Russell Chronicle May 28 1909 Local notes and sports roundup
Settlers pour into the orth country near Togo and Roblin as stopping houses thrive. R J Brooks of Tummel served over seventy meals last Sunday. New town fire hall and lock-up under construction. Russell Lacrosse club formed with officers Rev Geo Edmison president J W Currie captain N Briggs secretary treasurer and committees. Victoria Day 1908 brought baseball and football results with Russell defeating Birtle 18 7 and Russell 2 Shoal Lake 0. New brick blocks planned for Matheson Edmison and Dr Roger. Dragoons equipment arrival noted. Victoria Day tennis winners named Miss Boulton and R Boulton in mixed doubles Rev Clay and R Boulton in gent's doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Roblin
R. J. Brooks
Tummel
Russell Lacrosse Club
Russell
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Matheson & Edmison
Roger
Tague
Russell Dragoons
Miss Boulton
R. Boulton
Rev. Clay
Auction of Russell Rink lots draws bidders at range
In the May 30 1918 issue the Russell Rink Association sold off its lots by auction last Saturday with prices from four to eight fifty per foot. Buyers included C D Sparrow W Pulowaska W W Wilson and A R McIntyre. Rev E J and Mrs Secker were presented with a silver tea set by Christ Church before leaving the parish. Madame Dean and the Misses N E DuPre F Cope and Miss A Walker concluded the entertainment with music and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rink Association
C. D. Sparrow
4. Pulowaska
W. W. W. Wilson
A. R. McIntyre
E. J
Fire destroys parish church at St. Laure
May List 1923 reports a fire Sunday morning gutting the Parish Church of St. Laure less than two years after construction. The building was insured for 5000 dollars. Also noted are gift presentations to Miss Cora Clee before a trip to New York and a May 1928 softball meet where local Elks edged the A. N. Vets 22 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Laure
New York
Cora Clee
A. Astbury
Elks
A. & N. Vets
Rusell
Johnson & Diamond
E. Wellman
Local track spring training draws horsemen and Canadian sweepstakes winners
Ten years ago the June issue notes many horsemen using the local track for spring training with about a dozen horses being prepared for summer racing. Seventeen Canadians held lucky tickets in the Irish Free State Sweepstakes and will share in the $3,010,182 total receipts.
Students Present Two One Act Plays at Russell High
Russell High students staged two one act plays at Vets hall last Wednesday. Miss Betty Hancock directed London Front with Lyla Mink Alice Dunn David Organ Jack Wilson and Bill Hembrott in the cast. Jackie Adolphe directed Little Glass Houses with Dorothy Whitmer Joyce Schwaim Nora Dunn Marion Keating and Margaret Robertson. A social hour with lunch and dancing followed and a presentation was made to Mr and Mrs G Guilbault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell High School
Vets
Betty Hancock
London
Lyla Mink
Alice Dunn
David Organ
Jack Wilson
Bill Hembrott
Little Glass Houses
Jackie Adolphe
Dorothy Whitmer
Joyce Schwaim
Nora Dunn
Marion Keating
Margaret Robertson
Ross Goodings Wedding Ties Two Families in Silverton
Hana Mae Ross Goodings, daughter of E and Mrs E Goodings of Angusville, wed Alwyn Reginald Ross, son of G and Mrs Ross of Silverton, at 1 pm on Tuesday May 18 in Birtle Anglican Church. Rev Finch officiated. Pte E Goodings, home on leave from Moose Jaw, gave the bride away. They will reside in Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross-Goodings
Hana Mae
E. Goodings
Angusville
Alwyn Reginald
G. Ross
Silverton
Birtle
Finch
Pte. E. Goodings
Moose Jaw
War Savings Drive Planned in Russell Unit
National War Finance Committee announced D. A. Kinney of Russell as chairman of the sub-committee for War Savings Stamps and Certificates. The drive covers Rossland, Silver Creek, Russell, Shel mouth and Boulton, begins July 1 for five weeks with the theme Stamp Out the U Boat. Manitoba must supply 975 depth charges at 90 dollars each in May. national publicity will back the unit campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Finance Committee
Russell
D. A. Kinney
Ross- Lurn
Silver Creek
Shellmouth
Boulton
Kinney
Manitoba
Davidson family and nurse visit Redlands
Dr and Mrs J L Davidson and family of Winnipeg spent the 24th weekend with Mr Davidson's mother, Mrs W C Davidson. Second Lieutenant Evelyn Attwood, US Army Nurses Corps, is here for a few days visit with her mother, Mrs J Attwood, before leaving for overseas duty, stationed at San Diego since enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Davidson
Winnipeg
Mr. Davidson
W. C. Davidson
Evelyn Attwood
Army Nurses’ Corps
J. Attwood
San Diego
Army
Redlands
Calif
Scarlet and Gold Vets Hall Night Of School One Acts
In the Vets hall on May 19 a large crowd enjoyed two High School one acts London Front and Little Glass Houses. After the plays students stayed to eat and dance. Doris McLeod spoke, George Smellie read on General McNaughton, Marion Keating sang Land of Hope and Glory, and Grades 1–6 performed patriotic pieces with Doreen Matheson reciting The Torch of Life. Lieutenant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
We Arestay
London
Canada
George Smellie
General McNaughton
Marion Keating
Doreen Matheson
May Meeting of the Angusville WMS
