Promotion for George Shipley to motive power head in Manitoba
George Shipley, formerly locomotive foreman in Fort Rouge Shops of the Canadian National Railways, is appointed to motive power and car equipment for Manitoba. He succeeds B L Thompson, transferred to Moncton as general superintendent motive power and car equipment. Shipley joined CN in May 1916 as a machinist apprentice at Regina and rose through roles at Graham Ontario Russell The Pas Rivers Sioux Lookout Transcona and Fort Rouge before this appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shipley
Fort Rouge
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba
B. L. ‘Thompson
Moncton
Mr. Shipley
Company
Regina
Graham
Ontario
Russell
Pas
Rivers
Sioux Lookout
Transcona
Beginning School Counts Rise as 258 Attend Russell Examples
Thirty three beginners start at Russell School as term opens. Chairman W Fenton presides with 258 students and a staff of new teachers including Miss Muir head of beginners, Mr McCulloch for grades five and six, and Miss Wright for grade nine. Existing staff plus 186 public school students and 72 high school students reflect a busier start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
W. Fenton
Miss Muirhead
McCulloch
Miss Wright
R.mcmurray
J. Billingsley
Edith Craig
G. Graffin
J. Dyck
C. C. Foster
Grant Clement
Michael Rothery
Lorne ‘Yaskiw
Marion Cowling
Donald Wishira
Katy Vencharuk
Teddy Robertson
Billy Clerk
Judy Soderatrom
Billy Dilts
Darlene Jackson
Jo Ann Didur
Brian Lang
Drillers Return To Look For Water At Sacred Heart
Garrity Baker team under Mr Garritty return to Russell not for oil but to search for water. On loan from Imperial Oil Exploration led by Mrs Rempel at Kamsack, the crew has drilled at Sacred Heart Hospital and expects to finish this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrity & ‘Baker
Garritty
Russell
Imperial Oil Exploration
4. Rempel
Kamsack
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell Horticultural Show Showcases Fine Vegetable Display
Hundreds visit the Russell and Endcliffe Garden Clubs Horticultural Show where judges led by Dr. F L Skinner praise the display. Top prizes go to Mrs. Gladys Todoruk and Mrs. Joe Chuchmuch. other awards honor cut flowers and vegetables with nursery plants from Dr. Skinner. A rare crocus and dandelion bouquet highlighting the exhibit, plus a 18 inch pumpkin, attract attention amid extensive non-competitive displays by Skinner Nursery and others.
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Head
Rose
F. L. ‘Skinner
Russell
Endcliffe
Joe Chuchmuch
G. Todoruk
Skinner Nursery
America
Asia
China
South Central
States
Caucasus
Asia Minor
G. Ledingham
W. A. Schwalm
Wolverine District
J. Chuchmuch
B. ‘Chuchmuch
Ben Lyon
W. Sehivalm
Bill Luba
B. Chuchmuch
J. Silver
D. Harrison
Ada Spear
B.chuchmuch
Chuchmuch
Jerry Chuchmuch
R. G. Ledingham
P. Gooda
Gladys Todoruk
Mra J. Chuchmuch
P. Goda
H. Gillespie
Miss C. Robertson
N. Braendie
P Gooda
P. Goods
B. G. Ledingham
Judy Soderstrom
Pegey Witty
G. Bicknell
G. Toroduk
Bill Chuchmuch
D. Fisher
J. Chuchmach
A. McTier
G. Chuchmuch
J.chuchmuch
L. Leifer
Women Missionary Society Quietly Opens Fall Season
Ruby Coulter hosted Knox United Church Women Missionary Society first fall meeting with 25 members. Mrs A G Smellie presided. Edith Craig led a talk on CGT aims and value of belonging. Next meeting in church basement Sept 27 with CGT affiliate served by hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Coulter
Women's Missionary Society
Knox United Church
A. G. Smellie
CGT
Edith Craig
C.g.lt. Will
Vanity Fair Dates Set by Elks and Legion
Dates set for the annual Vanity Fair sponsored by the Russell Elks and Legion. Committees were formed at a joint meeting last week and plans aim to make the event bigger and better. The show will be held in the Memorial Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Elks and Legion
Memorial Rink
Jail Term For Striking Mountie
Don Davies received seven months in jail and a $50 fine after appearing before the magistrate for a fracas a month earlier that harmed Corp. Rothery. An additional four months may be added if the fine is unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Davies
Corp. Rothery
Grand Aggregate Winners at Local Exhibition
The records list grand aggregates across vegetable and cut flower sections with winners including Mrs. Joe Chuchmuch and Mrs. Gladys Todoruk. Prizes ranged from $2.50 to $260, with donations from the Russell Kiwanis Club and local figures such as Dr. L Skinner and Mr. R. G. Ledingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Keating
J. Silver
Joe Chuchmuch
Bill Luba
Robertson Brothers Garage
Gladys Todoruk
R. G. Ledingham
P. Goods
L Skinner
RG. Ledingham
Russell Kiwanis ‘Club
G. Todoruk
Look to council and schools as 1951 begins
The piece urges citizens to focus on civic duties for ten months, noting upcoming council and school board elections, growth in Russell, and the need for a new school to handle enrolment of 258 this year, with 34 more than last year, plus plans for waterworks sewerage and broader community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Council
Weather continues to favor farmers yet showers spoil harvests
Farmers face a discouraging spell as a bountiful crop nears harvest while every cloud brings rain. The article notes unpredictable weather and its impact on cultivation.
Unusual Carrot Display at Horticultural Show
At the Horticultural Show on Saturday two items stood out. David Freier’s garden offered a freak carrot shaped like a deformed hand with six fingers and two thumbs. Bill Schwalm’s display from the Wolverine district proved that anything can happen in this country. The office showcased crocus and dandelion in full bloom but they are withering quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Freier
Russell Garden Club
Bill Schwalm
Wolverine District
Avoid Taxes by Avoiding Everyday Essentials and Life
A terse list advocates sidestepping taxes through drastic measures such as not smoking, avoiding alcohol, skipping soft drinks, not using gasoline, not purchasing a stove or refrigerator, and choosing not to live or die. The text satirically critiques tax avoidance by presenting extreme self-denial.
Imperial Oil well Foxwarren No 1 reaches depth
Imperial Oil reports Foxwarren No 1 well has reached 3266 feet by September 4, extending the drilling program. The depth milestone reflects ongoing exploration activity in the Foxwarren area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil
Mrs. T. McNeill Buried Tuesday
The death occurred Friday August 31. Mrs. T. McNeill wife of Mr. McNeill of Shellmouth district funeral service held Tuesday at Knox United Church with Rev. W. G. Zwicker officiating. Burial in Russell cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Born near Belfast Northern Ireland March 25 1860, came to Russell district 1882. Survived by husband and four brothers.
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Shellmouth
Knox United Church
W. G. Zwicker
Russell Cemetery
Wm. Sudbury
Bert Sudbury
Harry Armstrong
A. Mather
H. M. Hansen
Bob Watt
McNeill
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Matthew Simms
Russell District
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Gladys ‘Todoruk
Binscarth
Toe Chuchmuch
C. Robertson
W. Schwalm
H. Shipley
D. ‘Harrison
Inez McLeod
Victoria
B.C
Delle Calhoun
Burnaby
Wms
C.g.lt
Elks- Legion Vanity Fair
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