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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
Village Council Tax on Automobiles in 1910
1910 notes show the village nine in number collected a tax on automobiles. Victoria Day events include the Marquette Rifle Association second team shoot with top scores by F. G. Pollard and others. band led by W. Calvert and assisted by Lairdman of Birtle. 1910 items reflect local society and early industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette Rifle Association
W. Calvert
Mr. Laidman
Birtle
Fange
F. G. Pollard
W. Coultis
Gordon Kippan
Russell War Charities Board Receives Charter
The Russell War Charities Board Fund is registered under the War Charities Act of 1940 and recognized by the Dominion Government as authorized to collect funds for War Unanities. Proceeds will be divided between The Canadian Red Cross Society and the remaining organizations equally, supporting war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell War Charities Board Fund
War Charities Act
Canadian Red Cross Society
Ym.c.a
Canadian Legion War Services
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
Red Cross
Private James Lloyd Buried at Toronto With Military Honors
Private James Lloyd of the Seaforth Highlanders died in Toronto after collapsing on parade. He had served nine years in the Royal Navy and later joined Seaforths, leaving behind a wife and eight children in Stillwater British Columbia. He was laid to rest in Prospect Cemetery with full military honors, including three volleys and the Last Post. His funeral followed a long train of reinforcements arriving in Toronto for infantry training. His brother Charles served alongside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochedale
Asessippi
James Lloyd
Seaforth Highlanders
Toronto
Jim
Stillwater
B.C
Black Watch
Reveille
Navy
Royal Navy
Seaforths
British Columbia
Seaforth
Infantry
Charles
Toronto Military Hospital
No Ball Games Prohibited at Local Play Park
The Elks lodge overseeing the park bans ball games to protect children. Older youths sometimes use the space, risking injuries to the younger visitors, while the group wants to keep the park open to all but reserve equipment and time for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Play Park
Elks’ Lodge
Elks
Lloyd Foster Loses Hotel Fire at Birch River
Lloyd Foster recently purchased a Birch River hotel and suffered a serious loss when a fire started in a garage and spread, totally destroying several buildings last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Foster
Birch River
Neighborhood Happenings and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Crawford attended the funeral of Mrs Beaton of Gilbert Plains on Sunday. Mr Laughlin from Brandon district relieves at the CPR station in Mr Bradley’s absence. Mr and Mrs Bradley Jett by train to Windsor Ontario and expect to return to New Plymouth. Mrs J Fischer Mrs Jno Zrudio and Miss Sadie Bulbak motor to Winnipeg Tuesday. Tennis organization meeting appoints Mrs H Lorimer president Crawford vice president and Helen Mackie secretary treasurer. Club raises funds for equipment with a joining fee of one dollar. Mr and Mrs L Hertlein left for Windsor Ontario expecting to return in a new Plymouth. Inglis entrants excel at the Rossburn musical festival with multiple first prizes including Joan Armstrong Carrie Ursulak Johnnie Ursulak Jimmie Fustey Inglis school choir Werschler piano duet Jimmy Ursulak and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Fustey
Inglis School Choir
Werschler
Jimmy Ursulak
Harrowby Defeats Woodstock In First League Game
Harrowby beat Woodstock 11 to 7 in the opening league game played Tuesday here. Archie Galbraith and others traveled to Winnipeg, while Nick Pidluberg and Stan More returned from a visit there. birth announced for Robert, son of Edwin Williams and wife at Birtle Hospital on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Galbraith
Winnipeg
Tom Bennett
N. Cronk
Cheter
Woodstock
Harrowby
Nick Pidluberg
Stan More
Edwin Williams
Birtle Hospital
Robert
Twin Brac Celebrates Birth And Family Visits
