Orrs visit sharp changes since 1886 at Nipawin farm
Harrowby notes H By Dilts visiting Nipawin relatives and friends at the Greensides farm once owned by the Orrs. The Orr family recalls the old water well and the 1886 homestead, with drouth and gophers driving out the Orrs who sold for two pigs three cows and 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. By Dilts
Nipawin
Geo. Greensides
John Sinclair
Orrs
Llewellyn
Oliver Blane
Cancer Clinic
H. B. Dilts
Ron Collins
Ronnie
Judy Lynn Collins
Madill
Russell
Marchwell Greetings and Local Happenings Reported
Olive Bryer and Helen Bryer of Cleveland and Portage la Prairie with Mrs Bryer toured the West Coast visiting sights and a Courtney B C brother returning home safely. Mr Scott Thomas of Southleigh Ontario visits old friends. A silver wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs J R Schappert at Community hall noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Bryer
R.N
Cleveland
Ohio
Helen Bryer
Portage la Prairie
J. R. Schappert
Schappert
Federal Grain Co
Eggs Pack Nutrients in Small Package
The egg is a compact source of phosphorus calcium iron fat protein and vitamin A. It should be eaten at least three times a week, whether on its own or as part of other dishes.
For Sale Auction Listings in Russell and District
Classified sale notices from Manitoba towns include annex store, two six room houses with acre, S room house with two lots, Ashdown washer and chrome suite, farm land in Shoal Lake Oakburn Hamiota, new house 14 by 16 in Russell, and 400 acres near Grandview with terms. Listings show contact boxes, phone numbers, and agent names such as J H Menzies and L A Leavens & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Ave
Russell
Manitoba
Ashdown
Shoal Lake
Oakburn
Hamiota
J. H. Menzies
Man
Grandview
Roblin
L. A. Leavens & Son
Town of Russell Notice of Court of Revision
The assessment roll to be revised is deposited at the Town Office and open for fifteen days for inspection. Complaints must be written to the Clerk ten days before the Court sitting. Hearing on Thursday October 9 1952 at 9 PM in the Council Chamber Russell Manitoba. Dated Russell Manitoba September 1952. D R McDonald acting secretary treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Court of Revision
Council Chamber
Manitoba
D.R. McDonald
Personal piano lessons benefit limited pupils
Card of Thanks from the Inglis Women’s Institute acknowledges donations of food and assistance at the July Sports Day. Proceeds from the booth supported the Rink Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lafferty
Inglis Womens Institute
For Rent Furnished Room with Light Housekeeping
Advertises a furnished room for rent with light housekeeping. Contacts listed are Mrs. J. A. McKinnon and Pete McKinnon for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKinnon
Pete McKinnon
Visitors Gather at Mrs Stewart Home in Shellmouth
Recent guests included Mr and Mrs J Dunn of Silverton and Mr and Mrs Hugh McLaughlin of Plumas. Stewart and McLaughlin, former Por t Portage la Prairie Normal students, reconnected after 52 years via Neighborly News. Flower service planned at United Church Sunday Sept 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Stewart
J. Dunn
Silverton
Hugh McLaughlin
Plumas
Stewart
McLaughlin
Portag la Prairie Normal School
Mary Hunter
Winnipeg
Haas
E. Ridgway
Wanted Help Wanted at Local Grocery Store
WANTED Young man with knowledge of groceries or willing to learn Full time job Apply Quality Food Store BOOK EXCHANGE Bring your book or magazine to exchange for 00d used book at 15 cents each Jos Bruyere last house on Assiniboine across C N R tracks Tenders Tenders will be received by the undersigned until the 13th September 1952 for the school building and site of the Woodstock school Consideration will be given to a Community Club of that district The highest of any tender not necessarily accepted Geo A Allen Secretary Treasurer Rural Municipality of Russell 64 Russell Man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Bruyere
Assiniboine
C.N R
Woodstock
Geo. A. Allen
Russell
Man
Local Notes from Dropmore and Russell
Miss Doreen Baranet, studying in Russell, visited her parents Mr and Mrs G Baranet over the weekend. Sid Beach is a patient at Roblin hospital awaiting a steady recovery. Irene Robb, studying in Russell, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W R Robb. Mr and Mrs C Harding and family moved to Dropmore as Mr Harding works for the CNR. Mr and Mrs H Munro and family visited Mr and Mrs Geo Boranet on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen Baranet
Russell
G. Baranet
Sid Beach
Roblin Hospital
Irene Robb
W. R. Robb
C. Harding
Dropmore
Mr. Harding
CNR
Lost Four 10 Years Old Steers With A Brand
Notice of two lost steers aged about ten years each with an A brand on the right hip. A reward of $50 offered. Contact phone number 271-24 or reach A Onofriechuk. Lost date 7-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Onofriechuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westwood
Waders
Duck
Gun Cleaners
Recoil Pads
Ithaca
Winchester
N. M. Paterson & Sons Ltd
Great Laker
Paterson
Harrowby
Marchwell
Esso
Imperial Oil
Shellmouth
Raico Sewing Machines
Westwood’s Hardware
Russell, Man
Ford Ford Trucks
Ford Cars
Ford Tractors
FORD
Central Motors
Ford Dealers
Bob McMurray
The
Great-West Life ‘Assurance Company
R. G. Smellie
Inglis
John W. Pratt
Birtle and Foxwarren
R. E. Hamstock General Insurance
Milton Howard Ceetee
Childs Building
Loney’s
Gillen’s Grocery
Don Gillen
J. Ramsay
Russell Transfer
Russell and District
Brandon
W. Burke Garnett
Optometrist
Legion
Smellie
WM. Prokop
Lord McAdam
Main’ Street
Queen’s Hotel
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