Old Days and District News Highlights In Russell Area
The Old Days notes banner of 69 paid-up members and a large prize list. Describes land inspection by W. B. Lennard, ONR Yension grading, then a fire near Ascentypl. Spring seeding praised as among best in ten years. Bets store sold at Millwood. Northwestern football league split into two divisions. CNR divisional point proposal for Russell. Russell football beat Fan Weart at Arbor Day. Northwestern baseball league reorganized with officers. Russell endorses electric light plant financing. Local baseball, hospital readiness, and many youths joining the colors. A quiet May wedding unites Melvin Watson and M E McKay.
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W. 4
J. W. de la Mare
Des Moines
W. B. Lennard
Rossburn
Ascentypl
Betves
Millwood
North-Western Football Association
Russell
Shoal Lake
Minnedosa
Neep‘awa
Gladstone
Doig
Bonnycastle
Board of Trade
CNR
Russel
Fanwearth
Binearth
Russell Notes and Local News from 1923
Fifteen years ago Fred Glover’s friends gifted six butter spreaders on the eve of her departure from Russell. The Presbytery of Minnedoss voted unanimously for immediate church union. Miss F Vinnell becomes chief operator at Russell exchange replacing Miss D Stainsby. Russell serial tournament prizes set at 800, 200 and 100 dollars.
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Fred Glover
Russell
Presbytery
Minnedoss
Miss F. Vinnell
Russell Telephone Exchange
D. Stainsby
Re elected president leads RMA district meeting
The Annual District meeting of the Retail Merchants Association held in A N W Club rooms elected George Smellie of Russell as president for the year. District councillors named include A Astbury Foxwarren W J Morris Shellmouth A G Busch and C L Dutton with further councillors to be chosen locally. Next district meeting set for Bingearth on July 11 with refreshments and thanks offered to Smellie and Cormack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
G. Smellie
Maurice Monnau
Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. J
Biot Cay
RMA
Runsell
A. G. Smellie
A. Astbury
W. Fenton
P. Pacy
N. B. Malinsky
B. Fox
Hay Gillespie
Binscarth
N. Braendle
M. Waldman
Foxwarren
W. J. Morris
E Morris
Birtle
C. L. Dutton
T. Morris
Jas. Hough
A. L. Gerrand
Shellmouth
A. G. Busch
W. J. Pennington
Day
Mr. Cormack
Icial Board
Ottawa
Portage
Prior
Mayfair
George Smeltie
Russell
JA. G. Busch
Reach Town
Bingearth
Messrs
Bruoudle and
Waldman
Honor Roll of the Sons of England Placed in Christchurch
The vestry of Christchurch at its May 2 meeting agreed to place the Honor Roll of the Sons of England in the church to preserve and pass down to future generations. The lodge Queen of the West received this honor, and the flag pole stand donated for the parish’s sole and permanent use will fly the Union Jack on fitting occasions. The vestry extended unanimous thanks for the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vestry
Christchurch
H. J. Pet Ut
Lodge “Queen of the West
Sons of England
Christichurch
Russell Women’s Institute District Meeting Draws Many
Russell Women’s Institute hosted a district gathering last Saturday with reps from Roblin Gilbert Plains Shellmouth Inglis Bin Silverton Angusville and Miss Louselle Liefer presiding. Speakers included Mrs J G Kippan and Mrs A G Smeliie of Russell. Mrs C Cummings of Gilbert Plains contributed to the musical program and a demonstration was given by Mrs W W Wilson and Mrs J Peddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Women's Institute
Roblin
Gilbert Plains
Shellmouth
Inglis
bin Silverton
Angusville
Louselle Liefer
Russell Institute
J. G. Kippan
A. G. Smeliie
Russell
Mra c. Cummings
W. W. W. Wilson
J. Peddie
District convention and local moves and events
The district WI convention will be held at Miniota May 27 with delegates Jno Jackson and Mrs Harry Adams. Mrs H Gillies attends the Winnipeg WI convention June 1 and 9. Wm Gillies of Winnipeg spends the summer with his son H Gillies. Mrs Switzer of Angusville visited her daughter Mrs Roy Breckenridge. Mrs Dunkin broke her arm and received care at Sacred Heart hospital. Mr and Mrs Jas McCrae and family moved to Russell. Mr and Mrs J Lengen of Lemberg Sask transferred here. Lenzen becomes new Reliance Grain Co agent. The WI held its May meeting May 4 in church. Rev Smetharam spoke on Mothers. Mrs Gillies and Mrs Coulter were chosen to interview doctors in Russell about a tonsil clinic in Inglis. H Liske moved his oil warehouse to town south end. Wm Mens plans to move his house east of town to former H Liske oil yard. Mrs H Liske ill this week. Mrs Holden, mother of Mrs R Dwyer, died. Mr Dwyer attended the funeral. Sympathy extended to Mrs Dwyer in her sorrow. Mrs C Howe of Tummel visited Mrs Jno Adams. Miss F Howe visited Herb Adams. A festival concert will be held in the hall Friday night. May 14 is the first Saturday night dance of the season under the WI. Jeesie Kelso of Russell spent the weekend with Mrs D Stewart. Mr and Mrs E Cochrane and H Cochrane motored to Kenville to visit Roy Pindlay. Mrs E Cochrane opened an ice cream parlor and confectionery store here.
