Old Days Highlights From The Banner Obscure Dates
A collage of past issues notes 1901 elevator news 600 bushels per hour 25 000 capacity and 1906 hockey club reorganization led by Rev G A Edmis on with Bert Mitchell as secretary. 1911 purchase of Pintsch Light Jr and Lightning Billy horses. 1916 heavy snowfall hits grain harvest. 1921 Russell curlers club reorganizes and J Crawford opens Cracknell store. local civic notes and marriages marked by quiet Brandon wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Hyde
F. Johnstone
Silverton
Pintsch Light Jr
Passes W Wardle Dropmore Pioneer Dies in Manitoba
William Wardle a long respected Dropmore citizen died in Manitoba on October 1 from Lincolnshire England birth and moved to Canada in 1889 first Ontario then Manitoba. Survived by wife Edith Grace Goss two daughters Mrs Leon Jolliffe and Mrs Mac Gilies one son Jesse two grandchildren. Funeral October 1 at Dropmore Hall with Rev James McNeill officiating. Interment in local cemetery. Pallbearers listed as J Ferriss Wm Ferriss Bert Hunt G E Pickering G Anderson James Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dropmore
Man
William Wardle
Lincolnshire
England
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Edith Grace Goss
Barnstaple
Devon
Russell
Jesse
Leon Jolliffe
Deepdale
MacGilies
Transcona
Dropmore Hall
James McNeill
J. Ferriss
Wm. Ferriss
Bert Hunt
G. E. Pickering
G Anderson
James Robertson
Farmers Ball Draws Large Crowd at Thanksgiving Night
Over 300 people attended the Farmers Ball at the Vet's hall on Thanksgiving night. Sponsored by the Russell Agricultural Society the event drew dancers from Rivers and Churchbridge and locals. Music by Rossburn Rainbow Rhythm orchestra with vocal assist Molly Mather. Trophy presentations followed the society ladies lunch and summer fair awards. Hon J A Glen gave a short talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Rivers
Churchbridge
Rossburn Rainbow Rhythm Orchestra
Molly Mather
J. A. Glen
Christ Church Notes Oct 19 Services and Meetings
Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock. Friday October 17 W A Group meeting at 3 PM at Oddfellows hall. November 9 confirmation service conducted by Bishop of Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
W.A
Oddfellows Hall
Bishop of
Brandon
Local Officers Named In School Music Board
President Rev W Busche vice president Charles Hodgkins secretary W H Ford conductor and Mrs Fontaine pianist named in school music board roster highlighting leadership roles and duties.
Silverton A M elects officers at annual meeting
Ten years ago on October 22 1931 The Silverton A M held its annual meeting and election of officers resulting in J Hyde as president J Peddie as vice president and Thos Ratcliffe as secretary treasurer and other routine roles filled at the church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hyde
J. Peddie
Thos. Ratcliffe
Thanksgiving Weekend News From Oakburn to Inglis
Neighborhood Happenings recounts Thanksgiving visits and travels of local residents. Miss M McLean hosted at Oakburn, Wilson-Stewart wedding in Birtle, military and civilian leave visits from Saskatoon Brandon Winnipeg and Angusville, plus social events at the church hall and Inglis community hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McLean
Oakburn
Jno
Stewart
M. Murdock
Helen Mackie
Birtle
Wilson-Stewart
United
E. Bryant
A. Robin
T. McLennan
Shellmouth
Inglis
Gnr
P. Pooley
Brandon
P. Gibson
Alton
Orioles
Weekend Visits and Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Town
The report lists residents from Anausville and surrounding areas visiting homes over the weekend and returning to camps on Monday. John Bartram spent two weeks on furlough in Winnipeg. Thanksgiving visits included Saltcoats and Kamsack families, with many locals hosting and traveling to see relatives and friends. A church fowl supper and concert is planned for Monday October 20 with a splendid supper. The comforter draw was not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro Zink
M. Young
J. Penonzek
T. Lechowic
Cpl
A. Rinn
John Bartram
Winnipeg
Ernest Black
Robert
Saltcoats
Sask
J. Bell
H. Davis
Miss . Nield
V. Rin
V. Gallant
Thome
Kamsack
C. F. Walker
Angus
Margaret Angus
Rinn's
S. Angus
Ackroyd’s
Nickel
Anderson's
Chisolm
Iam
Woodkey
Foam Lake
Speaker's Mother In Reminiscent Mood Rossburn
