Russell Local History Notes Span Four Decades
A 1903 to 1923 retrospective item lists community events and people in Russell. It mentions the Russell Young Men's Liberal formed with officers and local suppliers, a 1908 fire losses around 12 000 with 5 000 insured, football debuts, Winnipeg college exam successes, 1913 electric light plant contract, 1918 district wartime efforts, 1923 prizes in Winnipeg life classes, local club reorganizations, a town bylaw on shop closing hours, a large fish caught, and a church guild operetta staged by Mrs. Lucas with local soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Canadian Engineering and Supply Co
Russell
Louie Pollin
Christ Church Girls’ Guild
Enchanted Glen
Mrs. Lucas
Misses Kerney
Cecile
Nelson
Hard Astbury
Doreen Bell
Alma Collins
Freak animal with four heads born on Mather farm
A ewe on A. Mather’s farm produced a four headed lamb this week. The two extra heads were joined to one spine and shared two stomachs two livers but a single heart. The creature had four legs and died after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mather
Milk regulations enforced by town council
At the last regular session the council announced milk regulations will be enforced locally. By evening May 12 complaints had been received and the council will permit certain sales pending further action. The chair and councillors Mather Matheson and Langford attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassatt
Mather
Matheson
Langford
Russell Children Shine At Western Marquette Festival
Russell students excel at the fourth annual Western Marquette Festival held in Foxwarren with top honors in Boys chorus, juvenile percussion, and multiple poetry class placings. A full winner list is promised in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Western Marquette
Russell School
Angusville Hockey Club reports a successful season
The Angusville Hockey Club thanks supporters for the season and announces uniforms are gathered ready for next year. A financial summary shows receipts 42.80 and expenditures 132.07, leaving a cash balance 10.35. Secretary-Treasurer P. W. Chittick invites public inspection of the records. A separate item notes a Rowell Commission proposal by the League of Women's Rights in Quebec for equal political and professional rights for women and mentions women’s lack of voting rights in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville Hockey Boys
Uanches
Rink Committee
Rowell
League of Women's Rights
Quebec
Neighborhood Happenings Report From the District
Scotty Hansen spent last week in Winnipeg. Mise Irene Adams won the cash prize at the Saturday night dance. Mise Sheila McCrae received a gift from her friends on leaving for Cracknell. A 35 item entry from surrounding district took part in the musical festival at Poiwarren. Ernie Hainstock and Bert Mackie of Silverton visited here. Herb Liske purchased the bauxt Torehis banden. Friends wish Mrs. Julius Kieper a speedy recovery. A granary burned and 28 bushels of wheat destroyed on A. McKay’s farm. Neighbors helped carry out over 10% bushels to safety. Miss Myra Shnider visited Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford visited Gilbert Plains. Rev. Smetheram and Rev. Denys held services at Newdale and Inglis. Miss N. Bryant bought the house owned by Herb. Mrs. Weir and Mrs. D. Grainger were mentioned. Mrs. R. Young is in Shellmouth. Mrs. 4. Kieper is ill in Sacred Heart hospital. Everett Robertson of Winnipeg visited his parents here. Six babies attended Marion Brown’s birthday. Marion celebrated her first anniversary with gifts. Frances Richards visited village. left for Org Lake. Three carloads of school children and Mins Chandler attended Foxwarren music festival. Choir retained shield. Jean Stewart and Marion Keating were solo contestants. Miss Chandler commended for teaching. John W. Anderson visiting Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty Hansen
Winnipeg
Mise
Irene Adams
Sheila McCrae
Cracknell
Poiwarren
Ernie Hainstock
Bert Mackie
Silverton
Jo Herb Liske
Baux T
Julius Kieper
A. McKay
Nat. McKay
Myra Shnider
Russell
Les. Weir
Mise D. Grainger
Angusville
RJ. Young
Shellmouth
4. Kieper
Sacred Heart Hospital
Everett Robertson
MAC
Marion Ij Brown
Marion
Frances Richards
Org Lake
Mins Chandler
Foxwarren
Jean Stewart
Marion Keating
