Youth Training Groups Hold Annual Demonstration Night
Youth Training groups in Russell presented their annual demonstration night featuring performances by girls and boys including marching, dancing, tumbling, and sport routines. The event highlighted community support and local leadership with remarks by J A Glen and praise for youth citizenship training.
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A. & N. Veterans’ Hall
Russell
Canada
J. A. Glen
K.C
George Nick
Manitoba
Nick
Nelliene Leifer
Stan Bicknell
Wayne Sheley
Winnipeg
Jessie Kelso
God Save the King
Arrow River Orchestra
Mothers Day Service at Knox United Church
Knox United Church holds a Sunday service on May 12 at 11 am with a Mothers Day observance. The program includes a reading from Genesis about Isaac digging again the wells of Abraham, offering a reflective sermon and hymn.
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Isaac
Abraham
District Elks Meeting Draws Large Regional Attendance
Nine members of Russell Lodge No 20 attended the Elks district meeting at Winnipegosis on Tuesday evening with over ten members from Russell Minnedosa Dauphin and Winnipegosis lodges present. Attendees included A G Smellie Bert Robb Bill Fenton Norman Young Ed Ziprick Albert Hughes Ernie Yoxall Lorne Tyndale and Joe Deschamps. DD GER Vic Jackson of Dauphin installed Winnipegosis officers and led the initiation of new members. Russell and Winnipegosis tied in the district contest, with Winnipegosis awarded the trophy.
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Russell Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Winnipegosis
Russell
Minnedosa
Dauphin
A. G. Smellie
Bert Robb
Bill Fenton
Norman Young
Ed. Ziprick
Albert Hughes
Ernie Yoxall
Lorne Tyndale
Joe Deschamps
Vic Jackson
Winnipegosis Lodge
Shellmouth Branch Hive of Activity on Main Line
Main line railway activity is visible on the C N R branch from Shellmouth to Melville. Gravel from the Shellmouth pit is hauled for ballast on the Melville to St Lazare section. Ten crews work the branch line and a large steam shovel draws sightseers. One casualty, R Breally of Yorkton, was thrown from a pole sustaining injuries.
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C.N.R
Shellmouth
Melville
Balast
St. Lazare
R. Breally
Yorkton
Svere
Ellis Birthday Dance Fundraiser May 17
A May 17 charity dance event funds a summer camp. Ellis leads the birthday themed fundraiser with local volunteers, inviting community members to attend and support the camp program through dancing and donations.
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Ellis
Neighborhood Happenings and Red Cross Notes
Community brief recounts visiting guests and meetings at Sacred Heart Hospital and Mrs J Jackson's home with delegates to the Ros district convention. It also notes June 6 social invitations, family visits to Dauphin and Yorks, a Gone With The Wind outing, and Red Cross Inglis branch progress and upcoming meeting change to the second Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Hospital
J. Jackson
Dwyer
Lorimer
Miss Hay
Jack McLenlines
Yorks
Herb Adams
J. Murdoch
J. Stewart
Birtle
Shellmouth Dramatic Club Presents The Adventures of Grandpa
The Shellmouth Dramatic Club staged a wholesome three set farce The Adventures of Grandpa at the Community Hall in Shellmouth on Friday May 3. Cast included J L Langford as Otis Hammerhead and R Garnett as Montgomery Ray with Miss Ellen Wherritt and Miss Jace Pagan in notable roles. A Dropmore Orchestra dance and Red Cross refreshments closed the evening amid praise from locals and visiting townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Patterson
Kloompy
Copenhagen
J. Haas
M. Busch
Dropmore
Shellmouth Red Cross Society
D. A. Goodbun
Busch’s
A. Johnson
Here
Shellmouth
Hell
Dugald Williams
His Majesty's Royal Navy
Esquimalt
B.C
W M S and Ladies Aid Hold Meeting at Mrs J Brown Home
The W M S and Ladies Aid met at Mrs J Brown's home last Wednesday with Mrs W Halliday in charge of the program. Members quilted a piece and answered scripture based questions, closing with a hymn and benediction. The Ladies planned a spring church clean before Mothers Day and carnations for Mothers Day. Melvin Ham began census work on Wednesday. Attendees also attended the funeral of A Peden in Rossburn and Robt Miller prepared to train with the RCMP at Regina before military service.
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W.ms. and
Ladies’ Aid
J. Brown
T .O. Miller
Millwood Residents Visit Block Family Sunday
Millwood ser and Mrs. Jack Wondrasek and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mc Alinden and Buddy motored to Mr. and Mrs. Tyefischer Fred and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dilts of Bear Creek to visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Block on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Rawluck motor to Insinger on Sunday. They were accompanied back by Mr. Rawtuck's brother Alex. Raw Tuck. Softball League representatives will meet here on May 12 to arrange games for the summer.
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Sar
Jack Wondrasek
Ray McAlinden
Buddy
Tyefischer
Fred
Geo. Dilts
Bear Creek
John Block
C. N. Rawluck
Insinger
Rawtuck
Alex. Raw Tuck
Local Visits and Mother's Day Service Planned
Dropmore Mrs J Herbert and Maxine returned home Friday after a week in Melville. Mr and Mrs H Gilhooly Margaret and Robert motored to Melville Sunday. Mrs Young of Russell returned home Monday after a few days with her daughter Mrs W R Robb. The Sunday School children will have a special service on Sunday May 12 for Mothers Day. Brittan Ferris of Dauphin spent the past week here repairing the town pump. Walter Ferris, who has been farming at Dauphin for the past two years, returned this week to his farm here.
