Russell Maintains Second In Beautification Contest
Russell school gains added staff as Mr Harold de Jersey replaces missing Mr Harper while Mr Rosnoski joins for opening illness. Manitoba Good Roads awards list Russell as second in small town beautification and announce March 2 dinner at Marlborough with Minister William Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Russell School
Russell School Board
Department of Education
Harold de Jersey
Winnipeg
Rosnoski
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Russell
Marlborough Hotel
William Morton
Lorne
Union of Manitoba
Rhineland
Grandview
Woodlands
Birks
Grey
Carleton Club
Charleswood
Shea-Drewers
Dauphin
Steifbach
Bently
Stonewall
Birks-Dingwall
Hamiota
Manitou
Teulan
Stony Mountain
Somerset
Wade
Belmont
J. E. McAuley
Percy Beachell
Rosser
Frost Hurts Russell District Harvest Prospects
Frost damages the wheat crop reducing quality to 5 and 6 Northern and Feed in many deliveries. Coarse grains show some resilience with barley reaching Malting grade and oats largely spared. Early threshed fields reflect greater losses. later grain faces tougher grading, especially around Roblin where top wheat graded 5 Northern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Angusville
Binscarth
Roblin
Eastern Star Grand Matron Visits Russell Chapter No 10
Edith M. Keel grand matron of the Eastern Star lodge visited Russell Chapter No 10 on September 6 accompanied by Charles Coates and Maud Coates. Attendees included visitors from Birtle and Roblin. a banquet at Smitty's followed the evening meeting with a luncheon in the Chapter room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Keel
Winnieg
Eastern Star Lodge
Russell
Chas. Coates
Maud Coates
Winnipes
Birtle and Roblin
Smitty's
Long-Wilson
Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 1
Marjorie Wilson
Dennis Reginald Long
Ste John’s Church
Vitoria
Cannon George Biddle
Marjorie Agnes McAllister
J. M. Wilson
Russell Street
F. R. Long
Norwich
Norfolk
England
Mr. Long
F. Chubb
M. Eales
Sydney G. Eales
Hazen Stanford
Charles Buchanan
Lo‘of. Hall
Douglas Street
Mr. W
Masons Conduct Funeral Service for William Pryde Stewart
Last rites were given for William Pryde Stewart life member of the Dalkeith Lodge who died September 2 at Eadcliffe. Rev W S MacDonald officiated at Knox United church with J A McKinnon leading the Masonic service at Russell cemetery. Interment followed with honorary pallbearers W Stevenson W Pagan A McFadder W Henderson R McCann J J Dunn and active pallbearers from the Masonic Lodge including L L Laycock Hay Gillespie Andrew Mather Frank Robertson William Sudbury and George Gunn Saltcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Masonic Lodge
William Pryde Stewart
Dalkeith
Scotland
Eadcliffe
W. S. MacDonald
Knox United Church
J. A. McKinnon
Russell Cemetery
W. Stevenson
W. Pagan
A. McFadder
W. Henderson
R. McCann
J. J. Dunn
The
Masonic Lodge
L. L. Laycock
Hay Gillespie
Andrew Mather
Frank Robertson
William Sudbury
George Gunn
Saltcoats
Legion Convention Opens in Winnipeg With 700 Delegates
The 25th annual Canadian Legion convention is underway in Winnipeg this week with over 700 delegates attending from across the Dominion. R Meadows, president of the Russell Branch, is among the delegates representing the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
The
Canadian Legion
Winnipeg
R Meadows
Russell
Some Things Old Some New In Little Red Schoolhouse
A short piece notes ways to brighten school life with initiatives among the children and staff. It highlights fresh ideas while nodding to traditional classroom practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Red Schoolhouse
Londonderry Opens Fine New Rural School For Classes
Londonderry’s new rural school ready for pupils as of Sept. 5 marks a modern upgrade four miles north of Russell on No. 31 highway. The 24 by 38 foot frame building includes a full basement maple floors air conditioning and inside toilets serving about 40 pupils with 12 enrolled. Contractor J. T. Donoghue of Russell. heating by Westwood’s Hardware. total cost 9000 dollars. The old school was moved into town by George Hiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
J. T. Donoghue
Westwood
Londonderry School Board
Bernard Greaves
Emil Ross
Bob Glasman
George Hiller
Russell Chamber of Commerce September meeting notice
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its September meeting in the Council Chambers on Friday evening September 15. All members are requested to be present to plan fall and winter activities. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Council
