Hail Damage Strikes Farms East of Russell
A severe hailstorm east of Russell damaged crops along a ten mile by one to three mile strip south of Silverton and Angusville. About forty farmers were affected, with twenty six claims showing losses from 30 to 100 percent. Notable casualties included Don Smith, Arthur Jackson, Pete Prosavitch, Pete Mlynk, and others, with total losses likely a serious setback and adjusters due to inspect insured crops this week.
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Silverton
Angusville
Don Smith
Arthur Jackson
Russell
Pete Prosavitch
Pete Melnyk
Tom Derkach
Stan Dufrat
Tony Drosdoski
Arthur Pettitt
Leonard Minshull
Joe Bart
Paul Pushka
Dick Forrest
Lewis
Rodney
Alvin Nield
Mike Kostuik
Albert Berney
Bert Me
Polio Precautions Issued After Manitoba Outbreaks
An August 6 Technical Advisory Committee meeting chaired by Dr. J. D. Adamson outlined polio activity in southern Manitoba with 21 municipalities reporting isolated cases mostly under ten. They urged universal precautions including staying home when exposed, hygiene, fly control, avoiding polluted water, and delaying tonsillectomies while poliomyelitis is present.
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Manitoba
J. D. Adamson
Montmorency Falls Marks Canada's Highest Fall
Montmorency Falls in Quebec stands at 114 feet making it the nation's tallest waterfall, nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls. The landmark draws visitors seeking dramatic scenery and a close view of the torrent from the surrounding park.
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Montmorency Falls
Quebec
Canada
Niagara
Canada Hosts Red Cross Delegates in Canadian Flair
Delegates at the 18th International Red Cross Conference in Toronto enjoy a distinctly Canadian program. They receive a ten gallon hat and an Indian headdress, witness frontier shows on Matt Kenney’s ranch, visit Hart House, and tour Canadian homes and shops. An Indian delegate buys cowboy apparel and grandchildren’s items, while others explore Canadian furs and local crafts.
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Toronto
Andre Francois-Poncet
France
Weston
Francois-Poncet
Six Nations
Matt Kenney
Red Cross
Yacht Club
Ray Lawson
Oakville
Hart House
J. C. Fraser
Fraser
Canada
Home
Millwood and Woodstock S D gain notice at RM council
At the Russell RM council meeting on August 12 both Millwood and Woodstock School Districts received attention. Tenders will be invited for Woodstock building and site, Millwood to receive 1000 dollars for building purposes. A 300 dollar sale to Vernon Otto was recorded, and Fred Daum’s bid for NE 16-21-29 was refused. The clerk will contact the Administrator of Estates about NW 20-19-28 assessment, with Court of Revision to consider it. Insurance on the patrol and accounts totaling 11953.26 were approved for payment. Hudson Bay Routes Association renewal approved. Court of Revision of the Electors' Roll set for October 14.
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Millwood
Woodstock
RM. ‘of
Russell
S.W
Vernon Otto
Fred Daum
Wote
Isnsurance
Mown
Hudson Bay Routes Association
Crowded crowds scarce as Banner County League games draw few
In Banner County Fastball league action crowds are small despite exciting games. Craigie edged the Orioles 7-4, then the All Stars rallied to tie 12-9 but allowed three late runs. Orioles vs Endcliffe is slated Friday, weather permitting the All Stars may fill in. Sunday hosts second league tournament at Silver Beach with six teams likely, including Bin scorth, Harrowby, Craigie, Endcliffe, and Russell Orioles and All Stars.
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Banner County
Craigie
Orioles
All Stars
Endcliffe
Silver Beach
Binscorth
Harrowby
Eadcliffe
Russell Orioles
Boy Scouts Complete 10 Day Camp In Riding Mountain Park
Nine Russell Boy Scouts plus Scoutmaster Constable John Farmer returned from a ten day camp at Bob Hill lake in Riding Mountain National Park. The group built tents, fishing gear, a raft, signaling towers, and a log pier while cooking over open fires. Park warden J Hyska guided the boys through forest, lakes, and wildlife including elk visits and nightly coyote sounds.
