Farewell for Mr and Mrs Johnson Amid Community Gatherings
A Tuesday farewell at Mrs Buchanan's home on Victoria Avenue marked by games and a purse of money presented to Mr and Mrs Johnston by Mrs M E Nixon. The couple, who started a bakery and confectionery here thirteen years ago, will depart Friday for a motor trip to Vancouver accompanied by W W Johnston after renting to G Esson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
End
Wesley Nixon
M. E. Nixon
W. A. Arbogast
Winnipeg
Rossburn Amateur Dramatic Society
Fanny Brown
Angusville
CHURCH NOTES Schedules for Ascension Week and Meetings
Christ Church outlines Sunday services with Ascension Evensong and Address at 7 p.m. followed by Confirmation class. Ascension Day Thursday features Evensong at 7.30 with choir practice to follow. The J A will meet Friday afternoon at Rectory with the Boys Club gathering at SafurePy Rectory at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
SafurePy
Notable senior grades listed with class standings
The senior grades last week were headed br. XI. Norris Beamish and X. Dorothy Hill and X. Elsie Dunsmore. Verna Mcintosh Vil. Wilbur Sparrow VI. Nick Jarowski V. Elmer Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Beamish
Dorothy Hill
Elsie Dunsmore
Verna Mcintosh
Wilbur Sparrow
Nick Jarowski
Elmer Wilson
St Cuthbert's Shellmouth Service Next Sunday 11 am
A church notice announces a Sunday service at St Cuthbert's Shellmouth at 11 am. The event invites parishioners to attend and participate in worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Cuthbert’s
Shellmouth
Holy Trinity Harrowby Service After Ascension Sunday
The parish of Holy Trinity Harrowby holds a Sunday after Ascension service at 3 p.m. Details note the church schedule and time for worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Harrowby
Examination Results And Attendance For Various Grades
The April Examinations list Grade VI Sr Aooda Boulton Norman Custtar and Arthur Pettit as top performers with Lily Thickett and Nellie Thickett leading Grade VI Jr. Grade IV tops Keith Setter Kenneth Rea and Billy Trickett. Grade II Bennie Lenbrink Leave Setter. Grade I Melfort Boulton Jimms Totchett Marthe Thicket. Perfect attendance recorded for Anil includes Rhoda Boulton Arthur Pettitt Lil Thickett Keith Setter Kenneth Rea Bennie Tenbrink Lenore Setter and Melfort Boulton. Weekly leaders are Norman Cusitar Lily Thickett Billy Thickett Lenore Setter and Melfort Boulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Thickett
Nellie Thickett
Keith Setter
Kenneth Rea
Billy Trickett
Bennie Lenbrink
Leave Setter
Melfort Boulton
Jimms Totchett
Marthe Thicket
Anil
Rhoda Boulton
Arthur Pettitt
Lil¢ Thickett
Bennie Tenbrink
Lenore Setter
Death of James Audy Portage La Prairie remembers HBC era official
James Audy aged 82 died in Portage La Prairie. He managed the Hudson's Bay Store at Russell in the early 1880s and later farmed his quarter. His long service with the Hudson's Bay Company and his ties to early residents are noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
James Audy
Audy
Hudson's Bay
Russell
Hudson Bay Company
Dying Veterans Ties to Hudson Bay Company Highlighted
Portage in Prairie Manitoba May 7 James Audy died here aged 82. Early Manitoba settler and adventurer, longtime Hudsons Bay Company servant, he served at Fort Garry Fort Ellis Fort Pelly Riding Mountain and Russell. He later homesteaded near Dauphin and remained famed as a western sportsman and figure. He married a daughter of Dr and Mrs Spence of Winnipeg, leaving two sons and a daughter.
