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Russell Local News Highlights 1951 Year In Review
The Banner chronicles Russell area events from January to August 1951. Curling life memberships marked eight members. H R Shipley won a birthday curling game. council swore in Sinclair Murray John Schwalm and Robert Halvas. Pix Meadow opened a coffee shop. nine rinks attended the North Western Bonspiel. Russell Intermediate hockey beat Rivers 5 2 and Midgets defeated Grandview 10 3. Notable deaths include Mrs J Reid Davidson and Mr W S Chaytor. Other items cover tax rates, storm damage, bonspiels, carnivals, chamber elections, business changes, school events, inaugurations, and local sports results. Major community figures and organizations appear, including Knox Church, the Anglican/United church developments, the RM Russell council, Farmers Union, and the Russell Boxing/ Baseball ties.