Old Days highlights from early 1900s town notices
The page recaps past local events including teacher shortages in 1901, a Hastings Ontario store change and Bank of Toronto branch, early wheat shipment, Montmartee hardware purchase, Silverton curlers election of officers, infantile paralysis case and school closure in 1916, A. Smith block contract, 1921 wedding in Angusville, political note on cattle embargo, bad roads increasing horse use, and 1931 tax land sales along with Russell creamery prizes and heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. A. Burrows Co
A. Smith
Tasue
Alvine Florence Thomas
John Albert Chittick
Angusville
Kamsack
H. A. Mullins
Canada
Family Reunion Held At Tummell
Mr and Mrs Geo Brooks and daughter Berith from San Antonio Texas visited Mrs Wm Naylor and then Tummell. Joined by Mr and Mrs Jno Brooks Roblin a reunion at John Brooks home Sunday with 25 guests including R Hammond McNeelands Payne and Landon of Russell. Brooks family returned to Texas Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Brooks
Berith
San Antonio
Texas
Paul
Winnipeg
Preston
Cypress River
Wm. Naylor
Tummell
Jno. Brooks
Roblin
John Brooks
R. Hammond
McNeelands
Payne
Miss Landon
Russell
Public meeting to elect Red Cross officers in Post Office basement
A public meeting will be held today Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Post Office basement to elect a Red Cross president and secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Webster
Montmartee
Sinellair Moynes
Silverton Curlers
Peter Hyde
D. C. Stewart
R. W. Beveridge
G. C. Gibbs
J. L. Turnbull
Red Cross
Knox United Church Rally Day Services
Russell Knox United Church holds Am Rally Day services with community participation and brief remarks. Congregants gather to celebrate church programs, welcome newcomers, and share fellowship in a brief program at the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church ‘Russell
M_am
War Savings Chief Urges Purchasing Power Curb
Finance Minister J L Misley addressed 250 War Savings workers at Fort Garry hotel stressing certificates as a check on inflation and over consumption. He warned of rising food demand outpacing production and urged the fall campaign to push the public to spend less and buy more war savings certificates. Misley cited 83 million dollars loaned via certificates since the plan began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Misley
Fort Garry
Dominion
Mr. Isley
Isley
Red Cross Reorganized Today by Ladies Section
Local Red Cross branch reorganization placed in hands of town ladies after a poorly attended meeting. With Somers R n and President D Eane away, new officers are needed. A public meeting is set for this afternoon in the post office basement for all ladies in town and nearby districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Somers
Post Office
Former Russell Boy Dies in Calgary Doctor Herbert Wright Dies
Calgary obituary for Herbert Wright born in Russell who practiced dentistry until his death after a short illness. Survived by his wife, mother, two sisters and two brothers. He was the second son of the late Dr. T A Wright and Mrs Wright and attended Russell school for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Herbert Wright
T. A
Wright Calgary
Herb
Russell
Aluminum Drive Brings Results
Town residents donated over 200 pounds of aluminum to a Red Cross drive last Friday and Saturday. School boys canvassed the town and a steady stream of pans and kettles was left at Bill Fenton's warehouse. Salvage continues and residents are urged to leave aluminum at Penton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bill Fenton
Penton's
Canada
Vanity Fair Krox United Ladies Aid Supper Notice
Fowll Supper hosted by Krox United Ladies Aid to run September 20 to October 1 at the church. Proceeds support church programs and community needs.
