Russell Fair and Race Meet Opens Under Fine Weather
The Russell fair opened with pleasant weather and attendance near normal. The event featured a full harness and wagon racing card on Thursday with a best time of 2 10 2 for the mile by C. J. Lewis’s Nancy C. Adios in junior free for all. The Heap Memorial went to Southern Currie, owned by Sid Adams, and Irish Silk captured the Barry Memorial with presentation by William Heixdervon. The Alttones from Winnipeg entertained crowds and filled in during race programs, while the midway offered displays and a two hundred dollar draw won by Mrs Sheila Reykjahn and J Gordon. A full list of exhibitors and winners is published elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phim
Russell
Brews
Shellmouth i
J. Lewis
Nancy C. Adios
Cumming
Heap
Prince
Albert
Southern Currie
Sid Adams
Fred Cooper
Barry
Kati Plamon
William Heixdervon
Altones
Winnipeg
Halwas
Curling Club
Biks
Sheila Reykjahn
Langenburg
J. Gordon
Deepdale
Happy Homemakers Win Russell Roblin 4H Rally Trophy
The Russell Roblin 4H Rally held on July 19 featured nineteen clubs with Roblin Happy Homemakers winning the Russell Banner trophy for champion club in the parade and Millwood 4H Beef taking the grand display. Assiniboine Calf was reserve champion. dress revue and demonstrations crowned district winners with Karen Gross named 1965 rally queen and Dennis Trinder crowning her.
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Sun -Ssue
Russell Roblin
Russell
Roblin Happy Homemakers
Assiniboine Calf
Millwood
Roblin Happy
Sepjoc
Assiniboine
Somnettes
Shirley Robertson
Florette Simair
Sampio
Dennis Trinder
Birtle Leads Russell in Inter-Club Matches
The Russbin Birtross Inter-Club Golf league reaches its midpoint with Birtle on 2% points, Russell 16%, Rossburn 13, and Binscarth 2. Russell beat Binsearth at home but lost to Birtle away. Remaining dates: August 9 Russell at Binscarth and Birtle at Rossburn. August 22 Rossburn at Russell and Binscarth at Birtle, followed by playoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Russell
Russbin-Birtross
Rossburn
Binsearth
Los
Binscarth
Russell Bantams Rally to Force Playoff at Roblin
Russell Bantams push Gilbert Plains to a third game on a Roblin diamond this evening. In Tuesday action, Gilbert Plains rallied to defeat the same opponent, bolstered by Paradine of Reasaris and assisted by Mery as the series continues toward the decisive showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ee
Soa
Bert Plains
Roblin
Spa Ee Boys
Gilbert Plains
Soca Ieee
Fluoridation Proposal for Russell Town Water
Russell Town council asked the Health Minister to approve fluoridation of the public water supply under department guidelines. A regular council meeting last Thursday discussed a local water and sewer extension bylaw, and property sale on Grange Street to Jim Langford. The August meeting date was moved due to holiday schedules.
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Russell Town
Minister of Health
Department of Health
Counsil
Grange
Jim Langford
Board Plans Work For School Recess
The Russell School Board discussed a summer works program for the holidays on July 8. Planned repairs include re stuccoing Central School, painting first floor classrooms, repairing floors, and fixing the junior elementary ungraded room. Estimates will be reviewed, contracts may be let, and work should finish before school opens. The salary negotiating committee report was in process and will be mailed.
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Russell School Board
Central School
Summer Visitors and Holiday Travelers Across Russell District
Local residents and friends travel widely this summer with visits to Owen Sound Detroit Lakes Winnipeg and Winnipeg area. Families from Toronto Brandon and Barrie join Russell guests while Myron Rudey of North Bay spends a month with relatives across Preeceville Regina and Winkler. Visitors include the McNaughtons Beamishes Hart Byers and others touring, hosting and vacationing in Russell and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Rudey
RCAF
North Bay
Ontario
le Risse
Binneard
Winniipeg
Preeceville
Regina
Harry DuPre
Toronto
Ernest Tutt
Edith DuPre
Dennis Fe
Loyd “Op- Stedal
Rugby
Russell Sir
Afrs
Bob Burkett and Boys
Lamm Lake
Man
George Simms
Shek
Weather Themed Speed Boat Regatta At Silver Beach
Weather dampened the annual speed boat regatta at Silver Beach with overcast skies and light showers, yet 800 spectators saw 38 boats compete and 27 drivers from Winnipeg and Selkirk. A Florida procured Grazy Boat entertained the crowd, while Ink Spots performed followed by a midnight dance. Legion and Elks sponsored the day and plan August 8 water ski show with Minnedosa Club and a Canadian champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Manitoba Outboard Racing Association
Winnipeg
Ind. Selkik
Florida
Spots
Legion and Elks
Minnedoss Water Ski 1 Club
Weekend Beach Party For Flying Farmers
Flying farmers from the northwest corner of the province hosted a Manitoba Flying Farmer event at Silver Beach on July 1748. Twelve planes arrived from Carman Winnipeg Portage Reston and Virden and many attendees came by trailer or tent for a steak fry.