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J. Herbert
Maxine
Melville
H. Gilhooly
Margaret
Robert
Young
Russell
W. R. Robb
Brittan Ferris
Dauphin
Walter Ferris
Endcliffe Mothers Day programme planned for May 12
Endcliffe community notes a Mothers Day programme organized by Mrs Carr and Mrs Woodard for May 12. Rev Dixon conducted a service at Endcliffe School the previous Sunday. W L plan their meeting for May 9 at Mrs Roy Nelsons, with several local visits noted including Ms Schwalm and Ms Thompson at H Cochrane’s in Silverton. Mrs Gordon Bryer remains patient at Sacred Heart Hospital.
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Carr
Woodard
Dixon
Endcliffe School
W. L
Roy Nelson
L. Schwalm
Thompson
H. Cochrane
Silverton
W. H. Henderson
Yorkton
Gordon Bryer
Sacred Heart Hospital
Dr W C Graham Addresses Public Meeting Here Tonight
Dr W C Graham of Winnipeg will speak at a public meeting in the A and N Veterans hall tonight at 8 30. All Russell residents are urged to attend in force with no admission or collection. Topic Why Fight for a Democracy compares totalitarian states with democratic nations and reflects on conditions abroad.
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Russell
A. & N. Veterans' Hall
W. C. Graham
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Canadian Club
Graham
Europe
Asia
Merchants Asked To Cooperate In Paying U S Dollar Premium
The Foreign Exchange Control Board offers free display cards to merchants hotels and others serving tourists. Cards show United States currency is accepted at the official premium set by the Board, aiming to boost traveler confidence in Canada. Cards come in two sizes and will be distributed via the Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Foreign Exchange Control Board
Board
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Smellie Leaves Russell for Toronto Home
Mrs A G P Smellie and Miss Elizabeth Smellie departed Monday to reside in Toronto. Mrs Smellie has lived in Manitoba 55 years and in Russell 43 years, active in church and community affairs. Residents wish them well and hope for future visits to Russell.
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Mrs. Smellie
Toronto
A. G.P. Smellie
Elizabeth Smellie
Weekend visits and illness update in local notes
Reports mention a bad cold recovering at home with Emma Highfield visiting Mrs. Pitts on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geib and family drove to Melville to see relatives over the weekend. Leafa Joyce Gertie Davidson Garnet Joyce and Ray Joyce of the R SAF called on Delmar Joyce on May 1. Barry Gunn and W P Stewart of Saltcoats visited their friend over the weekend.
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Emma Highfield
Pitts
Geib
Melville
Leafa Joyce
Gertie Davidson
Garnet Joyce
RSAF
Ray Joyce
Delmar
Joyce
Barry Gunn
W. P. Stewart
Saltcoats
First 1940 Agricultural Report Covers Manitoba Seeding
The Department of Agriculture’s first 1940 season report notes a mild winter with little snow followed by late March snow in southern CPR territory. Moisture improved in eastern Manitoba but delayed inter lake seeding. 70 to 100 percent of wheat sown with rust resistant varieties. Subsoil moisture is deficient and beekeeping shows keen interest. Wintered crops vary by district. hog numbers up, cows milked rising, and creamery output higher. Russell district reports April seeding up to 20th and wheat nearly finished by May, with dry soil and good winter survival for crops and livestock.
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CPR
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Boissevain
Lake
Portage la Prairie
Saskatchewan
Swan River Valley
Russell
Advertising notices broadcast on CJGX Yorkton Fridays
Weekly ads announce radio spots on CJGX Yorkton Fridays at five cents per line per insertion. It explains lineage by six words per line and invites readers to the Saturday night dance at Vets' Hall Russell with a $20 cash prize.
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CJGX
Yorkton
Vets’ Hall
Russell
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Banner
Strathclair
Jackson
Bryant
Hill
A. McNichol
Webster
Forsyth
Kippan
McKenzie
Rev
Edmison
Stewart
Terry
Mesers
Coxon
Murdoch
Robinson
Crosby
Silver Creek
Stratford
John Hyde
Ed. Crerar
T. Greaves
N. Greaves
W. Hyde
Victor Wright
Alf Callin
M. Coulter
P. £. Hyde
James Peddie
J. Cochrane
J. Peddie
E. Kennedy
G. Coulter
E. Keating
Russell Village
Edward VII
Buckingham Palace
Benedicts
Bachelors
Bankers
CNR
Sore Heads
Dtto Seebach
B. Clee
Massey Foowall Club
J. McIntyre
J. Spalding
W. Forsyth
Scotty Gallatly
Theo. A. Burrows
LB. Griffiths
C. Burdette
Wm. Honey
Griffiths
Assiniboines
Millwood
Bates
Brownlee
Foxwarren
Rossburn Curling Club
R. J. Brown
D. Hough
W. Arbogast
J. H. Irwin
J. A. J.S. Warrington
Russell Tennis Club
R. C. Jamieson
Russell Baseball Club
D. R. McDougald
J. H. Doughty
Knox United Church
Elks Well
Shellmouth Branch
Ed Cross
Inglis Branch
The
Red Cross
Endcliffe
U.S
Dept. of Agriculture
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