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Portage
Prairie
M@n
James Audy
Manitoba
West
Ottawa
Hudson's Bay Company
Fort Garry
Buffalo
The
Prairies
Spence
Winnipeg
Mothers Day Observed At Russell Union Church
Mothers Day was fittingly observed at Russell Union Church with decorations of carnations roses and plants. The morning service featured a string of musical numbers recitations and an address by Rev D D Millar on The Kind of Mothers We Need. Evening service saw Odd Fellows and Rebekahs march in with the town band and the trio sang Mother Dear I Have Been Thinking of You and Send Out Thy Light as the pastor spoke on Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Mister Seabel Mather
Marjory Wilson
Marjorie Miller
Mollie Mather
Norm
McLeod
R. N. Amos
N. R. Park
Lilian Fraser
Jesus
Savior
D. D. Millar
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Mather
Wilson
Miller
Gounod
Local union league formed in MacNutt for season warmup
A Tuesday night meeting in MacNutt organized a union base ball league with teams from Churchbridge MacNutt and Russell. The four home four away schedule runs May 20 to June 19 with Mr Arnason of Churchbridge elected president and Mr Hodgson of MacNutt secretary. Visiting teams supply the umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacNutt
Churchbridge
MacNutt and
Russell
Ston
Arnason
Jayne
Community notices from Foxwarren area
Mrs Shewfelt mourns sudden death of youngest sister. Dr Peikoff Rossburn and Dr Nichol Saltcoats visited local residents. Mr James Bailey Staples Grocery hosted by Foxwarren family. Local youth return home for Arbor Day weekend. Margaret Angus Sadie Angus and Henry Chittick visit from Russell and Robins Minshull from Robbins. Sunday School attendance reaches 162 for Mother's Day observation.
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Shewfelt
Peikoff
Rossburn
Nichol
Saltcoats
Anderson
James Bailey
Staples “O. Grocery
Foxwarren
Arbor Day
Margaret Angus
Sadie Angus
Henry Chittick
Russell
Russell Minshull
Robiis
Mother
Welcome for Mrs Campbell and Alice Campbell at Shellmouth
The town welcomes Mrs Campbell Sr and Alice Campbell while Miss I Stewart opens a small kindergarten for underage children and earns community praise. Four carloads of dancers traveled to the Inglis Dance last Friday for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Campbell Sr
Alice Campbell
Shellmouth
I. Stewart
Inglis
Beautiful Lake Golf Club Formed At Shellmouth
Golf enthusiasts meet to form the Beautiful Lake Golf Club at Shellmouth. A nine hole course will be rented at the lake with officers led by Pres. Miller and Secy-Treas. Lowenberg. Membership set at 3 dollars for Shellmouth district and 2 dollars for ladies and neighboring towns. A May 24 fundraising dance is planned to improve greens.
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Lake Beautiful
Shellmouth
Langenburg
End Inglis
Beautiful Lake
Millwood Tennis Club Holds Postponed Meeting May 6
The Millwood Tennis Club held its postponed annual meeting on May 6 with sixteen new members. Officers elected include H. H. Walker as Honorary President, Miss R. Swain as President, W. Morris as Treasurer, Mrs. J. Wonrasek as Secretary, and HE Matheston on grounds committee. The club shows strong finances and enthusiasm. A tournament is planned for May 24 followed by a dance with the club orchestra.
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Millwood Tennis Club
H. H. Walker
R. Swain
W. Morris
J. Won@rasek
HE Matheston
A. Cartwright
W. Bily
Veterans Meeting Moves to June First for General Session
At the last meeting the general session is rescheduled to Tuesday June 1 to review membership dues and plan participation in the Agricultural Show entertainment. The Annual Memorial service is set for August 8. The Secretary notes a new appropriation to build a highway through Riding Mountain Forest Reserve, easing access for early settlers.
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Riding Mountain
Initio
Two Local Boys Plead Guilty Under Attendance Act
Charlie Mudrack and Geo Zytriuk appeared before Magistrate McLennan charged with breaching the School Attendance Act. Both pleaded guilty. Mudrack received a five dollar fine and costs. Zytriuk was discharged on a suspended sentence with costs. Attendance Deputy advises keeping children in school.
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Charlie Mudrack
Geo. Zytriuk
McLennan
Charlie
Shellmouth Prints and Community Notes Across Town
Local items include fair plans for Shellmouth and jail on the 27th as well as ads for printing from The Banner Office. Reports cover farm seeding progress, Maple street plantings, new electric power 24 hours, and social events from Crystal Rebekah lodge to dances in Russell with details on attendees and venues.
