Annual Fair Sees Record Growth Despite Slower Attendance
The Agricultural Society's annual fair featured strong harness racing with several heats and near records, while exhibits and livestock drew steady crowds. Local drivers and teams delivered thrilling finishes as track conditions aided fast times, though attendance softened slightly from previous years.
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Muscum Premage Ase Sk Ning
Agricultural Society
Hornessmen
Pall Fields
McIntyre
Hazel
Pride
Ed. Oliver
Ted Gagnon
Bob Page
Beaver
Queen
Margie Kirk
Chuck Lewis
Welwyn
King McCreary
E. Oliver
Tory
H. Tracey
Kantara Moon
E Oliver
Highland ‘Thunderbird
Dave O'Dare
Shetlands
Frank MacDonald
C. Grey
Miller
Kyle
Sask
Miller Centre
Lyons
McCreary
Blood Drive at Russell’s Hall Seeks Donors Today
Save A Life Today announces a Red Cross blood donor clinic at Russell’s Community Hall on August 1 from 4 to 9 pm. Donors need not register in advance and are welcome to contribute, as donating can save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Russell's
Judges Tour District For Good Roads Association Event
A district judging tour featured about 18 000 attendees exploring road and drainage projects. Cars and divers were supplied free by sponsor firms Kane Equipment Armco Drainage and Powell Equipment to support the event.
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Judges Tour District
Good Roads Assoc
Ing
Ema
Centeatroducts
Kane Equipment
Armco Drainage
Powell’ Equipment
Property Sales And Building Permits In Local Town
Four property sales occurred in the new development area while the council approved building permits for three new homes totaling about 140000 in value. Purchases include Leary Dyck of Silverton for a 50 foot lot and frame dwelling, Nick Boryskavich of Ingusville for a 50 foot lot, and Bob Thom for a 50 foot lot. An additional 20 feet was sold to Arnold Minish. Permits cover remodeling of the pool room building and alterations in the Wilson Block plus removal of a frame garage. Municipal meetings discussed town property options and tax roll adjustments with several accounts approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wring Jay
Alice
Leary Dyck
Silverton
Nick Boryskavich
Ingusville
Bob ‘Thom
Arnold Minish
John Sorens
Wilson
A. KE. McLennan
Egular
W. W. W Wilson
Burgess
Shipp and
Garnett
Cornerstone Laid By Bishop Hors at Inglis Service
The ceremony was led by Bishop Hors with Rev. W. Smith Shoal Lake Rev. D. Flint Birtle and Rev. F Reinhardt Inglis Lutheran. visitors from Russell United Church Lutheran and St Matthews joined in a unified service. Ladies of Christ Church Senior Guild and volunteers were thanked for the meal and hospitality concluding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Smith
Shoal Lake
D. Flint
Elderly Housing Fund Acknowledged Receipts and Proceeds
A fragmented entry records receipts including 240.00 from Mr and Mrs G dfcLeod and 20.00 from Proceeds First Bingo. Also listed are 515.02 Fair Day Draw and 488.95 with a note about Canada period 1945 1962 and supplementary labor income.
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Canada
Physical Education Classes Start At Public School Grounds
Miss Jean McKinnon and Brian Pettitt return from the Youth Leaders Training Camp Gimli and will lead boys classes daily 10 to 11 30. Girls begin next Monday at Major Pratt Collegiate 9 to 11 morning sessions through August 23. Contact Miss McKinnon at 387 for details.
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Jean McKinnon
Brian Pettitt
Gimli
Jean
Pratt Collegiate
Miss McKinnon
Full Enrolment At Swimming Classes
Full enrolment at swimming classes at Silver Beach under Mrs Catchpole of Winnipeg continues. Kiwanis Club of Russell sponsors the camp and classes. The Dogs camp opened July 21 with Brian Lorimer Inglis as leader and Mrs Katie Zurwoell as cook. many names listed as registrants. Local Rasell Elks provide camp building accommodation.
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Silver Beach
Brian Lorimer
Inglis
Katie Zurwoell
Keith Davidson
Cracknell
Howie Armstrong
Mark Ross
Ronnie Jackson
Daryl Fingas
Barry Jackson
Wayne Waddell
Claire Mackie
Rae Hamnstock
Miles Glasman
Douglas Davidson
Ted Uhryniuk
Murray Bicknell
Willie Dawidowski
David Cusitar
Greaver Glasman
Weekly Telecast of Canadian Football Schedule Revealed
CKX TV releases a league schedule showing East West games broadcast on TV this season except Toronto. Highlights include Montreal at Hamilton August 10 8 00 Ottawa at Hamilton August 24 8 00 Vancouver at Calgary September 14 11 30 Edmonton at Ottawa October 12 2 00 Calgary at Edmonton October 26 11 30 Edmonton at Calgary November 2 0 30 Grey Cup weekend set for November 30.
