Governing Board Names Memorial Rink Committee for 1956
The December 8 council meeting created the Russell Memorial Hall and Rink Board to oversee the two public buildings for 1956. Members R C Smellie D A Kinney H Gillespie E W Langford and W J McNaughton were appointed along with the Town Council. The session, with Mayor A Mather and Councillors J A Burgess and J J Cross, also directed the secretary treasurer to contact four parties about hospital accounts and arranged funding applications for Alexander Ave repairs. Grants were approved for Sacred Heart hospital St John Ambulance Children’s Aid Society and Russell Game and Fish. The delayed November 29 meeting highlighted $45,024.89 in payments, including waterworks nearly $30,000 and $13,372 to Russell School Board. A bylaw transferring town property to the Russell School was approved, and licenses for a transit trader and trailer parking were to be sought.
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Memorial Rink
Russell Memorial Hall
R. C. Smellie
D. A. Kinney
H. Gillespie
E- W. Langford
W. J. McNaughton
A. Mather
J. A. Burgess
J. J. Cross
Department of Public Work
Alexander Ave
Manitoba Ave
Russell St
Sacred Heart Hospital
St. John — Ambulance
Children’s Aid Society
Russell
Russell School Board
Russell School
Cubs Make Merry At Christmas Party 1906 Russell Cub Pack
The Russell Cub Pack held its final 1906 meeting with full attendance. Twenty six boys and Leaders Jack Thom and Jack Dow began with bowling at Russell alleys, then moved to the Elks hall basement for films bingo and a light supper. A minor mishap occurred with one incident described as Big
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Russell
Jack Thom
Jack Dow
Elks’ Hall
Water Fluoridation Left To Municipalities
In Manitoba the decision to fluoridate water rests with local government. Municipalities may file a formal request with the Department of Health and Public Welfare. Permission will be granted if fluorine levels are low and officials are satisfied that proper control measures are in place.
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M Manitoba
R. Bond
Manitoba
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Snow geese flock rebound from 4000 to ninety thousand
A conservation note states the world’s only flock of greater snow geese winters in Canada’s north. Once reduced to about 4,000 birds, the population has surged to roughly 90,000, signaling a strong recovery. The article underscores the species’ renewed abundance and regional impact.
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Canada
Local Stores Set To Stay Open Next Wednesday
Local stores plan to remain open the following Wednesday evening despite holiday closings on Monday and Tuesday December 26 and 27 as well as Monday January 2.
Christmas Show Delights Small Kiwanis Audience
Eric Christmas gave a one man show at Memorial hall to a small crowd after delaying due to a car accident. Miss Anna Reiser, his partner, was absent in Toronto for back injuries. Kiwanis officials praised the performance and distributed life-saving certificates to Silver Beach swimmers and Russell Red Cross Society members at intermission.
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Eric Christmas
Memorial Hall
Mr. Christmas
Anna Reiser
Toronto
Christmas
Gec. A. Allen
Kiwanis Club
Silver Beach
W. G. Zwicker
Russell Red Cross Society
Elk season opens in Riding Mountain area Manitoba
The Elk season opens December 14 to February 29 for Manitoba residents. One elk per license, area outside Riding Mountain National Park. Prices set at 10 dollars with licenses sold in Winnipeg and local vendors.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Canadian National Railway
Rossburn Junction
Roblin
Yeast Makin
Winnipeg
Mani toba Chambers of Commerce annual meeting report
Kinney reviewed convention sessions with AV. Warman as local delegates. 175 delegates registered, many from smaller chambers. Russell resolution on Highway 83 passed. liquor legislation dropped. A Ra pid City doctor sought locality information for a new practice. Committee to study horse shelters for farmers. 1956 membership fees kept. next meeting Friday Jan. 21.
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D. A. Kinney
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Mr. Kinney
AV. Warman
Russell Chamber
Rapid City
Towa
Russell
Anniversary Gift From Dominion Textile to Russell Couple
Last week Dominion Textile Limited sent a token gift to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spear of Russell to honor their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The package included a sheet and pillow slips and a letter from president G Blair Gordon noting Dominion’s 50th anniversary and gratitude to Canadians.
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Walter Spear
Russell
Dominion Textile Company Limited
G. Blair Gordon
Spear
Ladies' Auxiliary Installs Officers for 1956
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion held its December 13 meeting in the Club Rooms and installed officers for 1956. Honorary presidents were Mrs. E. Boulton and Mrs. H. A. Bell. president Mrs. J. McCulloch. 1st vice president Mrs. C. Whitmer. 2nd vice president Mrs. C. Graham. secretary Mrs. R. G. Smellie. treasurer Miss Beth Naylor. warden Mrs. Cliff Russell. convenor visiting committee Mrs. W. Needham. membership committee Mrs. M. C. Shaw and Mrs. B. Rea. Members brought gifts for the Veterans' Christmas Tree to be packed for shipment December 20 by Mrs. M. C. Shaw and Mrs. B. Rea. The new visiting committee is Mrs. M. C. Shaw and Mrs. B. Rea. Mrs. Brownlee will continue as Auxiliary representative on the Athletic Council. A $10 donation to St John Ambulance was acknowledged. The group will sponsor a February tea and clothing shower for Save the Children and Unitarian Services committees in the Club rooms. Mrs. Meadows donated two handmade doilies won by Mrs. G. Smellie. Mrs. J. Robertson conducted the officer installation before lunch.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
E. Boulton
H.A. Bell
J. McCulloch
C. Whitmer
C. Graham
R. G. Smellie
Beth Naylor
Cliff Russell
W. Needham
M.C. Shaw
B. Rea
Veterans
Smellie Bros
M. C. Shaw
Needham
J. Robertson
Canora Mallards Invite Big Test Saturday Night
Canora Mallards host undefeated local Inter mediates at Rus sell Memorial arena Saturday with a full house expected. Visitors include former Yorkson and Mel ville players, while Cher soft-coached Russell squad aims to keep the streak intact. Tickets are $1.00 to boost club finances as Brandon Wheat Kings and DJATC Rivers loom next week.
