Special Prizes For Horticultural Show In Russell
Russell Horticultural Society announces prizes for its Vegetable Flower and Fruit show at Memorial Rink on August 26. Five grand aggregates award $10 and $5 for overall and category winners. entries encouraged with non competitive display by Skinner's Nursery and auction at 10 p.m. to fund the new society.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Memorial Rink
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Russell Kiwanis
Robertson Brothers Garage
F. L. Skinner
R. G. Ledingham
Skinner's Nursery
Manitoba Tourism Sees Sharp July Traffic Rise
Manitoba reports a strong July in tourist traffic led by higher vehicle permits and cross border travel. Minister J McDiarmid notes July long term traffic near 1950 levels with 6175 vs 7098 in 1949 and over 8700 American vehicles crossing the border. Commercial crossings rose to 621 from 408, aided by a flood relief promo. American shoppers buy china linen woollens and silverware with value-focused spending noted.
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Manitoba
Hon. J
McDiarmid
Industry and Commerce
Winnipeg
Brandon
Harvesting Rallyes in Russell District Gains Momentum
Harvesting begins in Russell District as crops mature and producers report progress. John Schwalm of Eadcliffe plans to test a new harvester on O.A.C. barley owned by Adolf Diprick. Swathing spreads across fields, with barley lodging and oats and wheat benefiting from recent rain.
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Russell
John Schwalm
Eadcliffe
Adolf Diprick
Lutheran Chorus To Visit Langenburg
The Lutheran Chorus of Sheboygan Wisconsin will perform two sacred concerts at Christ Lutheran church in Langenburg on August 21 at 7 and 9 pm. Conducted by Martin J. Bangert the choir comprises members from Missouri Synod congregations and will be accompanied by Dr Edward Rechlin of New York, a noted Bach interpreter.
Church Service Schedule for August in Binscorth and Surrounds
Rev. C. W. J. Salmon curate in charge lists no service on Sunday August 20. Sunday August 27 offers 11 am at St Matthews Binscorth and 3 pm at St Georges Foxwarren with 7 pm at Christ Church Russell.
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C. W. J. Salmon
St. Matthews
Binscorth
St. Georges
Foxwarren
Christ Church
Russell
U K Exchange Teachers to Take Canadian Posts
Nine British school teachers will teach in Ontario and British Columbia for a year under an exchange program. They are part of a group of 40 British teachers in Canada for the upcoming school year. Visible in the photo are Mary Lochhead from Cleland going to Victoria Sylvia Lovett from London bound for Midland Ontario and Constance Jones from Walsall going to Toronto.
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Ontario
British Columbia
Canada
Mary Lochhead
Cleland
Scotland
Victoria
Sylvia Lovettt
London
Midland
Ont
Constance Jones
Walsall
Staffordshire
Toronto
Margaret
Manitoba Officials Warn Speed Is Highway Hazard
Manitoba provincial traffic safety director H. B. Baillie warns speed as the major cause of highway accidents across rural and urban areas. He cites 1949 figures with 13,642 convictions for speeding and 40 percent of fatal crashes linked to speed. He urges driving to road conditions and lowering speeds at dusk and in darkness to avoid lengthy stopping distances.
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Manitoba
North America
H. B. Baillie
Baillie
Resignation Seen As First Break In Coalition Party
The article notes Deputy Premier Errick Willis resigning from Manitoba's coalition government and discusses potential effects on party unity. It covers comments from Premier Campbell and other PC members, plus reactions from Liberal and Conservative figures about ongoing coalition support. It also reports on Russell Garden Club garden judging led by Agricultural Representative John Forsyth with top scores by Bruce Mintenko and Violet Liske.
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Russell Garden Club
John Forsyth
Bruce Mintenko
Violet Liske
Lorne Pettitt
Roy Pettitt
Jack Pettitt
Gary Dimond
Dick Mosorandon
Clifford Muir
Donald Forsyth
Nellie
Arthur Birstow
Harry Pettitt
Extension Department
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Russell Horticultural Society
Errick Willis
Manitoba
Progressive Conservative Party
Brandon
Willis
Campbell
R. S. Clement
Russett
Turtle Mountain
Gary Schwalm Tops Endcliffe Gardens Garden Club
Gary Schwalm led the Endcliffe Weed Free Garden Club judging with a score of 89 from agricultural rep John Forsyth. Verne Schwalm was second with 88, Wayne Kentel third with 75, Pat Pagan 87, Wilbert Kleebaum 85, Doris Liske 84, Walter McFadden 84, Herman Kleebaum 84, Lorraine Kentel 83, and Glyn Wileman 78 in a weeklong evaluation.
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Endcliffe
John Forsyth
Miss Liske
Miss Witty
Extension Service
Gary Schwalm
Verne Schawlm
Wayne Kentel
Pat
Pagan
Wilbert _ Kleebaum
Doris Liske
Walter McFadden
Herman Kleebaum
Lorraine Kentel
End Glyn Wileman
First Man on Scene Advantage Across Business Fields
In nearly every field of business enterprise, the first man on the scene holds a major edge over competitors. The opening mover gains quicker access to opportunities, customers, and information, shaping outcomes before rivals can respond.
Public Urges Speed Control In August Campaign
Baillie noted July and August see the worst speeding offences and stated the August effort aims to raise public awareness of speed control measures.
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Baillie
Princess Elizabeth's Daughter Born in Britain
News from Britain reports the birth of a daughter to Princess Elizabeth and Philip Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday. The infant becomes third in line to the throne, elevating the royal family status. Nearby, Bruce McKenzie of Morris visits Russell, discussing his flood tour and Farmers' Protective Association leadership.
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Great Britain
Stork
Elizabeth
Phillip
Duke of Edinburgh
Canada
Russell
Bruce McKenzie
Morris
Red River Valley
Farmers’ Protective Association
Battle over North Main lane reshapes half century block
A local fight in the North Main business section last week altered a back lane that has served the block for fifty years, with a winner changing traffic flow and local access.
Palatial Residence Sparks Street Extension Talk
In Russell the south end sees a mansion under construction that may attract mayor and council visitation. Local contractors Flett, Flett, Clement & Sebaski are expected to request Memorial Avenue extension to the highway to curb the town's housing shortage.
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Memorial Avenue
Flett
Clement & Sebaski
Russell
Barn Dance Draws Large Crowd Near Town
Bernard Greaves hosted a barn dance at his farm just north of town sponsored by the Russell Legion. The event drew a crowd so large the barn could not hold everyone Tuesday night.
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Bernard Greaves
The
Russell Legion
Fishermen from Angusville Net First Lures Near Flin Flon
Fred Pushka and Mike Senko with wives toured the north country for a fishing trip. They returned Monday praising the friendly reception and reporting Fred's five and a half pound lake trout and Mike's two and a half pound catch. Officials note best fishing times as early June or late September.
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Fred Pushka
Mike Senko
Angusville
North Country
Flin Flon
Fred
Mike
Kill the Umpires Shout Sparks Pubishers Debate
A fan submission, unsigned, criticized the Birtle Angusville game umpiring on August 2. The Angusville squad prepared to split a 1 1 draw when the committee called the contest, prompting talk of fan anger and the phrase kill the umps.
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UMPS
Birtle
Angusville
Angusville Boys
Miller Voices Regret Over Cabinet Resignation
W C Miller speaker expresses regret after Mr Willis resigns from the cabinet citing personal grounds. He states four years of close work with Premier Campbell and Mr Willis but disagrees with Campbell's leadership and worries the government loses focus on major issues amid renewed partisan tensions.
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Campbell
Willis
Miller
W. C. Miller
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