Old Time Notes From Russell County Chronicle Exhibits Local Life
A collage from Aug 1909 to Aug 1994 items notes and events in Russell area. Mentions building projects like Ledingham block and new hall grounds for the Agricultural Society, rifle cup winner F G Richardson, tax issues with Hudson Bay Company, school exam results, descendants gathering, and community performances. Includes aging references to heat, wheat crop damage, and evolving times in a developing region.
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Privy Council
Hudson’ Bay Company
Meeting reviews and suggests improvements for Russell fair
Directors and members of the Russell Agricultural Society met last Thursday to review the recent fair and reunion. They voiced shortcomings such as policing of the grounds and concession frontages and tabled forming special committees for future coordination for consideration by the next directorate. The secretary reported that all...
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Russell Agricultural Society
IX Sunday after Trinity Christ Coch arch 11 am
Morning Prayer. pm. Evening Pray.
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Arch
Casualties Rise Among Canadian Troops in France and Italy
Casualties mount as heavy fighting in France and Italy involves Canadian forces. Over the past week William Thickett of Brightside is reported killed in Italy. George Hodgkins of Russell is missing after air operations. Sid Allen is wounded in France on July 21. Jen McLennan is wounded in France.
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France
Maly
William Thickett
Matthew Thickett
Brightside
Italy
George Hodgkins
Chas. Hodgkins
Russell
Sid Allen
Geo. A. Allen
3Ien McLennan
G. S. McLennan
Russell Collegiate Results Announced
S G Denham, principal, announced the Russell Collegiate results with brief remarks on student performance and future steps for improving academic standings.
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Russell
Old Timers Reunion at Russell Fair Celebrated
Letters from former Russell residents praise the 1944 Old Timers Reunion and 60th anniversary fair. Contributors from Grandview, Gilbert Plains, Dauphin and Roblin recall friendships, the parade and chess pageant, with gratitude to the Fair Board and local hosts for a celebrated event in Manitoba.
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Russell Agricultural Society
H.R. Barry
Fetary
Friginal
Grandview
Russell
Bob Page
Harvey McLennan
W. J
Annie Stewart
Man
Gilbert Plains
Dauphin
Roblin
Butt Seveal
Russell Trail
Church Notices From Morning Services and Sunday Schedule
The fragment lists Craigie morning prayers at 11 am and Miss B Maxted with Sunday School by post van. At Millwood 3 am Miss Maxted oversees Bishop's Messenger and Sunday School by Past supervisor.
Lewis-Davidson Wedding in Knox United Church Russell
Phyllis Anita Davidson and Horace Mervyn Lewis wed at Knox United Church Russell on July 22. The ceremony featured organist Louelle Leifer and choir, with bridesmaids Gertrude Davidson and R J Irvine. After the reception at the bride’s home, the couple departed for Winnipeg and will reside in Trail BC.
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Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Betty Ebbern
Talisman
Johanna Hill
R. J. Irvine
Winnipeg
Gertrude Davidson
Gerald Hooper
Dropmore
Seoneed Loney
Cousis
Te Ride
John Robertson
Lewis
Wator
Lewis Will Reide
Trail
Ottawa editor surveys Canada wartime homefront and supply
A weekly editor reports on wartime housing policy rationing and industry shifts in Canada. Air Force pilots training rules and recruiting pauses are outlined, with emphasis on producing the best trained crews. Housing construction delays and material shortages are linked to postwar backlog and demand for timber steel bricks and furnaces. Beef export targets to the United Kingdom and rapid beef delivery are noted, plus a split in shipping timelines and pricing impacts.
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Canada
Fower
House of Commons
Agricultural Society warns against vandalism at exhibition grounds
The Agricultural Society warns parents and children about punishments for vandals at the exhibition grounds. The society plans improvements to its buildings but notes money spent on painting and repairs would be wasted if vandals continue to damage property. Children are urged to stay away from the buildings when playing on the grounds.
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Agricultural Society
Old Timers Reunion recalls early fair memories
The Old Timers' Reunion highlighted the first fair sixty years ago with mentions of a first director exhibitor and Mrs Walter McKay as the first lady judge. A limited run of Old Timers' Supplements remains available for those seeking extras.
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Walter McKay
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