Gimili Fresh Air Camp Aids 1206 Children This Summer
The Gimili Fresh Air Camp run by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches plans a ten day holiday for 1206 children this summer. Since 1916 the project has grown to two large dormitories and a playroom, housing up to 175 children at a time on five acres by Lake Winnipesaukee. Each party includes mothers and children, with priority for the NEEDIEST families. first group departs June 29.
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Gimili
Union Church
Methodic Church
Presbyterian Church
Binceen
Winnipest
Winnipes
Gimili Man
Wade
Awim
Town honors J S Ross on retirement move to Winnipeg
In Shoal Lake a social gathering at Mason ic Hall paid tribute to J S Ross who is leaving town with his family for Winnipeg. The program featured orchestra numbers speeches praising his seven years of civic service and support to local clubs and institutions. Mayor Findlay presented a silver smoking cot and memento as he shifts from retail to promoting the Gene Milking Machine.
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Masonic Hall
J.S. Ross
Winnipeg
Messrs
Poole
Markle
Morrison
Hancock
Arnold
Rosas
Board of Trade
Findlay
Ross
Shoal Lake
Christ Church Notes Summer Ascension Day Services
Next Sunday at Christ Church features the Ascension Day theme with Holy Communion at 8 36 a m Morning Prayer and Address at 11 a m Sunday School at 2 30 Evensong at 7 and a choir anthem Leave us not The Trail Rangers meet Friday at 7 30 The Women's Auxiliary gathers May 17 at Mrs Mills home Three departing members Winnie DuPre Margaret Roberts and Dora Stainsky receive framed choir photographs
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Lord Jesus Christ
Trail Rangers
FF. W. Mills
Winnie DuPre
Margaret Roberts
Dora Stainsky
Wild
Gratitude Voiced As Group Prepares To Depart
Mr. Cone expressed appreciation for services rendered and regret at the loss their departure will bring. He wished them success and happiness in their new surroundings.
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Cone
Seed Shortage Casts Shadow on Early Potato Prospects
The district reports very little seeding with weak prospects for early potatoes. Improvements in river levels closed the C P R pumping station briefly, while services resume at the Presbyterian church under Mr. Knechtel from Stratford. A large crowd gathered for the past two Sundays and Sunday School preparation is planned for May 13. The Ladies Aid held its May meeting at Mrs. McCrae’s last Saturday.
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Gome
Knechtel
Stratford
Ontario
Russell School announces Science revision course dates
Those wishing to take advantage of the Science revision course should be at the school at a.m. on Tuesday May 15 and should be prepared to stay until Friday the 18th. The boys baseball club elected MP Bates as captain with A Thomas vice. D Glen was elected captain for tennis. In High School grades the past week were headed by XI Kathleen Maher, X Bertha Morris, IX Sidney Wise and Zaidee Boulton.
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Bates
A. Thomas
D. Glen
Kathleen Maher
Bertha Moerris
Sidney Wise
Zaidee Boulton
Silverton Seeding Start and Church Vacancy Notice
Seeding began in the district Wednesday last. Rev. J. Horne from Pope Man has been called to fill the Silverton church vacancy with induction at 8 p.m. Thursday May 10 and service on Sunday May 13 and thereafter. Also note local visits from Mr D Peddie returning from Winnipeg and Mr and Mrs R J Young visiting from Shellmouth. The community is invited to attend the May 15 service led by Rev. Horne. Busters Blacksmith Shop announces new engine and quick turnarounds for repairs.
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D Peddie
Winnipeg
R. J. Young
Shellmouth
D. C. Stewart
J. Horne
Busters
Pope
Man
Silverton
F. W. Dudley
W. Ledingham
C. N. R. West
Russell
Board of Trade
Inglis
Minniska
Silverton Church
J. Hunter
J. Scott
Theodore Bay
Rossburn
Cleanup urge prompts swift ash and debris removal
It is gratifying to note the prompt ness with which most residents are cleaning up the winter accumulation of ashes and other debris which soon becomes an unsightly pile once the snow leaves. Besides adding to the appearance of things, there is an ad vantage from a sanitary standpoint in the removal of these accumulations just as soon as possible. Russell has
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Russell
Cleanliness Drive Urges Cooperation for Pristine Reputation
A call for residents to uphold a reputation of cleanliness and cooperate fully to keep the community free of ghastly rubbish, ensuring a spotless public image.
Smellie’s Store Updates and Community Notices
Smellie’s Store will close at 6 p.m. Saturdays starting May 14. Mrs Whitmore shows millinery Friday and Saturday. Geo. White enters the livery business. Inc and England traveler share winter tales. A royal radio visit and local baseball chatter fill town talk. Public meeting May 15 plans Decoration Day June 2. CPR Live Stock Train on May 19. residents urged to attend.
