May Dates and Local Sports Across Years
A compiled historical notes page lists events from May in various years. It mentions grading the C N R line near Sandy Lake, Victoria Day games at Russell Shoal Lake and Binscarth, medical exam successes, a 2 1/2 mile miniature marathon won by Dick Clee, Shell River power surveys at Asessippi, and the sale of Jerusalem wall stone. It also covers Winnipeg strike impacts, golf club formation, Inglis field day, Lochinvar Clydesdale hire, and local business changes including J J Crowe Lumber buying Thom Kippan Co. at Russell and Inglis, with J G Kippan named manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kippan & Lennard
C.N.R
Sandy Lake
Victoria
Russell
Shoal Lake
Binscarth
Shell River
Asessippi
Jerusalem
Golf Club
J. A. Glen
C. P. Coulter
Inglis
Cigorear
Lochinvar
Ruasell Clydesdale Club
J. J. Crowe Lumber Company
Thom-Kippan Co
Russell and Inglis
J. G. Kippan
Brewers and Hotelkeepers War Fund Report
A Manitoba fund report covers monies collected and distributed by the Brewers and Hotelkeepers War Fund through December 1943. Begun September 1940, it runs through the war and one year after, overseen by five trustees including Mr Justice A K Dysart and Hon W J Tupper. The fund funds Canada’s War Effort with no deductions from collections and distributions to beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mani-toba
A. K. Dysart
W. J. Tupper
K.C
W. J. Major
John T. Boyd
A. D., Harrison
Canada
Russell unit thanks Russell town for cigarettes from Italy
Pte H A Coulter writes from Italy to thank the Town of Russell for cigarettes received there. He notes summer weather arriving, crows are heavy and will be harvested in May. Oxen are common in fields and grape vines promise a good grape harvest and wine this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Coulter
Fromtaly
Russell
Victory Loan drive exceeds targets in multiple districts
Final figures show Sixth Victory Loan subscriptions far surpassed targets across Boulton Silver Creek Binscarth Shellmouth Russell and Rossburn sub units. Total sales reached 1625 applications for 972 750 dollars, 7.7 percent above provincial target. Sub units posted strong overages led by Russell and Boulton with farmers increasing bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Shell- Rcuth
Boulton
Silver Creek
Rossburn
Imeain
Fussell
Boulton Municipality
Binscarth
Sweek
Shellmouth
Russell and District
Wal
R. C. Smellie
Dear Editor Comment on Dunn Errs in Ban inet
A reader criticizes B C Dunn for misreading a letter and misdirecting blame. He argues the correct action was to take the letter to the post office, seek a receipt, and avoid personal cost. He also suggests befriending Jack could prove more valuable than any reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baninet
The
Dunn
Jack
Santa Claus
Ferat
Letter to the editor defending Jack Dunn from defamatory local piece
A group of Mur rayville and Russell district residents express resentment toward a recent article about Jack Dunn. They defend his integrity, alleging the piece was exaggerated and aimed to profit from biring attention. They urge The Banner to exercise discretion to avoid further harm to his reputation in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dunn
Murrayville
B.C
Russell District
Reper Postal Service
Jack
Knox United Church Service and Events
Knox United Church announces James E. McNeill as minister with 11 am baptismal service and 7 pm program. An evening talk titled International Cooperation by Hiram is planned and Empire Day Service featured. Dr John A Cormie will lead Sunday May 28 morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Co-operation
Hiram
John A. Cormie
Auctions In Harrowby Binsearth Inglis Inlcis Explores
Norris Cronk conducts household furniture sale at Harrowby on Saturday May 20 with Bob Page as auctioneer. Cliff Mayhew sells 10 milk cows 15 young cattle and farm equipment six miles east of Binsearth Monday May 22 at 1 30 pm by Staples and Braendle. Mrs C Woodkey and Lawrence Wertlein joint sale of furniture and building materials at Inglis on Thursday June 18 by Shipley and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Cronk
Harrowby
Bob Page
Cliff Mayhew
Binsearth
Staples & Braendle
C. Woodkey
Lawrence Wertlein
Inglis
Shipley & 1 Son
Western Marquette Musical Festival Tops Ten Year Run
A large entry and good weather made the tenth annual Western Marquette Music Festival a success with sessions at United Church and Yeis hall. Marion Keating won with 88 in the girls solo, age 16 and under, followed by Betty Hancock 87 and Elaine Thorpe 86. Adjudicators were Filmer Hubble Winnipeg for music and Mrs Caddy Winnipeg for dancing. Winners included Foxwarren, Russell, and Binscarth entries across vocal, piano, and spoken categories. Mayor H S Hembroff chaired the grand concert, where Hubble offered tips and a nudge to save with War Savings stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Yeis
Marion Keating
Betty Hancock
Elinor Shaw
Elaine Thorpe
Filmer Hubble
Winnipeg
McLuhan
Binscarth
Caddy
Ottawa War Campaigns and Paper Salvage Drive Spotlight
Ottawa column highlights national waste paper drive aiding war needs and stresses 300 pound lots now accepted. It notes paper containers support medical kits, rations, gas masks, and aircraft components. Also covers Legion Educational Services funding for servicemen and prisoners of war, and National Women’s Week urging price stabilization and thrift led by Canadian women farmers’ wives in rural and urban homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Legion
Sicily
Italy
International Red Cross
Legion
Consumer
Barber Berry Becomes Cromer Hardware Head
Russell barber Lou Berry leaves his shop to take over his son’s Cromer hardware business. The piece notes local events including a waste paper drive led by W. E. Fenton aiming for 20 tons from Russell area, and mentions nearby community items such as holiday talk, new owners for High Volo, and local civic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Russell
Lou Berry
Cromer
Ira Mann
Angusville
High Volo
Donald ‘McDonald
Vista
Howard McIntosh
H. J. Bowley
Rossburn
Peeee
Anglican Notes Evening and Morning Prayer Times
Christ Church holds Evening Prayer at 7 pm and Craigie Morning Prayer at 11 am Whitsunday services include Holy Communion at Christ Church Mam and Holy Communion at Shelimout loam with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Craigie
Whitsunday
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Sharman
W. L. Atkinson
F. M. Bryant
A. E. Medd
W. W. Wright
Dick Clee
D. Clee
H. Wallaee
R.A. Jones
Longboat Smith
K. Macdonnell
E. Harday
Arthur Leech
107Th Battalion
Banner
J. A. Peterson
Deloraine
Rusal School
H. Bees
Brewers and Hotelkeepers War Fund
B.C. Dunn
Erred
Foxwarren School
Jule McMillan
Foxwarren
Sylvia Williams
Billy Ellis
Stuart Johnson
Bitle
Elinor
Shaw
Phyllis J Lowe
Marnie Shaw
Frank Delikatny
Birtle School
Russell School
Birtle
Tie
Russel
Rus
Siementary
Mary Matheson
Iris Donaghue
Betty Marie Brownlee
Russell Junior Rhythym Band
Music Makers Rhythym
Patricia Jean McNeil
Thelma Walls
Joyce Bamford
Fox
Sybil Cochrane
Baird McNeill
Muriel Cowling
Velma Bamford
May Brentlaw
Muriel Stitt
Connie Graves
Beryl Falloon
Crescent Ridge S.D
H. S. Hembroff
Hubble
Ottawa
By Jim Greenblat
National Salvage Committee
W. E. Fenton
Ing Russell
Vets
Eee
Gordon Stewart
Elks
Cee Ssoe
W. Wiseman
Sune
Saskatchewan
Liberals
CCF
Anglican
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!