Cmdr Boulton Named Executive Officer of HMCS Magnificent
Commander Angus G. Boulton DSC RCN 37 of Russell Manitoba and Toronto appointed executive officer of the aircraft carrier Magnificent at Naval Headquarters Ottawa. He will replace Commander Desmond W. Peers DSC RCN 35 who attends a staff course in the United Kingdom. Appointments take effect early in April. Boulton’s career included command of HMCS Rimouski HMCS Annapolis and HMCS St Laurent, training officer at Somers Isles Bermuda, and service as Chief of Staff to the Flag Officer Atlantic Coast Halifax. He has been commended for gallantry and service and was Mentioned in Despatches for zeal and devotion to duty at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus G. Boulton
DSC
RCN
Russell
Man
Toronto
Ottawa
Rimouski
Annapolis
St. Laurent
Draw And Dance Boosts Rink Fund
Last Friday evening the Russell Memorial Rink Fund gained over 600 dollars from a heifer draw and an old time dance. The event raised about 400 dollars from the draw and 200 dollars from Oscar Diamond and his orchestra donating services. Pix Meadows held the winning ticket on Princess Elizabeth, a two year old Shorthorn heifer from the Christopher herd. The hall was donated for the memorial and the Memorial Runt Committee thanks Christopher Brothers and Oscar Diamond plus supporters. The fundraiser boosts the project likely reducing future rate costs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Memorial Rink
Christopher Brother
Oscar Diamond
Pix Meadows
Princess Elizabeth
Breeding Stock Added To Pheasant Flock
W Skinner of Rochedale district promotes pheasant breeding after receiving permission and suitable pens. The Manitoba Agricultural College supplied a pheasant stock to aid promotion efforts with plans to release birds annually in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Skinner
Rochedale
Fish and Game Association
Skinner
Manitoba Agricultural College
Oldest Local Resident Mrs Davidson to Celebrate 93rd Birthday
Mrs. John Davidson a pioneer resident of Russell and district will celebrate her 93rd birthday next Wednesday April 13 the community extends congratulations and best wishes for a pleasant day.
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John Davidson
Russell and District
Davidson
Plane Patrols Report Elk and Deer Activity in Park
Aerial survey over the district and park northeast area noted abundant feed and large herds of deer and elk. Officers Rod Clement and Charlie Musha manski observed tracks to muskrat houses and chased a suspected poacher toward his home after a shallow tree level approach.
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Rod Clement
Charlie Mushamanski
Assiniboine
Silver Creek
District Farmers Win Barley Prizes in Manitoba Contest
Edward W. Bradley of Portage la Prairie won the $1,000 interprovincial Farmers' Competition prize and $400 Manitoba title with a 2,667 bushel carload entry. George G. Elias of Haskett led Seed Growers' winners, while regional victors across Manitoba earned prizes ranging from $50 to $100. Including Bradley’s $1,090 national prize, Manitoba winners totaled $3,645.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Bradley
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Champiis
Barley Improvement Institute
George G. Elias
Haskett
Elias
Brewing and Malting Industries
Gordon Russell
Swan River
J. D. Love
Portage Ia Prairie
Murray McConnell
Peterchield
Cecil W. McCallister
W. L. Christie
Cypress River
Bradley
Montcalm
OAC. Te
Young Women’s Club Social at Knox United Church
The Young Women’s Club hosted a social evening at the A&N.W. hall with members of the Ladies’ Aid and senior choir and their husbands. The program included contests, novelties, dancing, prize winners, and a sing-song finale followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Knox United Church
A&n.w. Hall
F. H. Gallagher
C. JE. Whitmer
Cameron
Rod [Clement
J. G. Drever
E. C. Sanderson
Len Margetts
J. G. Kippan
J. “E Forsyth
Young Women's Club
New Owners At Queen's Hotel In Russell
The Queen's Hotel in Russell will change hands for the third time in years with John Sem in, Frank Rosolowich, and John Kolody of Winnipeg taking over on April 1. Steve Oleshuk and Art Kautsen, the previous managers, have departed Rugell. The new owners plan extensive renovations including moving the beer parlor to the east end, converting the dining room and living quarters, adding a lunch counter and restaurant, demolishing the old kitchen, upgrading guest rooms, and adding waterworks pending hotel inspector approval.
