Russell 75th Anniversary Week Seeks Local Help and Parade
Russell marks 75th anniversary with a week long schedule ending in July 19 and 20 fair and races. Key events include a church service with Rt Rev J A Norris, Kiddies Day with Army transport, barbecues by the Elks, Old Pelly Trail marking, street dancing doubtful, Porky and His Porkypines, Indian dances, Be an entry in the grand parade starting July 19 and official opening by Senator T A Crerar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
J. (A. Norris
Brandon
Fair Grounds
Russell Elks
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Pelly Trail
Porky
CKY
Winnipeg
Russell
Memorial Hall
Russell Agricultural Society
Manitoba
Main Street
T. A. Crerar
Porky and Hist Porkypines
Beard
Prof. von Pompernickel
Russell Elks’ Band
Hereford Association
Gayland
Church
Gilling
Boissevain
Unpleasant Weather Marrs Start of Holiday Season
Rainy cool conditions at Silver Beach dampen the town’s holiday mood. Kiwanis sponsors a program for 23 boys aged eleven to thirteen with Camp Leader W. G. Zwicker and Red Cross instructors Hoff man and Mrs. Hyde guiding activities as others stay indoors with family.
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Silver Beach
Re Here
W. G. Zwicker
Red Cross
Hoffman
Hyde
Frank Robertson
R. C. Smellie
Donald
Ralph Robinson
R. Witty
J. A. Burgess
Young Farmer Wins Seed Club Trophy
David Lumgair of Thornhill Seed Club wins the Ian McPhail Trophy for outstanding 4 H Seed Club member in Manitoba due to leadership and club achievements. He previously took part in a 4 H Club Week at Olds Alberta and exhibited Thornhill Display at the Manitoba Winter Fair. Lumgair earned an agriculture diploma from the University of Manitoba in 1954 and now farms near Thornhill.
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Thornhill
Hag Lees
Ian McPhail
Manitoba
Extension Service
Department At Agriculture
David Lumgair
David
Olds
Alberta
University of Manitoba
Policing Agreement Approved by Russell Town Council
The Russell Town Council approved a policing agreement with the RCMP drafted by Manitoba’s attorney general. The plan requires a payment of 2385.00 for June 1, 1956 to May 31, 1957. The council also approved the 1956 electors roll and water works accounts totaling 1328.14 with all councillors present under Mayor Burgess.
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Russell
RCMP
Manitoba
Burgess
Manitoba Raises Minimum Auto Liability to 10000/20000
Manitoba motorists gain double minimum Financial Responsibility with 10000 per person and 20000 per accident for injury or death while property damage stays 1000. Legislation passed earlier, insurers granted a one year grace and urge drivers to check policies for adequacy. Higher limits recommended for protection.
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Dominion
Manitoba
Board Insurance Companies
Western Canada Insurance Underwriters’ Association
Old Timers Headquarters Planned on Fair Grounds
An Old Timers reception committee was formed by the Agricultural Society directors to establish a headquarters on the fair grounds. James Rea Gordon Kippan Mrs A Thom and Mrs N A Robertson appointed with authority to arrange for two days. Beaver Lumber Co will provide materials for roomy quarters for former residents to gather and reminisce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Jas. Rea
Gordon Kippan
A Thom
N. A. Robertson
Beaver Lumber Co
Miss L Leifer Pupils Hear Piano Recital at Knox United
Pupils of Miss L Leifer performed in a piano recital held Thursday evening June 28 at Knox United Church. Soloists included Gail Bridges Lin Sparrow Enid Klimack Ivy Klimack Joan Halvas Sharon Sparrow Valerie Davidson Betty Stevens Donna Oman Lin Drever Marilyn Craig Lorna Glasman Allan Schwalm Verna Glasman Dolores Patterson Jim Kieper Jady Kieper Elwyn Wenitoway Donnie Shipp. A presentation to Miss Leifer was made by Donna Oman and Sharon Sparrow, followed by social hour and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss L. Leifer
Knox United Church
Gail Bridges
Lin Sparrow
Enid Klimack
Ivy Klimack
Joan Halvas
Sharon Sparrow
Valerie Davidson
Betty Stevms
Donna Oman
Lin Drever
Marylin Craig
Lorna Glasman
Allan Schwalm
Verna Glasman
Dolores Patterson
Jim Kieper
Jady Kieper
Elwyn Wenitoway
Donnie Shipp
Marilyn
Craig
Miss Leifer
Iss Donna Oman
Sharon Sprarow
Local Horses Excel at Indian Head Meet
Clarence Jasman sent his pacers to Indian Head on July 2 and returned with two firsts a second and a third. Dainty Patch won and placed second in a seven horse field while Lady Russell won and placed third in an eight horse race.
