Town Council Minutes and City Appropriations
Town council approves rink and electric light payments and a $50 donation to the Manitoba Social Hygiene Association. W Forsyth street dragging accepted at 60c per hour. A $500 donation/ grant appropriation approved. Cemetery Committee minutes adopted. Road opening by Bydaw No 119 staged over three readings. Writ in Bowler’s claim to solicitor H P Reed. Ward road budgets set at $15 per ward. Wages rates listed. Paid amounts include J J Crowe Lumber Co and Manitoba Social Hygiene Association. Petitions from Angusville ratepayers discussed. Provincial income tax not imposed. Yorkton power plant crankshaft damage $15,000. Roblin triplets mother informed no king’s bounty from province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J. Doig
Cc. P. R
Manitoba Social Hygiene Association
W. Forsyth
S. E
Wilson & Glen Re
Manitoba
Yorkton
Roblin
Man
Meeting at Angusville approves bylaw and 1922 assessment
On May 5 1921 meeting at Angusville with all members present adopted minutes. Herd By-law underwent three readings. Mr Otto Seebach appointed to prepare the 1922 assessment roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Herd
Otto Seebach
Northwestern Manitoba Baseball League Reorganized
The Northwestern Manitoba Base ball League was reorganized at a meeting in Binscarth last Thursday. Members include Rossburn Angusville Russell Binscarth and Birtle with officers Hon. Pres. W. W. W. Wilson President N. Braendle Vice Pres E Wilson and a committee of J. Stewart McKay IL Caldwell A. BE Lefer and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Manitoba Baseball League
Binscarth
Rossburn
Angusville
Russell
Birtle
W. W. W. Wilson
N. Braendle
E. Wilson
L. Argo
J. Stewart
McKay
IL. Caldwell
A. BE. Lefer
Porter
New Anglican Diocese Proposed for Manitoba
The western region of Manitoba seeks to form the Diocese of Brandon under the Anglican church. Archbishop Rupert's Land supports the move and pledges 25 000 dollars if the diocese matches it, with Forward Movement funds contributing 21 600 and a target Episcopal endowment of 75 000. Total to raise stands at 28 400 to establish the diocese and advance church work regionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Ong Land
Manitoba
Christian Church
Ruperts’ Land
Diocese of
Brandon
Rupert's Land
Russell School Sees Garden Upgrades And Court Plans
Arbor Day sparks new flower labels at Russell School with Jiggs as a playful note. Two tennis courts proposed to be marked off, work expected soon. Rosenthal family leaves for Winnipeg, pupil departs Grade IX after steady progress led by Bernice Currie Kathleen Maher and Sollie Rosenthal in the high grades. Boys Baseball Club issues a challenge to Foxwarren School, likely for 20th day. Window boxes and room improvements draw interest with Grade III and IV praised for bright classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal
Winnipeg
Mary Smith
Bernice Currie
Kathleen Maher
Sollie Rosenthal
Foxwarren
Russell Tennis Club Opens Season With Nine Game Sets
The Russell Tennis Club held a large May tournament with fifteen pairs playing nine games each on the American plan from 1 p.m. to 7 30 p.m. Mrs Spears and Dr Marquis won with 35 games to 16, narrowly beating Mrs Lucas and G Smeliie at 34 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Tennis Club
R. Spears
England
Lucas
Spears
Dr. Marquis
Shellmouth Baseball Team Formed With Officers Elected
A meeting on May 7 elected R. J. Young as manager Joe Carter as captain and R Wise as secretary The minutes note a $1 membership fee The group set practice rights for Tuesday and Saturday sessions.
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Shellmouth
R. J. Young
Joe Carter
R. Wise
Windy City League set to stage series with Shellmouth entry
Secretary outlines plan to approach Drop More and McNutt clubs for a series as Windy City League contemplates organization. Shellmouth would enter a team if the league forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dropmore
McNutt
Shellmouth
Karakul Sheep and Persian Lamb Fur in Canada
The Karakul breed from Bokhara provides the Persian lamb fur admired in Canada. Although live sheep exports are restricted, several Karakul ranches exist in Canada with crossings to improve local flocks. The mutton is good and skins of stillborn lambs add value, while hardy Karakuls endure harsh winters.
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Persia
Bokhara
Sibera
America
Canada
United States
Alberta
Themer Plans Arrangements for Anglican Church Student
Themer I L Roy of the Syn expects to meet next Thursday May 19 to arrange sending a student to the Anglican Church for the summer months.
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Themer
I. L. Roy
The
Syn
Anglican Church
Women's Institute Plans May Meeting at the Rink
The monthly Women's Institute gathering is set for Thursday May 19 at 3 pm at the Rink with Roll Call. Mrs. Ridgway will discuss The Red Cross in Peace and War. A humorous ten commandments critique of club life accompanies the notice.