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Alex Watt
Smeliie’s
Whitmore
Wm. Sherritt
Geo. White
Mr. Inc
England
Mr. Inch
H. Baird
The
Royal Hotel
Hughie
Binscorth
Russell All Speeders
Russell and District Agricultural Society Meets in Russell
Directors chaired by R A Stevens map fair plans with committees for grounds baseball football and exhibits. A live steel train stop is set for May 19 and a new steer prize of 50 dollars plus 25 for a steer 18 months to 3 years is announced. Communities may use grounds for picnics and a golf course is approved on site.
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Russell
R. A. Stevens
Department of Agriculture
A. Clee
J. A. Glen
W. F. Glasman
L. G. Swindell
L. L. Lewis
L. C. Boulton
H. McKean J. Cook
A. M. Pratt
F. Math
S. Hughes
K. Millar
J. Jackson
D. E. Boulton
H. Clee
Dr. Bates
E. Lucas
A. G. P. Smellie
Billetting
Alex McDonaghy
A. B. Callin
W. W. W. Wilson
A. Greig
W.I
Chas. McDonald
Freeman Rice
Norman Robertson
H. R. Barry
R. Coulter
F. E. Lee
L G. Swindell
W. J. Stewart
S. G. Keating
John Bell
Jas. Rea
Crerar
R. Whiteman
Wm. Thom
Hall
J. A. Callin
Russell Agricultural Society
Golf Club
FL. Skinner
Dropmore
Winnipeg
Minniska
Agricultural Society
Agricultural and social notices from Inglis region
Community events fill May with Mother's Day Arbor Day and fairs. Promotions at Parks for goods, including back combs and alarm clocks. Church services, plowing progress, and upcoming agricultural exhibition. Local updates on railway schedules, auctions, and public talks.
Temperance efforts and Mothers Day planned at local church
The pastor reports strong temperance work with committees in Bethany Elphin stone and Clanwilliam. Mr Middleton will speak at Oakburn Vista and Rossburn this week. A record 318 was raised for missions at Sunday School. Trail Rangers cleaned the church area under Mr N R Park. Debating results at May 1st left the girls pleased with the boards. Mothers Day May 13 will feature a combined service led by the pastor and superintendent with a special Toronto program and a hats off to mother address. A Gimli Fresh Air Camp offering aims to cover six ten day city child holidays costing six dollars each. Service was usual in the evening with Middleton preaching on The five fold premise of Salvation.
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Bethany
Elphinstone
Clanwilliam
Middleton
Oakburn
Vista
Rossburn
Trail Rangers
N. R. Park
Toronto
Gimli
Home Brew Club function in Angusville and theater notice
The Home Brew Club is functioning well. A Baseball Club organizational meeting is scheduled for next Monday evening. The Rogueville Dramatic Society presents a 3 act farce What Happened to Jones at Ferguson's Hall on Friday May 18. Watch for further announcements.
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Rogueville Dramatic Society
Jones
Ferguson’s Hall
Town Council Minutes and Financial Approvals
The council confirms previous minutes of the last meeting Court of Revision and special session. It authorizes payments to Alex More W J Doig J Peddie C P R Alex McDonagh D C Morris G A Cope Hil Son W J Doig Canadian General Electric and approves the dragging street contract tender for Chas Adsiph. A pig may be kept on Temple property and McDonagh is to be responsible for town mass instruments used by orchestra. Memorial stone work for W Bryant to be done and old rink filled in promptly by W W Wilson.
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Alex More
W. J. Doig
J. Peddie
C.P.R
Alex McDonagh
D. C. Morris
G. A. Cope
Hil & Son
Canadian General Electric
Chas. Adsiph
John Kestiuk
Temple
A. McDonagh
W. Bryant
W. W. W. Wilson
Banjo Wizard Joins Shell Shattered Shack Show
Veterans notes announce a June vig show featuring a Banjo Wizard as part of a busy programme committee plan. The club promises a stronger effort with star turns and new acts, urging readers to watch this space for details.
For Sale or Rent North Half of Section City Way
For sale or rent north half of section 21 21 28. Apply 8 Rea. 228 Dearvarn Ave. Winnipeg Midve.
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Dearvarn Ave
Winnipeg
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Millwood Bridge
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A. L. Buie
Boston Globe
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Grain Growers Guide
J. Thompson
Wm. L. Johnson
John Cusitar
F. C. Middleton
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Portare la Prairie
Tene Deliba
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N. Y
Women’s Institute
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