District notes from Russell area show long history and local happenings
A collage of items traces local history from early grain trade and log drives on the Shell River to weddings, sports, and public notices. It recalls 22 to 23 year residents noting crop advances, local option changes at the Royal Hotel, memorials, and community events through 1925 and earlier, with references to local candidates and society gatherings.
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Russell
Royal Hotel
Binscorth
Dempsey McFarlane
Clarence ‘Maher
Harvey Rea
France
Church Services List for Trinity Sunday
Christ Church schedules Sunday School at 12 30, Evening Prayer at 7 p m, and Shellmouth services at 3 p m with Evening Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Shellmouth
Poison Threat Hits Local Dogs Raising Alarm in Russell
Over the past week five more dogs died from suspected poisoning, lifting spring toll to 15 with no identified culprit. The Banner’s $25 reward for convicting a poisoner remains in effect as residents urge action, naming Brownlee’s collie “Brownie” Frank Robertson, Vic Ferguson’s dog, Bill Pettitt’s dog, and a stray tied to Mrs. J. Shipp’s home.
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Brownlee
Brownie
Frank Robertson
Vic Ferguson
Bill Pettitt
German Prisoners on Board Prestonian Near Halifax
Stan Davidson, a seaman on the Canadian frigate Prestonian, reports 62 German prisoners included aboard after being picked up off the Newfoundland coast en route to Halifax. He notes the crew’s rough appearance and tension with officers who cling to beliefs about their superiority.
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Stan Davidson
Halifax
Newfoundland
Canadian Airmen Stationed as Relief Crew in Cheyenne
Flight Lieuts A Ward Bishop and W A R Barry of the Royal Canadian Air Force say Cheyenne serves as a relief base for flights between Ottawa and San Francisco carrying Allied diplomats and reporters to the world security conference. Relief crews handle arrivals and westward legs, with two weekly trips reduced to one later. Wartime rations reportedly stricter in the U S and Canada. Bishop, new operations chief, succeeds Tilley, who has returned to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming State Tribune
Cheyenne
Royal Canadian Air Force
A. Ward Bishop
W. A. R. Barry
Bison
H. R. Barry
Russell
RCAF
Erand
Ottawa
San Francisco
Tilley
United Air Lines
Bishop
Perations
Barry
Knox United Church Service Schedule
Russell Manitoba minister James E. McNeill MA BD conducts services at 11 am and 7 pm. Sunday School meets at 12:05 with Junior Congregation during the morning service.
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Knox United Church
Russell
Man
James E. McNeill
Russell School Baseballers Triumph Over Binscarth
Russell Collegiate Shore baseball team defeated Binscarth 14 to 8 in an exhibition played on the school grounds last Friday evening. Lineup featured Jim Lang, Bob Anderson, Charlie Buchanan, Grant Himstock, Gerald Davidson, Clarence Simms, Leonard Wowk, Bob Mentes, Bill McIntosh, Jim Gillespie among others.
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Shool
Russell Collegiate Shore
Binscarth Boys
Russell
Jim Langfora
Bob Anderson
Charlie Buchanan
Grant Himstock
Gerald Davidson
Clarence Simms
Leonard Wowk
Bob Mentes
Bill Mcintosh
Jim Gillespie
Horses Entered In Stake Races At Summer Fair
Twenty entries have been received for the Stake races at the July fair with close date June 1. Harness and running purse races close July 18 with strong fields expected as Western Canada trains many horses after the USA horse transport ban was lifted. Entries include riders and owners from Brandon, Dauphin, Prince Albert, Appleton, Airdrie and other centers across Canada and the USA.
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Cada
USA
Canada
D. McAdam
Wawanesa
A. Decort
Deloraine
W. L. McGregor
Brandon
J. H. Rheil
Dauphin
R. Anderson
Decker
W. T. McIntyre
Jamestown
N.D
C. Cooney
Prince Albert
Sask
Dr. Kaufman
Appleton
Minn
Geo. Trockie
C. H. Taylor
Airdrie
Alta
J. Secord
J. E. Snedker
Saltcoats
R. Scot
Toronto
Ont
Wawareea
J. D. Sampson
Glenboro
R. H. Jackson
Stockton
C. A. Cooney
Contributions Sought for Winnipeg Train Reception Fund
The Valour Road Memorial Branch of the Canadian Legion launches a drive to raise 35000 for a Winnipeg train reception committee to welcome service personnel returning from overseas. Donations can be sent to F G Pawling treasurer Welcome Home Fund Bank of Montreal Winnipeg for official receipts.
