Prospects Bright For Good Harvest In Russell District
Farmers in the Russell district expect a good average crop in ten days to two weeks if weather stays favorable. Early swathing has begun, with bumper fields noted in wheat, barley, and oats. Light leaf rust appears minimal. frost damage may be spotty. Delivery quotas start August first at five bushels per seeded acre for wheat and four for oats and barley. Local elevators report strong railway service and near full capacity for quota deliveries. Weather is the key factor, with harvest likely two to three weeks earlier than last year.
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Russell
Bernard Greaves
Mike Ortapowich
Alex Parabee
Gus Ross
Watt Cochrane
Andrew Finga
Hugh Claridge l
Enormous Cost Of Auto Accidents
An analysis shows 1950 figures with 30 000 Canadians injured and 2 700 killed in traffic crashes. In Ontario in 1951 claims reached 23 million with 22 000 injuries and 1 000 deaths. Human factors like speed and wrong driving side dominate causes.
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Toronto
Halifax
Canada
Korea
Ontario
Minedosa votes for waterworks debenture record
Town of Minedosa approves waterworks project by two to one margin, authorizing a debenture issue of 453000 the largest in its history. The piece contrasts private office costs in Ottawa with the modest Auditor General office, highlighting criticisms of government spending and efficiency.
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Minedosa
The
Treasury
Watson Szollar
Commons Public Accounts Committee
Sellar
Ottawa
Mr. Sellar
Central Mortgage
4 Housing Corporation
Wenty-Four
Auditor General
Uig
Selar
Red Cross Leader Appointed to Conference Role
Mr MacAuley, former chairman of the Central Council of the Canadian Red Cross Society and past president of the Manitoba Division, was named to a conference role in Toronto. He served two and a half years with the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
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Red Cross
Toronto
MacAuley
Central Council
Canadian Red Cross Society
Manitoba
Society
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Annual Report From Russell Athletic Council
The Russell Athletic Council presents its annual report and financial statement for the past year to residents of Russell and district. The reorganization elected President J. E. Wilson and other officers. activities focused on winter sports, especially figure skating and hockey for junior levels, with notable programs and an ice show The Pied Piper of Hamelin. The council thanks volunteers and supporters and looks to another year of service.
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Russell Athletic Council
Russell and District
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Women's Institute
The
Chamber of
Figue
Roberta Cochrane
Gloria Pacey
W. McNaughton
Winnipeg
Athletic Council
Hamelin
Rupert Whitehead
Skanig
Comig
Jo Anne Cross
Glen Durston
W. J. Patterson
Jack Thom
Barry Coulter
Jim Patterson
Allan McCulloch
Elks’ Lodge
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
R. Hoar
Crosby Couple Celebrate 62nd Wedding Anniversary
Crosby residents Francis William Robinson and his wife Hannah celebrate 62 years of marriage with visits from 23 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Born in London, Mr Robinson came to Canada in 1888 and married in 1890. the couple lived in Crosby before retiring to Binscorth and later moving to their daughter’s home.
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Francis William Robinson
Crosby
Cecil Symonds
Winnipeg
Walter Ireland
Ingleside
Jack
George
Tom
Philip
Norman
Hobinson
London
England
Canada
Birtle
Hannah Jones
Shropshire
Binscorth
Transfusion Clinic Sees 155 Donors in Russell Visit
Manitoba Red Cross blood transfusion unit visited Russell at Memorial last Thursday afternoon and collected 155 donations from town and district residents. The fully equipped mobile unit, led by Douglas Stewart, included nurses, drivers, technicians, and local volunteers who registered donors, prepared equipment, and served lunch. Prior fundraising by local groups preceded the visit.
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Russe
Manitoba Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Mediate
Red Cross
Douglas Stewart
Manitoba
Stewart
Transfusion Service
Russell
Hereford cattle breeder remembered in local life
Mrs Ketana and Mr Robinson are praised for active life and breeding Hereford cattle. Mr Robinson won prizes at numerous fairs for his cattle, reflecting his prominence in the local agricultural community.
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Ketana
Robinson
133 Classes For Gardeners Show At Russell
The Russell district horticultural show features 133 classes in five sections including vegetables fruit cut flowers and ladies only house plants and arrangements. Awards total $10 for overall winner $5 for runner up plus trophies and nursery plant prizes. Entries due before 6 pm the day before and exhibits in hall by 11 am show day.
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Russell and
Russell Memorial Rink
Spontoral Society
F. L. Skinner
R. G. Ledingham
E. W. Robertson
J. Silver
Russell Horticultural Society
Kiwanis Club
Robertson Brothers
Cigarette Consumption Per Capita by Canada Britain United States
Annual per capita cigarette consumption is 1200 in Canada 1400 in Britain and 2400 in the United States. The figures show higher consumption in the US compared with Canada and the UK.
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Canada
Directors Visit Rivers by Manitoba Division Board Members
A photograph shows the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Division, Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, visiting the Canadian Joint Hammond division office. Officials listed include Secretary Mr. Hutar, Russell Banner, Ge G Wiel, Sel kirk Enterprise, T. E. Wilkins, Killarney Guide, and HA. Wallace from Cartwright Review.
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Manitoba
Assortation
Deschamps Celebrate Silver Wedding During Sinclair Family Gathering
Five generations gathered at Mr and Mrs Adams home in Sinclair as their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mr Joe Deschamps of Winnipeg marked their silver wedding anniversary. The gathering included the 87 year old Mrs Agnes Bullock of Reston, the great great grandmother of two month old Debra Deschamps of Russell.
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Adams
Sinclair
Joe Deschamps
Winnipeg
Agnes Bullock
Reston
Debra Deschamps
Russell
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Orioles
Russell Memorial
Legion
Elks
Kiwanis
W. Fenton
T. Ac
Veschamps
Darey
Delbert
Anne
Daryl
C.W.N.A
Rivers
Mrs. Deschamps
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