Old Days Highlights From Banner Files 1901 1916 1991
A collage of historical items from The Banner files across years 1901 1906 1911 1916 1923 1926 1991 1996 includes settler reports snow crops rail grading and street tree planting. It notes Manitou region events such as dry town status in Russell and Dr Tisdale joining Winnipeg Children's hospital surgical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. J. Attwood
California
Dr. Tisdale
Russell
Winnipeg Children’s Hospital
Auction sale announced for farm equipment and furniture
Auction sale conducted by Comper aest Serunday and Son with FF. T. Matheson as auctioneers. Items include farm machinery and household furniture. Located 1 mile west of Russell, on Saturday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. T. Matheson
Russell
Final Tribute Paid To Angusville Postmaster
Mr and Mrs Robert N Walker leave for Victoria B C after 39 years with the CNR and a long service in Russell. Numerous tributes included a station gathering with gifts, Mason lodge honors, church and Eastern Star presentations, and a tearful farewell reflecting his postmaster tenure and church work. Charles Herbert Staples 65 died May 19 Angusville Man survived by widow four daughters and four grandchildren. funeral May 23 Angusville United Church with postmaster ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Walker
Victoria
B.C
Walker
CNR
Mast
Russell
Gus Geib
Eadcliffe
Masonic Lodge
Hay Gillespie
D. H. Thom
Congregation of
Christchurch
G. H. Adams
E. E. Thompson
E W. Robertson
Lodge
C. H. Staples
Angusville United Church
J. S. McNeill
R. Leighton
Angusville School
Wm. Sennytor Sr
D. G. Nield
H. Caldwell
R. H. Pritchard
L Mann
T. Ratcliffe
N. Chenoweth
Angusville
E. H. Whelpley
Winnipeg
Man
John Bell
Bert McTavish
Rodney Nield
Gordon Beckenridge
John Stitt
Rossburn
A. T.kines
Roblin
Charles Herbert Staples
Alexander Staples
Durham County
Ont
Bowmanville
Western Canada
Strathclair
Caroline Johnston
Walton, Ont
Adam Newton
Manitoba Postmasters’ ‘Association
Dominion Postmasters’ Association
Jone Gon, Howard
Vancouver
Gertrude
Alex Young
Marion) J
Montreal
C. A. Armitage
Kathleen
Miniota
Elinor
Harry
Coronation
Alta
William
Alex
Souris
Young
Canadian Postmasters’ Association
Manitoba Postmasters’ Association
WMS
Ladies’ Aid
Angusville School Board
Angusville Board of Trade
Norman Braendle
C.H
Improvements Planned for Russell Agricultural Grounds
Twenty five directors and associate directors of the Russell Agricultural Society met to plan additions to buildings and grounds. Proposed are new poultry pens and grandstand bleachers for fair attractions on July 18 and 19. Work already done to clear the northwest park is praised, and negotiations pursue a pipe band to lead the veterans parade. All veterans in the parade will be guests of the Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Russell Agricultural Society
Tennant Plumb wedding in Pierson Manitoba
Catherine Blanche Plumb married Charles Russell Tennant on May 16 at the Manse church in Pierson Manitoba. Rev B McLenaghen officiated. The couple planned a honeymoon at Antler North Dakota and other points before returning to Binscarth via Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughena Ward
Gordon Shearer
Gainsborough, Sask
Antler
N.D. U.S.A
Brandon
Binscarth
Happiness Not Found in Grand Ideals, Says Astead
The text notes a preference for seeking happiness within personal meaning rather than chasing a sweeping external ideal. It suggests fulfillment comes from framing life around local, tangible purposes rather than abstract goals.
Helpers Needed For National Clothing Drive
A Monday night organizing meeting for the National Clothing Drive reported little progress. Mrs. E. V. Meadows, last year’s chairman, urges volunteers in Russell to assist in planning the June drive and asks readers to contact her immediately to help share the workload.