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Women's Institute
Mary
The
Agricultural Extension News
General Ketchen Credits Red Cross for Wounded Soldiers Care
Major General H p B Ketchen of Military District No 10 lauds the Canadian Red Cross for its Winnipeg Beach convalescent home in summer 1920. He praises treatment quality and outdoor therapy, noting improved patient morale and renewed confidence as they face life after hospital care.
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Ketchen
RED Cross
H. P. B. Ketchen
Military District No. 10
Canadian Red Cross Society
Winnipeg
Canadian Red Cross
Local notes on wind damage and community events
Rossburn reports severe wind damage from last week. Nearby threshing and seeding work proceed as M Peikoff and family visit from Grand View, with C V Harrison and others. A Boys and Girls Club concert with a native style troupe is announced for Friday followed by a dance. A Galician farmer found dead in Fish Lake prompts an expected inquest. cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Peikoff
Grandview
C. V. Harrison
Girls’ Club
Fish Lake
Christ Church Announces Weekly Services and Deanery Visit
Christ Church holds 11 a.m. Holy Communion and 7 p.m. Evensong with a Wednesday service at 8 15 p.m. Confirmation class follows the Sunday evening service. The Rector will visit Shoal Lake for two days next week for a Deanery meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Local Birth Announcements From Silverton and Russell Notes
At Silverton a son born to Mr and Mrs J Hainstock. At Russell twins born to Mr and Mrs R D McIntosh a son and a daughter. At Russell on May 5 by Wm Tennant a son born to Mr and Mrs Tennant. At the Rectory Russell on Ascension Day May 5 a daughter born to the Rev and Mrs F H Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainstock
Silverton
J. Hainstock
McIntosh
Russell
R. D. McIntosh
Tennant
Wm. Tennant
Edith Florence Wilson Weds Wallace Thompson in Winnipeg
Edith Florence Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan Wilson marries Wallace Thompson at Christ Church Winnipeg on Saturday May 7 officiated by Rev Walser.
Peddie Obituary Notices Death of Mrs Robt Peddie
Mrs Robt Peddie aged 57 years 7 months 13 days died at Russell on Thursday May 5 1921. Funeral arrangements not specified in the notice.
Pedde Family Thanks Friends For Kindness In Bereavement
Mr. Robert Pedde and family express gratitude to many friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
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Robert Pedde
Telephone rates will be increased in Winnipeg report says
The Manitoba committee on railways telephones and telegraphs adopted a report by Attorney General Thomas H. Johnson on telephone rate increases. It states costs for supplies and wages justify raising rates, but urges operating the utility at cost and at the lowest possible level while maintaining efficiency.
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Winnipeg
Committee On Railways, Telephones and Telegraphs
Thomas H. Johnson
Tax math riddle and political notes from the era
A puzzle style tax calculation joke mixed with quotes on Dr. Michael Clarke's view of Meighen government. It also cites a U S death toll statistic and Manitoba Game Act amendments about Riding Mountain, plus a brief note on live stock import trends in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Clarke
Meighen
United States
Nimrods
Riding Mountain
Ottawa
Canada
Local notes on community events and changes
Rain boosts grain and garden growth as Rev Feir moves to Sturgeon Creek for summer. Archbishop Sinnott schedules visits to St Lazare Madeline Angusville and Rossburn. The Shellmouth School bylaw passes. new three room school planned. portraits of local clubs, police reports, and a fatality in Russell mark a busy week.
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Banner
R. McDonald
Solagirth
Mrs. Feir
Virden
Sturgeon Creek
Winnpeg
Struthers
Saskatoon
Yorkton
Allan Wishart
Wm. J. Sharman
Jos. Sharman
Wm. Mitchell
Ordville
Dominion Tax Office
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Chiqdiméh
Public meeting on May 16 to reorganize Russell Red Cross
A public meeting will be held at Oddfellows Hall on Monday May 16 at 8.26 p.m. to reorganize the Russell Red Cross Society and appoint officers. The gathering aims to restore wartime welfare efforts and support community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows Hall
Russell Red Cross Society
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Shellmouth Agricultural Society
Earle Setter
N. E
Geo Haas
W. Sudbury
Pres
F. Hilbert, Sec
J. J. Crowe Lumber Co
RBIDS
Havecessics
Clesc
Binscarth Agricultural Society
John Reinhart
Angusville Ratepayers
Silver Creek
Water Co
DR. H. Ss. Swallow
D. c
Val. Allen
H. S. Swallow
the Church
Russell School
Karakul
Toots
Casper
Christ Church
Whitsunday
Canadian Pacific Railway
Foxwerren
Lodge Queen of the West
1.C.C.F. Hall
Robt. Peddie
Peddie
Shakespeare, Ont
Mr. Johnson
W. McKay
T. Callin
R. J. Coulter
W. Reed
J. Peddie
D. Peddie
Lf. Abottt
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