Russell curling bonspiel draws big entry at two days
The Game and Fish Association hosts a two day bonspiel at Russell curling rink with twenty eight rinks entered and ten end games slated in The Big Fish and The Little Fishes events. First round draws list matches Friday morning with pairings including Mushumanski Leifer Whitmer Jackson and Ostapowich McTavish Chesky Loney among others.
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Abey
Russell
Game and Fish Association
Big Fish
Little Fishes
A. J. Mushumanski
E. Leifer
Roy Whitmer
Thos. Jackson
MacGregor Plays Here Friday in Intermediate B Playdowns
In Memorial rink Russell hosts MacGregor in a two game series for the Intermediate B provincial playdowns. First game Friday Feb 24 with the second in MacGregor next Tuesday. Russell reached the semifinal top bracket by a default from Birtle and a win over Hamilda. MacGregor beat Carbury and Neepawa to reach this stage. Other top bracket semifinals are Pierson vs Rivers. Winner faces the eastern division winner for the provincial title.
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Memorial
Russell
MacGregor
Tuedsay
Birtle
Hamida
Carberry
Neepawa
Panel Discussion At Next H. S. Meeting
Weather and roads permitting the Russell Home and School Association will hold a six member panel discussion on Are We Getting Our Money's Worth Out of Our High Schools. Inspector Labossiere chairs with Spidell Fingas Inglis Tutkaluke Bellows Angusville Way and Partridge Russell as panelists. A repeat will be held in Inglis and Angusville.
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Russell Home & School Association
Russell Collegiate
Inspector Labossiere
Spidell
Fingas
Inglis
Tutkaluke
Bellows
Angusville
Way
Partridge
Russell
Best Barley Grown In Inglis District 1955 Awards
Inglis district farmers celebrate a Manitoba barley contest record with Joe Zimmer named top barley grower of 1955 and awarded 300 dollars. Earl Jackson and Jackson place second and fifth receiving 230 and 50 dollars. Carrot awards go to N. M. Paterson elevator Inglis and Stan Maryniuk 80 dollars. Jackson’s entry shipped by Carl Bulak UGG elevator.
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Manitoba
Inglis
Joe Zimmer
Earl Jackson
Jackson
N. M. Paterson
Stan Maryniuk
Carl Bulak
U.G.G
F A C Work Outlined By W I Speaker
W I meeting held February 16 at 3 pm discussed succession duties for women and signed forms. Mrs Warrian led motion to sign on behalf of members. Mrs Reichmuth elected as delegate. FAO speech outlined aims, structure, and UN partnership. Films by B Garnett on Calgary and Russell shown. thanks given to speaker Smellie and hostesses. March meeting to feature Home Economist Miss Hamilton as guest. The meeting ended with The Queen.
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W. Harris
Warrian
W.l
Leifer
J. Jackson
Reichmuth
Committee For International Appeal For Children
Institute
Tweedsmuir
Smellie
Bicknell
FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization
Quebec
Hare
Iraq
Dunn
B. Garnett
Calgary
Russell
Way
Farmers Bonspiel Draw Set For March Ninth Play Day
The Russell Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Farmers bonspiel with thirty two rinks. Action begins 9 am Friday March 9 with eight ends and new draws every two hours. Bud Chaytor brings his rink from Angu ville to defend the Big Farmers trophy won last year. A social in Memorial Hall Friday evening follows the first round. First round matchups include Gordon Chandler versus Ben Reichmuth and Lorne Davidson versus Ronnie Collins, with more pairs listed for 1 am and 2 pm and additional draws through Friday afternoon. Rinks from across the district enter and the draw is final for the day.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Bud Chaytor
Angusville
Chamber
Gordon Chandler
Harrowby
Ben Reichmuth
Russell
Buddy Zimmer
Endeliffe
Paul Geith
Davidson
Ronnie Collins
Alex Kieper
Roy Cusitar
W. M. Zimmer
Endcliffe
Gerald Keating
Silverton
J. Robertson
Dropmore
Hamiota, Inglis Playoff Tie Sparks Russell Win 6-5
In Winnipeg area style play the Russell team overcame a 4-0 first period deficit to win 6-5 over Inglis. Scobie Chernoff Wasslen and Mather led Russell scoring with assists by Paterson and Coulter. A rematch looms after a 5-5 draw in Memorial rink action. Juveniles fade 11-4 as Birtle advances.
