Spacious Quarters For Fire Water Dept Constructed
Plans approve a 36 by 58 foot addition to the Council Chambers on Pelly Ave to house fire fighting gear, waterworks office, cells, and a future central heating unit. No extra levy. $7950 set aside. Nick Magnowski bids $4972.20 for materials and labor. Beaver Lumber Co. to supply. Construction to begin when material arrives. new layout includes two entrances, stalls for utility truck and spare, and potential westward expansion of the Council Chamber and rest room.
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Pelly Ave
Nick Magnowski
Beaver Lumber Co
Major Pratt appointed to education post
Major A. M. Pratt a former principal of Russell school has been named provincial director of curriculum for the coming year Education Minister W C Miller announced on Tuesday Pratt a World War veteran and former member of the curriculum branch until retirement last year also served as editor of the Manitoba School Journal
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A. M. Pratt
Russell ‘School
W. C. Miller
Major Pratt
Education Department
Manitoba School Journal
Manitoba backs harvest help drive amid worker shortage
Manitoba officials report a severe harvest labor shortage and launch a campaign to recruit farm workers from eastern Canada. Notices on military order boards in Manitoba warn servicemen on leave that harvest work is available, with National Employment Service speeding up eastern recaling.
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Canada
B. R. Richardson
Farm Labor Services
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
National Employment Service
Richardson
Western Canada
Mr. Richardson
Building Permit Rule Adopted at Council Meeting
The Russell council announced that building permits must be secured before starting any construction or additions. Officials notified local contractors of the rule after guidance given to the secretary treasurer at the last regular meeting. The council approved one and disapproved another Old Age Assistance Act application, and passed accounts totaling 1795.60 with about 450.00 in waterworks and nearly 1000.00 for the Alexander Ave. road project. The Mile road project is expected to total around 1900.00, with 850.49 paid for construction, 1400.00 for metal culverts, and 600.00 for gravelling. Mayor Burgess chaired the session with full council present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitare
Russell
Alexander Ave
H. Dunn
Burgess
School To Open With Five Staff Changes
The 1956 fall term begins Tuesday morning with a teaching staff of twelve, five new to the term. R. R. Partridge remains principal with Ian Hamilton as assistant. The Collegiate staff gains Partridge’s maths partner Agnes Aberdeen, Donelda Finlay in French, and J. C. Wilson in science. Hamilton heads the public school with Grade 8, joined by Borody Grade 7, Laycock Grade 6, Andres Grade 5, Robertson Grade 4, Billingsley Grade 3, Ricker Grade 2, and Langford Grade 1. Replacements include Finlay, Wilson, Borody, Andres, and Ricker. Leask, Garden, Hamilton, Garnett, and Setter depart.
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R. R. Partridge
Ian Hamilton
Partridge
Agnes’ Aberdeen
Donelda Finlay
J. C. Wilson
Finlay
Wilson
Borody
Andres
Ricker
Leask
Garden
Hamilton
W. B. Garnett
Peterson
Setter
Top Crop Entries Expected At Fair
Manitoba Agriculture seeks top prizes at Toronto winter Royal Agricultural Fair by subsidizing transport and entry fees for approved grain and forage samples. Minister Shuttleworth notes recent excellent crops across districts, targeting wheat oats barley flax and forage crops. Samples due Oct 20 1956 exhibits by Nov 1 1988. advisors to help prepare quality grass seed clover seed and alfalfa though processing constraints may limit hand work.
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Manitoba
Canada
Toronto
Population rise shown in Manitoba census release
Preliminary Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures place Manitoba urban centers higher in 1956 than 1951 with cities like Brandon Portage la Prairie and Virden recording increases. Final provincial totals and revisions pending, omissions to be investigated upon notice.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Bureau
Ottawa
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Boissevain
Carberry
Carman
Deloraine
Gladstone
Killarney
Melita
Souris
Virden
Benito
Binscarth
Erickson
Foxwarren
Hamiota
Rossburn
St. Lazare
Shoal Lake
Winnipegosis
Sunday Band Concert Aids Red Cross Funds
An open air band concert and service held at the Agricultural Grounds Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd. The Elks band directed by George Laycock played, Rev W G Zwicker of the Russell Red Cross Society led a short service and thanked the band. A silver collection added 34.68 to the Red Cross funds.
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Kea Cross Society
Agricultural Grounds
Elks’ Band
George Laycock
W. G. Zwicker
Russell Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Winners Named For Best Home Grounds in Manitoba 1986
The Manitoba Horticultural Association names Grand Champion Home Grounds winners. Richardson trophy goes to William Shafer of Poplar Point for Farms Section top prize, while Shaughnessy trophy honors Harry M. Greene of West Kildonan for Urban Section. Detailed regional and class winners listed.
