Olden Days chronology through Russell community notes
Chronological roundup from 1906 to 1972 detailing local events in Roblin Russell and area. Highlights include The Messenger debut editor H S McKee, auto speed limit in towns, Russell population rise, memorials and school graduations, piano recitals, public building work, valedictory nursing school address, Foxwarren Fat Stock Show record entries, Reeve James Rea opening South Side Service, trophies at Russell plane ing match, school superintendent appointments, and track field records plus a correction to a past Manitoba Midget Championship roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton General Hospital School of Nursing
Miss Dunn
Dunn Bros
Watson Cochrane
Russell
J.J. Dunn
Reeve Jas. Rea
South Side
Ralph Robinson
Don McLean
Russ Coulter
Silverton
David Coulter
United Grain Growers
Thank-you to Russell 4-H youths and helpers for campout rescue
A grateful letter highlights Saturday rain soaked campout for about 25 4-H youngsters at Assessippe Park. Chaperones Linda Thickett Linda Aldorfer Melody Deschamps Joan Clement aided sleeping through the storm, with Bob Jackson Clare Kines Lori Miller assisting and patching tents. Senior 4-H girls comforted younger members, renewing faith in youth and thanking all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Sie Thickett
Bruce Aldorfer
Melody
Dennis Deschamps
Joan Clement
Rodorfers
Mrs. Thickett
Assessippe Park
Bob’ Jackson
Clare Kines
Lori Miller
Western Canada School of Auctioneering offers Canadian course
Canada’s first and only fully Canadian auctioneering course is licensed under the Trade Schools Licensing Act. For details on the next course, write Box 687 Lacombe Alberta or call 782-6215. 42.9 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Trade Schools l
R.S.A
Lacombe
Alberta
Elks acknowledge 509 donation for Easter Seal drive
Letter notes grateful thanks from Ellis Lodge 20 and Mr Larry Burgess for a 509 gift from the Russell Area Easter Seal Campaign of 976. Receipt enclosed. The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba offers films and visits to explain their work and thanks supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.p.o.ellis Lodge
Larry Burgess
Russell, Man
Regiono
Russell Area
Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Manitoba
Barrington obituary highlights long Manitoba farming and teaching life
Christina Barrington, age 83, died May 17, 1976 at Russell Personal Care Home. Born December 12, 1892 in Binscarth she trained as a teacher in Winnipeg. She taught, ran Gambler's school rides, worked at the Royal Bank and Binscarth Locker Plant. Survived by son Les, daughter-in-law Nell, granddaughter Beverly of Victoria B C, four sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral May 19 at Knox United Church Binscarth with interment in Binscarth Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Christina Barrington
Binscarth
Les
Nell
Beverly
Tietoria B.C
E.P. Clark
Mima Rae
Winnipeg
Mary Martin
Maymont
Sask
Kate Roberts
Edmonton
Alta
Neices
Knox United Church
Binsearth
Burton
Binseath Cemetery
Harold Wasslen
Dan Baker
Eric Wotton
Norris Reichmuth
Archie Cochrane
Robert Drerar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manitona Cohan Rewsarens. Association
Russell Banner
de Russell
Main Street
Ros Two
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
United States
The
Russell Agricultural Society
Council Chambers
Asessippi
Inglis
Red Cros
Russell Fire Department
Foxwarren Arena
Pee Wee Club
Beef Aubrey Stickney
Shoal Lake
Peter Herner
Foxwarren
Eastern Star
Bill Uryniuk
Brandon
Lan
N Abou
Andy
the Messenger
Roblin
Banner
H.S. McKee
Grandview Exponent
Saskatchewan
Harold Cecil Madill
Union
Gwen Wilson
Elmer Wilsons
Fred McLaren
Eleanor McLennan
Molly Mather
Isabelle Kippan
Zella Bell
Alice ‘Mather
Muriel Smith
Irene Dunn
Marjorie Dunn
Naomi Boulton
Helen Cartwright
Alice Dunn
Betty Jackson
Jack Wilson
Mervyn Dunn
Jack Hodgkins
Billy Bicknell
Jack Dimmery
Tim Dunn
Arnold Minish
Pelly Trail
Matt Kawehuk
M For Pratt Collegiate
Wayne Johnson
Larry Houston
Bill Laing
Allan Ducharme W
Linda Davidson
Bev Jones
Brent Rosnoski
Yours Sincerely
Western Canada School of Auctioneering Ltd
Russell Centre
Dauphin Centre
Assiniboine Avenue
2Nd Avenue
N.E
Citiz
Ens
Swan River Centre
3Rd Street
Manpowe
Mr. Burgess
Ken. R. Babb
Elks
Spotless Dry Cleaners
Russell,man
Barrington
Little
Miniota
Canada Farm Labour Pool
Rex L. Boughen
Dauphin
J.P. Cruise
Russell Inn Motor Hotel
Usiness
P.O
11Th Street
Lary
Frank Clement and Sons Ltd
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