Local Chamber Elects Officers for Skating Season
At a Sunday rink meeting the Local Chamber appointed Glen Durston to lead the Skating Club for the season with Len Loney as vice president and Evelyn Vickery as secretary Cameron Man as treasurer The rink hours specify Sunday skating for children two to three pm with adult supervision for preschoolers Tickets rise to 1 50 for adults and 75 cents for children Five sweepers will keep ice clean Miss Nelliene Leifer will head ticket sales and five sweepers will maintain ice quality The 21st Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce convention in Winnipeg drew 112 registrants from 45 chambers Russell Chamber representatives Burgess and Sanderson spoke on civic affairs education and community involvement including voter turnout school support and cross town relations The convention approved two Russell resolutions extending No 22 highway north to Birtle linking to US No 8 and the Trans Canada Highway and urged provincial attention to raw milk health inspections and school area expansion Burgess was reelected to the provincial executive with W T Hart acting for Division 2, and the Russell convention report by Ron Tuckwell provides broader coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Durston
Len Loney
Evelyn Vickery
Cameron Man
Treas- Warer
Nelliene Leifer
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce
Winnipeg
Russell Chamber of Commerce
J. A. Burgess
E. C. Sanderson
Burgess
Chambers
Council
Russell Chamber
Virden
Birtle
Manitoba
USA
Melita
Miniota
Assiniboine
Health Department
Marquette
W. T. Hart
Shoal Lake
Ron Tuckwell
Christmas Tree For Vets Hospital Gift Drive In Deer Lodge
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Russell Canadian Legion plans a Christmas gift drive for veterans in Deer Lodge and other hospitals. Boxes in Smellie’s store will collect contributions, to be sent December 20 from Legion headquarters. The group also voted to serve lunch at hockey games this winter, with committees named for hospitality and visiting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Veterans
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Russell
Canadian Legion
Smellie
A. C. Smellie
Len Loney
J. Shipp
C. C. Graham
A. G. Smellie
7. W. Shaw
Save the Children Fund
W. H. Westwood
L. Loney
Jack Robertson
Robert Callin Dies Suddenly at Silver Creek
Robert James Callin died suddenly at his home in Silver Creek on Saturday. Funeral services were held at Knox United Church in Russell on the following Wednesday.
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Silver Creek
Robert James Callin
Knox United Church
Russell
Hodgkins Heads Christ Church Women’s Auxiliary
A well attended meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of Christ Church led to election of officers for 1952 at the home of Mrs. A. Astbury. Officers will be installed at the January meeting. Honorary presidents are Mrs. Shipley, Mrs. Pettitt, and Mrs. Clarke. president Mrs. C. Hodgkins. vice-president Mrs. J.E Shelby. secretary Mrs. E. Dicketts. Little Helpers Mrs. N. Tones. G.A. leader Mrs. Eshelby. literary secretary Mrs. G. Bicknell. auditor E. W. Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgkins
Christ Church
W.A
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce elects new officers
At the Winnipeg annual meeting December 5 6, 1952 new officers of the Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce were elected. J B Craig becomes president succeeding E C Gilliatt with A W Hanks as 1st vice president F G Garvin as 2nd vice president Allan H Watson as vice president and M J G McMullen as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerc
Winnipeg
A. H. Watson
M. J. G. McMullen
E. C. Gilliatt
J. B. Craig
A W. Hanks
F. G. Garvin
J. H. Lecgus
Elma
Earl Murray
Neepawa
J. A
CKX
Brandon
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce
A. W. Hanks
St. James
Portage la Prairie
Allan H. Watson
Winnipeg, Ltd
Transcona
W L Holds Final Meeting In 1951
The Russell Women's Institute concluded the year with a Dec 1 meeting at the Rest Room. Officers were installed by Mrs. H Gillespie, and Mrs. Thom Kieper led the business session. Members planned a 1952 program design contest and decided to donate 20 to the Canadian Save the Children Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Women’s Institute
H. Gillespie
Thom Kieper
Save the
Women's Institute
A. G. Smellie
Rink
T. W Shaw
T. Dunn
E. E. Thompson
Victoria
R. Fenton
2. Shaw
T. Kieper
Locker Plant Reports Successful Year at Annual Meeting
Mr. F. Jones, president of the Russell Co-Op Locker Plant, opened the annual shareholders meeting at the Elks hall noting a financially successful year and optimism for 1952. Officers re elected include Jones as president, C. W. Cooke as vice president, N. Jones as secretary. T. B. Greaves replaced John Spencer on the board with directors Geo. Man, E. Leifer, D. C. Fisher and Seymour Stavene remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jones
Russell Co-Op
Elks’ Hall
Ofcers
Jones
C. W. Cooke
N. Jones
T. B. Greaves
John Spencer
Binscarth Youth Dies in Ontario Highway Crash
Word reached that Bob Plumb of Binscarth, a Paratroopers member, was killed in a highway accident at Syrnia Ontario last week.
