Pee Wee Playoff Tie and Community Hockey Spirit
Russell sports notes report a sudden Jan 21 playoff tie in MAHA Pee Wee action with three equal teams and new sweaters funded by Elks Kiwanis and Legion. Bantam teams faced Foxwarren and Roblin, while ski club plans include obstacle course, trophies and free skating lessons at Birtle.
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Hi Sport
Maha
Pee Wes
Elks
Kiwanis
Legion
Russell
Bantam BB
Foxwarren
Barry Coulter
Russell Pee Wee
Garry Diamond
Frank Eshelby
Gerry Genaille
Evie Wishart
Mervyn Hiller
Tod Billingsley
Nelson Cusit
Glen Burke
Jackie Clement
Bob Eshelby
Jim Patterson
Jim McLennan
Laurie Whitmer
Bob Thom
Bantam AB
Roblin
Russell Bantam AB
Lawrence Coey
Ken Flett
Chester Wishart
Roy Pettitt
Garry Clement
Lorne Pettitt
Stan Kroski
Jack Glasman
Don Adolph
Alvin Galatiuk
Iast
Birtle
Russell Minnedosa Edge Russell In Playoff Tie
Minnedosa held Russell to a 3-3 tie in the first game of the Intermediate B playoff at Russell Memorial Rink on Tuesday January 24. J Wilson opened for Minnedosa with a goal from P Tottin, followed by G McIntosh and L Smith scoring for Minnedosa, and L Smith again for Russell before Mather tied it late. Referee H Gill and linesman A Simmie officiated. Penalties: Minnedosa Watson Wilson Brodie Russell Davidson Gillespie.
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Minnedosa
Russell
Russell Memorial
J. Wilson
P. Tottin
G. McIntosh
L. Smith
G. Loney
L. Pierpoint
J. Thom
Mather
Gillespie
Gillespie. Penalties: ‘Minnedosa
Watson
Wilson
Brodie
Davidson
Refree H. Gill
A. Simmie
J. Gibson
R. Poole
R. Kennedy
Glasman
Feusi
C. Wishart
L. Glasman
Thom
Pierpoint
Loney
Patterson
New Restaurant Opens In Russell
A long felt want became a reality in Russell last weekend as Smitty's Restaurant and Grill opened its doors with a ceremony and trumpet blares. Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith, proprietors, planned a quiet opening to better manage the venture. The modern eatery features blue and rose colors, a plywood dado, tile floor, fluorescent lighting, steam heating, and an all electric kitchen with a large range, refrigerator, and electric grill. A spacious room off the kitchen provides storage space.
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Russell
Smitty's Restaurant and Grill
E. Smith
Rus sell Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Feb 3
The Rus sell Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner meeting at the Queen's Hotel on Friday evening. Dinner tickets go on sale this weekend and any member not contacted may obtain one at The Banner office. Reports will cover the past year and officers will be elected with plans for 1950.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Queen's Hotel
Local Birtle skating club offers goodwill aid for instructors
An advertisement notes that payment for an instructor in Rus failed due to finances and the Birtle Figure Skating Club offers a goodwill gesture. For details contact the writer or Bob McMordie of Birtle. A school hockey tournament is planned for Saturday February 4 with draws from 10:30 am to 4 pm, inviting teams from Binscarth Poxwarren and St Lazare to clear ice for skating later.
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Russell
Birtle
Bob McMordie
School Athletic Council
Binscarth
Poxwarren
St. Lazare
Binscarth Wins Brier Play-Off
A Binscarth rink earned a district representation in the British Consols playdowns by winning the local curling rink event Saturday night. Four clubs Inglis Silverton Binscarth and Russell competed with Binscarth beating Inglis and Russell defeating Silverton before Binscarth edged Russell in the final.
