Crosby Couple Celebrates 60 Years of Marriage
Francis William Robinson and his wife mark their diamond anniversary on July 31 1950 with family from Winnipeg Ingleside and Binscarth in attendance. The couple born in England and Canada respectively share 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. They hosted a reception for 202 guests at the home of their daughter Mrs Ireland.
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Francis William Robinson
Jack
George
Tom
Philip
Norman
Cecil Symonds
Ethel
Winnipeg
Walter Ireland
Lil
Ingleside
Percy
George I
Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
London
J. A. Bell
Robinson
Durham
England
Wilkinson
Birtle
Hannah Jones
Mitten
Mill Wood
Sharpelace
Crosby
Binscarth
Mrs. Ireland
Minniska Notes Visiting Locals and Word of Regina
Mrs M E Forrest of Winnipes visits Willis and Lorena Kieper. Mrs George Nordine leaves for Omaha after visiting Bruce and Verna Evans. Donnie Hertlein stays at Oakburn. Ada and Edna McFarlane go to Winnipeg for work. Wills and Lorena Kieper attend Regina exhibition with Ross and Spike Kieper. The Minniska WMS meet. Margaret and Mrs Don McLeod noted with grandparents Mr and Mr Geo McLeod last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Forrest
Winnipes
Willis
Lorena Kieper
George Nordine
Bruce
Verna Evans
Omaha
Nebraska
Donnie Hertlein
Oakburn
Ada
Edna McFarlane
Winnipeg
Wills
Regina
Ross
Spike Kieper
Minniska Wms
Tues
Margaret
Don McLeod
Geo. McLeod
Senator Crerar to Address Russell Farmers Meeting
Senator T. A. Crerar returns to Russell on August 17 to speak at Memorial Hall 8 15 p m for the Farmers Protective Association. The meeting aims to rally support for Manitoba withdraw from compulsory marketing of oats and barley, restoring farmers freedom to sell via open market or voluntary government plan. Leo de Gagne, field secretary, is arranging the event with other association speakers.
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T. A. Crerar
Russell
House of Commons
Senate
Crerar
United Grain Growers
Farmers’ Protective Association
Manitoba
Memorial Hall
Wheat Board
Leo de Gagne
Main Street Oiled and Sanded to Curb Dust Nuisance
Government equipment arrived Wednesday and began treating Main Street with a double layer of oil followed by sand. The process aims to reduce dust as traffic is rerouted to side streets for most of the day, though work is not yet complete.
Holar Wins North Western Inter-Provincial Trophy
Holar clinched the undisputed league title finishing one game ahead of Binscorth and received the trophy at Langenburg on Sunday with Rod Clement MLA presenting honors. The six-team league tournament also saw Holar triumph, defeating Langenburg and Russell in key matches.
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RS Clement Trephy
Holar
Binscorth
Langenburg
Rod Clement
Russell
Foxwarren
Inglis
Entertain Visitors At Inglis WI Meeting
The Inglis Women's Institute met August 2 in the new Community Hall kitchen with 11 members present. Guests from Langenburg and EUK Homemakers joined 11 Inglis members and Russell residents for a social afternoon.
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Women's Institute
Langenburg
EUK
Russell
Hertlein
John Jackson
James Craig
James Jackson
R. Brecken
Institute
Remus
Inglis
Doctor From England To Fill Welfare Post
A British pathologist, Dr. G. B. Leyton, arrived in Manitoba to become Director for Laboratory Services in the Department of Health and Public Welfare. Cambridge graduate, London University diploma holder, and five years RAMC captain with work in Egypt.
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G. B. Leyton
Manitoba
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Cambridge University
Leyton
London University
RAMC
Wedding Bells and Bows At Inglis Manitoba Ceremony
Catherine Anne Jackson wed William Karl Ziprick in Inglis Manitoba with Rev. Warren Rothwell officiating The event featured pink and blue decorations and a three tier cake The reception and dance followed at the Inglis Community Hall Guests from Winnipeg Minto and Strathclair attended the ceremony and reception along with relatives The newlyweds will reside in Winnipeg.
