Clean Sweep Ledinghams Glads Shine at Regina Show
Russell grower R G Ledingham dominates Regina show with ten firsts ten seconds and five thirds securing grand aggregate and champion spikes. Wins extend to Brandon and Yorkton with multiple trophies. Mrs Ledingham and Mrs J Robertson escorted display to Queen City. Seventh straight year of grand aggregate trophies and Brandon and Yorkton cups remain in his collection.
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Russell
R. G. Ledingham
Regina
Brandon
Yokkton
Mr. Ledingham
Ledingtem
J. Robertson
Queen City
Yorkton
Ledingham
John Mcintosh Laid To Rest At Russell Cemetery
John Mcintosh died August 27 at his home and was laid to rest at Russell Cemetery. Rev. J. J. McNeill officiated the service. Pallbearers included D. R. McDonald A. G. Smellie T. Robertson J. G. Kippan G. A. Allen and James Newell. He is survived by Mrs. McIntosh, two sons Herbert and James of Winnipeg, and brother Peter McIntosh of Binscarth.
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Christchurch
Russell
John Mcintosh
J. J.mcneill
Lurial
Russell Cemetery
D. R. McDonald
A. G. Smellie
T. Robertson
J. G. Kippan
G. A. Allen
James Newell
McIntosh
Herbert
James
Winnipeg
Peter McIntosh
Binscarth
Standard Regulations Urged For All Towns
Trevor Davies of Manitoba’s Department of Labour urges a uniform road marking and traffic regulation system across towns to reduce accidents. He notes current varied rules confuse outsiders and cites parking, railway crossings, and bus-loading hazards as problems. Municipalities should write for information to improve conditions.
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Manitoba
Trevor Davies
Department of Labor
Davies
Knox United Church Sermon by Rev J E McNeill
At Knox United Church one service at 1 am with Rev J E McNeill BA BD preaching. There is no evening service scheduled.
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Knox United Church
J. E McNeill
Christ Church
G. H. Adams
Russell
Shellmouth
Harvest progress and mixed yields across district
Farmers report good progress with binders and swathers despite poor weather. Wheat yields around 25 bushels, oats 35, barley 25 though many fields disappoint. Hail damage in Shellmouth and Boulton lowers district averages. Silver Creek and Silverton areas show better crops. harvest labor scarce as eastern harvesters miss Winnipeg and Yorkton groups.
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J. Forsyth
Agric
Angusville
Birdtail
Shellmouth
Boulton
Silver Creek
Silverton
Ellice
Arthie
Winnipeg
Yorkton
Elven
Three Pee Wee Teams Play Round Robin Labor Day
Pee Wee baseball round robin on Labor Day featured Binsearth Inglis and Bin s earth. Russell topped the event with two wins beating Binsearth 16 8 and Inglis 10 1. Binsearth beat Inglis 32.
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bin& Good Afternoon of Baseball
Eas
Russell
Bins Earth
Inglis
Binsearth
Team 32
Wedding in Marchwell and Russell council costs
A detailed notice reports a wedding at the bride's home in Marchwell Sask and Russell residents Jack Hainstock and Mildred Robinson wed with Rev. Palmer officiating. The piece then discusses Russell town finances with a total outlay of 2530.55, offset by property sales and budget measures, including a secured secretary treasurer vault combination.
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Hainstock-Robinson
Mildred
Norman Robinson
Marchwell, Sask
Jack
J. A. Hainstock
Russell
Rev. Palmer
Spy Hill
Lohensin
Lonalda
Lois
FW. Robinson
Lone Davidson
Uum Tok
Gweneth
Donelda
Palmer
Boom
Stan Davis
Winnipeg
Department of Public Works
Charles Mertlein
W. E. Fenton
Main
Imperial Oil Warehouse
Fenton
Treas
Royal Bank ii A
Teasurer
Royal Bank
Ae Municipal
Mather
Cross, Gillespie
McLennan
Industrial Survey of Russell Town by Government Bureau
T C Cadham and J C Mills of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce surveyed Russell last week. They assessed industrial activity and completed questionnaires on history, society and sports, plus numerous street and business photos. The Manitoba survey aims to aid new industries in small towns with a full report to follow.
