Leifer and Hancock Win Novelty Bonspiel Titles
E Leifer and Hancock capture novelty bonspiel finals last Thursday evening. Leifer rink wins ten honors by beating E Thompson in the main final and reaches the final Sancket over George Bicknell after Thompson defeats C R Loney. Hancock wins secondary event by defeating A Leifer after Hancock beat Jim Silver and Leifer defeated McNeill's rink. Rink personnel include Ed Leifer Isobel Maer Bill Patterson Ed Hammond J E Thompson Olga Therrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Leifer
E. Thompson
Leifer
George Bickneil
Thompson
C. R. Loney
Wm. Hancock
A. Leifer
Hancock
Jim Silver
McNeill
Hockey Club Meeting Set For April Eighth
The Rus sell Hockey club calls a meeting for Thursday April 8. The agenda lists results from recent bouts with numerous matchups including Frank Clement versus Pat Fosythe and Kennedy versus Cameron. Strong figures such as Leifer, Bicknell, Thompson, Burgess, Peddie, and McNeill appear in repeated contest outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clement
Pat Fosythe
W. H. Westwood
Bicknell
Bus Westwood Kennedy
Cameron
Frank Robertson
Anderson
J. Hooper
J. Thom
Gillespie
AE. Leifer
C. Rooney
Shepherd
Peddie
Hancock
Yoxall
Dunn
Burgess
McNeill
Thompson
St. John Hembrott
Harold Clement
Former Russell Teacher Shines in Winnipeg Play
Free Press notes Miss Gertrude Staples, ex Russell schoolteacher, starred in The Cradle Song presented by the Winnipeg Teachers' Dramatic Society. Critics praise her vocal gift and imaginative insight, though deem her delivery uneven in early acts. her cloister scene with Teresa in act two earns particular praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Teachers’ Dramatic Society
FAM
Gertrude Staples
Russell School
Joanna
Teresa
Canada’s barley champ wins national contest prize
Sixteen hundred plus contestants entered the National Barley Contest, sponsored by the Alberta brewing and malting industries. Ottawa notes list 28 year old James W. Busey of Alberta as the 1947 national champion, earning $1,000 for top entry and $160 for regional first. Other finalists include George G. Elias of Manitoba and F. Bredley of Portage la Prairie, with regional and provincial prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airlie
Alberta
Canada
The
Brewing and Malting
Industries
Bussey
Algberta
James W. Busey
Airdrie
Brewing and Yealting Industries
Nemy
Legal
George G. Elias
Haskett
Mantoba
Elias
Manitoba
F. Bredley
Portage la Prairie
Town Council Passes March Accounts and 1949 Tax ByLaws
The March session approved payments totaling 249.95 with Mayor Mather and Councillors Cross McLennan and Gil Yeeple present. At the last meeting on March 25 the accounts passed for 334.09 and bylaws establishing general and business tax levies for 1949 were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Cross, McLennan
Gil Yeeple
Local Curlers Too Good For Visitors
After the Roverty bonspiel visiting curlers were hosted on local ice but fared poorly on scores. Last Friday Inglis rinks led by Sir Jackson and McKay managed only one win against the home shotmakers, with Dan Robin and Sandy Craig also mentioned on the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
Shotmakers
Harry Sir Jackson
Lawrence McKay
Jim Jackson
Nat McKay
Gordon McKay
Dan Robin
Sandy Craig
Noted Birch Hills Sportsman Dies
J F Jack Vinnell 51 prominent local sportsman and owner of the King George hotel Birch Hills died suddenly at his home March 17. A WWI veteran wounded at Vimy Ridge he had been in good health until shortly before death. Survived by widow three children Gordon Patricia Leslie one sister in Calgary four sisters in other cities and four brothers. Born in Russell he moved to Birch Hills in 1927 and built up a boarding house then purchased and remodeled the hotel. A keen sportsman he promoted local baseball and hockey teams.
