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Local notes list community figures and offices including the Order of the Maccabees officers Mrs Dr Wright Mrs J W Jackson Mrs Dr Clark Miss M Hossack Miss F Roger Mrs Young Miss Mary Setter Miss Edith Phillips Miss D Setter Miss Flora Lyon Mrs T Tod. Also historical snippets from 28 6 1914 19 1929 and a mention of a Western Airway plane visit to Regina with Russell business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Maccabees
Dr. Wright
J. W. Jackson
Dr. Clark
M. ‘Hossack
F. Roger
Young
Mary Setter
Edith Phillips
D. Setter
Flora Lyon
T. Tod
Newsham Family Welcomes a Son at Grace Hospital
At Grace hospital Winnipeg a son was born Monday Sept 4 to Mr and Mrs T V Newsham.
George Hodgkins Reported Killed in War Service
Flight Sergeant George Arthur Hodgkins, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Hodgkins, was reported killed while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Born 1912 in London, he came to Russell in 1919, attended local schools, studied at Manitoba Agricultural College, and later worked as a dairy grader. He enlisted in 1941, trained at multiple bases, earned his navigator wings in 1943, and was on operations over Stuttgart, Germany. He leaves a wife in Russell, his parents, four brothers (Charles Vincent Fred Jack), two sisters (Ivy and Mrs Syd Hyde) and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLT
G. A. Hodgkins
Chas. Hodgkins
International Red Cross
George Arthur Hodgkins
Stuttsgart
Germany
George
London
Eng
Russell
Rusell School
Manitoba Agriculture College
Winnieg
RCAF
Torrento
Trenton
Regina
Winnipeg
No.5 Aos
Jan
England
France
Greece
Charles
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Lac du Bonnet
Vincent
Fred
Royal Canadian Navy
Jack
Rcn.vr
Ivy
King George Hospital
Syd Hyde
Branden
Impressive Gladiolus Show Awards Across Canadian Fairs
Trophies and ribbons line a Drug Store window showcasing winners from gladiolus shows starring R G Ledingham. Highlights include Winnipeg James A Richardson grand aggregate trophy with four firsts six seconds and two thirds, Regina Hon Justice Gordon grand aggregate with fifteen firsts nine seconds and one third, Minnedosa J T McCool aggregate with nine firsts three seconds and four thirds, Brandon Horticultural Fair Aikens trophy for twelve named varieties and best spike with twelve firsts ten seconds, Yorkton DC Stephen trophy for best basket of six named varieties and best spike with seven firsts two seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Ledingham
Winnipeg
James A. Richardson
Regina
Justice P. H. Gordon
Land
Minnedosa
J. T. McCool
Brandon
Aikens
Yorkton
Anglican Church Services Noted for Shellmouth and Christ Church
The church bulletin lists Holy Communion services at Christ Church at 11 a.m. and in Shellmouth at 3 p.m. on the same day. The brief schedule marks two parish locations with identical sacramental observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Holy Comsnunion
Shellmouth
Holy Comunion
Knox United Church Services in Russell Manitoba
James E. McNeill minister conducts 11 am and 7 pm services at Knox United Church Russell Manitoba Sunday School follows the morning service. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell
Man
James E. McNeill, M
Hinduism Topic Sunday Sermon at United Church
Rev. S. R. Vincent continues the series on the World s Living Religions with a Sunday sermon titled Hinduism scheduled for September 17 at the United Church. The talk will explore core beliefs and practices within Hinduism and their impact on daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Vincent
Wedding of Garnet Cecil Reginald Joyce in Manitoba
The ceremony for Garnet Cecil Reginald Joyce and his bride, daughter of Mrs. E Joyce and the late H M Joyce, took place with Rev J E McNeill officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Kodney Clement as matron of honor and bridesmaids Kay Jackson and Norma Davidson. The couple plans to reside in Maryfield Saskatchewan after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Cecil Reginald Joyce
E. Joyce
H. M. Joyce
Binscarth
J. E. McNeill
Harry Armstrong
Inglis
Lohegrin
Louselle Lucifer
Bonnie
Sharon Joyce
Johanna Hill
Jack Livingstone
Winnipeg
Art Kinney
Russell
Mayd Joyce
Mex Joyce
Maryfield
Sask
Fingas Busch Wedding Held At Hofenthal Church
Elizabeth Busch and Ernest Fingas wed at 8 p.m. on September 1 in Hofenthal Saskatchewan. Rev. Fuhr performed the ceremony with Elizabeth given in marriage by her brother A G Busch. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace inserts and flowered veil, attended by her sister Georgina Busch as maid of honor and Ruth Mensch as bridesmaid in pale blue net. The couple's families hail from Shellmouth Manitoba Inglis Manitoba. The reception followed with a musical interlude and a signed registry.
