Holiday crowds flock to Russell Dominion Day events
Russell residents enjoyed a busy Dominion Day with Silver Beach hosting the Elks day, a four team baseball tournament won by Angusville over Foxwarren, and Russell teams competing in Langenburg. Prizes went to Fred Pushka for a 16 pound jack bass, while a lake cottage won by Frank Rosolowich. Midway races, fireworks, a dance, and cottage prize drawings kept crowds entertained across town.
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Russell
Silver Beach
Langenburg
Birtle
Elphinstone
Saltcoats
Russell Elks
Angusville
Foxwarren
Inglis
Russell School
Fred Pushka
Jack
Frank Rosolowich
Kiddies Delight at Chuck Wagon Show at Fairgrounds
Tuesday night at the fairgrounds drew a large crowd for Cliff Claggett's show. The chuck wagon races were mild but the trained Brahma bull act educated mules and trick horses delighted both children and adults. Attendees enjoyed the new decorated Memorial hall and the polished new dance floor.
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Fairgrounds
Cliff Claggett
Russell Public School Promotion List Fair Attracting Distant Entries
Manitoba education officials Hon C Rhodes Smith and Dr R McFarlane visited Russell to discuss the larger school area plan en route to Swan River. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner and meeting at Wildwood Country Club and Elks hall to promote cooperation with the School Board as entries pour in for the Russell fair. Promotion lists feature many students from Grades One to VIII and several moved up through Grade IX, with prizes awarded for progress. The fair, July 20 and 21, will include livestock, grains, vegetables, dairy, poultry, crafts, Boy's and Girl's clubs, and daily entertainment plus two North Western Inter-Provincial baseball games and harness racing. A new play park is slated for the spruce grove near the main gate.
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C. Rhodes Smith
Manitoba
R. ©. McFarlane
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Swan River
Wildwood Country Club
Elks’ Hall
Russell Fair
Manitoba Hereford Breeders’ Association
Maryfield
Holar
Langenburg
Inglis
Binscarth
Casey
Spruce Grove
Rev MacDonald Inducted as Russell United Church Minister
Rev W J MacDonald was welcomed as the new minister of Russell United Church at an induction service held last Thursday evening. Rev Russell Reid opened the service and read the scripture. Rev Wesley Harland gave the charge, urging duties and responsibilities. Dr Warren Rothwell noted partnership of congregation and minister and asked for prayer and support. Lunch followed in the church basement served by the Ladies Aid as members met the new minister.
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W. J. MacDonald
Russell United Church
Russell Reid
Silverton
Wesley Harland
Foxwarren United Church
Warren Rothwell
Inglis United Church
R. Reid
MacDonald
New Proprietor at Central Hotel
On July 1st J Ramsay of Kenora Ont took over ownership and management of the Central Hotel at Russell. A former locomotive foreman he served thirty seven years with the CNR and has run tourist camps at Kenora Minaki and Redditt. He and Mrs Ramsay plan to reside in Russell this fall as Ed Nedley who ran the hotel since last September moved to Winnipeg with his family.
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J. Ramsay
Kenora
Ont
Central Hotel
Russell
Mr. Ramsay
CNR
Minaki
Redditt
Ramsay
Ed, Nedley
Winnipeg
Hon J A Glen Buried At Ottawa
Hon J A Glen one of Russell's notable figures was laid to rest in Ottawa after dying June 27. A lawyer by training he represented Marquette in Parliament for four terms, served as speaker 1940-45 and later cabinet minister of mines and natural resources. He chaired the Canadian section of the International Joint Commission and was active in education and Manitoba affairs. He emigrated from Scotland in 1911 and lived in Russell before moving to Ottawa in the 1940s.
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Russell
Ottawa
James Allison Glen
International Joint Commission
Glen
Marquette
House of Commons
Renton
Glasgow University
Canada
Winnipeg
Russell School Board
Teh Manitoba School Trustees Association
Manitoba Economic Conference
Progressive Party
Manitoba
T. A. Crerar
Crerar
Glenn
Prairie Provinces
Anglican church notices for Russell Shellmouth Binscarth
Rev C W J Salmon curate in charge lists services at 11 am Christ Church Russell 3 pm St Cuthbert's Shellmouth and 7 30 pm St Matthews Binscarth with no services on July 2nd.
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Anglican
C. W. J. Salmon
Christ Church
Russell
St. Cuthbert's
Shellmouth
St. Matthews
Binscarth
Marriage Supper of the Lamb at Knox United Church
W I MacDonald announces 11 am public worship at Knox United Church with morning meditation on The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. A brief session meeting will follow the service. Gertie Davidson of Flin Flon is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Davidson.