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Birch Hills
J. F
Jack” Vinnell
King George Hotel
Vimy Ridge
Vinnell
Mr. Vinnell
Gordon
Patricia
Leslie
Calgary
Alta
G. Keating
Edythe
Thos. Pierce
High River
Gordon ' McConnell
Russell School Holds Achievement Day
Over one hundred visitors attended Russell School's Achievement Day on Wednesday March 24 to view student displays in sewing knitting cooking model airplane building woodwork tin work pictography agriculture radio occupation reports line cutting read work. An exhibition of tumbling and PT by Const Morris and his group of boys drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
P.T
Const
Sim Morris
Henry Flett Dies At Binscarth
Funeral service for Henry Leask Flett 73 held at Binscarth United Church with burial in Binscarth cemetery. Officiant Rev William Holmes. Survivors include widow Florence two sons John Russell and James Angusville six grandchildren two brothers and four sisters. Born Redland Firth Orkney Islands he came to Russell in 1899 and farmed Woodstock district. He served 20 years as secretary treasurer Woodstock school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leask Flett
Binscarth United Church
Binscarth
William Holmes
Robert
James
Douglas
Richard Rannie
Graham
Robert Crerar
Flett
Redland Firth
Orkney Islands
Russell
Woodstock
Florence
John
Angusville
Baseball Meeting Monday April 12 for players and supporters
Baseball players from seniors and juniors along with supporters are urged to gather in the Legion room at 8 o clock Monday April 12 to plan a strong season and discuss travel to a preferred Mart location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Room
Knox United Church Service and New Members Welcome
E McNeill minister leads a morning 11 am service at Knox United Church with the commission and reception of new members. An evening program at 7 pm titled The Most Expensive Tour offers a cultural event for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Dames
E McNeill
Trapped Trappers Open Season Amid Pelts Seized by Police
The muskrat season opened today but many trappers were unaware. Police reported several pre season pelts seized as part of enforcement efforts and cautioned fishermen to follow regulations.
Pheasants Thrive Despite Harsh Northern Climate
Frank Jones shared feed with two cock pheasants and Alex Kiever with Carl Ostopowich ensured a flock of hens stayed fed. Local sportsmen urged to protect the birds and prevent careless hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Alex Kiever
Carl Ostopowich
Joyce Page Crowned Queen at Gainsborough Ice Carnival
Joyce Page crowned 1948 Queen at Gainsborough Saskatchewan ice carnival. Eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Page, the selection highlights beauty and dignity in the local event context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainsborough, Sask
Joyce Paxe
Bob Page
Easter Parade Hopes Dented By Snow
Easter Morn brought fresh snow while many shoppers and attendees wore ear muffs and galoshes. The city faced awintry scene as people prepared for holiday events despite the chill and slick streets.
Barbara Ann Scott Skates At Brandon Winnipeg Shows
Barbara Ann Scott, world figure skating champion, draws crowds from Russell to Brandon tonight and Winnipeg Saturday night, in action evenings that promise high profile performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Winnipeg
Russell
Barbara Ann Scott
Trapper party camps near Angusville with radio setup
Russell's Trapper's Guide is away this week as modern trappers test muskrat catching. Bill Hoffman with Henry Ross and Paul Brazeau stake claims south of Angusville aiming for a four record catch. They plan to handle cooking and travel themselves and invite visitors to sample their menu while staying connected by radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Bill Hoffman
Henry Ross
Paul Brazeau
Angusville
Canadiens miss playoffs as Dick Irvin exits era
Dick Irvin, longtime coach of the Montreal Canadiens, fails to lead the team into the NHL playoffs after four straight championship seasons. It marks the first time in 12 years of coaching that his squad misses the post season, with Irvin’s career tracing from a $750 annual salary in his first year to today’s higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Irvin
Montreal Canadiens
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Mascot
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Saugeen River
Norman
E. Leifer and
Hockey Club
Russell Hockey Club
E. Mather
Dennis Long
W. Hanenek
Mrs. Ferguson
W. Seifert von Smith
A. E. Leifer
K. Goods
H. J. Shipley
J. Spencer
Everd
Mellie
Huett
Kippan
Forsythe
Kennedy
Loney
Hooper
Yoxal Thompson
Hembroft Ed
Smetlie
Scond
Adolphe
Bus Westwood
Silver
Shelby
Laren
Drever
Len Silver
Cam- Thom
St. John
Haneck
L. Leifer
A. E. After
Staps
Henry Flett
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