Knox United Church Holds Annual Meeting Amid Storm
A crowded Knox United Church gathered despite heavy rain for the annual congregational meeting. J. E Forsyth chaired. multiple church groups reported on their activities including the Woman’s Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid. Re-elections to the Board of Stewards and Trustees were noted, and the Ladies' Aid served lunch after the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
J. E Forsyth
WMS
C. Cameron
J. Robertson
R. C. Smellie
Ladies’ Aid
J. Burgess
A. V. Warman
Manse
M. Hoar
J. Craig
Young Women’s Club
Beth Naylor
Doreen Russell
Ivy Hall
Y.P
Bonspiels Spotlight Shines On Curling Events
The North Western Conspiel at Binscarth concluded with local curlers trophyless. Mike Yankoski won Grand Challenge while L Mansell took Legislative and the Mansell rink earned Merchants. Tom Jackson's Inglis rink claimed Grand Aggregate title amid strong showings from Russell and Angusville rinks. Ladies from Russell Curling Club also placed, as 29 rinks competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Mike Yankoski
L. Mansell
Foxwarren
Mansell
Thoms
C. Hall
Mac Murray
Frank Clement
Russell
W. W. W. Wilson
Me” Sanderson
Tom Jackson
Inglis
Angusville
Mike Senko
Marion Siwak
Gordon Ferguson
Vic Ferguson
Russell Ladies’ Curling Club
Ada Jackson
Lucy Kennedy
Jackson
L. Way
A. Dicketts
R. Coulter
Kennedy
V. Page
J. Anderson
R. Kieper
Melver
Christ Church holds annual meeting in Russell crypt
Parishioners attend Christ Church Russell for the 1951 annual meeting chaired by Rev. C. Salmon. Reports show higher finances and attendance, with auxiliaries crediting donations and a new heating system discussed. Officers named include C Hodgkins and H Ricketts, vestry members listed, refreshments served by the Evening Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church, Russell
C. Salmon
H.R. Dicketts
He Toso
Retires After 42 Years As School Secretary
W. S. Chaytor retires after forty two years as Angus School secretary and trustee. A brown leather bag was presented at a Saturday night gathering. His son Adam will succeed him as treasurer and trustee Mat Senko replaces the retiring secretary on the school board following Tuesday’s annual meeting. Stan Siwak and Mike Sirnick elected trustees to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus School
Chaytor
Adam
Stan Siwak
Mike Sirnick
Mat Senko
W. S. Chaytor Ony
Sixty Four Years Married for Bowles Couple
Mr and Mrs Charles F Bowles pioneers of this district celebrate sixty four years of married life on Thursday January 25 They now reside in Los Angeles California having left Russell about twelve years ago They have two daughters in this district Mrs Jack Hyde Russell and Mrs Fred Hertlein Silverton Another daughter Mrs A E Strafford lives in Winnipeg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Bowles
Los Angeles
Calif
Russell
Bowles
Jack Hyde
Fred Hertlein
Silverton
A. E. Strafford
Winnipeg
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Crystal Chapter
District Deputy President Ellen Clement and staff installed Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49 officers at the regular meeting Tuesday January 16 in lodge rooms. New officers include Junior Past Noble Grand Rosa Graham Noble Grand Helen Man Vice Grand Velma Grieve Recording Secretary Ida McCaig Financial Secretary M. McIntyre Treasurer E Clement Warden Lois Craig Conductor Beatrice Craig Chaplain Leafa McLennan JG Jean Barker OG A Landon RSNG M. Astbury LSN.G. B Burden RSVG Margaret Tlement LS.V.G Laura Madill ngbearer Ada Jackson Musician Mabel Maher. Mrs Leafa McLennan received a past noble grand pin from retiring noble grand Mrs Graham. lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Clement
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49
Noble
Rosa Graham
Helen Man
Velma Grieve
Ida McCaig
M. McIntyre
E. Clement
Lois Craig
Beatrice Craig
Leafa McLennan
Jean Barker
A. Landon
RSNG
M. Astbury
LSN
B. Burden
RSVG
Margaret Tlement
Ls.v.g
Laura Madill
Ada Jackson
Mabel Maher
Graham
Party Honors Retiring Hotel Proprietors
A farewell party at the Mintenko home honored Mr. and Mrs. John Semkiew and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosolowich who own Queen's Hotel in Russell and plan to leave next week for Winnipeg. About sixty friends attended, sharing a musical evening and lunch as gifts of boudoir lamps were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Semkiew
Frank Rosolowich
Winnipeg
George Mintenko
W. Ashey
George ‘Mintenko
Londonderry School District Holds Annual Meeting
A large turnout attended Londonderry S D annual ratepayers meeting. T B Greaves presided and Emil Ross was elected new trustee alongside Bob Glasman. Geo A Allen resigned as secretary treasurer and was replaced by J A McKinnon. Allen received a pee and pipe as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonderry S.D
