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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
1
The Russell Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting Friday at 8 pm in the Elks' ballroom. The event includes officer elections and reports on vital business topics, with a full attendance expected from local businessmen and others.
Parents and friends packed Memorial hall in Russell for the Elks sponsored Christmas concert by the Russell School. Joan Veal and Jack Cohan assisted at the piano. The program featured songs, drills, skits, costumes, and a Legion Auxiliary Scholarship presentation to Miss Ruth Hyde. Santa visited and tickets funded High School bonspiel travels.
The Knox Junior Choir of 25 voices led by Miss Louselle Leifer presented a Christmas pageant on Sunday evening at Knox United church. The program featured the Nativity with reader roles, curtain angels, the Madonna, shepherds, and three kings, ending with Silent Night and a substantial offering. Marilyn Fenton and Betty Kennedy sang solos during the anthem O Holy Night.
Kiwanis Club of Russell installed 1952 officers at a regular luncheon Monday with Bruce Knowlton of Brandon, Western Canada district lieutenant governor, officiating. C. C. Foster became president, Ed Long secretary, Verne Warman treasurer, and an executive slate including R. C. Smel tie Doug McCaig Cee Loney Frank Robertson Cec Sanderson Harold Clement Burke Garnett. Jim Burgess received a past president’s button and recognition certificate.
A letter to J McKinnon secretary treasurer of Londonderry School District commends the board for a fine building and equipment. The writer notes comfortable pupil conditions, ventilation, and the need for guidebooks and outdoor activity gear. He suggests delayed purchase of a radio gramophone and rubberized football, praising district dedication to children.
The Novelty Bonspiel concluded December 22 with major wins by the McKinnon, T Smart, and McIntyre rinks. First Event saw McKinnon defeat Kennedy with support from Mrs John Jackson, Raymond Mintenko and LG Ziprick. Second Event ended Tom Smart heading the champions, with Mrs Chas Adolphe Doug McCaig and Herb Forsythe beating W W Wilson. Third Event crowned Dane McIntyre, Mrs Ruby Coulter, Raymond Spencer and Enid Hendry against Jim Craig.
H R Shipley held his annual celebration at Inglis rink this year and led his team to a repeat performance over Dave Fisher and others as part of a List anniversary event.
Captain Angus G. Boulton DS C native of Russell is named in the half yearly RCN list by Defence Minister Claxton. He serves as director of naval reserves at RCN headquarters Ottawa and has a distinguished wartime career joining the RCN in 1918 and transferring to the permanent force in 1947. He commanded a destroyer, led the Magnificent and served as chief of staff to the Atlantic Coast flag officer. he was mentioned in despatches in 1943 and awarded the D C in 1945 for outstanding service.
The dedication of Sallman s Christ Our Pilot was featured at the Sunday morning service on December 30 at United Church Russell. Rev W G Zwicker read the dedication, with Sunday School officers Miss Beth Naylor Mrs Ruby Coulter and J E Forsyth taking part. A message from Rev James Burt of Hamilton Ont and from Halifax harbour pilot R M Betts were read. The painting, likely the first copy in western Canada, was purchased by the Russell Sunday School and will hang in the church school room.
The Wildwood Country Club hosted a December 21 staff gathering from Clement's Garage with thirty staff members, spouses, and friends enjoying a turkey dinner. Frank Clement led singing as Rod and Harold thanked attendees and handed each staffer a Christmas bonus. George Sparrow praised the group and gifted Clement golf clubs before adjourning to Russell Bowling Alleys for further festivities.
Mr Shipley led a list including Sim Gordon Kippan Jack McKin non and August Leifer alongside Mr denry Beischer and Roy Wyche. The passage records names connected to a group or meeting among US boys with several adults accompanying them.
The Shellmouth curling scene enters a new era as officials announce an official opening. The nearby Elk hunting season closing date has been extended to Saturday February 2 1952 near Riding Mountain National Park per G W Malaher director of game and fisheries branch.
Vista reports a festive Christmas with pupils entertaining parents, families visiting relatives, and teachers returning home for holidays. In Shellmouth, a new curling rink opened with speeches, ribbon cutting, and community lunch, marking a modern two-sheet quonset facility built by volunteers.
A New Year message urges Russell residents to focus on forward planning for water works, paved streets, a new school, sidewalks, and small industries. It notes churches need more workers, governments require citizen interest, and local groups need more doers than joiners to drive progress in 62.
Citizens extend hearty congratulations to Capt. Angus G. Boulton on his recent promotion. The native son remains proud of Russell as his home town and continues to uphold local ties.
Local report notes C E Whitmer bagged a large raven after a month of sightings around his farm home. The 21 inch bird with a 43 inch wingspan was claimed December 21, with others observed in the district but not common.
A lively meeting of the Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations was held at Brandon a couple of weeks ago. Attending from the Russell branch were Hay Gillespie Cec Loney Jesse Wardle Chas McFarlane and Bill Skinner.
The Inglis high school curling team earned second place in the Dan Davidson event at the Winnipeg bonspiel and qualified for Manitoba playdowns for Dominion finals. With a sick lead, Murray Liske skipped a three man lineup including Eldred Wyche Cyril Wyche and Marvin Seifert, and upset Free Press cup winners before losing to Boushy of Dauphin who lost to Ron Gray of Belmont for Moncton.
The Robertson Brothers Garage staff celebrated at Wildwood Country Club with thanks from Miss Dolly Goddard, gifts for Jack and Frank, and a staff gift exchange. A lunch followed by community singing. Jack Robertson photographed the crowd as Bob Thom offered best wishes to Miss Dolly Goddard and Mr. Bus Westwood on their upcoming marriage.
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