Birthday Celebration At Curling Rink For H R Shipley
Curling rink echoed with birthday greetings for H R Shipley on his 5th anniversary. Shipley’s rink of Hay Gillespie Frank Shepherd and Jas Rea faced younger players Len Margetts Tom and Alex Kieper and Dec Sanderson in a friendly match. After the game, lunch was served by Caterer Wes Schwalm and a presentation was made to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussell
H. R. Shipley
Mr. Shipley
Hay Gillespie
Frank Shepherd
Jas. Rea
Len Margetts
Tom
Alex Kieper
Dec Sanderson
Wes Schwalm
Russell
Air Training Centre
Red
Patterson
Bob Wasslen
Dow
Parasiuk
Chernoff
Scobie
Coulter
Rivers
Ken Wasslen
Glasman
Hamilta
Wasslen
Don
Adolphe
Jim Gillespie
Lawrence Parobec
Town Council Names 1956 Appointments and Committees
The Town Council met Tuesday with J. A. Burgess presiding and J. J. Cross and A. Mather taking oaths. Appointments included D. R. McDonald as secretary treasurer at 175 a month, C. S. Russell as utility man at 150, Dr. J. H. More as health officer with 25 retaining fee, and R. G. Smellie as town solicitor with 25 retaining fee. Committees span Cemetery, Public Works, By-laws, Fire Hall, Waterworks, Finance and Publicity with dynamic council involvement. Mather named deputy mayor. The final meeting of the old year saw accounts of 23,881.83 approved for payment, including over 20,000 for waterworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burgess
J. J. Cross
A.mather
G.W. Bicknell
F. Clement
D. R. McDonald
C. S. Russell
J. H. More
R. G. Smellie
Clement
Bicknell
Mather
Cross
Burgess
Extension Library Issues First Junior Catalogue
The University Extension Library at Fort Garry, University of Manitoba, has issued its first Junior Catalogue for Open Shelf and Travelling Library borrowers in rural Manitoba. It features picture stories, easy to read books, documentaries, reference and fiction for junior age groups, with selections described by director George C. Noble. Information and loan details are available from the University Extension Library in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Extension Library
Fort Garry
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Library Service
Bor Towers
Manitoba
George C. Noble
Extension Library
Winnipeg
Rural municipality reports strong 1955 finances and tax collections
At the Rural Municipality of Russell council meeting, secretary treasurer Geo A Allen presented 1955 results showing a roughly 2600 surplus with a 2048 bank gain. Tax levy of 81281.75 was almost fully collected at 810?385.50, while roads and boundary work and new ward road plans were approved for 1956.
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Stepney
Russell
Geo. A. Allen
Jas. Rea
Thompson, Murray and
Schwalm
John Hyde
North End
J. H. More
South End
Dr. Welsh
R. G. Smellie
C. E. Whitmer
Demstery
Davidson
Thompson
Spencer
Spencer and
Reeve Rea
Russell Memorial Hall
Rink
Rannie
Rebekahs Install Officers At First Meeting in '56
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49 officers were installed January 3 by Sr. Lois Craig PNG and Sr. Jean Nelson PNG Deputy Marshall. Past noble grand Beatrice Craig and noble grand Jean Barker led a ceremony with Ada Jackson recording secretary and other officers named. Standing and special committees for the year were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otcers
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No
Lo.of
Lois Craig
PNG
Jean Nelson
Marshall
Noble Grand
Beatrice Craig
Jean Barker
Ada Jackson
Alice Glasman
Jean Schwalm
Ellen Clement
Janet Jackson
Mabel Flett
Elvira Peterson
Knox Church Receives New Carpet Donation
The Knox Church congregation celebrated Christmas with combined junior and senior choirs, a solo by Betty Kennedy, and an anthem by the choir. Baptisms were held for Robert Nelson and William Douglas. The Women’s Association presented a carpet donated for purchase, dedicated by the minister and congregation, to aid future services.
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Nnstmas
Knox Church
Christ
Betty Kennedy
W. G. Zwicker
Robert Nelson
R. Gerald Davidson
William Douglas
Robert R. Mackie
Women's Association
G. W. Davidson
W.A
Funeral Service Today for Dan Rubeniuk
Funeral services were held this morning at St. Joseph's Church for Dan Rubeniuk who died suddenly New Year's Day at 68. Born in Austria on November 8 1887 he came to Canada in 1912 settled in Angusville then Russell where he lived most of his life. He served as caretaker of the Russell cemetery and did gardening work. Predeceased by his wife he is survived by his son Walter Rubeniuk manager of the MacNutt Creamery, his daughter in law and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Dan Rubeniuk
Rubeniuk
Queen's Hotel
Austria
Mr. Rubeniuk
Canada
Angusville
Russell
Walter Rubeniuk
MacNutt Creamery
Christmas Theme Features Meeting at Mrs Smellie’s Home
The WMS held its Christmas meeting on December 29 at 3 pm at Mrs. A. G. Smellie’s home. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Kollman Mrs. Zwicker and Mrs. T. Craig. Twenty two members attended and three visits were made for the month. The program led by Mrs. C. C. Graham featured carols Scripture readings and a concert carol by Mrs. Zwicker. The group closed with prayer benediction and a social lunch.
