Students Display Handiwork To Proud Parents And Friends
Russell school marked Achievement Day with exhibitions of student projects across art, leather and tin crafts, photography, maps, stamp collections, and cooking. Gloria Pacey and Roberta Cochrane led a figure skating display while gifts were presented by Athletic Council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Pacey
Roberta Cochrane
Athletic Council
W. McNaughton
H. McLennan
H. E. T. Way
C. C. Foster
Gloria
Roberta
Forsyth Transfers to Souris Office in Manitoba
J E Forsyth agricultural representative for Manitoba Department of Agriculture based in Russell since June 1947 has moved to the Souris office. He came from Yorkton where he served ten years as farm loans inspector. Forsyth a University of Manitoba agriculture graduate led a busy Russell life with roles in Chamber of Commerce Sunday school church board scouts school board curling club agricultural society and Masonic Lodge. Mrs Forsyth and family stay in Russell until end of June while a successor is named and Forsyth will supervise Russell work for a month.
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Forsyth
Russell
Yorkton
Sask
College of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
United Church
Church Board of Stewards
Russell Curling Club
The
Agricultural Society
Masonic Lodge
Elks Sweep Legion In Curling Rubber
Elks led by Jack Wilson and the Thom brothers defeated the Legion 9 to 4 in four games, grabbing the only win for the Elks and earning a luncheon at the Legion club rooms after the match. The Thursday results show Legion skips and players such as Tom Smart and Bill Adolphe in parallel contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wilson
Thom Brothers
Jack
Bill
Bob
Elks
Legion
Legan
the Elks
Tom Smart
Bill Chas
Adolphe
Les Scribner
Geo. Smellie
Cliff Jackson
Heart Trouble in Modern Life Raises Need for Checks
Heart disease has increased greatly in the past quarter century due to stress and strain of modern living. The article urges regular annual medical checkups for those over forty and notes older people may overexert themselves. Doctors can watch for unusual heart conditions during exams and begin treatment at first signs of trouble.
W M S Thankoffering Service Planned at Knox United
At Knox United Church the Women's Missionary Society scheduled the Easter Thankoffering service for April 17 with speaker. The program featured a study on Orientals in Canada with Bliss Bryant and Mrs J Kieper portraying two Japanese women set after Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of Knox United Church
Canada
Bliss Bryant
J. Kieper
Pearl Harbor
L. Leifer
D. A. Kinney
F. Clement
Kieper
A. G. Smellie
E. McLennan
Regular Meeting of Evening Auxiliary Hosts Plan Teas
Mrs Jim McLennan hosted the Evening Auxiliary for a regular meeting. Mrs Don Bicknell presided in Mrs T Shipp’s absence. Minutes were read by Mrs J Rothery. Plans discussed for two church teas in April and May. Church basement and kitchen to be cleaned soon. Next meeting set for April 21 at Mrs Neil Jones home. Mrs Bus Westwood assisted with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McLennan
Don Bicknell
T. Shipp
J. Rothery
Neil Jones
Bus West‘wood
Frank T Matheson Pioneer Harness Trader Dies In Winnipeg
Word was received Tuesday night of the death of Frank T Matheson in Winnipeg. No funeral arrangements are known. A Russell pioneer businessman he ran a harness shop for many years and was a noted curler, earning life member status in his home club before moving to Winnipeg with Mrs Matheson a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Matheson
Winnipeg
Matheson
Russell
Red Cross Plans Late April Drive
The 1992 Red Cross canvass in Russell will occur in late April. Six sections will be canvassed by five local organizations with two individuals handling the sixth. Officers and plans were outlined at a Legion club meeting with Mrs. C. C. Cameron as vice president acting chair. Revenue from 1951 totals and expenses were reviewed, with the local balance reported. Rev. W. G. Zwicker elected president for 1982 and other officers reappointed. Donations may be sent to the Royal Bank or post office if canvass gaps occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion, Elks, Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
W. Sudbury
H. J. Shipley
C. C. Cameron
Legion Club
J. Salmon
H. R. Dicketts
W. J. Westwood
W. G. Zwicker
J. A. Glen
N. Storey
E. W. Robertson
Parley Vous Francais at Russell School Friday
French atmosphere filled Russell School on Friday March 21 as high school students staged a French literary program directed by Doreen Coey. Sheila Robertson Allan Wagner starred in a skit while other performances featured recitations from Theodore and Carmen and a French rendition of No Other Love. The Scribner Trophy was awarded for the Russell collegiate bonspiel rink victory to Gerald Keating Sheila Robertson Mrs J Billingsley and Bob Halowski with Hodgkins Trophy engraving to be presented later. winners included Gerald Keating Mary Galstuik Dick Mosoronchon Gwen Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Doreen Coey
