17 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
1
Harold Clement of Dominion has been appointed president of the Federation of Farm Equipment Dealers of Canada at the annual Winnipeg convention. Clement had previously served as provincial president of the organization in 1954.
Brandon Juvenile Wheat Kings hold a clear lead with 22 points and one game remaining in the Riding Mountain Intermediate league. Erickson Russell and Birtle are tied at 16 points, Rivers has 14 and could join the group. A 5 team tie for second is possible if Hamiota wins both of its remaining two games. The playoff field would then be decided on tiebreaks. Russell upset Erickson 11-7 last Thursday, with Brandon failing to clinch Saturday. Ken Hopkins subbed for Russell’s injured goalie Jack Thom. Brandon’s netminder outplayed him. Peewees lost 2-1 to Roblin in Roblin.
The article notes a rise in heart ailments over the past quarter century linked to speed and tension in life. It urges over forty readers to remember age, slow down, and avoid strenuous activity while advocating moderate exercise for overall health.
The Russell town council debated a Department of Health and Public Welfare proposal to vaccinate six and seven year olds with polio vaccine pending parental consent. Dates tentatively set for April, three doses, with vaccine considered safe from 1954 experience. Council also urged hotels to close beer parlors from 6 30 to 7 30 pm to avoid liquor board action. H R Eade named assessor for 1955 and accounts totaling 737 73 approved. Mayor Mather presided with all councillors present.
The Crystal Rebekah lodge hosted a Tuesday evening birthday with husbands and friends as guests. Attendees included Arnold, Regina auxiliary members, and Saskatche wan leaders. Beatrice Craig presided, with a program by Mrs Craig and helpers, featuring dancing, Mac's Midnight Band, and a Florence Widdicombe solo. The notice ends with a Red Cross service reminder for emergencies.
The Inglis and District Chamber of Commerce was organized Tuesday night at P. J. Gaber and Sons garage. Officers elected: President J. W. McKenzie, vice president E. W. Fingas, secretary treasurer S. M. Spidell, executive Emil Zimmer John A. Ziprick Rev F. E. Gaertner William Nevischuk Edgar Mensch. Ground work laid last Wednesday when Manitoba Chambers director J A Burgess met with Inglis citizens.
The Manitoba Telephone System cites postwar material gains and a boom in demand from 1945 to 1954. It notes plant investment rising 14 percent, higher depreciation and interest, government capital investment increasing from 17 million to nearly 53 million, payroll tripling, and tax grants totaling 211,881 dollars. Revenues from rentals and long distance fail to cover depreciation, interest, government investment interest, operation, maintenance, and tax grants.
Curlers from Russell participate in no fewer than nine bonspiels across the week. Langenburg leads with three events. Legion hosts two, led by Mindy Goodmanson and Jim McCulloch, with Ed Leifer and Walt Hembroft in open play. Women’s and mixed events in nearby towns, Yorkton Indies, and Farm Show rotations fill the schedule, plus reports from Shoal Lake and Inglis.
The Women's Association of Knox Church held a turkey dinner at Smitty's Grill on Friday February 11 with 28 members attending. The group met later at Mrs W W W Wilson's home. plans discussed included a St Patrick's day tea bazaar and a cooking sale on March 12.
The Sketch Club met Saturday despite inclement weather as Mr Groucott was absent. Mrs Zwicker modeled in aqua, inspiring color ideas, while members critiqued several paintings. The group enjoyed the afternoon and looks forward to next week.
One of Russell's oldest businesses has been sold. Mr. K. C. Reavie will take over the drug store established in the early 1890s by W. Ledingham and run by R. G. Ledingham until his death last fall. Reavie, currently at Lundar Manitoba, will visit Russell this week to finalize the transfer.
A clinker removal at the Queen's furnace caused a small explosion that left Mike Brayko with superficial facial and hand burns.
The draw for the provincial playdowns shows northern towns separated by long distances. Russell faces Swan River at 110 miles and Minitonas 122 miles away, though only 12 miles from Swan River. If they win the Minitonas series, another 260 miles to The Pas is required, prompting calls for Manitoba Association travel subsidies.
Strange marks on the waiting room floor at the CPR station Monday night led Agent Clare Basler and Mrs Basler to trace the culprit to Strathclair. A diesel mishap sprayed sticky substance along the platform and tracks, tracked across the system to Strathclair school, where janitors and cleaners struggle to remove it.
The February Canadian Homes and Gardens article profiles Col E A Baker, a blind managing director who crafts professional looking pieces, using seven power tools. His workshop provides mental relief from office duties, and he emphasizes concentration as key to his success despite blindness.
In 1954 the Canadian Red Cross Women's Work Committee produced and shipped nearly 500000 knitted and sewn items to support overseas relief efforts. The program mobilized volunteers across Canada to supply garments and textiles for those in need, reinforcing humanitarian aid during postwar relief.
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