Knox United Church Service Times
W. L. MacDonald is minister. Morning worship at 11:00 and evening worship at 7:00. Church school held at 12:00.
Harvest Festival Services Announced by Anglican Church
Rev C W J Salmon rector conducts Harvest Festival schedule on Sept 17 with 11 am at Christ Church Busse 3 pm St Cuthbert's Shellmouth 7 20 pm St Matthews Bin earth Archdeacon H E Bridgett MC MA Brandon officiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church
C. W. J. Salmon
Curcte
Christ Church
Busse
St. Cuthbert's
Shellmouth
St. Matthews
Binearth
H. E. Bridgett, MC
Brandon
Senator Mullins Resigns From Manitoba Senate Seat
Senator H. A. Mullins resigns from the Manitoba Senate to health and age. A Conservative veteran of sixty years in Canadian politics, he represented Russell in the legislature from 1889 to 1903, served in the House of Commons in 1925, and was elected in Marquette in 1930 before his 1935 Senate appointment. The district, known as his home, notes his livestock export work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Albert Mullins
Marquette
Senate
H. A. Mullins
Russell
Manitoba
House of Commons
Hunters face season rules as license checks continue
Last year game wardens and police pursued unlicensed hunters and illegal plugs. The first license of the year went to a cited offender while another assists hunters with proper plugs. The season opens noon Friday September 29. Bass at Silver Beach rise slowly. 1500 to 1800 black bass were added to the lake near Angusville by the Russell Game and Fish Association with A. E. Leifer and Hay Gillespie Jr. assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Silver Beach
Russell Game and Fish Association
Minneapolis
Minn
Fishery Branch
Manitoba
A. E. Leifer
Hay Gillespie, Jr
Harvest Delayed by Unseasonable Weather
Unusual weather continues with heavy rain since last Saturday across the week that dampened harvest plans. Forecasters show brighter conditions expected today, but no clear clearing in the skies at time of writing.
Footprint Tales At Memorial Rink Cement
A vandal left an imprint in the fresh cement fronting the Memorial Rink. The act mixed mischief with reverence as youths and adults contemplate the lasting mark while officials note the trespass and vow to preserve the memorial.
Tax policy sparks sudden end of life for orphaned sunds
A distorted piece reports the postwar tax cut by Finance Minister Abbott leading to a sudden collapse of life for the orphaned sunds. The mourners among youngsters lament higher costs for soft drinks bars and peanuts, with the familiar "Give me Nickel" now worth only a cone or popsicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Inter's Play Forming Leagues At Russell Bowing Alleys
Les Clarke manager of the Russell Bowling Alleys returns from Winnipeg with details on fall and winter leagues. He seeks participants to start play soon with at least three divisions likely including Commercial and Mr and Mrs plus one more to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
INTER
Les Clarke
Russell
Winnipeg
Commercial
Lesson in safety on the road ends with police comment
A motorist insists he had the right of way after a collision. The police officer confirms fault, noting the other driver’s connections to city leadership, adding a political angle to blame confirmation.
Russell School Board Satisfied With School Arrangements
At the September meeting the Russell School Board praised classroom setups and holiday work. Members May Robertson W E Fenton and Art Kinney joined Principal C C Foster and Sec Treas J A McKinnon in the inspection. Robertson was tasked to arrange glasses for students in need and a free eye test noted several requiring classes. Accounts totaling 913.01 were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School Board
May Robertson
W. E. Fenton
Art Kinney
C. C. Foster
J. A. McKinnon
Robertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masons
Legion
Londonderry's
Fine New School
W. L MacDonald
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!