Lively by election campaign in Marquette heats up
The by election in Marquette promises a vigorous two week campaign as Liberal and CCF forces clash over prosperity and security. Hon Stuart Garson urged voters to back the Liberal program while CCF claims link state socialism to regulation. Speakers from MILA and party figures campaigned in Russell, Silverton, and Angusville, urging a large turnout on December 20. The Liberals defend past prosperity and social legislation. the CCF promotes Christian footing and anti Communism.
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Liberal
CCF
Marquette
Stuart Garson
Russell
Dominion
C.cf
W. W
W. Wilson
Mila
Gov
Dewey
Marquettes
Manitoba
Cere Capaciat
Silverton
J. W. Ewbank
Birtle
H. W. Looley
Selsgirth
Canada
Hitler
Big Programme For Film Day
The Russell Film Council has arranged movies for Monday November six with Hart Devinney attending as Provincial Director of Recreation to address schools. Miss Margaret Nia will speak at the evening gathering with Miss Nix. free admissions with collections to cover expenses.
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Russell Film Council
Hart Devinney
Forsyth
Agrii
Will Beiad
Ouddy Fellows
Margaret Nia
Nix
Bazaar Success At United Church Basement
The Young Women's Club held a successful bazaar in the United Church basement on Saturday November 20 and realized 278000. They thank all who saved home cooking and other donations. The annual meeting will be at Mrs Barker's on December 13.
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Young Women's Club
United Church
Reeve Contest In Silver Creek In By Election
The resignation of Reeve Mike Gallant in Silver Creek triggers a by election on Friday December 10. Nomination day saw two candidates Rodney J Nield and Norman A Robertson file for the office. Nield farms south of Angusville and is son of former reeve D G Nield. Robertson, from Silverton, has prior council experience before retirement. Gallant left Argusville to reside in Winnipeg.
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Mike Gallant
Silver Creek
Rodney J. Nield
Norman A Robertson
Gallant
Argusville
Winnipe
Rodney Niel
Angusville
D. G. Nield
Norman Robertson
Silverton
Native Of Russell Dies At Flin Flon
Funeral services held in Flin Flon for Mary Elizabeth Callin wife of Alvin Callin a Russell native long time resident of Flin Flon Active in Rebekah Lodge St John Ambulance and Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Gerry Sarrow son James father J T Lyon Winnipeg three sisters Mrs E Richardson Winnpeg Mrs E Lemay Glencairn Man and Mrs F Madill Owen Sound Ont one brother Lyon Flin Flon and one grandchild Attending relatives included Mrs Richardson Mrs Loney and Mrs B Payne
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Mary Elizabeth Callin
Alvin Cellin
Flin Flon
J. T
Lyon
Russell
Rebekah Lodge
St. John Ambulaee
Ladies
Theegion
Gerry Sarrow
James
J. T. Lyon
Winnipeg
E. Richardson
Winnineg
E. Lemay
Glencairn
Man
F. Madill
Owen ‘Sound
Ont
Rme
Richardson
Loney
B. Payne
Callin
Nesbitt Dies At Shoal Lake Dairy Leader 74
John R. Nesbitt, 74, longtime figure with Smellie Bros. & Co., died Friday at his Shoal Lake home. Funeral held Monday with Dr. Pearson and Dr. Murray assisting. Pallbearers included R. C. Smellie and others from the firm. Nesbitt helped lead Shoal Lake creamery to butter-making victories and contributed to hospital and wildlife sanctuary projects. Survived by wife, two sons Walter of Shoal Lake and Jack of Winnineg, and three daughters Ina, Mrs. Don Gillespie of Winnineg, and Cora of Fortage la Prairie.
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John R. Nesbitt
Smellie Bros. & Co
Shoal Lake
T. B. Pearson
P. N. Murray
R. C. Smellie
AG. Smellie
A. Manson
G. F. Dawson
George Kelso
J. A Burgess
Ina
Don Gillespie
Winnineg
Cora
Fortage la Prairie
Knox United Church Sermon and Clothing Drive
James F. McNeill presents a talk on conquering fear at 7 pm at Knox United Church. A clothing drive is encouraged with a message about helping the least of these, referencing a biblical verse.
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Knox United Church
James F. McNeill
Engagement Notice for Julia Ell and William Tenant
Mr and Mrs A Steinwandt of Lengenburg announce the engagement of their daughter Julia Ell to William G Tenant second son of Mrs L M Tennant and the late W R Tennant. Wedding planned for December at 730 am in the Hoffenthal Evangelical Lutheran Church with a reception at the parents home.
