The Banner Reprints Old Days In Russell Area
Read through a compilation of items from past issues noting farm gear such as a 25 000 bushel capacity threshing outfit and a Monitior Duetless separator, dairy prize winners Wm Setter and H Smith, a monster turnip, and various local society notes. Includes hockey club reorganization, curling club officers, school honor rolls, store openings, and a early 1900s wedding in St Josephs church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Setter
H. Smith
Depots Await Your Memorial Donation Drive in Russell
Memorial Committee reports weak support for the village memorial fund with only seventeen donors since October 1 and just two weeks remain for Russell residents to contribute. Local depots include Post Office, Royal Westwood's Hardware, Glen's Law Office, and others. donations listed show several hundred dollars from individuals and groups, plus two large corporate gifts from Royal Bank of Canada and Can Legion Ladies Aux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District
Russell I
Post Office
Royal Westwood's Hardware
Glen's Law ‘Office
Frank Clement & Sons
Robertson Bros
Drever’s Garage
Queen's Hotel
Central Hotel
Peter Pacy
Manitoba Pool
Lake of the Woods
Ono
Aux
Can. Legion
Williams
Harrowby
Hancock's Banded Mallard Comes From Indiana
Letter from F C Lincoln of the Division of Wildlife Research confirms band No 36 676804 attached to a Mallard shot by W Hancock. The bird was banded November 24 1943 at Ringneck Lake Jasper Pulaski Game Preserve Rensselaer Indiana by W B Barnes. Banding aids migrations and life histories through volunteer cooperators in the U S and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hancock
F. C. Lincoln
Division of Wildlife Research
Washington
Hancock
Ringneck Lake
Jasper- Pulaski Game Preserve
Renssel- Jeer
Indiana
W. B. Barnes
United States
Canada
Manitoba Red Cross Seeks More Workers for Europe Aid
The Manitoba Red Cross appeals for more volunteers to knit layettes and warm clothing for boys and girls as Europe’s relief continues. Dr F W Routley notes seventeen million dollars in aid has been delivered in the past 18 months, and effort must persist. Mrs Rhodes Smith says headquarters in the civic auditorium has ample materials and urges women to contact local branches or the civic auditorium office in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
F. W. Routley
National Com Cross Society
Rhodes Smith
Women's Work Committee
Manitoba
Civic Auditorium
Quote on leadership and service ethics
A concise observation argues that true leadership requires serving others rather than seeking power. The statement emphasizes humility, accountability, and the danger of self-serving agendas in those who pursue authority.
Lamont Jackson Wedding at Inglis United Church
A Saturday wedding at Inglis United Church linked Donelda Jackson and Hugh Lamont. The ceremony featured Lohengrin music, formal gowns, and a reception for 150 with a three tier cake. The couple plans to reside on the groom’s Manitoba farm after a Winnipeg honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont-Jackson
United Church
Inglis
Donelda
Thos. Jackson
Hugh Lamont
Lohengrins
E. H. Armstrong
Catherine
Ross Kieper
Wes
Betty Jackson
Clifford Jackson
Murray Lamont
Sroom
Mildred Jackson
Lamont
Manito
Man
Jas. Jackson
Brandon
Jack Gibson
Sidney
Land
Lloyd’ Hembrott
Roblin
Martha Jackson
Winndoes
Top Potatoes Impress From Endcliffe Seed in Russell Region
D H Thom, CNR agent, displayed giant potatoes at The Banner office. A 3 lb 15 oz tuber from Endcliffe seed leads this year’s top honors, grown by Albert Heton of Birnie, Manitoba. Seed sourced from John Schwalm of Endcliffe. Mr Heton, 81, visited Russell with Mr and Mrs Thom, sending tubers and large carrots and parsnips back for local growers. Heton pursues gardening and hunting, yielding several bags per outing while visiting Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
D. H. Thom
CNR
Banner
Albert Heton
Thom
Bimie
Man
Large Crowd Attends Annual Farmers Ball Hosted by Russell Society
Thanksgiving night over 300 people gathered at the A and NW hall as Russell Agricultural Society hosted its annual Farmers Ball. The Russell orchestra played old time waltzes moonlight waltzes and modern jive with a fine lunch. Ladies who served the meal won praise and W W Wilton MLA presented cups and ribbons earned at the summer fair. President Jas Rea introduced Mr Wilson amid weather talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
A. & N.W. Hall
Ives
Russell
Cbicureans
W. W. W. Wilton
