Old Days Highlights From The Banner Files
Sept 19 1901 notes recount Mr M Simms of Brightside district losing two stacks of hay to fire. Ab Warrington won 18 firsts and seconds at Russell fair. A McLeod CNR agent transferred to Round Tree Alta. Als Webster buys Montmaster hardware. Sinclair Moynes assists. CNR crosses Endclutte station finally approved. Alf and J Clee win contract. 30 years later 1916: Theo A Burrows Co gets H Smith block contract. Crystal Rebekah Lodge marks 55th anniversary with Methodist service Sept 24. Mrs Wilson moves to Russell to run a boarding house.
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M. Simms
The
Brightside
Istrict
Ab. Warrington
Russell
A. McLeod
CNR
Round Tree
Alta
Als
Webster
Montmaster
Sinclair Moynes
Endclutte Station
Alf. and
J. Clee
Theo. A. Burrows Co
H. Smith
Crystal Rebekah
Wilson
King George Hotel
Rossburn
McRostie Hall to Host Crystal Rebekah Lodge Dance
A note from 1921 states McRostie’s new hall opens Friday for a Crystal Rebekah lodge dance with Elphinstone orchestra providing music. The item also mentions Eastern harvesters leaving for drier areas after delays.
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McRostie
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Elphinstone Orchestra
Unveiling Visit to Vimy Attended by District Rep Newshulme
W S Newshulme of Dropmore returned from a pleasant holiday to the Old Country and was one of the district representatives at the unveiling ceremony at Vimy. J A Peterson, principal of Russell school, awarded Isobel Kippan and Mary Mosorondhon prizes for top grade 12 standing in 1935 36.
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W. S. Newshulme
Dropmore
Old Country
Vimy
J. A. Peterson
Russell School
Isobel Kippan
Mary Mosorondhon
Council Sets Prices On Town Property
Russell Town Council set prices for town owned lots to guide clerk quotations. Block 36 lots 18 to 1 plus 29 and 30 priced at 250 each. Block 83 lots 1 to 15 priced at 150 each. Block 91 lots 10 11 12 priced at 250 each. Sums approved include sales of lot 2 1/2 block 117 plan 377 to Mrs Toa Chantigny lot 11 block 92 plan O to Thos Cairns of Homefield Manitoba and lot 26 block 124 plan 377 to Charles R Deswatch. Permission granted Mrs John Gilmour to build fence garage and wood shed at rear of Pelly avenue property. Town accounts of 1340.01 approved.
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Min Street
Russell Town Council
Mra
Toa Chantigny
Thos. Cairns
Homefield
Man
Charles R. Deswatch
Erick
New C.N.R
John Gilmour
Pelly Avenue
Digger Does Quick Job Putting In Hydro Poles
A Manitoba Power Commission crew north of town near Roblin demonstrates rapid pole setting for hydro lines. An auger and modified army truck place and backfill poles in heavy earth, with 22 workers on site and more to come for crossbars and wiring. The Roblin connection is hoped for this fall, with further reach to Inglis Shellmouth Dropmore Eadcliffe and Cracknell unclear.
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Digger
Manitoba Power Commission
Roblin
Hydro
Inglis
Shellmouth
Dropmore
Eadcliffe
Cracknell
Pioneer Resident Buried Tuesday
Mrs. Mary E. McConnell a Begent of the Craigie district for 42 years died at her son’s home in Cypress River Manitoba on Saturday Sept 14 funeral rites were at Russell cemetery pallbearers Bruce Shaw Melville Shaw David McKinnon Richard Spencer Wilfred Thickett and John Hicks born Glencoe Ontario July 13 1862 she married James McConnell in 1892 and settled seven miles southwest of Russell Mr McConnell died in 1890 she moved to Austin Manitoba in 1934 later to Cypress River Survived by four sons and two daughters James of Churchbridge Saskatchewan Robert of Glencoe Ontario Bernice Hill Norquay Saskatchewan George Vancouver Eliza Morrison Vancouver and Calvin Cypress River
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Mary E. McConnell
Craigie
Cypress River
Man
Russell Cemetery
Bruce Shaw
Melville Shaw
David McKinnon
Richard Spencer
Wilfred Thickett
John
Mary E. Hicks
Glencoe
Ont
James McConnell
Russell
McConnell
Calvin
Austin
Robert
Bernice Hill
Norquay
Sask
George
Vancouver
Eliza
Ibeth Morrison
Ducks and community notes mix in brisk local pages
A subscriber pays up for The Banner after a gun sighting and the editor jokes about bag limits. The Elks Lodge Fair tickets go on sale with proceeds aiding the War Effort. No. 7 War Ration Book may be last. Nipawin Bank heist of about $50 000 sparks sport events despite the robbery.
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Saskatchewan
Bank of Montreal
Duck hunting season opens amid plentiful game and heavy shooting
The opening day sees strong duck numbers in the district with 42 local permits issued by Westwood's Hardware. Hunters targeted northern fields with abundant feed and water as the season kicks off amid light shell shortages and a heavy barrage of gunfire.
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Westwood's Hardware
Gratifying Tag Day for Canadian Institute of the Blind
R. W. Dalton reports strong results from the tag day effort for the Canadian Institute of the Blind. Total Saturday collections reached $112.21, $20 above last year, aided by school children canvassing homes and acting as taggers in the streets all day and into the evening.
