Manitoba University Field Sports Honors and Curling Officers
The 1906 University of Manitoba field sports saw W. G. Williams win the individual events with victories in hurdles, long jump and high jump, while F. G. Schwalm placed second in the high jump. Curling club officers were elected with A. R. Tingley as president and J. W. Currie as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
W. G. Williams
F. G. Schwalm
Curling Club
A. G. P. Smellie
T. Hill
A. R. Tingley
E. M. Williams
J. McIntyre
J. W. Currie
Geo. Edmison
Russell Unit 28 Receives Objective Shield for Victory Loan
The Russell Unit 28 held a ceremony in the Vets hall where sub-units pledged full support for Canada’s Seventh Victory Loan after accepting the objective feet. Pte J A McIntyre, recently returned from overseas, spoke on war hardships near Rome with the Saskatoon Light Infantry. The ceremony included a band concert by the RCAF No 1 CNS Rivers as Hon J A Glen KC presented the shield to Chairman J R Smellie, setting a goal of 390 000 from 1600 buyers. INVEST IN VICTORY I BUY MORE THAN BEFORE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Vetshall
J. A. McIntyre
Italy
Saskatoon Light Infantry
Rome
Canada
J! R. C. Smellie
J. A. Glen, KC
RCAF
CNS
Rivers
Victory
Years Ago: World War Returns and Local Developments
Tasue of Oct 30 1919 reports thousands of Cana vans unable to return for six months under rationing with weekly allowances listed. 1924 notes Hannah Gwenlyn Nelson and Everett Albert Leifer wed at Christ Church. 1929 features W G Bradley winning a CPR station garden prize and hydro power expansion plans across several Manitoba communities. Local towns sponsor a hospital relief effort with various municipalities mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasue
Ottawa
Hannah Gwenlyn Nelson
Everett Albert Leifer Tok
Christ Church
A. S. Partington
W. G. Bradley
Toglis
Brandon Distret
CPR
Russell
Binscarth
Foxwarren
Solsgirth
Fossburn
Birdtail
Angusville
Silverton
Student Council Plans Country Fair For Oct 27
The Student Council held a Friday meeting and announced a Country Fair scheduled for Friday October 27. They seek donations of home canning, garden products, bazaar items, and fish pond articles to support the event.
Tentative Plans For V Day Met In Council Chamber
Local officials convened October 19 to form a V Day committee with W E Fenton as chairman. A service will be held in the Veterans hall followed by a parade to the monument and a dedication service. If Germany reports hostilities ceased before 11 am the service starts 2:30 pm. otherwise it is 2:30 pm the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fenton
W. W. W. Wilson
S. G. Denham
J. E
H. 8. Hembrott
A. Allen
Council Chamber
Fenton
Veterans’ Hall
Germany
McNeill
Markle
A. G. Smellie
Dragoons
M.V.A
School Hildren
R. C. Smellie
Fallowe'en
Hallowe'en
Britain
Elks
Lmbed
Bill Fenton
Bingo and Dance Fundraiser for Red Cross
Community event invites all to a bingo game and jitney dance with proceeds benefiting the Junia Red Cross. Attendees urged to spend nickels and dimes to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junia: Red Cross
Refrigerated Locker System Planned for Russell
Russell to receive a cooperative refrigerated locker project sponsored by the Manitoba Pool Elevators Association. Construction committee includes Roy Stevens Bert Robb and Frank Jones. Building to rise on the vacant lot opposite The Banner office. Three hundred lockers initially with room to expand. Cash room quick freeze unit and cutting facilities planned. Further details to follow as completion nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell Association
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Roy Stevens
Bert Robb
Frank Jones
Banner
Bell
Local Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Events
Mrs. Ed Tower of No 10 SFTS and Jack Wilson of the Navy spent the weekend here. Second-Lieutenant L B Boulton visited Brockville relatives. Bill Ramsell on furlough from Vancouver stayed with the Chas Pound family. Municipal auditor C P Pound conducted a semi annual audit. Mrs C L St John of Minnesota and Miss Margaret Drum from India were guests of the Barrys and Miss Rhoda Barry at Roblin attended the marriage of Bill Barry and Eva Mofen in Morden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Tower
No. 10 S.fts
Vauphin
Tee Jack Wilson
Navy
St. Hyancthe
Chas. Pound
C. L. St. John
Minne- Cova
Margaret L. Drum
India
H.R. Barry
Rhoda Barry
Roblin
Cer Bill Barry
Eva Mo Fen
Morden
Barry Morden Wedding At St Thomas Anglican Church
Eva Mae Morden and Flying Officer William A R Barry were married at St Thomas Anglican Church Morden on October 21 with Rev M Creal officiating. The ceremony featured autumn decor, organist Mrs Earl Scales and a solo by Miss Elsie Larke. Rhoda Barry served as bridesmaid and L G Orr with Frank Morden were ushers. A reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry-Morden
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
Morden
Eva Mae
J. A. Morden
William A. R. Barry
DFC
RCAF
H.R. Barry
Russell
M. Creal
Carman
Earl Scales
Elsie Larke
Rhoda Barry
Neighborhood Happenings in Angusville News
