Music examination results announced at Russell
A list of students who completed music practical examinations at Russell under Mrs. H Armstrong Inglis Mrs. Mary Phillips and Miss L Leifer and conducted by the University of Manitoba School of Music. Names are shown for Grades I to VI with honors and passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaiaay
Russell
H. Armstrong
Inglis
Mary Phillips
L. Leifer
University of Manitoba School of Music
Wanda Gaerttner
Marilyn Ruth Craig
Esther B. Eshelby
Ronald A. Bezo
Joan Gillen
Darlene Jackson
Elwyn Wenitoway
Mayor Proclaims Civic Holiday For August 1st
Mayor Andrew Mather proclaims August 1 as a civic holiday asking businesses to close that day. The mid summer break offers a long weekend for employees to visit fishing spots or enjoy time off after the big events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mather
Russell Fair Draws Old-Timers and Notable Guests
The Russell fair showcased live stock, vegetables, cooking and ladies work, drawing hundreds of ex-residents reuniting and visiting. Hon. Stuart Garson and Mr. Duff Roblin visited. art exhibits, woodwork by Jes se Wardle and factory displays drew praise. Livestock was lighter, machinery smaller, but midway and rides entertained all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Garson
Duff Roblin
Jesse Wardle
Dropmore
Beaver Lumber House
Russell Cabinet Shop
Russell track hosts two-day harness and running event
Two days of harness and running races drew fair crowds with close finishes and a spill incident. Brockies Lady Glen won the Open 5 Furlongs while Rock Away defended the Barry Memorial in the running program. new drivers from Alberta Ontario and Saskatchewan impressed, with Danc McAdam back in action and Zimmer securing a chariot race after a start collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockie
Lady Glen
Tutt
Dale Riggs
R. J. Jolly
Vermillion
Alta
M. Marchuk
Glenavon
Sas
Rock Away
McLennan
Barry Memorial
Lomax
Fair Brook
Swan River
Saskatchewan
Russell
Regina
Southey
Stevenson
Zimmer
Liteso
Virden
Danny Mahone
W. L. McGregor
Brandon
Jas. “Snedker
Bredenbury
Jack Adolphe
Tom Kieper
Frank Robertson
A. E. Page
Jim Langford
Roy Kennedy
Wes McLeod
Marshall
Todd Hanover
Dane McAdam
Brenda Riggs
J Tutt
Lady
M Russell
C. Gasman
Lois Bray
Hollywood’s Fantastic
Lucky Baker
Colt
Glengarry
G. Brockie
Queen's Peg
Bob Page
Dr. Glen
Gena Lee Scott
Morley Scott
Marchuk
Worthy Patch Jr
Johnson
Brady Glen
Betgin
Lum
Little Ever
Flaman
Don O' Day
Lifeso
Charming Path
Big Rock
Maggie Miss
Drift
Citizens Purse
Dress Right
Robin
Kilminster
Mustard
Tynehead
Rock Anay McLennan
Reflex Arc
Houliston
Balko Boy
Punch
Calamity Jane
McLenna
Russell Girls Fast-Ball Team Sets Scoring Record at Gerald
The Russell girls defeated the Gerald home team in the final game of the Gerald tournament. Russell pushed across twenty-four runs in the second inning before the first put-out, in a remarkable offensive display. Players listed include Olga Des champs, Enid Parasiuk, Irene Des champs, Gwen Bennett, Helen Zurowell, Doreen Ironsides, Isobel Lopushinsky, Bess Loney, Isobel Mintenko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Ripley
Olga Deschamps
Enid Parasiuk
Irene Deschamps
Gwen Bennett
Helen Zurowell
Doreen Ironsides
Isobel Lopushinsky
Bess Loney
Isobel Mintenko
Russell's Grand Old Lady Celebrates 95th Birthday
Russell's oldest resident Mrs. R. M. Robb marked her 95th birthday with a July 7 reception at her grand niece's home. Hosts included Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Shaw, with 22 ladies in attendance. nieces from Los Angeles and Peace River joined the gathering. Mrs. Robb, born July 18, 1860 in Crawford Scotland, has long resided in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
R.M. Robb
Arthur Jackson
Gillespie
Shaw
M. Tennant
J. Silver
J. Mackintosh
Los Angeles
Calif
N. Rhoades
Peace River
Alta
Robb
Crawford
Lanarkshire
Scotland
Golden Anniversary Gift From Dominion Textile
Mr and Mrs Pritchard received a golden wedding anniversary gift of pillowcases and sheet. A letter from Dominion Textile Company Limited Montreal accompanied the gift, congratulating the couple on their anniversary, noting the company’s 6th anniversary and half century of Canadian support. The letter signed by G B Gordon offers sincere wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Pritchard
Russell Banner
Dominion Textile Company Limited
Russell Soldier Top Overseas Competitor Wins Arms Meet
Stan Hughes of Field Squadron RCE Russell earned individual honors in a yearly skill at arms event hosted by the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade in Europe. More than 4,500 competed at the British Army Training Centre in Sennelager Germany across rifle and pistol drills grenade throwing and patrolling. Hughes is a brother of Mrs. Geo. Hiller of Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Hugnes
