Fair Attendance At Russell Roblin 4H Rally Opens Busy Week
Four hundred twenty five 4H members and leaders gathered at the Russell fair for the Russell Roblin 4H club rally on July 17. Activities included registration, livestock judging in beef cattle and swine, a parade led by the Russell Elks Band, demonstrations, and gold watch awards for top individuals Carol Eslinger and Murray Robertson. The Maknoff Garden Club won the Russell Banner trophy for the highest club score, with dress reviews and royal selections proceeding under the guidance of Harold Boughton, Keith McComb, and Louise Batho, aided by Mary Matheson and Lois Emmond.
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Russell- Roblin
Russell Fair
Russell Elks
T. Eaton Company
Fromt
Mary Matheson
Lois Emmond
Ed Somers
Carol
Day of Eatons
R. Halwas
Russell Agricultural Society
Louise Batho
Russell
Day
Carol Eslinger
Roblin Sewing Club
Murray Robertson
Assiniboine Calf Club
Russell Banner
Maknoff Garden Club
Harold Boughton
Roblin
Keith McComb
Louise Batho T
Shoal Lake
Game and Fish Picnic at Silver Beach This Sunday
The Russell Game and Fish Association will hold its annual picnic at Silver Beach on Sunday July 1. A varied program is planned with contests and activities organized by the committee.
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Silver Beach
Russell Game and Fish Association
District 4-H Members On Tour To Iowa
Sixteen girls and six teen boys with strong 4-H records left Winnipeg by bus for Jones County Iowa. They will return July 28. The Manitoba 411 Club Council sponsors the trip with the extension service of the department of agriculture and local agricultural representatives helping select members.
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Winnipeg
Jones County
Iowa
Manitoba 411 Club Council
Department of Agriculture
Russell fairgrounds packed as Agricultural Society rally draws crowds
Large crowds filled the Russell fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday for the Agricultural Society rally. Grandstand and track overflowed, exhibitions featured strong livestock entries including Aberdeen-Angus and Hereford classes, while machinery and midway shows drew steady attendance. Fireworks, curling club booths, and CKY Caravan music kept visitors entertained through the two days.
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Russell Fair
Agricultural Society
Ward Sen
Beulah
Adolphe & Sons
Georgelintenko
Russell
Adolphe
Royal Bank
Alwyn Coulter
Watson Dunn & Son
Watson Cochrane
Son
Willis Kieper & Son
Foxwarren
Jayland
Delbert Deschamps
SKY Caravan Group
Russell Ellis
Races Record Two Day Meet Sets New Marks at Fair
Two day harness and running meet drew record starters with 38 harness and 48 running entries. Winners included Sheldon Pointer driven by D Finlayson and top placings across classes 2:30 2:28 and free for all. In Manitoba outside Winnipeg Karl Flamon dominated with five firsts including Larry Memorial at Kenora’s Pride and related events.
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W. L. McGregor
Brandon
W. R. Oliver
Swan’ River
Jas. Snedker
Sailcoats
F. Stewart
McAuley
A. E. Page
Jas. Langford
Roy Kennedy
Wes McLeod
Tack Adolphe
Tom Kieper
D. Finlayson
Portage la Prairie
Sheldon Pointer
Little Tom Baker
C. J. Lew
J. McGregor
Guy Baser
R. Dryden
Mac Zonneil
McDonald Pros
McDonald
Jim Braly
Lacy Riggs
Shep’ McCreary
Atricia Riggs
Etty Azolt
Axe
Baker Glen
Linda Jean Bater
Sheps Boy
Scott Axworthy
Hazel Direct
Red
Reper
D. Pinlayson
River
Etty Arts
Dillon Patricia Riggs
Finlayson
Guy Bars
Scort
Brady Glen
Janet Baker
Real Axe
Gallantsen
H. Drader
Ted Gagnon
Fannie Mac
Timmie Bars
Yedwyn
Eleanor Mac
Winnipeg
Russell
Mat
Intry
Karl Flamon
Southey, Sask
Larry
Fair Marshall
Flamon
Sam Street
Saskatoon
Caithness
Murray McLennan
Thickson
Mac’s
Gloria
Prince Barb
Yampa Mace
Kenora
Pride
I Chariot
R. Zimmer
Canadian labour force rises in 1957 mid October
In mid October 1957 Canada reports a civilian labour force of 6,006,000, up 248,000 from a year earlier. The number of employed persons rises to 89,000, an increase of 128,000 over the previous year.