Twin Brac notes a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ross. Miss J. Rubel visits her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. A Ziprick of Inglis. J. R. Robertson with Otto Gertz Ted Gertz and Edward Marsoff drove to Winnipeg last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ziprick and Bobbie of Inglis spent Sunday with kin. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ziprick visited Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rubel over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Ross
Miss J. Rubel
A. Ziprick
Inglis
J. R. Robertson
Otto Gertz
Ted Gertz
Edward Marsoff
Winnipeg
Adam Ziprick
Bobbie
Louis Ziprick
Tony Rubel
Births and visits noted in Winnipeg Telegram
Craigie David McKinnon welcomed a daughter. Mrs. M C Shaw visits her mother Mrs A Wallace in Winnipeg. Kenneth Strugnell of the Winnipeg Grenadier Guards was home on leave last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McKinnon
M. C. Shaw
A. Wallace
Winnipeg
Kenneth Strugnell
Winnipeg Grenadier Guards
Silver Beach News Notes Local Visitors and Funeral Attendance
Miss Lillian Krisko of Grand View and Mrs M Derkach visit Winnipeg and Shoal Lake Hospital patient Lena Olynick is wished a speedy recovery. Inglis residents Mr and Mrs F Kalinnik hosted by inlaws. Wagner's Orchestra performed at Silver Beach Pavilion. District folks attended the funeral of Mrs H Swaluke of Oakburn, a former local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Krisko
Grandview
M. Derkach
Winnipeg
Lena Olynick
Shoal Lake Hospital
F. Kalinnik
Inglis
Wagner
Silver Beach Pavilion
H. Swaluke
Oakburn
J. Wallowett
N. Gallant
W. Laskowski
B. Penonzek
Endcliffe visits and social notices from Winnipeg and area
Endcliffe wons, 5 are Mrs. O. H. Berg and daughter Sandra of Winnipeg visiting with the Hendersons. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smith visited with the Moores on Sunday. Pete Antoniuk of Shevlin visiting at the home of Mrs. N. Pitts.
Angusville Woodwork Class To Display June 1
Climax of a winter's work will be a display by the Angusville Woodwork class on Saturday June 1. The show features woodwork plaster casts novelties and art handicraft open afternoon and evening under supervision of Caeta A Lay and aims to interest all district residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Caeta
Angusville Old-Timers Aid Red Cross With Dance Proceeds
Angusville Old-Timers Association sponsored a dance that raised 26.15 for the Red Cross. The group thanks all attendees and helpers for making the event a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
RED Cross
Old-Timers Association
Red Cross Treasury
Russell Entrants Do Well at Rossburn Festival
Russell pupils earned twenty one first prizes fourteen seconds and two thirds at the Musical Festival in Rossburn last week. Residents praise the students for their strong showing and notable achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell School
Rossburn
No Quorum Forces Junior Chamber Meeting Off
Lacking a quorum the regular meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce was called off Monday night. The next meeting is set for next Monday at 8 00 pm in the Vets club rooms with hope for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Vets
Knox United Church May 26 Day of Prayer Services
Public worship at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday May 26 at Knox United Church. Sunday school session scheduled for 12 noon.
Special Day of Prayer Proclaimed for Church Service
May 26 1940 note from Christ Church urges morning worship at 11 a.m. His Majesty King George proclaims Sunday a Special Day of Prayer and asks broad participation. Sunday School to follow at 12 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Canadian Red Cross Cares for Soldiers in London Club
Canadian soldiers on leave in London use the Maple Leaf Club run by the Canadian Red Cross Society for sleeping accommodations meals and recreation. More than 5 000 bookings have occurred since its opening this year and a second 200 bed club is under study in close cooperation with British Army authorities. The club also cashes soldiers pay and places a portion in a trust account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canadian Red Cross Society
Maple Leaf Club
Canadian Red Cross
Annual Convention of Women's Institutes Here Next Week
