Annual Seed Grain Show and Poultry Exhibit Big Success
The Russell Agri cultural Society and the Russell Junior Seed Growers show featured 22 poultry entries with Craigie district top in the field. Winners include Margaret Shaw and Reta Spencer with prizes for best cockerel and best pullet, while D. McLean praised the seed show as the best of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursany
Russell Agricultural Society
McRosties’ Hall
Hussell Junior Poultry Club
D. McLean
Russell
T. Pickersgill
North- West Line Elevators Association
Craigie
Bonnar Gorby
Shoal Lake
Margaret Shaw
Wallace Shaw
Reta Spencer
Ray
Ray, Pullets
Raymond Spencer
Dorothy Whitmer
Lorne Best
Cockerell and Davidson
Old Days Items Taken From The Banner Files
A retrospective look at items from 1900 to 1920 highlights local milestones. Col McMillan newly appointed Manitoba lieutenant governor. church events, harvest festivals, and talent shows noted. Provincial and town news cover skaters, tank installations, and Cross Society elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Col. McMillan
Manitoba
Presbyterian Church
Geo. McDonagh
KS. Hoge
Binscarth Rink Stock Co
Silverton Best Displays at Seed Fair Championship Wheat
Five Junior Seed clubs showcased at the seed fair with Silverton earning champion display. Elmore Von Hagen of Cracknell club won the wheat championship. Grain judging was by D. McLean from the extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Cracknell
Elmore von Hagen
D. McL2an
Extension Service
Coca
Bill Kieper
Bob Stewart
Don Keating
Charlie Keating
Verne Dunn
Lawrence Honey
Lloyd Honey
Peter Pushka Wins Senior Seed Grain Awards at Angusville
Peter Pushka of Angusville topped the senior Seed Grain snow with four firsts and two seconds, while T Minshull, also of Angusville, took runner-up with two firsts and two thirds. About twenty entries competed across nine classes, with multiple grain types awarded to Pushka and Minshull receiving several placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oikf
Peter Fushka
Angusville
Peter Pushka
T. Minshull
Russell notes and community announcements from 1925
The grocery business of E. Walker at Millwood continues with Walker remaining postmaster. A 15 year old Winnipeg marriage linked Ella Maude Woods to R. C. Jamieson, manager of Union Bank ft Russell, in October. R. A. Stevens becomes Russell Co op president as Poultry Association directors are named Miss N Bryant Miss I Jackson D E Boulton J Thickett and M Coulter. Mrs Jones Brewer and Mrs Curle attended a Christ Church Ladies Guild concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walker
Millwood
Walker
Ella Maude Woods
R. C. Jamieson
Union Bank
Ft Russell
Winnipeg
R. A. Stevens
Russell Co-op. Poultry Association
N. Bryant
I. Jackson
D. E. Boulton
J. Thickett
M. Coulter
Jones Brewer
Curle
Christ Church
Sirs Guild
Neighborhood Happenings Note in Winnipeg Visitations
Mrs A Lorimer of Winnipeg visits her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Herb Lorimer Inc and Thos Jackson delivered a truck load of cattle to Winnipeg last week Mrs Harold Adams Helen Roberts of Trail BC visits her Aunt and Uncle Mr and Mrs Guy Coulter United Church Bazaar Thursday Oct 17 at 8 o clock Mrs Robus of Crandall visits this week with her uncle Mr J Murdoch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lorimer
Winnipeg
Herb. Lorimer
Thanksgiving service led by Rev McKillop at Roblin
Endcliffe Rev McKillop of Roblin conducted the Thanksgiving service Sunday afternoon. Local news notes include visits to Winnipeg Shoal Lake and Melville, a W I meeting at Mrs Stewart’s, angel cake demonstration, and a 17 attendee count. Next service by Rev Dixon and junior choir invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwalm
R. H. Shipleys
E. S. Dixon
Russell United Church
Eadcliffe Red Cross Branch
Local cattle sale boosts turnout and moving plans outlined
The Hughes and Anderson sales drew good attendance with fair prices for cattle and machinery. Anderson family plans to move to Russell. Hughes family to Oak River to resumed farming. Thanksgiving visits and family travel noted among Winnipeg and Saskatchewan towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Lorna Broadfoot
Winnipeg
Virtue
C. Virtue
Kip- Ying, Sask
Bonnie
Betty Virtue
Neepawa
John Brown
Marion Brown
Regina
W. C. Anderton
Annie Kennedy
Elmer Kennedy
Lois
Brandon
Harold McKean
Melville, Sask
Jack McFadyen
Jill
Yorkton
Sask
Mel Anderson
Anderson Ack
