First QM PARADE recruits sworn as special constables
The first recruits of the Battalion are sworn in as special constables with Commanding Officer A. G. Smellie and Adjutant R. C. Mc Lennan completing the ceremony at C Company headquarters in Angusville. Later signers will be sworn in when cards arrive from Winnipeg. B Company begins musketry in the post office basement as officers report strong scores. A rally of Young People is set for Knox United Church in Russell on Saturday Nov 2 with 2:30 pm registration, forums, a fellowship supper, and a evening session from young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Smellie
R. C. McLennan
C” Company
Angusville
Winnipeg
Knox United Church
Russell
Local Notes Highlight Area Visits And Meetings
Miss Rita Bell resumes secretarial duties in Ottawa after a Saturday departure. Belmont visitors Mr. and Mrs. Joan Wiss spent time with EW Langford. Mr. and Mrs. C. Smevne shared Sunday and Monday with Alexander residents. Angusville guests Mrs. Chaytor and William Angus visited with Mrs. Angus. Robertson family returned from a Winnipeg holiday. Diamondere family moving into former Woods residence. Ameront visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Phyllips hosted by Ward. Regina visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McLeod touring the district. Mrs. Grace Stinston visited Miss Margaret Angus. Widerspoon guests from Fort Chimo spent the week with A. Fontaine. Mrs. A. Woods and Miss Wilma Woods plan Winnipeg residence. Ladies Curling Club annual meeting set for Friday at 7 30 pm in RM office. H. J. Peadhe attends national CCF convention in Winnipeg. McLeod couple from Deer Lodge spent weekend with F. Angus. Julian Yankoski of the Royal Canadian Navy on a week’s leave with his mother. Attendees visited Tilston. Free cash offer of 40 dollars promoted for the week. St John Ambulance certificates arrived. first providers to call at the rug store. S Borodi of Shoal Lake and M Humeny of Decker visited A Lapka in Russell. Hospital Aid monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday Nov 5 in the board room. members urged to attend. Out-of-town attendees at Mitchell McIntyre funeral included H S Rungay and Bradley, Mrs Robertson of Newdale, and Mrs William Hunter of Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Curling Club
Eee
H. J. Peadhe
Naional C.C.F
Winnipeg
A. D. McLeod
Billard
Deer Lodge
F. Angus
St. John Ambulance
S. Borodi
Shoal Lake
M. Humeny
Decker
A. Lapka
Russell
Central Welfare Committee Meeting in Russell Clubs
A meeting of the Central Welfare Committee of Russell will be held in the A N W club rooms on Tuesday, November 5 at 8 p.m. It is requested that each organization arrange for a representative to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Welfare Committee of
Russell
Currie Higdon Wedding at Bar N Bern Ranch
An October 26 wedding at Bar N Bern Ranch south of Medicine Hat Alta united Ethel Higdon daughter of Mr and Mrs Mack Higdon with Austin James Currie son of Mr and Mrs James W Currie of Russell Man Rev W Hammett officiated. The bride wore Heaven Blue crepe romaine with silver embroidery and a blue Juliette cap veil. Attendants included Bernice Currie and Maxine Rich Murray. The reception featured pink roses and a unique white aeroplane cake topper. the couple departed for the east by car, later to Brandon Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie-Higdon
Bar- N-Ber Ranch
Medicine Hat
Alta
Ethel
Mack Higdon
J. H. Higdon
Higdonville
North Carolina
Austin James Currie
Brandon
Man
James
Leo S. Hester
Bernice ‘Currie
Winnipeg
Maxine Rich Murray
Henry Run- Pay
Frm
Currie
Points East
Ross
Birth at Sacred Heart Hospital on October 23
At Sacred Heart hospital on Wednesday October 23 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Allan Byrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Sacred Heart Hospital
Allan Byrant
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Percy Henry Spencer
Notice to creditors of the estate of Percy Henry Spencer late of Russell Manitoba farmer. All claims must be sent to the undersigned at Russell Manitoba on or before November 20 1940. Dated at Russell Manitoba October 16 1940. W W Wilson solicitor for the executors. Dated at Russell Manitoba October 17 1940 W W Wilson solicitor for Susin Karpiuk administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Henry Spencer
Russell
Province of
Manitoba
W. W. W. Wilson
Susin Karpiuk
Sankey Karpiuk
Silver Creek
Estate of Sankey Karpiuk Proceeding in Silver Creek
In the matter of the estate of Sankey Karpiuk, late of the municipality of Silver Creek, the proceeding unfolds to appraise property, settle debts, and appoint an administrator. The filing indicates awaiting further probate actions and notices to potential creditors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smellie Bros. &C
B. C
Russell Banner
Astbury's
Stanfield’s Famous Underwear
Rita Bell
Ottawa
Joan Wiss
Belmont
EW. Langford
Wirs
C. Smevne
Alexander
Jack Robertson
Sheila
Ann
Wilson Diamondere
Woods
Lloyd Phyllips
Ameront
EA. Ward
Jas. McLeod
Regina
Grace Stinston
Hamlits
Margaret Angus
D. Widerspoon
Fort Chimo
A. Fontaine
A. Woods
Wilma ‘Woods
Julian Yankoski
Royal Canadian Navy
Mrs. C. Yankoski
H. Fischer
W. Diamond
N. Greaves
Myrtle Roudy
Tilston
Vets’ Hall
The
Hospital Aid
Mitchell McIntyre
H. S. Rungay
Bradley
Robertson
Newdale
William Hunter
Russell Inn
Russel Theatre
SATUR
Cary Grant
Rosalind Russell
America
Aldershot
Canada
Robert Montgomery
Constance Cummings
Geneva
Good
Texas
Cassidy
General Motors
Frank Clement
Dropmore
W. N. Sutherland
Rosser Avenue
Rudolph Berg
Delco
Hart Batteries
M. S. Coulter
Silverton
Frost
Elis
Nolan’s Barber & Beauty Shop
Thanis
Binscarth
Red ‘Cross
Millwood
Harrowby
Marchwell
Robertson Brothers
Ford Sales & Service
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