Department of Education Looks To Russell As Training Center
A historic rundown from Russell area notes by-laws banning heavy vehicles on graded roads and bridges, local business openings, tax rates, and community activities. It documents beaver dam construction, daylight saving decisions, and regional civic upgrades, with notes on schools, curling officials, and a proposed Rural Youth Community Center setup at Russell amid Manitoba district meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Russell
Boty Shell River
Almack
Parthing
Millwood
Manitoba Department of Education
Vets
Moe Ivan Schultz
Two youths depart by motorcycle for South America
Alex Saley and Bill Sawebu of the Mears district left by motorcycle for Peru. They secured work in a mine there and will travel via Saskatoon then south through California in what promises to be an exciting journey.
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Alex
Saley Fand
Bill Sawebu
Mears District
Pera South America
Jobe
Saskatoon
California
Funeral Services Today for George Chittick
Early pioneer of Silver Creek district George Chittick died at his Angusville home near Anguayville on Sunday October 2. Born February 26 1859 in Blanchard Ontario he moved to Manitoba in 1880 and returned to Ontario to marry Margaret Hamilton before settling back on the Silver Creek farm. Survived by two daughters Annie Mulligan and Margaret McKay and three sons John Albert George and William, along with a sister and three brothers. Funeral at Amesville United Church at 2 PM with Rev A Calder officiating. interment at Silver Creek Cemetery.
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Silver Creek
George Chittick
Chittick
Angusville
Blanchard
Ont
Manitoba
Ontario
Margaret Jane Hamilton
St Mary's
Anguaville
Wapella
Sask
Pesidee le
Annie
David Mulligan
Anguayilie
Margaret
Hugh McKay
Vancouver
John Albert
Gladstone
Geor Bar
William Hamilton
McKay
Russell
William
Calgary
Alta
Archibald
Robert
A. Calder
Silverton
Taterment
Silver Creeks
Boulton Resident Leads Bid in Potato Derby
L Muir of Bear Creek farm in Boulton leads the Russell County Big Potato Derby with four home grown potatoes. The heaviest weighs three pounds and the tubers, grown on non fertilized land, are on display in The Banner window beside the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Muir
Bear Creek Farm
Boulton
Russell County
Rhyme Parewell Party Ends as Police Intervene
A chaotic gathering ends with police stepping in after a gun is seized. Partygoers are detained. one person jailed and another released on bail as authorities restore order. No further details on individuals or location are provided.
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Parewell
Neighborhood Happenings in Inglis District
Mrs. Kines of Roblin visits with friends and stays with Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Bradley holidaying in Ontario and North Dakota, while Mrs. Welshler motored to Winnipeg with Walter who stays to attend school. Inglis teachers head to conventions at Gibert Plains and Brandon. Julia Krueger leaves for Winnipeg. Mrs. Coulter wintering there. Miss A Adams took W. I. members to Tummell for entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Shnider and family drive to Yorkton. Inglis W I meeting set for October 12 in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Welshler
Winnipeg
Walter
Winshipeg
Inglis School
Gibert Plains
Brandon
Julia Krueger
X. J. Coulter
Guy Coulter
Coulter
A. Adams
Tummell
Silverton District Conventions Update and Community News
The UPM and UFW hold district conventions Thursday the 13th with afternoon sessions at 2:30 and a supper by the UFW. Evening program begins at 8:00 pm with Belton of Muir likely to speak. Various local residents and visitors are listed with recent travels, health updates, and moves. The Silver Medal elocution contest is set for October 18 as part of the convention activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPM
UFW
At & Pam
UPIW
Belton
Muir
Man
Gordon Keating
Reese
Grandview
Morley Anderson
N. A. Robertson
J. Rutherford
Winnipeg
Robertson
G. Keating
Keating
General Hospital
Les. Weir
Russell
Cochrane
Steve Protasavitch
Harley Anderson
Clear Lake
Kippen
Newdale
J. Crerar
Dan Peddie
R. J. Coulter
Harry Hughes
Loretta May
Gordon McLean
Rose
Stoney Mountain
Hector
Shellmouth Meeting Notices and Local Updates
The W A will meet at the name of Mrs D A Stewart on Thursday. Lloyd Melnnis has joined the navy and left for Esquimalt. Mrs Telford, visiting locally, departed for Minnedosa. Our traffic bridge got its last coat of paint and looks old. Harvest Thanksgiving services are set for United Church with Rev Nixon in charge. Mr and Mrs Edward Krewaldt of Leslie Saskatchewan visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Krewald over the weekend. John Haberstock displays two large ro winds in Busch's store winds. Teachers attend their convention at Gilbert Plains.
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W. A
D. A. Stewart
Lloyd Melnnis
Navy
Esquimalt
Telford
Minnedosa
United Church
Nixon
Edward Krewaldt
Leslie
Saskatchewan
Herbert Krewald
John Haberstock
Busch’s
Gilbert Plains
Endcliffe and Others Visit Winnipeg and Saskatchewan
Endcliffe and O H Berg spent days with W H Henderson then returned to Winnipeg after two weeks in the States and Saskatchewan. Mrs A McTior, Miss Eunice McLean and Miss Jean Hawthorne of Binscorth visited A M Crerar. A Community Club dance is planned for October 7 and its annual meeting will be held October 11. all members are urged to attend.
