St James Leader Editor Elected National President of Canadian Weekly Newspapers
From Newfoundland to British Columbia and the Yukon Canadian editors gathered in Winnipeg for the 32nd convention. A. W. Hanks of the St. James Leader was elected national president with Manitoba editors Norman McLean and Ray Evans joining the national Board of Directors. Manitoba papers swept top awards at the Trophy Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Yukon
Mmebers
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Winnipeg
Norman McLean
Elmwood Herald
Manitoba
McWilliams
Campbell
Coulter
A. W. Hanks
St. James
Long Sands
Mission City
Royal Alex Hotel
Greater
Canada
D. L. Campbell
Errick’ Willis
Couilter
Carlyle Allison
F.C. Winspear
J. R. McMillan
Canadian National
Pine Falls
Hydro
CBC
C. Z. Greene
Hudson
Boy Co
Massey-Harris Co
John Martin
Ray Evans
Morden Times
Manitoba Papers
Elkhorn
Mercury
Hartney
Star
Printer & Publishers
Dominion
Elks Collect Winter Clothing for Canada Relief Drive
Mrs. Tanner of the Canadian Save the Children Fund describes dire winter needs among displaced children in Europe. The Russell Elks solicit clean usable clothing and supplies for needy youngsters, with a collection ending September 12 and local committee contacts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Save the Children Fund
Europe
Save the Children’ Fund
Russell Elks
Town of
Russell
F. Jones
G. Smeliie
Craigie
G. Forsyth, Jr
Endcliffe
W. Bird
Ade Line Key Triumphs In 2 Heats At Chippewa Falls
In Chippewa Falls on August 2 the mare Ade line Key won both heats of the 2:28 pace, posting times of 2:12 and 2:11 after Bob Page highlighted earlier races, completing a notable performance in the day’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Page
Chippewa Falls
Adeline Key
Russell Fair
Regular Meeting Highlights of Russell RM Council
The RM of Russell council met August 14 with full attendance. Gravelling plans for 1951 were reported as completed with 8600.86 paid for roads. Indemnity on lost tax sale certificates was discussed. Land transfers between school districts were debated and refused for three years. Cattle guards removal near railways approved. Monthly Municipal News copies ordered for members. Insurance on a motor grader set at 09.28 and winter patrol placement approved. Accounts totaling 4811.25 were paid. Russell will pay Shellmouth ten cents per yard for gravel from their pit. Aluminum paint on the new Assiniboine bridge noted for night visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RM. of
Russell
Jas. Rea
L. Wagner
Binscorth
Craigie
Shellmouth
English visitor writes from Russell church notes
A letter received by Herb Rutar, Christ Anglican Church warden, relays Rev. Wm. C. Salmon of Southern Rhodesia praising Christ Church Russell and detailing his England visit. He plans return to Africa in September, recalls London garden party and a trip to Glastonbury, Wells, and the Festival of Britain, and describes local church friendship and a gift of pen and pencil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuning
Russell
Wm. C. Salmon
Southern Rhodesia
Herb Rutar
Christ Anglican Church
Salmon
England
South Africa
Rhodesia
Christ Church
London
Lameth Palace
Archbishop of Canterbury
Southern
Africa
Glastonbury
Britain
Wells
Somerset
Winnipeg figure skating school planned for Russell students
Russell School children will get another winter of figure skating instruction through a Winnipeg program. Gloria Pacey Roberta Cochrane and Gail Page attend a two week session sponsored by the Russell Athletic Council and the Russell Rink Board under Rupert White head. Monitors will lead next winter under White.
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Russell
Russell Athletic Council
Russell Rink Board
Gloria Pacey
Roberta’ Cochrane
Winnipeg
Gail Page
Rupert Whitehead
Whitehead
School Reopens Thursday August 30
The school will reopen on Thursday August 30 to secure 200 teaching days. Eligible first grade entrants are children who turn six before year end. Three new teachers join the start of the year and enrollment is expected to be as high as in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childen
New Fossils Sent Manitoba Museum Discoveries
Students from Russell School sent fossils to the Manitoba Museum with notes from director L. T. Norris-Elye. Evie Wishart found a shelled animal new to the collection, while Jack Clement contributed a coiled cephalopod ancestral to octopus and squid. Fossils come from the Assiniboine Valley and Shellmouth gravel pit. A jaw fragment with one tooth from Darcy Deschamps is being examined in Winnipeg, and a spherical concretion was also sent in for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Manitoba Museum
C. C. Foster
L. T
Norris-Elye
Evie Wishart
Jack Clement
Assiniboine Valley
Shellmouth
Darcy Deschamps
Winnipeg
Norris-Blye
Knox United Church to Observe Flower Sunday
Reverend W G Zwicker announces 11 am morning service at Knox United Church with Flower Sunday on August 26. Gardeners should bring flowers to the church by 2 pm Saturday to donate and participate in a baptismal opportunity for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOX United Church
W. G. Zwicker
B.A
Knox United Church
Anglican Church Notice for St Bartholomews Day Events
Rev C W J Salmon in charge. Holy Eucharist on Sunday August 26 at 9 am. Evening Prayer at 7 pm. The Mother's Union meets at the home of Mrs Thickett and Mrs Glasman at 8 pm Friday August 24 with Mrs Stanley Dominion President in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Union
Imperial Rocks Warren No 1 Drill Depth Report
OM report dated August 18 shows Imperial rox Warren No 1 drilling to 1931 feet. A week earlier the report listed 960 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Roxwarren No. 1
Equal Pay for Equal Work Across Towns and Countryside
Rural workers labored six to seven days while city workers shift to five days. City goods derive from country toil, yet rural earnings remain lower on average. Equal pay for equal work could spark an economic reform, boosting trade, health, and citizenship.
Angusville Leads 6-2 When Rain Halts Silver Beach Clash
The Angusville powerhouse and Russell team were to meet at Silver Beach on Sunday but the game was rained out. Angusville led 6-2 at the time the contest was called, with both sides counting on a later resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubsell
Angusville
Russell
Silver Beach
Manitoba School Holiday for Royal Visit October Ninth
Manitoba schools will close on October 9 to allow children to see Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Winnipeg. Education Minister W. C. Miller says the royal party requested this opportunity, though October 9 will still count as a teaching day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoor
Manitoba
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Winnipeg
W. C. Miller
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New President
Calgary
Doreen Guee
Ottawa
Elks
R. M
Bath and Wells
Anglican
C. W. J. Salmon
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