35 Years Ago Highlights From The Banner Files
The 1902 item notes AK Meintyre named bailiff in county court replacing AG Whealler who resigned. Threshing outfit bought by Chittick and Barker. Bavelaw Threshing Co formed with W B Davis manager and H Blacke secretary treasurer. Harvesters from the east numbered 11 732, 22 at Russell, 11 at Binscarth. Burke of Minnesota bought Boyd’s farm and outfit at Millwood. 30 years ago Patterson of Shellmouth purchased Fisher fancy of 00 eres for $1040. W S Bartley became traveling salesman for Dingwall. jeweller placed in shop. Russell School reopened with staff Miss Disney principal, Miss Baxter, Miss Rows, Miss Kelso. Asesaips football team defeated for first time this year. Russell won 20. Mr King and W McKay from Silver Creek moving into village. Grain company agents listed for season. Marriage of Murray Shaw Jr to Florence Lilian Orr Aug 28 at Reg Orr’s home in Binscarth New. HL Point performed ceremony. Mrs. McDermic started Mt Home and Foreign Missionary Society in Seeburn district. Dr. Clark moved into new residence on Assiniboine Ave. Constable Moynes rounded up several men charged with CK shooting. before Magistrate Sechach fined $10 and costs. Russell moving to Holdfast, Sask. Committee of Doig, Smellie, Barry, Warrington and Clee to organize harvest work gangs. plan to close businesses and rally help. Russell Agricultural Society crop standings list Wheat and Oats winners. Canadians in heavy fighting. wounded listed as Fallon, Flynn, Wishart, Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AK Meintyre
AG. Whealler
Messrs
Russell
Binscarthair
Burke
Minnesota
Mr. Boyd
Farmind
Millwood
Mr. Hoyd
Lennard
Langenbur
Patterson
Shellmouth
Fisher Fancy
Bartley
Dingwall
Nere
Hussell School
Miss Disney
Mise Baxter
Mise Rows
Mise Kelso
Asesaips
Mr. King
W. McKay
Silver Creek
Tee
Agers Vo Sim
Seell
Holdfast
Sask
W. J Doig
A. G. P. Smellie
W. W. Barry
Warrington
AIC Clee
Russell Agricultural Society
John McLennan
Thickett Bros
D. Dunn
Russell School and Missionary Society Reorganization 1922
An item from 1922 notes Russell School under principal A. M. Pratt with staff Abrs Clarke G W Wing Miss McLean Miss Marshall Miss Houston Miss Cochrane and Miss Campbell. The Women's Missionary Society of the Union Church reorganized with officers President Mrs Jos Minshull Vice Presidents Mrs George Brown and others. Also 4. g. Warrington won 12 strats including one second and one third at the Winnipeg Garden Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Pratt
Abrs. Clarke
G W. Wing
Miss McLean
Marshall
Mise Houston
Miss Cochrane
Misa Campbell
Women’s Missionary Society of the Union Church
Jos. Minshull
George Brown
Mra. Teen
Mesdames Skeoch
Marc
O. Leifer
Geo. Cusitar
J. Newell
P. Houck
Allan Wishart
Mrs. Match
G. Warrington
Winnipeg
Russell School Hosts First Term Return for A M Pratt Leader
Years ago 1927 Arora Remorom Vancouver returns with family to reside in Russell. A M Pratt principal J H Dooshty Mr Foreman Miss Lee Mine Kippan Mise Gavelry Miss Morris attend. The second Russell Horticultural Society exhibition opened by J A Glen MP in Agricultural Hall. Entries were 5¢ per cent above last year. attendance tripled. Prominent winners include J S Werrington and Mrs R H Prite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
A.M. Pratt
J. H. Dooshty
Foreman
Lee
Mine Kippan
Mise Gavelry
Morris
Russell Horticultural Society
J. A. Glen
Bell
James Inicett
J.T
Shipp
D. D. Millar
Mise Mary Smith
J. 8. Werrington
Mra
R. H. Prite
Russell District Fourth in Total Number of Horses
Russell district ranks fourth in horses on Manitoba farms as of June 1 1987 per provincial agriculture estimates. Swine are sixth and sheep ninth. numbers stem from farmer reports. Province totals show 324,608 horses, 228,890 swine, and 716,186 sheep with Russell district contributing 14,870, 19,360, and related figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Russell District
Funeral Services Held Friday for Henry Potter Reed
Funeral services were held Friday for Henry Potter Reed a provincial magistrate who died early last Wednesday at his brother in law Norman Great Yes home. Born in London England, he was the eldest son of Henry Bryan Reed Member of Parliament and nephew of Sir Edward James Reed. Reed’s estate details and tribute list were noted, with pallbearers named among notable acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF. Reed
Russell
Norman Great Yes
Mr. Reed
London
England
Henry Bryan Reed
Sir Edward James Reed
Royal Navy
Fee Veere
Montana
H. A. Reed
Winnipeg
Fev
Matthews
Dso
Atiit
Ing
RA. M
Lota
W. Pratt
O¢ Bre
HCA
Huntis Lsd
M Has
W. W
Lanai
Ear Enema Conatery
Thatcher Wheat Seed Shortage Urged By Manitoba Farmers
Manitoba farmers urge immediate action to secure Thatcher seed wheat noting its strong yield, quality, and drought resistance. Demand extends to south eastern Saskatchewan, with certification efforts ongoing and distribution managed locally, avoiding government channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Arlog Lou
Thatcher
Neighborhood Happenings and Upcoming Dance at Rossburn Hall
Community notes report a September 17 Rossburn Hall dance for its first anniversary with music by Rossburn Harmony orchestra. Local residents and visitors from Winnipeg and Portage are listed among guests and travelers, with several moving or leaving for studies, visits, or meals. The W.A. held its monthly meeting at Mrs. A. Herbert's home.
