Manitoba Museum adds two ancient fossils to collection
Gordon Rea to represent Ward 6 on the Rural Municipality of Russell council after an election declared Tuesday. Two fossils found locally were identified by Norris Blye of the Manitoba Museum: a cephalopod ammonite from ancient seas and a metatarsal bone of a Pleistocene horse, highlighting Manitoba's paleontological heritage and local discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Rea
Russell
Angus Bennett
Pricillor
Me. Norris-Elye
Manitoba Museum
Dick Mosorondon
Jack Delipper
Foster
Assinibome
Shellmouth
Len Loney
Norris-Blye
Mr. Norris-Blye
Asia
North America
Geology
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
National Museum
Agr Society Holds Post Fair Clinic Meeting
Russell Agricultural Society directors and members met Tuesday night to review the fair results and discuss improvements. Interim financials by J A Burgess showed about 1500 profit for improvements with added classes and prize money. Members favored more entertainment including track events and children's activities. grounds extension and building relocation were proposed. The board plans an earlier annual meeting with Tuesday October 18 set as the date.
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Russell Agricultural Society
Rea
Mervyn Coulter
J. A. Burgess
Iba
Car overturns injure local residents near Benito
On the way to Swan River fair last Friday Mr and Mrs Jas Rea and Miss Ada Spear were bruised and shaken when their car overturned on a sharp turn south of Benito. Harvey McLennan’s car picked up the injured and they were treated at Sacred Heart hospital. Rea suffered facial and chest bruises while Mrs Rea broke her arm. they have since been released and are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan River Fair
Jas
Rea
Ada Spear
Benito
Harvey McLennan
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell Ball Club Shows Strong Progress Under New Coaches
Under new management by Fd. Long and Bill Patterson the Russell Senior Ball Club has won six of eight, beating Binscarth 10-9 at Rossburn fair to take second money, and sweeping Inglis 6-2, Shell Valley 3-2, and Shortdale 4-1 to win Shell Valley tournament. They also defeated Hollar 9-1 at Ingleside and edged Binscarth 5-4 to reach the Ingleside final, where Ingleside won 3- score. Line-up includes Thom, Kendel, Jack Thom, Collins, Davidson, Mather, Whitmer, Glasman, Glasman, Berthelet, Johnson, Petterson, Wishart.
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Fd. Long
Bill Patterson
Russell
Rossburn Fair
Binscarth
McConnell
Shell Valley
Inglis
Shell Valley Aces
Shortdale
Ingleside
Hollar
Bill Thom
Fred Kendel
Jack Thom
Ronnie Collins
Jerry Davidson
Jack Mather
Lawrie Whitmer
Larry Glasman
Marshal Glasman
Lou Berthelet
Frank Johnson
Walter Johnson
Doug Petterson
Elgin Wishart
July Russell Council Meeting Reports City Actions
Regular Russell council sessions in July saw Acting Mayor Gillespie chair the early meeting with Bicknell Clement and Margetts present. Mayor Mather’s return from Scotland restored full strength for the month’s final session. Accounts totaling 1288.21 and 1812.17 were approved, gravelling costs dominating the latter. Land sales to William Titian and Matthew Walko set prices and conditions, with builds required within a year. The revision court for the general assessment roll was postponed to September 14 at 8 pm from August 17. Council representatives Mather and Margetts to attend a chamber meeting on year-END planning.
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Russell Own
Gillespie
Bicknell
Clement
Margetts
Mather
Scotland
William Titian
Matthew Walke
Titian
Walko
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Prize Winners At Russell Fair 1948
Russell fair exhibitors won top awards on July 22 23 including heavy draft and four horse teams in wagon events. Winners listed span horses cattle dairy cattle sheep swine poultry and crops with names like W Rice A Coulter G Robinson McRae and Son Binscarth Foxwarren Russell and Roblin among others.
