Russell Public School Grades 1 to 9 Promotions
Closing exercises Friday June 27 marked the end of a year for nearly 200 students at Russell Public School and Collegiate. Principal C C Foster and School Board Chairman W E Fenton presided as awards honored students with notable improvements and many were promoted through Grade levels with exams completed and report cards issued.
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Russell
W. E. Fenton
C.C. Foster
Lehentag
Graeme Spear
Elaine Jackson
Larry Wagner
Marlene Dressler
Vernon Burston
Peggy Witty
Ronald Smith
Lynne Sparrow
Richard Zwicker
Velma Vinnell
David
Mary Freier
Jack Clement
Wanda Wornesky
Chester Crellin
Irene Halewski
Keith Murdock
Eileen Germaine
Allan Robinson
Russell Public School
Nine New Members Added at Knox Church
On Sunday June 29 at the comchurch Knox welcomed nine new members bringing total new members to 51 in nine months. Mr Jack McKinnon spoke for the congregation while Rev W G Zwicker led the service. Joining by profession of faith were Mr and Mrs Leslie A Davidson Mr and Mrs Albert A Steinwalt and others. Those transferred included Mr and Mrs John M Dunsmore Mrs Seymour F Stevens and Mr and Mrs Donald H Young. The service featured a quartet: Margaret Vinnell Ruth Hyde Marjorie Galatuik and Donelda Robinson.
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Com- Church
Jack McKinnon
W. G. Zwicker
Leslie A. Davidson
Albert’ A. Steinwalt
John M. Dunsmore
Seymour F. Stevens
Donald H. ‘Young
Margaret Vinnell
Ruth Hyde
Marjorie Galatuik
Donelda Robinson
Holiday Attracts Many To Beach
The Russell Fiks hosted a large crowd of holidayers at Silver Beach on Dominion Day for their annual picnic. Water sports drew interest with pole walkers and canoe tipping. Races, a bingo booth, milk bottle spill, and other attractions entertained guests, while the Elks added a children's water slide. Alex Juba of Angusville caught the day’s heaviest fish at four pounds ten ounces. Mrs. J. Burgess had the nearest guess. Jean Burgundy won a tent and Sam McBride a camp store prize, with a pavilion dance featuring the Harmony Kings to end the day.
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Russell Fiks
Silver Beach
The
Elks
Alex Juba
Angusville
Mother's Union Honors Member With Presentation
Mrs D Goddard received an illuminated Mothers Union Prayer in recognition of seven years enrolling members. The presentation occurred at Mrs H R Dicketts home last Thursday, with Mrs Pettitt senior officiating and Mrs Dicketts assisted by Mrs Enoch. Regular business followed as members shared brief remarks.
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Mothers’ Union
D. Goddard
H. R. Dicketts
Pettitt, Snr
Seventeen Boys Enter Camp At Silver Beach
Seventeen boys from Russell and Inglis attend the Elks camp at Silver Beach this week under the Riwanis Club sponsorship. Jerry Mal of Oakburn teaches swimming with Rev. Proefer of Inglis present now and Rev. Zwicker of Russell joining next week. Russell boys include Brent Kinney Ronald Smith Ricky Margetts Mervin Hiller Wesley Schwalm Richard Zwick Kent Warman Terry Waddell Tod Billingsley Gary Patterson Wayne Jackson. next week Lucas Pacey Larry Barker and Ronald Astbury join.
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Russell
Inglis
Elks
Silver Beach
Riwanis Club
Jerry Mal
Oakburn
Rev. Proefer
Rev. Zwicker
Brent Kinney
Ronald Smith
Ricky Margetts
Mervin Hiller
Wesley Schwalm
Richard Zwick
Kent Warman
Terry Wa
Not a Drop Wasted at Red Cross Clinics
Not a drop of blood donated goes unused. Blood is processed into plasma within two weeks, then supplied to the armed forces, used in civilian hospitals in Canada, or stockpiled for national emergencies.
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Red Cross
Canada
Canada launching HMCS Comox minesweeper in Victoria
The Royal Canadian Navy unveils its first new mine countermeasures vessel in Victoria British Columbia the HMCS Comox. The ship in aluminum plank form represents the start of three minesweepers under construction in the Victoria area and signals a rapid expansion of the fleet.
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Royal Canadian Navy
Victoria
Comox
U G G President Visits Russell Kiwanis Club
United Grain Growers officials led by J E Brownlee visited the Russell district for a luncheon with the Kiwanis Club. Brownlee spoke on the International Wheat Agreement and its implications, comparing it to an insurance policy with price guarantees, noting U S subsidies and a tense renewal outlook for 1953.
