Russell Curling Club Reorganized and Mills Planned
A historical snippet lists October 17 1907 events in Russell including the reorganization of the Russell Curling Club with officers led by Patrons J P Robertson and Alex Stewart. It notes Rev W P Spooner of Shellmouth planning a water powered grist mill with a floodproof design and frost resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Curling Club
J. P. Robertson
Alex Stewart
J. McIntyre
J. S. Warrington
W. F. Graham
D. J. Kippan
Geo. A. Edmison
A. R. Tingley
Dr. Wright
W. P. Spooner
Shellmouth
Miss Freda Bradley-Hunt bridal shower notes
In Dropmore hall a bridal shower honored Miss Freda Bradley-Hunt bride elect of October 18. Betty Rawlings and Sandra Wardle drew gifts in a decorated pump kin. Mrs. Earl Morrison spoke, and helpers unwrapped gifts as Freda thanked guests. Over 50 enjoyed lunch. дополнительные details include visitors John Ziebart on RCAF leave, Fred Dietrich’s Winnipeg trip, and guests Evelyn Brown Alyce Ferris Doreen Baronet Irene Robb and Roe/MacFadyen families visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sda Orang
Dropmore
Freda Bradley-Hunt
Betty Rawlings
Sandra Wardle
Earl Morrison
Phil Zimmer
Kay Robb
Freda
John Ziebart
RCAF
Clareholm
Alta
Ziebart
Melfred Dietrich
Winnipeg
Evelyn and
Audry Brown
Brandon
Alyce Ferris
Doreen Baronet
Irene Robb
Russell
H. Roe
A. MacFadyen
MacGregor
Mrs. Roe
Frank Zimmer
Vacation and social notes from Shellmouth region
The column lists residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J. Dugan of Dropmore on vacation in Winslow Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmer and Mrs. Joe Zimmer visited Winnipeg. Miss M. Busch Ninette and Miss Donna McPherson Winnipeg hosted by Mrs. E. Busch. Pat Langford Winnipeg spent the weekend with his parents. E Ridgway and family Foam Lake were guests over the weekend. Thanksgiving Service held at Anglican Church with Bishop J. A. Norris of Brandon. Mrs. G. Haas and Miss E. Busch attended the Russell teachers convention last Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foam Lake
E. Ridgway
J. A. Norris
Brandon
G. Haas
E. Busch
Russell
Marchwell party hosts share cheerful long weekend
Marchwell residents enjoyed a social lunch as guests and locals departed for holidays. Mr and Mrs Ron Zenter with family traveled to Timmins and Ottawa. W S Thomas left for the east after harvesting. Visitors included Miss Joyce Vessel from Swan River and Miss Annie Veal from Togo. Families gathered for Thanksgiving with Robt Murray Clarence Smith Lew Smith Perrin and Harold Smith. G A Swedberg attended a Regina wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Zenter
Timmins
Ottawa
Ont
W. S. Thomas
South Lee Ont
Joyce Vessel
Swan River
Fullerton
Dennis Swedberg
Seni
Bear Waiams
Annie Veal
Togo
Sask
Dora Veal
Lawrence Veal
Bob Smith
Robt. Murray
Clarence Smith
Language usage counts in China and English speakers
The article notes that Chinese and its dialects are used by about 500 million people, while English is used by more than 270 million. It contrasts the scale of speaker communities and highlights language distribution across regions.
Harvest Thanksgiving Events and Visits Noted
Miniska Miss Lizzie McLennan of Rus sell visited with friends at Min niska for Thanksgiving. The WMS held their Harvest Thankoffering in the church on October 21. Mr and Mrs Tim Dunn visiting daughter Nora in Winnipeg. Donnie Hertlein spent Thanksgiving at her home. WMS program committee met at Mrs Hertleins to plan evening entertainment for Harvest Thankoffering. Mr J J Dunn Verne and Mervyn attended a purebred cattle sale at Melita last Thursday. Mr Bredmore our teacher spent the holidays at his Goodlands home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie McLennan
Russell
Minniska
W.ms
Tim Dunn
Nora
Winnipeg
Donnie Hertlein
W.M.S
Verne
Mervyn
Melita
Bredmore
Goodlands
Russell District Business Shifts Amid 10-Year Lookback
In October 1942, changes sweep Russell commerce as Hon J A Glen buys the Bank of Montreal building to relocate his law practice and G A Nolan acquires Glen’s former office for a barber shop. The Manitoba Egg Pool purchases Doigs Hardware warehouse and plans remodeling. D A Kinney maintains the district push for the Third Victory Loan at a $39,000 objective, part of a $140,000 Russell unit goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Glen
Bank of Montreal
G. A. Nolan
Mr. Glen
Manitoba Egg Pool
Doigs Hardware
D. A. Kinney
Russell and District
Russell
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Russell Banner
Aetict
Eigen
Cuan Wekly
Aocaton
Manitoba
CWA
Eyegement
Ostewa
Canada
Sanderson
H M. Rutar
Crawford Bus Service
Neepawa
Ula
Lisa
Yorkton
Los Angeles
Binscarth Memorial
Ars Shanda
Williams
Red Skelton
James Stewart
Chatham Review
S. M. French
Smellie Bros
Kent County
Russell Quadrille Club
E. M. Williams
H. J. Smae
J. G. Rendal
Goldie Smith
G. Kippan
J. Manser
Y. T. Attwood
Mr. Attwood
A. G. P. Smellie
A. MacDonagh
CPR
Inglis
G. W. Coulter
Jas. Hainstock
L. C. Boulton
Geo. Nield
H. P. Reed
J. W. Currie
Russell Board of Trade
J. L. Bryant
Riding Mountain Forest Reserve
Manse
Aranged
Y.ps
Red Patterson
Cliff Wishart
Lee Barnes
A. Busch
J. Hamson
Walter Patterson
Jean and
Ellen Patterson
Beryl Hooper
Georgina Busch
Iris Mawhinney
Nesbitt Patterson
H. A. Mullins
Board of Trade
Hembroff
P. H. Nelson
Post
Marchwell
Booker
E. C. Shepherd
Russell, Man
Raico Sewing Machines
Westwood’s Hardware
Beatty
West Wood's
Man
Er Testen Paton
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