Russell's Annual Horticultural Show Sees Fewer Entries
The Russell Horticultural Society held its annual show in Memorial Arena with 20 exhibitors, down from 46 last year, yet quality remained strong in flowers and displays. Total entries reached 369. judging highlighted top winners such as Ada Spear for Led Ingham Trophy, with W Skinner and Mrs Wasslen among flower class victors. A large attendance enjoyed noncompetitive district art displays as buyers flocked to the auction following the event.
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Rusnell Horticultural Society
Memorial Arena
Istrict
W. W. W. ‘Wilson
Sylvia Bryant
Russell
H. Munro
EH. Amstrong
D. Harrison
Dora Fingas
George Anderson
Harry Franklin
Inglis
Bélle Busch
Shellmouth
Mr. Bond
W. C. Honey
R. Berg
H. J. Shipley
George Mintenko
Dave « Harrison
Bill Schwalm
Len Hetherington
Wasslen
Re Beng
Dathlia
T. Jackson
W. Skinner
N. Wasslen
Giadioll
Adatake
Lay
W. Honey
Ada Spear
N. Wassien
G. Bicknell
Allan Beyant
Petunia
Mr. W. Honey
Mrs. Wassien
Phlox
Mrs. W. Honey
Mrs. T. Jackson
Mr. Shipley
N Wassien
Mra W. Honey
Manitoba 4-H Members Visit Minnesota State Fair
Manitoba 4-H members and leaders departed Sunday to return a visit to Minnesota 4-H counterparts who visited Manitoba in July. The annual exchange sends Manitoba youths to the Minnesota State Fair, the largest in the U.S., to exchange views with Minnesota 4-H Club members. Leaders named include Mrs. R. Self of Millwood. selections were based on 4-H records.
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Minnesota
Elks Plan Drive In Event to Aid Sacred Heart Hospital
Elks organize a drive-in fundraiser at the Agri Cultural Grounds on Wednesday evening September 11 to equip Sacred Heart hospital with an anesthetic machine. Cars will view fifteen games with a grand stand option for non-car patrons. A Ford car is the feature prize, with advance tickets offering a $200 draw. The Elks band will perform from 7 30 PM as Heads down is called for the first game.
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Sine Eaks Longe
Sacred Heart Hospital
Elks’ Band
Friday Evening Sessions For Council and Chamber
Town Council and Chamber of Commerce schedule Friday evening meetings in the Elks hall basement at 7 30. Council session was postponed from August 2 and Chamber holds its regular meeting night at month end.
Manitoba Plans Fall Asiatic Flu Inoculation Program
Manitoba will join a national inoculation program to combat an Asia sweeping flu strain. The plan shares costs with the federal government and distributes vaccine per capita to provinces. About 20,000 doses are expected by late September. Frontline workers in hospitals health centers fire and police will be first vaccinated. Health officers across provinces are coordinating plans.
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Manitoba
Asia
Eliott
August Wetter And Colder Than Last Year
Meteorological station at the CPR reports August this year shows more precipitation and cooler temperatures than August 1956. Through Tuesday morning weekly rainfall reached .46 inch, totaling 2.49 inches for the month, slightly above last year's August total. Week average highs were 70.8 and lows 48.5 degrees. Monday morning dipped to freezing at 32 with frost seen on many gardens.
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Steport
C.P.R
Miss Jean McKinnons Visit Highlights Local Travels
Craigie Miss Jean McKinnon visited relatives in Binscarth this week. Foxwarren couple Mr. and Mrs. Geo McKinnon and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Deve McKinnon. Ray Whitmer and family visited Thelma’s mother Mrs. Wilson in Minnedosa. Edward Glasman and family with Louis Ella and Garry spent Sunday at Clear Take. Marion Claridge of Binscarth helped at J. Spencer’s. J A Glanage and wife visited J. Fleet at Anueville.
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Jean McKinnonn
Binscarth
Geo. McKinnon
Foxwarren
Deve McKinnon
Ray Whitmer
Thelma
Wilson
Minnedosa
Eaward Glasman
Louis Glasman
Ella
Garry
Clear Take
Marion Claridge
Fe J. Spencer
Record enrolment hits 342 on Russell fall term opening
Russell school Dell lists a record 342 pupils enrolled on opening day. Primary grades show 35 in Grade 1, with Grade 2 at 37 and Grade 3 to 8 in the 24–34 range. Collegiate and Public School totals include 101 and 241 respectively, as staff assign classes and note later start for Grades 11 and 12.