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O. H. Berg
W. H. Henderson
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
A. McTior
Eunice Mc.Lean
Jean Hawthorne
Binscorth
A.M. Crerar
A. M. Crerar
Marlene
Farewell for Miss G Lewis and local Harvest Services
Dropmore Miss G Lewis underwent tonsil removal at Sacred Heart Hospital and spent a few days as a patient. A farewell party for Miss Lewis was held as she prepares to depart for England. Harvest Festival Services were conducted in the Community Hall Rex Nash Gilbert Plains by Rex Nash. The Sunday School was reorganized with Mrs Hyslop Mise B Woot and Miss P Menzies. Frank Bird and family moved to the farm formerly occupied by Britton Ferris. Mrs Telford and Elaine of Minnedosa visited Mr and Mrs B Bradley over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss G. Lewis
Sacred Heart Hospital
Frank Bird
Britton Ferris
Rex, Nash
Gilbert Plains
J. Hyslop
Mise B. [Woot
P. Menzies
Tharse
G. Lewis
England
Telford
Elaine
Minnedosa
B. Bradley
Sensational Porwara America film to be shown here
Local Retail Merchants Association presents the film Porwara America in Russell for a free 7 pm screening on October 17 in A N W Hall. The feature traces a frontier town from settlement to prosperity and warns of rural decline from corporate greed. A preshow dinner by the Women's Institute offers 50 cent tickets. no charge for the movie.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Russell
A. & N.W. Hall
Charleston
W. Va
Topeka
Kan
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Cincinnati
John Adams
Adamsville
U.S. A
la Hut
Ore Organization
Adfameville
United States
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Lelergy
Women's Institute
United Church
Women and families travel after hospital stay
Rossburn Mrs. W. J. Strong returns home from Shoal Lake Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. McPeeters and family drove to the city. Goodwin of Mintota and Miss Isiah McDonald visited Emerson relatives. Tiller McKenzie came home after treatments in the city. Norman Strong of Oak River visited at his parents home.
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W. J. Strong
Shoal Lake Hospital
C. McPeeters
Goodwin
Mintota
Moore
Emerson
T. McDoma
Isiah McDonald
Winnipes
McDonald & Visitor
Norman Strong
Oak River
W. Strong
Vanity Fair Attracts Big Crowd At Local Hall
A large crowd gathered Tuesday evening in the Vets Hall for the Vanity Fair sponsored by the Elks and Central Welfare. Games and booths were well patronized and prizes were distributed freely with awards going to Walter Needham, Mrs. Brownlee, Mr. Hergeaves, F. Horner, L. H. Carter, Mrs. Woods, and Miss M. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
Vanity Fair
the Elks and Central Welfare
Walter Needham
Brownlee
Hergeaves
F. Horner
L. H. Carter
Woods
M. Jones
Christ Church Sunday Schedule and W A Meeting Note
The 11th Sunday after Trinity service schedule lists Holy Communion at 1 00 am and Sunday School at 12 30 pm on October 9 1938. A W A meeting is announced at the name of Mrs Meadows on Wednesday October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Meadows
Peace At A Price In Europe As Powers Act
The four great powers Britain France Italy and Germany met to restore peace in Europe after Czechslovakia lost territory to Germany Poland and perhaps Hungary Prime Minister Chamberlain returned to London to a tumultuous welcome but faced Labor opposition for concessions to Hitler Duff Cooper resigned as First Lord of the Admiralty and other ministers voiced doubts about the four power pact Time will tell if dictators words bring lasting peace or a new period of conflict.
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Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Hungary
Chamberlain
Great Britain
London
House of Commons
Hitler
Duff Cooper
Admiralty
Date set for calf club show in Russell
The Russell Boys' and Girls' Calf club fixed Saturday, October 22, as the annual calf show date after a full club meeting. Prize list is being prepared and posters will be printed once finalized.
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Russell Boys
Lawrence Tripp Wedding Unties Lydia Victoria to Sidney Lawrence
The ceremony took place on Friday September 30 at 11 80 at home of Mr and Mrs Alex Tripp in Ninga Manitoba. Lydia Victoria Tripp became the wife of Sidney Mark Lawrence of London England in a service conducted by Rev Y M Littler. The couple exchanged vows under blue and white arches, with music by Mrs H E Purnace. The bride wore navy sheer with white trim and carried pink carnations roses and ferns. A luncheon followed and toast to the bride was offered by Rev Littler and the groom. The newlyweds received good wishes from Mr and Mrs Lawrence in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninga
Lawrence
London
England
Auction Live Stock At Bi-Weekly Sales Begin
The Marketing Service of the Dominion Department of Agriculture announces bi weekly live stock auctions at St Boniface Stock Yards Winnipes commencing October 13. Cooperating bodies are Union Stock Yards Company and local live stock commission agents. Sales will run every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice with voluntary contributions.
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St. Boniface
Winnipes
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Union Stock Yards Company
Live Stock Commission
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Baker
Edmison Block
CPR
Birtie
Russell Board of Trade
P. W. Bates
Russel
Curling Club
Thos. Todd
C W. Stanley
E. Leit
G. Kippan
Rev. H. Fett
F. T. Matheson
W. Thom
J. McIntyre
J. &. Warrington
Dr. Swallow
C. Thom
A. Buie
D. McDonald
T. H. Lewis
B. Foster
J Jarrington
R. McIntyre
R. McIntosh
Beavers
I. H. Moynes
M. O’connell
N.R
Roseum
Cardale
Hughes
Ias
Rossburn
Canada
Sergi
D. E
Denmark
Snellmouth
Messrs. McLennan
Smellie
McIntosh
Inwits
O'Brien
Speechly
Red Cross
Hunter
Winnipee
D. D. Millar
Birtle
South America
Boulton Resident
Shellmouth
Endcliffe
Dropmore
Christ Church
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