The Olden Days News Briefs From 1907 to 1967
A compact collage of local notes spans 1907 to 1967. Mentions include Miss Elliot leaving for Wesley College in 1907, Miss Ethel Dunn’s 1917 recital, Birtle clerk B Cartwright joining A Astbury's, the 1927 Ford market entry, visits by James Johnson of Chilliwack, and a supper dance crowd. 1947 honors Mrs Agnes Pettitt with a Life Membership pin, 1957 purchase of top Shorthorn heifer Honor Lea Prim Maid, 1967 Hydro substation groundwork near the hatchery on Highway 45, and Wes McLeod elected Russell Agricultural Society president amid many local tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot
Boulton
Wesley College
Ethel Dunn
Binscorth Presbyterian Chourch
Ford
Jas. Johnson
Chilliwack
B.C
Christ Church
Women's Auxiliary
Agnes Pettitt
G.H. Adams
G.W. Bicknell
W.A
Wes McLeod
Russell Agricultural Society
C.E. Whitmer
God reads my column and saves the day
Bill Smiley jokes that after pleading with God for rain, the celestial reader granted sun and calm. He recounts a comic transformation from soggy chaos to home repairs, including door fixes, a repaired clothesline, and a busy Hallowe en as contractors and cleanup crews arrive. The piece ends with thanks and a humorous lure to future weather pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
God
Kim
Russell Municipality holds inaugural meeting November 9 1977
The Municipality of Russell held its inaugural council meeting at 9 30 a m on Wednesday November 9 1977. Oaths of office were taken for Reeve elect Witty and councillors elect Mather Davidson Collins Schepp and Ireland. Deputy Reeve Davidson and signing officers were named. Committees were appointed including cemetery and machinery panels. Regular meetings set for the second Tuesday monthly at 10 00 a m. Jack Wilson named municipal solicitor with 25 dollar retainers. Library and hospital board representatives named for 1978. Cheque payments approved and support pledged for a Senior Citizen supper on December 4. Meeting adjourned for December 13 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mural
Russell
Witty
Mather
Davidson
Collins
Schepp
Ireland
Russell Cemetery
Davidson and Mather Harrowby
Collins and Shepp Binscorth
Bryer and Ireland
Davidson and Schepp
Davidson—Mather
Jack Wilson
Russell and District Reg
Edith Witty
Jim Thickett
Birtle-Shoal Lake
Reeve Witty
Russell and District Hospital
Collins—Schepp
Davidson— Mather
Caution Corner Fire Safety Tips From Manitoba Bureau
Fire safety advice warns of deadly losses and outlines a three point program. It covers reducing home hazards, planning and practicing escape routes, and installing early warning devices like smoke detectors. It notes pamphlet access, licensing for direct sellers, and a four day cancellation rule under the Consumer Protection Act with a helpline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Norquay
York Avenue
Winnipeg
West Kildonan Collegiate 25th Anniversary Homecoming
Former pupils and teachers of West Kildonan Collegiate at 800 Salter Street Winnipeg gather May 26 27 1978 for a homecoming. Events include a tea tours and a banquet and dance climax. The planning committee seeks contact details for former students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Kildonan Collegiate
Salter Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Banner
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
Canada
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
B. Cartwright
Birtle
A. Astbury
Charlie Adolphe
Widdicombe
Bell, Gouinlock & Co. Ltd
Man
Dept. of Agriculture
Russell, Man
Maniteba
Assiniboa
Mmunity College
DEP
Auiz
Mike
Hallowe'en
Jim
the Argyle Syndicate Ltd
R.M. of
Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau
Consumers’ Bureau
ST. Mary's Church
Deck Dow
Yates
Swit
Assiniboine Community College
SECUE
Assinidomne Community College
Brandon
Assinibo
Gover
Toun Ory
Progras
Ayerboine Community College
Victoria Avenue
Iu College
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