Royal Hotel contract at Binsearth won by AB Callin
Five years ago in 1904 AB Callin thas secured the contract to build the new Royal Hotel at Binsearth Hassell Rams swept Victoria Day sports with cricket 85 71 and baseball 22 10. Binscarth heavy batter Goodbun scored 37. Russell Batteries Taylor McPherson Boeh Allen. Local wins 1 0. Empire Day display at Russell School lists numerous names. Shepherd buys Massey Harris business from H W Johnstone at Angus and Mr and Mrs Buros Poster lease Grand Central Hotel from Mr Mustard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AB Callin Thas
Binsearth
Hassell Rams
Goodbun
Binscarth
Russell
Taylor
McPherson
Boeh
Allen
Russell School
Keith McKay
Olga Clee
Winnifred Greaves
Raby Huddlestone
Dorothy Cope
Christina McRostie
Cora Clee
Opal Huddlestone
Jack Roe
Daniel Cameron
Shepherd
Massey Harris
H.W. Johnstone
Angus
Buros Poster
Grand Central Hotel
Mr. Mustard
Town council hears debt authorization for street works
A meeting of RB H McCallum and T Hill moved to authorize the town council to raise 15000 for street improvements via debentures. Roblin and Grandview gain new long distance telephone links as a strike ends Tuesday 2 PM to Wednesday morning. Several locals returning from overseas include E Stewart Geo Gibbs Hugh McKay and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Reepayers
H. McCallum
T. Hill
Roblin
Grandview
E. Stewart
Geo. Gibbs
Hugh McKay
A.W. Faulkner
N. Gilchrist
G. McConnell
B. McFarlane
W. Murray
4. Lorimer
P. L. Allbright
J. Palioon
J. C. Mayhew
Final Concert Caps Western Marquette Musical Festival
Final concert at Vets Hall drew a large audience as 31 items from festival classes were performed along with a Wood duo recital. Corrections list winners in rural school choir, piano solo and duet events with ties and placements for Buckleyville Kelloe Inglis Foxwarren Rossburn and related entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Marquette
J. Roberto Wood
J. A. Peterson
Silver Creek
Buckleyville
Kelloe
Kathleen Wallace
Russell
Glenis Bilis
Foxwarren
Betty Werschler
Inglis
Wetr Brothers
Rossburn
Wilmer Ellia
Wanta Delikatny
Binscarth
Joyce Wagner
Shellmouth
Betty Wer Vebler
Vera Ursulak
Marjorie Hackingree
Foragirth
Ada Brown
Miteed Burton
Rossburs
Germany beheads pies this year in quirky culinary trend
A quirky food trend in Germany leads to beheading pies as a symbolic act this year, drawing curious reactions from diners and pastry makers. The unusual practice highlights playful modern culinary experiments amid traditional baking culture.