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Miniota
Jno. Jackson
Harry Adams
H Gillies
Winnipeg
Wm. Gillies
H. Gillies
Switzer
Angusville
Roy Brekenridge
Dunkin
Sacred Heart Hospital
Jas. McCrae
Russell
J. Lengen
Lemberg
Sask
Lenzen
Reliance Grain Co
Smetheram
Holden
R. Dwyer
Dwyer
Rossburn
Douglas Hotel
Mr. Hough
Mr. Douglas
Livya Douglas
J. Hambley
Sarah Peden
Barbara
Toronto
C. Peden
Robt. Hamilton
Nalfee
Calder
Sas L. Wingert
Oakburn
J. G. Stitt
A. Smith
Yorkton
D. Mentos
J. Peden
Elkhorn Midnite
Sigvaldson
J. Smith
Irene Strong
Strong
Clan Smith
Chas. Bishop
Saskatoon
C. R. Dawson
Chas
Howard E. Hyde
Jolliet
Teachers Federation
Endcliffe Teens Plan Softball Tournament Team
The youth group met at Miss Ella Stewart's home with ten members to organize a softball team for the Russell tournament on the 24th. Mrs Pitts plans a residence sale on her Endcliffe property while Mrs B A Woodard conducts Sunday school in the school. The CNR station, section house, and buildings received a coat of paint. Boys who left for Kenora were delayed by a misunderstanding and the eastward opening was postponed during Winnipeg stopover. Bill Stewart rode in his first aeroplane with Dal Woodard at Stevenson field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Stewart
Russell
Pitts
Endcliffe
B.A. Woodard
Herome
CNR
Kenora
Winnipeg
Bill Stewart
Dal Woodard
Stevenson Field
Rossburn Club holds annual meeting at Douglas Hotel
The Rossburn Baseball Club conducted its organization meeting on Thursday May 5th at the Douglas Hotel with President Hough vice president Mr Douglas secretary treasurer Livya Douglas and others listed. Local residents attended dances and school inspector Sigvaldson visited town amid a busy week of social and educational events.
Silerton Festival Contestants in Stage Concert Friday
Local notes recount a May festival week with a concert in Vets Hall Russell and a softball tournament at Rossburn. Community members include Mr and Mrs W E Hargreaves and Miss Reta Young visiting Mrs Stewar t and Mrs Young. A U F W meeting at Mrs Roy Andersons home features Mother tribute. Events include a May 11 12 13 art exhibit, a May 13 bachelors dance, and a June 10 bridal pageant at Knox United Church. Funds raised support transporting children to Forward. Stanley Dunsmore left Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hargreaves
Reta Young
Stewart
Young
U.F.W
Roy Anderson
John Brow
Elmer Sheppard
Regina
Gavin
Vets
Russell
Virtue
Amithere
Wrelock
Uavide
Uavide.nniversary
Chandler
Rossburn
Knox United Church Lad
Stanley Dunsmore
Op Tucsday
Morley Anderson Home From British Columbia Trip
Morley Anderson returned home last Thursday after a pleasant visit to British Columbia. UF.W. members attended a WI. meeting in Russell on Saturday and reported an interesting visit.
