Local History Notes on Library Hours and Sports
A fragmented 1902 1922 1912 update mentions library hours in Dr Bates office with a $1.50 membership for a weekly new book in 1922. It references hockey games between Russell girls and Roblin girls with Roblin winning in overtime, noting players Mather and Hembroff among others.
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Bwallows
Je Rae
Rustell Bossplel
John “Davidson
Jack Smell
JoMcIntye
J. G. Kippan
Olee
E. Yoxallj H
Bell
Glover
Kip
Bed
J.E. Seay
AL Tage
Russell
Roblinsgirls
Roblin
Russel
M. Mather
Mather
A.’Hembroff
Local Archive Highlights Mid Century Odds and Ends
Readable scraps from the era show Jan 29 1942 noting steel restrictions shrinking appliances like sewing machines and toasters. Hockey stars in a Langford feat plus squad names appear, while Feb 1 1962 events list Finks from Sols to Cromarty and a Harrowby district fire that destroyed a home.
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Hamiota
Russell
Jack Thom
Jack Langford
Mike Gal
Bob McLennan
Charlie Ke
Douglas Russell
Bill Bickrell
Don Keating
Bill Wassien
Frank Mushumaski
Russell ‘Tractor
Alvin Derkateb
Parton
Foxwarren Grain
Patsy Boucher
Harrowby
Binscarth District News Reports Residents and Changes
Winnipeg visitors, funerals, and extended family visits are noted alongside local notes. The town prepares for a dial telephone system upgrade as operators cope with new lines and a switchboard hiccup. Also covered are hospital stays, birthdays, anniversaries, and staff moves including Tom Gray’s upcoming transfer, with weather and community events shaping weekly life.
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Nipeg
Suzanne
Beattice
Helen
Suz ‘Antic
Bea
Stan Womiewich
Helen McKay
Winnipeg
Dorothy Hamilton
Margaret Dyer
Barbara
B. Tully
Marquette
Ian
Atlan “Grahiam
Iretephone “Co
Ofice
Cis
Sthdy
Sith
Isabelle ‘Cloments
Cathy
The
Pas
Yamet Field
Roblin
Ben’ Gray
Neepawa
Don Smith
Craigie Cheerio Club meets at Baith McKinnon home
The Craigie Cheerio Club gathered January 1 with seven members present. Minnie Bily leads February program at Anne Cusitar's on February 8. A donation to the March of Dimes was made. Doris Barber won the gift draw and members to bring Christmas carols to the next meeting.
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Craigie Cheerio Club
T'The Baith McKinnon
Rey’ McKinnon
Anne Cusitar
Doris Barber
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Russell Banner
Aistilet
Chala
E.c."sanderson
Spotless Dry Cleaners
Rassslt
Binscarth
Community Theatre
Thurs
Van
Die
Lloarama
Kee Mac
Graw
Ryan “O’neal
Firestone Tires
Mike
Texaco Binscarth
Bologna Russell
E. ‘Thom
Smitty
Imrs.c
C. Gratium
J.A. Kleper
Christian Stewardship
Gelligher
Missionary Monthly
Béniier
Mort ‘Orrs
Chandra’ Chabal
John ‘McKay
O Russell Hospital
Ernie Campbell
AL Corder
A. Corder
Hilda Workman
Joe Crerar
Calgary
Maw
Ea Wasslen
Im. Orr
Flin Flon
Annecy
Montreal
Binscaith
Tom “Gray
Steinbach
Tom
Clear Lake
Bob “Rannie
Robin
Dorothy
Shell Oil Co. ‘of Canada
Harry ‘Stonehuk
Russell, ’Man
ST. Mary's Church
Craigie
Minnie Bily
Wasslen Bros
McLaren
Texas
Burns
West Sebo
Capri
Kraft, Ib
Hershey's
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