Old Bars 70 Years Ago Russell County Notes
A roundup of historic items from Russell includes H R Dapie resigning as bailiff of the County Court with H R Wheeler appointed in his place, Crerar shipping livestock, and prices paid for sheep and hogs. Earlier notes recount entrance exam results for Russell pupils, rental housing demand, and local sports umpiring. Further entries cover 1931 heat waves, weddings, and community updates from 1921 to 1961 and a 1951 TB clinic attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Dapie
Russell
H.R. Wheeler
A. S. Crerar
Social Roundup in Shellmouth and District Visits
Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberts renew acquaintances in the district as visitors include Mr and Mrs Walter McFadyen from Moscow Texas at J Vosper's home. The Bruce Davidson family from Winnipeg holiday at their Shellmouth summer home. Guests include Mildred Johnston of winning Emile and Margaret Busch. A. Dodds of Brandon visits the Busch home. Westergaard couple spend holidays at the Busch residence. A bride shower honored at Mrs A G Busch on July 19. J Levacque of Winnipeg and Don Levacque of Thunder Bay weekend at the Busch home. Mrs R Davidson Jr and Mrs R Da visit Regina over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Phil Pusey of Witthiped visit the M r and Mrs Me and Mi J Vosper visiting Winnipeg this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Roberts
Walter McFadyen
Moscow
Téaho
J. Vosper
Bruce Davidson
Winnipeg
Shellmouth
Huis _Mildred Johnston
Winning
Emile
Margaret Busch
A. Dodds
Brandon
AG. Busch
R. Davidson Jr
R. da
Irs
Regina
Phil Pusey
Witthiped
Boli@évain
Mio J. Vowper
J. C. Finlay
Edmonton
Victoria
B.C
Er Ae Doréen
Surrey
Silver
Willis Kieper
Canadian Hereford Association
Calgary
Jim Fraser
Jim Kieper
Fraser
Edward
Kamloops
John Klimacks
Alta
Verne Dunn
U Fpr Nnisia
Hanews
Millwood Social Notes Touching July Visits and Travel
Residents share a busy July with relatives and friends across Manitoba and North Dakota. KR Scopie from CNurb Ridge visits the Wondraseks, Susan Bedwell of Marchwell vacations with Aunt Jean, MacDonells of Langenburg visit, and Gus and Jean host. Mrs. M Wondrasek stays with the Westdraseks. Randy Red and Wetit visit L.Shearer at Dropmore. Wondraseks vacationed July 1 weekend at Bismarck with G. Wilson. Fraser Brunton and five children depart Winnipeg for Goose Bay to join Mr. Bronton. Teas with Mrs. Frank Bily and daughter Karen Todoruk in Cowichan, Lake, B.C., accompany Todoruks visiting Karen’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Scopie
Cnurbridge
J. Wondrasek
Susan Bedwell
Marchwell
Jean
G. Schrot
Randy
L. Shearer
Dropmoré
W. Wondrasek
Bismark
N.D
G. Wilson
Inglis
Frank Bily
L. Todoruk
Cowichan, Lake
B.C
Angusville notes celebrate long marriage and summer visits
Community diary from Angussville lists Mr and Mrs Jacob Klein marking their 50th wedding anniversary in Yorkton Sask and a family reunion on July 25. Attendees include Sam and Doug la Viastro from Prince George and local relatives. Other items mention travel to The Pas and Gimli, weekend visits, and camping at Silver Beach as residents share greetings and updates on health, tours, and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aere
Ptolph
Sam and
Deuglah Viastro
Prince
Winnipeg
Minnesota ‘Twins
Vivian Popoft
Larry "Sidoryk
Lisa
Rip
Lakt
Mary Walowitze
Te Id Walowitze
Zimmer
Joe Walowitze
Rex] Zimmer