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Valour Road Memorial
Canadian Legion
Winnipeg
F. G. Pawling
Welcome Home Fund
Bank of Montreal
Russell Pentecostal Mission Notice in Hall
A short church notice lists Rev. G F Melmoth pastor with contact at Box 20 Marchwell Sask and Mra L McIntosh Russell secretary. It cites a Bible verse from 2 Timothy 4 8 about a crown of righteousness awaiting the righteous judge.
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G. F. Melmoth
Box
Marchwell
Sask
Mra. L. Mclntosh
Russell
WHITHER BOUND The Road to Serfdom in Canada
Readers warned against CCF plans as Hayek’s critique of state planning is cited. The piece labels the CCF as exclusive and potentially dictatorial, arguing it would undermine individual freedom and lead to socialism comparable to Nazism and Fascism. It cites Barry Richards, Gil bert Johnson, H. W. Herridge, Harold Winch, and Dominion Leader Coldwell.
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Friedrich H. Hayek
Reader's Digest
Austrian Institute For Economic Research
University of Vienna
Europe
England
University of London
Hayek
Canada
C.C.P
Barry Richards
Pas
Gilbert Johnson
Brandon
Manitoba
West Kootenay
C.C.F
H. W. Herridge
B.C
The
Co-operative
Harold Winch
British Columbia
Coldwell
Winch
Lewis and Scott
Germany
Italy
Olsen Medd Wedding Unites Winnipegosis and Spy Hill
The quiet ceremony occurred Saturday May 19 at St Vital United Church at 8 pm. Eva Marie Medd daughter of Dr and Mrs A E Medd Winnipegosis wed Martin Olsen son of the late Mr and Mrs E Olsen Spy Hill Sask. They plan a brief wedding trip and will reside at Spy Hill.
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Fila Olsen
Keith Parks
J. Jensen
Craigie Red Cross Group Meeting Set for June Sth
The Craigie work group of the Red Cross meets at Mrs. Campbell McKinnon’s house on June 5th at 2 30 pm. Members will quilt a blanket and bring blocks for another quilt to the session.
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Craigie Work Group
the Red Cross
Campbell McKinnon
June Sth
Letter to the Editor on town dog poisonings and compassion
A reader expresses concern about dogs being poisoned in town over two months and rejects rumors of a dog and cat cleansing plot. The writer urges a town council investigation, defends dogs as beloved companions, especially to children and young sailors, and invites citizens to send a delegate to advocate inquiry.
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Russell
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Doig
John J. Moon
T. A. Crerar
Hanbury
Shell River
Miss Boulton
S Boulton
Dlay Binsearth
Margaret Ann Storey
John Dutton
Govan, Sask
K. Clee
Warrington
W. W. W. Wilson
Dr. Lanigan
Dropmore
Neville
Capt. Selkirk
A. H. Goodbun
J. Dugan
C. W. Goodbun
F. White
B. Hunt
E. Pope
A. W. Brown
Imen
Tesue
Grain Growers’ Grain Co
CNR
Archie Thom
Russell Golf Club
A. J. Thom
S. Angus
E. C. deBalinhard
A. Yeandle
R. Carlson
D. A. Goodbun
T. C. Edmundson
J. G. Langford
L. Schwalm
Dr. O'Brien
P. H. Deerlove
H. Dring and
A. Skinner
LB. Griffiths
Mila. J. W. Clark
A. Glen
D. McGillvary
W. J. Bond
D. R. McDougald
Jas. McCrindle
H. G. Sanderson
A. R. Porter
Quen’s
P. H. Nelson
D. E. Boulton
R. C. Smellie
Dan Smith
Christ Church
Hitler
Bill Barry
U.S.A
Russell School
Binscarth
Commonwealth
Craigie
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