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Binscarth
Bob Plumb
Paratroopers
Syrnia
Ont
Save the Children Christmas Campaign in Russell
The Canadian Save the Children Fund sponsors a Christmas campaign to aid war torn children. Proceeds bring hope and cheer to thousands who would otherwise face a cheerless Christmas. Donations are welcomed by Mr. E. Forsyth or Mr. A. G. Smellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Save the Children Fund
E. Forsyth
A. G. Smellie
Eastern Star Lodge Installs Officers
Russell chapter of the Eastern Star held a Christmas program with gift exchanges and installed its lodge officers. Lilly Robertson served as Installing Officer and Myrtle Foster as Installing Marshal, with Ruby Needham as Worthy Matron and Clare Smith as Worthy Patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
The
Eastern Star
Lodge
Lilly Robertson
Myrtle Foster
Ruby ‘Needham
Clare Smith
Mona Cross
Clare Virtue
Marjorie Reed
Evelyn Foster
May Robertson
Jessie Whitmer
Marshal
Lucinda Hart
Carrie Westwood
Ada
June McMurray
Ruth
Oliver Donoghue
Esther
Grace Ledingham
Martha
Lilian Way
Electa
Margaret Barry
Alice Ramsay
Annie Bicknell
Jessie Gillespie
Lilian Brownlee
Curlers Urged to Submit Rink Entries by December Deadline
The Curling Club asks all rinks to submit entries immediately to allow the regular season draw after the novelty bonspiel. A deadline is set for Wednesday December 19th for the draw committee to finalize plans for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curling Club
C. R. Loney
Officers Elected At YWC Meeting
Miss Louselle Leifer chaired as the Young Womens Club of Knox United Church named its 1952 officers. Honorary President Mrs Hall. President Mrs M Hoar. Vice President Mrs W G Zwicker. Secretary Mrs H Pettitt. Treasurer Mrs W McNaughton. The year saw strong bazaar results and notable service. next meeting set for January 14 at Miss Leifer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. A. G. Smellie
Young Womens Club
Knox United Church
Louselle Leifer
Hall
M. Hoar
W. G. Zwicker
H. Pettitt
W. McNaughton
Jim Creig
Wolverine District Loses Last Of Its First Settlers
Mr and Mrs W H Schwalm moved to Russell ending the era of the original homesteaders who settled west of the Assiniboine river and north of No 4 highway. The Schwalms helped run The Banner news and Wolverine school for over 20 years. They plan a larger garden and will keep farming for a few years at their new southern town edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Schwalm
Russell
Wolverine District
Assiniboine River
No. 4
Schwalms
Elk Season Open Near Riding Mountain Park
Meggett announces an elk season near Riding Mountain area with hunting allowed for Manitoba residents who buy a $10 elk license. License count stands at 25 locally from Westwood's Hardware, compared with 290 deer licenses. Open season aims to protect nearby crops, may extend if crop protection continues, and elk reportedly emerge only at night beyond the park sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Nu- Park
JanjUay
Manitoba
Westwood
Christmas Concert at Memorial Hall by School and Elks
The Christmas concert and tree event by the school children and Elks Lodge takes place Thursday December 20 in Memorial hall. Teachers and pupils prepared items while the Elks rehearse a skit. Younger children look forward to Santa Claus and holiday treats.
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Elks’ Lodge
Memorial Hall
Elks
Santa Claus
Spud Hatchling Sparks Novel Potato Cluster
Mrs. C. J. Maher found an old withered potato in her bin that sprouted into a cluster of new potatoes. The sprouts are small and not large enough for cooking.
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C. J. Maher
Prizes for Russell Bonspiel Near $2000 Value
The committee in charge of the open bonspiel at Russell met Monday evening to review preparations. They expect two more firms to be contacted and prize lists ready soon, with distribution planned before the New Year and total prize value near $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Christmas Cheer Grips Russell as 10 Shopping Days Left
Russell stores dress up Main Street with festive decorations and broad Christmas merchandise selections. The piece reminds shoppers there are only ten shopping days remaining before Christmas.
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Russell
Banner to End Year With Christmas Greetings Ads
The December 20 issue will be the year’s last and carry greetings ads from local businesses. Deadline for copy is this Saturday. Elks annual bingo at Memorial Hall draws a good crowd and raises funds for charity. Men of Christ Church report strong lunch stand results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks
Memorial Hall
Men of Christ Church
No Grace Period Warned for Manitoba Vehicle Owners
Manitoba Commissioner of Taxation R B Baillie says January has no grace period for renewals. Drivers must renew licenses and registrations in December to avoid insurance invalidation or harm to civil actions and potential criminal prosecution.
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Manitoba
R. B. Baillie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Skating Club
Robert Callin
Manitoba Chamber OF Commerce
W.L
Save the Children
Eastern Star Lodge
YWC
Wolverine
Meggett
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