Angusville Child Dies in Moving Car Accident
Wayne Pruss two year old son of Mr and Mrs W C Pruss of Angusville was killed when he fell from a moving car as Mrs Pruss tried to close a loose door. He suffered head injuries and died at Sacred Heart hospital in Russell. Funeral plans were not set. The Pruss family and Angusville community express sympathy.
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Wayne
W. C. Pruss
Angusvile
William Michalchuk
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
T. W. Shaw
Pruss
Angusville
District W 1 Board Plans Convention and Events
Twelve members of the District Board of the Russell Roblin Women’s Institute met in Russell on Tuesday to plan the district convention in the spring and other activities. Mrs George Kelso presided with secretary treasurer Mrs T Kieper assisting. An art exhibit was decided for the convention to be held at Binscarth next spring. Lunch hostesses were Mr A G Smellie and Mrs Cairns. Mrs T Jackson moved thanks to Russell ladies for hospitality.
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Russell-Roblin
T. Jackson
Russell
Cancer Education Campaign Aims Early Detection Across Manitoba
The Manitoba Cancer Relief and Research Institute launches a six month educational drive from October to raise public awareness about cancer. It urges prompt medical consultation at first signs to enable early diagnosis and improve treatment success, stressing shared responsibility among all.
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Manitoba Cancer Relief and Research Institute
Annual Vanity Fair Has Fair Attendance
The Canadian Legion and Elks' Lodge of Russell hosted the annual Vanity Fair at Memorial Rink attracting fair crowds on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Harvest weather kept many in the fields while games, bingo, kiddie rides, and a refreshment booth filled the ends. Prizes highlighted the final night with C Fouillard winning the Legion's silver chest and K E Evans the electric kettle. the Elks prize went to Central Hotel Russell. Neither attendance prizes were collected.
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Vanity Fair
Canadian Legion and Elks’ Lodge of
Russell
Memorial Rink
E. J. Casey
C. Fouillard
St. Lazare
Legion’s
K. E. Evans
Langenburg
Elks
Central Hotel
Improve Your Herd With A Good Size
You can raise cattle more profitably by improving sale cattle quality. Keep top cows and buy a bull strong enough to improve progeny. Manitoba bulls are plentiful after Spring Bull Sale cancellation due to foot and mouth disease. The Purebred Sire Purchase Assistance Policy covers 20 percent of the price if the bull passes inspection. contact your Agricultural Representative at Russell for forms.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Russell
Livestock Branch
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
August Big Month In Hydro Expansion In Manitoba
Manitoba Power Commission reports August added 416 customers including 355 farms in Dutterin Thompson Russell Silver Creek Harrison Clan William. Construction nears completion in St Clements Broken Head Alexander Ethelbert Birtle Shoal Lake Franklin Gilbert Plains. Supplementary farm electrification advances with 253 farms added in Carman Neepawa Steinbach Beausejour Stonewall Brandon Miniota. Pole setting on Pine River to Swan River continues. Grand Marais extension anticipated later year.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Commission
Dutterin
Thompson
Russell
Silver Creek
Harrison
Clanwilliam
St. Clements
Brokenhead
Alexander
Ethelbert
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Franklin
Gilbert Plains
Carman
Neepawa
Steinbach
Beausejour
Stonewall
Brandon
Miniota
Pine River
Swan River
Power Commission Ser
Grand Marais
Gall Lake
Grand Beach
Manitoba Roe Commission
Kiwanis Official Visits Local Club
Kiwanis lieutenant governor Bruce Knowlton of division three Western Canada District spoke at Russell Kiwanis luncheon at Smitty s Grill. Accompanied from Brandon by Robert Forbes, he urged voting, civic engagement, and service to home church and school, urging members to promote turnout and emphasize freedom in global affairs.
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Bruce Knowlton
Western Canada
Kiwanis International
Russell Club
Smitty's Grill
Brandon
Robert Forbes
Dec Foster
Knowlton
W M S Executive Meeting At Shoal Lake
The Birtle Presbyterial of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church held its fall executive meeting at Shoal Lake on Thursday September 18 with Mrs A E Dixon of Lavinia presiding. Twenty eight ladies attended and reports highlighted $3600 sent to the provincial treasurer for the first two quarters and a contribution to the Dr Merle Patterson fund.
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Birtle
Conferfence
WMS
Shoal Lake
Russell and
District
Change In CNR Train Service From The East
Effective September 26 the east bound Tuesday train and the Monday train will be discontinued and service over the CNR on Wednesday and Thursday will be resumed as before. Friday schedules remain TUEDAYS at present with no change in train arrival times.
