Post-Convention Tours Stop in Russell This Week
A Tuesday lunch hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for 37 teachers led by Inspector J Muirhead and joined by seven local chamber members. Mayor J A Burgess chaired. Tours connected to the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention in Winnipeg plan to visit Clear Lake and Russell next Tuesday noon, with Eileen B Creighton coordinating meals and arrangements in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comerce
Irwin
South Side Service
Elks’ Hall
J. Muirhead
Chamber of Commerce
Rod ‘Thompson
J. A. Burgess
Banner County
Manitoba
Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Winnipeg
Clear Lake
Russell
Eileen B. Creighton
Ommiter
Chamber
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Tenner
Binscarth Anglers Win Derby at Fishing Lake
The Russell Game and Rodent Association hosted its annual derby at Fishing Lake near Rossburn last Sunday. Binscarth district anglers swept all prize money with Jim Rannie taking first at 5 oz and Bill Barker second with 6 lb 14 oz while Donald Allerton placed third at 5 lb 8 oz. Forty five anglers competed including entrants from Chilliwack British Columbia and Brandon along with local sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Game and Risn Association
Fishing Lake
Rossburn
Binscarth
Jim Rannie
Bill Barker
Donald Allerton
Chilliwack
Miami
Brandon
Local notes from Ignace and area community events
Marchwell Jr. and family visit from Ignace Ontario join Harry Upland’s kin in the area. Vacation Bible school set at Bethel Lutheran July 16 for children four and up. Regina trips, teaching positions, and hospital work noted. Birth, hospitalizations, and visits across Regina, Moose Jaw, and area. Community greetings, travel updates, and job changes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bryer
Olive Bryer
Irs
Margaret Murray
Elizabeth Hande
Regina
Murray
Edith Johnson
Jedburgh
Ella Gritemacher
Gritemacher
Kamaack
Helen Swed
Eva Rudoski
British Columbia
Lennard Steiner
Moose Jaw
Earl Pringle
Karl Nilsson
Clifford Prince
Arnold Apland
Eric Westerlund
Oscar Jensen
Bert Miller
Yorkton
Josephine Bartly
Miss Carosescu
Churchbridge
Schultz
Harold
Adeline
Calgary
USA
Mrs L Madill Completes 50 Years Service In W A
Mrs L Madill is honored for fifty years of service with the W A organization. President Mrs Foster presents a Bible and corsage as she reflects on twice serving as president and the meetings inspiring her. Members sing Lead Kindly Light and recite Mizpah Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Meese
W.A
Blood Donor Clinic At Russell August 9
The Canadian Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service will hold a blood donor clinic in Russell on Tuesday August 9. A town and district canvass is planned to ensure good donations. The Red Cross lists reasons to donate including that it is freely given and received and may help someone in the future. An anemia test is given to ensure donor health. a donation is three quarters of a pint. Fluid loss is replaced within 48 hours by a healthy adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re Plood Transfusion Service
Canadian Red Cross
Russell
The
Red Cross
Rain Needed To Offset Days Of Hot Weather
Heat lasting days kept temperatures above eighty across the district with a high near ninety. Recent rains and scattered hail in Millwood Binsearth and south of Angusville damaged crops by about 25 to 40 percent. Hail golf ball sized shattered windows. notary weather aided heading of grains and haying ahead with above average yields expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Binsearth
Angusville
Province's daily oil output rises with May gains
May crude production averaged 12 654 barrels daily from 757 wells the most since last year. Nine inactive wells were brought into production. Total May output reached 392 293 barrels up from 378 720 in April. Wells capable of production held at 882 with one abandoned and one new well brought in. Development drilling spread in June may boost new producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slanitoha
C. H. Witney
Annual Exhibition And Race Meet Climax of Planning
The annual exhibition and race meet proceed after weeks of planning. at the local Royal Bank branch, Doug Ingram is named manager of the Minto branch, to assume duties on July 25. He has served as accountant here for five years, and the Ingram family are currently on holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal Bank
Doug. Ingram
Ninto
Ingram
Irill
Minto
Beatrice Dunn Hertlein Wedding at Inglis United Church
Beatrice Sarah Dunn and Christian Frederick Hertlein wed Saturday July 2 at 7 pm in Inglis with Rev. Wilfred Waddell officiating. The reception at Community Hall featured a three tier cake and peony decor, with a large guest list and a short wedding trip to Flin Flon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herteinmounn
United Church
Inlis
Beatrice Sarah Younger
Jessie Dunn
Inglis
Robert Dunn
Christian Frederick
J.C. Hertlein
Wilfred Waddell
Binsearth
EH. Armstrong
Shirley Berk
Winnipeg
Jack Hertlein
Earl Mundt
Langenburg
Dennis Ross
E Hi. Armstrong
Iris Berrington
Lynne Moster
Shirley Hertlein
Roberta Berk
Earl Jackson
Nat McKay
Bill Jackson
Paul Ross
R. Wowk
Jackson
Bob Jackson
Jin Ted Armstrong
Kay
Alex Bulbeck
J. Toderan
H. Moster
Len Berrington
C. Gibson
Flin Fion
Hertlein
Lamgenburg
Sask
Louis Berk
Phillip le Forte
Portage la Prairie