Matt Stefanishyn
Lamry
John Stefanishyn
Winnk Peg
Katie
St. Boniface Hospital
Stansiwak
Mike Karenen
Ron Pradnnik
Gimli
Mike Semnick
Harvey Sarenen
Baydak
Black Hills
Montana
Stephen Olynyk
B.C
Judy Sidsryk
Bill Sidsryke
Judy
Minniska Visitors and Local Home Callers
On Sunday July 11 Newport Station NS hosted Mr and Mrs Notmain Spefiée as they visited Joe Dunn and family. Nearby over the weekend Mr and Mrs Roy Pew of Trossachs Sask arrived as visitors. Last Thursday Mr McMillan of Gladstone and Mr and Mrs Murray Ryan of David Creek BC called on Mr and Mrs David Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notmain Spefiée
Newport Station
Joe Dunn
Roy Pew
Trossachs
Sask
Re. McMillan
Gladstone
Aid
Murray Ryan
David Creek
B.C
David Dunn
Endcliffe Visiting in the district with acquaintances
A fragmented county note lists visiting families from Vernon British Columbia and Saskatchewan amid mentions of the Russell fair attendance. names include Mr. and Mrs Court Denham Denise Art Brandt Edna Liske Joe Schmitt Pat and family W Pagan Frank Ray Wiseman Gerald Peatz James Peate Peter Peatz and others likely on holiday visits and local calls last Sunday and over the prior weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Denham
Denise
Vernon
Pat
W. Pagan
Frank Ray
Mike de Wiseman
Bo Brn
Hela
Gerald Peatz
Jamés Péate
Peter Péatz
Wes
Sawfly Threatens Conifer Trees At Indian Head District
Pest infestations threaten Coloraid and white spruce in shelterbelts. Rudy Esau warns the sawfly chews needles, risking severe defoliation or tree death. Eradication advised with malathion spray using 50 percent emulsifiable concentrate at three quarters pint per 40 gallons of water. Larval feeding lasts 30 to 40 days, mainly June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Pena Sery
Indian Head
Rudy Esau
PFRA
Genealogy of the Thomson family from Canada to Ottawa River posts
The narrator recounts his maternal Thomson ancestors in Canada starting from Donegal Ireland to St John New Brunswick and Upper Canada. He notes timber industry work on the Ottawa River, raft and slide building, and a large family expansion from eight original children to about sixty descendants, with vivid anecdotes about relatives and a one room school era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walm
Margaret Fatvall
Quebec
Thombson
William
Ivan
Eoutiy
Ottawa
Watter Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Banner
Edith Hellyar
Phylis Houston
John Jt
Margaret Angus
Amos
Bougher
Florence Cameron
Hazel Charles
Rhoda Cochrane
Rose Cochrane
John Cormack
Agnes Cusitar
David Cusitar
Chat
Lette "Farquharson
Russell Flynn
Clarence Glasman
Lorna Laycock
Roy Leslar
Ruth Lorimer
Jas. McKay
E. Wellman
Yorkton
CPR
Eadcliffe
Ales
Manel
Edith Duncan
W. Lazenby
The
United Grain Growers
Winnnipeg
Elke Lodge
Russell and
Fred Warburton
Faintly
Souris
Silver Beach
Karen Nickel
Louise Jackson
Sharon Wowk
Karen Fingas
Darlenie Katchin
Linda Kiimack
Mildred Bulischak
Beverly Thickett
Margaret Led
Spotless Dry Cleaners
Wintpegt
St. Regis
Smith St. Wintreti Coté
Millwood
Angusville
Minniska
Endcliffe
Bill Smiley
Anna
James Paul
Johnnie Robertson
Johnnie
John
Mountain Jack
Temisfaiming
Milliard
Dames
Jane
Otta- Tlahtl
Wa River
Catherine
George
Kemp
Central Hotel
Bud Taylor
Virden Auction Mart
Virden
Manitoba Flyer and
Beller Steel
Virden Fair
McKenzie
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