Appointments and Local Notes From The Banner Files
Archie Gilchrist of Asessippi named provincial constable and Jas Muir of Russell moves to Boulton to settle permanently. P J Grogan of Winnipeg becomes proprietor of Queen's Hotel. Russell hosts May sports with baseball and football wins for Russell teams. Races won by John Madill's B.E.M. M Gordon's Lance and S Tibbett's Vanetta. Ladies' Aid concert features Laycock Struthers Cairns Ish Scott Skidmore Burrell Stephenson and Rev Beattie. May 27 1911 snow excerpt and railway station news from Endcliffe end. Mr Carr notes CN R plans for new station and freight depot. F C Meeres of Grimsby joins G A Meeves. Presbyterian church moved for new edifice this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kee
Allen
Roger
Brown
Watson
Crerar
Boulton
Archie Gilchrist
Asessippi
Jas, Muir
Russell
Setue
P. J. Grogan
Winnipeg
Queen's Hotel
Hare
Russell Oéth
Binscorth
Shoal Lake
John Madill
B.E.M
M. Gordon
Lance
S. Tibbitt
Vanetta
Ladies’ Aid
Miss Laycock
Miss Struthers
Miss Cairns
Miss Ish
Messrs. Scott
Skidmore
Burell
Stephenson
Mr. Beattie
Carr
C.N.R
Endclitte
F.C. Meeres
Grimsby
England
G. A. Meeves
Mink buys Scott farm north of town in 1916 record
25 years ago in 1916 Mink purchased the old Scott farm two miles north of town. The retail liquor business closed as Manitoba dry law began. Two hundred trees were planted on town streets. The St Cuthbert’s church bell at Shellmouth was erected with parishioner funds. Windy City Baseball League reorganized with reps from Langenburg Dropmore Stellmouth Silverton Russell. Cadet uniforms arrived and camp planned at Delta on Lake Manitoba.
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Mink
Scott Farm
Manitoba May Dist
Russel
St. Cuthbert’s Church
Shellmouth
Windy City
Langenburg
Dropmore
Stellmouth
Silverton
Russell
Fficers
W. W. W. Wilson
W. Beals
R. Young
T. Broadfoot
C. Ivory
R. Clee
J. Carter
C. Langer
Delta
Lake Manitoba
Hydro Offers Free Ecorative Lighting For Victory Loan
The agency invites all citizens to participate in the Victory Loan campaign by providing complimentary holiday lighting displays to promote patriotic savings. Officials urge prompt installation and public cooperation to boost fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HYDRO
Salvage Drive Meeting Called by Mayor Hembrott
Mayor Hi S Hembrott calls Town Council Chambers meeting this Saturday at 8 30 PM to organize districts into an active salvage campaign for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. S. Hembrott
Plans For Sunday Victory Loan Flag Ceremony In Russe
Elaborate plans by the unit committee for a Victory Loan Flag raising in Russe include a 2:30 p.m. parade from Memorial Boulevard to Main Street, a flag dedication in front of the A N W hall, loud speaker coverage, and a Saltcoats band concert at Elks Play Park. A Victory Loan dance is planned for Saturday with a 100 War Bond drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan
Russe
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve
Canadian Legion
Air Guides
Pearl eee _siee
Saltcoats
Elks’ Play Park
War Charities Board Re-Elect Officers
The Rusell War Charities Board Fund met at the LOOF hall Monday evening with a small attendance. Officers were re elected and reports showed the year’s activities. The treasurer noted $550 to the Red Cross and $50 to the Canadian War Services Fund, to be raised to $800 from the fund reserve. A pledge drive for 1942 will follow, with past supporters urged to continue. JA. Glen KC MP served as president with Smeliie as vice president and D. R. McDougald as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusell War Charities Board Fund
Hall
Red Cross
Canadian War Services Fund
JA. Glen, Kc, MP
Smeliie
D. R. McDougald
H. F. Dicketts
W. Wilson
Lode
Needham
YWCA
D. E Boulton
L. C. Boulton
Salvation Army
G. Knight
Knights of Columbus
J.D. Walker
YMCA
A G. Smellie
Canadian Legion
Canada Victory Loan Display Lights for War Effort
The article urges citizens to decorate business places and residences with colored lights and flags to mark the Victory Loan period, emphasizing this as the most important drive in Canada's history and encouraging broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rink Committee Reports 291 Profit For War Charities
The Rink Committee finished a successful season with receipts of 697.76 and expenditures of 406.48, leaving 291.28 to be donated to the Russell War Charities Bard Fund. They thanked the town council for rink use, farmers for wood, car and truck owners for hockey transportation, and the public for support and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell War Charities Bard Fund
War Charities
Audit of Rink Committee Records May 21 1941
Audit lists receipts and expenditures for the Rink Committee including wages flood costs water hockey printing and advertising fuel rent and sundry supplies. The balance on hand is 291.28 with total 397.76 and the auditor C. J. Maher certifies the statement correct.