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WMS
A. G. ‘Smellie
Kollman
Zwicker
T. Craig
F. Clement
C. C. Graham
Russell Dominates League Play Faces Only Canora Setback
Russell leads the eight team Riding Mountain league, having won four games and boasting a 77 to 34 goal edge. Postponed fixtures include Erickson, McAuley exhibition, Rivers league opener, and a test against Oak River, with Canora the lone setback in league play.
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Russell
Canora
MES
Erickson
McAuley
Lth
Rivers Falcons
Oak River
Riding Mountain Hockey League
Birtle
Brandon
Cjatc Rivers
Hamiota
Rivers
Russelles
CJATC
Chernoff
Jotal
North Western Bons Spiel Opens at Inglis Monday
Entries already received from Benito McAuley Angusville and Russell as Inglis curls for the bonspiel opening Monday. Thos Jackson chairs the event with five competitions on seven sheets in the new Memorial rink. Prizes include four gold wrist watches in the Grand Challenge and electric razors in the Legislative. Entries close Saturday January 7 with first draw at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis
J. W. McKenzie
Benito
McAuley
Angusville
Russell
Manitoba
Inglis’ New Memorial Rink
McKenzie
CNR Beats Blizzard With 65000 Snowplow Miles
The Canadian National Railways logged over 65000 snowplow miles in Western Canada during a December storm. On December 23, 41 plows cleared lines as 79 plows and auxiliary equipment, including bulldozers and front end loaders, battled drifts up to 125 feet high. The Prince Albert to North Battleford route, 135 miles, took 44 hours with four locomotives and over 100 workers. Donald Gordon commended western forces for keeping delays to a minimum despite severe weather.
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Canadian National Railways
Western Canada
Dee- E
CNR
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Prince Albert
North Battleford
Char
C.N.R
Donald Gordon
Western Region
Sketch Club Notes Sees Leaders Depart As Members Meet
The Sketch Club reports regular meetings at members homes. Instructor Jim Patterson departs to study arts in Los Angeles this month. December 28 party at Mrs. Ethel Clement's home included a gift to Mr. Groucott and Jim from club president Mrs. Lil Drever.
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Jesketen
Wen
Jim Patterson
Groucott
Jim
Los Angeles
Ethel Clement
Retrospect Highlights Russell Progress and 75th Society Anniversary
A year review from Russell notes waterworks and sewage progress alongside new businesses and homes. The upcoming 75th Russell Agricultural Society anniversary tops the agenda, with citizens urged to support planning and participation. Russell Boy Scout Troop aids motorists by placing a sand box at the post office to ease icy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell
Russell Boy Scout Troop
Saturday Night Draw Winners and Christmas Eve Prize
In the Christmas issue rush the Saturday draw for Dec 17 went to George Man and for Christmas Eve to Mrs Ken Reavie. No draw on New Year’s Eve means an extra shot this Saturday. Ten cent tickets available at any business place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Man
Ken Reavie
Season's greetings in Julian calendar observance
Readers are wished a merry Christmas on Saturday January 7 and a happy New Year on Saturday January 14 in observance of the old Julian calendar.
Rod and Gun in Manitoba debuts in The Banner
The Banner introduces a new weekly feature for outdoor sportsmen titled Rod and Gun in Manitoba. Written by R T Robinson of Neepawa, known as Bill, the column aims to help readers with hunting and fishing questions and will be directed to the province's keen sporting community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oudoor
Manitoba
R. T. Robinson
Neepawa
Bill
Manitoba Federation Game and Fish Association
Sure for Spring Water Tower to Boost Town Works
The town faces a steel shortage delaying the waterworks project but contractors report the water tower will be constructed and erected this month. Once installed the grounds will host all equipment and the turning on ceremony is planned for April.
Pleasant Change Brings Warmth to Memorial Hall
A new furnace replaced the old system just before Christmas, making Pleasant Change Memorial Hall notably warmer. The upgrade was funded by the remaining balance of the A. and N.V. account after handing the project to the community, with many eligible bachelors urged to keep their lucky status by buying from a dress sales clerk during Leap Year.
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Befons
Look to the future There is no PRESENT
A gaily decorated Yuletide box carried a note urging readers to seek the future as the gift. The message contrasts present joys with an admonition to focus ahead, implying time is best used by planning.
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Kiwanis Club of
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Minister of Municipal Affairs
Municipal Assessment Equalization and Appeal Board
Binsearth Bridge
Serose H.W
Rebekahs
KNOX
Smellie Bros. & Co
Roy Kennedy
Marchwell
N.W
Sketch Club
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