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Russell Boy Scout
John Farmer
Riding Mountain National Park
Bob Hill Lake
Deep Lake
Wilds
J. Hyska
Time To Consider Folly Of Crime
John William Cochrane of Winnipeg was jailed six months by Magistrate G A Lauman in police court for attempted robbery at the Russell Pool Room. He fled when Miss Halia Parasuik cried out but returned money after confronted by Constable J Farmer.
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Fmute
Shell
Russell
Vera Bodnar
Cen
R.C.M.P
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Elphinsatone
Roblins
Rcmp. Corp
Baillie
Winnipeg
John William Cochrane
G.A. Lauman
Russell Pool Room
Cochrane
Paul Parasuik
Halia Parasuik
Const. J. Farmer
RCMP
Maple Cove Returns to Pacific Service as War World Vessel
FAR EAST BOUND: The 10,000 ton cargo vessel Maple Cove becomes the first company ship to return to Pacific service. From Montreal, she sails to Vancouver to complete cargo, with routes to Tacoma Seattle Vancouver Yokohama Kobe Manila Cebu Hong Kong Nagoya. Staples Cove will join later for monthly service. former Beaverdell and Beavercove will sail anew with All-Canadian crews onboard.
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Canadian Pacific Steamships
Maplecove
Montreal
Vancouver
Tacoma
Seaittle
Yokohama
Kobe
Manila
Cebu
Hong Kong
Nagoya
Staplecove
Mapleden
Beaverdell
Beavercove
Japan
Water supply study prompts local testing plan
Mayor A Mather and W W Wilson explored marsh country north east of Russell seeking a future town water source. They found a spring water supply but plan testing to assess flow from a potential well at the site, urging early consideration.
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Russell
A. Mather
W. W. W. Wilson
First Grain Delivery Reaches Russell Elevator
First delivery of new grain arrived in Russell on Wednesday as Mike Woroneski brought Oli barley to the UGG elevator. The early variety is not expected to urge other farmers to rush harvest until maturity.
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Russell
Mike Woroneski
UGG
Bell Brothers pullet sets four month record in laying
A Bell Brothers pullet from Angusville laid eggs at four months minus one day. Mrs Geo Bell compares this with a Kinney Hatcheries origin for their pullets in Russell as of March 25. Dismantled Crowe Lumber shed site readied for a new yard. Followers of Henry in the comic strip get a note. Silver Beach fishing yields fair catches. Allan Johnson’s Shellmouth boy nets bass and pike with gear costing under a quarter. Traffic tie up looms if weather stays fine and combines move out. Gravel touch ups on rus sell to binscarth No 4 and Erickson highway.
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Bell Brothers
Angusville
Geo. Bell
Mr. Green
Kinney Hatcheries
Russell
Henry
Silver Beach
Allan Johnson
Shellmouth
Traffic Toll June Motor Accidents In Manitoba
A June traffic report shows 332 injured and 12 killed in Manitoba crashes. Overall injuries rose 224 percent from 1951, with Winnipeg area injuries down 135 percent for June and 175 percent lower for six months. Outside Winnipeg fatalities up 182 percent and injuries up 324 percent.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Hollywood Songwriter To Visit Angusville
Alexander Chuchmuch of Angusville, a recognized songwriter, will receive a visit from noted African composer Ken Watkins arriving from California. Watkins has written songs including Santa Claus Polka and Blacksmith Blues and will collaborate with Chuchmuch on a new piece Let By Gones Be By Gones.
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Alexander Chuchmuch
Angusville
Ken Watkins
Mr. Chuchmuch
California
Mr. Watkins
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Leopold Macley
Central Council
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Paramita R. Abdoerachman
Soemarno Sasroatmodjo
Millwood S.D
National Park
Farmer
Ronny Astbury
Earle Berg
Donald Eshelby
Nathan Fenton
Donald Forsyth
Garry Genaille
Acl ]Glasman
Nestor Halowsky
Daryl Halwas
Charlotte Bronte
Crowe Lumber Co
Binscarth
No. 4
Here
Erickson Highway
Hollywood
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