Leslie Richardson
Snow Lake
Man
W. Mintenko
Russell
Christena Mundt
Chas. Hertlein
Bud
Don Lang
Toronto
Fred Mundt
Yorkton, Sask
Fred. Schmellinger
Shevli
Norman’ Nerbas and Dale
MacNutt, Sask
Largest 4 H Rally in Province History in Manitoba
The Pro- Vineral Exhibition in Brandon hosted a record 1 820 4 H club members from 58 agricultural and 42 girls clubs across western Manitoba on July 4. First time visitors from North Dakota joined the parade and judging demonstrations. Noreen Lamb was crowned Rally Queen. Mimota merry Stitchers Cloth ing Club won Grand Champion, Brandon Dairy Club was Reserve. The half mile parade drew a crowded grandstand as 99 clubs marched, with weeklong 4 H activities continuing through the Provincial Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sme
Manitoba
Brandon
North Dakota
Eaton's of Canada
Elaine Racher
Figin
Allan Chambers
Belmont Calf Club
Noreen Lamb
Bradwardine 4H
Mimota Merry Stitchers Clothing Club
Brandon Dairy Club
Nothing Club
Moore couples 40th wedding anniversary observed
Reception celebrated the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Moore on June 26 at their home. Mabel Dilts and Victor Moore wed June 23 1920 at Harrowby. They have seven sons and fifteen grandchildren. Relatives from Saltcoats Wroxton Maryfield Foxwarren Millwood Harrowby Russell attended a 60 guest event with a three tier wedding cake. Mr Moore's sister Mrs Waddell oversaw the guest book and gifts. A large dinner preceded the reception honoring Mrs Matt Laycock former Hazel Brady bridesmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Moore
Mabel Dilts
Harrowby
Rootd
George
Walter
Stanley
David
Toronto
Arthur
Former Bank Manager Dies in British Columbia
Mr Caries Mesride longtime Bank of Montreal executive died July 6 in Smithers BC. He led the Russell branch and earlier served as Yorkton manager for nine years before his 1950 retirement.
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British Columbia
Caries Mesride
Russell
Bank of Montreal
Smithers
Yorkton
Aphids Rise as Manitoba Gardens Face Threat this Year
Aphids invade late barley stands in Manitoba with Virden district showing heavy activity. Entomologists warn population could surge if natural predators remain low and heat humidity persist. Malathion spray advised at 1 to 1½ pounds per acre, costing about $3 per acre, to protect crops. Last major invasion was 1955, though local pockets occur annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Vineral
Virden
Manitoba
Sun Life appoints Shoemaker as Brandon branch manager
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada announces George S. Shoemaker will lead a new western and northern Manitoba branch with headquarters in Brandon. The firm reorganizes its Manitoba operations amid expansion. Shoemaker, with ten years at the company, previously served two years as district supervisor in Virden, guiding a top unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Uaeassurance Company of Canada
George S. Shoemaker
Manitoba
Brandon
Sun Life
Shoemaker
Virden
Camp in Doubt Over Missing Cook at Silver Beach
Kiwanis sponsored campers may be cancelled due to lack of a cook. RC. Smellie is urged to help find a replacement for the July 24 to August 5 session. A camp leader is also needed to assist the Red Cross swimming instructor at the boys camp. Water supply improves with a new well on George Mintenko’s farm as testing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Kiwanis Club
Smellie
Red Cross
George Mintenko
Local breeders prep for provincial fair circuit in Russell region
Breeders from the district push to the big provincial exhibition, with Watson Dunn and Co. showing Herefords, Glasman and Fallon promoting Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorns, all expected to place well at the Russell fair next week. A public school list omits Cleo Sharpe, who advanced from Grade 7 to 8, while Main Street’s corner gains a modern Central Hotel after brick work finishes, signaling town progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Dunn & Son
J. J. Dunn
W. Dunn
Watson Cochrane & Sons
Hereford
C. E. Glasman & Sons
Aberdeen-Angus
Verne Fallon
Foxwarren
Russell Public
Cleo Sharpe
Main Street
Russell
Central Hotel
Check Your Date on Mailing Labels This Weekend
Subcribers are urged to verify expiry dates on their labels after a recent update. If an error appears or the date reads June 60 or earlier, contact the office promptly as the subscription is past due.
Manitoban 4 Hers To Visit Minnesota Farms
A Manitoba 4H delegation will visit Minnesota farms from July 17 to 23 with stops in Olmstead Dodge Goodhue and Winona counties. They will tour Mayo Clinic Rochester dairy and sites in Minneapolis St Paul. The exchange is funded by club donations with council oversight and supervised by Garry Workman and Louise Batho. Jim Kieper of Silverton joins the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunnesow
Manitoba
Olmstead
Dodge
Goodhue
Winona
Mayo Clinic
Medical Museum
Rochester
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
St Paul
4H Club Council
Garry Workman
Louise Batho
Russell
Jim Kieper
Silverton
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Binscarth Anglers
Derby Association
Marchwell
L. Madill
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell Fair
Acies
Lennard
Rockets
Northend
Marchwell Birtle
Elks
Curling Club
Memorial Hall
SUN Life Appointment
Gee Ae Lueil
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