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Canada
Jobe
Assiniboine Claims Life Of Youthful Swimmer
David Freier, 17, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Gus Freier of Russell, drowned while swimming in the Assiniboine river west of Endcliffe late Tuesday evening. His brother Bill and friends Walter and Arthur Geith entered help. Bill unable to swim got into difficulty, and David disappeared while the rescuers reached the shore. the body was recovered around 3 am Wednesday.
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David Freier
Gus Freier
Russell
Assiniboine
Endcliffe
Bill
Walter
Arthur Geith
Bill Freier
David
Teachers Tour Has Pleasant Break Here
A Manitoba teachers tour visited Russell on Saturday July 12 enjoying three hours of hospitality arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Burgess and local officials welcomed them in the Elks hall with luncheon by Mrs. W Erwin. Speakers included J A George Robert Mundle and Peter Nickel. The group toured Memorial rink Legion club rooms regional library and local stores before a bus drive through residential areas.
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Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
W. Erwin
Chamber
A. Burgess
KR. Wheatley
HE. Way
J. Wilson
D. A. Kinney
T. W. Dunsmore
B.C. Sanderson
J. A. George
Deloraine
Robert R. Mundle
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Peter Nickel
Winkler
Legion Club
Mr. Kinney
Train Service Change Proposed By C N R
Meeting in Portage Brandon division outlines CN railways plan to end twice weekly passenger trains Winnipeg to Russell. Freight and express traffic shift to highway, with CN tickets honored by Western Canadian Greyhound Lines. Three weekly highway runs replace two, temp schedules kept during restrictions.
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A. C. Nicholls
Portage
Brandon D
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Russell
Eed
Wei Toe Kae Te
Mts
Western Canadian Greyhound Lines
Canadian National
Nicholls
Fastball Playoffs Favor Legion To Retain Title
The Legion lead in a best of three series after winning the first game against the Giants. If they win again they will repeat last year’s title run, with a possible third game set for Friday night. Farmers at Nields miss the playoffs as Clements sidelined the Elks.
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Giants
Legion
Foo She
Piers
Farmers At Nields
Clements
Elks
Community worker named citizen of the year in Edmonton
Harold C. Wright was named citizen of the year by the Edmonton Junior Chamber of Commerce for teaching square dancing to wheelchair patients and organizing recreational programs for mental hospital patients. A clipped Edmonton Journal piece was forwarded from Bran on a Shellmouth native, noting Wright’s community impact and ongoing efforts in accessible recreation.
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Edmonton Journal
Comfort
Branon
Shellmouth
Harold C. Wright
Edmonton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Tenders Called For Bituminous Highway Repairs Between Here And Foxwarren
Tenders have been called for bituminous surface work on Highway 4 and 33 from here to Foxwarren. The sole comment notes that time may prevent a complete job this year.
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Here
Foxwarren
Turkey Trail road joins provincial highway system
The Russell-Erickson road known as Turkey Trail becomes trunk highway No 45 under the Highways Branch. Built in 1996-97 by the government, it was handed to municipalities for upkeep and now joins the provincial system after years of hit and miss maintenance. Cool clouds bring a chance of showers amid recent extreme heat withthermometers reaching 120 in the sun.
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Russell-Erickson
Highways
Department of Public Works
Riding Mountain Park
No. 4
Chambers of Commerce
National Farm Safety Week Proclaimed in Manitoba
This week is proclaimed National Farm Safety Week to raise farmer awareness of farm accident seriousness. The Extension Service and Manitoba Department of Agriculture express concern over the high number of farm accidents annually, noting input from Manitoba representative E. P. Hudek of the Western Canadian.
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Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
E. P. Hudek
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District 4-H
CKY Caravan
D. Bannerman
McDowel
Sask
Pocho
Sue May
Milty A. Piccolo
Rockway
Sam's
Prince Bard
Chariot
C. Grey
R. Zimner
G. Boyachuk
Rock 'N 'Ol
Frank Hardy
Ethel Coulter
Silverton
Aberdeen
Angus
Kowanis
F. J. Bell
Cloverleaf
Rheta W. Cox
Swan River
Shirley Pat M. Davidson
Isabella
Sylvia Einarson
Winnipegosis
Phyllis D. Frayer
Lucia Hart
Marion Hird
Treherne
Agnes Huebert
Mary A. Popien
Arbong
Dorothy Ky Sawehyn
Flin Flon
Berith Semeniuk
Naral P
Ann Simpson
G. L
Stevenson
Morden
Anita
F. Flyde
Doris
Doris Mundle
St. Boniface
C.N.R
Banner
J. W. Currie
Grand Lodge Convention of Elks
Busch
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