Mothers' Day Service Honors Russell Mothers at Union Church
About 325 people attended the morning Sunday School service at Union Church Sovden Aten Oth to honor Russell mothers. A carnation was worn by each attendee and the red ones led the color. Rev D D Millar D D spoke on The Kind of Mothers we need. Lily Fraser led the lesson with Norma McLeod reciting and Molly Mather delivering Nobody knows but Mother. The program featured singing led by Mrs K Miller with Miss Lucelle Leifer at the piano. Isabell Mather Marjorie Wilkson and Marjorie Miller performed I'll wear a red flower for you, repeated by popular request at the evening service. The Superintendent and Secretary Treasurer will be away soon Mr Smellie a holiday in BC and W D McClure visiting Prince Edward Island.
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Banner
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Arbingast
Rossburn
Angus Moynes
Yorkton
Silverton
Lloyd Elliott
Shellmouth
Freinds
Helston
Man
Reston
Neepawa
Russell
Dept. of Education
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
McRostie’s
Andrew Chrisholm
Bield
Masonic Order
Winnipeg
Brandon Provincial Exhibition Board
Holstein
Ayrshire
Jersey
Guernsey
Heine
Mr. Olsen
Jit
Connell
Shotake
Ruesell
Bell
Mise W
C.G. LT
Norma McLeod
Molly Mather
K. Miller
Lucelle Leifer
Miller
Isabel Mather
Marjorie Wilkson
Marjorie Miller
Smellie
B.C
W. D. McClure
Prince Edward Felend
Russell Agricultural Society Plans Fair Day Baseball Invite
At a directors meeting last Saturday the Russell Agricultural Society decided to hold an invitation baseball tournament on the first day of the Fair.
Russell Pure Bred Breeding Station Stallions Arrive
The stallions for the Russell Pure Bred Breeding Station will arrive this week and begin on their routes next Monday morning. Three top horses in the west, after government examination, have been secured to improve the district stock. If you own a suitable mare, arrange to use one of the station stallions.
Roche dale Sunday School opens May 16 inviting all
The Roche dale Sunday School announces opening on May 16 for summer months with an invitation to attend. A note adds the proverb about work and play. Reminds of a church service next Sunday May 18 at 2 30 PM at the school house Roche dale. The Rochedale W J meets at Mrs. Lloyd's home on May 13 at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Rochedale
Rochedale W. J
Lloyd
Cracknell April School Report Highlights Student Grades
School report lists pupils by grade with marks for grades VIII to I and names such as Olive McDonald Eleanor McLennan Gordon Gray Nelson Davidson Amy Zimmer and Ronald McNichol. Teachers include M. E. Cochrane noting student progress.
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M. E. Cochrane
Olive McDonald
Eleanor McLennan
Mattie Davidson
Evelyn Davidson
Margaret Shaw
Mary Beatty
Pearl Zimmer
Lorna McNichol
Gordon Gray
Nelson Davidson
Amy Zimmer
Bob Grey
Arthur Davidson
Ronald McNichol
Olga Zimmer
Reading and History Schedule For June School Week
Timetable lists daily periods from June 21 to 24 covering Reading Regulations Composition Spelling British History Canadian History Agriculture Geometry Grammar Drawing Geography Arithmetic. Additional notes state no practical Reading or Music test this year and that Composition is valued at 100 marks. Students are reminded to include year and inspector name when writing to the Department about entrance exam results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christ Church
Russell School
Brightside School
Aooda Boulton
Norman Custtar
Arthur Petiit Fave
Opera
Tion
F. T. Matheson
Mix Norman
John Bell
Uired Sundar
Kalanac
Breckenridge
Thompson
Jean Anderson
Bessie Burgess
Beautiful Lake Golf Club
Millwoold Tennis Club
Shellmouth Fair
H Trener
Melita
EB. Miller
Turner
Nelson
House of Commons
Maillins
Mari Enette
Pailwars
Dunning
Canada
Charlies A. Dunning
Russell Agricultural Soc
Cracknell
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