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Footall Tang
Toronto
CKXTV
FC Montreal
Hamilton
Ottawa
Calgary
Vancouver
Van
Edmonton
Publicity Maps Promote Highway 83 Tourism North and South
D. K. Zimmerman of Liberal Kansas leads the US Canada Highway 83 Association in marketing a three color map campaign. The blitz targets Canada and Mexico as vacation lands and promotes routes from Swan River in Manitoba to Brownsville Texas, with connections to Mexico City and Monterrey.
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Canada
Swan River
Manitoba
Brownsville
Texas
Mexico
D. K. Zimmerman
Liberal Kansas
Easter Seal Campaign Acknowledgment From Nor ton to Kiwanis Club
W E Norton provincial chairman thanks the Mussel and district committee for a 630.00 Easter Seal contribution. He says the funds will be used for rehabilitation services and that continued support will help the society provide treatment and training for physically handicapped children.
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Mussel and District
W. E. Norton
H. E. Way Kiwanis Club Committee
Police Court Report From Const Jim Rutledge Docket
Local court lists several defendants from Langenburg and area with Liquor Control Act and HTA violations. Fines range from 10 to 100 dollars plus costs for careless driving open liquor and drunkenness on town by laws with several sentences including jail terms for more serious charges.
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Police Report
Const
Jim Rutledge
James|ies
G. A. Louman
Wayne Riley
Langenburg
Sask
John Watt
Art Thiessen
Kane
Man
Willie Bird
Angusville
Dave
Vivy
Birlie
Ernest Demontigny
Binscarth
Winston’ Cooke
Rossburn
Lillian Brandon
Rosie Bone
Vista
Wilbert Cooke
Rossturn
Pearl Mintuk
Mike’ Shingoose
Birdtail
Robert Boyer
Agnes Brandon
Josephine + Boyer
Lillian Bran- ¢Don
Phyllis Ross
Ossburn
Fred Brandon
Ross
Joseph Demontigny
Russell
Garry
Patterson
William Swain
Bredenbury
Gordon Dunfield
Esterhary
Hugh McLare Simpson
Shoaltake
Hugh McLure Simpson
Simpson
Invitation To Show What You Grow
The article outlines a competitive horticultural show featuring vegetables flowers fruits and house plants. It explains planning judging entry submission and exhibit setup including special classes for children and auctioning of produce to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Societes
Horticultural Society
Russell
Know Manitoba Better Tour by 4-H Leaders
Two groups of 90 Manitoba 4-H leaders spent a week on the Know Manitoba Better tour, exploring agricultural, historical, and natural sites in Western Manitoba. George Mentenko, a local 4-H leader, was part of the delegation.
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Manitoba
George Mintenko
Christ Church Senior Guild July Meeting Minutes
The Christ Church Senior Guild met at Mrs. Jim Thickett’s home with eleven members and two visitors. Prayers were led by Mrs. Eshelby, minutes read and adopted. A clothing bale was sent to Oak Lake Mission. Pony raffle tickets were distributed. final draw planned for August 10 during the garden sale. A buffet lunch will follow the cornerstone ceremony on July 21. Next gathering at Mrs. Chas Hodgkins.
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Nrist
Umaren Senior Guild
Jim Thickett
Eshiby
Eshelby
Oak Lake Mission
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H. Ferrar
Goldie Son
Karl Flamon
Mr. Mallen
Cliff Grey
River Band
Heap
Fred Cooper
Flamon
Irish Silk
Barry
Bill Hendferson
Mr. Barry
Frank Ward
Winnipeg
Wes McLeod
Supreme
Hereford
Rankin
Willen Acres
Brandon
Petra
Manitoba Association
Hors
Elderly Housing Fund
Deborah Armstrong
Nency Ross
Wendy Jackson
Janice Katyalok
Betty Ferg
Po Conk
Teegelseth
A Foie
Gloria Pag bin Earth
Ida Marie Collins
Har
The
Rasell
Easter Seal
Art Aegosis
Christ Church
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