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Russell Memorial Arena
Canora Mallards
Yorkson
Russell
Brandon Wheat Kings
Djatc Rivers
Fort Ellice Theme For Next Meeting
The Wolverine Hobby and Historical Society met December 6 in the United Church basement to view films by Mr L Gilchrist Conservation Officer Moos ymin. A talk by Mr Peter Cropp Gerald offered a new angle on the Al Mighty Voice case. The January 3 Fort Ellice night was announced with members urged to bring unpublished Fort material and related items.
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The
Wolverine Hobby and Historical Society
L. Gilchrist
Moosymin
United Church
Last Mountain Lake
James Bay
Ontario
F.C. Dafoe
A. M. Provick
Hazelcliffe
Peter Cropp
Gerald
Almighty Voice
RCMP
Cropp
Almight Voice
Gilchrist
Mr. Gilchrist
Fort Ellice
Denzil Sutton
Rocanville
Deer Hunting Season Extended To Saturday In Manitoba
The deer hunting season in southern Manitoba is extended by six days to include Saturday December 17. Minister C E Greenlay announced the change, noting the extension applies only to the southern region south of Moose Areas 3 and 41 and excludes some game preserves shown on the regulation map.
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Manitoba
C. E. Greenlay
Still Undefeated In Three Starts At Memorial Arena
Russell Maintains a flawless 3-0 exhibition record for the 1955-56 season with 9-6 win over Esterhazy and 9-7 victory against Brandon Anglos at Memorial arena. Key scorers included Patterson Coulter Scobie Wassien and J Thom while Esterhazy and Brandon each added strong resistance and late pushes.
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Russell Intermediates
Memorial Arena
Esterhazy
Brandon Angles
Russell
McDonald
B. Wassien
Woodhouse
Scobie
Patterson
Coulter
B. Wasslen
Lackox
E. Bubnik
S. Toth
Esternary
Bubnik
J. Bubnik
Neunbauer
R. Barthelet
D. Lubnik
Hassell
Brandon Anglos
Hamiota
Brandon Lads
Barry Coulter
Chernoff
Jack ‘Scobie
Red
Warnick
Reave
Mealey
Oil Production Doubles in Manitoba First Ten Months 1955
Deputy Minister J G Cowan reports Manitoba oil output for January to October 1955 more than doubles 1954. October alone produced 442 110 barrels, lifting the year total to 3 305 159 barrels, with 32 new wells bringing the province to 519 producing wells across ten fields.
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Anitoba
Winter's hard around Russell as blizzards hit town
The storyteller recalls past severe winters from years like 1906 1928 1935 noting roads blocked and only snowshoes on horses. This winter mirrors those rough months as Russell nears its 75th anniversary with November and December marked by heavy storms.
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Russell
Russell school Christmas concert with Elks Lodge set
Next Wednesday December 21 Russell school children present the annual Christmas concert in Memorial hall with two performances one afternoon and one evening Santa Claus will appear briefly at each show in cooperation with the Elks Lodge.
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Russell School
The
Elks’ Lodge
Santa Claus
Profitble Interlude Bingo Debuts at Satordays Hockey
A new intermission bingo game debuted at Satordays hockey games with cards sold to patrons. Proceeds, a percentage of sales, go into a players pool to be divided at season end. Bud Glasman won $12.75 last Saturday night. Similar games expected at all Intermediate contests this winter. Cards available until the start of the second period.
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Satordays
Bud Glasman
Bride Wins Chamber Gift in Russell Wedding Welcome
A recent bride arriving in Russell won the Chamber of Commerce drawing last Saturday. Mrs. Ken Cook received $14.13 and arrived with her husband, CPR station assistant agent, to establish their home.
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Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Ken Cook
Cook
CPR
Russell School Board Sets 9 30 Start Time for Winter
The Russell School Board moved to start school at 9 30 each morning for the remainder of winter. The change took effect Monday of this week, reflecting adjustments due to murky conditions in the mornings.
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Grace
Russell School Board
Last Issue of 1955 Promises Holiday Greetings Ads
The Banner announces the final issue of 1955 will carry Christmas greetings from local businesses and district shops. Space remains for last-minute shopping ads and event notices, with copy due in the office by Saturday morning.
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Banner
Greeted by Charity: Shea’s Brewery Sends Christmas Cheer
In Manitoba, President F J Schlingerman explains the firm’s Christmas card tradition, noting the money saved on cards goes to less fortunate children across Manitoba to spread Christmas joy and warmth.
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Shea's Brewery Limited
F. J. Schlingerman
Manitoba
Rural stores extend holiday hours this year in line
Government dispensing stores and local retailers in towns and rural areas maintain extended hours for the Christmas rush. The rural emporiums open from 11 am to 8 pm with Wednesday hours starting at 10 am this year.
Russell Extends Greetings To Dauphin Radio Station
Dauphin CKDM inaugurated a power increase and new wavelength on Sunday with greetings from Mayor Andrew Mather and Mayor-Elect J A Burgess. The Chamber of Commerce president Dick Whelfley also spoke as the Grade 4 chorus and Gary Dimond provided musical and vocal numbers.
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CKDM
Dauphin
Russell
Andrew Mather
J. A. Burgess
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Whelfley
Miss Peterson
Gary Dimond
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