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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

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Prizes and entries for Russell fair horticulture classes

Prizes in each section award bic first and 25 for seconds with a 16 prize limit. Lists numerous Class A to G plant and canned goods categories with stems, heads, baskets, and pint cans. Entries due by August 19 and exhibits by 10 am August 21 at Russell Agricultural Society buildings. F L Skinner and D D Millar are president and secretary-treasurer.

The Agricultural Society Russell F. L. Skinner D. D. Millar Sec’y-Treas Dropmore Russell

Rossburn Prize List for Children Under Sixteen

Prize categories span divisions from bread baking and sewing to writing, drawing, and crafts. Includes division 5 pencil and crayon art, paper crafts, landscape drawing, watercolors, posters, and a Rossburn Municipality map showing schools, post offices, railroad, roads, and weather courses.

Rossburn

Local notes include births and school events

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Douglas Dunham on a May birth of a son. W Breckenridge seeks Winnipeg medical treatment and infant Gwennie McTavish suffers back injury from a buggy accident. W Murray welcomes a May birth of a son. Russell and Angusville High School Girls lose at basketball here. Evelyn Chittick teaches during Miss Norman's absence. Norman Shepherd's tonsils removed. Tuckersmith pupils plant trees for Arbor Day led by Mr G Hinds. Lewis family visited Sunday. United Church anniversary services planned for Sunday June 6 with Rev DPD Millar as preacher. Mothers and Daughters of the United Church held a meeting.

Douglas Dunham Breckenridge Winnipeg Gwennie McTavish Alex McTavish Evelyn Chittick Norman Norman Shepherd Tuckersmith School G. Hinds Schoo Brandon L. '. Lewis United Church D. Millar Russell Will Mothers and Daughters of the

Joyful May Banquet Arranged by C.G.LT Group

A May 10 banquet hosted by the C.G.LT group yielded a pleasant profitable evening. J. J. Crowe Co. Ltd lumber yard manager Mr. Stobart has upgraded the yard. Angusville Community Picnic and Sports set for July 8 features an Old Time dance May 28 in Ferguson's Hall to aid the Baseball Club.

C.g.lt. Group Stobart J. J. Crowe Co. Ltd Angusville Ferguson's

Tennis Tournament Entry Due May 22

A tennis tournament will be held on Monday May 24 entry entries must be given to Mr J S Warrington by Saturday evening May 22.

J. S. Warrington

Spoon Competition at Russell Golf Club Draws 83 Card

The Russell Golt Club held the first Spoon Competition last Thursday. President Major A. M. Pratt won with a net 74 after nine handicap. Runner up Charles G. Kirshaw posted net 82. T W Shaw and C W Thom each net 87. Geo Ledingham and C J Maher tied at 91 nets. Arbor Day event paired president and vice president. morning singles were level, afternoon foursomes gave the vice president a one point victory.

Russell Golt Club A. M. Pratt Charles G. Kirshaw T. W. Shaw C. W. Thom Geo. Ledingham C. J. Maher Arbor Day

Special A.F.M Service in Minniska Church May 23

A province wide A F M Sunday service is planned at Minniska Church on Sunday May 23. All men and women in the district are invited to attend.

Minniska Church

First football practice signals start of season

The opening practice will be held Thursday evening with all football players expected to attend. Tennis courts will soon be ready for use and a large new club seems likely from high interest. Beginning May 20 stores extend hours and close at 7 except Wednesdays and Saturdays. May 24 stores closed all day. A combined Inglis and Cracknell club is proposed. A dance in Inglis on Tuesday May 28 runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with ladies free and music by the Inglis Orchestra.

Inglis Cracknell Inglis Orchestra Birtle L. C. Boulton Hill Store Mothers’ Union Binsearth E. G. Rennels C.P.R Samie T. Huddlestone Regina Russell John Fingas Medlaughlin Smellie Bros. Ltd MacNutt Creamery F.W. Dudley Optician Rainbow Trail Bijou Niget Mere Filmer Kennedy Clarence Madill Havelocy Madill United Church Millar Grand Central Hotel St. Joseph's Church England Carvine Park's Ercin N. R. Wossenever Neenawa—Russell Erickson Clear Lake Prievenn Bank of Mortres Follinwins FL. T. Matheson N. R. Park Sec’y-Treas F. Kierk- Freentive N. S. Poulin R. C. Smeltie Dr. Grahem Menager Geoladincham Bronmovrine Picture Theatre Nresent Om Friae Peter Thinaenieres Ange Flier Seoual Rae Py Guch Zane Grey McCoriston Jon Gallants Whitsunday Jerusalem