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Express
Russell
Rink
C. J. Maher
Meeting of Manitoba Federation of Agriculture in Russell
A joint meeting of the Craigie Frightside and Silverton MFA branches will be held in the LO OF hall Russell on Saturday May 31 at 3 pm. Special speakers include Mr Lindsay of Wakaroff and Mr Ewbank of Pirtle. Locals will present annual reports and draft resolutions for district and provincial conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craigie
Frightside
Silverton
MFA
Lo.of
Russell
Lindsay
Wakaroff
Ewbank
Pirtle
Coming Events Highlights In Silverton And Knox Church
Youth training demonstration and dance in Silverton to aid the Red Cross. A June recital in Knox Church followed by June 7 G A Lawn Tea event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TONES
Silverton
Red Cross
Knox Church
Torch To Churchill On Its Way In Canada
The Canadian Torch destined for Prime Minister Churchill heads from Victoria British Columbia on May 24 following a dedication ceremony. Artist Ted Watson appears with the completed Torch built from maple base Canadian pine shaft and finished with 23 carat gold leaf. The base inscription reads Canada's Victory Loan 1941 Part of the Tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiston Churchill
Victoria
Ted Watson
Canada
Neighborhood Happenings and Local News Mix
Tea for Mrs E C de Barnhard and Miss Kathleen Thickett brimming with gifts. ALFA meeting planned and War Work soup group set for June. Neighbors Frances and family visit, and Rev James McNeill conducts services. Victory Loan canvass prep under way in Silver Creek with canvass to start June 2.
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E. C. de Barnhard
B. Shaw
Wasses L
J. Spencer
Alice McKinnon
M.C. Shaw
N. Storey
Spencer
Kathleen Thickett
Clara Spencer
Hilda Thickett
Ruth Spencer
Miss Thickett
Claridge
Wilfred Thicket
Muriel
Joan
Thickett
Reita
Grace
Florece Spencer
ALFA
Strathclair
Sioux Lookout
Silver Creek
Local War Service Families Gather in Angusville
Angusville hosts families of His Majesty's forces over the long weekend. Mr. and Mrs. William Rinn celebrate their 25th anniversary May 24 with a full family reunion. Miss Wilda Young visits with Wilfred Knettal from Yorkton at the Will Young home. The Red Cross box social and town hall dance urge community support. A death notice for Mrs. Murray Grainger is reported this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Rinn
Murray Young
Keith Young
Jack Bartram
Metro Zine
His Majesty's Forces
Angusville
William Rinn
Wilda Young
Wilfred Knettal
Yorkton
Will Young
Elmer Shepherd
John Nield
Steenan
Town Hall
Red Cross
Murray Grainger
Visitors and events in Shellmouth district
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Tel ford Minnedosa and others from Dropmore Portage and Tummel. Tom Yee left for Montreal to work with Canadian Industries Limited. The WI hosted a picnic for school children on May 24. Doug Herbert featured in the Free Press for enlisting. The W A plans a June 5 meeting at Mrs R Flatt s home with all ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Tooapans
Telford
Minnedosa
J. Goodbun
A. I Goodbun
Dropmore
S. Lawther
Portage
Tom Yee
Montreal
Canadian Industries Limited
M. McFadyen
Tummel
Sixth Column and Local Notes From The Town
The article reports on energy supply disruption due to wiremen on heavy voltage lines between here and ice, and the Manitoba Power Commission plant starting operations from 9 am to 5 pm. It mentions Judge Dumpson and political cost debates over a recount funded by the CCF in a constituency. It notes bicycle safety, the Russell Rink Committee profits of 291.28 given to war charities, and Foxwarren vs Russell junior baseball opener ending 6-6 after darkness limits. The pledge reaffirms faith, loyalty to the King, and commitment to British institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Power Commission
Here
Ice
Pam
Dragoons Recruit for XII Manitoba Dragoons Unit
Recruiting for the XII Manitoba Dragoons reserve unit is under way with several MV R members already signing up. Training will occur Wednesday and Thursday evenings in conjunction with the MV R. Uniforms will be issued and members will be on call for duty in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Dragoons
M.V.R
Unif Nes
Caraia
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Sam 5
Banner
Brandon
Dauphin
Roblin
Bredenburg
Inglis
P. H. Nelson
War Charities Board
Russell School
Curling Club
Manitoba Federation OF Agriculture
G. A
Churchill
Wwe Aw
UUF Sincere Sympetuies
Iw Auf
Grainger
Mrs
James Grainger
Dumpson
Provincia
CCF
Russell Rink
The
Russell War Charities
Foxwarren
Lishman
Graves
Tibbatis
Peterson
Hayward
Hillcox
Thom
Longford
Wilson
McKinnon
Comfort
Keating
McLennan
United Kingdom
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