Russell Fair Opens With Record Parade and Two Day Run
Over 10 000 attend Russell Agricultural Society 75th anniversary fair parade starting from the curling rink grounds. Indians from Long Plains lead a lengthy procession through the business district to the fair grounds, followed by oxen, historic wagons, 4 H clubs, bands, and floats from Elks Russell Creamery Central Motors and others. Officials welcome visitors as the two day event unfolds with bands majorettes and midway rides drawing steady crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Rusell
Long Plains Reserve
Portage la Prairie
George Mintenko
Vic Ferguson
Scotty Ferguson
T. A. Crerar
C. L. Shuttleworth
Frank Jones
George McLeod
Tim Dunn
Don McLeod
Westwood
Bill Dunn
Democrat
Red River
Ronnie Witty
Endcliffe
Inglis
Shellmouth
Wes McLeod
Len Margetts
Miss Barker
Raine McKinnon
Enid Parasiuk
Harold
Alex
Watson Dunn & Son
Mervyn Dunn
the Elks
Russell Creamery
Central Motors
Smellie Bros. & Co
Prokop Jewellers
South Side Service
Legion
Secred Heart Hospital
Lady Directors of the Agricultural Society
Russell Sewing Club
Co-Op Elevator
Robertson Bros. & K. Scherloski
Reagie's Pharmacy
Manitoba System
Anglo Canadian Oils
Russell Dry Cleaners
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Town Council
Manitoba Power Commission
West Wood's Hardware
Avalon Theatre
Aberdeen's Jewellery
North Star Qs
Royal Purple Lodge
United Grain Growers
Imperial Oil With
J. A. Burgess
Agriculture and Public Utilities
D. L. Campbell
Agricultural Society
Long Plains
Portage
Russell Elks
Gilling
Baissevain
George Cheropita
Inalis
Gayland
Russell Agricultural Society marks 75th with harness racing speed
At the Russell track two day meet the 75th anniversary featured a showcase of harness racing. Guy Bars driven by Stan Jackson of Hilton Manitoba set a mile in 2:11 as the fastest in twelve heats, surpassing the track record 2:09 held by Hi Mac since 1947. Races included 230 Pace or Trot and 220 Pace or Trot with purses of 250 each, featuring Barbara Baker Dainty Linda Jean Baker Goodlands Axworthy and others. first running gate used for running races with the Barry Memorial won by Sam Street from Kamsack trainer K Flamon. Brisk card concluded with multiple open furlong races and a notable chariot race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Frank Jones
Guy Bars
Stan T. Jackson
Hilton, Man
W. F. McIntyre
Barbara Baker
F. Colley
Stettler
Alta
D. Sampson
Dainty
C. E. Glasman
Russell
Smiling O'Brady
G. Dowler
Dauphin
Princess Rena Guy
Art Thompson
Winnipeg
Mighty G
F. E. Smith
Brandon
Linda Jean Baker
Goodlands Axworthy
Hollywood Lady
G. T. McEachern
Emo
Ont
S. T. Jackson
Hilton
Bradine Russell
R. Bayliss
Welwyn
R. Anderson
E. B. Jackson
J. Gagnon
T. Jackson
Lady Glen
G. Brotkie
Azott Baker
Joe Stoppler
Montmort
Sask
Russell Track
K. Flammon
Southy, Sask
Flamon
Barry
Sam Street
The
Agricultural Society
H. Renton Barry
W. H. Henderson
Henderson
Mr. Barry
Jim Stevenson
Kamsack
Industrial wages rise to new Canadian high on Jan 1 1956
Industrial employment payrolls and average salaries and wages reached a record high for January 1 in Canada. Weekly wages averaged 60.61 dollars, up from 58.49 the previous year, reflecting growing industry earnings.