Canada Welcomes Their Majesties Visit to Manitoba
Canada prepares royal welcome for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they begin their first overseas official visit. Manitoba officials say the visit will be memorable and the state will express deep appreciation for the monarchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Elizabeth
Canada
Manitoba
School Children To See King and Queen of Elkhorn
Russell school children will be given the opportunity to see Their Majesties when the Royal train stops at Elkhorn on Thursday morning. Five trucks have been chartered to transport the children, with two adults per vehicle in charge. The stop is set for shortly after 9 am, farmers will leave at 7:20 am to reach on time. Civic holiday proclaimed for May 25, many residents plan to motor to Elkhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vets and Elks
Fair Prize Lists Distributed for 1939 Russell Fair
Prize lists for the 1939 Russell Agricultural Society fair are now distributed by the secretary with several changes and added special prizes in the horse section. The event is scheduled for Friday July 24 and will feature the Casey All Canadian Shows, horse races, and other sports. Copies are available at the Rural Municipal Office or from Secretary AR Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
AR Barry
Russell Junior Seed Grain Growers Notes Election at May Meeting
The Russell Junior Seed Grain Growers met Saturday May 13 with most members present. Wm Forsyth resigned as president and Bon ten Brink was elected to lead, with R Stems as vice president. The club plans to collect noxious weed seeds and various grain and forage crop seeds during the summer. Next regular meeting is January 5 for seed judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Forsyth
Bon Ten Brink
R. Stems
Jane
Judsiac
Citizens Flock to Winnipeg for Royal Welcome Week
Great crowds from Russell travel and local leaders depart for Winnipeg to greet Their Majesties and participate in the Royal Welcome Week. Attending are Mayor H S Hembrott and many families and residents, including officials from the Rural Municipality of Russell and numerous local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Winnipeg
H. S. Hembrott
Hembrott
F. T. Matheson
Reeve Jns
Rea
Bert Thompson
R. C. Smeliie
Thom
P. Cristall
F. Hughes
R. Walker
Margaret
J. W. Currie
W. Hembroff
P. Kingdon
Doreen
Doreen, Mrs.b. Page and Betty, Mrs. T. W. Shawd Eleanor, Mrs. Ff. T. Storey
T. Brownlee
Marion
Betty Marie
J. McIntyre
J. A. Peterson
Mra
Frank Clement
L. Foster
W. Davidson
G. W. Davidson
G. A. Cope
E.W. Robertson
Sheila Robertson
GH. Staples
J. Walker
Herby Rutar
Bill Barry
George Man
Robert George
Coleman Cristall
Lorne Tyndale
Cecil Santa Gerson
Hubert Peterson
Clem Busby
Len Margetts
Engagement announced for Agnes Buje to J Alexander Burgess
Agnes Thom announces the engagement of her elder daughter Agnes Buje to J Alexander Burgess of Fort William Ontario, son of John Burgess and the late Mrs Burgess of Wawanesa Manitoba. The wedding is set for Tuesday June 20 at 7 pm in Knox United Church Russell with a reception at Mrs Brie C Thom’s home from 7 to 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane Agnes Thom
Agnes Buje
J. Alexander Burgess
Fort William
Ont
John Burgess
Mrs. Burgess
Wawanesa
Man
Knoxnited Church
Russell
Brie C. Thom
Weekend Rainfall Near Rusell Recorded
Light to moderate rain fell across the Rusell area over the weekend, with radar estimates showing total accumulations near an inch in some neighborhoods. Local officials urged residents to monitor for minor street flooding and continue cautious driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Royal Welcome Celebrations Bring Local Visitors
Neighborhood notes list dozens of residents and families planning to visit Swandon for the Royal Welcome Celebrations. Local harvest updates praise last weekend rain as seeding nears completion, and Lois Cochrane recovers from surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Silverton Cottagers Return Ahead of Royal Welcome Week
