Angusville Hosts 51 Rinks in Districts Open Bonspiel
Angusville hosts the districts second open bonspiel with 51 rinks, led by Jackson Cleland and Rusell Rusell with strong entries. Wasilka and Chomica split early wins as dozens of teams from Rossburn Binscarth and Inglis compete under ideal ice conditions and a showy opening.
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Angusville
Drosdoski
Chomica
Wasilka
Craig
J. Tomlin
G. Forrest
H. Caldwell
P. Mushumanski
M. Pawluk
M. Siwak
T. Luba
M. Chuchmuch
A. Bellows
B. Wowk
J. Tutkaluke
J. Semochko
P. Kostiuk
J. Penonzek
Western Agricultural Conference Passes Resolutions
Resolutions from the Western Agricultural Conference in Winnipeg on January 19 and 20 address finances for western farming. They urge the federal government to maintain initial payments in 1956 57, support the Canadian Wheat Board and the International Wheat Agreement, extend the Wheat Board to flax and rye, oppose Crow's Nest freight rate increases and a 10 percent domestic grain freight hike, and plan to present these resolutions in Hamilton. Membership includes Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Federation of Agriculture and United Grain Growers.
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Western Canada
Western Agricultural Conference
Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
International Wheat
The
Wheat Board
Crows Nest
Canada
of Transport Commissioners
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Hamilton
Western Agriculture Conference
Federation of Agriculture
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
United Grain Growers
Russell Leads Riding Mountain League Contest Hope
Russell’s hockey team looks set to top the Riding Mountain League after last night’s home win over Birtle with three away games remaining. They’ve posted seven wins, two ties, one loss in ten games, and claim a playoff spot among the four leaders. Red Paterson tallied a hat trick in the 6-0 win over Oak River, aided by Jack Scobie assists, while Thom earned his first shutout. Exhibition and league results included a 12-3 junior win over Kamsack and a 4-4 tie at Rivers, with Canora Mallards visiting Saturday for another exhibition tilt.
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Birtle
Russell
Rivers
Jack Thom
Nets
Oak River
Red” Paterson
Jack Scobie
Mather
Ken Wasslen
Gillespie
Adolphe J
Parabee
Dow
Kamsack
Memorial Arena
Oy Kennedy
Paterson - Scobie - Coulter
Dune Wowk rink wins local curling playoff for district rep
In Winnipeg district 19 Consols race, the Dune Wowk rink captured the local club playoff and will seek the district title this Saturday at Russell ice. Chairman Norman Braendle outlined the draw with matchups including Dropmore versus Shellmouth Inglis versus Russell Endcliffe versus Millwood Silverton versus Binscorth and Rossburn versus Angusville. Winners advance to a district playoff to determine the eastern district challenger for Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Dune Wowk
Inglis
Russell Ice
Norman Braendle
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Russell
Endcliffe
Millwood
Silverton
Binscorth
Rossburn
Angusville
Knox United Shows Membership Gain
Knox United Church held its annual meeting on January 23 with J. A. Burgess chairing. Despite a decline in general receipts, finances were sound and the year regarded as satisfactory with a net membership gain of 18. Officers elected included A. G. Smellie as treasurer and envelope steward, J. A. Burgess as assistant envelope steward, R. C. Smellie as congregational secretary, C. E. Whiter and C. C. Graham as trustees, plus re-election of R. S. Clement, J. D. Robertson, Lyle Schwaim, K. Kollman and B. Garnett to the board of stewards.
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Knox United Church
J. A. Burgess
A. G. Smellie
Driver Suspensions Rise 17 Percent in 1955 Report
The Registrar of Motor Vehicles R B Baillie releases a year end statement showing total suspensions up 17 percent from 5 507 to 6 542 between 1954 and 1955. Convictions for failing to produce a pink card fall 25 percent while driving while impaired remains the leading suspension cause.
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Ane
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
R. B. Baillie
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Broken Even on Local Ice as Russell Triumphs
Russell powered to an 8-1 victory while Canova fell 7-6 in a tight local ice contest. Saturday’s schedule opens with the Bantams facing a Rossburn team as a precursor to the late Intermediate fixture. Games begin at 7 o clock.
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Russell
Canova
Bantams
Rossburn
National Health Week Gets Under Way in Manitoba
The Hon. R. W. Bend, Minister of Health and Public Welfare, proclaims National Health Week January 29 to February 4 to raise awareness of available health services. He notes 68 percent covered by local services, 78 hospitals province wide, and progress against diphtheria, smallpox, and whooping cough. He urges renewed effort to use facilities and continue improving physical and mental well being.