Jas, Rea
Wilson
Local Notes Highlight Area Movements and Visits
D A Kinney visited Virden this week to finalize hatchery arrangements. Miss Joyce Schwalm of McConnell spent the holiday with her parents. Mr and Mrs W Schwalm and Mr and Mrs Walter Setter of Minnedosa visited the Needham home. R C Smellie left for Ottawa to preside at a Dairy Council meeting. Mr and Mrs W Jackson traveled home to Vancouver after two months with relatives. The Littles and Terry spent Thanksgiving in Dauphin. Jack Little joined them briefly. E V Wilson of Ottawa, Advocate Offices inspector, spent Thanksgiving on his annual tour. A J Malakoe of Kamsack was named Monarch Life district representative and moved to Russell with family. W E Fenton attended a Yorkton dinner honoring W Healy, retiring from International Harvester Co.. Healy had long served the territory as blackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Kinney
Virden
Joyce Schwalm
McConnell
W. Schwalm
Walter Setter
Minnedosa
W. Needham
E. V. Wilson
Ottawa
Canada
W. W. W. Wilson
A. J. Malakoe
Kamsack
W. E. Fenton
Yorkton
W. Healy
International Harvester Co
Healy
Mackie-Lynes Quiet Wedding at Knox United Church
Marion Ruth Lynes and Robert Rennie Mackie were married October 12 in the Knox United church club rooms Winnipeg with Dr. Crosley Hunter officiating. The bride wore a white bricade gown with bolero and chapel veil, carrying American Beauty Roses. Miss Oct. Gooda of Russell attended as bridesmaid in a pink gown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polding-May
James Murdoch
Annie May
Alfred Polding
A. L. Polding
Lohengrin
Wm. Holmes
Binscarth
Wm. May
E. Shrot
Millwood
EB. Keech
Carole
D. Swain
G. Polding
Winnipeg
American Beauty Ladies Curling Club
Russell
Man
Wanderers Spur Elk From Riding Mountain Sanctuary
A number of elk have been spotted wandering from their Peaceful Riding Mountain sanctuary into surrounding district areas. Bud Glasman, Tim Dunn, Chas McFarlane, and Jack Simpson reported sightings near Cracknell, Madill siding, and east of town on Wishart grade. Officials should consider a plan to return or manage overcrowding as feed in the park draws them toward civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Glasman
Cracknell
Tim Dunn
Madill Siding
Chas
McFarlane
Jack Simpson
Wishart
Church Notes Parish of CHRIST CHURCH Rev. G. H. Adams Service Time
Parish notes list a service on 20 October at 11 am with morning prayer at CHRIST CHURCH led by Rev G H Adams BA LTh in the Russell area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish of Christ Church
G. H. Adams
L. Th
Trinity
Russell
Knox United Church Minister E McNeill Russell
The Knox United Church announces E McNeill Russell to serve as minister with credentials MA and BD. Russell brings theological training and church leadership experience to the congregation and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
E. McNeill
Russell
Russell Pentecostal Mission Loof Hall
Sunday devotional at 2:30 p.m. Sunday service and Friday Bible study and prayer at the Russell Pentecostal Mission Loof Hall. Verse reference Ly 9 56 notes the Son of man came to save lives, not destroy them.
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Russell
Man
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inewe
E. A. Schwalm
Russell Hockey Club
Dr. Wright
W. J. Doig
G. A. Edmison
A. R. Tingley
Bert Mitchell
W. F. Graham
J. A. Fraser
D. R. McKenzie
W. S. Bartley
Mr. Kiibrough
W. Ledingham
W. J. Roache
Marquette
Borden
Harvey Rea
France
Russell Curling Club
Patton
T. ‘Tod
J. McIntyre
Fred Glover
A. G. Smellie
J. G. Kippan
Rev
J. Hillyar
RH. ‘McCallum
R. Smellie
F. Matheson
R. W. ‘Cookman
Russell School
Wynne Ricou
Reta McMurray
Marion Brown
Alice Russell
Cecile Nelson
Ivy Hodgkins
Edwin Meadows
Fen Orchestra
P. H. Nelson
Rev. W. Bushe
Chas Hodgkins
W. H. Ford
Mrs. Fontaine
Foxwarren
Rossburn
Eadcliffe Rifle Club
C. Rea
C. A. Brady
G. Gunn
W. Stevenson
W. Simms
J. Schwalm
J. Shipp
A. Ament
A.mansell
Harry Armstrong
St Joseph's Church
Vera Keller
Peter Pac
Manitoba Red Cross
Tofféta
Claire Mackie
Peggy's Pentry
Beischer-Wagner
Bethany Lutheran
Freefield
Margaret
Reinhold Wagner
Bruno
Henry Beigher
G. A. Voelm
D. G. Ross
Anita Ross
Albert Wagner
Anita
Pearlene Wagner
Dorothy Belscher
Miss Wagner
Miss Belscher
Oswald Belscher
Adolph Wagret
Birnie
Endcliffe
R. C. Smellie
Dairy Council
Ken Little
Terry
Dauphin
Jack Little
Angusville
Michalchuk
Alex Wonitoway
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
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