Old Days missing years note in Russell column
The Gulfar Readers recall that missing issue years affect the Old Days column. Selections recount historical items from 50, 45, 40, 25, 20, 15, and 9 years ago, including society recognitions, school appointments, deaths, weddings, sports results, and local civic notes in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wallace
Russell Agricultural Society
Isabella Disney
Homefield
Man
Russell School
Russell
McIntosh
Beamish
Fraser
Winton
Terry
Bartley
Mitchell
Donald Lemon
George Cartwright
Mercury
J. G. Kippan
Russell School Board
Inglis
Angusville
Hancock
Armstrong
Anderson
Ridge
Shaw
Currie
Provincial briefs wrap across towns and school merges
Gilbert Plains Neil Hamilton family heads west to operate a grocery store in South Burnaby while Jack studies butchering. Neil later buys a store in Inglis and returns in 1948 to run Gooderham's Grocery and Hardware, later sold to Don and Ross Yuill of Edmonton. Shoal Lake notes consolidation of districts and new bus routes, while Birtle reports highway designations No 41 and 41A. Portage la Prairie outlines Inter-City Gas tender for natural gas, with city council approving the bid, making Portage the fourth Manitoba community to adopt the service. projected four year outlay exceeds $800,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Plains
Neil Hamilton
West Coast
Hamilton
Hughie
South Burnaby
British Columbia
Jack
Neil
Joyce
Inglis
Man
Gooderham’s
C. C. Baker
Don and
Ross Yuill
Edmonton
Portage 1Arraine Enterprise
Inter-City Gas Limited
Manitoba
Portage
Great Prairie Gas Co
Great Northern Gas Co
Manitoba Legislature Set to Open January 31 in Dull Session
The Manitoba Legislature plans its third session of the 24th Legislature for January 31. Anticipated topics include Liquor Act changes, potential record-high budget needs, education and health funding, and broader tax questions. Public interest remains high as forecasters expect a busy, non dull agenda and possible electoral implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Bracken Commission
Ucation
Health & Welfare
Ness
Public Works Department
Rumor of a second Manitoba deer season circulates locally
The note discusses a possible second winter deer season due to a reduced fall harvest and fewer hunters. It mentions elk sightings in Crawford Park and better forage south of Riding Mountain National Park, with speculation on official announcements before print. George Butler, Manitoba fish culture chief, retires after a lifetime of work in sport fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Northgate
St. Rose
George
George Butler
Manitoba
Kit Kitney
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Butler
In Manitoba by R. T. Bill Robinsor
Manitoba column notes Robinsor's status with Wildlife Crusader and Gossip from the Game Branch, mentions George leaving his post, and reports provincial convention plans for Neepawa in mid March. Federation levy increases 50 cents per member discussed. impact on farmers noted. fishing for health proverb cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation
Wildlife Crusader
Game
George
Gillis Tidsbury
Game and Fish
Winnipeg
Neepawa
Neepawa Boys
Rural Association
Kansas
Stop Before You Go Crossing Streets Safely
A public notice warns pedestrians against crossing against traffic lights. It emphasizes waiting for signals, citing Canada’s high traffic casualty list as proof of danger. The piece urges teaching traffic rules to children to reduce casualties and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
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Russell Banner
Canto
Associatio
Masioba
CWHA
Post Office Department
Ottawa
XC. Sanderson
H. M. Ratar
Ey Ptake Hracer
F. C. Shepherd
Berna
Russell Bonspiel
L. C. Boulton
Brandon
Ealing
107Th Battalion
Wise
Boulton
Astbury
Park
Nelson
Warrington
A. B. Callin
Dr. Swallow
H. P. Reed
Mike Burak
R. Bowler
R. More
D. R. McDonald
Roblin
Delipper
Payne
Hembroff
Hemoff
McKinnon
Simms
Yankoski
Wilton
Fenton
Pluto's
Pups
Dropmore
J. Thom
J. Hodgkins
R. McLennan
HL. Hyde
H. Peterson
J. Langford
D. Russell
L. Loney
W. Hembroff
C. Boulton
Shoal Lake
Edgehill
King
Birtle
Highway Department
Binscarth
McAuley
McDonald Cabins
Kirkella
Lazare
Ron Tuckwell
CWA
Assembly
Big House
Broadway
Rod and
R. T
Bill” Robinsor
C.N.R
Pacific Coast
Alberta
East
Saskatchewan
Anitoba
Portage | Dauphin
Madstone
West
C.N.R. Sér
Wa Eye
Eaton's ‘Mail
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Welch
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