Dunn and Glasman Herds Shine at Toronto Royal
Dunn and Glasman achieved success at the 1948 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto with Primrose stock. Duchess Primrose Mischief reserve champion Hereford female, while Waterton Advance Lass Ith and Irene Primrose Domino also earned honours. In Aberdeen Angus, Mary of Black Eagle’s Grange placed well as breed entries impressed judges. Breeders emphasize selecting superior sires, culling poorly, and proper feeding as keys to sustained cattle breeding success.
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Toronto Royal
Russell District
Canada
Primrose Stock Farm
Duchess Primrose Mischief
Watt Dunn
Bob Stewart
Waterton Advance Lass Ith
E. & V. Dunn
Verne
Primrose Breeding
Irene Primrose Domino
Aberdeen
Royal
Manitoba
Es Auxiliary Olen For 49 Features Christmas Tree Plans
President Mrs. Chas Cameron and officers lead the Es Auxiliary Olen as they arrange a Christmas tree in a store to solicit gifts for Deer Lodge veterans. At the last meeting Mr Brayfere presented pictures and a social hour followed the business.
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Chas. Cameron
Jas. Hamstock
H. R. Dicketts
J. H. Mc‘Lennan
Beth Naylor
Walter Needham
J. D. Robertson
EC. Thom
Deer Lodge Hospital
Farmers urged to get good seed for barley contest
The Barley Improvement Institute urges farmers to register and certify seed for next year’s contest. Emphasis is on high quality registered and certified seed, with two divisions possible as in 1948. Ample high grade seed is available this year, and quality remains a key factor for awards. Details remain to be determined.
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Rn Convinencn
Barley _Improvement Institute
Institute
Parish of Christ Church Advent Services
Rev. G H Adams leads parish activities on the second Sunday in Advent with a 2 00 p m Sunday School and a 3 00 p m Evensong.
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Parish of Christ Church
G. H. Adams
L. Th
Preliminary electors list and revision court notice
Voters will decide on December 20 and should check the preliminary list of electors. A revision court will meet today at all polls from 10 am to 10 pm to confirm names for Russell rolls Nos 80 and 82. Curling start dates are discussed with Inslis as a leading answer, while Lengenburg sets Sunday as a target and Russell aims for early-week readiness amid cooler weather.
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Russell Rolls
Inslis
Lengenburg
Russell
Variety show charms near two hundred in town hall
Close to two hundred persons attended the event staged by an English couple Elaine and Hugo at the A. N. W. hall Saturday night. The Russell Legion branch sponsored the entertainment and local residents reported a pleasing presentation.
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Elaine
Hugo
Russell Legion Branch
Local Elks Lodge Annual Outing Sells Christmas Trees
Members of the Elks lodge spent Sunday in the woods for a outing then returned with several loads of Christmas trees now for sale. Trees are placed west of the barber shop on Westbourne and payment can be made to Alex Chesky.
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Elks Lodge
Varber
Westbourne
Alex Chesky
Auto bonspiel opener kicks off Monday in Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie hosts the auto bonspiel starting Monday with Inglis rink entries led by Frank Clement Geo Ticknell Chas Adolphe and Thos Jackson. Their team represents Inglis as they join local curlers in the district event.
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Portage la Prairie
Frank Clement
Geo. Ticknell
Chas. Adolphe
Thos. Jackson
Inglis
NO HESITATION IN BYELECTION VOTE EXPECTED
A political observation notes that voters without party ties typically cast ballots for the individual. The upcoming by election is described as an easy decision for these voters.
Fowl Bingo Replaces Turkey Night At Elks Event
Promoters of the Elks annual bingo night switch from turkey prizes to fowl prizes due to high price and scarcity of turkeys. Organizers say ducks geese and a few turkeys will be included for bingo on Saturday December 11.
Brightside Christmas Concert Set for December 20
Brightside community stage announces a Christmas concert to be held Monday December 20. The program features local musicians and festive holiday selections to raise spirits and support neighborhood events. Proceeds benefit community outreach efforts and youth programs.
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Mrs. Earle Keating
Edward A.condon
Bureau of Standards
James G. Morrow
Bureau of
Washington
Reeve
J. R. Nesbitt
Dunn
Glasman
Toronto
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