Louis Farr Title Fight Dominates Local Radio Night
Russell men tuned in Monday for the Louis versus Farr heavyweight championship broadcast. Most backed Farr but Louis won by decision after fifteen entertaining rounds, with excitement peaking in the final frame as Farr unleashed a flurry of blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Joe Louis
Tommy Farr
Parr
Louis
Farr
Harvest Thanksgiving Service at St John’s Church
A Harvest Thanksgiving Service gathered at St John’s Church in Craigie at 2 p m last Sunday. The church was neatly decorated with greens towers and vegetables. Despite severe drought in the district the crowd filled the church with a strong spirit of gratitude though three men away with a threshing crew in Brandon were absent. The harvest hymns were sung heartily and Rev R Matthews delivered a short address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Chnrch
Ray
Brandon
R. ©. Matthews
Clock giveaway at Labor Day dance raffle offer
Smellie Bros. window displays a sealed mantel clock and a second clock with no minute marks. Mayor Hembroft wound the clocks during a Labor Day event and sealed the pair. Tickets are for the time the clock stops, with a lucky holder to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clck
Smellie Bros
Hembroft
Canadian Nations Railways Revenue Up For Week End Aug 21 1937
The all in inclusive Canadian Nations Railways System posted gross revenues of 3,668,0708 for the week ending August 21 1937, compared with 2,565,412 for the same period in 1936, an increase of 112,658.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Nations Railways
Angusville Yaresning District Progress and School Reopenings
In Angusville Yaresning district wheat yields average 15 to 25 bushels. Mrs Jas Kennedy and Iiis M Bell tested last week for Flinion. School has reopened with teachers Tibbatts Andrews Bell Karasievich. Mrs Rosenblat and Rowena returned from Saskatchewan. Bees family visited Lac Du Bonnet. Afr Bees engaged on the school staff. Fires have occurred in the district destroying straw and grain. Mrs C Staples will take duties at Russell this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaresning
Jas, Kennedy
Iiis
Bell
Flinion
Tibbatts
Andrews
Mise Bell
Misa Karasievich
Rosenblat
Rowena
Saskatchewan
Bees
Lac du Bonnet
Afr
C. Staples
Russell
Local Visit Notes From Saskatchewan and Beach Event
Mrs Ridgeway returned from a visit in Saskatchewan and was met by Mr Ridgeway at Langenburg. Mr Bosch came back from Winnipeg on Sunday. About fifty young people from our district gathered at the Beach on Friday night for a weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. Ridgeway
Saskatchewan
Ridgeway
Langenburg
Bosch
Winnipeg
Birdtail District Threshing Yields Low and News Roundup
Benito farmer Nick Manker watches local farming interests while Miss Jean Plant returns from Clear Lake. Birdtail Creek stops rain in many areas for first time in elderhood reports. J L Manders and family motored to Winnipeg. Threshing ends with record low yields. Local postmaster repaints building brightening Birdtail. Huston completes threshing and heads to Rossburn. Stambler returns to thresh near Shoal Lake as feed becomes scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Manker
Benito
Jean Plant
Clear Lake
J. L. Manders
of Well Here
George Fardell
Lorne York
Winnipeg
Huston
Rossburn
H. Stambler
Shoal Lake
In Memoriam Josephine Yeaten Cochranes Death
Josephine Yeaten Cochranes obituary notes she was born in 3 widow of Tate Erneey Cochran RCMP veteran of the Great War with Queen Alexandra Nursing Service stationed at Imtar for Melia Interment at Tutary wonors. She died at General Hoopla Montreal August ind age 62. Survivors include Mrs D G Sewart and brothers Wlang Herb Russell Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Yeaten