Miss Chandler
John W. Anderson
Grandview
Local notes from Shellmouth and district events
Mrs R Young of Silverton visits in town. Miss Violet Sheppard is in Wine undergoing a minor operation. Miss J Stewart and Dorothy Ate Nichol of Castieavery visited town. Mr and Mrs C Miller of were visitors over the weekend. X Johnston weekend at Killarney. Dorothy McInnis holidaying at McCauley guest of Mrs Miller. Tom Yee returned from university for holidays. Miss R Goodbun and Miss Joyce Bradley-Hunt weekend at Birtle. Russell Young Peoples Society to stage The Little Clodhopper at Shellmouth on Friday May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Young
Silverton
Violet Sheppard
Yas
J. Stewart
Dorothy
Nichol
Castieavery
Mrs. C. Miller
X. Johnston
Killarney
Dorothy McInnis
McCauley
Miler
Tom Yee
R. Goodbun
Joyce Bradley-Hunt
Birtle
Russell Young Peoples Society
Shellmouth
Craigie St Johns Alter Guild Plans Garden Party
A Pleasant May 11 meeting at Mrs Wood home set plans for a Garden party on June 26 at Cherry Hill. Members will return June 15 to answer roll call with each entering her favorite hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Alter
UFW May Meeting in Silverton at Mrs Roy Anderson Home
The May UFW gathering met at Mrs. Roy Anderson’s home on Thursday the 12th with strong attendance. Items included a community sing along with minutes and correspondence, a news letter review by Mrs. Jackson, a talk on lass work and Minnedosa short course, a Mothers tribute song, and the Merchant of Venice study led by Mrs. Earle Keating. Lunch was served by Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Robertson. next meeting set for Mrs. Dick Cochrane’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UFW
Roy Anderson
Jackson
Grace Mcleod
Minnedosa
Maeree
Earle Keating
Hughes
Robertson
Dick Cochrane
Flag at Russell School Flown In Distress Forewarns of Tension
For days the flag at Russell School lies inverted as concerns about student distress during exams or teacher distress in marking papers are raised. It is hoped the situation will be promptly resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Opening Saturday Night Dance Draws Record Crowd
Over 700 attended the opening Saturday night dance of the season sponsored by the local unit of the A. and N. Veterans. Music was by the Rossburn Harmony Orchestra, with prizes donated by town businesses awarded to numerous locals including Mrs. G. A. Cope, Fred Laycock, Mrs. Hughes, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauuday
A. & N. Veterans
Rossburn Harmony Orchestra
G. A. Cope
Fred Laycock
Hughes
Loney
Carter
Eleanor Klimach
Ken Burr
Fred Phillips
Mike
Local Notes Reveal Passed And Visiting Guests
Miniska news notes Mrs Kelper Verg in hospital with wishes for speedy recovery. Mrs John McLennan visits Russell at Mrs J A McDonald home. Miss Florence Hallacy of Foxwarren weekend with Miss Janet McLeod. Kennedy of WinnEr with Eleanor McLennan weekend with Mr and Mrs Harvey McLennan. Ross Keiper trips Regina and returns with new Pom tae ear. Mrs Agnes Thom of Robivieted with Mr and Mrs Watson Dunn last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelper
John McLennan
Ruseel
J. A. McDonald
Florence Hallacy
Foxwarren
Janet McLeod
Kennedy
Winner
Eleanor McLennan
Harvey
McLennan
Ross Keiper
Regina
Agnes Thom
Robi
Watson Dunn
Fine Arts Exhibit Draws 700 Plus in Glen Elmo
In Glen Elmo and surrounding areas the Fine Arts Exhibit drawn more than seven hundred attendees at the Vets hall under Miss Alice E Johannsen. The display featured Canadian prints and originals and educated school pupils from Russell and nine rural schools. Miss Johannsen gave a Wednesday evening lecture on modern art and its changes, praising the educational value of the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Vets
Alice E. Johannsen
Johannsen
Ike Hound
Owesome
Winnipeg
Udiver
Manitoba
Nick Verbowski
Art
National Art
Misa Dora
Wind Gallery
Ottawa
Yhate
Harry Verbowski
Women's Institute
Wm. Brykalnik
John Obedniny
Bill Obednisk
Ontario
Turley Chittick wedding among Angusville residents
Arta Salane Turley and Ernest Harvey Turley were married April 19 1938 in Russell at the Church of England with Rev R C Matthews officiating. The couple will reside in Flin Flon Manitoba where Bud Turley secured a position with the Flin Flon Bombers.