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T. C. Cadham
J. C. Mills
Bureau of Industry and Commerce
provincial mines and natural _resources department
Russell
Manitoba
Letter from Vesta Douglas to students and teachers
A letter from Vesta Douglas praises Russell Banner readings and notes a pleased response to music, school exams, and fair exhibits. The mechanical unit of the Marathon Paper Co. has been towed 59 miles west from Hornepayne to Stevens, Ontario, with the writer confirming settlement and awaiting further communication.
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Norval
Toe
Marathon Paper Co
Hornepayne
Stevens
Ontario
CPR Lays New Steel On Linscarth Russell-Inglis Branch
Work trains of the CPR are reloading new steel along the Linscarth Russell-Inglis branch this week. The rails weighed pounds per foot and will replace the present rails.
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CPR
Linscarth
Russell - Inglis
Five Firms Seek Manitoba Oil Exploration
Twelve Crown land reservations totaling about 1.8 million acres were made in Manitoba for oil and gas exploration, spanning the western province from the internal boundary to Riding Mountain. Lizard Point Oil Co. Ltd reports leases on 10,000 acres near Russell and 87 sections, with officers including W. J. Holmes and J. Leonard Mander. Pioneer Drilling Co. will drill on Russell and Rossburn acreage, starting with the Frank Cleland farm well, which reached over 1,200 feet before wartime shutdown in 1938.
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Manitoba
Riding Mountain
Lizard Point Oil Co. Ltd
McIntyre Building
Winnipeg
Vorts
Russell
Man
W. J." Holmes
J. Leonard Manner
Hugo Hendricks
Russell W. Taylor
M. Holmes
Sesl
McIntyre
Lizard
Mander
Shoes for Dobbin in Hammerary Germany Shell Conversion
Work at a large German foundry converts gas shells into horse shoes for German horses and oxen. Thousands of shells repurposed to supply footwear as the dump of shells ends. Two workers, former prisoners of war, begin the conversion process.
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Hammerary
Germany
Wir
Mind Tag Day Observed Saturday September 13
The event marks a community tag day for mental health awareness on Saturday September 13. Organizers urge participation to support local services and education efforts.
House rises in six hours near Clarke's Crossing
Louis Long completed a prefabricated house in six hours with the foundation ready. The home sits south of the highway at Clarke's Crossing and was ready for visitors on Sunday. Cement brick work proceeds at 700 bricks per day under Dave Goddard and four workers, bricks measure 16 by 8 by 4 inches. Architects’ final plans approved, excavation and foundation to start soon, steel ordered for early delivery. Labor and timing may delay a finishing this year, but the project has a strong start.
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Louis Long
Russell
Mrs. Long
Clarke's Crossing
Dave Goddard
Holiday Observance and Harvest Weather Report
Labor Day passed with quiet town events as Pee Wee baseball drew a few spectators and Elks Dance drew a large crowd. A morning shower teased farmers but sunshine returned and harvest work resumed. Lara Fox notes a bumper garden with a Jelicious fruit display, a Siberian tree used for jelly.
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Russell
Elks
Lara Fox
Miss Fox
Crowds greet Buckaroos orchestra in Russell
Large crowds welcomed the Buckaroos orchestra with lively cheers in Russell. The event drew many locals despite lingering horn honks after the performance.
Yorkton Flying Club Carries Out Russell District Flyover
The Yorkton Flying Club operated a busy period in Russell district with a chartered plane for several days aiding dam work. Two local businessmen made a round trip to Yorkton for a pleasure outing, traveling there and back safely the next morning.
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Yorkton
No. 4 highway crash near Prince Albert injures driver
Excessive speed is blamed for a car overturn on No 4 highway south of Prince Albert Sunday. The vehicle landed on its top, causing damage. Garnet Joyce, returning to Binscorth, suffered a stiff back and neck for several days while others escaped serious injury. Drivers urged to slow down for safer highways.
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Prince Albert
Ts Top
Garnet Joyce
Binscorth
Shellmouth flier on special course for RCAF officers
Flight-Lieutenant W. M. Garnett of Shellmouth is among six Mani la RCAF officers on a multi month course at the Air Force school of administration in Toronto. The No 1 Composite Train ing school trains junior officers in conducting services business at the old site.
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W. M. Garnett
Shellmouth
Manila
RCAF
Air Force School of Administration
Toronto
No. 1 Composite Trains& School
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Russell Pentecostal Mission
Lo.of
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Vesta Douglas
P.R
Manitoba Oil
Dobbin
Rick Yard
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