Good Attendance at Annual Fair Despite Threatening Skies
Over 6000 people attended a two day fair and races hosted by Screen Played at their grounds last Thursday and Friday. The twentieth fair drew crowds from Manitoba and Saskatchewan with grandstand races and a large livestock parade led by President Frank Jones. Exhibits showcased jewelry, sewing, canning, art, and cooking with top prizes to Mrs. Roy Fenton, Miss Enid Fenton, Mrs. Berg, and Mrs. M Luba among others. Cattle, sheep, poultry, and horses earned many ribbons, while the 4 H clubs, garden displays, and local bands added to the event’s bustle despite the threat of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Nussen Agnemura
Screen
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Frank Jones
Keith McComb
Roy, Fenton
Enid Fenton
R. Berg
Mervyn Dunn
M. Luba
Barker
Margaret Berg
Mary Freier
Inglis
L. McKay
G. Anderson
D. Harrison
R. Moore
Krogstad
E. Jackson
Ben Lyons
Binscarth
Russell Grain Club
Binscarth Poultry Club
Millwood
Russell Creamery
John Bartkin
Alwyn Coulter
A. B. Anderson
Swan River
Mr. Coulter
Mr. Anderson
Watson Dunn
Evan
Verne Dunn
W. Dunn
Solsgirth
J Ross
W. Rice
Albert Werey
Angusville
Hail Wrecks Crops and Windows Across Russell Area
Debris of a July 13 hailstorm devastated Russell and nearby farmlands. About 4000 acres of grain were damaged while town gardens and numerous windows suffered, reflecting a heavy agricultural and urban impact comparable to 1898 in a milder form.
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Russell
Revised Electors Roll Adopted By Town Council
A brief Russell Town Council session on July 8, led by Mayor Mather, approved accounts totaling $1874.17 for payment and adopted the revised Electors' Roll for 1954. The next regular meeting is set for July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mather
J. J. Cross
G. Bicknell
J. A. Burgess
F. Clement
Harness and Running Races Shine at Main Fair
Russell fair crowds witness top harness and flat racing with close finishes and a Barry Memorial featuring Rockaway and Miniota. Dale Riggs and Hal Baker duel in 2:15 heats, while George Brockie enters two horses in both days.
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Dale Riggs
Jack Tutt
Rouleau
Hal Baker
Dr. Isman
Wolseley
N. Temple
W. F. McIntyre
Mapleton
Hi Mae
George Brockie
Brandon
Manitoba
Russell
Barry
Miniota
Paddy Field
Birch River
George Heap
Mr. McLennan
Bill Barry
E. J. Zasey
W. L. McGregor
Kid Field
Jim Snedker
Suitcosts
Jack Adolphe
Tom Kieper
Frank Robertson
Jim Langford
Dr. Page
Roy Kennedy
Wes’ McLeod
Marshall
District 4 H rally at Binscarth celebrates clubs
A July 13 district 4 H rally at Binscarth drew 254 members for judging and sports activities from Russell and Roblin Areas. The day featured contests in clothing, beef and grain judging, garden and poultry, and club demonstrations, plus a parade led by the Binscarth band and the Inter-District Speaking finals won by Elinor Burnett. Awards included T Eaton Co watches to top scorers Betty Wondra sek and Wilfred Rogers and the Russell Banner trophy to the Binscarth Calf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Roblin
Binscarth
Binsearth Poultry Club
Grand Narrows Seed Club
Manson Calf Club
Russell Seed Club
Shell River Calf Club
Grand Narrows Seed
Binscarth Poultry Club
Millwood Sewing Club
McAuley Sewing Club
Binscarth Flying Fingers
Roblins Sewing Club
T. Eaton Co
Betty Wondrasek
Wilfred Rogers
Manson Calf
Mavis
Charles
Roblin Sewing Club
Binsearth Calf Club
Elinor Burnett
Rand Ci
Manacedi Uamteh Omoo
Millay Clothing Club
McAuley Clothing Club
Binscarth Club
San Clara Clothing Club
Manson Garden Club
Shell River Calf
Millwood Calf Club
Makarott Garden Club
Grand Narrows’ Seed Club
Proposed Charge In CPR Train Service Explained
EV Johnson and Yassissan visited Russell and Inglis to outline proposed CPR line changes. The plan would cut two trains while adding daily express deliveries and carload freight service to Russell Cracknell and Inglis at least three times weekly. If passenger need returns in winter a passenger car would join the freight run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EV. Johnson Yassissan
Sujet
Russell
Inglis
Russell, Cracknell and
Results of Music Exams Announced at Manitoba University
The University of Manitoba released results from June practical music exams conducted under examiner Mr. Hugh Bancroft. Featured are high honors for Grade 10 Piano and honors across Grades 5 to 1, listing numerous students from Angusville Silverton Inglis Shellmouth and nearby communities.
