Poppy Day urged to honor fallen as Armistice work continues
The Flanders Poppy movement gains support in Russell as the Army and Navy Veterans Association organizes Poppy Day on the Saturday before Armistice Day to fund memorials and aid French orphans. Russell Hockey Club members discussed rink repairs and uniforms while town leaders note historic pioneer Tod’s passing and memorial services.
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Flanders
Canada
France
Planders
Children’s League
United States
Great Republic
Army and Navy Veterans Association
Russell
Russell District
Celebrations and Tragedy Touch Local Community
About 100 guests gathered last Thursday at Mr and Mrs Wm Chittick to mark their silver wedding with gifts and good cheer. The community mourns Percy Switzer’s passing after illness and a long overseas service, while Mrs Switzer and family cope with the loss and ongoing concerns for others.
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Wm. Chittick
Percy Switzer
Vreat
Percy
Grim Reaper
Russell Hockey Club Reorganizes Meeting Outcome
Russell Hockey Club announces reorganization after an organization meeting. Members discuss updated leadership roles and restructuring plans to improve operations and community outreach.
Rebekah District 12 Meeting At Russell
The semi annual meeting of Rebekah District No 12 10 0 4 was held at Russell. Delegates discussed district business and scheduled next sessions.
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Rebekeh
Christ Church notes services and lay leadership changes
The 23rd Sunday after Trinity lists 11 p.m. morning prayer 7 p.m. Evenson with the rector away in Winnipeg attending Grand Lodge meetings. Next Sunday services will be in charge of Mr John Cartwright of Birtle. Choir practice tonight at 8 15.
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Trinity
Evenson
Winnipeg
Grand Lodge of the
John Cartwright
Birtle
Russell School to Unveil Roll of Honor Nov 7 Armistice Event
Russell School schedules an Armistice and Thanksgiving night event on Nov 7 to unveil a Roll of Honor tablet. Dr. Thornton will unveil it, with a musical program and refreshment reception in the classrooms afterward.
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Army and Navy, Veterans’ Association
Ladies Auxiliary
Thornton
Plewes
Hallow’ Een
Wilfred Morris
Gussie Clee
Norma Minshull
Maria Morgan
Week of visitors and fuel shortages in Harrowby
Mrs Sparling and Mrs Dodd visited Mrs Nieufeldt during the week. Grain loading continues but threshing is paused by wet weather. Mrs Cunningham expected home this week. Jack Cunningham and spouse plan city winter return. Fuel relief arrives as Mr McRae brings coal and Geo Brewster brings dry wood. The season’s gloom deepens as fuel costs rise and another stove is needed.
Presbyterian notes announced talks for youth work
Mr. W Stevenson of Winnipeg will speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. All young people are invited. Remember the service at Endcliffe next Sunday afternoon likely the last of the season.
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W. Stevenson
Winnipeg
Presbyterian Church
Eadcliffe
Endecliffe
Regular W A Meeting At Mrs Allen Home
The regular monthly meeting of the W. A. will be held at the home of Mrs. Allen on Thursday, November 3 at 2 pm. All ladies invited. The Merchants Bank of Canada issues a new five dollar bill depicting the Prince of Wales with autograph, designed after his 1919 visit to the county. The bank crest appears on the reverse. the first note was framed and sent to the prince.
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W. A
Merchants Bank of Canada
Prince of Wales
Thanksgiving day notices and local events in Russell
Thanksgiving day events and Halloween decorations at The Banner Bookstore are noted along with other Russell items. Mrs. R Spears travels to the city. threshing halts due to rain. W Thickett buys Sudbury farm and takes possession. Court adjourns with Judge Maulson. Russell Lodge dance planned for Nov 16 at Mc Rostie's Hall. Presbyterian Girls Club to sell aprons and home cooking on Dec 3. Victor Records shipment arrives. Bowles moves to Russell from Silverton. Shoal Lake Star resumes publication after fire. Prize omission corrected for Mary Smith at the Russell Boys' and Girls' Club Fair. Mrs. Watt to address district ladies Oct 27. J Skelding not expected to recover. Skelding travels to the city. Grand Lodge of Sons of England Society formed in Manitoba. delegates attend from Russell Lodge. Nurse Shaw arrives to practice nursing. 1000s of Manitoba car owners to pay increased license fees. Canadian Deep Waterways and Power Association circulates pledges. debate urged on St Lawrence Locks vs Hudson Bay railway. Curling and Hockey clubs approve two additional curling sheets. town council to supply materials. A. G. Smellie, J. G. Jamieson, F. G. Elliott, J. S. Warrington, W. W. Wilson oversee voluntary labor and supervision.
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Tod
Edinburgh
Scotland
Australia
New Zealand
Shell River District
Russell
Mr. Tod
A. B. McDougall
Winnipeg
Old Pelly
Lone Prairie
Prsnons
Asessippi
Manitoba Curling Association
Russell Curling Club
Shell River
Shellmouth
St. Andrews
Jessie Gardner
Manitoba
Assiniboine
Shell
Cape
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
E. Sudbury
Judge Maulson
Russell Lodge
McRostie’s
Presbyterian Girls Club
Victor
N. R. Park
C. Bowles
Silverton
Bowles
Shoal Lake
Russell Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Mary Smith
Watt
Women’s Institute
J. Skelding
Canadian Deep Waterways and Power Association
St. Lawrence River
Hudson Bay
A. G. Smellie
J. G. Jamieson
F. G. Eliott
J. S. Warrington
W. W. W. Wilson
Births in Spy Hill and Russell families
At Spy Hill on October 22 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Geo Rhoades. In Russell on October 20 a daughter named Mary Ethel Irene was born to Mr and Mrs William Dann.
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Rhoades
Spy Hill
Geo. Rhoades
Dunn
Russell
William Dann
Mary Ethel Irene
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Overtures
Grand Opera
Serenades
Waltzes
F. G. Elliot
Miss Whitmore
SUN Life
Montreal
W. B. Amos
J. C. Jamieson
W. W Wilson
Thomas Tod
Binecarth
Rossburn
H. Munn
Carmén
Flynn
Binscarth
Crystal Lodge
Hazel Madill
Bradshaw
Lodge
Clement
N. G
Angusville
Clifford
St. Lawrence Rapids
America
Jack Dempsey
Arthur
Joe
Portage
Grain Association
Russell Hockey Club
Resekahs
Christ Church
Russell School
Harrowby
Presbyterian Notes
Dominion
Imperial Oil Ltd
Ted Rea
Silver Creek
Payahbie
W. McKay
Council
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