Minniska W M S Notes
The WALL group met at Mrs. Harvey McLennan’s home on May 10 with 15 members and 5 visitors. Mrs. Jackson chaired. five ladies led the devotional period and the study from Book Mie Lissie McLennan. Mrs. Anderton was named delegate to the Birtle Presbyterial at Clanwilliam June 1–2. Special prayers were for Mrs. Kelner in hospital. Mrs. Heap returns from England. Gifts totaling 18 26 were exchanged for the expense fund. A dainty lunch followed. next meeting June 1 at Mr. Glassman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey McLennan
Jackson
Lissie McLennan
Anderton
Clanwilliam
Union Church
Kelner
Upcoming Rural Events May to June in Various Communities
May 24 includes a dance in Vetshall Rus AY 24 softball tournament at Rossburn. May 27 barn dance at Bert Levached suspices Endclitte Community Club. June 3 old time fiddlers contest at Angueville. June 3 Mise Edna Jaques lecture under W. Une $10 Knox United Church Lad. eet Ald Bridal Pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Bert Levached
Angueville
UNE
Edna Jaques
Knox United Church Lad
Easter Exams Report At Russell School Honors List
The report lists students by grade with honors and pass statuses. Names appear across grades from 2 through 12, including multiple students named Buchman Mather Lamb Zosuk Wishart Todoruk and others, with absentees and failures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Charles Buchman
Jack Mather
Murray Lamb
Dora Zosuk
Verna McFarlane
Annie Todoruk
Molly Campbell
George Bicknell
Allan Lefer
Eileen Wishart
Jim Gillespie
Wilfred Saunders
George Matthews
Leonard Wowk
Dorothy Muir
Joy Chipping
George Smeltie
Helen Bobka
Stella Bobka
Jean Smart
Lawrence Gallant
Marguerite Matthews
Gerald Boulton
Lloyd Lee
Jim Langford
Lawrence Cowling
Stanley Rubenth
Alvin Christie
Bob Thom
D'Arcy Dewchamps
Bob Thompson
Mary Misetur
Merle Forsythe
Doreen Mathe- McManus Pasa
Lawre Yankoski
Bob McIntosh
Boyd Dimond
Hay Gillespie
Cyril Chiplong
Ruth Hottman
Margaret Todoruk
Margaret McLennan
Marjorie Wowk
Walter Wishart
Bob Beresa
Billy McIntosh
Dog Bick‘nell
Arnold Coey
Margaret Robertson
Clarence Wishart
Ted Yantoski
Helen McManus
Lyle Buchanan
Philip Knight
Alice Campbell
Billy Thom
Walter Khaan
John Baird
Raymond Labrossiere
Leslie Cowling
Walter Gallant
Trevante Nichol
Pearl Woloshyn
Della McFarlane
Frances Todd
Jack Wilson
Bill Hembrott
Grace Simms
Betty Page
Naomi Boulton
Anne Black
Pat Smellie
Mond Ostapowich
Bill Bicknell
Delnis Labousiere
Gordon Loney
Gwen Simms
Frances Todoruk
Bob Allen
Tom Smart
Bob Smellie
Douglas Russell
Bob McLennan
Jack Langford
Kathleen Wallace
Jack Hodgkins
Dorothy Goddard
Isabel Wallace
Jack Hembrott
Pred Hodgkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Young Men's Liberal
Clay
Hon
Jary
C.W Tuom
Clayton Bros
Little Lampton
England
J. T
Brightside
J, Rossburn
CNR
John Prout
Alex Brennan
J. J Stewart
McDonald
Stratton
M. Simpson
John Menzies
McAullan and
Dr. Wright
Geo. Glover
Roger
J. W. Fraser
A. B. Callin
F. T. Matheson
Silver Creek
Broadfoot
Forsyth
Young
Hamilton
Wishart
Minshull
Wallace
A. O'Don Tell
R. Tench
Simos Boonen
Shot
Mouth
Boulton, Russell
Russells
Rotice
Mie Vora
Winnipeg School of Arc
Dropmore
A. H. Goodbun
E. Comfort
E Comfort
P. Newshome
R. C. Goodbun
J. E. Padgett
Angusville Hockey Club
Turkey
Per. P. W. Chittick
Inglis
Craigie
Minniska
Glen Elmo
Juieta Everson
C. C. Everson
Morden
Man
Ida May
Bert Nield
Mian
Muriel Everson
Grand Forks
Minneapolis
Sway
Minniska W.M.S. Notes
Vetshall
Rus
Doris Bryant
Wm. Forsyth
Alice Maher
Zella Bell
Gwynedd Bell
Runice Henderson
Leonard Vaney
Marie Foster
Irene Dunn
Uta Russell
Edith Wood
Alice Kernaghan
Marjorie Dunn
Dorothy Allen
Ina Mather
Roy Chipping
George Anderson
Robert Peddie
Dorothy Craig
Glen Spencer
Irene Loney
Raythe Vinnell
George Naylor
Edith Bagnall
Joseph Prossich
Iris Henderson
Renee Fox
Enid Davidson
Rather Craig
Tune Hughes
Eileen Spencer
Beth Naylor
Yhoda Barry
Helen McLennan
Wiliam Hancock
Lawrence Madill
Noreen Madill
Lenore McNichol
Herby Rutar
Dorothy leRae
Percy Galvin
Gertrude Davison
Zena Adolph
Catherine Whitmer
Lorena Adolph
Margaret Archer
Jean Hancock
Sidney Morris
Forrest Mann
Agnes Kerninghan
Ruth Adams
Eunice Vinnel
Sidney A
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