Local Notes A Round of Visits and Travel Across Canada
Mrs John Bryk and Donnie of Winnipeg visit Mrs Bryks parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Shaw Adolph Sabesky of Winnipeg visits home Here Const Don Belfry RC MP detachment transferred to Clear Lake Miss Dorothy Christianson and Gregg Purchase of Winnipeg guests of Miss Donnie Finlay Over holiday weekend Mr and Mrs Murray Yankoski and family of Victoria BC arrive for a week with Mrys mother Mrs C Yankoski Ian Hamilton and daughter head to Swan River for holiday work Calgary Stampede attendees include Jack Shipp Burke Garnett Rev W S Smith Jack Adolphe Logie Johnson Nelliene Leifer Valerie Davidson Cromar Ashcroft family of Birtle visits Hetheringtons Marjory Way of Neepawa visits family before Vancouver Mrs Claude Baxter Lemans Sask visits Kipans relatives Bob George family Winnipeg over long weekend Mandy Goodmanson Miniota visits Jack Wilsons Frank Main family visit Flin Flon over long weekend Louis Mousseau family Arvida Que visiting Kipans parents Jack Loney Edmonton visits Fraser McLennan Marge Doug Bisset Mrs Elna White Winnipeg weekend visit to Vancouver with Wilma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bryk
Donnie
Winnipeg
Bryk
Bruce Shaw
Adolph Sabesky
Don Belfry
RCMP
Clear Lake
Dorothy Christianson
Gregg Purchase
Donnie Finlay
Murray Yankoski
Victoria
Murray
C. Yankoski
Calgary Stampede
Jack Shipp
Burke Garnett
Rev
W. S. Smith
Jack Adolphe
Logie Johnson
Nelliene Leifer
Valerie Davidson
Bob George
Mandy Goodman
Miniota
Jack Wilson
Frank Main
Plin Flon
Louis Mousseau
Arvida
Que
Robertsons Celebrate Golden Wedding in Russell
Mr and Mrs E W Robertson marked 60 years of marriage at home in Russell with friends calling to wish them happiness. Married in 1907 in Cornwallis Ontario they lived in Reeburn La Riviere and Pipe Stone before moving to Russell in 1927. They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Out of town guests joined in the celebration including L A Robertson of Winnipeg Anne Robertson and Roy Maynes and Mrs Russell of Yorkton, Dr John More of Gladstone, Dr F L Skinner of Dropmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Robertson
Russell
Margaret of
Gladstone
Jeck
Vancouver
Grace Ledingham
Louselle Leifer
W. Heap
F. L. Skinner
Dropmore
Hangings Presented To Christ Church By W A
Women's Auxiliary of Christ Church presented a new set of hangings to the church on Sunday morning last. The set comprises burse and veil pulpit fall and reading desk fall. After dedication by the Rector the embroidery was placed in position by representatives Mrs M Astbury MP T Nelson and Mrs G Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Christ Church
M. Astbury
T'Nelson
G. Bicknell
Canadian National Passenger Train Derailment Near Russell
A CN passenger train derailed three miles east of Russell station while en route to Winnipeg with no passengers aboard. Four cars jumped the rails, tearing up a long stretch of track. The engine stayed on the rails. crews from Brandon repaired the damage. Cause not yet explained. Reports that the engine was too heavy for the rails were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socal
Canadian National
Russell
Winnipeg
Brandon
Mrs. D. Ingram Hosts Young Women's Club Meeting
The Young Women's Club met at Mrs. D Ingram s home with sixteen members present. This was the last meeting before summer recess with fall plans for Mrs. Margets s home. Committees for church flower duty and Fair Booth work were set, and notes of thanks were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Club
Interest Runs High In Local Fastball League
The Men's Fastball league shows strong interest as Neild Bros. lost 21 7 to High School Giants on June 2 and undefeated Elks beat Farmers 14 7 on June 28. Upcoming games include Clements and Nields on July 3 and Giants vs Legion on July 5 at the Fair Grounds League play continues Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with All Star selections for a tournament tied to the Russell Pair. The senior ball club entered the Elphinstone July 1st Sports but fell 5 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neild Bros
Giants
Elks
Clements and Nields
Legion
Nields
Fair Grounds
Russell
Northminster church wedding celebrates Highfield Coull union
Carole Lynn Highfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Highfield wed David Coull son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Burnett at Northminster United Church Flin Flon in a 4 pm ceremony officiated by Rev C D Rupp. Attendants included Mrs Betty Rudd and Miss Merle Rudd. Out of town guests from Yorkton Russell and Foxwarren attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Bell
Betty Rudd
Merle Rudd
Joseph Burnett
David Highfield
Charles Ciprick
Ruth S
Yorkton
Frank Jones
Russell
James Low
Foxwarren
Shoal Lake Walks Off In Extra Inning Narrow Win
Shoal Lake jumped to a 3-0 lead as Kostiak and Craig pitched well before Gus taf of Erickson relieved. Russell tied the game in the fourth as the locals led by one in the final frame, but a Shoal Lake pinch hitter sparked a late run and they won 5 to 4 in the bottom of the final inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Jack Kostiak
Jim Craig
Merrill Gustaf
Rome
Appointment of W A R Barry as staff officer at Air Defence Command
Wing Commander W A R Barry DFC 41 of Russell and Morden Manitoba has been appointed staff officer organization for Air Defence Command with headquarters at St Hubert PQ effective July 7 announced by the RCAF. Barry joined the RCAF in 1941 and served as an air observer trained at No 1 Air Navigational School in Rivers Manitoba before serving overseas with the Royal Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. R. Barry
Bill) Barry
Russell and Morden
Man
