The Banner Files Roundup Of Manitoba Local Notices
A compilation of items from The Banner Files covers cattle shipments from Russell and names involved, withdrawal of election petitions in Manitoba ridings, grain deliveries at Russell elevators, a marriage at Christ Church, Shellmouth school progress, and local business changes including Speer Drug Co. Ltd taking over stores in Shoal Lake Rossburn and Binscarth. Additional notes mention a Brandon flower show win, new bank management, winter weather, telegraph upgrades at Millwood, new local buildings, a townsite name contest north of Russell, a quiet wedding at J and Mrs J, and a $30 million Canadian war loan at three percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Imperial
J. H. Newell
Lake of the Woods
T. A. Crerar
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Robert Anderson
Plowman and Atkinson
Wright and McDonagh
Northern
E. Moore
Speer Drug Co. Ltd
Shoal Lake
Dr. Evans
Rossburn
Wm. Setter
J. P. Laycock
Russell
M. Emma McDonald
Clinton Phillips
Christ
D. T. Wilson
T. Gwilt
Shellmouth
J.S. Warrington
Brandon
Manitoba
E. Lucas
Napinka
Merchants Bank
King Winter
Millwood
Iron lung arrives at Russell Hospital from England
The Sacred Heart hospital received an iron lung Monday for treating infantile paralysis victims. Made in England, the device was provided through Lord Nuffield’s generosity to British Empire hospitals, with freight around 350 dollars.
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Sacred Heart Hospital
England
Lord Nuffield
British Empire
Muster Parade for Volunteer Reserve Units Called
A muster parade has been called for the Unit of Russell and Manitoba Volunteer Reserve. Members from Angusville Inglis Dropmore and Russell should attend. Recruitment has near 100 signing on at Russell with large sections formed at Angusville Inglis and Dropmore. Headquarters will govern all sections from Russell once arrangements are ready.
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Russell
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve
Angusville
Inglis
Dropmore
War Charities Board Receives A Satisfactory Report
The Executive of the Board met on Thursday to hear the treasurer report on the fund progress. The fund stood at 555.62 dollars in credit and the result was satisfactory. New Russell residents are urged to pledge or donate, with interviews offered to Mr. R. C. Smellie or Mr. H. R. Dicketts. Some pledges remain unpaid through August end. cooperation is appreciated.
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Russell
R. C. Smellie
H. R. Dicketts
Weather swings dominate past week in Shellmouth district
The past week brought extreme shifts from heat to cold with heavy rain and unusual hail. A Thursday storm produced large hail that damaged roofs and windows, halted threshing, and a field worker suffered a head wound. frost began Monday night and harvest work slowed.
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Shellmouth
Knox Church honors Mrs. Catherine Smellie
Mrs. Catherine Smellie receives an illuminated address from Knox United Church members in Toronto on August 21 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Amos. The address recalls her and the late A. G. P. Smellie’s founding role and service to the church with warm wishes for peace and health in her new home. Guests included Mrs. A. B. Callin and Rev. H. B. Wallace.
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W. B. Amos
Toronto
Ontario
H. B. Wallace
Knox Church Russell
Catherine ‘Smellie
Cathrine Smellie
Knox United Church
A. G. P. Smellie
Christ and His Church
Knox United , Church
Neighborhood Happenings 2 Reports Social and Personal News
The W. I held its monthly meeting at Mrs. B Richardson's home on Wednesday September 5 and planned an October social. Members Miss Hay Miss Bell and Miss Mary McNeelands in charge. Ann Adams hosted her mother's 80th birthday with 14 guests and flowers. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, including trips to Winnipeg Victoria Beach and Neepawa. Murray Melnyk dies after months of illness and sympathy is offered to his family. James R. Anderson moves to Cumberland BC to live with his son Arthur. Rev A Calder attends a Winnipeg church conference.
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W. I
Pred Clement
Kelsopf
Russell
Anne Adams
Irene Adams
Guy Coulter
Doris Bryant
Winnipeg
Virtue
Barry
Joan
Victoria Beach
Neepawa
Bonnie
Scott Leith
Leith
Souris
Man
Calder
Miss Johnson
Wat. Cochrane
A. Calder
Fred Tanningly
Stewart
D. C. Stewart
E. P. Stewart
Kenton
Fred
Roy Anderson
Dauphin
Murray Melnyk
Pete Melnyk
General Hospital
Murray
Rochester
Jas. R. Anderson
Vancouver
Cumberland
Vancouver Island
B.C
Arthur
United Church
Rev
Hailstorm Flattens Fields and Wrecks Windows at Shellmouth
Last Thursday a severe hailstorm swept Shellmouth lasting about 20 minutes. East and south facing windows were shattered and oat and barley fields in the valley were ruined. Stones reached baseball size. Local residents report family visits and community aid as items are listed for Red Cross shipment including socks mitts scarves and blankets.
