Nominations For Civic Offices To Be Received Tuesday
The notice lists upcoming nomination deadlines for town and rural councils in Russell as well as nearby municipalities. It notes that two councillors and two trustees in Russell have completed terms and that nominations must be filed soon, with statutory meetings to follow and possible elections set for Friday Oct 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Frank Clement
Len Margetts
W. Fenton
Chas. Adolphe
J. Wondrasek
W. Spencer
H. McLennan
Silver Creek
Wilmer Wotton
Albert Phizacklea
Chas. McFarlane
Shellmouth
J. G Langford
W. G. Ferris
Boulton
Bert Klimack
Adolph Liske
J.J. Nostrum
Miss M. Herbert Buried Monday
Funeral service for Miss Mary Mariah Herbert 74 was held Monday at Braendle's Funeral Parlor with Rev. W. J. MacDonald officiating. Interment followed at Russell cemetery. Born in Barwell England she came to Canada with her parents and settled at Russell. She is survived by two sisters Mrs Smith of Winnipeg and Mrs Barker of Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mariah Herbert
W. J. MacDonald
E. Yoxall
E. Bridges
R. G. Ledingham
G. Chipping
P. Kingdon
Chas. Hodgkins
Braendle
Russell Cemetery
Barwell
England
Miss Herbert
Canada
Charles Herbert
Russell
Smith
Winnipeg
Barker
Vancouver
B.C
Anglican Church Notice Curate Rev C W J Salmon
Anglican church notice lists Rev C W J Salmon as curate. Schedule includes charge, Oct 6 choir practice at the Rectory, Oct 8 Sunday school at 12:30 pm and 7 pm evensong conducted by Rev T Thurlow of Gilbert Plains, Matins daily at 10:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Thurlow
Gilbert Plains
Footwear handed down harms growing feet in children
The passage warns that passing shoes among siblings can cause misshapen feet. An older child may have a short broad foot while the next child has a long narrow foot, and worn shoes mold to the original wearer, risking bunions and toe injuries for the next user.
Harvest Delays From Rain and Snow Hit Russell District
Rain and snow halt harvest with about half the crop still to thresh. Farmers hope for clear drying weather this weekend, as operations may resume locally but not generally until next week. Some reports say finish is near, yields look heavier post frost though grades are low. Russell district yields estimated by the Department of Agriculture: Wheat 21, barley 28, oats 40, flax 7.
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Russell
Department of Agriculture
Hard Time Dance Draws Big Crowd
Memorial Hall hosted the Legion’s hard time dance attracting a large crowd last Friday. Those out of dress code paid a small fine while prizes went to Farmette Miss Kominko and Farmer Ted Langford for the poorest costumes. Don's Imperials provided the music.
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Memorial Hall
Legion
Kominko
Ted Langford
Don's Imperials
Knox United Church Service Notice
Rev. W. I. MacDonald leads at Knox United Church with an 8:00 Young People's Union meeting following the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
W. I. MacDonald
Young People's Union
Boy Severely Injured by Car Near Memorial Rink
Donald Wishira five year old, son of Mr and Mrs John Wishira, was struck by a car in front of Memorial Rink while other boys played. He suffered facial contusions and head lacerations, was delirious overnight, and admitted to Sacred Heart hospital where his condition improved by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wishira
John Wishira
Sacred Heart Hospital
Donald
Teachers Gather for Inter-Mountain Convention in Roblin
Plans are set for the annual In ter Mountain Teachers Associa tion convention in Roblin on October 5 and 6. About 140 teachers from Division No 2 including Grandview Roblin Russell Angusville and Binscorth are expected. C C Foster of Russell is president. Brandon schools will send speakers Betty Gibson and Helen Bjarnason with Irving Bateman. E J Tyler of Brandon College will address the evening session on The College and the Community. W G Rothwell of the department of education will speak at the Friday banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Mountain Teachers’ Association
Roblin
Ewanchuk
Grandview
Russell
Angusville
Binscorth
C. C. Foster
Brandon
Betty Gibson
Fleming School
Helen Bjarnason
Irving Bateman
Park School
E. J. Tyler
Brandon College
Department of Education
W.G. Rothwell