Zna
RCE
Russell
Europe
Sennelager
Germany
Spr. Hughes
Geo. Hiller
Game & Fish Picnic Breaks Weather Pattern at Silver Beach
Russell Game & Fish Association held its annual picnic at Silver Beach on Sunday July 17. The weather was ideal drawing one of the biggest crowds ever for boating fishing and other sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Game & Fish Association
Silver Beach
4-H Rally Draws 214 Members From 19 Clubs
214 members from 19 clubs attended the Russell fair 4-H rally on July 71st with events including grain beef cattle and garden judging, homemaking demonstrations, a fashion show, and a parade led by the Langenburg band. Prizes were awarded for top scores in judging and club parades, sponsored by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture extension service, T Eaton Company, and the Russell Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Fair
Langenburg
Roblin, Sewing Club
John Knowles
Binscarth Poultry Club
Day
Millwood Clothing Club
Makaroff Garden Club
Manitoba Department of Agriculture Extension Service
T. Eaton Company
The
Russell Agricultural Society
Kay Laycock
Shoal Lake
Bernice Murray
Dauphin
Yvonne ‘Murray
Swan River
Shelagh Roulette
Winnipeg
Ed. Som
Local Interest In R C M P Transfers
Corporal L E Ferguson in charge of the Minnedosa detach ment of the R C M Police is being transferred to the Brandon sub division office. His Minnedosa post will be filled by Cpl Joe LaPointe in charge of the Winnipegosis detachment. Both are former members of the Russell detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Ferguson
Minnedosa
R.cm. Police
Brandon
Cpl
Joe LaPointe
Winnipegosis
Cpl. Ferguson
Cpl. LaPointe
Russell
Bracken Commission Deliberations On Manitoba Liquor Question
A Ri sell session a year ago on July 27 heard briefs on Manitoba liquor policy but the report remains unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracken Commission
Risell
Manitoba
Linda Stewart Shows Grand Champion at First 4-H Show and Sale
Linda Stewart of Endcliffe won the grand championship with a 920 pound Hereford steer at Russell fair’s first 4-H Calf Club show. Calves from Russell and Millwood clubs were judged then sold by public auction with local buyers and major packers from Winnipeg purchasing the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Stewart
Endcliffe
Russell
Millwood
Jackie Mushumanski
Silverton
Geo. A. Allen
Russell Kiwanis Club
Linda
Kiwanis Club
Rod Clement
M.la
Watson Dunn
Primrose Hereford Farm
Gordon Wondrasek
Ernie Grose
McAuley
Unis
T. Eaton Company
Bob Faid
Bob
Len Margetts
Packer
Winnipeg
Canada Packers
Burn
S & Company
Swift
Brandon Packers
Russell Club
Jack Mushumanski
Jimmie Kieper
Eddie Mushumanski
Phil
Town Tax Assessments Alarm Local Ratepayers
Notices of the new town assessment under the provinces equalized plan mix with 1955 tax notices, causing confusion among ratepayers. Russell has seen little crime, but last week two businesses were broken into. the Locker Plant rear window was forced, eight dollars in coins were taken, and the Mike Halendy store was entered with goods missing. A wallet and coat vanished at the fairgrounds exhibit hall, and another wallet was stolen from a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mike Halendy
Fair Grounds
Elks Drive to Gilbert Plains Lodge Postponed
A large number of local Elks motored to Gilbert Plains Wednesday night to establish a lodge, but the event was postponed to a later date. They reported a pleasant drive through the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Plains
Penny Purchases in 1330 England
A reader notes a historical petition during Edward III’s reign seeking a smaller coin than the penny for small purchases and charity. The piece recounts that a penny bought three gallons of beer and even a man buying less than that was common in Merrie England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward III
Merrie England
Tractor Death Claims Life Of Glen Elmo Farmer
Walter Kaban an 18 year old from Glen Elmo north of Rossburn was killed Sunday afternoon when a tractor left in gear pinned him against a shed. He cranked the engine and was crushed against the wall. Dr J H More coroner of Russell attended and ruled no inquest needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kaban
Mathew Kaban
Glen Elmo
Rossburn
J. H. More
Russell
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First Ass Midway
Midway
Gayland
Kansas Farmer
Lili- Gold Stables
C. C. Williamson
G. B. Gordon
Russell Soldier
Weatherman
Mr. Day
Evelyn Hajaviteh
Roblin
R.C.M.P
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