The Angusville Church women’s society met on Thursday May 20 in the church. President Mrs Turnbull led Bible reading Psalm 156 and daily prayer. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read. Plans for the annual plant sale and tea on Saturday June 5 at 3 pm were set. Nine members attended. Mrs Staples gave devotional remarks from 1 Timothy 6 and spoke on faith. Next meeting will be in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Angusville Church
Turnbull
Staples
Timothy
Minimum Health Standards for Part Time Health Officers
Manitoba health officials adopt a minimum standard for part time health officers. The duties include immunization programs for children, school health exams, reporting on school sanitation, and annual reporting to municipal councils. Officers must have signed contracts outlining duties and pay, with records kept and reports shared with the Department of Health and Public Welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Health Officers’ Association
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Medical of
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Medical Officer of Health
Meat Rationing Begins In Canada With Coupon System
Meat rationing in Canada starts today requiring Brown Shield A coupons from the N 2 ration book for purchases. Charts detailing meat cut classifications and coupon values will be mailed nationwide and posted in butcher shops. Peter Watt of Winnipeg named regional meat rationing officer for Wartime Prices and Trade Board. he has long worked in Winnipeg and Calgary meat trades since 1902. Farmers may not face fixed quotas for home slaughter but are urged to cut consumption. sales of home slaughtered meat to other farmers will require coupon surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Peter Watt
Winnipeg
Prices and Trade Board
Watt
Brandon fair set to run five days in wartime Canada
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba at Brandon will run Monday June 28 through Friday July 2. The event, the enduring livestock and industrial show, offers a program with Children Day Farmers Day Citizens Day Warriors Service Clubs and Visitors Day, combining education and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Brandon
Department Advises Prevention of Animal Diseases
The department notes available preparations to prevent Blackleg and Encephalomyelitis in Manitoba. Blackleg is an acute disease mainly in cattle, with reasonable treatment costs. Sleeping sickness in horses has been quiet, but safety measures are advised and vaccination against both virus strains can be given together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Siath Column Apology for Silver Creek Victory Loan error
The Siath Column apologizes to Silver Creek residents for a misstatement in the Fourth Victory Loan Report. Silver Creek total should be 42000 instead of 36450. The editor humorously blames no printer’s devil and cites George Mark as reader aid. Also notes weather ruins holiday plans, local events endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Creek
George Mark
Community News Time Shift at Radio Sua Yorkton
Radio Sua Yorkton announces a time shift for Community News to 1 00 PM. News from The Russell Banner now airs on Mondays. Howe criticizes weather cooperation as Canada fights fires. War aid appeal urges donate rummage to County Fair. Golf quip mocks rubber shortage with humor on course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sua
Yorkton
Russell Banner
Howe
C. D. Howe
Canada
Ottawa
Red Cross
Scotland
Employment During Summer Vacation
Hon Humphrey Mitchell appeals to school teachers and students to take farm work or other useful employment during the long summer vacation. Farmers need help all summer and the government hopes teachers and students will aid wartime labor needs rather than treat summer as a holiday. Mitchell notes farmers must train inexperienced workers and calls for patience as industries adapt. National Selective Service will assist in absorbing teachers and students into employment through Employment and Selective Service Offices in cooperation with provinces and the Canadian Teachers Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Mitchell
Canada
Mitchell
Industral
National Selective Service
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
Knox United Church Sermon At 7pm On "The Seventh Cross"
James E. McNeill minister leads Knox United Church with 11am worship and Sunday School. 7 pm sermon titled The Seventh Cross discusses a German woman author and a prominent book of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Round the Fairways by Olde Park
Just two words to former prominent players of golf legends like Jones and Snead. The Russell Golf Club, under President Jimmy Burgess, has reorganized and offers six greens, clubhouse, and social recapture. Twenty-five members. nominal fees for gentlemen and ladies. applications through club secretary H Renton Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Jones
Gene Sarzen
Sammy Snead
Aeson
Little
Et al
Jimmy Burgess
Russell Golf Club
Llear Lake
Banff
H. Renton Barry
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Scarlet
Angusville W.ms
Dept. of Health and Public Welfare
Randon Fair
Field Marshal Smuts
British Royal Naval College
The
Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
Siath
Victory
George Allen
W.A.C
Gordon Ferguson
Red Cross County Fair
Olde Park
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