92nd Birthday Salutes Sidney G. Fisher in Saskatoon
Congratulations were extended to Sidney G. Fisher on his 92nd birthday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. He recalls his Yukon gold rush days and early years in Millwood Manitoba Russell Manitoba and Saltcoats. His daughter lives in Yorkton and his son was killed in the RAF in the First World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney G. Fisher
Paul Simpson
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Mr. Fisher
Far North
Millwood
Ont
Man
Russell
Saltcoats
Sask
Yukon
C Redden
Yorkton
Saskatoon Star
Vanity Fair Carnival Appeals to Large Crowds at Memorial Rink
The Russell Elks Lodge and Rus sell Branch of the Canadian Legion sponsored the Vanity Fair carnival at Memorial Rink. E. J. Caesy shows ran games while a ferris wheel and priced tickets drew close to 500 attendees Monday and Tuesday. Door prizes of 10 dollars went to Stan Yankoski and Mrs. Roy Fenton, with over 800 tickets issued the final night. Refreshment stands sold out. overall the event proved financially successful for both organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sany
Russell Elks Lodge
Russell Branch
The
Canadian Legion
Sion
Stan Yankoski
Roy Fenton
Jim Adolphe
Enid
Milling and Baking Quality of Frosted Wheat
Reports from the Board of Grain Commissioners cite No 4 Manitoba Northern No 5 and No 6 frosted wheat as milling and baking candidates with varying quality. No 4 should mill well while No 6 is fit only for feed. throughput and flour yield drop with frost and green kernels. higher ash and color darken in lower grades.
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Board of Grain Commissioners’ Laboratory
Canada
J. A. Anderson
Board of Grain Commissioners
Winnipeg
D. G. McKenzie
A. F. Dollery
Manitoba Northern
Anderson
Bf Ag Oc. Se BR Ae
Prolific Freak Carrot Tops Highlight Thanksgiving Notes
We reflect on gratitude as frost dented crops yet total value remains strong. Bell Bros of Angusville report a 20 in 1 carrot freak weighing four pounds. Dr Strong from Winnipeg and Major Baker are in town for the duck hunt with Baker ill in hospital. Russell installs street signs to guide locals and impress visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Bros
Angusville
Missig
Dr. Strong
Winnipeg
J. M. Baker
Deer Lodge Hospital
Gimenp
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Phillies Seek World Series Victory Against Yankees
For the first time in 35 years the Philadelphia Phillies reach the World Series and face the New York Yankees who have recently dominated. The Yankees took an early lead in the first game by scoring the only run.
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Philadelphia Phillies
New York Yankees
Yankees
Halloween Fun Missed As Bears And Ponies Stall
Children flocked to Russell for vanity fair events featuring bears monkeys and ponies but cold weather and track trouble kept them away. Organizers fault no one and tease that Halloween will bring the fun soon.
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Vanity Fair
Russell
Hallowe'en
Sanctuary at Les Davidson’s Lake Draws Tame Ducks
Four white swans escape from hunters by dwelling near Les Davidson’s lake. The author notes the swans appear kingly and tame as they linger around the water, following the sign “Tame Ducks.”
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Les Davidson's
Teetotallers gain surprise aid as liquor prices rise
Liquor Commissioner W R Clubb announced higher beer and spirits prices prompting a swift shift in policy. Beer in parlors up four cents per bottle and 24 count cases up 50c while spirits rise from 10 to 35 cents per bottle. The move drew mixed reactions from temperance supporters and provincial authorities.
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W. R. Clubb
Abbott
Not a Good Shot Find a Retriever to Bag Ducks
A field hunter advises buying a good retriever and digging into fields where skilled shooters hunt to improve duck hunting luck.
Flour color and kernel maturity noted in milling text
A fragment describes flour having a grey color from frosted immature and green kernels and mentions absorption as the water needed, with a continuation on Page 4.
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Anglican
C. W. J. Salmon
Margaret
Lord Ogilvy
Elks Legion
Winnipeg Tribune
Bill McNaughton
Assinibboine
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