Russell Town Council Backing Chamber View on New Provincial Agency
At the January 10 meeting the Russell Town Council endorsed the Chamber of Commerce stance on bringing a provincial agency to town. The council also asked Mr. W. R. Club of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission to consider the project. The Early Closing Bylaw was reimposed from January 11. A plan to limit winter sidewalk water carried by pedestrians was discussed and residents were to be notified. The most northerly 242 feet of lot 21, plan 662 sold to Matilda Ziprick for 330 dollars cash. The bylaw to appoint town employees for 1952 was introduced and salaries totaling 992.92 were approved. Mayor Mather led the meeting with Councillors Margetts, Clement, Cross, and Burgess present.
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Russell Town
Chamber of Commerce
Russell
W. R. Club
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
Mathilda Ziprick
Comet
Mather
Margetts
Clement
Cross
Burgess
Rural Council Plans 1952 Road Building Program
The RM of Russell Reeve and councillors met January 8 to set a 1952 road program. The plan calls for 16 2/3 miles of road at an estimated cost of 6600 with a 5 mill levy and grants in aid for multiple stretches. Appointments included Dr. Shaw and Dr. Braunstein as health officers, Jack Hyde as assessor, and Geo. A. Allen as secretary-treasurer.
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Northend
T. W. Shaw
South End
Braunstein
Robert G. Smellie
Chester Cooke
Royal Bank of Canada
Russell
Halwas
Thompson
Binscorth, Murray and Wondrasek
Harrowby, Schwalm and Spencer
Jack Hyde
Geo. A. Allen
Shellmouth
Alexandria Avenue
Reeve Rea
Spencer and
AML
RM. of
Margerine
Y P U Parliamentists Lead Boys Session in Winnipeg
Barrie Zwicker represented the Young People’s Union of Knox United Church at the annual Boys Parliament in Winnipeg. Highlights included a Sunday service led by Irene Coulter and scripture read by Lee Shaw.
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Barrie Zwicker
Young People’s Union
Knox United Church
Winnipeg
Barrie
Irene Coulter
Lee ‘Shaw
Laurence Robb
Taxis
Ron Rent
Churches of Canada
New Town Council and School Board Members Attend Kiwanis Lunch
Newly elected Town Council members Joe Cross and Jim Burgess and School Board member John Forsyth were guests at the Russell Kiwanis luncheon. Al Allen praised public service and urged greater citizen involvement in municipal and provincial affairs. Rod Clement outlined government relations and road construction operations.
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Russell School Board
Russell Kiwanis
al Allen
John Forsyth
Joe Cross
Jim Burgess
Allen
Rod Clement
Rod
Hydro wires expand power reach with December additions
The Manitoba Power Commission reports over 1 000 new customers in December as power reaches Lansdowne Macdonald Rossburn Grandview Ste Rose and other areas. New transmission between Tyndall and Beausejour and a 1 000 kva substation at Beausejour went online, with a 2 500 kva condenser at Letellier and a 1 000 kva substation at Somerset also energized. Oak River and Dauphin pumping station feeder work completed. Kilowatt hours rise over 26 percent from last year.
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Hydro
W. D. Fallis
Manitoba Power Commission
Lansdowne
Macdonald
Rossburn
Grandview
Ste. Rose
Brokenheld
Albert
Edward
Pipestone
Cairon
Sifton
Ladywood
Methley
Otha
Tyndall
Beausejour
Letellier
Somerset
Oak River
Dauphin
Ee Ee
Coen
Rebekah Officers Installed Tuesday At Lodge No 49
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No 49 held a Tuesday meeting on January 15 to install officers under District Deputy President Mrs Rosa Graham and staff. Names include Noble Grand Jean Nelson Vice Grand Lillian Way recording secretary Beatrice Craig and others with Bess Burden as flagbearer and Mable Maher as musician.
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Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Rosa Graham
Margaret Clement
Marshall
Noble Grand
Jean Nelson
Lillian Way
Beatrice Craig
Maud McIntyre
Ellen Clement
Jean Barker
Ida McCaig
Lois Craig
Rs.ng
E Leara McLennan
Lsn.g
E. Armstrong
Rs.v.g
Maude Madill
Ls.v.g
Alice Storey
Inside Guardian
Ada Jackson
Outside Guardian
Laura Madill
Bess Burden
Mable Maher
Barley Contest Judging Set for February Dates
Barley contest judging will take place February 15 and 16 in Winnipeg at the inspection rooms of the Board of Grain Commissioners. As in prior years, the winning entries will be announced after evaluation by the panel.
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Board of Grain Commissioners
Winnipeg
R Spencer Heads Local M F U
The Local 19 Manitoba Farmers Union held its annual meeting January 10 at Elks Hall Russell with Nick Derkach presiding. Officers elected were Ray Spencer as president Nick Derkach as vice president and A O Koss as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Elks’ Hall
Russell
Nick Derkach
Winnipeg
A. O. Koss
Ray Spencer
Alex Kominko
Paul Ewanko
Tom Terstoway
Mike Snitynsky
Louis Wagner
Art Wagner
A. J. Mushuminski
Silverton
R. Zimmer
Cracknell
J B. Keller
Balfour
John Ternoway
Craigie
Russell Setter
A. O
Tasty Spud Potatoes Best When Packaged In Skins
The well scrubbed skin baked to crispness yields a tasty potato with minerals and roughage. Potatoes, eaten in reasonable amounts, are not fattening.
Interprovincial Judging Board Picks Personnel
The selection notes that the judging board will mirror last year, with personnel largely unchanged, reflecting continuity in the panel and selection process.
Pontiac First 1952 Model To Be Shown In Russell
The 1952 Pontiac debuts in Russell at F Clement Sons Garage as the first model shown locally. Highlights include the Dual Range Hydra Matic Drive in the Chieftain Series and Power Glide in Fleetloader Deluxe, plus higher compression, more horsepower, new upholstery, revised grille, trunk handle, and new wheel discs.
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Pontiac
Russell
F. Clement & Sons
Nearer Home Dr W J Sharman resigns Belmont post
Dr W J Sharman, longtime municipal doctor at Belmont and native of Russell district, has resigned and departed with Mrs Sharman for Clanwilliam where he will practise.
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W. J. Sharman
Russell District
Angusville
Belmont
Sharman
Clanwilliam
Sharmang
Reprieved by Riel In Winnipeg Tribune Feature
Lillian Gibbons recounts the 1870 Riel Rebellion tale about Thomas Scott shot on Riel orders. Scott’s supposed bones lie in St. Boniface Basilica as part of a barren intrigue. Fort Garry, Portage la Prairie, and Major Boulton figure as pivotal points in the clash with the Metis.
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Riel
Winnipeg Tribune
Lillian Gibbons
Thomas Scott
Louis Riel
Scott
St. Boniface Basilica
Fort Garry
Portage la Prairie
Treacherous Streets Ease With Snow After Ice Scare
Town faced icy Main Street dangers last week as residents complained about crossing conditions. A new snowfall helped improve the scene and curb hazards.
Figures Mixed In School Board Report Salary
A school board meeting note notes that figures were mixed in last week's report and the secretary’s pay should not be 840.00 dollars. The correction aims to clarify the secretary’s actual salary figure.
Visitor criticizes town for low hockey support
A visiting speaker chided residents for lacking spirit and support for hockey, noting the $100,000 rink built but underused. He pointed out few skaters on ice and small crowds at games, contrasting with larger communities.
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Theone
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Y.P.U
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United College
Canon Wilmot
Rebekah
R. Spencer
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