Poor Response To Red Cross Blood Clinic
The Red Cross blood transfusion clinic in Russell Tuesday afternoon collected 185 donations, far below expectations. Local organizations cooperated in registration, serving, equipment handling, and logistics. visiting staff included Miss S Rutledge, Miss A Bannister, Miss M McGill, and others assisting as nurses and aides.
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Red ‘Cross Society
Russell
S. Rutledge
A. Bannister
Change
M. McGill
Z. Kamins
A Becker
W. van de Brink
Kracker
G. Mascette
E. Johnson
E. Sanderman
P. Wiley
Interest Drops in Fastball League Play
Slurvest operations have put the m overfields and the Legion Giants fame was a no contest as each team had to fill in with other players. However even if the remaining games of the schedule are not played interest in the league will assure an early start next season.
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Slarvest
Legion Giants
Attendance Funes Jehovah Witness Assembly at Roblim Community Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses drew large crowds to a three day assembly in Roblim, climaxing Sunday with Toronto district supervisor T R Jones speaking on removing barriers dividing mankind. He described God’s plan for an Edenic, unified world of peace and urged attendees to study the Bible and join the New World Society.
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Roblim
Jehovah's Witnesses
T. R. Jones
Toronto
Jones
Thoratts Witnesses
New York
Visitors Invited to Horticultural Show at Memorial Rink
The Russell Horticultural Society hosts its annual show at Memorial Rink with exhibits ready by 11 am. After judging, doors open to visitors and a collection box aids the show. Alongside flowers vegetables and fruits, the local Art Club presents paintings and etchings for enjoyment. All vegetables and cut flowers will be auctioned to the highest bidder starting at 8:30 pm.
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The
Russell Horticultural Society
Memorial Rink
Millwood Opens New Pool Elevator After Fire of 1966
A memorable Millwood ceremony marked the opening of a new pool elevator. Dennis Trinder of the Millwood Co operative Association spoke, followed by Edmundson of Manitoba Pool Elevators praising the facility. Polloway recalled the association since 1928, the 1966 fire that destroyed the previous structure and 20,000 bushels, and farmers’ cooperation in rebuilding. A ribbon cut, grain weighing initiation by C Bily, and a building tour with coffee and doughnuts concluded the event.
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Millwood
Dennis Trinder
Millwood Co-operative Association
Edmundson
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Polloway
Tana
Millwood Association
C. Bily
L. Ramsay
Rules Of The Road May Soon Be Uniform
Manitoba officials and traffic authorities study a proposed uniform national highway code for Canada. The workshop aims to adapt the US inspired code to Manitoba conditions and advise changes to the Highway Act.
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Manitoba
Jon. C. L. Shanlewarma
Papue Utilities
Conference of Commissions On Uniformity
Canada
Canadian Highway Safety Conference
Sim
Shuttleworth
Training Russell volunteers in fire brigade drill
Twenty or more young men received initial training in firefighting technique forming the nucleus of a Russell volunteer brigade. Capt. J. Munro and Lieut. E. F. Butler of Brandon Fire Dept led a Civil Defence Travelling Fire School with sessions at a beaver dam site and the town fire hall. Lessons covered pump handling fog spray versus straight streams, smoke mask and ladder drills, rope knots for rescue, and a concluding motion picture Train We Must followed by a Q and A.
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Russell
J. Munro
E. F. Butler
Brandon Fire Dept
Civil Defence
Beaver Dam
Munro
Chamber To Commence Fall Meetings August 30
The Chamber of Commerce announces the fall season starts with a meeting on Friday August 1. Members are asked to bring suggestions and prepare resolutions for the Manitoba convention to be held in Brandon early in November.
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Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Brandon
Butter Shortage Seen. Manitoba May Import Next Winter
Manitoba dairy officials report butter stocks lower than year ago due to nationwide production declines. The provincial dairy branch notes a likely need to import butter next winter. July ice cream demand surged 287 percent from last year while cheese output rose 20 percent in the first seven months. Wholesale butter prices rose three cents per pound since July 18, lifting butterfat prices to farmers. Manitoba remains a surplus butter producer with milking cows counted at June 1.
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Pete Aetna Ea Toba
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Canada
Manitoba
C.H. P. Killick
Dairy Ferandy Act
Harvest Yields Report Mixed Despite Drought Hopes
Harvest progress varies by district with swathing done on some farms and combining underway. Some farmers report above average yields from summer fallow while others warn late sown coarse crops may be wasted. Endcliffe district bears the drought’s harshest impact but overall prospects are better than expected after a rainless season.