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University of Manitoba
Hugh Bancroft
Mary Phillips
Phillips
Langenburg
Margaret A. Kuhn
Doreen L. Way Pass
Geraldine Kendal
Shellmouth
Jon Gerald Collins
Roblin
Marilyn Fenton
Kent ‘Warman
Irwin Pruefer
Ingli Pass
Jack Ziprick
Inglis
Betty Pritchard
Angusville
Valerie Dividson
Robert Haas
James W. Kieper
Silverton
Doris Pritchard
Pass
Pearl Diamond
Lorna A. Glasman
Jessica Lynne Drever
Sandra Margetts
Linda Zwicker
Elaine Jackson
Judith A. Kieper
Donald W. Shipp
Ivy
Shirley Ziprick
Ingli
Donna M. Oman
Harvey Craig
Fish Caught At Game And Fish Picnic At Silver Beach
Len Loney won the big fish prize at the Russell Game and Fish picnic held Sunday July 11 at Silver Beach. The seven and three quarters pound fish topped a day of water sports and children races. Louis Klimack won the sweepstake with a 3.25 pound jack. Hay Gillespie starred in distance and accuracy casting. A good crowd enjoyed a picnic lunch to end the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Loney
Silver Beach
Louis Klimack
Jack Hay Gillespie
Touring Teachers Make Stop in Russell on Manitoba Bus Tour
Thirty teachers visiting Russell as part of a Manitoba bus tour were hosted by the Russell Chamber of Commerce. After a late arrival and lunch, the group toured Memor ial Avenue and the historic Manor before heading to Rivers. En route they visited Dropmore Nursery and were greeted by Dr Skinner. The tour, sponsored by the Manitoba Department of Education and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, aims to give teachers firsthand knowledge of the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Manitoba
Memorial Avenue
Rivers
Dropmore Nursery
Skinner
Manitoba Department of Education
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Campers Dominate Dinner Table at Silver Beach Camps
At Russell Boys' and Girls' camps on Silver Beach, Ruth Russell oversaw meals for two weeks. She prepared vast quantities including 50 pounds sausage and weiners, 130 loaves of bread, 200 cans of vegetables, 40 pounds butter, and eggs nearly half a case, with ample fruit juices and puddings. No malnutrition reported.
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Russell
Silver Beach
Ruth Russell
Russell's Oldest Resident Celebrates 94th Birthday
M Robb honored at a tea hosted Monday at Mrs Gillespie's home marking her 94th birthday. Twenty ladies attended with flowers adorning the tea table and a photograph taken by a local photographer. Hostesses were Mrs Gillespie Mrs Arthur Jackson Mrs J Silver and Mrs D Fisher. Mrs Robb resides with Miss N Bryant and enjoys knitting and reading.
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M. Robb
H. Gillespie
Miss N. Bryant
Merchants Plan Picnic at Silver Beach Monday
The merchants of Russells and district and their families plan their annual picnic at Silver Beach next Monday afternoon. A program of races and sports begins at 2 o clock with opening ceremony. Visitors may bring their own lunch. tea and coffee are provided. An amateur hour is planned in the evening. Stores in the area close at noon on Monday July 26.