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Morley Anderson
British Columbia
Uf.w. J
Russell
Teachers Attend Federation Meeting in Rossburn
Angusville and district teachers gathered for a Teach ers Federation meeting in Rossburn last Saturday. Lorne Tyndale reported on Winnipeg convention, with next district gathering set for June 2 in Angusville as a social evening inviting all armed teachers and their spouses. Norman Breendle of Binscarth visited Angusville, while Boy Scouts promoted aFriday dance amid ticket concerns. Mother's Day was observed with Seeburn Sunday school contributions. Musical Festival acts from Foxwarren slated to perform in Ferguson's hall Thursday evening for local contestants. Mrs E MacDonald and son Wayne of Rossburn visited, and a member attended a play in Russell recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Teachers’ Federation
Rossburn
Lorne ‘Tyndale
Winnipeg
Federation
Norman Breendle
Binscarth
Seeburn Sunday School
Wesley
Calder
Foxwarren
Ferguson's Hall
Radio Receptions In Russell Cleared Of Interference
A town wide radio survey in Russell found interference centered at the north end of Main street. J. Jones led the car team with Harold Thompson, correcting transformer issues and reducing distortion across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
J. Jones
Ty Harold Thompson
Main Street
Easter Service Highlights At Silverton W M S Notes
Sixteen women gathered for a special service in the church with Easter themes and readings led by Mrs. Cochrane. The program included hymns titled God of Grace and We Give Thee that Thine own World and notes on healing, life as a miracle, and a call for spiritual reawakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God of
John
Mra R
Cochrane
St Clanwilliam Arty
Mra. J. Hyde
Ministry of Healing
Ars. W
Bartha
Chipping Wins Golf Tournament Held Here Saturday
Eighteen junior golfers competed in a Russell Golf Club event for boys who worked on the grounds this spring. Roy Chipping led the qualifying round with 45 and won the championship by defeating Sid Allen, with Hubert Peterson taking the first flight and Bill Hancock the second flight titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Golf Club
Roy Chipping
S!@ Alien
Hubert Peterson
Herby Rutar
Bill Hancock
Jack Langford
Jack Thom
George Mosorandhon
Roy Chiping
Jack Wilson
Sid Allen
Rainie McKinnon
Chipping
Thom
Allen
Gordon Loney
Bill Thom
Bill Hembroft
Bob McLennan
Stan Yankoski
Bob Smeliie
Hancock
Lowey
Langford
McLennan
Whole Towns Talking Farce Praised in Local Play
A community event under A. & N. Veterans and B. P.O. praised the three act comedy The Whole Towns Talking written by John Emerson and Anita Loos. Lore Tyndale directed with strong performances by Lorne Tyndale Ro C. Siffelie and Mary Coulter among others. The cast included Harriet Simmons Ethel Dixon Chester Binney and Donald Swift with a scene by Miss Nelliene Liefer during intermission.
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B. P.O
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Lore Tyndale
D. R. McDougald
Lorne Tyndale
Ro C. Siffelie
Mise Mary
Henry Simmons
Harriet Simmons
Mra. A. G
Sadie Bloom
R. Crystal
Nelliene Liefer
Agricultural representative stationed at Russell
Carter appointed provincial agricultural representative for the district arrived in Russell this week and will establish headquarters there. He faces difficulty finding suitable house and office space but hopes to soon become a permanent Russell resident. Mrs Carter and the McCreas from Inglis move to Russell. McCrea appointed inspector for Reliance Grain Co. Mrs Mather received a gift and address from Knox United Church Sunday School. Dorothy Craig presented coin. Travelling Art Exhibit opened in the Vets hall with high school pupils attending. The display will continue today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 4
Carter
Russell
C. J. Mather
Knox United Church
Dorothy Craig
Vets
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R. C. Smellie
C. Ol Graham
G. Shipley
Hembroff
Mise B. Currie
L. Lang
Ford
Chas. Hodgkins
Wm. Me
Northwestern Baseball League
D. Hough
F. McPherson
T. Young
Binscorth
Birtie
Silverton
Byaw
Angusville Baseballers
Dr. Wright
Calgary
Jno
Locata
Hook
M. D. Gorton
Roseburn
Colors
Melvin Watson
Tumbell
M. E. McKay
Asessippt
THE
Women's Institute
C. Howe
Tummel
Jno. Adams
F. Howe
Herb. Adams
Jeesie Kelso
Mra
E. MacDonald
Wayne
Silverton W. M. S
Thos
D. G. Nield
Morden
Bert
Lorna Vandecar
CE. Tibbats
R. Kennedy
A. Angus
W. H. Andrews
Bok
Jock Anderson
Dr. Nichol
Saltcoats
Edgar Fergus
Wchipping
Doug Russell
Jack Fenton
Bob Allen
Herby Ratar
Glyn Chipping
Peterson
Fenton
Ratar
Jas. McCrea
McCrea
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