Russell Fire Endangers Beaver Lumber and Town Finances
Beaver Lumber building fire on Sunday night threatened the yard and near houses as Russell’s waterworks and volunteer fire brigades fought the blaze for hours. Town council adjourned revision, reduced E W Barker’s dwelling assessment, and set Dec 20 meeting to finalize 1957 roll.
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Russell
Russell Town
E W. Barker
Chas. Campbell
Binscarth
Wanner Oince 18
Beaver Lumber Company
Binsearth
C. H. Smith
Mike’ Hel
Indy
Wainstock
Margette
Three Hoys
Manitobans Honoured for Heroic Rescue in Winnipeg
Myron Phipps of Stonewall and Adolph Kretchmer of Winnipeg received recognitions from the Canadian Electrical Association for saving Verne Curry during a high voltage incident. Phipps, a Manitoba Power Commission lineman, performed artificial respiration after Curry touched a 8900 volt circuit, while Kretchmer aided the response and helped extinguish clothing flames. The awards were presented by J. C. Dale, praising safety program value and the heroes’ preparedness and courage.
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Phipps
Adolph Kretchmer
Curry
Kretchmer
J. C. Dale
Canadian Electrical Association
Manitoba Power Commission
Santa Claus to Visit Local Kiddies Next Thursday
Santa will make a double appearance here next Thursday afternoon to greet the children and take part in the annual Christmas tree concert sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Teachers have prepared an outstanding program at the public school and treats will be given to preschoolers after the 2:30 PM show. an evening program at 8 PM ends with Santa handing out treats and a silver collection.
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Santa Claus
The
Elks’ Lodge
Elks
Santa
Murder Charge Laid Against Inglis Man
Norman Bell of Inglis faces a murder charge after an inquest into the death of Ernest Flammond on November 9. The coroner's jury returned an open verdict before Bell’s formal charge and custody following a five hour inquest at Russell Memorial Hall.
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Norman Bell
Inglis
Soroner
Ernest Flammond
Bell
Russell
Dr. Welsh
Binscarth
W. G. Ferguson
Crown
E. N. McGirr
Dauphin
T. W. Dunsmore
Foreman
R. Wheatley
H. A. Westwood
K. Reavie
R.L. Johnson
L. ‘Smellie
K Kolman
E.’C. Sanderson
Thirteen Lady Rinks Start Season's Draw
Thirteen rinks open the curling season with a possible extra rink and two draws at 7 and 9 pm on Wednesday. The Ladies Curling Club announces a regular meeting on Monday at 8 o clock at the curling rink with members requested to attend.
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Ladies’ Curling Club
Russell fuels upset in Riding Mountain league opener
Russell, coached by Dorman, shocked Oak River 8 4 in the Riding Mountain league opener. New red and white uniforms debuted, with key contributions from Paterson Scobie Coulter and Mather. Scobie notched a hat trick as Russell led 3 1 after the first period and built the margin despite Oak River penalties.
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Oak River
Fray Mat
McGregor
Jack Dow
Ernie Woodhouse
Gary Patterson
Gary Genaille
Bob Eshelby
Patterson
Ken Wasslen
Paterson-Scobie-Coulter
Scobie
Red Paterson
Carmen Gray
Inglis
Jack Mather
Coulter
Paterson
Gray
B. Wasslen
Russell
Evga
Meet the Coach George Dorman
The 21-year-old Winnipeg native George Dorman leads Russell Intermediate hockey into the season with several practices and one win. Local fans can see the new coach in action Friday night in the booster game against Hamiota.
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George Dorman
Winnipeg
Russell
Hamiota
Flin Flon Bombers
Prince Albert Mintos
Barons
Monarchs
Colored Slides Shown Of Alberta Badlands
The Wolverine Historical & Hobby Society met in Legion Rooms with Mrs. F C Dafoe presiding. Esperanto group met 7:30 to 8:30 led by Mrs Dafoe, with goals to secure a pronunciation record and pen pals in Turkey Sweden Mexico France Lebanon and Belgium for Spy Hill students. Laddie Martinovsky presented coloured slides on Alberta Badlands Drumheller Red Deer districts and Calgary Zoo fossils. The January 7 meeting will be at United Church basement, then public presentation of slides. Specimens and museum notes discussed. Yorkton zone library plans mentioned.
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Wolverine Historical & Hobby Society
Legion Rooms
F C. Dafoe
Spy Hill
A. M. Provick
Hazesliffe
Gerald
Hazelcliffe
Welby
Tantallon
F. C. Dafoe
United Church
Laddie Martinovsky
Martinovsky
Alberta Badlands
Drumheller
Red Deer
Calgary
Yorkton
W. J. McDonald
O'Regan
McDonald
Jack Provick
Natural History Society
Regina
Provick
Madge Lake
Saskatchewan
Sceptre
Regina Museum
Riding Mountain Hockey League Publishes Six-Team Schedule
Foxwarren joins to form a six team round home and away slate. Opening match saw Russell defeat Oak River. Playoffs will be best of three with seed pairings from the schedule.
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Foxwarren
Riding Mountain Hockey League
Oak River
Russell
Hamiota
CJATC
Birtle
Russel
Eam
New Book Shipment Arrives at Russell Collegiate Library
The Home and School Association announced a new shipment of books from the University of Manitoba arriving this week. The library at Russell Collegiate will open its doors this Friday to the public.
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The
Home and School Association
University of Manitoba
Russell Collegiate
Community Firemen Echo Need for Readiness and Training
After a close call Sunday night, residents praise volunteers and town water supply that limited damage. Officials urge periodic equipment checks and formation of a trained volunteer brigade, noting the new fire hall should help but stress cannot wait.
Hockey season opens with booster night and bingo fun
The club invites fans to a booster night this Friday to kick off hockey season with hockey, bingo and the Russell Elks band. Hamiota is the opponent with large prize bingo between periods. Tickets are sold by club members or the Cubs. Christmas shoppers can visit Russell stores extended hours next Wednesday and on Thursday through Saturday evenings.
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Russell Elks
Hamiota
Cubs
Russell
Curlers Face Earlier Winnipeg Spiel and District Playoffs
Note notes the Winnipeg spiel moves a week earlier, prompting district playdowns to begin in the New Year. Norman Braea Ue, district Consuls representative, urges clubs to pick their rink and prepare for district playoffs on short notice before winter coast travel.
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Winnipeg
Norman Braea Ue
Behind The Tinsel We Seek True Christmas Values
A reflection on Christmas gift giving turning toward commercialization. The writer urges families to focus on Christ and family meaning rather than the dollar value of gifts, recalling the biblical gift of gold and frankincense. It warns against letting shopping and decorations eclipse core values and calls for a return to a family centered celebration.
Public Library Offers Free Books on Wednesday and Friday
The library is open to the public with no charge for books. Hours are 4 to 5 30 PM and 7 30 to 9 30 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Council
Aaenos Ramee
Std
Burgess
M.P.C
A. Kretehmer
M. Phipps
Kiwanis Club of
Jim Flammond
HN. Lange
Don Proch
Doug. Leele
RCMP
Brandon
Corp
Jackie Clement
Nancy Pittet
Effie Silver
Edith Wilson
Ethel Clement
Gwen Bennett
Beth Naylor
Ruth Coulter
Lil Anderson
Jean Langford
Marilyn Beaton
Dorothy Angus
Anita Lewis
von Bargen
Donelda Finlay
Falloon
Nelleine Leifer
Donnie Payne
Aurelia Andres
Margaret de Montigny
Alice Schwalm
Alberta
Badlands
Mountain League
Efit
Silver Beach
E. L. Homewood
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