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Queen's Hotel
Russell
John Semin
Frank Rosolowich
John Kolody
Winnipeg
Steve Oleshuk
Art Kautsen
Rugell
Farmer Jack Robertson Tops Local Spring Planting
Jack Robertson, who recently bought a Burden tractor, works a quarter-acre on his property Wednesday afternoon. The rural community notes his early farming effort as the season begins, marking his first cultivation in the district.
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Jack Robertson
Local Red Cross Drive Yields 1447 in Russell Donations
Russell residents contributed generously to the annual Red Cross appeal, raising 1447 to date with an additional 700 sent to provincial headquarters, bringing the total to 1450. A long list of donors follows detailing numerous amounts from individuals and families.
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Russell
Red Cross
Russell voters face bylaw on World War I Memorial plan
The Russell ratepayers vote April 19 on a bylaw to fund a World War I Memorial and skating hockey facility. Proponents argue for a short pro debt plan, with costs spread by assessed values, while opponents worry about long term burden and salvage losses. Local groups pledge fund raising and view the project as a lasting civic asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pripegiin
Russell
A.&n.v. Hall
Knox United Church Sermon Tonight Featuring McNeill
James E. McNeill delivers a talk on devotion and crucifixion at Knox United Church at 7 pm with the theme Devoted and Crucified followed by a sermon titled Hair breadth Escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
James E. McNeill
Academy awards drip with 1943 winners announced
Jane Wyman won best acting for Johnny Belinda at the 1943 Academy Awards. Laurence Olivier earned best actor for Hamlet. Claire Trevor received best supporting actress for Key Largo. Walter Huston, born in Toronto, won best supporting actor for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wyman
Johnny Belinda
Laurence Olivier
Claire Trevor
Edward G. Robinson
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Cmdr. Boulton
Region One
W. Bradley
John W. Dales
Swerling
Lester Bergey
Rorser
William Kuzyk
Poplar Point
Young Women’s Club
Chester Cook
A. W. Marshall
Geo. Burla
Roy Whitmer
Geo. Coultis
Wesley McLeod
A. Davidson
Gust Ross
Mike Michalchuk
Geo. Man
Alex Simms
Victor Moore
A. A. Klimack
Perl Wishart
Jas. Silver
R. J. Man
Geo. Simms
Mike Woroneski
Gus Freier
Earl and
Bob ‘Glasman
Norman Greaves
Harrison Muir
P. Kominko
Louie Mintenko
Clifford Glasman
Chas. Silver
Jos. Shipp
John Adolphe
Chas.Adolphe
Geo. Forsythe
Alward Glasman
Ed. Leifer
Geo. Forsythe, Jr
Herb Pete
Ed. Ward
J. Delipper
Wm. H. Dunn
J. E. Forsyth
Jack Jackson
Marge Jackson
F. Matheson
Ostapowich
Ernest Cusitar
Roy Stevens
Liske
Ernest Sudbury
Frank Clement
Jamellie Bros. & Co
Jas. Burgess
D. Gillen
Peggy Anderson
M. Delipper
E Bridges
Stanley Ford
H. Pettitt
H. E. Bruyere
D. Farquharson
Charles McDonald
Geo.’ Mintenko
Yoxall
John Moore
Wishart
Chas. Hodgkins
John Berk
Geo. Nield
Dave Cusiier
John Anderson
Norman Prince
John H. Flett
Stanley Clement
Max Anderson
Hay Gillespie
Angus McLeod
Thos. Gilmour
E. Soderstrom
Robert Simms
Bud Rea
John Drever
Ivy A. Vinnell
Roy Fenton
D. L. Fitzpatrick
Rs. C. Thom
A. Chantigney
W. Todoruk
J. Gallant
E. Gallagher
L. Wowk
Bill Patterson
A. J. Mushumanski
Hazel Ferris
Lena Halkowski
Reta Hoffman
Pacy
AG. Smellie
A. K. E. McLen
Cpl
L.A. Ferguson
P. Kingdon
E. E. Thompson
Robertson Bros
John Martins
W. Mitchell
C. S. Pickell
Galatiuk
W. Lazenby
L. Shipp
Jax Eshelly
W.schwalm
D. L. Vinnell
Cc. R. Loney
Dan Rubenuk
Geo. Holler
W. A. Huff
G. W. Reid
A. Astbury
A. Lopka
J A. MelKinnon
J. E.mcneill
R. Coulter
Davidowski
Harry Zaruk
Page
Doug Manley
A. Bridges
T.W. Shaw
Forbes McRae
Hes. J. Maher
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