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Russell
Dell
J. E. Murphy
Collegiate
Mike Skrupa
Lide
Langford
Smellie
Ley
Jests
Andres
Borody
Sydor
Shupa
Family Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Russell
Mrs and Mrs John Schentag celebrate 50 years of marriage with a church ceremony at Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Officiating was Father Larrabee. The event reunites all their children, a four generation photo, and a long-awaited visit from siblings and relatives from Canada.
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John Cuncimnas
Joseph's Romen Catholic Church
Father Larrabee
Schentag
Langenburg
Sask
Barbara Zentner
Russell
W. D. Tebb
Kay
Rocanville
J. H. Meadows
Dorothy
Maryfield
Frank Nerbas
Margaret
Wilcox
John Cavanaugh
Maria
la Salle
Ont
Neil
Robertson
Jacob Schentag
Audrey
Evelyn
Facqueline
Goadeve
Summer Scneauie 1997 Vuseel Mass Schedule
A readable fragment notes a weekly Sunday service in 1997 called Summer Scneauie Vuseel Mass at 1000. The text references Mass timing for repeated Sundays with unclear location and organizer details.
City residents condemn parking violations near race routes
Citizens denounce drivers who use town streets as makeshift race tracks, criticizing the lack of sympathy for the disruption and prioritizing safety for children. They warn that past close calls should not be repeated, urging decisive action to curb the menace.
Yardstick for duck season opens with crop protection rule
Hunters will begin the duck season on Friday September 6 and must avoid shooting within 100 yards of water bodies such as sloughs lakes and rivers to protect farmers crops. The rule emphasizes keeping distance from water courses to safeguard agricultural yields.
Chesty Little Fellow Pigeon Raises Hatchling At Shellmouth Farm
A pigeon at the Shellmouth home of Mr and Mrs Steve Kochanowski has become a protective mother after moving from its nest to claim a hen's egg and subsequently caring for a baby chick on August 22.
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Steve Kochanowski
Shellmouth
Second Crop A Wmite Hacbush Blooms Again in Robertson Garden
A shrub named Second Crop A white hackbush blooms profusely in the Robertson garden on Augusta Street for the second time this year. The author notes it was in full bloom in spring and hopes the late flowering signals a long fall season.
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E. W. Robertson
Augusta Street
Minister Robertson Reviews Manitoba Highway Plans
Hon D Robertson visited during an inspection tour of highway construction in Manitoba. As minister of public works he oversees the new building program and noted progress on Wain Street and a forthcoming by-pass, though some work appeared uneven.
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Stussell
Hon. D. Robertson
Manitoba
Wain Street
Welcome to Russell Welcomes New Teaching Families Move
Russell's townspeople greet new teachers arriving for the school year and invite them to join community activities. Over the coming week three long‑time families depart for other cities, including Ernie Barker and family to Vancouver and Arthur Jackson's family to Calgary, with Mrs C Yankoski relocating to Winnipeg to join her son.
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Russell
Ernie Barker
Larry
Vancouver
Arthur Jackson
Calgary
C. Yankoski
Winnipeg
Lawrence
Introducing Fall Time Marches On
Time marches on and the Labor Day holiday upcoming reminds all that fall season is upon us and preparations must be made for the long winter ahead.
Local nets drive nascent Goldeye industry in Assiniboine region
A rural venture experiments with nets to harvest Goldeye in the Assiniboine River, aiming to build a local industry. Officials’ regulations on net use threaten progress, while the operator Alex Chesky and partners showcase tunable methods at Locker Pant, delivering results rivaling city prices.
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Assiniboine
Alex Chesky
Families Enjoy Silver Beach Corn Feed at Russell Elks
The Russell Elks hosted a corn feed at Silver Beach drawing families and members of the Royal Purple. Despite poor weather, enough attendees gathered indoors to consume about 20 dozen ears of corn and support the Elks camp efforts.
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Silver Beach
Russell Elks
Royal Purple
Elks
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