Sheila Robertson
Allan Wagner
Harold Kopetsky
Theodore
Ruth Hyde
Margaret Vinnell
Mary Galatnik
Anne Ternoway
Scribner
Russell
Gerald Keating
J. Billingsley
Bob Halowski
Foster
Mary Galstuik
Dick Mosoronchon
Gwen Nelon
Easter Cantata to be sung at Trinity Lutheran church
News from Inglis details events in Winnipeg visitors and birthday greetings. A Easter Cantata The Thorn Crowned King is set for April 6 at 7 30 pm, organized by Home and School Association with J W McKenzie directing and E Armstrong as accompanist. Also covered are the Oliver show at Sundown theatre, a Women's Institute play contest, Y P A activities, local hospital news, civic meeting about a new rink and Community Club formation, and donations toward rink funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fisher
E. Bryant
Winnipeg
Richard Carpenter
King
Trinity Lutheran Church
The
Home & School Association
J. W. McKenzie
E. Armstrong
Lockerby District
Ernie Fingas
Jas. Jackson
Shirley Mansell
Kenneth Klimack
Stan Davidson
Wilma Ciprick
Bert Klimack
Herb Ciprick
Trinity Lutheran Church Y.P.A
H. Preufer
Herb Adams
General Hospital
Inglis
Herb
S. M. Spidell
Spidell
Wth
Tom Jackson
E. A. Armstrong
Peter Gaber
R Breckenridge
A. Adams
M. Henderson
T. C. Garnett
A. D. Ziprick
Chas. Shnider
Ee Lien Teale
Bert Jackson
Citizens urged to donate pocket books for Korea relief drive
The Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion asks every citizen to help comfort the fighting forces in Korea by donating pocket books during a two week drive. A depot is at Park's Jewellery and pickups can be arranged by telephoning Pete McKinnon. April 16 home calls will collect donations.
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Korea
Russell
Canadian Legion
Legion
Park
Pete McKinnon
Bachelor’s Paradise Census Bulletin Shows Female Majority Mostly
A 1951 census bulletin reports gender splits across districts with most towns and villages showing more females than males while rural municipalities lean male. Notable counts include Russell town 571 to 529, Shellmouth 861 to 711, Silver Creek 757 to 634, Russell rural 599 to 482, Boulton 702 to 565, and Binscorth village 227 males to 224 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Shellmouth
Silver Creek
Russell Rural
Boulton
Binscorth
Green A-1 ticket worth $5 at hockey game
A green A-1 ticket valued at five dollars was drawn in the hot pool during a hockey game. The holder can cash in with the seller by presenting the slip. This is the final notice. if unclaimed within a week the proceeds go to the printers retirement fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.p.s
March Lion Comes In Sheepish, Leaves Lambish Here
A fragment notes that the traditional arrival of March was misleading in this region with a lion in sheep’s clothes at the start and a lambish exit signaling a milder end to the month. No other details are available in the readable text.
President Declines Re-election Candidacy Shifts Democratic Race
The article notes that the president will not seek another term, opening the Democratic nomination race nationally. It observes the party’s historical cooperation with global partners, including Canada, and suggests the Democratic side will rally behind a strong nominee to pursue victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry
Rumans
United States
South
Democratic Party
Canada
Council Takes Action To Collect Tax Arrears
At the March 27 meeting Mayor Mather presided with Councillors Clement Cross and Burgess present. Personal property tax and business tax arrears due at end of 1951 to be placed in the hands of the town solicitor for collection. Accounts totaling $386.06 were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Clement, Cross
Burgess
Community meetings to discuss plans April 2
Evening discussions invite all residents to attend for future welfare planning. Mrs Ben Richardson is a patient at Jubilee hospital Victoria B C and friends here wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Richardson
Jubilee Hospital
Victoria
B.C. J
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Pettitt
G. Bicknell
Sybil Cochrane
Irene Coulter
Thi
Jim Patterson
Barrie Zwicker
Jack Cochrane
J. E. Forsyth
Souris
Department ‘of Agriculture
Man
W.M.S. Thankoffering Service
Red Cross
Inglis & District
EH. Armstrong
Wyche
H. Franklin
J. H. Gillies
Harvey Munro
Cyril Wyche
Julian’ Lucyshyn
Rothwell
Beso
Blanche Johnson
Ann Langford
M. Spidell
Earle ‘Keating
Silverton
G. Haas
Frank Skinner
Rochedale
Fom Jackson
Roy Wyche
Adolph Maholsky
Carrie Gibson
Gordine
Crandall
G. Baynton
Calgary
Baynton
CPR
Earl Jackson
Earl
Russell Streets
J.P
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