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St Hamiota
Russell
Hamiota
Jack Scobie
Shiner
Chernoff
Teach
Bob Wasslen
Jack’ Mather
Red” Paterson
Coulter
Scobie
Ken Wasslen
Chernoft
Tae
Russell Inglis
Memorial
Inglis
Inlis
Becker
Minions
Rathgaber
Souter
Russell Parasiuk
Paterson
Birtle
Leap Year Dance Aims At Russell Elks Bachelors
The Russell Elks plan a Leap Year dance on February 19 to boost singles both genders. Proceeds go to the Manitoba March of Dimes for polio victims. Admission tickets involve live dimes and early arrival pay. Laycock Orchestra provides music. Novelty numbers and a potential public proposal add to the event.
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Russell Elks
Russell
Manitoba to observe Red Cross Sunday nationwide
Manitoba will join Canada and the United States in observing February 26 as Red Cross Sunday, signaling a coordinated effort across borders to support Red Cross activities and humanitarian aid. The observance reinforces cross country cooperation in disaster relief and health initiatives.
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Manitoba
Canada
United States
Russell Delegation to Winnipeg Provincial Convention Planned
Arrangements are being made to send a delegate from Russell to the Provincial Home and School Convention in Winnipeg from March 14 to 16. The executive reminds members and prospective members that a $1.00 membership fee will help defray these and other routine costs of the association. Let us support this valuable local organization.
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Russell
Winnipeg
Garson outlines grain loan policy and box car shortage
Hon S S Garson discusses Canada's wheat policy in a radio talk. He notes the parliament's approval of a 5 percent bank loan program for western farmers secured by wheat, and the government’s payment of carrying costs for wheat board reserves. He argues against expanding board loans, explaining cost burdens and impacts on Manitoba farmers, and cites a sharp box car shortage affecting shipments.
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Garson
Stuart S. Garson
Q.C
Marquette
House of Commons
CCF
Conservative
Social Credit
North America
United States
Canada
Howe
MacNutt Creamery Takes Saskatchewan Dairy Awards
MacNutt Creamery attended the Saskatchewan Dairy Association annual meeting in Saskatoon. Water Rubentux and George Kelso claimed multiple awards for the MacNutt Creamery including first prize and the workmanship trophy in butter, second in acidity control, fourth in composition control, and fourth in high score butter, plus a second place in the attractive creamery competition for the province.
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Water Rubentux
MacNutt Creamery
George Kelso
Smellie Bros. & Co
Saskatchewan Dairy Association
Saskatoon
Curling rink in Pickle Crow destroyed by fire
Jack Fenton reports no curling comments as the Pickle Crow rink was destroyed by fire two weeks ago. The Banner notes the loss without detailing future plans or replacements. Local curling history is disrupted by the blaze affecting ongoing activities.
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Jack Fenton
Pickle Crow
Ontario
Jack
Banner County Inglis district farmers win barley honors
The Inglis district in Banner County Manitoba is praised for continuing a six decade agricultural tradition. Joe Zimmer Esi Jackson and Thos Jackson win top awards in Manitoba barley competition and expected to reach national level. A charity drag night in a local venue raises eight dollars with Jack Dow thanking donors and urging ticket purchases before selling out.
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Manitoba
Have You Registered for Winnipeg Reunion Trip
The Banner reports a reunion trip to Winnipeg on March 17 with a one week deadline. Readers should leave their names at The Banner office if they need transportation or accommodation. No final plans can be made until March 1 after all registrations are in.
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Svony
Winnipeg
Change in Hours at Russell Post Office
From March 1 the Russell post office will operate with the lobby open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and wickets open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The change affects public service hours and access to postal counters.
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Russell Post Office
Craigie Comment Sees Stevens With New Pipe
In a brief observation from Craigie, M. Stevens is spotted sporting a brand new pipe after years spent behind the barn, signaling a small personal stake in recent change.
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Craigie
M. Stevens
Fort William 75th Celebration Hears From Locals
The Fort William community engages in its 75th anniversary events with input from former residents. Mrs. Winifred Shearer Todd writes a letter sharing best wishes and material about the Fort William Monster Carnival from the local Fort William paper. The Publicity Committee relays the enthusiasm.
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Winifred Shearer
Todd
Fort William's
Fort William
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