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Fingas-Busch
Hoffenthal
Sask
Elizabeth Busch
G. Busch
Shellmouth
Man
Ernest Fingas
J. Fingas
Inglis
Fuhr
A. G. Busch
Ruth ‘Mensch
Haas
Betty Hancock Wins Manitoba Scholarship Award
Betty Hancock, a Russell High School graduate, is awarded a two year Manitoba scholarship to study home economics at the University of Manitoba. The $850 prize supports 100 province wide recipients as part of the scholarship program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hancock
Russell High School
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Hanrock
Commendation Letter Among Mrs Denny’s Keepsakes
The letter to LAC R M Nickel from Air Marshal Leckie recalls a 25 May 1944 fire at Paulson No 7 B and G school. Nickel, despite burns, halted a running engine, shut the Harboard fuel cock, and helped fight the blaze, saving the aircraft and preventing damage to nearby planes.
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J. H. Denny
Lac. R. M. Nickel
Robert Leckie
Paulson No. 7 B & G School
Royal Canadian Air Force
Minaker Hughes Wedding Held in Winnipeg Church
Edna June Hughes and Robert James Minaker wed at Young United Church Winnipeg with Dr Donnelly and Rev Sparling officiating. The bride wore minuet blue feather flannel, bore a Mary Queen of Scots brim hat, and carried white gladiolus and cornflowers. A reception followed at the bride’s sister’s home. couple to a moonlit trip at Minnaki Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Hughes
Clifford Mitchel
Morris
EN. Dennison
Robert Johnson
Winnipeg
W. Greery
Briercliffe
E. N. Dennison
Aoneymoon
Minnaki Lodge
A WEEKLY EDITOR LOOKS AT Ottawa
Ottawa editor Jim Greenblat surveys wartime concerns from holiday mail deadlines to rationing. He notes shipping dates for Christmas parcels to overseas troops, Thanksgiving proclamations, honey coupon rules, junior farm clubs, and the 1944 national farm championships in Toronto with tours ending in Ottawa. Surplus poultry and canning plans are described as part of an expected stable industry amid war.
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Far East
India
Burma
Ceylon
Middle East
Egypt
Iran
Syria
Central Mediterranean
United Kingdom
France
Toronto
Ottawa
Canada
Missing Flying Officer Lorne V Tyndale named
Flying Officer Lorne V Tyndale 48 reported missing after air operations over enemy territory on August 30. Navigator attached to Pathfinder Force overseas. Tyndale, a former Russell High School teacher and Angusville School principal, is presumed missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne V. Tyndale
Pathfinder Force
Lorne
Russell High School
Angusville School
Tree Wee
Shortage of Railway Equipment and Manpower Hinders Transport
Reports indicate a shortage of railway equipment and scarce manpower are restricting operations. Restrictions on truck usage exacerbate supply disruptions, prompting calls for relief measures and alternative routing. Authorities assess impacts on freight and passenger services amid ongoing logistics strain.
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Eadcliffe
Callin
Merchant's Bank
D. C. McDonald
J. R. Anderson
D. Dunn
P. H. Nelson
Theodore Schmitz
Saskatchewan
Dr. Swallow
Russell Union Church
F. C. Middleton
Hazel Callin
M. Keith
S. Ann
Eva Matheson
Ed. Wellman
Harrowby Hill
Loundary
Russell Flying Club
F. T. Storey
D. R. McDougald
J. P. Moore
Harold Thompson
R. Shipley
A.M. Pratt
Alf. Jackson
Northwestern Business College
M. W. McLeod
Russel
Western Airway
George Hodgkins
Anglican Church
United Church
Chief of Air Staff
A. Busch
E. Fingas
Clear Lake
Cracknell
By Jim Greenblat
Canada Gazette
Dominion of
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Larry Langford
C. H. Staples
Angusville
Silverton
Wheat Pool
Jimmy Langford
Mr. Staples
Vets
Wm. Skelding
Skelding
Annie Simms
Thos. Simms
Detroit
Mich
Russell Banner
Detroiter
Cpl. C. de Balinhard
E. C. de Balinhard
Pentictton
B.C
Craigie District
Cpl
de Balinhard
Calgary Highlanders
Aie Kien Wein
Brother & Sister Act
Fort Osborne
T. P. McManus
Nellie Theresa McManus
C.w.ac
Catherine McManus
Fort William
Arie
C.W.A.C
Doris D. Robin
Stratford School
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Bob Hope
Camp Borden
Hope
Jerry Colonna
Frances Langford
Vera Vague
Skinnay Ennis
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