Flanders Poppy Memorial Drive In Russell
Canada and the United States join in wearing the Flanders Poppy as Armistice Day remembrance. Russell aims to raise funds for local memorials and aid French orphans by selling silk poppy replicas on the Saturday before Armistice Day. Russell Hockey Club also reports officers elected and plans for season arrangements.
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Canada
France
Planders
Uhen
Children’s League
United States
Great Republic
Army and Navy Veterans Association
Russell
Russell District
Flanders
Chittick Silver Anniversary Social and Community News
A large gathering of about 100 guests celebrated the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chittick at their home last Thursday. The community mourns Percy Switzer’s death after illness and long service overseas, while notes recall Tod’s pioneer life in Shell River district and his roles in curling and public affairs. The piece also covers local society events, a lodge gathering in Russell, and reflections on community leaders and funerals.
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Wm. Chittick
Percy Switzer
Percy
Grim Reaper
Rebekah Lodge Reorganizes At Russell Club Meeting
The semi annual meeting of Rebekah Lodge district No. 12 in Russell Club area concluded with a reorganization. Officers were elected and plans discussed for ongoing community service and charitable work.
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Russell Hockey Resekrhs
Russell
Rebek
Christ Church Sunday Services Update
The 23rd Sunday after Trinity notes show 11 p.m. and morning prayer with 7 p.m. Evensong. The rector is in Winnipeg this week for Grand Lodge meetings and away Sunday. Next Sunday services led by Mr John Cartwright of Birtle. Choir practice tonight at 8 15.
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Christ Church
Trinity
Evenson
Winnipeg
Grand Lodge of the
John Cartwright
Birtle
Russell School to Unveil Roll of Honor Nov 7
Russell School plans an Armistice and Thanksgiving eve ceremony at 8 p.m. in the basement to unveil the Roll of Honor with Dr. Thornton and possible attendance by former principal Mr. Plewes. Refreshments follow. a Halloween mood fills classrooms with orange and black. A Friday football game was postponed by weather. second eleven beat first eleven 2-6.
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Navy
Thornton
Plewes
Hallow’ Een
Wilfred Morris
Gussie Clee
Norma Minshull
Maria Morgan
Weather Delays Threshing and Fuel Shortages Persist
Mrs Sparling and Mrs Dodd visited Mrs Nieufeldt during the week as grain loading continues. wet weather halted threshing again. Mrs Cunningham is expected home soon and Jack Cunningham with his wife plan a winter return to the city. Mr McRae and Geo Brewster supply coal and dry wood easing the fuel shortage amid the melancholy, cold season.
Presbyterian Notes Invite Youth to Sunday Talk
Mr W Stevenson of Winnipeg provincial representative of Young People's work will speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. All young people are invited. Remember the service at Edmonton next Sunday afternoon. It will probably be the last Sunday service in Endeclared life this season.
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W. Stevenson
Winnipeg
Presbyterian Church
Eadcliffe
Endeclife
Regular W A Meeting Advised at Mrs Allen Home
The W A announces its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Allen's home on Thursday November 3 at 2 pm. All ladies are invited. The Merchants Bank of Canada issues new five dollar bills featuring the Prince of Wales plus autograph and crest. No. 1 bill was framed and sent to the prince.
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W. A
Merchants Bank of Canada
Prince of Wales
Local News Roundup from Russell and vicinity
Thanksgiving events at The Banner Bookstore Halloween decor and community notices fill the week. Mrs. R Spears travels to the city while threshing stalls due to wet weather. William Thickett buys Sudbury’s farm and takes possession. Adjourned court sessions held with Judge O Maulson presiding. Russell Lodge No 10 O F plans a dance at Me Rostie Hall on Nov 16. Presbyterian Girls Club hosts aprons and home cooking sale on Dec 3. Victor Records arrive, including old favorites and new dance tunes. N R Park and C Bowles of Silverton purchase a house in Russell and plan to move. Shoal Lake Star resumes publication after a fire. Mary Smith omitted as first prize winner in a prior club fair. correction noted. Mrs Watt, provincial WI president, to address district ladies Oct 27 at 8. Lunch served. Winnipeg report: J Skelding unlikely to recover. Mrs Skelding travels with R Bowler. Grand Lodge of Sons of England Society formed in Manitoba. Russell Lodge delegates attend. Nurse Shaw from Birtle arrives to practice nursing in Russell. License fee increases target Manitoba owners. unpaid fees may prompt collection. Canadian Deep Waterways and Power Association circulates pledges supporting St Lawrence Locks. debate urged on Hudson Bay railway. Curling and Hockey clubs decide to add two curling sheets with added spectator seating. town council funds material. committee named to organize labor and supervision.
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Tod
Edinburgh
Australia
New Zealand
Scotland
Shell River
Russell
A. B. McDougall
Winnipeg
Old Pelly Trail
Asessippi
Manitoba Curling Association
Russell Curling Club
Shedlmouth
Russell Town Council
St. Andrews
Jessie Gardner
Manitoba
Assinibone
Shell
Cape
Austral-Asia
Presbyterian Church
E. W. Johnson
Messrs
Andrew Wallace
David Dunn
Arch Gilchrist
L. C. Boulton
D. A. G. Goodbun
A. B. Calin
Banner
R. Spears
W. Thickett
BE. Sudbury
Judge O'Maulson
Russell Lodge
MeRostie’s
Presbyterian Girls Club
Victor
N. R. Park
C. Bowles
Silverton
Shoal Lake
Russell Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Mary Smith
Watt
Women's Institute
I. O. O. F. Hall
J. Skelding
Canadian Deep Waterways and Power Association
St. Lawrence River
Hudson Bay
A. G. Smeliie
J. G. Jamieson
F. G. Eliott
J. 8
Warrington
W. W. W. Wilson
Rhoades and Dunn Families Welcome Newborns
At Spy Hill a son arrived Saturday October 22 to Mr and Mrs Geo Rhoades. At Russell Thursday October 20 a daughter Mary Ethel Irene born to Mr and Mrs William Dunn.
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Rhoades
Spy Hill
Geo. Rhoades
Dunn
Russell
William Dunn
Mary Ethel Irene
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Elliott Family Orchestra
Overtures
Grand Opera
Serenades
Waltzes
F. G. Elliot
Miss Whitmore
Russell Hockey Club
Merchants Bank
A. G. Smellie
Geo. Ledingham
J. C. Jamieson
Sec‘y-Treas
T. W. Ted
W. B. Amos
R. C. Smellie
E. Wellman
J. H. MacPherson
W. Mcintosh
Voigetary
O'Ne
J. C. Jamieron
Angusville
Clifford
St. Lawrence Rapids
America
Jack Dempsey
Arthur
Joe
Portage
Grain Association
Thomas Tod
Binscarth
Rossburn
H. Munn
Carmén
Flynn
Crystal Lodge
Hazel Madill
Bradshaw
Lodge
Clement
N. G
Russet
Russell School
Harrowby
Presbyterian Notes
Shellmouth
Bureau
Dominion
Imperial Oil Ltd
Ted Rea
Silver Creek
W. McKay
Council
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