Memorial Rink Official Opening Set For December 16
Russell community marks the Memorial Rink opening with a Friday night program featuring speakers Hon. Stuart Garson and Hon. D. L. Campbell, plus skating events, fiddler Alec Matheson, and a quiz contest with prizes. The ceremony follows Prof. W. L. Morton’s University of Manitoba address to about forty at the Elks Hall.
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Russellommunity Memorial
Manitoba
Board of Governors
Stuart Garson
D. L. Campbell
Harold C
Snell
Winnipeg
Alec Matheson
Piper
Rivers
Iliary and
Women’s Institute
the Legion and Elks
Half a Century In The Business
Russell's prominent blacksmith Mr. Gillespie marks fifty years in trade with a shop in Russell Manitoba He began as an apprentice in Scotland in 1949 and now runs the shop at Main Street His career spans changes from horse shoeing to modern welders and he notes a shortage of apprentices in the trade
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Scotland
Ovenston
Gilespie
Hay
Russell
Main Street
Gillespie
Canada
Elgin
Manitoba
Roland
Jack Madill
Elks Lodge conducts annual Christmas tree gathering
A party of eighteen organized by the Elks' lodge made its annual Sunday trip to the woods to harvest Christmas trees for the town and district a haul of three big truck loads. The trees are in Jas Newell's yard and can be obtained by contacting Mr Newell.
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The
Elks’ Lodge
Jas Newell
Mr. Newell
Russell Chamber to Hold Final 1949 Meeting Friday
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its last meeting of the year Friday evening in the Legion club rooms. S Smith of the Bay Route Association is expected to attend to outline work promoting trade through the Port of Churchill.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Legion Club
S Smith
Bay Route” Association
Churchill
Young Violinist Beth McVey Debuts in Toronto Recital
A young violinist made her debut recital at Eaton Auditorium in Toronto on Saturday night. Miss Beth McVey, daughter of Mr and Mrs C McVey of Owen Sound Ont, and granddaughter of Mrs Thos Madill of Russell, is remembered by many in Russell for a musical evening she attended there years ago.
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Eaton Auditorium
Toronto
Beth McVey
C. McVey
Owen Sound
Ont
Thos. Madill
Russell
McVey
Death Claims Two Pioneers in Winnipeg District
James Man and Thomas Simms, longtime district residents, died in Winnipeg. Man aged 80 or 81 suffered a heart attack after seeking treatment. funeral at Braendle Funeral Home 2:30 PM with burial at Russell cemetery. Simms, 79, died at his St Vital home after months of illness. he and Mrs Simms moved to the city two years ago after most of his life in the district.
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Grim Reaper
Winnipeg
James Man
Thomas Simms
Man
Victoria Hospital
Braendle Funeral
Russell Cemetery
Simms
St. Vital
Young hunter Douglas Taylor saves spaniel as bear attacked
In Waubaushene, 14 year old Douglas Taylor with father Russell Taylor faced a 300 pound bear that attacked their dog. The bear mauled Mr. Taylor before Douglas fired a single 22 rifle shot that killed the bear and ended the threat.
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Douglas Taylor
Russell Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Douglas
Public Invited To Showing Of Interesting Films In Russell
A film showing is slated at the A and N W hall in Russell on Friday December 9 at 8 pm. The Russell Banner and Doug Williams organize the event featuring The Home Town Paper from the National Film Board shot in Vernon British Columbia. The program also includes When All The People Play about community recreation from Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia. No admission charge.
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A.&n.w. Hall
Russell
Russell Banner
Doug Williams
Russell Film Board
National Film Board
Vernon
B.C
Canada
United States
Nova Scotia
Annapolis Royal
C. D. Williams
Mbrarian
Athletic director starts duties today at Russell rink
Homer Gill assumes role as athletic director in Russell today and will oversee ice making at the new rink. He plans to organize hockey teams for the season and begin shaping them after opening night, noting strong citizen financial support with only a few refusals.
