Years Ago Highlights From Russell News
A collage of notes recalling events from 1904 to 1934 in Russell Manitoba. Trade shows cattle shipments, threshing outfits, church moves, new stations, overseas drafts, baby competition winners, club fairs, ministerial arrivals, dances, and church anniversaries are summarized with names like Thos Almack Geo Edmison J N Bottmley H L McGill and Rev T A Bailey RC Smellie and Ruby McMurray among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almack
Roblin
Sepaurator
Geo. Edmison
Presbyterian Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
Brandon
Angusville
J. N. Bottmley
Manitoba
Vancouver
Edward R
H. L. McGill
Russell
Boys and Girls Club
Ritelland
Murray Cochrane
John Zrudle
Elsie Pagan
Harry Leifer
Phylis Reed
Carrie Adolph
A. Ledingham
M. Calvert
Marfret Stewart
Laura Hill
Bertha Morris
Ethel Brown
Edith Pettitt
Minniska and
Silverton
T. A. Bailey
Minniska Church
J. Hunter
Binscorth
Eleanor McLennan
Olive McDonald
E. Davidson
Natie Davidson
W. B. Amos
N. R. Park
C. Middleton
P. Houck
Reading
Huddlestone
Dr. Graham
Manitoba Livestock Credit Association
Knox United Church
Ruby McMurray
Christ Church
E. C. de Balinhard
H. Clee
Obituary notices for Mrs Clara A Fox and Mrs Henry Smith
Funeral service held for Mrs Clara Augusta Fox who died at home on September 21 in Russell. She lived in Canada since 1913, travelled Europe, and is survived by son Andrew and daughters Clara Renee, plus two Swiss sisters. Interment at Russell cemetery. Also, Mrs Henry Smith, 76, died in Sacred Heart hospital after illness. Funeral at Christ Church, Russell, with burial beside her husband, left four sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara A. Fox
Clara Augusta Fox
Knox United Church
J. E. McNeill
Russell Cemetery
A. K. E. McLennan
J. W. Currie
Jas. Newell
Jas. Burgess
George Sparrow
Frank Robertson
Rely Eve Nung
Bernard Fox
South America
Mr. Fox
Canada
Winnipeg
Hamiota
Russell
Henry Smith
Sacred Heart Hospital
Christ Church
Old Village
Oxfordshire
States
Russell District
Town
Andrew Strachan
Port Arthur
Ont
England
Mary
Nominations close for Student Council as voting nears
SCARLET thd GOLD reports nominations for Student Council closed last Friday and voting is set for Friday September 29. A new Cadet training exercise was added. A girl noticed boys crawling on the grounds before noon last week. Pines of Grades 7 through 12 form two Red Cross groups led by Miss Hearn and Miss Fulton. Boys embrace volleyball, with much shouting and cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Appreciation From RCAF Harvest Worker in District
A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force serving in harvest work in your district expresses appreciation for local support. The message thanks residents for assistance and goodwill during the assignment period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Banner
RCAF
Reeve J Rea Honored by Russell Citizens
Sgt W A Beaton of No 3 Wireless School Winnipeg extends best wishes to reeve J Rea and the progressive Russell community for hospitality and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bp.oe
J. Rea
Russell
Sgt
W. A. Beaton
No. 3 Wireless School
Winnipeg
Four Manitoba Town Plans Studied In Rural Study
A Manitoba report by E W Thrift selects Morton Killarney Russell Minne dosa for town planning study. It outlines two layouts per town showing current and ideal long term plans, traffic by passes, arterial and feeder roads, park networks, and school routes. It urges public awareness, hospital sites, and coordinated rural development with emphasis on safety and improved services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Sys E. W. Thrift
Architecture and Fine Arts
University of Manitoba
Provinial
Citiagns
Killarney
Minnedosa
Morden
Canada Year Book 1943 44 Ready for Distribution
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics announces the 1943 44 Canada Year Book authorized by Minister James A. MacKinnon. War economy delayed last year. the new edition covers two years with space saved by references to earlier volumes. Cloth bound price two pounds. paper bound copies set aside for clergy students and teachers at one dollar each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
James A. MacKinnon
Trade and Commerce
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Ottawa
Weekly Edi editor reviews Ottawa wartime finance and drafts
Ragged item details Ottawa banking deposits rising to 2.264 billion and total deposits to 4.083 billion, with a 761.6 million year‑over‑year gain. It notes Seventh Victory Loan drives starting Oct 23 led by Isley, aiming to raise 1.3 billion. War costs projected at 6.5 billion, plus monthly and daily spending figures, amid conscription prosecutions and household dress regulations for children and fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Isley
RETURNING FLIGHT OFFICER HOME TO RUSSELL
War news from Russell notes Flight Lieutenant William Parry DFC injured overseas returns to Canada and arrives this weekend. Soldiers Gordon Naylor wounded in France with Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Major T S Brownlee resumes civilian practice. Community updates cover Victory Loan prep, mailing list for Overseas Parcel, convalescent Julian Yankoski, stamp drive, Christmas homecoming, local souvenirs, and Barnyard Frolic event highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. R. Parry
Canada
Russell
Tee Wee
Gordon Naylor
William Naylor
France
Gordon
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Mather
T. S. Brownlee
Army
Regina
Julian Yankoski
Winnipeg
Smes Dodds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scarlet
The
Russell Vets
Elks
Jackson's
Wermee Eecey
Jim Greenblat
T ‘Anployesr
Royal Bank
Overseas Parcel Committee
E. E. Thompson
Russell Streets
Victor Moore
Arthur Moore
Arthur
Hitler
Maintreet
Rosemary Lass
E. J. S. Honey
Elks ‘End
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