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United Grain Growers Ltd
Russell Kiwanis Club
J. E. Brownlee
Calgary
Brownlee
Fred Dickenson
Ield
Winnieg
H. A. Oman
M. Wilcox
Russell
UGG
London
F.O.B
United States
J. A. Burgess
Kiwanis Club
W. W. W. Wilson
Teacher Training Course Expanded at Brandon College
Brandon College adds a teacher training course as part of Manitoba education expansion. The program will incorporate the University of Manitoba diploma in education, broadening learning fields and extending the Western Manitoba educational service.
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Brandon College
Manitoba
Brandon
Western Manitoba Educational Service
University of Manitoba
Police To Assist In Parking Problem In Russell
Town Council and RCMP will patrol main business streets on Saturdays to ease parking in Russell. Meeting led by Mayor Mather discussed utility man hire Cliff Russell, by laws for sales to Ralph Robinson John M McKinnon and Mike Elkin, and a culvert repair request to Canadian Pacific. Accounts totaling $1137.91 approved. Court of Revision for Electors' Roll 1982 held after meeting.
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Russell
RCMP
Mather
Cross
Burgess
Margetts
Cliff Russell
Ralph Robinson
John M. McKinnon
Mike Elkin
Canadian Pacific Railway
Deaf Association condemns beggar rackets across Canada
The Canadian Association of the Deaf denounces organized groups traveling coast to coast begging as a racket. They state these beggars are not sponsored by the association, urge public refusal to support them, and affirm that Deaf Canadians are self supporting, educated, and capable of good jobs.
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The
Canadinntion of the Deaf
Canada
Canadian Association of the West
Canadian Association of the Deaf
Public Speaking Contest in Russell July 11
Aneniwans Cup sponsors a public speaking contest on July 11 at 8 pm in Russell United Church in cooperation with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Open to 4 H Club members aged 10 to 21, the topic is The Conservation of Natural Resources of Manitoba. The contest aims to raise public opinion on soil water forests minerals wildlife and to improve rural urban relations. The winner may advance to a final by Winnipeg Kiwanis Club.
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Russell
Manitoba Department of Agriculture, Extension Service
Russell United Church
Pam
Manitoba
Kiwanis Club of
Winnipeg
Russell Fair Weekend Draws Diverse Local Festivities
Neighboring towns host sports days and water events drawing crowds to Birtle Langenburg Saltcoats and Silver Beach. Ralph Zimmer wins chariot race with Norman McLennan second. softballers split games. The Banner plans a July fair booster section and notes no issues during fair week.
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Silver Beach
Russell
Birtle
Langenburg
Saltcoats
Elks
Norman McLennan
Ralph Zimmer
Vart
Virden Approves Waterworks and Sewerage Plan
In Virden on Wednesday a large turnout of 566 ballots was cast from 715 eligible voters. Of these, 401 voted yes and 165 voted no, approving the waterworks and sewerage installation.
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Virden
Wednesay
Trout festival draws anglers to Flin Flon for big prize car
The Flin Flon trout festival attracted visitors and fishermen seeking the week’s largest catch. Rumors center on Fred Constable of Flin Flon possibly piloting the new car after two 37 pound trout. Also seen on the fishing expedition were Mr and Mrs Frank Jones, Mr and Mrs Chas McFarlane, Mr and Mrs Alex Craig, Alex Chesky, Fred Rice and his son.
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Flin Flon
Fred Constable
Frank Jones
Chas. McFarlane
Alex Craig
Alex Chesky
Fred Rice
Inglis to Hold Annual Sports for New Community Ice Ring
Inglis community prepares for next week’s sports day sponsored by the Inglis Community Club. The event aims to raise funds for a new rink and calls on local residents to contribute as much as possible.
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Inglis
W I Honors Member At Afternoon Tea
Members of the Russell Women's Institute hosted a tea at Mrs. A. G. Smellie's home to honor Mrs. J. E. Forsyth who departs for Souris. Mrs. Forsyth received a WAL pin as president Mrs. T. Kieper praised her work. Mrs. Verne Warrian reported on the provincial convention in Winnipeg.
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J. E. Forsyth
Souris
Russell Women’s Institute
A. G. Smellie
Forsyth
T. Kieper
Institute
Verne Warrian
Winnipeg
Collision Wrecks Car Involving Louis Berk And Fred Hanke
Louis Berk sustained facial bruises and a leg injury after his car collided with Fred Hanke's truck at a crossroad northeast of town on Saturday morning. The vehicle Berk was driving sustained considerable damage in the impact.
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Louis Berk
Iso
Fred Hanke
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