Local notes report Pte Paul Pifo of the RCA on leave from Prince Albert Sect and visiting friends. A Navy League dance raised 23 dollars with gifts noted. several area residents hosted visitors from Gilbert Plains. Clifford Vernon Hebner, son of the late Frank and Mrs. Hebner, reported killed in action in Belgium. Chester Hebner also died in Normandy. A recent wedding hopeful Miss Mary Turnbull and friends visited, while Hyland Caldwells bid farewell with a purse gift. A turkey supper and strong program drew crowds, receipts 176 dollars. Louis Gallant on leave, Joe Bydalk’s car accident near Russell. Ukrainian ladies plan a fowl supper and dance. Captain Karsivich to speak on Victory Loan. Giant Rummage Sale promises community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pifo
RCA
Prince Albert
Dirs S. Watson
Wawanesa
H. W. Dunkin
Navy League
Tan
Mod- Tosa
Rey
H. Rowat
Cameron
Sara
Pipe
Gilbert Plains
Neil Hamilton
Clifford Vernon Hebner
Frank
Chester
Normandy
D. G. Nield
Mary Turnbull
R. E Pritchard
Tar
Doris Pritchard
Hyland Caldwell
Louis Gallant
Rec Uelave
Angusville Red Cross
Harvest Home pro rem holds warm Silverton evening
The annual Harvest Home program in Silverton featured sales readings musical selections from local schools and a talk by Rev Vincent. Lunch was served by the WMS ladies. Updates note J Padie has returned home from Sacred Heart hospital and E Broadfoot hopes to be home soon. Chas Keating visits the West Coast while Pearl Grainger and Mrs Broadfoot assist Port week. Mr Russell Coulter and Mr Roy Anderson visit Brandon. Wilson Fraser underwent appendectomy last Thursday and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streetford
Silverton
Rev. Vincent
W.M.S
J. Padie
Sacred Heart Hospital
Bride and Groom Celebrate With Tea and Toast
Guests include Mrs. L. G. Orr pouring tea and Misses Frances McMunn Clara Wessler Bea Clubine and Alice Morden serving. Mr J L Clubine proposed the toast to the bride and the groom replied. The bride wore a moss green suit with feather turban and gardenia corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Orr
Frances McMunn
Clara ‘Wessler
Bea Clubine
Alice Morden
J. L. Clubine
Newborns Reported at Three Area Hospitals
At Sacred Heart hospital on Friday October 20 a daughter Patricia Carolyn was born to Mr. and Mrs. G A Nolan. At Brandon General hospital on October 17 a son Lawrence Rodger was born to LAC and Mrs Ricou. In Toronto on September 20 a daughter Avril Phyllis was born to Phillip W Oglesby and Wynne Ricou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Sacred Heart Hospital
G. A. Nolan
Patricia Carolyn
Picou
Brandon General Hospital
Lac
R. T. Ricou
Gladys Hawke
Lawrence Rodger
Sglesby
Toronto
Phillip W. Oglesby
Wynne Ricou
Avril Phyllis
WOUNDED-AWARDED FLYING OFFICER HONOURED IN ENGLAND
Word arrives via Red Cross that Flying Officer Red iement is hospitalised in England with wounds and has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. His wife Mrs. Clement has not yet received official word. The column also urges Halloween fund donations for British children, suggesting local gangs collect for the Elks fund. Monument committee member H. Gough, Welby Saskatchewan, age 86, remains active despite health limits.
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Red Cross
England
RAF
Clement
REIL
Memorial Ave
Westbourne St
Russell
H. Gough
Welby
Sask
Boulton's Mounted Infantry
Monway
A. G. Kelly
Morris
Gough
Headaches for Hitler recruits from local district
Russell and district boasts a strong wartime recruitment record as Donald R. Bicknell John Mosoronchon and J G Setter of Iagirs enlist in the Canadian active army at Fort Osborne Barracks They urge support by buying more Victory Bonds Then Vets Elks plan a Vanity Fair on November 10 11 with games a draw for a $100 Victory Bond and advance ticket sales to fund more purchases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Russell and District
Donald R. Bicknell
John Mosoronchon
J. G. Setter
Iagirs
Fort Osborne Barracks
Vets-Elks
Vanity Fair
Pheasant Shoot Near Reston Draws Gillespie and Skinner
Hay Gillespie and William Skinner left Sunday for a pheasant shoot near Reston hoping to secure a bag of birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Wm. Skinner
Reston
Baga
Holunga Family Receives Cablegram on Overseas Arrival
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs W P Holunga received a cablegram from their daughter Annie reporting her safe arrival overseas. The district sees land changing hands at high prices and sportsmen are invited to a meeting Monday evening to organize a branch of the Manitoba Game and Fish Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Holunga
Annie
Manitoba Game and Fish Association
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James
Joan Th
Binscorth
Bridges
Simms
Wis
Anit
Rossburn
Silver Creek
Binsearth
Boulton
Shellmouth
Now
St. Andrews
Riverside
West Kildonan
Rosser
E. W. Robertson
Brandon
Shea
Winnipeg Brewery Ltd
L. B. Boulton
Brockville
Ont
L. Boulton
Bill Ramsell
Vancouver
Mrs. Ramsell
Mrs. C
Frank Morden
Inglis
B.P.O. Elks Arece
N. V
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