Flynn
Eadie
Crowe
Wat. Cochrane
Miss Brook
Roblin
E. P.stewart
Wimmer
Fred Tunningly
Local Thanksgiving Visits and Community Notes in Angusville
Angusville residents share holiday visits with relatives across Manitoba. Movements include the Graingers relocating from a farm, Chitticks and Chitticks’ mother visiting, and Gladys Bell joining relatives in Elphinstone. Several locals enlist or return from service while teachers attend conventions in Shoal Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grainger
Jack Chittick
Bowsman
Chittick
George Chittick
Gladys Bell
Thomas A. Bell
Elphinstone
Ian
Herbert Davis
Carrot River
Saskatchewan
Davis
Ira Mann
Rodney Nield
R.A
Claude Nield
Winnipeg
Olive Nield
Souris
Niela
Lewis G. Howe
Royal Canadian Air Force
E. L. Turley
Bud
Flin Flon
Glen Grainger
Brooks
Alberta
Robert Chisolm
Brandon
Henry Woodkey
Foam Lake
Angusville
Manitoba
Shoal Lake
Tyndale
Hairdne
McAuley
Anthony Woronieski
Leon Michalchuik
Bains
Seeburn
William Droscowski
A. Swainson
Florence Swainson
Eston
Hosital
Gertrude
Kay Staples
Velma Rinn
Frank Angus
Margaret Angus
Russell
William Rinn
Angus Ackroyd
Charles Ackroyd
C. H. Staples
Ratepayers in Hometown Hear Hydro Power Debate
At a ratepayers meeting in Russell the Manitoba Power Commission outlined Hydro policy and the cost comparison with a local diesel plant. Speakers explained service charges, potential savings, and the need for rewiring checks while advocating Hydro as the path to cheaper, broader power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wus
Hembrott
Mie
Somsnas
Mani Wou Rower Commission
Teeting
See Wown
Ada
Hydro
H. Cottingham
Manitoba Power Commission
Power Commission
Russell
Cottingham
Bor
Council
Commission
A. Wrighton
Portage la Prairie
Minnedosa
Birtle
Wrighton
Winnipeg
Chicago
Detroit
Couple Celebrates 32nd Wedding Anniversary
A couple celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on Monday October 14. Mrs Gordon Breckenridge invited with Mr and Mrs Alex McTavish of Sheal Lake last week. Additional neighborhood happenings on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Breckenridge
Alex McTavish
Sheal Lake
Collegiate Mates Host Party for Shirley Clee Leaving Russell
Collegiate Mates Grade XI entertained the entire Collegiate on October 4 in honor of classmate Shirley Clee who is leaving Russell. The event began at 8 30 with a quiz contest and dancing. A programme preceded lunch and dancing continued until 12 30 with songs God Save The King and There’ll Always Be An England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Clee
Russell
England
Pioneer resident of Boulton and Brightside dies in Franklin
Funeral service for James Vinnell, 62, of Franklin, Man was held at Franklin on Oct 14 with burial in Riverside cemetery Neepawa. Born in London March 24 1878 he came to Canada in 1883 and farmed in Boulton and Brightside before moving to Franklin. He died Oct 12 at Brandon Hospital after a year of illness. Survived by his widow three daughters Mrs A E Brydon Arden Man Mrs Jas Scott Fort William Ont Mrs Grant Steven Montreal Que two sons Sydney Angeles California Fred Russell and Alfred Vancouver BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vinnell
Franklin
Man
Riverside Cemetery
Neepawa
London
England
Canada
Boulton
Brightside
Brandon Hospital
A. E. Brydon
Arden
Jas. Scott
Fort William
Ont
Grant Steven
Montreal
Que
Sydney
Angeles
California
Fred
Russell
Alfred
Vancouver
British Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silver Creek Church
Messrs. Garnetts
David Son
Minniska
Chapman
Holmes
John Beattie
Binscarth
BF. J.ney
Jack Roe
Cairo
Egypt
Jas. Gemmill
F. W. Locke
Rev
H. Feir
Missy Edith Setter
Miss Laidlaw
Miss McManus
Dr. Swallow
Mr. Meeres
Leonard Kezzer
Australian Expeditionary Force
Shellmouth
Ned Cross Society
James Bell
McTavish
W. Switzer
McDonald
W. Forsythe
Queen's Livery Barn
Palace
J. Clement and Son
Fenton
George McDonagh
EB Swain
Us Pauour
Adolph Neuer
Joe Shipp
Ous Aaiynuk
Joan Sostein
Ewe Usney
Alex Usney
Str Musson
Larrylasman
Glen Spenser
Imervyn Stevens
Hob Glasman
Regent
Peter Pasha
RH. Pritchard
Minshull
Kenoan
R. H. Pritchard
E. J. S. Honey
J. Keiper
J. Crerar
A. Marshall
T. Minshall
T. .Munshall
Inglis
Endcliffe
Wm. Anderson
Robi Anderson
Roy Blut
Howard
Anderson
C. ‘Hughes
Oak, River
Janet McLeod
Nellie Hammond
Ratepayers
L. Mackay
P. H. Nelson
Pussell
H. Clee
Nelson
Frank Clement
H.dre
God Save the Sing
Boulton and
Vets
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