Local notes and social visits reported in town
Mrs V Grieve left Sunday for MacGregor. Fred Hodgkins RCNVR and Mrs Hodgkins of Victoria BC have been visiting parents Mr and Mrs Chas Hodgkins. Mrs H Clee spending a few days in Winnipeg. Mrs T J McEvoy of Edmonton returned home after holidays with Mrs Davidson and Mrs M Foster. Mrs N McDougall Arline and Allan of Keewatin Ont are guests of Mrs McDougall’s sister Mr and Mrs D McCaig. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hertlein of Thorold Ont are holidaying with relatives in town. Alt Highfield and Tommy Berg returned to Flin Flon on Sunday. Mrs Highfield and Elaine will holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Len Davidson. Mrs J L Foster and Mrs Caldwell Mr L Davidson and Miss Elsie Davidson visited relatives in Neepawa. Mr and Mrs Laurence Gandza left for Winnipeg for July summer school. Mrs C Yankoski left for the Pacific Coast to visit Mrs Murray Yankoski. Murray sailed this week for Pearl Harbor. Mrs Ida Caldwell of Vancouver is visiting her sister and relatives. Members of the Russell W. plan a trip to Dr Skinner’s Hardy Plant Nursery Saturday July 8 with cars leaving the Rest Room at 2 pm. Each lady asked to bring her own.
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T. J. McEvoy
Edmonton
Davidson
M. Foster
N. McDougall
Arline and
Allan
Keewatin
Ont
McDougall
D. McCaig
Lawrence Hertlein
Thorold
Town
Tract
Alt Highfield
Tommy Berg
Flin Flon
Russell W
Dr. Skinner
Hardy Plant Nursery
Retiring Tom Robertson Honored by Russell Colleagues
Fellow employees gathered in Russell Tuesday to bid farewell to Tom Robertson who retires from the Manitoba Telephone System after more than 40 years of service, 96 years in Russell. Dan Smith spoke for District No. 2 plant staff and presented a purse for health and happiness. Attending were Dan Smith Portage la Prairie Jack Adams Roblin Max Richards Neepawa Harold Bristoe Kelwood Sandy McKenzie Joe Collier and Stan Peach all of Portage la Prairie.
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Tom Robertson
Russell
Robertson
Manitoba Telephone System
Dan Smith
District No. 2
Portage la Prairie
Jack Adams
Roblin
Max Richards
Neepawa
Russell Game and Fish Outing at Silver Beach
The Russell Game and Fish Association plans its annual outing at Silver Beach this Sunday. With about 250 members, the event expects many members to bring wives and families for a large picnic style gathering.
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Russell Game and Fish Association
Silver Beach
Double winner Fred Pushka wins Elks fish derby lead
Fred Pushka landed a 16 1b sack on July 1 at Silver Beach securing the Elks fish derby prize and taking an undisputed lead in the contest conducted by John Stefanishyn.
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Fred Pushka
Sack
John Stefanishyn
Silver Beach
Sobering warning on holiday highway deaths
The vast toll of fatal accidents across Canada and the United States over the long weekend prompts a call for safer driving. It argues that moderate speed saves lives and a few extra minutes are worth preserving lives.
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Canada
United States
Thrilling motorcycle races sponsored by Leg ion at local track
Winnipeg riders thrilled a crowd of 890 with fast machines and a spill through a flaming board wall. Les Clark served as announcer and master of ceremonies. Possible fall hill-climb trials in Assiniboine valley discussed. The Russell Banner will not publish on July 20 during Fair Week holiday.
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Legion
Winnipeg
Les Clark
Assiniboine
Golfers and Bathing Girls Share One Aim
A lighthearted observation notes that golfers and bathing girls both seek to move around quickly, sharing a common ambition described in playful terms. The remark reflects the era’s casual humor and social context without naming individuals or events.
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Dolores Wadell
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Betty Kennedy
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Jerry Lazenby
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Joan Halvas
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Bert Boring
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Donald Meakin
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Walter Weir
Larry Barker
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Dick Bird
Madeline Boring
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Graeme Forsyth
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Alda Liske
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Billy Rowley
Laurel Vinnell
Alex Veneharuk
Pegey Witty
Ethel Weir
Florence Ziprick
Mary Eshelby
Edgar Boring
Frankie Clement
Marilyn Fenton
Roy Flett
Ronald Flett
Terry Lazenby
Jamie Langford
Rodney Rowley
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Richard Shipp
Mary Vewarchuk
Kent Warrian
Terry Waddell
Jimmy Vinnell
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Wilma Cusitar
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Doreen Dilts
Frank Eshelby
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David Ker
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Shirley Halwas
Mervi Hiller
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Gordon McFall
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Gordon Rutar
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Roy Pettitt
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Glenn Berg
Gary Clement
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Barry Coulter
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Bob Eshelby
Ken Flett
Irene Halowski
Bobby Halowski
Gordon Hiller
Gloria Pacey
Marie Storey
Florence Waddell
Roberta Waddell
Verny Worneski
Allen Cartwright
Lawrence Coy
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Roy Davidson
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Dick Mosoronchon
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Harold Shipp
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Rev. MacDonald
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V. Grieve
MacGregor
Fred Hodgkins
R.C.N.V.R
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Victoria
B.C
Chas. Hodgkins
Mrs. C. Yankoski
Pacific Coast
Murray
Yankoski
Pearl Harbor
Ida Caldwell
Vancouver
Mrs. L. Davidson
Russell Banner
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