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Endcliffe
Spy Hill Hobby Fair Showcases 100 Exhibits From Area
The Seventh Annual Hobby Fair and Flower Show at Spy Hill School features displays from Spy Hill Yorkton Binscarth Estevan and Winnipes with arts crafts 4-H clubs Esperanto and veteran crafts. Highlights include 4-H clothing and sewing clubs displays copper tooling map designs and a wide range of pressed flowers lamps jewelry and antique sewing machines. A Cape style banner and a 1684 sundial draw praise while the Esperanto exhibit links to 82 countries. The event runs from 2 to 10 30 pm with local teachers and auxiliary groups catering lunch and refreshments.
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Yorkton
Binscarth
Estevan
Winnipes
Spy Hill
Spy ‘Hill
Welby
Willowvale
Henry Veal
F C Dafoe
M. Crossen
J. Mitten
S. Perrin
Tic Selkirk
Regina
Millwood 4H
Willowwood
Self
Millwood Bluebird -H Clothing Club
France
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Ussr
Japan
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
England
Hungary
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Canada
Us.a
Wolverine Hobby and Historical Society
James Firth
A. R. Plewes
Pennsylvania
York County
Ontario
Joseph Grosson
York Piocer
Woodbridge
Brg
Cromon
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Moosomin
Saskatchewan
Sask
Edith Bedwell
Iceland
E. Bymons
Tom
West of
Delisle
A. C. Scamrow
Dolland
W. Delmage
Hazelse
Tin San
Frank Barrett
Charles Stewart Ramsey
Eng ‘Ang
Rom 'Tin Can Island
South Pacific
Ramsey
Balote
Tonga
London
Eng
J. J. Petracek
C. W. Perrin
George Barker
George’ Perrin
M. Ness
J. Petracek
G.wood
Af Estevan
Shaaron Davis
Carole Mitten
J. Way
E. Symons
F. Barrett
A. C. Scarrow
Amersfeert
F.C. Dafoe
H. Hande
Lena Currie
Annie Cowan
A. Watson
W. Perfin
Pred Hayden
Jean
Hande
J. Bradley
R. Millham
Hazeliste
Sam Magnusson
George Firth
O. Austman
Jack Barker
Merle Plowes
Raf
Brickbats and bouquets for public works road program
The column evaluates district road building policy noting improvements in some areas while criticizing the Russell Inglis by pass survey and ongoing issues with old soft spots on the Russell-Binscarth highway. It warns of wasted funds amid huge provincial highway spending and calls for careful use of money to ensure value.
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Public Works Department
Ines
Rusell-Binscarth
Back To School Weekend Opens With Rain Stop Pageantry
The article notes families returning from holidays as schools reopen at 9 am with mixed feelings from mothers. In Harrowby district a team of stockers worked a 50 acre field during a holiday, facing rain that paused work by late afternoon.
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Harrowby
Band Activities Highlight Russell Ellis Group Performances
For several Sundays Russell Ellis and his band with majorettes have entertained at various venues. They joined mass band concerts in Saltcoats and Langenburg and were a major attraction at Birtle Park last Sunday.
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Russell Ellis
Saltcoats
Langenburg
Birtle Park
Weather report at CP.R. shows warm week
The report for August 12 to 19 records average temperatures around 70.5 high and 49.5 low degrees. Total precipitation for the week totaled 0.18 inch.
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Cp.r
Old timer name plate hints at 1915 owner visit
A dated name plate on a key ring at the office bears the year 1915 and suggests the original owner may visit next week, potentially sharing a story.
Shentag Couple Celebrate Golden 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Shentag of Russell observed their golden wedding anniversary with the entire family present. A detailed report of the event will appear next week.
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John Shentag
Keystone Magazine Showcases Manitoba Tourism Appeal
Manitoba's Know Manitoba Better campaign gains momentum with the new Keystone edition. Hon. F L Jobin unveils a 12 page issue detailing natural resources, industrial growth, and Manitoba as a vacation land. Four regional sections guide readers to northern western eastern and central attractions. Distribution reaches 10 000 copies.
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Manitoba
F. L. Jobin
Idustry and Commerce
Jobin
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