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Shellmouth
Ellen Patterson
Jean Davidson
Winnipeg
Jack Langford
Camp Shilo
Brown
Jack Brown
Joan
Community notes on local visits and a farewell party
Endcliffe Miss Gertie Gieb returned home from Melville and McKim last Monday. Mrs. Wilfred Simms will teach at Oakburn. Wes Schwalm visited the district last Sunday. his son Lyle returned to Regina with him. Lloyd Schwalm of Regina spent last weekend with his family. Elaine will attend high school there. A farewell party and dance at the school last Wednesday honored Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Schwalm and family. O. M. Laycock praised the family with a regretful speech.
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Gertie Gieb
Melville
McKim
Wilfred Simms
Oakburn
Wes, Schwalm
Lyle
Regina
Lloyd Schwalm
Elaine
L. A. ‘Schwalm
O. M. Laycock
Lloyd
St John Ambulance Certificates Exam Friday in Russell
Candidates for St John Ambulance certificates will be examined on Friday September 20 in the Vets hall Russell starting at 8 pm. Dr T W Shaw will be the examiner. A large class has studied the St John Ambulance Association courses under Dr T J Brownlee and Corp McDougall but holiday attendance has limited turnout and all members are urged to take the exam.
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St. John Ambulance
Vets
Russell
T. W. Shaw
St. John Ambulance Association
T. J. Brownlee
Corp
Dougall
Russell Bombed By War Loan Leaflets
A twin motor bomber dropped leaflets over Russell in the first war related incident of its kind. No air raid alarm was sounded and residents did not rush to shelters. Children collected and redistributed the leaflets urging Canadians to buy bonds and support the Second War Loan as a means to beat barbarism.
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Russell
Canada
Life of Endcliffe District Marked by Recent Ties and Moves
A long time resident recalls the district before it was named and teachers from 1917 18 are remembered. The Schwalm family received gifts from the Community Club and Young People group while Lloyd Schwalm relocates to Regina after nine crop failures. Victor Bird of Dropmore takes over L A Schwalm’s farm.
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Victor Bird
Dropmore
L. A. Schwalm
Staff updates and local notes from Angusville district
Angusville hosts Private Gordon McGavin Private Don McGregor and Bombardier Allan Johnson from Shilo visiting friends. Principal Lorne Tyndale and Assistant Principal Albin Luck oversee staff with Gladys Bell and Minnie Karasievich in grades. Corporal Alec Kalinuke rests at home. Mike Gallant returns from Winnipeg Hospital after a successful operation. Recent rains delay threshing though wheat yields look strong at about 40 bushels per acre. Mrs. R E Pritchard hospitalised at Russell for a condition improving slowly. Private Rodney Nield visits home over the weekend.
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Gordon McGavin
Don McGregor
Allan Johnson
Royal Canadian Artillery
Shilo
Lorne Tyndale
Albin Luck
Gladys Bell
Minnie Karasievich
Alec Kalinuke
Lake
Russell
Rodney Nield
RCA
Red Cross Film on Royal Visit at Russell Theatre
The Red Cross with Mrs. G. Peebles presents the Royal Visit film at Russell Theatre on October 14 15 and 16. The event includes special matinee showings for Russell School children and district schools, with evening performances at the usual time.
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The
Red Cross
Prairie Chicken Season Extended To Two Weeks In Manitoba
Manitoba announces a two week prairie chicken season from October 1 to 18 with Sundays off. The change, recommended by the Manitoba Game Commission, marks the first two week open season in 25 years and sets daily and seasonal bag limits for prairie chicken, Hungarian partridge, and ruffed grouse.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Game Commission
Christ Church Notes Evensong with Lord Bishop of Brandon
Services Sunday include Evensong at 7 p.m conducted by the Lord Bishop of Brandon. Afterward the Bishop meets the congregation in the basement to discuss church matters. Wardens and Vestry urge attendance. Sunday School at 12 30 p.m.
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Brandon
Sat Night Dance Cash Prize at Vet's Hall Russell
The notice advertises a Saturday night dance at the Vet's Hall in Russell with a cash prize valued at $40. Ledingham's Rexall is listed as a sponsor for the event dated September 14th.
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Vet's Hall
Russell
Ledingham
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Banner
Burchell
P. McDougall
R. J. Brooks
J. Watson
A. Skinner
F. Richardson
W. Hembrott
G. McFarlane
D. R. McDonald
Thos. Jackson
John Jackson
Fred Liske
W. E. Keating
Russell Hospital
War Charities Board
Vets’ Hall
Angus‘ville
Hussell
A.G.P. Smellie
Knox Church
Earl S. Dixon
A. B. Callin
McCartney
C. Smellie
Dana
Elizabeth
Elinor
Silverton
Endcliffe
Ussell Red Cross Society
Christ Church
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