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Russells and District
Silver Beach
Official Opening of Bicknell's Esso Service Station
The new Bicknell's Esso Service Station on Main Street South in Suvurqay opens with a modern Imperial Oil design. The 32 by 40 foot cinder brick building houses front office wash bays labs and rest rooms with plywood Gyproc interior and red concrete floors. Oil heat from an overhead furnace provides warmth and the station features up to date lubrication equipment and twin post hoists. Manager Don Bicknell leads a staff including Delbert Des Champs and Gordon Hiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suvurqay
Bicknells Esso
Main Street
Imperial Oil
Thne
Russell
Bicknell
Esso
Don Bicknell
Delbert Deschamps
Gordon Hiller
All-Star Boxing And Wrestling At Russell Memorial Rink
Boxing fans will see an all-star show at Russell Memorial rink Saturday night sponsored by the Russell branch of the Canadian Legion. Matches start at 8:00 with Chick Livingston versus Lloyd Sutton and Pistol Pete Novak facing Tan Skeel. Wrestling features Geo Eskin against Gus Champagne and Ted Stafnik versus Johnny DePaolo with a tag team match planned for one hour or best of three.
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Russell Memorial
Russell Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Chick Livingston
Crescent Club
Winnipeg
Lloyd Sutton
Madison Club
St Boniface
Pete” Novak
Tan Skeel
Madison
Geo
Red” Eskin
Gus “Frenchy
Champagne
Ted Stefanik
Johnny — dePaulo
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F. Clement & Sons
Robertson Brothers
Knox Church
W.A. Christ Church
Royal Purple Lodge
Russell Curling Club
Hogberg
Curling Club
E. J. Casey
Bob Corley
W. Smith
S. Bopka
R. G. Adams
Ed. Leifer
Sam Bopka
Arnold Bopka
C. Shingoose
J. Cooke
Fred Whymer
Jack Robinson
J. Crerar
Clarence Glasman
Dainty Patch
Lady Russell G
Stan Jackson
Hilton
Linda Jean Baker
Bradson
Mac McGregor
R. H M. Bayless
Bradin Russell
Mamie Scott
Holly
Maxine Armstrong
Oscar van Doorne
Glenboro
McIntyre
Gretchen Counsel
L. A. Johnson
Worthy Patch
L. Teece
Guy Hall
C. J. Lewis
Brownie
A. Rooks’ Mcintosh
Rockaway
McLennan
D. ‘Halwas
Bowsend
Margaret_ Heap
E. Greensides
Black Bess
Kurt Zimmer
W. Zimmer
Big Rock
Red Rock
Gay Lassie
Texas Joy
Rocky Path
Ralph Zimmer
Frank Eshelby
Magic
G. Heap
Greensides
Caithness
W. Mustard
Gladstone
Ray Stewart
Beach Girl
Silent Mark
Clear News
Jim Stevenson
Rod Mentuck
Chief Royal
Lady Bell
Topsy
Halo Audry
Chariot
Grey
Zimmer
Mentuck
C'W. Lewis
Mae Richard
Lois Brady
McGregor
Pace
Brady Glen
Brockie
Lady Glen
Guy Bars
S. Jackson
Princess Riggs
Isman
Daleed Jree
Guy Hal
Teeces
Mr Key
Star Patch
Danny Mahone
C. Liteso
Virden
George Simms
Foxwarren
Missanga
Tiny
Robin
W. Kilminster
Grandview
C. W.allison
Firdale
Texas
Elaine Olson
McAuley
Betty McAuley
Jeanette Bicker
Shirley Walton
Jean Horning
Binsearth
Anna Katcher
Sheila Greensides
Marion McParlane
Phyllis Jamieson
Rita Orr
Roblin Girls’ Club
Maxine Kirby
Manson
Beatrice Brown
Lorne Bryer
Garnet
Jamieson
Fern Johnston
Douglas Clarke
Richard Smith
Makaroff
Douglas Anderson
Earl Boice
Senior
Arthur Allerton
Donald Munro
Bernette Kirby
Ann Halkewich
Charles Framingham
Grand Narrows
Floyd Wilson
Eric Davis
Ronald Kirby
Ronnie Cartwright
Kenny Stonehouse
Mansson
Floyd
Willson
C.P.R
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