Canada ranks fifteenth in oil consumption among nations
Canada ranks fifteenth in petroleum production and provides less than fifteen percent of its own needs, highlighting a heavy reliance on imports for energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Neighborhood Notes From Inglis And Surrounding Areas
Community updates from Inglis Russell and nearby towns include visitors and homecomings. Gar Morton returns from Elphinstone to his Winnipeg home, and Byron Crawford of Winnipeg on leave from the RCAF visits. Church services, social events, and entertainments are noted with a joint district gathering, birthday congratulations, and safety news from the Guernsey Isles invasion. Witnessed misfortunes include a fall injuring Mrs. Corley and a watch presentation for local soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Anderson
Winnipeg
Helen Mackie
Gar. J. Morton
W. Mackie
Elphinstone
Byron Crawford
RCAF
Lee Cata
J. Nixon
Inglis
Russell United Church
Jas, McNeill
Russell Uni
Ted Church
Sina
J. Murnock
Mary
Crandall
Lance Bombaheme
Camp Shilo
E. Cochrane
R. Kennedy
Virtue
R. Leighton
Robert
Alfred
Bud Rea
Morley Anderson
Godspeed
S. Corley
Ashcroft
Farr Keating
Silverton Hall
W. Onions
Rossburn
Ansusville
Wm. C. Anderson
Alwyn Coulter
Mary Coulter
Coe
Shellmouth Anglican Church Holds Sunday Service
Shellmouth the Anglican church plans a Sunday service on Sept 21 at 3 pm with Russell choirs in attendance. Lloyd McInnis of the RCN is on leave. An aluminum dance last Friday collected 141 pieces, credit to the committee, orchestra and lunch staff. Miss Beryl Hooper and Miss Gail Lewis left for Trail Be, Mrs N Morrison left for Vancouver for a holiday visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Lloyd McInnus
RCN
Beryl Hooper
Gail Lewis
Trail
N. Morrison
Vancouver
Millwood Charles Ily Awarded Scholarship to University
Millwood Charles Ily wins a scholarship enabling him to attend university. The Carry On Club gathered at Mrs Norman McKinnon s last Tuesday for a business meeting with fifteen members. They planned forming a Red Cross knitting group, with two quilts underway for future display. The annual Joy meeting was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ily
Charlie
Carry On Club
Norman McKinnon
Red Cross
Angusville Angles for Fowl Supper at Silverton
A goodly crowd attended special services at Silverton on Sunday. The Angusville Ladies Aid plans their annual fowl supper. The Bible Society's Rev. Samer will speak Monday evening September 22 at the Angusville church urging support for the cause. Threshing has been resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Ladies Aid of
Angusville
Samer
The
Bible Society
Canada's War Effort a Tour Through Training Centres
The Canadian Editor's Tour traces impressions into a rough chronology of training. Recruits pass Basic and Advanced Infantry Training Centres, learn Bren guns, mortars, grenades, and driving. Army Service Corps and other arms train alongside, with demonstrations creating a composite picture of a soldier ready for overseas service and civilian life.
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Debussing
His Majesty's
Loverseas
Canada
O.T.C
Army Service Corps Training Centre
RCASC
Army Service Corps
Borden
Artillery
Armoured Corps
ACOC
RCAMC
Ot.c
Dunkirk
Births and Greetings for James Matheson at 89
The Birth Column congratulates James Matheson on reaching 89 years. He celebrated his birthday yesterday September 17 and remains active, even digging potatoes this week. Community sends best wishes for many more celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matheson
Matheson
War Declared Huntsmen On The Warpath Next Monday
War is declared for next Monday as hunters prepare to pursue wild ducks. Local birds appear more plentiful than in recent years. Overseas Broadcast reports Jack Shipp greeting folks from England where he serves with the Royal Canadian Engineers. A distinct V formed by the northern lights appeared Saturday night in the southern sky. Merchandise rationing may begin with certain lines as government restrictions push quotas for each territory. Local merchants have been notified of possible inconveniences due to wartime measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shipp
Jack
England
Royal Canadian Engineers
Giant Pumpkins and Odd Veggies in The Banner Window
Giant pumpkins weigh 52 pounds and show good uniformity, grown by Tony Drosdoski six miles south. Otto Siefert’s Inglis pumpkin is 4 pounds lighter and less well formed. A freak carrot from John Forrest’s garden resembles a hand, with readers hoping for a vegetable shaped like a V or a bean pod with a symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Drosdoski
Otto Siefert
Inglis
John Forrest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minniska
W. Powers
Hastings, Ont
Seeburn
Bank of Toronto
Langenbure
Russell Creamery
War Savings Chief
Ladies
Vanity Fair
Krox United Ladies Aid
Shellmouth
Millwood
A. W. Hanks
Manitoba
C.w.na
Velma Rinn
Royston
Ashville
Olive Nield
Brandon
Oakner
N. Ewashko
Oakburn
N. Sedoryk
Len Argo
Binscarth
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