Fear of Road Conditions Cuts Entries at North Western Bonspiel
Forty seven rinks began play in the annual North Western bonspiel sponsored by Inglis Curling Club. Heavy road conditions reduced entries though play opened with W W W Wilson delivering the first rock and Frank Clement guiding. Results up to noon Wednesday show many close matches in big-end competition across listed rinks from Inglis to Shellmouth and Winnipeg with dozens of names and clubs noted.
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Inglis Curling Club
W. W. W. Wilson
Frank Clement
Popular Tribune Writer Dies Suddenly in City
James C. Anderson aged 42 famed Winnipeg Tribune feature writer died at his Winnipeg home last Friday morning from a heart attack. He began with the Dauphin Herald and Minnedosa Tribune before joining Winnipeg. He visited towns including Russell Manitoba and northwestern Ontario writing about each place. Funeral services were held Monday in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Anderson
Winnipeg Tribune
Winnipeg
Dauphin Herald
Minnedosa Tribune
Russell
Manitoba
Ontario
Lieut Governor Installs Kiwanis Officers in Russell
District Lieutenant Governor Charlie Hall of Glenboro officiated the installation of the 1956 Kiwanis Club of Russell officers at a regular luncheon. Mervyn Trimble of Glenboro accompanied him. Dr. John H. More heads the club with Keith McComb as vice president and Bill Aberdeen as secretary treasurer. Directors include Geo A. Allen R C Smelfie Jim Burgess Vern Warrian Cec Loney Len Margetts Burke Garnett and Cec Sanderson.
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Snor
Charlie Hall
Glenboro
Kiwanis Club
Russell
Hall
Mervyn Trimble
John H. More
Keith McComb
Bill Aberdeen
Geo. A. Allen
R. C. Smelfie
Jim Burgess
Vern Warrian
Cec Loney
Len Margetts
Burke Garnett
Cec Sanderson
Russell Intermediate Club Wins Twice and Ties Once
The Russell Intermediate squad posted two wins and a 5 5 tie with Canova suffering one defeat to Canova. They beat Erickson 10 4 in Memorial arena and showcased strong play in a 12 3 exhibition win over Wea ule y. Upcoming games include Rivers Brandon Wheat Kings and a return with McAuley at St Lazare.
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Canova
Russell
Erickson
Memorial Arena
Las
Paterson
Scobie
Warnock
J. Mealey
Reeves
Coulter
Patterson
Parisuik
Wasslen
Adolphe
Gillespie
Rivers
Brandon Juvenile Wheat Kings
McAuley
St. Lazare
Ham- Hota
Women Institute Orders Third Thursday Meetings Change
The Women's Institute voted to shift monthly meetings to the third Thursday, with the January 1956 session featuring a talk on Ceylon by Mrs. Way. The talk covered Colombo Plan aid, the A C W W convention, Ceylon’s culture and resources, and the Lanka Mamila Samiti hosting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Ceylon
Canla
A.C.W.W
Women of the World
Canada
Mary Rutnam
Lanka Mamila Samiti
Women's Institutes of
Columbo
Manitoba Should Apply the Brakes on Health Insurance
An Ottawa meeting on a national health insurance scheme could hinge on Manitoba's stance. Manitoba’s refusal may undercut plans, offering a chance to slow the move toward a federal program. The province should push for a cautious, disaster plan with bills over 500 for major cases and resist coercive push from Ottawa or provincial peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Winnipeg Tribune
Manitoba
Dominion
Ottawa
Campbell
Early Reunion Registration Sought From Russell District
Former Russell residents now in Winnipeg plan an annual reunion with a new role for current townspeople. The Russell Chamber of Commerce formed a committee, started the Saturday Night Draw to fund promotion, and urged early registration by March 1 for those attending the March 17 event in Winnipeg to aid transportation and accommodations.
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Russell
Winnipeg
Early Fort Ellice Days Discussed by Wolverine Society
Members of the Wolverine Hobby and Historical Society met January 3 to explore Fort Ellice history starting in 1841 through 1883. Readings included works by A Herbert and Alexander Baird, plus notes from Professor Russell and personal recollections from Mrs. Arthur Kelly about 1903. The fort’s 10 foot fence and later demolition were described, with a cairn marking the site since 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine Hobby & Historical Society
Fort Ellice
F. J. Dafoe
Spy Hill
A. M. Provick
Hazelcliffe
Saskatchewan
A. Herbert
Alexander Baird
F. O. Gilbart
Victoria
B.C
Arthur Kelly
Welby
Fred Pinkess
Rocanville
George Barker
Provick
Professor Russell
Carleton
Fort
Jattices
Russell’s 75th anniversary beard contest kicks off
The Chamber of Commerce sparks a July celebration with a beard growing contest for Russell’s 75th anniversary. Some参加 shout early, others delay shaving. Ken Kolman won last Saturday’s draw for 15 dollars and five cents. tickets are available at local businesses.
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Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Ken Kolman
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