquette voices Liberal party impatience amid tory influence in Western Canada. He argues Liberals must critique leaders, move forward, and contest protectionist policy while Crerar's career shifts toward sober statesmanship. The piece portrays intra party conflict, reform debates, and calls for renewed Liberal vigor.
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J. A. Glen
Marquette
West Ottawa Liberal Association
Liberal Party
Glen
Crerar
Mines and Resources
Western Canada
Messrs
Calder
Sifton
Canada
Winnipes
Mr. Crear
Mr. Crerar
Union
Privy Council
Alberta
Social Credit
Cahan
Liberal
W. L. Clark
Windsor Star
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Board of Trade
John J. Moon
W. J.doig
BM. Williams
G. P. Smellie
W. F. Graham
Joeph Sharman
A. L Bonnycastle
Rossburn Methodist Women's Missionary Society
C. W. Ross
May Scouton
Hugh
Warnock
R. R. Moss
M. McKee
Cowan
Shellmouth
W. D. Craig
Regina
Dropmore
Endcliffe
Sharman
Selsgirth
Fred Liske
Boulton
HL Lazenby
C.P R
Foxwarren
Red Cross
J. Horne
Pope, Man
Silverton
4 Magazine
J. Thompson
John Cusiier Seouth
Girls’ Guild and Choir of
Winnie Dupre
Margaret Roberts
Dora Stainsby
John Drought
Russell Tennis Club
J. A. Gien
J. 8. Warrington
T. S. Brownlee
Teasurer
CC. Graham
Golf Cub
J A. Glen
A. M. Pratt
E Lucas
Margaret Angus
H. L. King
Harrowby
DL F. Lomas
Lennard
J. Rodom
B. P. Stewart
Jas. Eshelby
Malinuk Bros
Silver Beach
And
Ruthenia
W. Hyra
Nick Hyra
Grandview
Lena Kozar
Shell Valley
E. W. Robertson
de Minion
Finch
Mike Melayy
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