League meeting names officers and schedule for Angusville league

The Intermediate Baseball league elected officers: President Tom Minshull Inglis at Angusville Vice President CC Crawford Inglis Secretary-Treasurer Dr Lewis Angusville. Executive committee Jack Anderson Angusville Geo Halliday Cracknell and Dr Graham Russell. Schedule lists games from May 21 to June 23 with venues in Russell Angusville Inglis and Cracknell.

Tom Minshull Angusville Inglis—Cracknell Russell Inglis-Cracknell Inglis- Cracknell

Secretary visits Winnipeg to aid Thoroughbred Breeders Club

The Secretary traveled to Winnipeg over the weekend on business with the Thoroughbred Breeders' Club. It is believed that difficulties are being resolved and that the organization's prospects look excellent.

Winnipeg Thoroughbred Breeders’ Club

Senior grades top list from last week

Norris Beamish and Emily Mc Leod led the seniors with IX while Hazel Cochrane and Jean McIntyre earned VII. Gordon Stanley took VI, Bob Amos V, and Ivy Hodgkins completed the chart with V.

Norris Beamish Emily McLeod Hazel Cochrane Jean McIntyre Gordon Stanley Bob Amos Ivy Hodgkins

Holy Eucharist Service with Boys Missionary Club

Christ Church holds Holy Communion next Sunday with a special service for boys. The Boys Missionary Club will attend and the Christ Church Boys Orchestra will assist musically. A patrol from Shoa Lake plans to motor up if roads are good.

SY. Cuthbert S. Shellmouth Boys’ Missionary Club Christ Church Boys’ Orchestra Shoa Lake

ENOCLIFFE Sunday School and Service Notice

ENOCLIFFE holds Sunday School at 2 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Enocliffe

Birtle And District News Roundup

Local items include Shellmouth Fair date July 27 and Birtle Sports Day on July 1. Community notes report visitors, church activities, lawn improvements, theatre shows, and sporting preparations with names such as Russell The Taxis, Trail Rangers, and MacNutt.

Last Week’s Top Grades Lead by Cusitar Thickett Thickett

Norman Cusitar tops last week with VI Sr. Tilv Thickett leads VI Jr. Billy Thickett and Lenore Letter II from Melfort Boulton, IL, also noted in the results.

Norman Cusitar Tilv Thickett Billy Thickett Lenore Letter II Melfort

Roachedale Footballers urged to hold church service

A Ro che dale notice appeals to athletes and footballers to gather for a church service on Sunday May 23 at 3 30 p m to inaugurate the football season as roads improve and seeding finishes.

Curling Society Montreal Rochedale

Silvert on U F W M notes meeting actions

The Silvert on U F W M notes report a well attended meeting at Mrs R White man home discussing financial schemes and tasks for members to plant potatoes set hens or sell plants for U F L W proceeds. A Home Improvement Contest entries deadline is urged and conference plans for June are announced. May 23 is U F M Sunday in Manitoba with Rev Bailey address. The next meeting is June 10 at Miss Mary Peddie home with roll call on aiding the Agricultural Society.

Silverton U.F.W.M R. Whiteman U.fl.w Sec’y U.fm Manitoba Bailey Mary Peddie Agricultural Society

Census Enumerators Meet in Russell for June Start

Census commissioner Mr John Spalding and assistants gather in Russell on Monday to organize the census kicking off June 10. Attendees include A Lewarton Foxwarren John Sinclair Rossburn D Varmey R Wathen Geo Stewart John McKay Inks Bond C F Rowkes R Mcintyre A S Crerar and others in surrounding townships and villages.

John Spalding Marquette Rnesell Spalding A. Lewarton John Sinclair Rossburn D. Varmey R. Wathen W. Chaytor Ty Geo

Health Officer authority on quarantine clarified

In Manitoba a health officer may quarantine those exposed to scarlet fever only as authorized by the Public Health Act Section 263. The nurse or attending physician may be quarantined or be restricted from contact, with disinfection and health officer approval. Dr THoe. L Brownlee signs the letter.

Manitoba Brownlee M.D

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