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Harry M. Greene
Rupertsland Ave
West Kildonan
Shaughnessy
S. McDonald
Dauphin
H. Schneider
Fortier
C. E. Thomson
Harrowby St
St. Vital
A. G. Bremner
River Oaks Drive
Frank Parker
Dalemead Rivercrest
St. Paul
RB. Smith
Manitou
J. Butcher
Chamber of Commerce Resumes Regular Sessions Friday
After a month off the Rus sell Chamber of Commerce will resume regular sessions Friday evening in the Elks hall basement. Businessmen and others interested in the community welfare are urged to attend and mark the last Friday of every month through next July. The 7 30 PM meeting aims for better attendance with a busy agenda.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
Province Helps In Flood Protection
F.C. Bell the Minister of Mines and Natural Resources notified Greater Winnipeg municipalities that Manitoba will absorb over 131000 of this spring's flood protection costs on the major dyke. About 123625 will cover municipal costs and 8000 funds engineering and administrative services for 1956 protection. Secondary control measures totalling 57335.91 remain municipal. Fort Garry and St. Vital would receive half the cost due to regional importance. Bell noted emergency work requires expert services and that Ottawa declined Winter's Formula but the province will absorb its share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Bell
Fort Garry
St. Vital
Bell
Manitoba minister says freight hike unjustified
Manitoba government submitted to the Board of Transport Commissioners that the Canadian Pacific Railway could gain about 35.85 million more in freight revenue this year without raising freight rates. The document argues a 97 percent increase in traffic would offset wage costs, while CPR cites 16 million annually for wage hikes and seeks an eight percent rise on September 24 after a seven percent interim increase. Revenue projections show 1956 freight receipts around 418 million, up from 360.6 million in 1955, with various rate scenarios outlined.
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Manitoba
Canadian Pacific Railway
Board of Transport Commissioners
F. L. Jobin
Industry and Commerce
C.P.R
Season sees heaviest rainfall this week in Russell district
Weather summary notes Russell recorded 5.69 inches since April 1 with 0.76 inches Sunday, 1.22 inches Tuesday night, and persistent drizzle through Wednesday morning. Harvesting slowed by new rain. crops showing better than average due to timely moisture though stands flattened in thick grain. Province normals cited. Pas and Neepawa regions referenced.
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Russell
C.P.R
Pas
Neepawa
August Meeting Report of Lutheran Church Women
The August meeting of the United Lutheran Church Women was held at Mrs. Ida Hertlein’s home. Led by Delipper, the group sang The Church's One Foundation and Great is the Lord Our God. Readings from John 1 9 18 and Acts 16 45 accompanied prayers for missions. A program on American missionaries titled A Church is Born was discussed. Thank offering boxes and Lutheran Woman's Work Magazines were ordered, September meeting set at Mrs. Addie Kurbis, lunch and social hour followed.
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United Lutheran Church Women
Ida Hertlein
Addie Kurbis
Strange Looking Fish Tentatively Identified
A five inch Brown or Black Bullhead catfish may be the rare Bullhead found in the Souris river near Middle Dam and now held by the Saskatchewan Museum. J K Frederickson of Weyburn caught it. Dr. Robert W. Nero notes its features and plans to submit the specimen to the University of Saskatchewan for confirmation.
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Souris
Middle Dam
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History
J. K. Frederickson
Weyburn
Robert W. Nero
Saskatcchewan
Manitoba
United States
White Sand River
Canora
Emil Quinn
Yorkton
Nero
University of Saskatchewan
D. S. Rawson
Space for Let Russell Council Plans Civic Improvements
The Russell Town Council envisions adding and renovating civic offices and using surplus space after a new pew fire hall is built for community needs. They urge civic groups to consider housing rural Manitoba library services and a potential local museum, urging action by the Women's Institute and local councils.
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Russell Town Council
Manitoba
Women's Institute
Russell
Summer Ends as Labor Day Signals School Return
Holiday season closes with Labor Day marking the end of summer. Returning students anticipate reading, writing and arithmetic as they reclaim routines. Vacationists depart and preparations begin for the upcoming term.
Nield Bros Nears Takeover of North Star Garage
Rumor says Nield Brothers, proprietors of garages in Virden, Melita and Elgin, will soon acquire the North Star garage in Russell. The move would expand their automotive service network in the region.
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Nield Bros
Virden
Melita
Elgin
North Star
Russell
Twine Theft Report Sparks Fears Of Rising Costs
A Radcliffe item notes farmers evading high operation costs by stealing large amounts of twine. The practice could also tempt people to rely on government aid if caught, highlighting economic strain and potential criminal activity.
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Radcliffe News
Manitoba Spelling Championship Planned Across Districts
A province wide spelling contest sponsored by the Manitoba School Trustees Association will run this fall with regional and area rounds leading to a provincial final in Winnipeg during the annual convention. Eligibility includes elementary pupils under sixteen, with school winners advancing through regional, area, and semi final rounds to determine the provincial champion who will earn a gold watch as grand prize.
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Manitoba School Trustees’ Association
Jarnuary
Winnipeg
Manitoba
MSTA
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Presses For Harvest Help
C. of C
Lutheran Church
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