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Proince
Manitoba
St Silver Beach
Carman
Winnipeg
Portage
Reston
Virden
Local Notes Buzz Amid Harvest Hopes And Civic Updates
A busy period returns after a two week break with crops looking strong and harvest prospects upbeat. Across Millwood district some hail and floods were avoided, while fair week saw minor thefts and talk of Eldon Montgomery returning to Grade 8 duties. Community updates include government stance on grain handlers and postal unions, Inglis Chamber planning a late summer event at Asessippi Beach, and golf news with Doug McCaig’s hole in one earning a $25 credit later turned into a golf cart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange
Millwood
Eldon Montgomery
Inglis Chamber of Commerce
Asessippi Beach
Golf News of
Doug McCaig
Matthes
Doug
Yorkton
CUGX
Rainie McKinnon
Pes Club
Canada
National Park
Bess Loney
Clear Lake
Karsh Studios
Ottawa
Len
Glen Bruce
Bill Ubryniuk
Russell
Trenton
Ont
Ron Clement
Bill Zimmer
107Th Battalion
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Winnipeg
Art Leech
Samed Karsh
Sir Winston Churchill
Canadian Post Office Department
Minnedosa
Silver Beach
The
Elks Legion
Community fundraiser draws many and locals gather
About 75 people attended a Saturday night event and a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. The event was sponsored by residents including Mr. and Mrs. M. Falloon and multiple couples from Foxwarren, Solisginth, Russell, Angusville, and Birdtail.
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M. Falloon
C. Ryan
Foxwarren
J. Parabee
Solisginth
L. Honey
G. Honey
J. Semochko
H. Clement
Russell
Gas Lines Under Construction In Russell
Gas distribution lines are being laid across Russell by Banister Construction under contract with InterCity Gas Utilities Co. The main line runs along Assiniboine Avenue with feeder lines in back lanes. Pipes lie three to four feet underground and most of town will receive service. natural gas expected September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Banister Constructions
InterCity Gas Utilities Co
St. Lazare
Dauphin
Binscorth
Inglis
Assiniboine Avenue
Farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Klym
A Pelly Trail School Division trustees and spouses held a farewell Friday July 28 to honor Mr and Mrs Steve Klym for their service. The event began at the Pelly Trail Motel with expressions of appreciation and a wall clock presentation, followed by a fine supper at the Klyms’ home.
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Detroit Lakes
Minn
John Krywushenko
BI Andrews
Garnet Andrews
Biktvorn
West Coas
Bill McNaughton
Terry
Merle Salter
Winkpeg
Doug. Beamish
Hamiota
Bert Hayes
Pits
Dubby Vinnell
Pelly ‘Trail School
Steve Klym
Pelly ‘Trail
Wedding at Inglis United Church Scene
Inglis United Church in Inglis hosted a charming wedding taking place in a serene setting. The couple celebrated with family and friends, sharing vows and a reception that reflected the town’s close community.
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Inglis United Church
Inglis, Alsa
Wedding in Russell features lace gown and pink accents
The ceremony prefaced by O Perfect Love and The Wedding Prayer featured the bride in a white organza gown with lace bodice and empire waist. Linda Poole served as maid of honor with two bridesmaids in hot pink crepe and white lace. Colleen Gaber was flower girl and Lee Gaber the ring bearer. A reception followed at the Elks hall with attire notes and corsage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Corley
Hamiota
Ain
Linda Poole
Bonnie Frenklin
Pearl Dimond
Colleen Gaber
Lee Gaber
Elks’ Hall
Russell
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Russell Fair & Race Meet
Red Cross
Subver
Cliff Sage
Judy Thorpe
Wine Apes
Rae Haiistock
Miss Thorpe
David Wowk
Greaver Glasman
Rollie Jackson
William Dawidowski
Doug Davidson
Doug Mackie
Gerry Bicknell
Clair Fingas
Lloyd Jones
Kevin Wowk
Dennis Nickel
Lory Wowk
Miles Glasman
Scott Davidson
Ron Falkevitch
Happy Homemakers
Russell Bantams Force
Umaumany
Nosnostd
David Moore
Arthur “Moore
Brandon
Lawrence Moore
Duck Mountain
Fraser McLennen
Hoy’ Wyethe
Ridgerville
Sam Bues
Fort St. John
Arthur Jackson
Calgar
C. N. Blades
Red Deer
Alex ‘Tennant
Alvin Hart
Allan Byers
Jim
Barrie, Ont
George Sawebuk
Fort Alberta
Dune” Wowk
Vernon Smythe
Donna Erickson
Edmon
Son
Frank Robertson
Flin Flon
Mir
Len Loneynd Craig
Gar McKinson
Rod Clemen
Johnnie McDonald
Clement Robert
Ralph Hind
Ndaw
and Mes
EC. Sanderson
Mgb
Fegan
Indaw
Aden
Ad Ek
Gibert ‘Plan
Wilton” Brown
Bob Nickel
Kamsack
Ome Calvert
Medicine Hat
Calvert
Beterhary
Ken Little
Janie
Rettives
Town
Jack Shipp
Ernie Stimson
Terri-Ann Magnus
Golden
B.C
Linda Johnson
Calgary
Vernon
West Coast
Jack Burgess
David Dalaiel
Ron Wiseman
C. E. Whitmer
Dwight Cowden
Patty
Debbie
Garry
Valley City
North Dakota
Dwight
Clifford
Valley City Times
Roy
Aments
Mr. and
Mrs. Klym
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