Mrs Wonstony Dominates Local Flower Show Honors
The Rus sell and district Horticultural Society held its annual flower fruit and vegetable show at Memorial Arena drawing about 250 visitors. Mrs Wonstony topped in Class A annuals with the Golden Boys award and won the Royal Bank silver tray for top points in Class B vegetables, plus multiple firsts in range fruits small fruits wild fruits and edible fruits. New exhibitors appeared among prize winners and 4 H garden displays plus junior entries rounded out the event.
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Memorial Arena
Russell and District Horticultural Society
M. Wonstony
Royal Bank
M. Wonstongs
Ledingham
W. J. Wolfe
Tim Lee
V. Warman
F. L. Skinner
Peter Pacey
Lyle Fraser
Battleford
Burke Garnett
M. Kawehuk
Bob Amotts
Roblin
Min
Club matches in Russell Golf Club draw for championship
The Russell Golf Club men’s championship uses a double knockout format with winners on the main side advancing toward the title. Early results show upsets including Garnett over Kearns and Drever over Laing, with Gallant and Wilson winning key first rounds and several second-round results reported.
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Russell Golf Club
Burke Garnett
Harvey Kearns
Gallant
Murray Wilson
Garnett
Schentag
Ray
Yankoski
Norman Roinson
Craig
Lloyd Thompson
Don
Harry Way
Don Rowat
Friends Farewell Ferguson Family
A large circle of friends gathered at the Russell Memorial hall Saturday evening to honour Mr and Mrs Gordon Ferguson prior to their departure for Winnipeg. Mr Ferguson has been transferred to the safety division of the Highway Department and the family will leave for that city.
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Russell Memorial Hall
Gordon Feruson
Winnipeg
Ferguson
Safety Division
Highway Department
Nova Scotia trip reveals rich history and sights
The editor and party toured Nova Scotia with Mrs. Sanderson and Barbara, visiting historic sites in Halifax and Dartmouth and exploring Cape Breton. They saw Port Royal Habitation, Fort Anne National Historic Park, Louisbourg Fort, and the Gaelic College, noting ongoing restorations and the region’s tourist appeal.
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Jone
Shottines
Sanderson
Barbara
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cape Breton
Hubbard's Cove
Waite Point Digby Pines
Keltic Lodge
Canada
Port Royal
Champlain
Order of Good Cheer
North America
Haseen
Annapolis Valey
Fort Anne
Louisbourg
Governor’s Wing
Mem ‘Bers
Alexander Graham Bell
Atcords
Russell civic notices and local happenings captured in brief
Local items report Cpl. Gene Blais transfer to Virden RCMP detachment with expected promotion to sergeant. Ron Sidoryk earns $850 Government of Manitoba University Bursary. Dan Olson returns to Russell from Vancouver Island. Junior golf event scheduled this Saturday with 18-hole medal play in three flights. Ladies Golf Club fall tournament set for September 7. Angusville Gun Club hosts weekly trap practice. TB mobile X-ray clinic arrives in Russell next Wednesday and Thursday for free resident testing. Montreal Star reporter Philip Winslow visits town. locals note his piece misrepresents daily life.
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Old & Graham
Legislative Assembly
Gene Blais
Virden
R.cm. Police
Ron Sidoryk
Mike Sidoryk
Russell
Government of Manitoba University
Vancouver Island
Garden of Eden
Dan Olson
Manitoba
Ladies’ Golf Club
Angusville
I Russell
Montreal Star
Philip Winslow
Canada
Birtle-Russell MP highlights grain pricing and road upgrades
Manitoba legislator Harry Graham of Birtle Russell urged action on agricultural transport during the throne speech debate. He pressed for subsidies targeting operating costs on grain to sustain price spread, diversify crops, and support farmers, while noting plant layoffs and possible unemployment in farm equipment manufacturing.
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Harry Graham
Birtle - Russell
Manitoba
Yellowhead
Graham
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Ronnie
W. Johnston
Ruth Russell
Robert Halwas
Heather Skinner
R. Berg
R. Halwas
H. W. Smith
F. Bily
H.E. Way
Mignonett
Phlox
Geo. Eshelby
Susan Wonitowy
H.W. Smith
Robert Arnott
R. Beng
H. E. Way
F. Bix
TTS
Nova Scotia
Dann
Lael
Birtle-Russell
House of Agricultural Transportation
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