Tate Erneey
Cochrane
RCMP
Montreal
Queen Alexandra Nursing Service
Imtar
Melia
Richael
Shellmouth
D. G Sewart
Herb
Russell
Fred
Vandals Smash Store Window in Failed Shoe theft
A window at J. Wiahkra's store was smashed by vandals during a late night attempt to steal shoes. A stone created a small hole through which the thieves attempted to grab the footwear, but their plan was frustrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuetea
J. Wiahkra
Bumper Crops Harvested In Red River Valley
The Red River Valley reports bumper crops with wheat yields from 27 to 40 bushels per acre and oats around 60. Potatoes look strong, garden crops excel, and prices remain favorable though No 1 wheat is scarce due to rust and moisture. Manitoba harvests slowed by equine illness while pensions for the blind begin Sept 1 at $20 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
Manitoba
School Opens With Large Attendance In Russell
Russell school opened Tuesday with enrollment slightly below last term. Thirteen beginners registered, Grade XII enrollment is large, and several named students from Thunder Creek, Lockerby, Craigie, and other areas are listed among the Grade XII class. Other items note a weather outlook, oil prospecting near Melita, and regional social and political mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Lorena Adolph
Zena Adolph
Ruth Adams
Thunder Creex
Gertrude Davidson
Lockerby
Beryl Forsche
Craigie
Jean Hancock
Agnes Kernaghan
Sidney Allen
Katherine Whitmer
Workers From Russell Move to Carberry Project
J Allison Glen M P Marquette notes relief for Russell unemployment as harvest fields run dry. Seven local youths traveled to Carberry Friday to join a fence building project west of Carberry for drought pasture, with Councillors McIntyre and Matheson accompanying the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allison Glen
M. P
Marquette
Russell
Carberry
Saskachewen
May
Hembrot
McImtyre and
Matheson
Vanity Fair Date Set for Sept 28 at Vets Hall
The Vanity Pair event has a Sept 26 date and tickets on sale. Held at Vets Hall, it is sponsored by the Welfare Committee Army and Navy Veterans and Elks Lodge. Proceeds go to charity work during winter and include about 24 prize awards for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
Welfare Committee
Army and Navy Veterans and
Elks Lodge
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Banner
Arora Remorom
Vancouver
Henry Potter Reed
Philip G. Johnson
Prime Canada Air Lines
A. 'S. Wilcockton
Caledonia
Imperial Airways
Bouchervillee
Canada
United Air Lines
Johnson
Rossburn Hall
Rossburn Harmony Orchestra
Limburn
Iwin Huston
J. Huston
Mra. McConnell
Portage
H. McDonald
Marvin Sherritt
Regina
Bruce McDonald
Wes Mcintosy
Doreen
Mcintosh
Audrey Brown
Katherine Rowe
Fork River
J. G. Suite
Sam Stitt
Foxwarren
J. J Stitt
Robert Suitt
Stitt
A. B Johnson
Dauphin
Rowe and
Laurie
J. G
D. King
R. King
Clark
Daffney
H. Brag
Bill Barry
Elphinstone
Lee Barnes
Ontario
Helen Patterson
Ingli
Colin Roberts
Beryl Hooper
Drop
Mise Iain Goodwan
Ban
Alta
W.A
A. Her
Angusville
Memoriam
Department of Education
United States
Mussolini
Ganlander
Italy
Baron Rothschild
House of Commons
Alberta
Ottawa
Aberhart
King
James Handinn
Kane Man
Department of Agriculture
Rustetricken
Smithsonian Institute
Ang
Melita
Andrew W. Mellon
Am.tary
Great Britain
New York
Bradford
General Synod
Halifax
Board of Grain J Commissioners
T. R. Gregory
Turtle ‘Mountain
Mr. Gregory
D.L. Campbell
Inter of Agriculture
W. Clubb
Adminsters Relief
I. D. Griffiths
Margaret Archer
Woodstock
Hughes
Sanford Ey
Wiliam —Deliepper
Margaret Ny
Vanity Fair
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