Top farmer leads grain haul record in province
The article notes a farmer named Dunn topping the list with a bushels of grain this season. It recalls Russell Curling Club reorganization with officers and chaplain. It also touches on historic notes from Oct 27 1910 and Oct 28 1920, including Manitoba’s liquor vote and World Series results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dunn
Russell Curling Club
A. G. P. Smellie
T. Hill
A. R. Tingley
D. R. McKenzie
F. T.matheson
G. A. Edmison
W. F. Graham
J. McIntyre
Foxwarren
Manitoba
Football Association
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Marquette
F. J. Ney
Britain
Election candidates and lodge prize winners noted
October 29 1925 report lists candidates H A Mullins C S Stevenson and Wm Iverach. Crystal Rebekah lodge held a 500 drive with winners Mrs S F Hughes Miss Hughena McDon gents Walter Hembroff J L McCauley. Also nostalgia content on past dances and municipal contests from Manitoba newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssue
H. A. Mullins
C. S. Stevenson
Wm. Iverach
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Auction Sale of Power by John T Swainson
John T Swainson conducts an auction sale of power assets. The notice lists property to be offered, bidding terms, and location details for prospective bidders. Auctioneers remind participants to verify titles and payment requirements before bidding closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Swainson
Victory Loan Campaign Starts Strong in Ninth Drive
Russell headquarters report a brisk start for the ninth Victory Loan with 47 bonds sold by noon Wednesday totalling 94 950. Sub-unit results show steady progress toward a 525 000 unit goal while Dominion totals for day two reach 85 177 900 with two day cumulative 162 660 850 toward a 1 500 000 000 objective. In Montreal 1000 RC AF reports members who bought in England purchase an additional 61 450 on returning to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Loan
Russell
Obj
Sliver Creek
Poulton
Skellmouth
Dominion
Montreal
R.c.af. Repots
England
Canada
John Brown Laid To Rest Saturday
Funeral services for the late John Brown were held Saturday after a lengthy illness. He died at Dauphin hospital on Tuesday October 16. Born November 2 1874 in Margate England he came to Canada in March 188? and settled in Durham Ontario. He moved west to Russell in 1893 and married Catherine Reid on August 28 1901. Surviving are two daughters Mrs R McKinnon and Mrs A Boyce, two sons Victor and Walter, and twelve grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
W. J. Bettitt
R. Spencer
C. Cooke
B. Shaw
C. McKinnon
C. Whitmer
Mr. Brown
Dauphin Hospital
Margate
England
Canada
Durham
Ontari
Russell
Craigie
Catherine Reid
Barnardo
Brown
Gilbert Plains
R. McKinnon
Grandview
A. Boyce
Victor
Walter
Trail
B.C
Scarlet & Gold Year Book Staff Meeting Summary
A year book staff meeting approved monthly publication at five cents per copy. The first editorial appeared October 17, and news items are welcome. The first literary period on October 19 featured performances by grades I to XII, including songs, recitations by Evelyn Smart and Clifford Muir, a Marion Keating solo, a folk dance by girls, and Bachinski’s Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Smart
Clifford Muir
Marion Keating
Bachinski
Pleasant sendoff for Mrs Jean Nelson by Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Jean Nelson received a Veteran's Jewel in a farewell gathering at Mrs J McIntyre's home on Thursday Oct 18. Crystal Rebekah Lodge No 49 members hosted the event with games music and a small lunch. Mrs Nelson, the first Noble Grand, prepared to depart Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
J. McIntyren
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49
Jean Nelson
Russell
Official Count Increases Wilsons Majority To 482
Returning Officer George Allen for Russell constituency officially declared W. W. Wilson elected Monday after checking all returns and rejected ballots. Wilson led 2250 to 1768 with 73 rejected ballots. an earlier misreport at Pete's Lake poll altered figures, correcting Tokar's tally from 160 to 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen
Russell
W. W. W. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Tokar
Pete’s Lake
Final Crusade Meeting At Knox United Church
Tonight at 8 p.m. in Knox United Church the preaching mission led by Rev. Eric D. Errey concludes after a week of services drawn from many districts and denominations. The Crusade for Christ began at Sunday morning service with weekly night meetings. Choirs from Binscorth Silverton and Inglis provide the opening, with Rev. S. Vincent and Rev. J. E. McNeill assisting. Lay leaders A. G. Smellie Earl Keating and E. Bryant have conducted lessons as the Knox senior choir offers closing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Eric D. Errey
Errey
Crusade For Christ
Binscorth
Silverton
Inglis
S. Vincent
J. E. McNeill
Mr. Errey
Leymen
A. G. Smellie
Earl Keating
E. Bryant
Knox
RCAF Concert Unit Brings Full House to Winnipeg Event
A large crowd attended a Monday Winnipeg show by the RCAF concert unit touring the province in support of the South Victory Loan campaign. The program was well received followed by a welcome home dance hosted by the Canadian Legion. The Air Force orchestra provided the music and the evening ended with lunch and a sing-along.