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Binscarth
Brier
Inglis
Silverton
Russell
Stan Jackson
A. Litzenberg
C. Seifert
W. Werschler
W. C. Anderson
C.mcfarlane
D. Stewart
R. Coulter
Binscorth
A. Wasslen
T. Plumb
M. Yankoski
N. Cress
J. A. Burgess
G. E. Goodmanson
R. W. Kennedy
War
Manitoba Breeders Meet Set in Brandon January 31 to February 2
Officials of the Manitoba Livestock Branch announce annual meetings for Manitoba Cattle Horse Swine and Sheep Breeders Associations to be held in Brandon from January 31 to February 2. The program includes breeder and producer discussions and a special session for farm women.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Ruary
Manitoba Livestock Branch
Worthy Representatives Win or Lose at Minnedosa
Russell Intermediate hockey team shows strong play despite missing a rink for three years. They controlled the action about 75 percent of the game, but Minne dosa’s goaltending and a touch of bad luck cost them a four goal lead in the two game playdown. The squad's teamwork and speed give hope for a win this Saturday.
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Minnedosa
Russell
Former Russell residents in Winnipeg plan reunion dance
Rollie Shipley notes former Russell and district residents now in Winnipeg plan a social evening and dance at the Odd Fellows Temple on Kennedy Street. The first reunion occurred last summer at East Kildonan Park and the committee aims for at least two gatherings yearly.
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Rollie Shipley
Winnipeg
Russell
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Kennedy St
Spie ling Bonspiels Underway at Foxwarren and Langenburg
Spieling bonspiels are underway this week at Foxwarren and Langenburg with Russell rinks taking part. Foxwarren club is represented by E C Shepherd T Shipp L Lazenby and Bus Westwood. At Langenburg the two rinks feature Eddie Leifer Chas Walt Hembroff Bill Hoffman Lionel McFarlane Lorne Davidson Bill Jackson and Bob Thom.
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Foxwarren
Lansenburg
Russell
E.C. Shepherd
T. Shipp
L. Lazenby
Bus Westwood
Eddie Leifer
Chas
Walt Hembroff
Bill Hoffman
Lionel McFarlane
Lorne’ David
Bill Jackson
Bob Thom
Langenburg
No Let Up as Winter Storm Closes Roads
The harsh winter storm on Monday and Tuesday blocked sideroads and slowed main highways. A Minnesota plow delivered snow removal aid while the hockey team followed, buses ran late, and mail service was delayed. Cold continues and coal stocks are running low.
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Minnedosa
Rowdy curlers irk spectators with blocking tactics
The roar ing game of curling sees lead and Second players crowded at the front causing obstruction for spectators. Modern rink teams ignore positions and crowd just behind the house, blocking views and provoking annoyance among fans.
Back in Harness Saltcosts Hotel Ties Former Operator
Tom Gilbert, longtime hotel man, returns to work after retirement with the Laketown Hotel at Saltcosts. He earlier took over The Central in Russell in the early 1930s after coming from Hamilton Hotel, Dauphin. In 1944 he sold to G. W. Davidson, then ran a Blaine Lake hotel before spending recent months in Russell and leaving last week for Saltcosts.
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Harness
Tom Gilbert
Laketown
Saltcosts
Gilbert
Russell
Hamilton Hotel
Dauphin
Central
G.W. Davidson
Blaine Lake
Sask
Saltcoats
Prescription for a voluntary vacation note
A lighthearted remark urges taking a voluntary break from work when possible. It posits that choosing time off on one's own initiative can be cheaper than waiting for a formal medical order. The tone emphasizes self care and frugality.
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Russell-Minnedosa
C.N.R
Russell- Neepawa
Angusville
C. OF C
H. Rudoski
C. D. Best
C. Decock
Jeck Rudy
E. Leifer
Tom Kieper
George Forsythe
Tom Jackson
Laurence McKay
Earl Jackson
Ernie Fingas
J. Gray
Fred Mitschke
R. Hartung
Alex Mitschke
D. Ziprick
Jack Pritchard
R. Kendell
E. Lucyshyn
Ab. Marlett
Swan River
Russell Studio
Breeders’ Associations
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