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Homer Gill
Russell
Special Services At Silverton Reopening Next Sunday
Renovations at Silverton United Church nearing completion with new walls, floor, brick siding, rear extension for Sunday School ties, furnace and electric blower installed. Reopening planned for Dec 4 with two services at 3 pm and 7:30 pm led by Rev. J F Douglas guest speaker and choir music. Minniaska and Angusville services suspended to join Silverton congregation.
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Silverton
J. F. Douglas
Christmas Seals Signal Public Health Gift
Readers are reminded that sending Christmas seals with letters and parcels supports tuberculosis prevention. The message frames the stamps as a contribution to better health for friends and strangers alike, offering a comforting sentiment for incidental greetings.
Freshman May Have Staged Liquor Store Robbery Plot
Patrick J Parker told Boston police he robbed a liquor store to finance travel to Montreal where he planned to kill J. Albert Guay, linked to the plane bombing that killed Parker’s father and 22 others near Quebec City on September 18. State troopers trapped him, ending the scheme. Prime Minister St Laurent was reportedly connected to the case.
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University
Patrick J Parker
Boston
Montreal
J. Albert Guay
Parker
Queshee City
Young Parker
St. Laurent
Librarian Lists New Film Block for Russell
The collection adds films available until December 12 including Listen to the Prairies a 20 minute Manitoba Music Festival study in Winnipeg choral instrumental and solo works Power at the Drawbar an 18 minute guide to efficient farm machinery use and lubrication Pacific Canada a 9 minute historical geographic sketch of B C and the Yukon Planning for Good Eating in color on balanced diet and essential foods World of Plenty a 45 minute look at global food production and wartime programs All projects note growing projector use with several recent showings and expectation of more.
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Russell
Prairies
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Pacific Canada
B.C
Yukon
Waltney
Clothing drive aids European children through Save the Children Fund
The Women’s Institute and EIKS will collect new and used clothing next week for shipment to children in Europe via the Save the Children Fund. War’s aftermath leaves children starving and cold, and donations will provide shelter and warmth. Your contribution, even one garment per household, brings personal reward by helping a child in need.
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Women's Institute
EIKS
Europe
Save the Children Fund
Half Way Mark for Local Blacksmith Gillespie Anniversary
The article salutes Hay Gillespie on fifty years in blacksmithing. It notes the milestone with modest fanfare and extends hearty congratulations and best wishes from townspeople and district residents for continued success in the next half century.
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Hay Gillespie
Gillespie
New 1950 License Plates Available for District Cars
C R Loney, license plate dispenser, reports the first shipment for 1950 has arrived and is ready for car and truck owners. Plates feature black figures on a new background with two plates issued per vehicle. Russell car numbers begin at 75201.
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C. R. Loney
Russell
Opening rink crowds spark babysitting sign up
A notice invites residents to list volunteers who will babysit during the rink’s opening day. It states the organizers will not volunteer but will compile names for pin money as demand is expected to exceed supply. First come, first served.
Reports of petty sleights from cars in Russell nights
Local readers report minor thefts from parked vehicles in Russell on Saturday evenings. Authorities may struggle to curb the issue, prompting a warning to visitors to lock their cars in the future.
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Russell
Haunted Deer Hunters Sparse? Police Patrol Local Trails
Deer season brings heavy hunter presence across the district as authorities enforce daylight garb rules and one buck per hunter. Shell River area reports six to eight hunters per hill on opening day, with some bags claimed and many still wishing for success.
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Shell River
Banner County Manitoba Curio Highlights Climate Shifts
A provincial note contrasts Antarctic expeditions with Manitoba’s Banner county to illustrate perceived climate changes. The piece reflects on a heavy November rain and predicts a forthcoming Manitoba winter suitable for curling skating and land hockey.
Film listings and library catalogues promote screenings
The notice invites groups to consult the library catalogue for suitable films and mentions two excellent film showings booked for December 9 in the hall by The Russell Banner.
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Helen Féstum
Pas
Community Club
University of Manitoba
W. L. Morton
Elks’ Hall
Alumni Association of
Morton
Robert Tivy
Alumni Association
W. W. W. Wilson
Patia
Est
Rhodes
West
Theniversity
Agriculture College
Winnite
Fort Garry
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