Air Force Headquarters
Air Defence Command
St Hubert
RCAF
Russel
W C. Barry
No. 1 Air Navigational School
Rivers
Royal Air Force
4 H Public Speaking Contest Held Friday
The Russell-Roblin 4 H Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the Kiwanis Club was held Friday at 8 00 p m in Knox United Church basement. Contestants Borris Bugera Mary E Eshelby Hazel Watson and Peggy Witty spoke on topics including Conservation of Wildlife Safety in the Home and Conservation Through 4 H Club Work. Winner Borris Bugera will advance to Winnipeg semi finals on July 29 with four contestants then competing for the Kiwanis final on July 30 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athe Russell-Roblin
Kiwanis Club
Knox United Church
Keith McComb
Russell
Borris Bugera
Tummel Calf Club
Mary E. Eshelby
Binscarth Clothing Club
Hazel Watson
Roblin Clothing Club
Peggy Witty
Russell Clothing Club
L. R. Labossiere
W. W. W. Wilson
J. Smart
Roblin
Labossiere
Retail Merchant's Assn elects new officers at Laurentine meet
The Retail Merchant's Association of Canada met at Monte Gabriel Club in the Laurentians June 24 to 27. A. G. Smellie of Manitoba was elected president with Leo Pigeon of Quebec as 1st vice president and Rey Lim of British Columbia as 2nd vice president. C. Bim of Ontario became treasurer and H. A. Bairbairn of Alberta served as past president. The group plans to continue opposing trading stamps and press for government backing of small loans for independent merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mod
Town Constable L A Mcintosh Proves New Resident
Constable L A Mcintosh of Alena arrived Tuesday July 2 with his wife and three children to take over policing duties for the town. The Mcintosh family has moved into the Cartwright house near the CPR Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Mcintosh
Alena
Mcintosh
Cartwright House
CPR
4-H Club Members Rally At Manitoba Western Manitoba Rally
Mary Eshelby of Russell wins top prizes at the Western Manitoba 44 Rally aligned with the Provincial Exhibition. Seventy three clubs from Manitoba and Minnesota compete with demonstrations judging and a grandstand dress review. Prizes include a Mary Eshelby win and several club members placing in clothing and demonstration events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Manitoba
Binscorth
Millwood
Russell Clothing Clubs
Russell Calf Club
Blackwood Beverages
Coca Cola Ltd
Manitoba Co-op
Modern Dairies Ltd
Minnesota
T. Eaton Co. Ltd
Mary Eshelby
Russell
Binscarth
Mary
Binscarth Club
Linda Gooda
Valerie Orr
Millwood Clothing Club
Gail Cartwright
Francis Trinder
Peggy Witty
Sandra Hetherington
Russell Clothing Club
Cotton Queens
Alan Woodhouse
Binsearth
Clarence Klimack
Good Program On Tap For Fair July 1819
The Mussel Agriculture Society reports improvements to the fair grounds with a seven foot picket fence on the west and north sides. The Red River Valley Boys from CKRC will headline each grand stand show at the fair. Six teams have entered the $10 win and $20 final race, including two Russell teams and entrants from Lennard Harrowby Shellmouth and Snais. The Russell Elks Band and majorettes return, with harness and running races planned and Gayland midway rides for families. Live stock and poultry shows receive added classes, marking one of the district’s finest fairs. Prince Edward Island spans 140 miles with four to 40 mile width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussel Agriculture Society
Red River Valley Boys
CKRC
Russell
Lennard
Harrowby
Shellmouth
Snais
Russell Elks
Band Concert Sunday at Silver Beach four o'clock
Holidayers and weekend visitors to Silver Beach will be treated to a Russell Elks Band concert this Sunday at four in the afternoon weather permitting. A silver collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Russell Elks
Rockaway Wins Swan River One Quarter Mile Race
Norman McLennan owned Rockaway secured first place in the one quarter mile race at Swan River on Monday July 1. The horse and its mate Picolo also won the trophy for the Chariot race trained by Shorty Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan River
Rockaway
Norman McLennan
Shorty Gray
Picolo
Marchwell Holiday Notes Highlight Local Travel
Over the long weekend Rev. and Mrs. Lindgren and family returned from vacations to Nebraska and Virginia. Visitors include Mr and Mrs M Schappert and Mr Wallis Steiner from Winnipeg, Mr Boris Johnson, Mrs Doris Swedberg and Mrs Orie Swedberg from Regina with children, and Miss Rilling from Winnipeg visiting the Pattersons. Some Handes of Spy Hill joined in holiday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Lindgren
Nebraska
Virginia
USA
Mirs. M. Schappert
Wallis Steiner
Winnipeg
Boris Johnson
Doris Swedberg
Orie Swedberg
Rom Regina
Miss Rilling
Pattersons
Spy Hill
Christ Church Russell No Services During July
The Anglican Church of Canada announces no services at Christ Church Russell for the month of July under Rector Rev. W. S. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Russell
Anglican Church of Canada
W. S. Smith
Grace Lutheran Church Worship Service Invitation
Grace Lutheran Church in Russell Manitoba invites attendees to a 9:00 am worship service at Christ Anglican Church led by Pastor F. Oswald. The notice emphasizes a warm invitation to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Russell
Man
F. Oswald
Christ Anglican Church
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C. C. Graham
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A. G. Smellie President
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Tip
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Geo. Honey
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Vern Warman
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