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Clarence Jasman
Indian Head
Dainty Patch
Lady Russell
Senator Crerar to Open Russell Fair on July 19
Senator T A Crerar commonly called Alex accepted the Russell Agricultural Society invitation to officiate at the opening of Russell's fair on July 19. A son of the district Crerar grew up in Silver Creek helped organize a farmers elevator and served as its first agent in Russell. He later led the United Grain Growers and was elected MP for Marquette in 1917 before joining the Senate where he advocates Western agriculture. The choice of Crerar as official guest marks Russell's 75th anniversary as fitting and appropriate.
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T. A. Crerar
Russell Agricultural Society
Crerar
Alex
Silver Creek
Russell
United Grainer
House of Commons
Marquette
Senate
Dos and Donts For Waterways Safety Listed
Community boating guidance from Safety Afloat by the Department of Transport outlines dos such as heading to shore in storms, carrying a bailer, using approved lifesaving gear, aiding distressed boats, slowing near dredges, learning road rules, ventilating bilges, checking batteries, respecting vessel limits, and following fire regulations. Donts warn against standing or moving in small boats, operating near swimmers, mixing liquor with boating, using leaky boats, cruising fast near small craft, leaving steering unattended, unnecessary horn or spotlight use, delaying rule compliance, anchoring near others, speeding near harbors, and racing power craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transport
Board of Steamship Inspection
Board of Fire Underwriters
Elks Dominion Day Celebration Rainout at Silver Beach
Heavy rain washed out Elks sponsored Dominion Day events at Silver Beach on July 2. Only a few hardy fishermen attended and the fish derby crowned Joe Chuchmuch with a 5% Ib jack and a life jacket prize. The public draw shifts to Saturday at the Royal Purple dance. Local sports days in Langenburg Saltcoats Birtle and Elphinstone saw light showers but drew visitors from the district.
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Silver Beach
The
Elks
Joe Chuchmuch
Jack
Langenburg
Saltcoats
Birtle
Elphinstone
Teachers Luncheon Sunday Hosts Visit by Manitoba Educators
Teachers from Manitoba return for a Sunday luncheon arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. Smitty's Grill will host the meal with Mrs. J. G. Kippan giving a talk similar to last year. itinerary and tour leadership are handled by M. J. G. McMullen with local dignitaries and chamber workers attending.
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Anitoba
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Smitty's Grill
J. G. Kippan
M. J. G. McMullen
Manitou Chambers of Commerce
Two Hearts of a Child in Hospital Care
Dr Willis J Potts of Children memorial Hospital cites a Health League release noting a child possesses a physical and emotional heart. He says emotional bonds and honest, tender care prevent psychological scars during long hospital stays. Nurses can act as substitute mothers, and stable rural families help cooperation in hospitalization.
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Health League of Canada
Journal of the
Amrican Medical Association
Willis J. Potts
Children's Memorial Hospital
Chicago
LETS GET CRACKIN FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK
In ten days Russell will usher in the 75th anniversary week with visitors expected. Community participation is encouraged for a festive welcome. no committee or beard required. People can decorate homes or businesses and dress in old fashioned clothes to spread word of a bang-up time during the week of July 15.
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Russell
Firefighting Waterworks Boost for Insurance Relief
Residents expect lower premiums as the waterworks system goes live and a fire safety test proves strong pressure. Two old hoses burst, while newer hose sent water to about one hundred feet from the booster pump, showing the system’s capability and prompting talk of organizing a volunteer firefighting brigade.
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Russell
Promoters Plan Bus Tour to Promote Highway 83 Map
The US Highway 83 Association center in Liberal Kansas reports a northbound trip starting July 20 reaching Swan River. A 39 passenger bus will be filled before crossing into Manitoba as President George L Pitcher leads to distribute 100000 strip maps highlighting No 83. Overnight stop July 22 at Russell.
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Liberal
Kansas
Swan River
George L. Pitcher
Manitoba
Russell
Manitoba cabinet reshuffle places Robertson in Public Works
Premier Campbell announced a wide cabinet shake up. Hon. R. D. Robertson moves from Agriculture to Public Works while C. L. Shuttleworth takes Agriculture with Immigration and Public Utilities. F. C. Bell shifts to Mines and Resources. C. E. Greenlay to Provincial Treasurer and Labour. F. Jobin joins as Industry and Commerce and Railways Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Robertson
D. L. Campbell
Manitoba
Roblin
Agriculture
F. Jobin
Industry
Commerce
R. D. Turner
Rod Clement Wins MLA Plowing Championship in Portage la Prairie
Rod Clement topped last year’s winner Hon. Ron Robertson to capture first in the Manitoba Championship plowing match held at Portage la Prairie. Russell’s Angus Coulter finished fourth as the annual event sponsored by the Agricultural Society and Chamber of Commerce kicked off.
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Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Rod Clement
Ron Robertson
Russell
Angus Coulter
Agricultural Society and Chontber of
Cammeee
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Legion
Army
Dunn's Farm
Fair Ground
Young Farmer
Old Timers
L. Leifer
Anchorage
Efit
M.L.A
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