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RCAF
Winnipeg
Canadian Legion
Air Force
Mussell Curling Club Postponed Meeting Notice
The Mussell Curling Club postpones a meeting of the Dub and will hold it Wednesday October 8 at 8 pm in the Vets Club rooms. Please attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
Roms
Local Gossip and Community Notices From Inglis and Area
Donald Gillies and George Laycock spent the weekend at home plus visits to Inglis residents. The United Ladies' Aid change of date from October 25 to November 1 in the Innis Community hall features fancy work displays and a bazaar with tea clothes, pillow cases, aprons, ice cream and lunch, opening at 7 30 pm. The Women’s Institute dance for the Cancer Fund drew $21 after expenses with $16 16 from boxes in town and Inglis School. Ellen Wilson and H Gillies family updates plus in service notes on Gordon McKay’s RCAF leave and Prince Robert mission. The WI held a masquerade dance planned for November 2 and the Ladies’ Aid met October 18. October 17 WI meeting at Mrs Thos Jackson’s home.
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Donald Gillies
George Laycock
Tummell
Herb Adams
Jack McKay
Allan Graham
Binscarth
Gordon McKay
RCAF
Regina
A. J L. McKay
Asessippi
United Ladies’ Aid Tezear
Insis
Wo‘nen’s Institute
Cancer Fund
Inglis School
Ellen Wilson
H. Gillies
Tel. H. Gillies
RCN
Victoria
Herb
Canada
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Far East
Thos
Jackson
Inglis
Ladies’ Aid
Herb Lorimer
Victory Loan appeal urges renewed support after war bond success
A retrospective on Victory Loans recalls wartime bond drives and urges continued public funding as peace follows. It notes past loans thrived even when fortunes looked bleak and calls for new bonds to sustain government needs for the next year amid postwar financing challenges.
Quiet wedding at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church
Rev George F Dyker married Elizabeth Stewart Wright and Sgt Clifford Owen Barge on Saturday Oct 13 at 7 pm in Winnipeg. The couple, with attendants including Garfield McKinnon and Helen Foster, plan a West Coast and Edmonton honeymoon and will reside at 314 Lilac St Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barge-Wright
Crescent-Fort Rouge United Church
Winnipeg
George F. Dyker
Elizabeth Stewart Wright
J. 2. Wright
Clifford
Owen Barge
E. M. Barge
Foxwarren
Helen Foster
Johanna Hill
Garfield McKinnon
Barge
West Coast
Edmonton
Lilac St
Knox United Church Russell Serives and Victory Loan Crusade
Knox United Church in Russell announces Victory Loan Sunday with services at 11 am and 7 pm led by minister J E McNeill MA BD. The preaching mission ends and the Crusade work must begin with renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell, Man
J. E. McNeill
Victory Loan
Dent Birth At Woodstock Announces New Son
At Woodstock Ontario on October 10 a son was born to Sgt and Mrs A B Dent. The birth adds a new family member to the Dent household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birth Dent
Woodstock, Ont
A. B. Dent
Mrs Best and Mrs Wood Visit Gilbert Plains Home
Mrs B Best and Mrs Wood from Gilbert Plains visited the home of Mr and Mrs Neil Hamilton on Sunday last, sharing social time with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Best
Woodward
Gilbert Plains
Neil Hamilton
The Siatic Column Russell War Record and Postwar Plans
The column urges a Monday public meeting at the Vets' Club rooms to discuss postwar town plans and community improvement. It notes the town’s strong war record, calls for participation, and highlights topics such as youth safety, a youth centre, a memorial building, and potential projects while urging action from trustees and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Citiens
iPlace
Town food service gaps drew resident complaints
Visitors to town report difficulty finding meals at various hours especially on Sundays. Restauranteurs have the power to fix bad publicity and improve town dining coverage before the issue widens.
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Banner Files
K. J. Martin
Canadian School of Music
Alf. Cleo
France
Mac
Elkhorn
Rossburn
Foxwergen
Phalt
Crescent Square
Souris
J. A. Peterson
Rev. H. B. Wallace
Shealmouth
Union of Manitoba
Aly
Rirmy
Lieut
Giles
R. C. Smellie
Hal
Griffin
A-3 Artillery Training Centre
Shilo Camp
Scarlet & Gold
Mussell Curling Club
Parish of Christ Church
W. H. Logan
St. Simon and St. Jude A&m
Dicketts
Siatic Column
Minder
Birtle
Free Press
Russell Fair
E. Hamilton
Solskirth
Donald Stewart
Shellmouth
Murdock Young
Seeburn
George Smellie
Hallowe'en
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