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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
1
Attendance remained strong for two flawless fair days though exhibit entries declined. Races drew crowds with eight horses at the post and Mighty McKinn winning heats. Exhibits, poultry records, and livestock saw smaller displays while the Memorial and midway attractions drew steady spectator interest.
Dandy Birds notes 1200 pheasants released by Game and Fish with half on Tom Kieper’s valley farm and half at Crescent Ridge, from the Dakotas, signaling a probable open season this fall. Includes details on origin, distribution, and a related civic note.
A week long Kiwanis sponsored camp for nineteen boys opened Sunday at the Elks camp on Silver Beach with Stan Krowski as leader and Garry Brickman of Dauphin as Red Cross swimming instructor. Mrs. J. Hyde is camp cook.
A Wednesday fire at Foxwarren wiped out about 45,000 bushels of grain stored in an elevator. Fire brigades from Shoal Lake, Birtle, St Lazare, Binscarth and Russell fought the blaze, saving the annex and other property. CPR engine and local trucks supplied water. A second fire that night destroyed a farm dam near Silverton.
The Christ Church Russell notice lists Rev. W S Smith as rector with a Trinity VID service at 11 am on Sunday August 4. Organist Mrs HR Dickens is noted.
A brief but strong rain measured 0.39 inch at the CPR station ending a hot spell. Strong winds toppled some trees but caused no major damage. Gardeners welcomed the moisture as late crops may benefit though outlook remains uncertain. Weekly temperatures averaged a high of 82 and low of 72 with July precipitation at 0.47 inch, well below normal.
The Farmers' Tour departs August 8 at eight o'clock, with five carloads planned and room for more district farmers. Keith McComb and Art Impey coordinate applications by Saturday. The two day itinerary includes Riding Mountain White Mud River watershed, Neepawa lunch, a broiler plant, loose housing farms in Portage, Carman supper, poultry laying plant, Morris swine and turkey farms, Altona oil plant, lunch, then Morden overnight for canning plant and experimental farm visits. Agricultural reps assist with coordinated farm visits across districts.
The Russell 4-H Calf Club held a successful show and sale on Friday in conjunction with the Russell Fair. Calves weighed at Manioba Pool Elevator and were judged by A O Henuset of Pipestone, with Ethel Coulter winning grand champion and Pat McKinnon earning best groomed. The sale at 2:30 pm saw the champion calf sold to Eaton Company for 25 cents per pound, averaging 18.28 cents per lb. An on-site weight guess contest favored George Forsyth Sr. and post-event radio interviews aired later on CJGX.
The University of Manitoba School of Music released June examination results listing piano candidates and their outcomes by grade. Names include Jon Collins Roblin Arla Phillips Langenburg and many others from Russell Inglis Marchwell and surrounding communities with grades ranging from Pass to First Class Honors.
The Russell Game and Fish Association holds its annual picnic at Silver Beach Sunday July 28 with a full program. Events include the usual fish derby casting, running races ostriches and fastball games. Hot water will be supplied for picnickers bringing baskets.
Winnipeg’s Mayor Stephen Juba appeals to Rus tell district residents for financial support to the Fargo Disaster Fund. The fund, chaired by Mr. Mark Danzker, was created after Fargo’s urgent disaster appeal. Contributions may be left at the Council Chambers or with Mayor Burgess. the drive closes July 31.
Legion members celebrate their first fastball win as they repelled Bess Loney's girls team. President Wheately reportedly seeks discipline for illicit coaching while Clement eyes sole top spot. Elks Giants and others shuffle standings as Harrowby, Lennard, and Inglis advance in tournament rounds.
Dr Gilbert Ur Guar a former illegal practitioner in the Spy Hill district spoke to the Wolver ine Hobby and Historical Society on July 15 in Le tion Club rooms. Jack Provick chaired with A M Provick assisting as secretary reported donations of historical material from British Columbia and London. Members decided to renew annual Canadian Historical Society membership and plan an August picnic at Harmony Colony Site in Qu Appelle Valley on August 10. Mrs W Perrin will handle advertising and the secretary will coordinate with W J MacDonald of Yorkton regarding speakers. Dr Gilbert noted he donated several hundred Indian relics to the University of Saskatchewan which will be housed in the Library until permanent quarters are found.
The Manitoba Power Commission warehouse moved from the east end of Russell Street to a substation at the highway junction south of town. A new telephone number, 201W, is now in service. A Virden Flying Club plane landed on Bill Smiths hay meadow on Monday afternoon, drawing a crowd of children. The occupants Douglas Rannie and a companion were not forced to land, they were there to borrow pony harness for the 76th anniversary celebration this week.
The Knox United Church announces an 11 am service conducted by the Womens Missionary Society with Mrs Presbyterial President as speaker.
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