Local notes highlight community events and weather shifts
A compact roundup covers timely town happenings. Mentions include meteorologist transition as Bob Ray moves to Brandon, Isobel Mather's alert saving a cafe fire, a Canadian Air Cadet tour, local arts participation, racing wins at Assiniboine Downs, and upcoming St Lazare sports and Silver Beach regatta. Also notes Premier Schreyer's reserve visits, park cleanups, junior golf, and Manitoba Legislature indemnities rising to 9600 from 7200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Wergh
Bob Ray
CPR
Mr. Ray
Brandon
Isobel Mather
Astbury
Rick Thom
Trenton
Ont
British Isles
Tom Owens
Pratt
Manitoba
Schreyer
Lizard Point
Waywayseecappo
Wes Henderson
St. Lazare
Sliver Beach
Winnipeg
Willie Dawidowski
Randy Kieper
Jimmy Wilson
Don ‘Thompson
Harold Olson
Lorne Robinson
Russell
Jack ‘Thom
Binscarth
Rossburn
Father Ivanovici
Shell Valley Parish
Regina
Shell Valley Samp
Saskatchewan
Alen
CP Stations In Area To Close Next Week
In a mass centralization, over 70 Canadian Pacific stations in south-west Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan will close next week. Brandon becomes the main customer service hub with mobile supervisors at various points. Starting August 3 information on freight and express shipments telegrams travel and hotel reservations can be obtained by calling Zenith 7750.
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Canadian Pacific
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Brandon
Zenith
Treherne
Binscarth
Lyle Fraser
Russell
Fire Damages Club Cafe In Early Morning Blaze
At 2:00 AM on July 8 Isobel Mather woke residents above the M and M Solo Store and raised the alarm. Russell’s Volunteer Fire Brigade contained the fire to the cafe kitchen though smoke and water caused serious damage to the restaurant and Dell Room. Estimated total damage reached 15000 dollars, including stock discarded for health reasons. the cafe reopened in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isobel Mather
M & M Solo
Leon
Mark
Club
Russell
Good Roads Judges Tour Russell And District
Manitoba Good Roads Association judges led by Mayor Harry Smith and Reeve Tom Hainsworth visited Russell and surrounding communities this week to assess municipal roads and town appearances for a competition. They will also judge entries in the farm home category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Harry Smith
Neepawa
Tom Hainsworth
Deloraine
Bill Baldock
Winnipeg
Russell ‘and District
Fair Marred by Weather at Russell Agricultural Society Show
The Russell Agricultural Society fair on July 16 17 amid rain and cool temperatures drew about 5000 paid attendees plus nearly 400 4 H Club members for the Roblin Russell rally. The Friday downtown parade led by Langenburg High School Band featured many floats from local organizations and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Russell Agricultural Society
Langenburg High School
Wes McLeod
Russell Flying Club
Chamber of Commerce
Farms
Berg's Hatchery
Canadian Segion
Town of
Russell
Russell Construction
Reavie's Pharmacy
Manitoba Hydro
Fifth Masonic District
Dunn's Herefords
McLeod's Special
Manitoba
Russell Youth Group
Russell Transfer
the Royal Bank
NFU
Frank Clement
Olds
Gordon Rutar
H. Prince of Marchwell
Calgarth Farms
Russell ‘Transfer
Russell Legion
Masonic Lodge
Russell Youth’ Group
Ruth Russell
Sixteen Clubs At Annual 4-H Rally
Sixteen clubs participated in the Russell Roblin 4-H Rally held with the Russell Agricultural Fair on Friday July 16. Displays showcased and promoted 4-H, with a parade led by mem ors. Banner winners were Inglis Happy Stitchers with Roblin Happy Homemakers as reserve. Foxwarren Busy Bees won display, second went to Millwood Calf and Camera Club. Bake-Off crowned Barbara McLennan queen with Debbie Tibbatts and Ann Christopher as princesses. Design queen Bev Rowan. second Lorraine Purshega. Dress review crowned Roberta Graham. princesses Loretta Styba and Karen Koroluk. TexMade Award to Marjorie Martin. Gold Watch recipients Pat Perreault and Pat Trinder. New barbecue for 500 plus and a Memorial Hall dance followed with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Roblin
Pratt Collegiate
Inglis Happy
Roblin Happy Homemakers
Lorraine Purshega
Grainfields Home Ee
Roberta Graham
The
Fowarren Busy Bees
Loretta Styba
Karen Koroluk
Grand Narrows Nimble Fingers
TexMade
Marjorie Martin
Dominion Textiles
Baton Company
Pat Perreault
Binscorth
Pat Trinder
Millwood
Saskatchewan and Manitoba race meet at Russell fair
Saskatchewan and Manitoba stables competed over a two day Russell Agri cultural Society fair racing meet on July 16 and 17. The event card offered seven horses in most races with pari mutuel betting and several payoffs. North Dakota entries were barred due to illness south of the border. Officials included commentator Dave Adams and presiding judge J Morton with Les Clarke as race secretary and Roy Cusitar starter. Race results list Luke's Love, Tudor Chant and Handy Boy among Friday's races with mutuel payouts shown.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
North Dakota
Canada
Dave Adams
Regina
J. Morton
Elphinstone
Les Clarke
Roy Cusitar
Vern Rosnoski
Joe Laxdal
Delbert Deschamps
Frank MacDonald
Mervyn Dunn
Wes McLeod
Robert Coulter
No To Concrete Fence At Major Pratt School Addition
Russell Town Council on July 8 refused permission for a concrete fence on the north property line of the Major Pratt School addition. The council approved setting the new addition back from Russell Street by about 18 feet and granted a building permit for a frame shed for the Russell Agricultural Society. They also discussed a rental agreement with the Rural Municipality of Shellmouth for Inglis to use safety equipment owned by Russell for sewer and underground work as advised by the Workmen's Compensation Board. Accounts totaling 5598.16 were passed, including 9814.00 paid to the Russell Hospital District. all council members attended.