Miss Lorna Broadfoot resumed work at Portage la Prairie training school after a three week holiday. Dan Peddie Mrs R J Coulter and Rev A Calder join the Royal Welcome Week in Windoes. Others plan to view Their Majesties along the route while Mrs C Hughes returns from Cardale visit. Phyllis joins Cardale for Brandon sports on the 24th. Virtue called out to relieve work as assistant agent with Plumas as first point. Mr Harold McKeen and three sons and Miss Doris Kennedy of Melville spend weekend vis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Broadfoot
Nurves
Portage la *Ratrie
Windoes
Dan Peddie
R. J. Coulter
A. Calder
C. Hughes
Cardale
Rossburn Families Headed to New Austin Home
Rossburn Mr and Mrs J D Scott and family with Mrs Batty left Sunday for their new home in Austin. Mrs Bolton visits her ill father at Kelso. Norman Strong of Oak River weekend at home. Violet Taylor visiting from Brandon. Eunice Hamilton returns to Neepawa Hospital. George Goodwin of Selkirk weekend with friends. Miss McGougan of Selkirk visits. Miss Wil Irwin and Doris Broadfoot spend weekend at home. Mr and Mrs B Shaw visit with Mr and Mrs B McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Scott
Famly
Norman Strong
Oak River
Violet Taylor
Brandon
Eunice Hamilton
Neepawa Hospital
George Goodwin
Siniota
McGougan
Selsgirth
Houston
Wil Irwin
Doris Broadfoot
Mrs. B. Shaw
Mrs.b. McDonald
Endcliffe Party Addresses Medical Travel and Royal Radio
Endcliffe Mrs A M Crerar and daughter visiting Binscarth and John Moore, recently treated at Sacred Heart hospital, plan to travel to Winnipeg for further care. Mr and Mrs John Schwalm hosted 32 school children to hear King George speak on the radio, a welcome diversion after a long dry spell with dust storms and heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Crerar
Binscarth
John Moore
Sacred Heartospital
Winnipeg
John Schwalm
King George
Millwood and Craigie Rugby Results Report
Millwood lost 3 to 7 at Craigie on May 15 while Woodstock defeated Millwood 14 to 7 at Woodstock. On May 19 Harrowby beat Woodstock 19 to 3 at Barer by, reporting a sequence of local league scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craigie
Harrowby
Woodstock
Millwood
Barerby
Mayor Proclaims Civic Holiday for Visit to Manitoba
Mayor H. B. Hembrom proclaims Thursday May 25 as a civic holiday in honor of Their Majesties visit to Manitoba. All business places are requested to close on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold 8. Hembrott
Russell
Manitoba
H. 8. Hembrom
District Tennis Clubs Organize Zone Matches
Representatives from Russell Birtle Miniota and Hamiota met at Birtle to plan a WALLT.A zone schedule. Two groups form, with round robin play culminating in a zone championship and inter zone play. Matches set for May 29 to June 26, weather permitting, home teams to initiate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
J. H. McIntosh
Daniel G. Levenick
Hamiota
Russell
Miniote
Crandall
Binscorth
Western Manitoba Lawn Tennis Association
Wallt.a
Binacarth
Miniota
Scrandat
Bimscarth
Binscarth
Biro Hamiota
Russell Miniota
Local Dance Benefits Millwood Teams At Harrowby Meet
A Friday dance sponsored by the softball league drew a large crowd from surrounding districts to Harrowby. Proceeds go toward buying a winning league team. Alice McKinnon of Millwood and Catherine Whitmer of Russell, joined by Mr and Mrs Hugh Far, attended. Royal Welcome Week visitors from Langenburg to Regina were noted, with tennis court work started locally and a Gift Dance planned for late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McKinnon
Millwood
Catherine Whitmer
Russell
Hugh Far
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Russell Baseball Club
W. W W. Wilson
August Leifer
P. Coulter
Angusville
Board of Trade & Committee
D.R. McDougald
H. Clee
E. Luci
A. M. Pratt
Germany
Peter
Dorothy Wildin
King
Elkhorn
Frank Cement
Robertson Bros
C. R. Loney
George Bicknell
John Clement
Hembroft
George
Smellie Ims
A. G. P. Smellie
Mtr
McLennan
W. W. W. Wilson
EW. Langford
Lloyd Hembroft
Russell Junior
Lawrence Hertleta
States
Andra
How
Minnedis
C.J. Crawfords
Feol
Praige
H. Gillies
and Mirs
RB. Dwyer
T. Jackson
Jas. Jackson
Jno
Jackson
Mise Anne Adams
Gay Coulter
W. Laird
Margaret McNielands
Rosenquist
Rucsius
Mise Blackwell
D. R. McDonald
A. Fingas
Ana
J. Kokoruda
Louis Halwas
Herman Beso
W. C. Anderson
Roy Kennedy
Ince
McKean
Raymond
Alberta
Melville
Harold
Howard Kennedy
Wassell
Lois Cochrane
Sacred Heart Hospital
Silverton
H. S. Hembroff
Endcliffe
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