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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 03, 1944

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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.

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...

Russell Agricultural Society

IX Sunday after Trinity Christ Coch arch 11 am

Morning Prayer. pm. Evening Pray.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Walter McKay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ledingham T. Gwilt Rusell Telephone Co Angus The F. G. Richardson Union Bank Russell County Years AG Robert Anderson Silver Peach Russell High School Dent. of Education University of Manitoba Enid Nelson Alma Skeech Allison Rutherford A. ‘Thom A. M. Clee M. Jackson B. Morris George Minshull Russell Women’s Institute Smellie Brooks F. Matheson LC. Boulton Miss Whitmore Inglis W.I Russell WL 0. Liske Mrs. al Bill Hancock Myra Shnider Wilma Martin Woods Jean Hancock Darrel Crawford S. G. Denham Russell Collegiate Bob Anderson Joy Chipping Lawrence Cowling Lorne Davidson Lawrence Gallant Grant Hamstock Merna Hyde Jim Langford Rod Laycock Mavis Loney Bill McIntosh Ferne McLaughlin Margaret McLennan Parke McNeil Wilmer Mink Billie McLeod Lyle Schwalm Clarence Simms George Smellie Mavis Strugnell P Tob Thomar Petty Thickett Leonard Wowk Marjorie Wowk Grace X— Dlent Ted Armstrong Joyce Cartwright Gordon Garnett Ginny Gillespie Merle Forsyth Ruth Hoffman Mildred Jackson Marion Kent Brooks Lamb If Doreen Matheson Bob McIntosh Mh Mery Misgtur George Simms Jackie Adolphe Margaret Bryant Orville Clee Alyce Dunn Louise Garnett Wasyl Lapka Anne Wiseman Beth Breckenridge Ruth Broadfoot Nora Dunn Betty Hancock Thora Honey ‘Petty McCracken Ruth McLeod Lyla Mink Zohn David Organ Margaret Robertson Grace Simms Wallace von Hagen Betty Werschler Dorothy Whitmer Arold Fair Board T. A. Crerar Olya Alex. McDonagh Anothor Russell J Mr. Barry Manitoba Wilson Stuart Garson Pretier Hary J. H. Evans Agiculture Brandon Anzusville Ottawa the New Sempapers of Canaday Jim Greenblat Prices Board Maritime Provinces Gaspe Peninsula Quebec Ontario Muskoka Mantobe Saskatchewan Alberta United Kingdom Old Country Gardiner Astbury Ad the Bank Jack Thom RAF Azores P. O. Ellis Regina A. G Smellie Russell Lodge Pantene Dea Prices and ‘Trade Board W. A. MacQuare the Services Administration
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