Years Ago Highlights from Tasco and Russell County
A retrospective list recaps events from October 1904 to October 1934 in Tasco and Russell County. It notes Methodist entertainment with local performers, horse exhibits at the Russell County fair, Hanbury Lumber company camp work, curling club officers and a Philadelphia curling victory, wartime restrictions in Saskatchewan, Oscar Dupont winning rink contracts, Victory Loan committee formation, high school grade leaders, Harvest Home services, Rochedale garden prize winners, a new Grandview to Roblin highway opening, and a widened cement bridge on Highway No. 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
D. Huggins
Baird
Larcombe
Birtle
Baxter
Alex. Smith
Geo. Edmison
J. Better
E. McDonagh
Lyon
Mr. Norquay
M. Clegg
Russell County Fair
C. McDonald
John Lawther
W. Sherritt
R. W. Patteron
W. Hembroft
Oscar Dupont
A. Glen
R. H. McCellum
A. G. Smellie
G. Ing. E. Swallow
W. W. W. Wilson
E. C. deBalinhard
J. H. Farth
Rochedale
J. Craig
M. Cameron
F. Richardson
H. McDonald
Cooke
C. McNeelands
Grandvin
Roblin
Valley River Bridge
L. C. Boulton
Russell Board of Trade
Jssue
Highway No
J. A. Robb
Highway Department
Comfort Cashen Wedding at New Waterford NS
The ceremony occurred September 12 at 9:30 am in New Waterford Nova Scotia with Mary Eliza Cashen elder daughter of John B Cashen marrying Francis John Comfort eldest son of E H Comfort of Castleavery. They will reside in Glace Bay NS.
Objectives Set Plans For Seventh Victory Loan Drive
Preliminary plans for the Seventh Victory Loan drive in Russell Unit No. 28 are laid. A rally opens Sunday Oct 22 at 2 30 pm with Private J A McIntyre from the Saskatoon Light Infantry as speaker and the RCAF Military Band in attendance. Subunit targets include Rossburn 80000 Binscarth 60000 Silver Creek 60000 Russell 100000 Boulton 40000 Shellmouth 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Unit No
Victory Loan
Victory
West
Canada
Russell
Rossburn
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Boulton
Shellmouth
J. A. McIntyre
Saskatoon Light Infantry
Vets’ Hall
RCAF
H. J. Bowley
A. A. Forde
Vista
M. J. ‘Tokar
B. P. Parsons
John Chaytor
Angusville
Frank Hyra
M Silverton
D. J. K. Mushumanski
Russell; Rev. 1 .Markle, Binscarth, Russell— H. G. Sanderson
Binscorth
L. D. Argo
J. E. McNeill
C. W. McIntyre
J. Oldham
Inglis
Ww. Bradley
Jas G. Langford
J. C. Hunter
Macttutt
Local Notes Record Thanksgiving Week Activities
Miss Marcelle Leifer spent Thanksgiving weekend at Calder. Capt. C. C. Graham was home for Thanksgiving. Various locals, including A. G. Smellie, Mrs. W. N. Dutten, SP.O. Julian Yankoski, and Miss Tannis Tripp, are listed with visits, leaves, and holidays. News covers travel to Winnipeg, Anville, Yorkton, and Regina area engagements and upcoming events such as a Seventh Victory Loan sales force, church ceremonies, and community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcelle Leifer
Calder
C. C. Graham
A. G. Smellie
Winnipeg
W. N. Dutten
Nellie Storey
Walter Needham
Arran
Sask
Tannis Tripp
Montreal
B-B. Thompson
Cyril Chipping
RCAF
Hore
Tere
Cited for Courage and Devotion to Duty
A letter from Hon. Charles Power to Mr and Mrs Russell congratulates their son Warrant Officer Charles Alfred Russell DFC of No 83 Squadron RAF for gallantry earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation notes numerous sorties including against Berlin, with aircraft damaged by fire yet sustained operational flying and high skill, courage, and devotion to duty. The Royal Air Force personnel praise his fine service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Russell
Charles Power
National Defence
Air
Russell
Royal Canadian Air Force
Charles Alfred Rossel
D.F.C
No. 83 Squadron
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Five Injured in Head On Collision Near Rochedale
Five people were admitted to Sacred Heart hospital after a head on collision on Highway 31 near Rochedale School. Mr Peddie and Mr Broadfoot remain stable while Alvin Robb Miss Kay Robb Mike Hitter and Jim Travish were passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Peddie
Ed. Broadfoot
Jof Silverton
Alvin Robb
Ksy Robb
Mike Hitter
Sacred Heart Hospital
Rochedale School
Peddie
Mr. Broadfoot
Robln
Bert Rob
Dropmore
Kay Robb
Mike J
Jim Hitter
Jim Travish
Miss Robb
Alvin
Mike
Cards Crown World Series In City Rivalry Victory