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C.N.R
Tuedas
Dollar strength masks living standard in Canada
Canadian dollar sits above the US dollar in exchange, prompting pride yet masking deeper facts. Mass production, a smaller market, and higher US consumption explain higher Canadian costs and lower per‑person living standards. Economic thinker Herbert Lank argues life quality matters beyond dollar value, urging focus on standard of life over currency strength.
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Canada
United States
U.S
South
Herbert H. Lank
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Y W C Marks 30th Anniversary With Meeting
The Young Women's Club of Knox United Church celebrates 30 years since forming from a Presbyterian Girls Club. At Mrs. L. Margetts home a meeting featured minutes from the original gathering, plans for a banquet on October 9 for teachers in Russell, a dance, and entries for the Hospital Aid amateur. Committees formed, hymn books donated, flowers arranged, Rally Day decor planned, a $25 donation to Unitarian Service for destitute children abroad, and hostesses listed for a October 6 gathering.
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Young Women's Club
Knox United Church
L. Margetts
M. Hoar
Presbyterian Church
Girls’ Club
Russell
L. Margetis
G. Durston
H. Storey
H. E Ferguson
R. S. Clement
W. H. Westwood
D. A. Kinney
R. Witty
Ralph Robinson
Margetts
C. C. Foster
Hospital Aid Amateur
W. McNaughton
H. McLennan
H. Pettitt
H. E. Ferguuson
Sheila Stuart
Young Womens Club
A. Bennett
Clothing Drive For Needy Children Seeks Donations
The International Appeal for Children committee starts its annual drive with 162.00 raised on tag day. Local girls and Chamber of Commerce members canvassed town, donations accepted at Royal Bank or with H. E. Way and A. G. Smellie. The Elks lodge oversees pickups. drive closes Friday October 3. Parcels of clothing or small items to be delivered to United Church basement by October 3, packing Saturday October 4 by committee ladies. Volunteers listed by district will collect.
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International Appeal For Children Committee
Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Way
the Royal Bank
A. G. Smellie
Elks” Lodge
United Church
Elks’ Lodge
Craigie
Chas
Adolphe
George Forsythe
Brightside
Alex Kieper
Endcliffe
Victor Bird
Dropmore
Walt Ferris
Inglis
Jas. Jackson
Cracknell
Fraser McLennan
Silverton
Lorne Callin
Silver Beach
Joe Semochko
Woodstock
Alex Tennant
The
Ratepayers Call for Town Meeting on Open Discussion
A local note urges frequent citizen involvement in town affairs. It proposes a ratepayers meeting once a year to discuss Main Street paving waterworks sidewalks building permits and school board accommodation of students. It suggests Memorial Hall be booked in October for the first mass meeting.
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Memorial Hall
Annual initiation stunt on Main Street Friday
Don’t be alarmed by what you see on Main Street this Friday as Russell Collegiate stages its annual initiation parade and show. Citizens are advised it is a planned event with no cause for concern.
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Main Street
Russell Collegiate
Wrong Step Ducks Visit Ends in Tragedy
Visitors from Winnipeg recall a misstep while hunting ducks that led to harming a black and white cat. The incident occurred on Tuesday prompting a cautious return to their hotel room and a new view of the country air.
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Winnipeg
Spring blooms in autumn surprise office staff
An unusual seasonal bloom appears as crocus flowers early this year. Bill Schwalm shared a bouquet picked last week, reflecting talk of an unusual spring in autumn. Citizens comment on wishes for a summer this coming winter.
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Bill Schwalm
Giants of the Garden: oversized spuds and turnip on display
Wet weather hampered potato digging as growers brought in tools to harvest the largest spuds. Seymour Stevens showcased two monsters weighing 3 lbs 12 oz and 3 lbs 8 oz, with other giants from A Mather Len Davidson and J Dunsmore. A 15 lb 4 oz turnip from Mrs Cliff Russell's garden also features in the display.
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Mather
Seymour Stevens
A. Mather
Len Davidson
J. Dunsmore
Cliff Russell
Handwriting on wall as Pro-Cons win 36 of 52 seats
In New Brunswick heavy election results signal a decisive Pro-Cons victory with 36 seats to Liberal opponents in a 52 seat dominion race. Analysts warn the outcome will be interpreted as a fatal blow to Liberal power across the colony and its political future.
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New Brunswick
Dominion
Apple Day Marks Elks Fundraising Saturday
On Saturday October 4 Elks hold Apple Day with proceeds sent to the Canadian Save the Children Fund to aid underprivileged children abroad.
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Elks
Save the Children Fund
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Kiwanis
Club
W.M.S
Y.W.C
Kiwanians
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