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Venice
Pratt
Russell Town
Russell Street
Russell Agricultural Society
Shellmouth
Inglis
Russell
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Russell Hospital
Beavers Aim for Provincial Crown in Manitoba Playoffs
The Beavers lead a tight series with Pierson two games to one as the South-West Manitoba playoffs move toward a deciding game likely at Virden this week. After a 7-6 loss at Pierson, they won 11-9 at home to pull even, with Russell’s win over Virden advancing to the finals against Minnedosa and potential matchups against Gilbert Plains and the south-east winner.
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Beavers
Pierson
Virden
Manitoba
Russell
Hamilta
Minnedosa
Gilbert Plains
C of C Plans Farm Management Award in Russell area
The Agricultural Committee of the Russell Chamber of Commerce announces a farm management competition open to all farmers in the Russell service area. Judging covers home and farmstead, management organization and operation, and categories include shelter belts, lanes, fences, sanitation, crops, livestock, machinery, records, and family life. Five prizes will be awarded to deserving farm managers within a 30 mile radius of Russell, with four districts defined by Route 83, the Yellowhead, and Number 45, hubbed at Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Committee
The
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Yellowhead
Number 45
Family Reunion Marks Wedding Anniversary
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bryant on Saturday July 24. The Bryants have four children and 13 grandchildren present including Doris Town Gwen Oliver Margaret Lyon and Arthur Town and Lyon could not attend. In the evening a presentation honored the couple on their golden wedding anniversary with a wedding cake and a decorated family tree.
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Nein
Ernest Bryant
Bryant's
Doris
Jim Town
Prince Albert
Gwen
Baldur Oliver
Morden
Margaret
Wyatt Lyon
Edmonton
Arthur
Winnipeg
Bryant
Town
Bryants
Local Firms Lose Cash In Break-Ins
RCMP investigated July break ins at the Fashion Shoppe and Club Cafe where a large till contained about 300 dollars vanished from the Fashion Shoppe after entry via the washroom window. Club Cafe till held a silver pot but stock loss could not be assessed after a recent fire. An attempt at Russell Insurance Agencies damaged a back door screen but no entry occurred. No arrests have been reported.
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RCMP
Russell Insurance Agencies
Giant smokestack towers near Moscow USSR described
A report notes a Kashira thermal power station smokestack near Moscow in the USSR. It stands about 820 feet tall with a base diameter of 72 feet, highlighting a spectacular industrial landmark.
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Kashira
Moscow
Ussr
Russell Athletes Dominate Roblin Meet at Gimli Camp
Russell athletes led by Frances Ungrin win most points at Roblin Exhibition track meet in Gimli camp event scoring 106 of 198 possible. Frances Ungrin earns girls trophy. multiple Russell runners claim top finishes in sprints jumps and relays with Judy Forsyth and Wendy Forsyth also placing highly.
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Soca Muucats
Gimli
Roblin
Frances Ungrin
Ign
Shirley Forsyth
Judy Forsyth
Ist
Russell
Penny Melansson
Wendy Forsyth
Roblin Russell
Wendy Forth
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Gost
Good Roads
Clement
Little Britches Rodeo
Gian Rihal
Birtle
Laverne Rosnoski
J. Rosnoski
Chabblest
Garth Larson
Everett Larson
Churchbridge
Marilyn
Tammy Walchuk
Joan MeLgod
Leanne Garnett
Jeffery Garnett
Imal
Cathy—‘Thom
Karen Russell
Sid
Marilyn Stewart
Luke’s Love
B. Kahane
Kamsack
Dee Chester Bar
Frank ‘MacDonald
Fleeting Wish
Art Head
Endeavor
Laiming
Tudor Chant
Albert Rose
Satan’s Fire
Buffalo
Punnichy
M. Flaman
Cupar
Reavie's Blanket
Handy Boy
D. Kahane
Defendus
R. Zimmer
K. Flaman
Dits Vision
G. Touraneau
Mutuel
Council
C. of
C. Plans Farm Management Award
Yare
Tionel Larocque
Lyle Gallant
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