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E. V. Meadows
Russell Pentecostal Mission Sunday Schedule and Contact
The Russell Pentecostal Mission hall lists a Sunday School at 1 pm and a devotional at 230 pm. Friday Bible Study and prayer meet at 8 pm led by Rev. G F Melmoth of Box 20 Marchwell Sask with Mrs L McIntosh of Russell serving as secretary-treasurer. The scripture quoted is Mark 6.36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Melmoth
Marchwell
Sask
Russell Town Council Sells Town Lots in Latest Meeting
The council approved sales of Lots 28 and 29, Block 116, Plan 377 to Fred Russell for $1.00 per lot, and part Lot 26, Block 121, Plan 377 to Mrs Mary Dunsmore and Mrs Mabel for $686.92. Fenton and Iwaniuk each bought two lots in Block 91, Plan 6 for $78 each. Mayor Mather presided as bylaws sanction prior sales and the clerk was told to notify Frank Clement & Sons to remove old cars from West Half of Block 83. Accounts totaling $668.83 were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Fred Russell
Mary Dunsmore
Mabel
W. E. Fenton
Mike Iwaniuk
Fenton
Iwaniuk
Frank, Clement & Sons
Mather
Saskatchewan Teams Capture May 24th Tournament Recap
Saskatchewan teams dominated the Elks Legion softball event on May 24 with Killaly winning the men's and ladies divisions and Langenburg taking Grade VIII and under. Russell and Birtle played bright 7 7 tie and Russell earned a 4 3 win over Birtle in league play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Elks‘Legion
Killaly
Melville
Langenburg
Fgsinsz Endelff
Herrowby
Foxwarren
Russell Tornadoes
Russell
Tornadoes
Wishart
Neversweats
Welly’s
Ladies of Christ Church and
Legion Auxiliary
Inglis Huskies
Hudson Shiners
Endcliffe
Encliffe
Huskies
Silverton
Oakburn
Legion
Dropmore
Harrowby
Joseph
St. B's
Rossburn
Shellmouth
Vista
Ladies
Inglis High School
Inglis
Nell’s Belles
Russell Collegiate
Silverton Resident Fay B. Johnstone Dies in Russell
Fay B. Johnstone of Silverton died early Monday morning May 27 at Sacred Heart hospital Russell after two years with a heart condition. He was 48 or 49 and had eight days in hospital. Funeral services were held at Silverton United Church under Russell Masonic Lodge direction with interment at Silver Creek. He came to Silverton in 1911 from Wisconsin and married Nettie May Anderson in 1913. They spent seventeen years of married life in Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay B. Johnstone
Silverton
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Russell Masonic Lodge
Johnstone
Silverton United Church
Silver Creek
Wisconsin
USA
Nettie May Anderson
Robert Anderson
Saskatchewan
UN as world war shield depends on its policy
A report asserts the United Nations is the world’s best peace insurance, but stresses that effectiveness hinges on the organization’s policy choices and implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Organization
J B McNeill Morning Worship Abruptly Ends
An unidentified note mentions J B McNeill MA and a morning worship service with fragmented content implying an AWOL status and absence but lacking full context. The readable text focuses on individuals and a disrupted worship event.
Parish of CHRIST CHURCH Schedule for Ascension and Trinity Sundays
Rev G H Adams outlines service times for parishioners. Morning prayer at Russell on June 9 and Trinity Sunday services include Holy Communion and evening prayers at Russell and Shellmouth and Sheilmouth. June 16 Russell hosts morning prayer and June 23 Sheilmouth offers Evening Prayer with multiple sessions.
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Parish of Christ Church
G. H. Adams
L. Th
Russell
Whitsunday
Shellmouth
Craigie
Sheilmouth
Sixth Column proposed as North Western rep for tourneys
A proposal suggests selecting a North Western league team to represent this province in early June baseball tournaments. The plan aims to boost competitive play and provide Tanagers and coaches time to practice as a unit. league officials and players should decide soon.
Fine Weather Boosts Crops as Rain Expected Soon
For a week high temperatures have helped crops and garden vegetables. Rain would be welcome and forecasts indicate showers within the next 24 hours.
Farmers urged to pick up National Barley Contest booklets
The Banner notes a National Barley Contest with a total prize of 25 000 dollars. Entries must be filed by June 15. Farmers are invited to drop in at The Banner office to obtain a booklet.
Bait Casting Contest at Manitoba Fishermen Convention
Entries for the bait casting tournament and the best in accuracy cup are invited for Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations convention at Clear Lake June 28 and 29. Send entries to Gil Law, 265 Balfour Ave, Winnipeg, early to engrave the Russell branch’s name on the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations
Clear Lake
Gil Law
Balfour Ave
Winnipeg
Russell Branch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banner
Asessippi
Rew
Rinsar
Jack Modill
BBM
al. M. Gordon
Lancer
S. Tibtatt
Venatte
Struthers
London
C.N.R
Canora
Smellie Bros
Manitoba
Churchbridge
McNutt
W. McClure
United Church Sunday School
Prince Edward Island
Sandy Black
Tom McManus Pipers
Geo. Chipping
Binscorth
Elks
R. Ward
Agricultural Park
Bradley-Hunt
N. R. Park
Yorkton
Mrs. Walker
Birtle
Sol
ANE Om Birtle
Rusentry
Dunn
McDonald
Leaming
Brennan
Wilson
Bowman
J.B. McNeill
Bill West
Imperial Oil Co
Robert Peel
Minsota
Marquette
Alberta
the Elks
Izaak Walton's
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