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Tom Jackson
Catherine Anne
William Karl Ziprick
J. P. Ziprick
Ziprick
Inglis
Manitoba
Warren Rothwell
Inglis United Church
Clifford "Jackson
Lily of the Valley
Robert Ziprick
Thos. Jackson
James Jackson
John Jackson
Russell
Annie Matheson
Winnipeg
Edna Ziprick
Loleta Litzenberg
Edgar Mench
Peter Craig
Rita Ziprick
Patricia Jackson
Martha Burl
R Breckenridge
E. H. Armstrong
Paul Galatuik
Clear Lake
Wedding At St Johns Ukrainian Church Rossburn
The July 27 wedding of Jean Rudenski and Maurice Chomica took place in St Johns Ukrainian Church Rossburn with Rev. J R Kowolevitch of Winnipeg officiating. The bride wore a white lace bodice gown with net skirt and carried cream roses and baby’s breath.
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Mrs. Reid
Winnisee
Rudenski-Chomica
St. John’s
Syvelia Woloveich
Violet Hebert
Winnipeg
Martha Nowasad
Grandview
Nile
Breen
Evy Yakinchuke
Neepawa
Walter Chomica
Toronto
Ont
Bill Chomica
Marco
Raymond Mazur
Angesville
Mike Ukrainec
Wordsvill
Adam Ukrainec
Windsor
Alex
Parking Rules on Main Street Debate
Residents argue about misinterpreting yellow line markings on Main Street. They urge drivers to park at a 48 degree angle with the front wheel on the long mark and avoid blocking wet blocks. Supervision could curb improper parking and free space for more cars.
Quiet Civic Holiday Alters Russell Town Scene
Russell observed a quiet civic holiday on Monday as residents flocked to favored fishing spots and summer resorts, leaving the town with a deserted look and few public activities.
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Russell
Angling Lake Pike Draws Huge Weight in Duck Mountains
Jesse Wardle of Dropmore hooked a massive pike at Angling Lake in the Duck Mountains on Saturday July 29. The catch weighed 17½ pounds and stretched 42 inches, following a 15 minute battle after the boat was launched and the kicker started.
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Jesse Wardle
Dropmore
Duck Mountains
Jesse
Carter Oil opens office above Smellie Bros store
The Carter Oil Co has opened an office in the former Legion club room above Smellie Bros. store as survey parties work across the district.
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Carter Oil Co
Legion Club
Smellie Bros
Russell School Board Seeks Teacher After Williams Joins RAP
Russell School Board, after lining up a complete staff for the next term, must fill a vacancy created by C. D. Williams leaving to join the RAP.
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Russell
C. D. Williams
The
RAP
July Meeting of Bethany W M S at Mrs Ross Home
The Bethany Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs Ross’s home on Thursday July TM. Presiding was president Mrs R Halwas, with readings from Luke 8 4 15. Lunch followed, hosted by Mrs Ross and Miss Norma Halwas. Next gathering will be at Mrs A Kleebaum on August 17.
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Bethany Lutheran Church
Ross
Norma Halwas
A. Kleebaum
Local Nuptials in Manitoba Reach Crowded Reception
Penonzek of Russell and Chomica of Rossburn wed in a ceremony attended by relatives including Yakinchuke Ukrainice and Yarmey families. The reception filled the hall at night with Chuchmuch Orchestra. The couple, honeymooning at Clear Lake, will teach in Markrof as the fall term begins.
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Penonzek
Russell
Yakinchuke
Chasevowell
Neepawa
Nick Ukrainice
Sandy Lake
A. E. Yarmey
W. Antonichuk
Rossburn
Nick Chomica
Marco
Man
Alexander Danyleyko
Chuch Much
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Robinson
Minniska
Anglican Church Notice
W. J. Salmon
Hugh Lamont
Minto, Manitoba
Strathclair
Adam Ziprick
Julia Ziprick
Phillip
Bethany W.mss
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