The Olden Days Highlights From 1905 To 1945
A compendium of local notes records wheat prices in Chicago and Winnipeg in 1905, band member list, 1915 wheat shipment at Lake of the Woods, junior W.A. sketches at Christ Church, 1925 jewellry business purchase in Grand Forks, and 1935 Minniska school grades. It notes 1945 obituaries and home moves including Richard Keating’s death and recent relocations around Silver Creek and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Winnipeg
Wasiu
J.W. Jackson
B. Mitchell
J.J. Randall
J.J. Lyons
A.J. Reece
Arthur Astbury
A McDonagh
Harry Clee
A.B. Collin
John Murray
B. Phillips
Geo. Beatty
Geo. Beamish
JS. Warrington
F. Matheson
B. Foster
Sam Lawther
W.sharman
Jas. Vinnell
Brightside
Lake of the Woods
W.A
Christ Church
Sniggles
Miss Thompson
Miss Jackson
Clee
A. Walker
Berrington
Copeland
Phyllis Ricou
L. Smith
Russell notices and local changes in 1955 1965
Listings show Cpl and Mrs C W Spier occupying a house bought by Mr Barty while Mr and Mrs R C McLennan return to their old home. the Rileys moved to Boissevain. Fontaine’s Confectionary Store ends after 23 years, to be replaced by a butcher shop by R Faid of Foxwarren. Water works tenders to be advertised early May with work starting before June 15. Cecil Boyd arrives as maintenance foreman for Manitoba Highways Branch from Riding Mountain. Jack Thom dies at Winnipeg General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Keating
Silver Creek
Russell
Jack Shipp
Cope
H McLennan
Cpl
C.W. Spier
Barty
R.C. McLennan
Rileys
Boissevain
Russell and District
Fontaine
R. Faid
Foxwarren
Cecil Boyd
Manitoba Highways Branch
Riding Mountain
Jack Thom
Winnipeg General Hospital
Russell Banner Reader Seeks McRostie Hall Photo and Cast Contacts
A reader from Mo 1 Sask asks The Editor to help locate a picture of McRostie Hall Russell with curtain down and to contact cast members of The Mi Bride of 1921 The Country School in 1924. He also seeks Barnardo Boys connected to the old Russell School and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRostie
Russell
Country School
Barnardo
Old
Russell School
Selecting and storing citrus fruits for best nutrition
Consumers learn to pick smooth blemish free citrus that feels firm and heavy. Store at room temperature a week to ten days or two weeks in the refrigerator. Vitamin C largely survives storage and handling. citrus drinks labeled juice must contain vitamin C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Roblin
Manitoba
Letters Express Dismay Over Performance Program
A reader asks readers to explain the purpose of a TV program titled Performance and questions the value, costs, and impact on Canadian viewers. She cites gossip, jealousy, and the portrayal of relationships, urging protest if the program misaligns with public spending and taste. The column ends with a note on sports pages framing life by major championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E.C
Canada
Weekend visits mark family gatherings across Manitoba towns
Residents from Winnipeg Moose Jaw Roblin Roblin Roblin Roblin and Elphinstone hosted relatives and friends over a busy weekend. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Nernberg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family including Gerald Nernberg in Winnipeg, Lawrence Feldmann in Minot and others from Roblin Rosendale and Regina. Betty Wileman is the May correspondent, please call 773 2075.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Nernberg
Rudolph
Bertha
Gerald Nernberg
Winnipeg
Lawrence Feldmann
Minot
N.D
Andy Onostechuk
Roblin
Dale Zimmer
Rossendale
Edger Zimmer
Elphinstone
Betty Wileman
Sudden Death Bids Farewell to Brassie Olafson in Lundar
Obituary notes the sudden passing of Brassie Olafson of Lundar Manitoba, married to former Mary Fisher, sister of Mrs. Mae Muir of Russel. District expresses sincere sympathy to the family while reflecting on community ties and local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brassie Olafson
Lundar
Man
Mary Fisher
Craigie
Mae Muir
Russel
Douglas Shaw
Brandon
Ois
Jack Shaws
Anne Cusitar
Nanaimo
B.C
Len Pulver
Maud Rea
Alice Wilmot
Birkett Mitchell
Lloydminster
Mitchell
Chuck Kilbank
Also Mentioned on This Page
N R. Park
Grand Forks
W.A. McDougall
Regina
Normal
Minniska School
Irene Hertlein
Mervyn Dunn
Ruth McLeod
Nora Dunn
Eleanor Hackman
Isobel McLennan
Marion McLennan
Bill Kieper
Mike Chuckree
May Frame
Lloyd Hackman
Jean McLennan
Verne Dunn
Alice Chuckree
Marjorie Dunn
Evin Dunn
Grace McLeod
Clement
Jack Howe
Russell Banner
Russell, Manitoba
Bert McKay
Sask
Billa Murchison
Karen Webster
Sarah Plumb
Binscarth
Rossburn Credit Union
Angusville
Union
Rossburn
Endcliffe
John Zimmer
Doug Richardson
Moose Jaw
Saskise Zimmer
Nipeg
Bill Zimmer
Peter Peatz
K. Shewchuk
John Peatz
Robli
Allan Wagner
Betty Lynn Escott
Trever and
Lara
Cyril Sudbury
C. Sudbury
Dennis Sauer
Cyril
Lena
Ed Mack
Langenburg, Sask
Larry Nernberg
Wally McKenzie
M.la
Craigie News
Ontario
Ottawa
Schreyer
Russell Paulley
Desjardins
Weiting
Labour
Paulley
Paulsey
M.L.A
Merchant of Venice
Jonce
Confucius
ST. Mary's Church
Russell Inn Motor Hotel
Mercury
Iteury
Russell Auto and Marine
Rim Hober
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