The Rossburn Hamiota district Women’s Institutes will host their annual convention at Russell next Thursday and Friday. Over 100 delegates and visitors are expected with three sessions daily. Mrs. P Thompson will preside, and guests include Miss Esther Thompson and Hon Dr McKenzie. A display of canned produce and student contest drawings will be shown along with musical items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn- Hamiota
Rus Sell
P. Thompson
Oak River
Esther Thompson
Extension Service
Dr. McKenzie
Minniska-Cracknell Red Cross Branch Report Activities
Minniska and Cracknell Red Cross branch met at Minniska Church on May 15 led by president Thos Dunn. Treasurer Douglas McDougall presented finances while Minniska Activity Group received praise for its work. The group plans monthly meetings every third Wednesday and notes first shipment of finished articles from the Women's Work Committee including 28 pneumonia jackets 5 rifle mitts 6 half mitts 9 scarves 5 sleeveless sweaters and 6 junior Scarves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minniska and Cracknell Red Cross
Minniska Church
Thos. Dunn
Douglas McDougall
Minniska
Red Cross
Women's Work Committee
Jack Anderson
Minniska Junior Red Cross
Dunn McDonagh wedding in Vancouver's Ryerson Unitea Church
Alice McDonagh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McDonagh of Russell Man married Harold Dunn in Ryerson Unitea Church Vancouver at 8 p m Rev E D Braden officiated The bride wore a Queen's blue crepe gown with a flowered hat and carried Ophelia roses A matron of honor a bridesmaid and a flower girl attended The reception followed at the bride's sister Mrs L Richardson home 3430 Forty-Second Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Calvert
Margaret Richardson
Col- Teen McDonagh
John Kirkwood
Frank, Perry
Ted Hindmarsh
Glen Receives Town Congrats on Speaker Appointment
J A Glen expresses pride in hometown congratulations after being named Speaker of the House. Mayor Hembroff receives town letters from Russell residents, reflecting local support as Glen acknowledges the thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Glen
House of Commons
H. S. Hembroff
Russell
6th Annual Western Marquette Musical Festival Winners
Rossburn hosted the sixth annual Western Marquette Music Festival over three days with sessions in the Town Hall Union Church and Club Room. The event concluded with a concert featuring adjudicators Miss M Brooker Winnipeg Miss Yeoman Brandon and F Hubble Winnipeg and a long list of awards by category and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn
Town Hall
Union Church
M. Brooker
Winnipeg
Yeoman
Brandon
F. Hubble
Weekly CJGX ads announce Friday broadcasts in Yorkton
The notice outlines weekly radio advertising on CJGX Yorkton Friday evenings priced at 25 cents per line. It explains six words per line to calculate length and promotes a Saturday night event with a $30 cash jackpot on May 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJGX
Yorkton
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Foxwarren
Victoria
Leifer
Swindell
Glasman
Maynes
Stanley
Callin
McIntyre
Wilson
Madill
Forsyth
Bridges
Allen
Sparrow
Wishart
Adolph
Clee
Simms
C.N.R
Waller
Binscorth
Colin Mann
Thomas Minshull
Dr. Lewis
Henry Chittick
R. H. Preston
Royal Bank of Canada
Union Bank
F. Mullins
Doolin Fraser
Shellmouth
Guy Nevill
C. Rob*berts
Bert Allen
Silver Creek
George C. Gibbs
Mike Chuchmuch
E. H. Armstrong
Gwen
Doris Sudbury
Betty Patterson
Barbara Fisher
Edith Sudbury
Catherine Oswald
Darrel
Byron Crawford
Martin
Wilma Woods
Jean Hancock
Bertha Bradley
Myra Shnider
Helen Mackie
Miss Dawson
Mackie
Canada
Thas
Russell War Charities Board
Craigie
Silver Beach
Ruthenia
Endcliffe
Angusville Class
Knox United Church
Christ Church
Minniska-Cracknell Red Cross
Western Marquette
Mona
Ethel Peikott
Joan Armstrong
Shirley Cormack
Perth
Audrey
Ast
Birtle Public School
Eleanor Shaw
Betty Marie Brownlee
Jean Smith
Billie Ellis
Carrie Ursulak
Mona Lindsay
Margaret Taylor
Rossburn School
Inglis School
Jimmie Ursulak
Don Adolphe
Robert Coulter
Silverton
Glen Fulton
Martyn Hamilton
Vista
Margaret Mitchell
Patricia Jackson
Lockerby School
Gary Grant
Bobbie Cochrane
Leslie Matheson
Annie Hrabar
Merle Phillips
Peggie Fulton
Myrtle Dunfield
Anne Paisner
Dorothy Breakey
Billie McIntosh
Angusville School
Rossburn & Russell
Richard Baker
Culross
Jean Stewart
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