Old Bay p erson and neighbors update 1919 and 1929
A collage of small 1919 1929 notes reports lumbering at Old Bay p erson building homes Imperial Oil builds two tanks at Russell to create a regional distributing center in northwestern Manitoba farmer land deals and crop sale prices around $96 per acre L J Swindell buys Ander ee yeer s crop and L Leiter named agent for West Sy eee 30 Years Ago notices of social visits and local events plus a 1959 fire at Birtle and family travels reflects a quiet snapshot of regional life in Russell and environs with community anecdotes and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erson
Mr. Hare
Imperial Oil Co
Russell
Manitoba
L. J. Swindell
J. R. Andereee Yeer
L. Leiter
Marchwell and area social notes from regional visits
Mrs Charlie Arthurson of Chinatawa spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs Ritchie Bryer and relatives while at Brandon attending summer school. Elida Parnell of Yorkton traveled with Mr and Mrs Brie Westerlund to visit Mary Ida Collins at Harowby. Ricky Zentner now at Duval Saskatchewan employed there. Gail and Cindy Hogberg visited Bary Kenyons at Regina. Mr and Mrs Henry Yont and Stan Yont departed Aug 8 for a two week motor trip to Des Moines Chariton Iowa and other US points. Mr and Mrs Ted Krisko and family of Fort William were recent visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Arthurson
Chinatawa
Regina
Henry Yont
Stan Yont
Visi
Des Moines
Chariton
Iowa
United States
Ted Krisko
Fort William
St Lazare Holds 11th Annual Sports Day Highlights Weekend Events
The village celebrated an 11th annual sports day on Sunday August 1 with over 11 100 attendees and fifty ball teams entering. Bal moral Orioles won the invitational baseball tournament, Binscorth took the open, and Badclitte led the fastball events. A midnight arena dance drew about 600 people to music by Andy Dejerbs and his Early Settlers. The event sold all items, with 11136 bottles of pop and 105 gallons of ice cream sold. Attendees came from Dryden Moose Jaw Saskatoon Regina Steinbach St Pierre Notre Dame and nearby areas. Traffic, dust, and parking issues were noted and a planning committee was praised for organizing the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmoral Orioles
Binscorth
Birtle
Badclitte
Andy Dejerbs
Jobin
Asear
Dryden
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Regina
Steinbach
St. Pierre
Notre Dame
Jacques
Fate
Fa Tate
Visitors and residents gather in Binscarth region
Recent visitors and locals frequent the Binscarth area with many trips to Winnipeg Thompson Moose Jaw Saskatoon and Neepawa. Notables include Alec K Meier Jim and Mrs Bill Amy from Vancouver Jim Peters from Thompson Geo Gray of Brandon and Cathy Grace Blakely visiting. Miss Clarrissa Cox remains in Winnipeg General Hospital with Mrs E Balmer in Russell Hospital. Further, Mr Russell Johnston and family travel to Clear Lake with Pash guests Myron Rutley and Karen Vernon BC. Elder guests include Mr and Mrs McLennan Vermillion BC and Harold Furnace Chiniwch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Murray
Alec
K. ‘Meier
Winnipeg
Dave McTier
Jim
Bill Amy
Vancouver
Jim Peters
Thompson
Binscarth
Geo. Gray
Brandon
Clarrissa Cox
Winnipeg General Hospital
E. Balmer
Russell Hospital
Russell Johnston
Margaret
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Cathy
Russell
Russ Ivey
Clear Lake
John Braendie
Mir
J. ‘A. Pash
Myron Rutley
Karen
Vernon
Elsie. Cornell
Joey Willis
Neepawa
Lora Boucher
Yonketon
Shirley Boucher
Misa
Grace Blakely
P. Robinson
McLennan
Vermillion
B.C
Harold Furnace
Chiniwece
Alex Wass
Jen
Rhonda
Kevin
Elsie Cornell
Marnie
Faéfie ‘Moulson
Foxwarren
Gail
Glynnis Danielson
Last two are recovering and should be home soon
The note wishes a speedy recovery for the last two and mentions they should be home in a few days. It also notes the Tot Eile Metis Association planning an August 1 picnic in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tot Eile Metis Association
Montreal
Danielle Fouillard
West Coast
Rue Deviley
Jean Aland
Mila
Ruperteland
Buster
Binscarth H Estes 4 H Summer Report Highlights Rally Entries
The Binscarth H Estes 4-H Summer Report details attendance at the Russell Roblin Rally with 21 of 52 members and 10 leaders present. It lists judging prizes across clothing units, crafts, and home design, noting Pat Turnbull crowned queen of home design and several members receiving mauve ribbons for display work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Roblin
Debbie Tibbatts
Zarol Perreault
Dorothy Lyon
Anna It
Barbara Dyer
Boucher
Lois Arran
Gloria Pugh
Pat Perreault
Barbara Baker
Home Gray
Margaret
Sharon ‘Ramnie
Brandon
Ares
Carol Rice
Nancy Hutton
Carol Perreault
Janis Thomson
Joy Graham
Jennie Christie
Sonia Shevchuk
Marilyn Ivey
Carol Dreilick
Marlene
Baker
Jane Orsak
Phyllis Gooda
Terry Bryer
Pat Turnbull
Rev. Hutton
Jamie Christie
Hate
Trey
Ace
Aos
Corie Baker
Meagaret Rannie
Corrie Baker
Russell Flowers
Bolts and Saddles Club
Agricultural demonstration yields award and red ribbon
A brief agricultural demonstration earned recognition with a red ribbon and accompanying praise. The event highlighted practical farming methods and community engagement, showcasing a local producer’s efforts and expertise to visitors and judges.
Arrival of Three Girls Mo Cracoute Acne
Three girls are reported arriving at a local facility amid concerns over acne treatment. Officials note preliminary examinations and pending evaluations to determine appropriate care and next steps. The event prompts community health discussions and calls for patient privacy protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracoute
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Russell Fire Brigade
Wm. Clarke
Billa Gritzmacher
Carla Hande
Hlmer Fatteicher
MacNutt
Shelley
Greg Fatteicher
Allan Hande
Bary Mitschke
Lars Roulston
Alberta Yont
Lloyd
Calvin Hande
Bud Patterson
Melville
Budd Landgren
David Schepp
Madge Lake
Alfred Lundgren
Hugo Boreen
Churchbridge
Wer
St. Regis
Dowatons
Marchwell
ST. Lazare
Angusville Gun Club
Angusville
Alan Bauer
Cost
Jim (Tucker) Bauer
Didsbury
Rita
Bauer
W. Thowere
Cathy Boucher
Elaine Bbdnarchuk
Paul Cornell
Harley Sel
Rod and Garth Woods
Jerry Ketcher
H.estes
Bingo Moosomin Fair Grounds
Saskatchewan
Village Motor Hotel
Vikings
AU ‘Th
Peter Amb
Virden Auction Mart
Virden
Man
Nednesday Sale
Nitoba
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