School Opens With Record Attendance
The RCMP will police Russell town again with a contract renewal on November 1. At the August 28 council meeting, salaries for a town utility man were approved at 150 dollars monthly for August through October, and accounts totaling 200 dollars were authorized for payment. The school reopened September 2 with 278 students, 62 in high school, and 26 new beginners. Principal C. C. Foster leads school activities with staff including Harold de Jersey Miss M. Graffin Mrs. Watkins.
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RCMP
Russell
Councl
Clowes
Berens Sod
Mesger
Margetts
Schoor
C. C. Foster
Harold de Jersey
Onanole
M. Graffin
Winnipeg
Watkins Whro
Angusville
Jean Muirhead
Gladstone
E. Hofdahl
Erickson
New Toll Dialing Extends Manitoba Service Across Regions
Manitoba Telephone System introduces direct toll dialing from Winnipeg to Minneapolis Chicago and other U S centers. The August 6 cut over makes Winni peg the first city of its size with toll dialing to large U S exchanges. Calls now proceed from the Fort Rouge office with push-button dialing reducing operator steps.
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Manitoba
Minneapolis
Chicago
Winnipeg
United States
Fort Rouge
Big Exhibitor At Canadian Gladioli Show
Mr and Mrs G Ledingham exhibited at the Canadian Gladioli Show in Regina last week winning Grand Champion vase grand aggregate in decorative section and grand aggregate in miniature section. They were three points behind the overall grand aggregate with 7000 blooms on display and 5000 used decoratively. Accompanied by Mrs J D Robertson and Miss Margaret Robertson they have long been active award winners.
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Saskachewan
Canada
Ledingham
Regina
J. D. Robertson
Margaret Robertson
Manitoba Inaugurates Modern Telephone Link To Canadian Cities
Manitoba opens a modern telephone system linking automatic exchanges with Saskatoon Calgary and Edmonton. A further extension connects the network to cities in the United States marking another step forward in Manitoba's communications infrastructure.
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Manitoba
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
United States
Mayor to Officiate at Avalon Theatre Opening
Mayor Andrew Mather will cut the ribbon Friday evening at 7 to open the Avalon Theatre in Russell. Attendees may tour the building before addresses and the film Just For You starts at 7 30 with a second show at 9 30. Proceeds benefit the Russell Memorial Rink.
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Andrew Mather
Avalon Theatre
Russell
Ashey
Mayor Mather
R. S. Clement
Mla
W. J. Westwood
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Five elements of adequate eye sight for school children
H. W. Moore of the Manitoba Optometric Society lists five key eye-sight elements critical for learning at a Winnipeg meeting promoting the See Better Learn Better campaign. He cites near and far acuity binoc ular coordination depth perception field of vision and notes tests often miss near tasks.
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H. W. Moore
Manitoba Optometric Society
Winnipeg
Moore
Canadian Association of A
Preston Hall Clock Tower Model On Display
A model of the Preston Hall Clock Tower was showcased during the Preston Guild celebrations on September 1. The display drew interest from locals and visitors, highlighting the town’s historic landmark.
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Preston Hall
Preston
England
Preston Guild
Celebee
Chambers of Commerce Can Aid Industrial Development
Chambers of commerce across the province are urged to form strong industrial development committees, coordinate with the Department of Industry and Commerce, and implement long term plans. The article outlines steps including self appraisals, surveys of assets, fostering local expansion, and collaboration with regional communities to attract and sustain industries.
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Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of ‘Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Povincial Department of Industry and Commerce
Department of Industry and Commerce
Manitoba
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Madean
School board must plan for growing pupil load
The speaker argues the board's duty is to accommodate all district children, prioritizing education even amid demands for waterworks and sewerage disposal. He warns that population growth will force the district to expand schooling, potentially achieving both needs.
Rainfall in Russell exceeds harvest halt with CPR tally
Rain in Russell over the weekend was mild compared with other areas. CPR station reports 1.47 inches and a total of 2.07 inches since August 27, prompting harvesting operations to halt.
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Russell
CPR
Rugged MP C Work Near Russell Farm Area
The MP C Bulletin recalls brutal conditions as Mike Koating completes the Russell farm area. Horses pulled poles through bush and hills while workers hauled by hand, showing the district’s rugged terrain. The crew also spotted a bear cub while poling in the Russell area.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Mp.c. Bulletin
Mike Koating
Russell Farm
Assiniboine Valley
Russell
Veggie oddities parade hinted by tomato lead
An odd display arrives at the office from Roger Lammon featuring a tomato as the advance agent for forthcoming freaks of the vegetable world. Mrs Len Margetts offers three braided carrots in a pigtail, but prefers them to be paned rather than shown.
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Roger Lammon
Len Margetts
Vanity Fair Fun Fest Set for September 22 23
Legion and Elks members prepare for their big joint Vanity Fair event to be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings September 22 and 23. The E. J. Casey Shows carnival will again be staged at Memorial Rink as part of the festivities.
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The
Legion and Elks
E. J. Casey
Memorial Rink
Overflowing Labor Day fishing trip on Overflowing River
Anglers fished the Overflowing River twelve miles north of 53 on The Pas highway during Labor Day weekend. Cabins were comfortable, meals ample, and weather cool and dry. Pickerel did not measure up in size or numbers, but fights kept spirits high among seekers including Frank Jones, Harry Way, George Bicknell, George Man, and others from Kenton.
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Frank Jones
Harry Way
George Bicknell
George Man
Frank Schentag
Lorne Schwalm
Lena Margetis
Bill McNaughton
Dee Sanderson
Doug Parker
Kenton
Lilacs Blooming Late as August Ends
A reader notes an exceptional lilac season with blooms remaining through late August. Mr. Clare Smith sent in a bouquet from a yard bush that began blooming again, underscoring the unusually extended flowering period.
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Clare Smith
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