The Banner’s Old Days Highlights from 1905 to 1995 events
The notes recall Oct 12 1905 concert profits for local ladies totaling about 45 dollars with performers including Laycock Fraser Cairns Gillespie Sharman Huddlestone Lawther Boonish and Scott. Also mentions a new switchboard with 49 phones connected to the central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Wet
Cess
Laycock
Fraser
Cairns
Gillespie
Sharman
Huddlestone
Lawther
Boonish
Scott
Central
Ninth Victory Loan Truly a War Loan
The piece notes the Ninth Victory Loan opening to the public on October 22 as a necessary war loan despite public focus on peace. It highlights ongoing costs of war including medical care for returning soldiers and cites a £750 million figure discussed in the House of Commons.
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Sree
Cav-oa
House of Commons
Two Candidates Named for Rus sell Constituency Contest
The Rus sell constituency ballot next Monday lists two contenders, W W Wilson representing the Coalition and M J Tokar for the CCF, who officially filed nominations with Returning Officer George Allen last Friday. Campaign meetings featured Premier Stuart Garson praising Wilson and Mrs Phelps addressing Tokar supporters.
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Russell
W.W. W. Wilson
Coalition
M. J. ‘Tokar
CCF
George Allen
Stuart Garson
W. W. W. Wilson
Phelps
Saskatchewan
C.cf
M. J. Tokar
Gerson
Manitoba
CCF Party
Elec
Thanksgiving Weekend Visitors Around Town
A list of weekend visitors includes Miss Barbara Bradley-Hunt of Rapid City Miss Alice Ferris Miss Freda Bradley Hunt Mike Turta of Russell Andy Turta of Selville Miss Sybil Veres of Neepawa visiting Mr and Mrs A Turta Mrs Barant Marie and Doreen in Saskatoon Donelda Bell visiting Mr and Mrs H Rowan Thirza Sopp attended the Grandview convention and stayed in Souris Mr Larson visiting his son Joe at National Mills A well attended Thanksgiving service conducted by Mr Nixon was held in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bradley-Hunt
Rapid City
Alice Ferris
Freda Bradley. Hunt
Mike Turta
Russell
Andy Turta
Sselville
Misa Sybil Veres
Neepawa
A. Turta
Barant
Marie
Doreen
Saskatoon
Donelda Bell
H. Rowan
Thirza Sopp
Grandview
Souris
Larson
Joe
National Mills
Nixon
Canadians face cost of war loans and troop return
A wartime summary notes the $900 million cost of gratuities and re-establishment credits for soldiers returning from battle. It cites remobilization, dependent cheques, heavy domestic spending, and the Ninth Victory Loan as funding to cover troop repatriation, occupation costs in Germany, and reconstruction.
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Bat Ye
Germany
Mme Od
Where To Vote Next Monday Election Polls Listed
Following is the voters list for Monday October fifteenth with polling places and booth counts at each site. It notes the need to place the numeral 1 in the space next to the chosen candidate and to avoid marking an X. Locations include Russell Binscarth Harrowby Millwood Balmerino Foxwarren Boyle Silverton Angusville Lima Birdtail Rossburn Vista Marco Otha Leech Herod Pete's Lake Mears Ruthenia Lockerby Inglis Endcliffe Shellmouth Rowland and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binscarth
Harrowby
Millwood
Balmerino
Foxwarren
Russell Masons Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
The Russell Masonic Lodge celebrated its golden jubilee with a Tuesday service of Thanksgiving, an address by Grand Master Dr. P. T. Pilkey of Winnipeg, and a banquet. Original members Alex McDonagh and Fred Richard attended, with Mason guests from Rivers, Rapid City, Shoal Lake, Miniota, Binscorth and Roblin. Harold Barry was toastmaster and Rev. J. E. McNeill presided.