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Canada
Pioneers Mark 75th Anniversary At Old Timers Cabin
A 75th anniversary gathering at the Old Timers Agricultural Society featured former district residents signing a register, with 168 attendees. Guests received Pioneer Guest ribbons, a free meal ticket, and free grounds entry. Names span distant places, with reminiscences of early fairs, photos, and old artifacts on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
J. Peddie
Portage la Prairie
Bob
Alf Clee
Anniversary Dances Draw Large Crowds at Fair Week
Close to 1600 people attended four dances during fair week led by ormy Charboneau and the Porkypines from CKY. Friday night set attendance records with 657 paid admissions while Thursday and Saturday hosted 300 plus attendees. Royal Purple shifted its Saturday event to the special committee, and Andrew Stewart of Endeliffe won the $10 door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormy
CKY
Royal Purple
Special Events Committee
Andrew Stewart
Endeliffe
Porkypines
Murray Anderson
Porky
First Step Taken To Mark Old Pelly Trail
The Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce place a marker on the old Pelly Trail crossing No. 83 highway north of Thunder Creek. Ernest Bryant’s farm hosts the site as community leaders including Mrs. J G Kippan and Reeve Harry Armstrong speak on pioneer routes from Fort Garry to Edmonton and praise Indigenous and freighter efforts. Rev W S Smith conducts a scripture reading with Rev W G Zwicker offering a prayer. Army recruiting unit assists with sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Garry
Fort Pelly
Edmonton
No. 83 Highway
Kiwanis Club
of Commerce
Ernest Bryant
Thunder Creek
J. G. Kippan
J. A. Burgess
Pelly Trail
Bryant
Minniska
Shell River
Harry Armstrong
Shellmouth
W. S. Smith
W. G Zwicker
Russell Elks Institute Forms New Langenburg Lodge
The Russell Elks Lodge assisted by members and led by Grand Organizer Greaves of Swift Current organized a neighboring lodge at Langenburg on Sunday July 15. Russell Lodge officers officiated at the institution of the new lodge.
Derby winner earns top prize at MFU fish derby
Felix Mushumanski collected a top award of 12.00 at the MFU sponsored fish derby on July 15 at Silver Beach. His 5 lb 6 oz jack outsized 23 entrants. Willie Boychuk, secretary of the Russell Local, conducted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Mushumanski
Silver Beach
Willie Boychuk
Russell
Local horse races feature numerous entries and officials
Rockaway and Nellie Flag headline a crowded card with horses Free Wheeler Chariot race Infiltrate and Inherited. J Stevenson Son Kamsask Pickalo Don Q Day Grey McLennan Rus sold numerous horses. Official starter K Zimmer Cracknell W L McGregor Brandon presiding judge Jas Snedker Saltcoats. Tom Kieper Jack Adolphe Dr A E Page Roy Kennedy were judges. Wes McLeod acted as tack marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway
Free Wheeler
Flash
Nellie Flag
J. Stevenson
Kamsask
Pickalo
Don Q' Day
Grey
McLennan
Russell
K. Zimmer
Cracknell
W. L. McGregor
Brandon
Jas. Snedker
Saltcoats
Tom Kieper
Jack Adolphe
A. E. Page
Roy Kennedy
Wes McLeod
Open Air Service Draws 1500 At Fair Grounds
About 1500 people attended an open air church service at the fair grounds on Sunday evening July 15. Former Christ Church rector and Lord Bishop of Brandon J A Norris delivered the address praising pioneer westward settlers for building communities through labor and faith. Local pastors assisted and Mayor Burgess welcomed guests as the Russell Ellis band led hymns and a brief concert followed. Kiwanis Club sponsored the event.
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Fairgrounds
Christ Church
J. A. Norris
Brandon
Norris
West
Russell
Ems
W. G. Zwicker
Knox United
W. S. Smith
J. A. Burgess
Russell Ellis
L. Leifer
Kiwanis Club
Pyott Bridge to Use World Length Wood Girders
The provincial government plans a new Assiniboine bridge near Dropmore using the largest laminated wood girders ever used in Canada and possibly worldwide. The 103 foot long girders weigh about 30 tons each and were built by an Oregon firm. Erection should start in a week or two. Manitoba’s second lam inated wood girder bridge follows Pine Falls built about three years ago.
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Assiniboine
Pyott
Free Press
Canada
Assiniboine River
Dropmore
Oregon
Highways Branch
Manitoba
Music Examination Results Announced at Russell and Surrounding Towns
University School of Music announced practical exam results from pupils of Mrs. Mary Phillips and Miss Louselle Leifer. Names span grades 1 through 6 with outcomes including first class honors, honours, and passes for students in Russell Langenburg Angusville Inglis Millwood and surrounding areas.
