Russell Downs Swan River in Inter. B Playdowns
Russell advances to meet Minotonas in the second round of the Provincial Intermediate B Playdowns. First game in Minitonas Wednesday Feb 16 with a return in Memorial rink Saturday Feb 19. The winner faces The Pas next. Russell won 18-7 and 10-3 in two-game series at Swan River, with Lorne Kilburn back in forward line and several players returning from injury. Nearly 600 fans attended as Russell strengthens lineup for remaining league and playoff games.
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Russell
Minitonas
Memorial Rink
Pas
Swan River
Lorne Kilburn
Nick Parasuik
Jack Mather
Yorkton
Souter
Roblin
Frankie Clement
Birtle
Memorial
Rivers
On the Airwaves Russell Radio Portrait Series
The Town of Russell will be featured on a Winnipeg Brandon and Dauphin broadcast at 7:30 pm on Wednesday February 16 as part of Portrait of a Province. Sponsored by the Manitoba Power Commission, the series runs weekly until April, pairing music with portraits of principal communities and province wide features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Winnipeg
Brandon
Dauphin
Manitoba Power Commission
Martaba
Spotlight on Ladies Curlers At Russell Bonspiel
The Russell district hosts a bustling week with bonspiels at Foxwarren and nearby towns. Teams from Angusville Rossburn Inglis Shellmouth Binscarth and Russell compete as local and intercollegiate events run through weekend play. A large field of curlers tests skill under winter ice sport fervor amid community gatherings.
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Marchwell
Foxwarren
Russell
Frank Schentag
Carl Ostopowich
Shellmouth
Winnipeg
Ted Langford
Eddie Freize
Rod Clement
Norm Hoeschen
Conteland
Ab. Busch
Burke Garnett
Foxwarren Legion
Angusville
Rossburn
Inglis
Binscorth
Ken
Hopkins
Ian Hamilton
Lorne _Pettitt
Jim Petz
Scarlet & Gold
Lanny Leifer
Graves
Caldwell
Talbot
Coleman
Hadway
Ross Matheson
Binscarth
Evelyn Hofdahl
Tan Hamilton
Russell W I hears talk on South Eastern Asia Conference
Mrs. T Dunn spoke at the Russell Women's Institute meeting detailing the SE Asia Conference aims to protect the region and avert aggression. She covered polio vaccine, France’s government, Mendes-France defeat, and Formosa. Members shared local history photos and a quilting project for Korean children was proposed.
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Mer. Dunn
W. Tham
E. Kieper
L. Leifer
Silver
St. Pat
Tick
Willis Kieper
Evening Auxiliary to Study Book on St Faiths Mission
Langford hosted the Evening Auxiliary meeting Monday with Mrs J J Cross introducing a book about St Faiths Mission at Swan River to be studied in coming months. Lunch was served by Mrs Lillian Glasman.
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St. Faith’s
Langford
J. J Cross
St Faith's
Swan River
Lillian Glasman
Scouts Shovel Snow Then Bowl Free at Russell Bowling
Scouts gathered a week ago Saturday to clear snow from sidewalks near the Masonic hall and sweep icy streets. Afterward they enjoyed two complimentary games of bowling at the Russell Bowling Alleys, with Terry Waddell and Donald Wil helping lead the activity.
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Masonic Hall
Russell
Terry Waddell
Donald Wil
Follow In His Footsteps KÉWANIS Club of Russell
Russell K Éwanis Club plans a community event titled Follow In His Footsteps. The notice highlights a program honoring local leadership and encouraging service, with details to be announced at the upcoming meeting.
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Kéwanis Club of
Russell
Regular Meeting of pene Women’s Club discussed fashion show
CG Graham lent her home for the Young Women’s Club meeting held Monday evening with E Ferguson presiding. Reports and plans noted for the Fashion Show on March 25. Visitors’ report by H Pettitt for Foster and Goodman. Contests timed by Loney, McNaughton, and Margetts. Lunch hosted by Wheatley and Dunsmore. Next meeting to be at the home of Wilson.
