The Old Days Chronicle From Russell Selections May 1905 1920
Local skimming of past Russell items notes the 1905 open air concert by the Russell Brass Band led by Mr Jackson. It mentions wheat and oats sowing, boxer George O Malley in Russell seeking matches, village assessment at 43043450, and the Northwestern Manitoba Football League forming with officers. Also recalls Lusitania sinking with 1500 lives, 1920 nomination of J B Griffiths, a navy quip about Canada, 1990 eggs shipment by Silverton, and a medical practice sale to Dr Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brass Band
Jackson
George O'Malley
Montreal
Canada
Russell
Manitoba Football League
F. ¥. Newton
D. C. McDonald
A. H. Goodbun
Dr. Laban
A. W. Bverton
J. McIntyre
Cunard
Ireland
J. B. Griffiths
Silverton
Manitoba
Bates
Brownlee
Foxwarren
War in Europe ends V E Day observed May 8
The war in Europe ends V E Day with a lull in the Eighth Victory Loan sales across Canada. Total Tuesday sales reached 974 million 716 thousand 400 dollars, below the 1.050 billion 281 thousand 600 dollars at the comparable stage of the previous loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
V E Day Observances Highlight Russell Memorial Service
In Russell Manitoba the town marked V E Day with a morning and afternoon program led by Rev J E McNeill and including prayers, a two minute silence, and a dedication service at the Vets Hall. Local citizens and several choirs participated as R C Smellie read names of regional war sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerteny
Russell
Golf
Vets’ Hall
J. E. McNeill
R. C. Smellie
McNeill
D. T. Boulton
United and Christ Church
Pat Smellie
Local notices reveal 1925 tennis club officers
In Inglis the 1925 issue lists the tennis club officers for the season with C. J. Crawford as president Art Bell as vice president J. C. Smith as secretary and Mrs. G Coulter as treasurer Jim Morin is seeking 12 violinists to form an orchestra for the fair. A Mother's Day service occurred at Knox Church with Rev H B Wallace leading and participants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
C. J. Crawford
Art Bell
J. C. Smith
G. Coulter
Jim’ Morin
Tood
W Torn Marquette
Search
Knox Church
H. B. Wallace
L. Leifer
Irene Dunn
Doreen Matheson
M. Houck
Marquette Candidate James Glen Named Minister of Mines and Resources
Hon James Allison Glen born December 18 1877 in Renton Dumbartonshire Scotland. He studied law at Glasgow and moved to Canada 1911 to Birtle then Russell. He served as Speaker of the Commons and in 1940 joined King cabinet as Minister of Mines and Resources. He has long advocated wheat policies and agriculture supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allison Glen
K.C
Mines and Resources
Renton
Dumbartonshire
Scotland
David Glen
Glen
University of Glasgow
Canada
Birtle
Manitoba
Russell
Marquette
Manitoba School Trustees Association
Manitoba Economic Conference
House of Commons
King
Mines
University of Manitoba
Riding Mountain National Park
Wasagaming
Community notes reflect local visits and events
Visitors from Victoria and Winnipeg attend services and gatherings in town. Marchwell and Community Club plays draw crowds, with a forthcoming show in Marchwell. The late John Roberts Sr. is remembered at funeral services, and a shipment of clothing for liberated countries is sent to Winnipeg headquarters, marking a final shipment for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Herbert
Victoria
B.C
A. Herbert
Hayton
Chesnick
Yorkton
Sandy Roberts
Winnipeg
John Roberts Sr
Marchwell
George
Calvert
D. Williams
John Roberts
Roberts
Rev. Nunn
P. Patterson
R. Patterson
Wm. Davidson
A. Johnson
G. Douglas
A. G. Busch
Victory Loan rally falls short of eighth campaign target
Up to Wednesday morning the Russell unit still needed over 100000 to reach its 425000 goal in the Eighth Victory Loan. Sub units report 312650 subscribed from 639 people, with Binscarth leading at 79350 and Rossburn near 74000 in subscriptions. Russell needs 40000 more while Boulton remains far behind at 11000. Authorities urge customers to place orders by phone or through banks as the deadline nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Unit
Binscorth
Rossium
Russell
Boulton
Rossburn
Silver Creek
Binscarth
Russell Oo Wie
Shellmouth
Christ Church Schedule May 13 and 20
Church calendar lists May 13 Ascension Day observances with 11 AM Morning Prayer and 2 PM service at Craigie. May 20 Whitsunday includes Holy Communion at Shellmouth 7 PM and Christ Church service.
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Craigie
Holy Communion
Whitsunday
Shellmouth
Christ Church
Russell Pentecostal Mission LooF Service Notice
The Russell Pentecostal Mission Hall invites Friday Bible Study and Prayer at 2 30 pm led by Rev G F Melmoth Pastor Marchwell Sask Box 20 Mrs L McIntosh Russell secretary readings quote Romans 2 16 God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Melmoth
Marchwell
Sask
Dress Making Courses First Meeting Notice
Ladies invited to the Russell W.L sponsored dress making and tailoring class. First meeting set for 2 PM in the Red Cross rooms on Tuesday May 15th. All ladies urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell W.L
Red Cross
Deesday
Split of departments forms Veterans Affairs and Health and Welfare
The Veterans Affairs and Health and Welfare departments emerge from a split of the Pensions and National Health ministry. Veterans Affairs aids returning service members with jobs training housing farming equipment and insurance. Health and Welfare handles child and maternal health nutrition public health and planned federal programs.
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Veterans, Health and Welfare
Department of Pensions and National Health
Veterans’ Affairs
Health and Welfare
Department of Health and Welfare
Blood Donor Clinic Draws Sixty with Six From Nearby Towns
Sixty people attended the Blood Donor Clinic last Wednesday with fifty six completing donations. Donors came from Selsgirth Inglis Angusville Spy Hill Silver ton Binscarth Foxwarren Fussell. Two women and three men received third donations. The piece also notes public concerns about dog poison and a $25 reward for the culprit. It highlights winter conditions and wartime community notices including Milk for Britain and a fundraising drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selsgirth
Inglis
Angusville
Spy Hill
Silverton
Binscarth
Foxwarren
Fussell
May 24 Novelty Dance by Business Girls Club
A novelty dance event is hosted by the Business Girls' Club on May 24. The social gathering offers entertainment and a chance for attendees to support club activities. The event aims to raise funds and showcase local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Girls’ Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dominion
Knox United Church
Man
James E. McNeill
MTU
Roblin
Minnedosa
Grandview
Ussell Pentecostal Mission Loof
Hall
Helen Marsh
Post Office
CBC
Liberals
ICCF
Social Creiters
Lebor Progressives
Volga
Saratov
Moscow
Sint Colsme
C. R. Loney
Monerel
Wienes
Speeda
National War Finance Committee
H. T. Reed
Milk For
Britain
Russell W.I
Elkis
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