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University School of Music
Russell
Mary Phillips
Joan Carol Bily
Marchwell
Marie Ann Kotney
Langenburg
Beverley Mensch
Wallace Veal
Linda Zwicker
Beverley Mets
Arla Jean Bily Marchwell
Elaine Jackson
Joan Gillen
Beverley Kennedy
Darlene Jackson
Marilyn’ “Penonzek
Iris Bellows
Angusville
Lynda’ Langford
Linda McNaughton
Barbara Jean McKinnon
Millwood
Shirley L. Craig
Dorothy Jean Silver
Susan Lynn Smellie
Karen Fingas
Inglis
Ronnie Clement
Louselle Leifer
Judith Anne Kieper
Ivy Florence Klimack
Brent Wenitoway
Gail Marlene Bridges
Marilyn Ruth Craig
Joan Lorraine Halwas
Esther Betty Eshelby
Angus Coulter
Silverton
Betty Diane Stevens
Russell 75th Anniversary coverage incomplete to be continued
The paper notes limited space prevented full coverage of the 75th anniversary and promises expanded reporting next week. It recalls a past feature of ox cart pictures with a 1903 image showing George Hyra and his team near Doig's store, mentioning Charlie Hyra of Russell as a nephew of the late Mr Hyra.
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Russell
George Hyra
Doig
Charlie Hyra
Mr. Hyra
Youth Leader Gerald Brown on Christian Caravan
Gerald Brown has been instructing vocational school at Pierson Emo and Devlin during the past two weeks with 50 to 60 children at each place. He left Sunday to motor to Red Lake to continue the work as part of a volunteer Christian Youth Caravan. He is a great grandchild of Gilbert A. Cope, pioneer of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vista
Gerald Brown
Pierson
Man
Emo
Devlin
Ont
Gerald
Red Lake
Russell Folks
Gilbert A. Cope
Perfect Weather Fo r Game and Fish Picnic
Russell Game and Fish Association enjoyed perfect weather for their annual picnic at Silver Beach on Sunday. A large crowd attended the fish derby, casting contest, kiddies races, and boat rides, all running on schedule. Winners announced included Joe Chuchm uch of Angusville with a four and a half pound pickerel, followed by Adolph Liske in second place and Len and Gordon Loney tied for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Game & Fish Associ
Wier
Silver Beach
Joe Chuchmuch
Angusville
Adolph Liske
Len
Gordon Loney
Exploration Party Tour Over 83 Highway Calls on Manitoba North
George L. Pitcher of Liberal Kansas head of the U S 83 Association led a southern delegation by car to gather first hand information on the Manitoba to Mexico highway project. They stayed in Russell and planned to continue to Flin Flon then return, aiming to drum up publicity and support for the under construction route with cameras and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
George L. Pitcher
Liberal
Kansas
U.S. 83 Assocition
Pitcher
Rusell
Walter Lemaster
Perryton
Texas
Walter Prahl
Murdo
South Dakota
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Mexico
Planned Events For Week Has Two Minor Set Backs
The 75th anniversary week mostly succeeded from the open air church service to the grand fair finale but faced two minor setbacks. Rain marred Monday kiddies day planned with the Legion and the Canadian Army Recruiting Unit at Silver Beach, forcing a hasty halt to picnics. Elks Tuesday barbecue fared well though meat was unevenly cooked due to boys at the barbecue pit. Visitors day Wednesday under the Chamber of Commerce saw activity mainly at the old Pelly Trail whistle stop while crowds enjoyed Clement's street dancing in the evening. The overall fair enjoyed splendid success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Silver Beach
Elks
Chamber of Commerce
Pelly
Clement's
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St. Lazare Clothing
Bield
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Mill
Silverwood
Seon Cal
Tom Cale
Kerkerdale
Guy
Scotty Acorn
Lady Russell
C. E. Glasma
Phil Scott
E. Douglas
Brady Glen
G. Brockie
Gay Murphy
Mel” Hodge
AL "Rooks
Swan River
Jock Martin
Mra
EB. Jackson
Colt
Dan
Volo Riggs
L. Malhoit
Wolseley
Battle Axworthy
Frozen Up
K. Elamon
N. McLennan
Paddock Flash
Rock 'N Roll
Fair Marshall
Two Rivers
W. Houliston
Southy
K. Flamon
R. Zimmer
Don O'Day
First Robin
Little Even
Kenora Pride
Georee Foswarren
Peddy Flash Wises
Beran
River
Old Pelly Trail
Russell Elks Institute
New Langenburg Lodge
Pyott Bridge
Megpieth
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