Londonderry
T. B. Greaves
Emil Ross
Bob Glasman
Geo. A. Allen
J. A. McKinnon
Allen
Continued Canadian aid urged to save Europe’s children
Mrs. R. T. Tanner, executive secretary of the Canadian Save the Children Fund, appealed at a Toronto BP.O. Elks and Ladies of the Royal Purple convention for ongoing support for needy Canadian children and starving European youngsters. She described Europe’s harsh conditions, the warmth of Canadian schools, and how relief supplies from Canada have kept clinics and babies alive, urging unity beyond race and creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Tanner
Save the Children Fund
Bp.o. Elks and
Ladies of the Royal Purple
Toronto
Europe
Canada
Italy
Austria
Jon’s
S.C.F
Save the Children
Lebanon
Ogether
Russell Intermediates Win Two Lose One This Week
Russell Intermediates posted a strong week with wins over Yorkton 9-2 and 7-6 in Bredenbury, then fell to Hamiota on Monday. Mather Pecchini Patterson led scoring with two goals each in the Yorkton game, while Gil lespie Wishart and Adolphe added goals. The team travels to Fox Warren Saturday to try to break the deadlock on their home ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Hamiota
Yorkton
Foxwarren
Roblin
York
Sod
Alt
Igh
Mather
Pec Dini
Patterson
E. Wishart
Glasman
Adolphe
Brown
Printz
Amos
Sorochan
Sedlick
Wasnik
Stevens
Prystal
Meekma
Kowala
Gabel
Matheson
Tussell
Thom
Garett
White
Pearpoint
C. Wishart
Gillespie
Forkton
McGlasken
Cook
Wishart
Pespolt
Steve
Calendar reform to add days and aid business leaders
Citizens argue for more days in a week to satisfy busy business people and aid the Chamber of Commerce in scheduling its annual meeting. Officers want an early date next year, but various obstacles have blocked progress, and the chamber urges firm planning and continued support for its role in Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Farmers Column Debuts From Forsyth Group
A new farmers and junior clubs column begins in this issue compiled by J. E. Forsyth local agricultural representative inviting items from farmers for regular feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Forsyth
George Jenkins burial at Shoal Lake
The death occurred Sunday at his Winnipeg home of Geo Jenkins former Russell resident born in London. He started with the CNR as first section foreman in Russell later becoming roadmaster at Neepawa. Survived by widow five sons Jack Kelowna Tom Neepawa Lloyd James Roy Winnipeg three daughters Mrs S Johanneson Langruth Mrs T K Beatty Vancouver and Norma Jenkins seven grandchildren. Funeral held at Shoal Lake Wednesday pallbearers Geo A Allen and Chas Hodgkins of Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jenkins
Shoal Lake
Winnipeg
Geo. Jenkins
Russell
Jenkins
London
C.N.R
Neepawa
Jack
Kelowna
Tom
Lloyd
James
Roy
Bridge Contract Awarded To Harris Construction
Harris Construction Co. Ltd of Winnipeg won the bid for the Assiniboine bridge west of Binscarth. The Russell council accepted a $10,743.28 bid over two other tenders from Dupont Bros of St. Lazare and General Builders Co of Winnipeg. Work begins within a week under supervisor Wm. McQuay works foreman Mac E. McKay and field engineer John McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Construction
Harris Construction Co. Ltd
Winnipeg
Assiniboine
Binscarth
Council of
Russell
Dupont Bros
St. Lazare
General Builders Co
Wm. McQuay
Mac E. McKay
John McDonald
Russell’s Oldest Citizen Buried in Local Church Service
Mrs Jane Reid Davison aged 93 died at home in Russell on Monday January 22. Funeral held Thursday at United Church Russell with further particulars to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Jane Reid Davison
United Church
Russell and Grandview Face Off In Jan. 31 Hockey Collision
The goal scorers include Russell Lawrence Coey A Bryant M Wowk Jack Pettitt and Grandview B Hubchuk Don Caires Bob Maine Larry Hryhorchuk Mike Balak with lineups featuring Geo Bouchard and Steve Yanik. The clash promises high tempo hockey with supporter turnout and thanks to organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Lawrence Coey
A. Bryant
M. Wowk
Jack Pettitta
Grandview
B. Hubchuk
Don Daines
Bob Maine
Larry Hryhorchuk
Mike Balak
Geo. Bouchard
L. Coey
Barry Coulter
Gordon Hiller
E. Wyche
J. Patterson
Jack Pettitt
Les Matheson
F. F. Johnston
Ken Flett
Steve Yanik
Don Caires
Jack Doakes
Ron Dalby
Joe Mazure
Dick Chechoski
Mike Saktes
Terry Maine
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Knox United Oo
Minot
Langenburg
Emmer Shepherd
Punch” Leifer
Tom Shipp
Ewart Mather
Eddie Leifer
Les Scribmer
Eddie
Walt Hembroff
Tom Kieper
Herb Forsythe
Les
Neil Jones
Norman Robinson
Burke McNeill
Jack Keating
E Danfield
Birtle
Elmer Shepherd
Christ Church
Rebekah Lodge
Hassell
Bredenbury
Rusell
Yorkton Club
A. Cook
Slamiota
Mervin Wowk
Hubchuk
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