Stage Set For Russell Fair and Races
Russell fair days July 19 20 draw hundreds to the fair grounds with new entrance traffic plan to reduce gate congestion. Events include harness races six heats daily and a Barry Memorial Trophy battle among Saskatchewan Manitoba stables plus E J Casey Shows and a light horse show. Bethany Lutheran church marks 50th anniversary with rededication services and community festivities.
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Russell Fair
Bethany Lutheran
Neepawa Lions
Vern Johnson
Bob King
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Manitoba —Héreford Breeders’ Association
Birtle Y P U Plans Photography Contest
The Birtle Y P U invites amateur photographers to enter a summer contest with three categories scenery animal life and portraits. An entry fee of ten cents applies to the first three entries. no limit on total entries. Prizes total seven hundred dollars with 8x10 glossy prints required for submission and entries due before September 30 to Box Bittle Man.
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Young People's Union of
Birtle
Yp.u
Yp.pue
Manitoba
Birtle Young People’s Union
Birtle Yp.u
Box Bittle
Man
Woodstock Voters Reject Joining Binscarth District
Ratepayers of the Woodstock District vote 18 to 17 against a proposal to join the Binscarth Consolidated School District. Binscarth Consolidated was formed last year after several district schools amalgamated.
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Woodstock
Binscarth
July Galas Set In Russell After Exhibits
Dances will entertain the crowd at Memorial Hall on July 19 and 20. With cooperative weather these evenings promise gala occasions in Russell following exhibits and agricultural events.
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Memorial Hall
Russell
Contract Awarded for Painting Bin Scarth Bridge
Stanley Dunsmore submitted the sole tender for painting Bin Scarth Bridge. His bid of 380.00 dollars was accepted at a special meeting of the RM of Russell 1 on Monday evening. The awarded work covers painting the bridge.
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Stanley Dunsmore
Binscarth Bridge
RM. of
Russell
New Theatre Plan for Russell City Permits Sought
Rumors of a new theatre in Russell materialize as Nick Magnowski applies to the Town Council for a permit to construct a $70,000 building on the Main Street property between Gillen's Grocery and J Gallant and Sons. Magnowski intends an up to date theatre facility.
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Russell
Nick Magnowski
Main Street
Gillen’s Grocery
J. Gallant & Sons
Magnowski
Reconstruction of Bridge Components
The item lists necessary parts for two ninety foot roadway Howe trusses and two timber approach spans including guard rails posts timber truss members steel truss members floor beams and related hardware.
Russell Fair Preparations Highlight Big Community Event
The Russell Agricultural Society, its officers and directors pledge a major fair despite past weather setbacks. The committeemen promise a top program of exhibits judging and entertainment for July 19 and 20 with entries closing July 17 at 8 p.m. at The Banner office for local exhibitors.
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Russell
Russell ‘Agricultural Society
Russell Agricultural Society
Travelling TB Clinic Runs in Russell July 17 and 18
Women’s Institute volunteers organize a two day TB clinic in Russell held in the Town Council Chambers from 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Residents urged to attend or schedule an appointment if missed. Clinic costs are covered by the Manitoba Sanatorium Board and Associated Canadian Travellers via Christmas seals and amateur contests.
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Women's Institute
T.B
Russell
Sanatorium Board of
Manitoba
No Fish At Game And Fish Outing
Despite cool wet weather a crowd gathered at Silver Beach for the Russell branch Fish and Game League annual picnic. E Leifer B Glasman F Jones B Cumming and A J Mushumanski oversaw activities with Mushumanski serving as chief coffee maker. The league challenged the All Comers to a softball game with no confirmed result. The Fish Derby yielded nothing noteworthy and was disappointing.
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Silver Beach
Russell
Fish and Game League
E. Leifer
B Glasman
F. Jones
B. Cumming
A. J. Mushumanski
Kiwanis Official Visits Russell Club
Bob Forbes lieutenant governor of the district visited the Russell Kiwanis Club on Monday and gave a report on the recent International convention in St. Louis. Harold Wright and Forbes were Brandon Club delegates. He urged strong representation at the Western Canada district convention in Waskesiu in August. President Jim Burgess introduced the speaker and Bob Smellie Jr. thanked him.
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Bob Forbes
Russell Kiwanis Club
St. Louis
Mr. Forbes
Harold Wright
Brandon Club
Western Canada
Waskesia
Jim Burgess
Bob Smellie, Jr
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E. J. Casey
Bob Page
H. J. Drader
Dunrea
Dr. G. Bisman
Wolseley
Sask
Frank Miebergall
Nendorf
W. F. Payne
Wawanesa
T. G. Dainard
Nipawin
J. Norton
Branon
J. H. Dunlop
Dane McAdam
L. J. Kinny
Waskada
George McArthur
Branson
C. J. Lewis
Welwyn
John Temple
Indian Head
Wee Bob Page
Kimworthy
Barry
G. A. Heimann
Winnipeg
F. Ewald
Edmonton
Alta
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Western Canada
R. G. Sedo
John Fingas
John Halwas
Louis Borkofsky
Ladies’ ‘Aid Society
R. Mack
Henry Fingas
N. Donnelly
Bethany Church
G. A. Voeum
Cleveland
Ohio
E. S. Rosenquist
Edenwold
Leonard Ross
Shellbrook
Fomerly
Inglis
Birtle Y.P.U. Plans
New Theatre
T.B. Clinic
Kiwanis
Club
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