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R. W. Dalton
Canadian Institute of the Blind
Eastern Star Grand Lodge Officers Visit Russell Chapter
Mrs. Leona Morrison Worthy Grand Matron and Mr. Charles Coats Worthy Grand Patron of Manitoba Grand Chapter visited Russell Chapter on Friday night. Also present were P W G M Mrs. Ellin McDonald and Mrs. Ker Mrs. Street and Mrs. Coates from Winnipeg. Delegations arrived from Dauphin Souris and Birtle. Winnipeg visitors were hosted to tea at Mrs. Walter Needham's home.
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Leona Morrison
Charles Coats
Eastern Star of Manitoba
Russell Chapter
P.W.G.M
Ellin McDonald
Swan River
Ker
Street
Coates
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Souris
Birtle
Walter Needham
Memorial Service for Brig Gen Alex Ross Sept 29
Memorial service is planned for Sunday September 29 honoring Brig Gen Alex Ross honorary president of the Canadian Legion BESS who gave his life in World War I. He is remembered for his service and sacrifice.
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Alex. Ross
The
Canadian Legion
Bess
Volunteers Issue Ration Books In Four Day Session
In the Council Chambers last week Mrs. Payne directed volunteers who issued 1574 No. ration books during a four day distribution. If anyone missed a book an advertisement provided steps to obtain one and a list of assisting volunteers names includes Mrs. Chas. Cameron Mrs. C. Carr Mrs. J. Billingsley Mrs. H. A. Bell and others.
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Payne
Chas. Cameron
C. Carr
J. Billingsley
H. A. Bell
W. Ramsell
C. C. Graham
Jack Shipp
Murray Moore
H. R. Dicketts
Jack Robertson
Harvey McLennan
Jas. Hainstock
D. Vinnell
Nora Dunn
Betty Hancock
Pacific Star Awarded To All Grenadiers
The Pacific Star will be awarded to all Canadian personnel who served in the Pacific Theatre including the Grenadiers who fought at Hong Kong. Winnipeg Grenadiers regardless of rank or decoration are now entitled to wear it with the 39 45 Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service medal.
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Pacific
Hong Kong
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Pacific Star
Shower Held For Dutch War Bride
A shower honoring the Dutch war bride was held with Mrs. Morriseau and Mrs. Tolboom’s daughter Phyllis speaking on behalf of Mrs. Morriseau and thanking attendees for their kindness.
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Mrs. Morriseau
Barn Hit by Lightning Near Russell Causes Close Call
A barn in Russell area suffered a near miss when lightning struck causing a hole in the structure during morning events. Rev R Pierce and the Warden were among those assisting as authorities assessed damage and safety.
Brother of Local Man Dies In Winnipeg
Thomas Herbert Newell, 73, brother of James A. Newell of Russell, died at St. Boniface hospital on Monday September 9. A Winnipeg resident for years, he once managed the Lake of the Woods company before retiring in 1941. Born in Bathurst township Ontario, he spent 25 years at Neepawa and was survived by his widow, a daughter, a sister, and another brother.
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Thomas Herbert W Newell
James A. Newell
Russell
St. Boniface Hospital
Winnipeg
Lake of the Woodning Company
Bathurst Township
Lanark County
Ont
Josing
Neepawa
Rest Room To Have An Official Opening
The Women's Institute announces the rest room is open for public use with Mrs Stayner in charge. An official opening will be held Saturday October 5 with a 25 cent bread and butter tea from 3 to 6 pm plus an apron sale and related items. Support is invited to maintain the facility.
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The
Women’s Institute
Magic by Mouth and Diet Warnings
The Department of National Health and Welfare warns that food shortage or improper diet can lead to health problems. Nutrition authorities emphasize balanced meals and proper intake to prevent malnutrition and related risks.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Record heat grips September with 94 degree days
Summer heat soared to 94 degrees on Saturday and Sunday at CPR station. An unseasonable Monday storm sparked an electric display. Eadcliffe and Inglis districts saw heavy rain while near town only a light shower delayed harvest briefly. Grand Coulee visitors note washout near Clark's farm with exposed shells and a lake origin.
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CPR
Eadcliffe
Inglis
Grand Coulee
Assiniboine Valley
Clark's
Ed. Long
Russell Pentecostal LooF Hall Services in Marchwell
Rev. G F Melmoth leads Russell Pentecostal LooF Hall in Marchwell Sask Sunday devotional 230 pm Friday Bible Study and Prayer 8 pm Worship is grounded in John 4 24 with a call to worship in spirit and truth.
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G. F. Melmoth
Marchwell
Sask
Jno
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Banner Files
Jis
Sue
W. F. Glasman
E A. Leifer
Meachan, Sask
Russell Creamery
London Fair
Council
Joe Loui
Tami Mauriello
Tami
Louis
Done Mauriello
Hosper
Ladies of the Pital Aid
Pease
R. D. Colquette
Country Guide
Canada
C.B.C
Grand Lodge
Eastern Star
R. Pierce
Warden Tere
Pinne
St Jos Coleg
Adana
Ball
Russell Pentecostal
Hall
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