The Vancouver Daily Province notes Mrs Mary Glen of Russell, Man, the mother of Hon J A Glen Speaker, celebrating her 95th birthday in Vancouver with family nearby. Her Scottish roots, longevity views, and plans for a 100th birthday celebration are highlighted. Her son Jimmie, a Canadian Parliament member and airline pilot, is mentioned, with remarks on family history and a future airplane flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Glen
Russell
Man
House of Commons
Mary Glen
Southeast Marine Drive
Glen
Vancouver
Scotland
Loch Lomond
Canada
Jimmie
Speaker
United States
Shellmouth social notes and regional updates
Attendees at a Gilbert Plains convention and a long list of residents returning from holidays in Alberta and Regina anchor a page of Shellmouth items. Notable items include Rudy Haas winning two silver cups at a Lang enburg show and a Red Cross Masquerade Ball to be held in Shellmouth Hall on Friday October 24. Edward Sheppert leaves RCN duties after a two week home break. Tom Yee earns a promotion at Canadian Industries Ltd in Nobel Ontario. A farewell party was held for the Wagner family bound for B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Plains
Bill McDougall
Clifford Wishart
The
Artillery
I Red Cross Society
Shellmouth
Hall
Edward Sheppert
RCN
Tom Yee
Canadian Industries Ltd
Nobel
Ont
Tom
University of Manitoba
U. 1 L
Walker
Winnipeg
J. Moster
Wagner
B.C
Weekend Notes From the Town and Nearby
Millwood Pte Ewald Schrot of the 18th Reconnaissance Camp Shilo spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Isabel Reid attended the eggs convention in Birtle and visited Durban with her mother. Mr and Mrs C N Rauliuk spent Sunday with relatives in Brandon. Pte Theodore Betz of Petawa wa Oat visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs T Klimm on furlough. Mrs Harry Matheson of Minneapolis visited her parents. Miss Margaret Betz spent holidays with her parents in Mr Wilfred Cartwright Ken neth and Ray visited Mr Stevens at Russell over the weekend. Roy Bily attended the teachers convention at Gilbert Plains last week and spent the long weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Benner
Angus
Birtle
W. Peden Andi
Brandon
M. Beatty
Red Deer
Alta
J. Hambly
Barbara
Toronto
Heald Armstrong
Andy McCrae
Eleanor Lindsay
Wallace Cutforth
George Toms
Harvey Scott
Jack McKague
Milton McKague
E. Berines
Langenburg
H. Berines
Ewald Schrot
Camp Shilo
Isabel Reid
Durban
Man
C. N. Rauliuk
Theodore Betz
Petawawa Oat
T. Klimm
Harry Matheson
Minnedosa
Margaret Betz
Wilfred Cartwright
Kenneth
Ray
Stevens
Russell
Roy Bily
Gilbert Plains
Lasteek
Manitoba Nomination and Election Dates Shifted One Day
Manitoba municipalities shift nominations to November 12 and election day to November 22 due to Armistice Day. Two year mayor and reeve terms apply this year. Also notes on Russell Calf and Poultry show, stock improvements from Shipley farm, a garden radish added to The Banner, Rossburn Review debut, and prairie chicken hunting extended to October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Teachers Convene North Western Convention at Birtle
School children enjoyed a two day holiday last Thursday and Friday as teachers attended the annual North Western Teachers convention held at Birtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
NOX UNITED CHURCH SERVICES AND RALLY
Russell NOX UNITED CHURCH holds services at 11 am and 7 pm led by Rev G D Robinson Foxwarren teaching. A Young People Rally closes the evening service where delegates to the Conference Rally in Winnipeg will be heard. All young people invited. Refreshments served by the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Robinson
Foxwarren
Winnipeg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Canada
Mame
A. Setter
Mullins & Wilson
Gordon & Stensides
Russell Hockey Club
G. A. Edmison
A. Tings
Bert Mitchell
W. F. Graham
J. A. Fraser
D. R. McKenzie
W. S. Bartley
Mr. Kiibrough
J. D. Pink
Shoreham-on- Sea
Tnssue
J. Crawford
Elva
Cracknell Siding
Russell Curlers
J. McIntyre
Fred Glover
A. G. Smellie
J. G. Kippan
Rev. J. Heliyar
F. Glover
R. Smellie
F. Matheson
R. W. Cookman
F. Eliot
J. S. Warrington
R. Thomson
H. Matheson
Mise R.M. J. Swain
Millwood
Russell Orchestral Society
P. H. Nelson
W. Wardle
Dropmore Pioneer
WMS
Lurch
Leighton
J. Nield
Dorothy
Mervyn Nield
Fern Ferguson
Winnieg
Louis Shepherd
George Berzinski
Ridge
Anausville
Rossburn
Siathc Coles
Russell Calf and Poultry Clubs
HH. J
H.R. Shipley
Peter Pacy
Pacy
Rossburn Review
H. J. Bowley
Binscorth
Roblin
Bowley
Prairie
Enicken
NOX United Church
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