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G. Robinson
L. Cusitar
A. Coulter
W. Rice
C. Cusitar
R. Christopher
Memorial Rink Work Resumes As Winter Nears
Local interest notes material work has begun again on the Memorial Rink with contractor Dupont stating crews will stay until completion. Officials foresee an up-to-date skating and hockey facility for winter, with Legion rooms on the second floor and a proposed local museum to start small and potentially grow as an attraction.
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Dupont
Legion
Harvesting Underway as Wheat Prospects Look Bright
Harvesting has begun in parts of the district with early barley cut and wheat crops showing promise. Notable fields include those on the farms of Dave Cusitar Gordon Rea and Chas Adolphe despite some damage from aphids.
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Dave Cusitar
Gordon Rea
Chas. Adolphe
Record of Farm Equipment Display at Russell Fair
A local display showcased farm machinery and equipment worth 189000 dollars at the Russell fair this year. Visitors praised the display as the best they have seen and dealers received congratulations for their efforts.
Seniors and Juniors Clash in Town Baseball Showdown
A heated town dispute over which team is superior will end Friday evening as the Senior Thom Brothers face the Junior Berthelet and Keating at the local diamond. Game starts at 6:30 with admission 4s 2d amid betting odds favoring the Juniors.
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Thom Bros
Berthelet
Keating
It Pays to Advertise Codfish and Hen Rhyme
A verse on advertising value contrasts a prolific codfish with a diligent hen. It notes the hen’s actions pay off while the codfish remains silent, illustrating the adage that it pays to advertise.
Commuters in a Rattletrap Near London Wit
Three slightly deaf men driving from the north of London in an old car debate their location near Wembley. One asks if they have reached Wembley, another quips Thursday, and the third proposes stopping for a drink. The gag hinges on misheard cues and a punchline.
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London
Tom
Wembley
Harry
Bill
Bake Sale Ledger of Housewares and Desserts
A fragmented list of bake items and associated hostess names from Mrs Luba and others, including banana bread, cream puffs, fruit cake, sunshine cake, pies, angel cake, gingerbread, doughnuts, cookies, tarts, and pies. Names show multiple contributors such as Mrs Chuchmuch Mrs Drever Mrs Light and others, with continuations noted on page 3.
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Luba
Chuchmuch
Drever
H. Gillespie
J. C. Haas
Hoffman
McLeod
1S. Smith
R. Bérg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Ball Club
Russell Fair
C. Slasman
McRae
Hayfield
L. Love
N. Nickels
McRze
H. Nikkels
Mrs. Williamson
Miss C. Cusitar
Miss Mather
Dale Juice
Gavin Coulter
G. Williamson
J. Campbell
McRae and Son
Falloon
Foxwarren
G. Ringland
Jamieson and Son
Ward Bros
V.R. Falloon
A. S. Falloon
V. R.falloon
Jamieson
Ringland
V. R. Falloon
W. R. Falloon
Jamieson & Son
A. S. Krama
W. Dunn
J. J. Dunn
J. Dunn
Heifer
G._ Robinson
Robinson
Anitoba Aberdeen Angus
C. H. Webster
L. Beau
Doin
C. Glasman & Son
H. Webster
Rosette
C. H. . Webster
C. Glasman
Glasman & Son
C.H. Webster
Calved Heifer
C. Glasman &Son
A. Couter
Bank of Canada
Smellie Bros. & Co
A.wishart
Alex Hay
George Ross
Alex. Hay
Hay
Deepdale
Geo. Eshelby
Ward
Mike Luba
Lorne Pettitt
Kingdon
Joe Chuchmuch
M.todoruk
J. Chuchmuch
E.4. Kingdon
W. H. Schwalm
Joe Plumb
G.freier
Mike Todoruk
R. Berg
M Todoruk
G. Freier
M. Luba
John Titian
Harvey Kingdon
E. Kingdon
Mary Matheson
Kinney Hatcheries
Joe’ Chuchmuch
W. J. Pettitt
B. E. Lyons
A Marschall
A. Marschall
Joe ‘Chuchmuch
J. G. Drever
Helen Luba
M. Todoruk
Waucation
Grand Narrows
Lennard
McAuley
Binscartl
Roblin
Makarott
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