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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
1
Russell Intermediates host Melville’s Billionaires in a Saturday night game at Russell Memorial Rink. No tickets sold. adults 50 cents. A used car from Robertson Brothers and another from the Rand for it are to be awarded between periods to a fan with a numbered ticket.
On Monday February far and near will converge on Russell for the Annual Curling Bonspiel. Three new trophies donated by F Clement & Sons Robertson Brothers and Smellie Bros boost a strong lineup with six events and prize money totaling 2000. Entries close 8 pm February 9 with local skips urged to enter as club rinks are not automatically entered.
Three land sale by-laws were approved at the January 24 Russell Town Council session led by Mayor Mather with full council present. The deeds include portions of blocks and plans sold to Carl Mantie Mathilda Ziprick and E. C. Shepherd. Accounts totaling 14072 were approved for payment.
Nearly 100 farmers attended a meeting in Angusville hall on Wednesday January 23 to hear Herbert Schulz, president of the Grandview local of the Manitoba Farmers' Union. John Stefanishyn led as chairman. Schulz reported the union’s growth to 225 lodges and membership rising from 6000 to about 20000. He outlined this year’s program and urged full farmer organization to achieve promised goals.
Commercial vegetable growers and home gardeners will meet in Winnipeg February 12 to 15 for the 54th annual convention of the Manitoba Horticultural Association, announced by F. J. Weir, Provincial Horticulturist.
A Burns dinner at United Church basement in Russell celebrated the poet with turkey and trimmings. Mayor Andrew Mather praised Burns, readers performed poems, a Hieland Fling danced, and the Knox Church Senior Choir sung Burns’ songs. Proceeds support a Home for Senior Citizens in Neepawa.
His Excellency Field Marshal Viscount Alexander of Tunis K G accepts the first Golden Keystone Award from the Boys' Clubs of Canada for outstanding service to the movement and welfare of Canadian youth during his stay in Canada.
The 1951 year at Christ Anglican Church saw major upgrades including a new heating system basement renovations and new carpet. Church activities and committees reported strong progress with officers elected such as Jas Eshelby as Rector's Warden H M Rutar as People's Warden and H R Dicketts as treasurer. An Evening Auxiliary lunch followed the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Philip Nerbas of Endcliffe and Dropmore districts celebrated their 65th anniversary at their MacNutt Sask home on Friday January 18. He is 88 she 82 and their family includes 11 of 17 children, 54 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Born in Austria they came to Canada in 1899. A crowd joined relatives and friends and a collection was taken for the Lutheran Hour.
The Daily Press notes the Manitoba Liberal Association held its annual event in Winnipeg but reports lack of coverage and few local delegates or supporters from the district. The piece questions delegate selection and warns the rally call may fade if voter engagement declines.
A Winnipeg family found 36 cents in a gobbler's gizzard after a Sunday meal honoring daughter Mary. Eleven worn coins—one dime, four nickels, six pennies—were tucked inside, a quirky birthday surprise in place of cake money.
Geo A Allen refused bounty last week for trapped animals as they were nonnative and no payment provision existed. Trapper Pete Ducharme delivered Arctic foxes west of Binscarth, described as white and the size of a large Persian cat. The open bonspiel donors apologize to W W Wilson for omitting his name from the donor list and pledge to correct the error.
A large Saturday crowd filled the rink signaling community support for a strong home team. The article invites more fans to attend next Saturday when Melville provides the opposition, promising an engaging game.
Rev W G Zwicker installed the 1952 WMS officers at the annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the Manse. Reports showed year’s work accomplished and the allocation reached. Four study books were read and the World Day of Prayer was set for February 29 in collaboration with Christ Anglican Church. Officers named: President Mrs A G Smellie, Vice President Mrs T Cairns, Recording Secretary Mrs R Coulter, Treasurer Mrs C C Graham, Christian Stewardship Mrs J A Kieper, Literary Secretary Mrs Gallagher. assistants Mrs Len Davidson and Mrs Ackroyd.
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