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Ans. CG
Routine Business Discussed At Ladies Auxiliary Meet
Thirteen members of Lager Auxiliary to the Legion met Tuesday evening to discuss routine business. Mrs J McCulloch presided and Miss Beth Naylor gave her annual treasurer's report. Members received convention details for Flin Flon in June. Mrs McCulloch reported for visiting committee on behalf of Mrs Goodmanson. visitors for the month were Mrs M Shaw and Mrs EB Rea. A discussion on the Legion Auxiliary scholarship award occurred. Mrs Graham won the draw.
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Lager
Legion
J. McCulloch
Beth Naylor
Flin Flon
McCulloch
Goodmanson
M. Shaw
EB. Rea
Graham
Classroom Banner Honors Attendance Leaders
A monthly banner will honor the class with the highest Home and School Association meeting attendance. Miss Hofdahl's room won January with 28 percent. Mr Hamilton's room placed second. February 22 will feature a discussion on what the home expects of the school followed by a film on child behavior. The public is welcome.
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Miss Hofdahl
Mr. Hamilton
Crime Prevention Book Given To District Businesses
RCMP distributed Crime In Your Commit booklets to every business in the district as part of a nationwide effort to enlist public aid in crime prevention. The foreword argues crime imposes human and financial costs and that much crime is preventable through practical measures for storekeepers and others.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP
Avalon Theatre Installs 26 Foot Cinemascope Screen
Managers of the Avalon theatre in Russell installed a new 26 foot wide Cinemascope screen to show Cinemascope pictures. Messrs Magnowski and Ashey have run the Russell theatre business since August 1952.
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Avalon Theatre
Russell
Messrs
Magnowski and
Ashey
Ice Fantasy of '55 comes to Foxwarren Friday
Foxwarren arena hosts Ice Fantasy of 1955 on Friday February 11 featuring 24 acts and strong comedy. Stars include Lorrie Ferking, Pacific niece of Chas McFarlane, with thrilling skating and lavish costumes in a major Canadian ice show.
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Foxwarren
Canada
Lorrie Ferking
Pacific
Chas
4-H Essay Competition Awards Announced
Harvey Kingdon of Binscarth wins second place in a national 4-H essay contest sponsored by the Canadian Council of 4-H Clubs. One hundred sixteen provincial winners attended the 1954 National 4-H Club week. Miss Shirley Brown of Newfoundland won first. Prizes are books. Harvey has seven years in 4-H Clubs at Binscarth.
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Harvey Kingdon
Binscarth
Canadian Council of
Shoes Worn Out and Unemployed Gain New Aid
The unemployed receiving unemployment insurance in Canada are to receive additional sums under a new law passed early in the session. All parties touted the measure to reassure voters their support remains. In a major city, traffic control required two policemen amid severe parking strain as the issue implied many rely on cars to obtain benefits rather than purchasing shoes.
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Canada
Contestant Fails to See Spot on Whatzit Quiz
A Russell challenger struggled on The Winnipeg Gribune Whatzit program Monday night while Miss Margaret Werbowski could not distinguish the spot. Prize money was increased on Tuesday after a contestant called the object a hole in the top of a salt shaker.
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Russell
Winnipeg Gribune
Margaret Werbowski
Effect of Crusade Shown at Services Knox United Church
Congregation attendance during February's first service of the Church Attendance Crusade grew sharply. A guest book was presented by the Young Women's Club, 225 visitation calls were reported, and several children were christened. The choir sang The Little White Church, and a telegraph from Manitoba Conference offered prayers and encouragement. Evening service attendance more than doubled the yearly average. The sermon centered on The Compassion of Jesus. Sunday School attendance also rose noticeably.
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Atte Knox United Church
Young Women's Club
H. E. Ferguson
Leonard Margetts
W. G. Zwicker
Lynn Marie
Harold Clement
Manitoba
Hugh MacLeod
Knox Church
Winnipeg
Russell
E. C. Sanderson
Babylon
Zwicker
Jesus
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