The St. Louis Cardinals swept four of six games against the Cleveland Browns to capture the world baseball crown in a hard fought series at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Cardinals
The
Browns
Anglican Bishop to Visit for Confirmations at Two Churches
On Sunday October 22 Rt. Rev. W. W. H. Thomas D D Bishop of Brandon will visit St Matthew s Church Binscorth at 11 am and Foxwarren at 3 pm for confirmations following a 11 am Holy Communion at Christ Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
W. W. H. Thomas
D.D
Brandon
St. Matthew's Church
Binscorth
Foxwarren
Russell Pentecostal Mission Loop Service Notes
Russell Pentecostal Mission Loaf Hall holds Sunday School at 1 p.m. and devotion at 2 30 p.m. Friday Bible Study and Prayer sessions offered. Rev G F Melmoth Box 20 Archwell Sask Pastor Mrs L Mcintosh sec treas icathe Holy Scriptures are able to hrike thee wise unto salvation 2 Tim 3 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Melmoth
Knox United Church Choir Meets on November Weekend
Knox United Church announces events featuring the choir and Doug Russe, with plans for a weekend leave homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church Choir
Women Institute SOS to reinforce its fort in wartime postwar drive
The Shellmouth Women's Institute marks thirty one years of service and appeals for younger members to strengthen efforts toward post war reform. The piece calls for vision and study groups to vote wisely on post war laws and cites Malcolm McDonald on the need for intelligence and enlightenment. The Laird of Athlone urges youth involvement as the institute vows a torch to be held high to build a better world on the old foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth
Malcolm McDonald
W.I
Hiss
Earl of Athlone
F. Stewart
Shellmouth Wrouth
Man
Letters urge action and safe driving amid wartime losses
The sixth column comment urges local ladies and all readers to apply W L organization ideals to daily life and community welfare. A motorist note highlights a rash of accidents in the Shellmouth district, urging careful driving as a wartime safeguard. Also reported is the severe wounding of Cpl Bud Rea on the western front, a grim alert in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Shellmouth
W.L
E. B. Rea
Cpl
Bud Rea
Western Front
Tee
Russell Co operative Elevator to Build Cold Storage Plant
News notes from Russell cover plans for a new cold storage locker plant on Main street as the town aims to grow into a model modern community. Also reports LeRoy C. Stevens promotion to Flight Lieutenant and local farm life updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Co-operative Elevator
Russell
Main Street
LeRoy C. Stevens
DFM
Epidemic Of Local Crashes In District Prompted By Roads
Editor notes a cycle of accidents in the district with several incidents listed. Aug 2 Amphibious accident near Angusville involving Joseph Lechowicz and five others, all escaping serious harm as the car overturned in three feet of water. Sept 27 two cars collide near Russell leaving both wrecked and occupants injured. Sept 29 Dr. Sharman overturns east of Birdtail, unhurt as car sustains minor damage. Oct 4 Morris Pawluk collision north of Angusville Grove with cattle, car badly damaged. (Continued on Page 2)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphbiousu
Minshull
Angusville
Joseph Lechowicz
Staples-Langford
Russell
W. J. Sharman
Morris Pawluk
Angusville Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tasco Oe
Hanbury Lumber Company
Curling Club
A.L
Awcastle
MPP
Ole Olson
W. Thom
F. T. Matheson
G. Kippan
Mr. Whittaker
J. S. Warrington
A. Buie
T. A. Crerar
Philadelphia
Saskatchewan
Alma Skeoch
Sydney Wise
Agnes Thom
Phyllis Bailey
Union Church
F. C. Middiston
T. W. Bailey
Anne Lillian Jean
Sto. P.O. Woyd
John McInnis
RCN
Hally
Sp.o
Julian Yankoski
C. Yankoski
Mrs. Angus
Margaret Angus
Annville
Alex Simms
Mrs
R. Simms
E. E. Thompson
R.c.af
Elsie Roberts
Rin
jSur L. Tower
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Jack Tivy
Jack
R.c.ap
Maritimes
Russell Hospital Aid
F. Edwards
Yorkton
Corinne
F. Vinnell
Knox
United Church
Betty Hancock
Alyce Dunn
Grace S'mms
Winni Peg
E. E. Bailey
Minnedosa
Cecil
Cliff Forsman
Inglis United Church
F.C. Clem Busby
Anglican Church
Russell Pentecostal Mission
Hall
P.O. Doug. Russe
Joe Deschamps
H.R. Picketts Toox
Inspector C Hives
Nelson
Mr. Dicketts
E. A. Wishart
H. S. Wishart
Fort Osborne Barracks
Gordon Naylor
Gordon
Farmer's
Vets
J. A. Glen
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