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Russell Masonic Lodge
P. T. Pilkey
Winnipeg
Alex. McDonagh
Fred Richard
Dropmore
Russell
Hudson Bay Company
Rivers
Rapid City
Rural Physical Fitness Leadership Course in Brandon
The Manitoba Physical Fitness Council plans an intensive leadership course in Brandon from October 22 to October 27. Open to leaders and prospective leaders aged 18 and over, the course costs 1125 dollars per student, including team and box. Applications must be sent to the Director, Physical Fitness, Room 172 Legislative Building, Winnipeg, by October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Physical Fitness Council
Brandon
Yeam
Box
Legislative Building
Winnipeg
Ninth Victory Loan Set at 828000 Objective
Rus sell unit headquarters announces the Ninth Victory Loan objective equals 828000. It will span fiscal needs to 1948 with 12 month installment options under Deferred Payment. Sub-unit quotas to be announced next week. districts expected to match Eighth Loan totals. Slogan is Sign your name for Victory with surrender document as a public display.
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Russell
Ninth Victory Loan
Inglis Artists Exhibit at Winnipeg Art Show
Inglis artists contribute to The Non-Jury Show at Winnipeg Auditorium with two pieces from Inglis. Mrs W G Bradley displays two pastels including Shell River and a moose with mountains. Mildred Jackson presents a smiling collie dog pastel and a landscape titled Eventide.
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Inglis
Winnipeg
Winniver Dench
Canadian Federation of Artists
Winnipeg Auditorium
Anne Frances
W. G. Bradley
Shell River
Mildred Jackson
Glyn Chipping Returns From Japanese Prison Camp
Glyn Chipping son of George Chipping now of Silverton was among the Winnipeg Grenadiers arriving in Winnipeg Tuesday after more than four years in Japanese prison camps.
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Glyn Chipping
George Chipping
Silverton
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Winnipeg
Apple Day fundraiser aids 70 000 refugee children
The Grand Lodge of the Elks pledges to support 100 refugee children for one year and Russell Lodge No 20 to care for two. Names and nationalities to follow. With Mayor approval, an Apple Day sale will be held on Monday October 15 to raise funds for Save the Children Fund and improve lives.
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Save the Children Fund
Sweden
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Russell Lodge No. 20
Russell
Bulbs from Holland and Boys Town in Quebec
Ottawa inspectors screen tulip bulbs sent to Canada by Dutch‑based Allied personnel with only about one percent destroyed for disease. In Quebec near Joliette, sixty boys run a Boys Town camp under Father Albert Roger with elected mayor and council, operating a self‑governing youth community.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Holland
Agriculture Department
Folland
Balks
Father Flanagan
Spencer Tracy
Mickey Rooney
Lec Des Francaise
Joliette
Quebec
Albert Roger
Montreal
Sach
Charabre de Commerce Des Jeunes de Montreal
Roger
Manitoba Election Outlook and Voter Appeal
The sixth column urges Manitoba electors to vote Monday after weighing Premier Garson’s coalition record and a CCF opposition led by Mr. Farmer. It notes 65 percent harvest completion and typical yields, then urges voting and civic duty before listing prizes, local notes, and reader items.
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Garson
C.cf
Farmer
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
CCF
Evening Service Honors Mrs Dicketts Organist
On the 20th Sunday after Trinity at 7 00 pm Evensong and service featured Mrs Dicketts as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Ser
Knox United Church Services and Guest Preacher Schedule
The notice lists Knox United Church Russell with minister E McNeill MA BD. Morning service at 11 am titled A Cross for Everyone. Evening service at 7 pm titled Honor Where Honor Is Due followed by communion. Next Sunday Rev. Eric D. Errey of First United Church Brandon preaches at both services and each weeknight from Monday to Thursday at Glock.
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Eric D. Errey
First United Church
Brandon
Glock
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Manitoba Teachers’ Association
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Marquette
Russell Masons
Russell Lodge No
East Indies
A. M. W. Carter
Clear Lake
Frank Matheson
Gerald McIntosh
Elgin Wishart
DDD
Parish of Christ Church
W. H. Logan
Knox United Church
Man
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