Record Attendance First Day Registration At Russell School
A Winnipeg Free Press item helped Len Margetts of Russell photograph his brother’s grave at Dieppe. The Dieppe cemetery, now landscaped and dedicated, attracts locals who visit graves and flowers. The Russell school term opened with a record 219 registrations, eight teachers, and a large Grade XII class plus 21 beginners including Lucy Pacy and Brent Kinney.
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Russell School
Winnipeg Free Press
Len Margetts
Russell
Dieppe
Frank Chamberlain
Toronto
France
Europe
Paris
Iso
C. C.foster
Carl Bachinski
Jean TX
Lucy Pacy
Lorney Todoruk
Graham Forsyth
Pearl Dimond
Jean Vencharuk
David Freier
Lorna Glasman
Florence Ziprick
Valt
Jerie Davidson
Brent Kinney
Madeline Boring
Douglas Olek Su
A Chronicle of Marchwell Opens in The Banner
The Banner presents the first installment of The Chronicle of Marchwell by Gilbert Johnson of Marchwell. Johnson recounts early life in the districts west of Russell Wolverine and Marchwell, drawing on libraries and museums in Regina Ottawa New York and other centers.
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Banner
Chronicle of
Marchwell
Russell
Wolverine
Gilbert Johnson
Johnson
Lanmediate
Regina
Ottawa
New York
Preeent
Local Glad Gladiolus Judge Ledingham Wins Regina Show
R G Ledingham earned three trophies for his gladiolus display at Regina completing the annual show. Awards covered grand aggregate brand champion spike and long head varieties. Mrs Ledingham and Mrs Jack Robertson oversaw the display as Russell Glads led Manitoba and Saskatchewan shows.
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R. G. Ledingham
Ledingham
Jack Robertson
Regina
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Council Property Sales and Town Accounts Report
Lot 14, block 83, land sold to Angus McLeod near Cusitar's Radio Electric shop. Lot 20, block 117, plan 377 east of St. Joseph's church sold to Edward E. Johnson of Marchwell. Corner lot near Central Hotel sold to Russell Lodge No. 62 AP&AM. Jet rented to Mike Rubeniuk pending land sale. Mayor Mather presided with Councillors present. Town accounts total 463.16 and early closing by-law is suspended until Aug 26.
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Angus McLeod
Cusitar
Radio Electric
St. Joseph's Church
Edward E. Johnson
Marchwell
Central Hotel
Russell Lodge No
Ap&am
Hall
Jet
Mike Rubeniuk
Mather
Cross
Gillespie
Manitoba Butter Sweeps Toronto Fair
Manitoba exhibitors repeated recent wins by sweeping prizes at the Canadian National Exhibition. The Glenboro Creamery won the silver cup for top creamery butter and a silver medal for a ten point section. Silver medals also went to Rossburn Creamery and Russell Creamery.
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Manitoba
Toronto
Glenboro Creamery
Glenboro
Rossburn Creamery
Russell Creamery
Wise Leadership Labour Day Message from Hon Mitchell
Hon Mitchell delivers a Labour Day address praising Canada’s wise leadership and industrial peace. He notes Late Blight threatens Manitoba potatoes, urges copper sprays, delayed harvest, and careful storage to prevent tuber rot while urging cooperation between labour and management and federal support. He calls for stable wages and prices and a constructive use of the new Industrial Relations and Disputes Investigation Act.
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Canada
Federal
Department of Labour
Promoters Sought to Support Memorial Rink Drive
The article urges Russell residents to recruit young promoters for the Memorial Rink fundraising effort. It emphasizes that every, even the smallest, contribution matters and highlights pride in involvement across all ages.
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Russell
Memorial
Russell Labor Day May Be Quiet as Harvest Looms
Labor Day in Russell grimaces toward a quiet town with no special attractions on Monday. Farmers expect favorable weather to enable a bountiful harvest while townsfolk labor at home. The Banner urges readers to check mailing labels and renew subscriptions by September 15 due to rising newsprint costs. Thanksgiving Day 1948 is set for October 11. Russell RCMP Police relocate to new quarters on Memorial Boulevard with barracks moved from the Ledingham Block. Corp and Mrs Ferg ton and family will reside there.
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Russell
RCM
F. G. Hembrof
Memorial Boulevard
Ledingham
Corp
Fergton
War anniversaries mark major World War II milestones
Nine years ago on September 3 1999 Britain Australia New Zealand and France declared war on Germany. Canada joined the fight September 10. British troops arrived in France September 6 and were withdrawn after France capitulated in 1940.
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Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
France
Germany
Canada
United States
Britain
Newfoundland
Caribbean
Cana- Gen
Italy
Sicily
Public life hinges on private lives of those who govern
The statement asserts that a nation’s public life relies on the conduct of its leaders. It emphasizes integrity and accountability among officials as essential for national stability and trust in governance.
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Tose
Gravel theft convictions warn on permit need at Shellmouth pit
Two convictions were handed down last week for taking gravel from the Shellmouth pit without proper permits. The ruling serves as a warning that permission is required before gravel can be taken from Shellmouth or any other pits.
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Shellmouth
Goodbye to Summer Opens Autumn Hope
The school year begins with a note of nostalgia for summer and cautious optimism for a pleasant autumn season as students return and routines resume.
Set-back slows Russell building boom on cement shortage
Planned Russell construction this year faces a setback from cement scarcity. Suppliers warn the delay may be longer than hoped, though officials expect only a temporary lull.
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Russell
Russell Horticultural Society Shows Signs of Revival
A note in these columns hints at reviving the Russell Horticultural Society once a leading provincial group. Russell is famed for flowers and produce, and organizers seek publicity to help reestablish the annual show and activity.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Russell
New Flooring For Curling Rink Floors
Russell curling club members with carpentry skills lay flooring in both upstairs and downstairs waiting rooms this week. Plans for paper and wire mesh prep work precede stuccoing the building early next year.
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Russell Curling Club
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A. W. Klieforth
Winnipeg
Klieforth
Russell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hon
Mitchell
O. A. Olsen
Mr. Olsen
Olsen
Chapman's
Fraser Canyon
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