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R. W. Bend
Minnster of Health and Public Welfare
Bond
Manitoba
Russell Calf Club Holds First Meeting in 1956
The Russell 4 H Calf Club opened 1956 with 14 members at the municipal office. Vice president Jim Kieper chaired as members gave impromptu speeches on calves and agriculture. Leader Alwyn Coulter reviewed work, with Keith McComb among attendees. Next meeting set for February 13 at the municipal office with films.
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Jim Kieper
Alwyn Coulter
Keith McComb
Local Agrep
Manitoba Dairy Convention Speakers Named for 1st Annual Meeting
US speakers will headline the Manitoba Dairy Association convention to be held February 21 to 23 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel Winnipeg. Dr Edwin E Helzer of Wisconsin and Dr Paul H Tracy of Illinois headline sessions with multiple talks. Awards over 1000 dollars will be given for butter cheese and ice cream contests.
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United States
Manitoba Dairy Association
Edwin E. Helzer
University of Wisconsin
Paul H. Tracy
University of Illinois
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Winnipeg
Dairy Manufacturers’ Association
Manitoba Cheese Manufacturers’ Association
Dairy Cattle Breeders’ Association
Dairy Industry
Canada
D. B. Goodwillie
Ottawa
C. J. W. Shugge
R. W. Morrison
Toronto
Grant
Apathy Acknowledged In Memorial Rink Hockey Night
A letter criticizes a high school hockey game at Memorial rink calling the players bloodthirsty combatants and blaming junior teams for lack of support. The writer condemns the display as unsporting and urges better conduct to restore community backing.
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Memorial
Foxwarren
Russell
Hime
Warriors
Snowden
Crerar
Ellis
Mansell
Thorpe
Hay
Bamford
Falloon
Symkin
Coulter
Sabeski
Pettitt
Genaille
Vinnell
Billingsley
Clement
Eshelby
Flett
Glasman
Moffatt
Inglis
Tom Thumbs
Binscarth
Memorial Rink
Eight ender debate and ship sale appear in local notes
The column revisits an eight ender misprint corrected by Jack McKinnon in a novelty bonspiel. It also notes Manitoba's 87 single member seats may be trimmed by an independent commission and laments the potential calibre of future legislators. A 36 year old liner Samaria sold for scrap is recalled, as are early spring hints and a crow sighting near Madill Siding.
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Jack McKinnon
Manitoba
Samaria
Rivers
Henry Ross
Madill Siding
Wee Winner Daryl Fingas Wins Again in Inglis Draw
A young participant from Inglis, Daryl Fingas, won again in a regular Saturday night draw. He collected $10.20, marking his second consecutive win in this age group.
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Daryl Fingas
Inglis
Russell Home and School Association Meeting Held
The Russell Home and School Association held a very interesting meeting Tuesday night. A complete report will be published in our next issue.
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Russell Home and School Association
Nour
This Is Not A Free Country, Rural Scene Reflection
In early Canada before World War I democracy allowed more individual liberty within national laws. War redirected freedoms to preserve the nation, but postwar peace did not restore all rights. Governments grow by seizing vote power, shaping livelihood access and personal growth under public welfare.
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Canada
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Margetts
Bellows
Jackson
Siwak
Moulson
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McTavish
Pawluk
Mitchell
Mushuman
Robinson
Chaytor
Silewich
Wilson
Prokapany
Senko
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Whyte
Bus Westwood
Caldwell
Low
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G. Ferguson
Osta
Silvius
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Shepherd
Baird
Cormack
Way
Kostiuk
Mushumanski
V. Ferguson
Tomlin
Beliows
Pradhnuk
Clabley
Forrest
Carson
Propopany
Switzer
Ostapowich
Beswatherick
Cook
Pawtuk
Chemica
Bill Westwood
Major
Maydaniuk
Lorne Schwalm
Smysniuk
Kaskin
Clableyzer
Smysniak
J. Crerar
G. Phizscklea
A. Woods
R. Barrett
E. Lowe
W. Burnett
R. Johnson
H. Murray
F. Cook
A. Pash
L Joyce
T. Johnson
G. Robinson
L. Robinson
V. Robinson
B. Murray
L Kien
Com Tron
R. Doubleday
C. Selina
E Aes
bin Silverton
W. Moffatt
R. Carley
R. Whyte
E. Cochrane V. Ferguson
G. Keating
A. Coulter
S. Durrat
Agric
Sack Scobie
Barry Coulter
Bill Chernoff
Bob Wasslen
Jim Gillespie
L. Parabee
Jack Dow
Nick Parasiuk
Jack Mather
Ernie Woodhouse
Don Adolphe
Larry Glasman
Knox United
National Health Week
Russell Calf Club
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