Class Prizes Awarded In Collegiate Auditorium Ceremony
Prize awards marked Friday afternoon as students from grades 1 to 8 received book prizes for progress. Trustee Vern Warman presented awards with teachers assisting. Harvey Craig received the Crystal Rebekah Lodge trophy for general proficiency in Grade 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Robinson
Arlene Howel
Don DeMontigny
Donna Nield
Freddie Clement
Betty Stevens
Donna Oman
Brian Pettitt
Shirley Olson
Don Sanderson
Faye
M. Skrupa
Linda McNaughton
A. Andres
Miss Jeffs
Pioneering Horticulturist Dr Skinner Featured On Country Calendar
CBW TV crew interviewed Dr F L Skinner at Skinner's Nursery about his lifelong work with plants for northern climates. His hardy lilacs, Siberian Elm, and imported cultivars gained international recognition, with features arranged for Winnipeg on August 10 and Yorkton on August 17, 1943, and potential national broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Moore
Stan Westaway
CBW! “Tv
F. L. Skinner
Skinner
Dropmore
Han
Dr. Skinner
Prairie
Winnipeg
Yorkdon
Canada
Beaverlodge
Alta
California
Harbin
Manchuria
Japan
Tibet
Sweden
Finland
U.S.A
China
Turkestan
Russia
No Banner Next Week Due to Fair Week
The Banner will not publish the week after next during fair week. Advertisers and others wanting announcements in the following issue must have them submitted by noon Tuesday, July 5.
Glasman Herd Dominates Red River Ex Aberdeen Anguses
Glasman Herd and C. E. Glasman & Sons swept the Aberdeen-Angus class at Red River Ex, winning land and reserve championships in bulls and females except the tenor champion bull. In Souris, Watson Dunn & Son Herefords led their class last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nipeg
C. E. Glasman & Sons
Souris
Watson Dunn & Son
Banner County Fastball Playoff Plan Set Amid Close Race
The Banner County fastball league nears playoffs with Giants atop after beating Legion. Elks, Farmers, and Nields contest upcoming games as officials announce a two out of three format for top teams and sudden death matches for middle seeds. Rockets win Saltcoats event, top prize claimed by Russell squad among 24 entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Giants
Legion
Elks
Clements
Clements and Nields
Farmers
Giants and Nields
Russell Rockets
Saltcoats
Rockets
Wymer
Inglis Royals
Dauphin Kings
Hamton
Harvey Craig Wins General Proficiency Award
Harvey Craig won the annual General Proficiency Award from Cry stal Rebekah Lodge No 49 for grade eight. In remarks, Mr Skrupa praised him as an excellent scholar with a splendid attitude toward schoolwork and peers, noting the shield in the grade VIII classroom as his enduring reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No
Harvey Craig
Skrupa
Harvey
Cash-O Sponsorship Skewed by Cash Awards Night
Elks sponsored Cash-O event last Thursday in Memorial arena paid out cash prizes across nine games. First prize 1000 dollars was split among Mrs. Jack Wilson Russell Miss L. Wilson and A M. Johnson. many others won 100, 200, or 500 dollars. Door prize went to Mrs. Jean Russell and Pot of Gold to Tom Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selsgirth
Chas. Mushumanski
Angusville
Dick Thiesen
Inlis
Ann Zimmer
Russell
John Mydan
Haas
Sask
Theevening
Jack Wilson
L. Wilson
St. Lazare
M. Johnson
Langenburg
G. W. Davidson
H. Muir
Mertens
Sifton
Mike
Nychuk
Vista
Ruth Rogers
Joe Skavinski
Oakburn
Bob Jackson
Jean Russell
Tom Dale
Deepest sympathy for Mrs Bill Angus family
Silverton notes a large gathering to honor the late Mrs Bill Angus. Mentions visits by Mrs John Brown of Birtle and G W Coulter, plus relatives and friends. Reports 4-H participants Jim Kieper and Angus Coulter at Brandon fair, Angus placing second in Portage plowing. Many local travelers and holiday visits listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Angus
John Brown
Birtle
G. W. Coulter
Gavin Coulter
Clarkleigh
Man
Jim Kieper
Angus Coulter
Brandon Fair
Angus
Portage
Gordon “Sim
Winnipeg
Sim
G. E. Fraser
Jim Cochrane
Ted Phillips
Jim
Barbara
Ethel
Patricia Coulter
Joan
I Jim Bowels
Unity
Sask
N. A. Robertson
Es Rutherford
Minnedosa
Flin Flon
Bill Moffatt
Bredenburg
E. H Cochrane
Neil McFadyen
Connie
Richard
W. L. Keating’s
Grant Evans
Dewar Lake
Grant
A. Evans
Bruce Evans
Alwyn Coulter
Mervin Dunn
Skan River
Max Evans
Miles
Winone Keating
Margaret Keating
Evans
Alwyn Coulters
Joan Bowers
Bradnon Fair
Big Choice In Celebrating Canada’s 91st Birthday
Celebrations across the district marked Canada’s 91st birthday with family picnics at Silver Beach and a Russell Band procession to Birtle. Elks organized kiddie activities while sports events drew crowds from Saltcoats Langenburg and Swan River. A provincial exhibition at Brandon attracted strong turnout.
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Canada
Canson
Russell
Silver Beach
Elks
Aumber
Saltcoats
Langenburg Sports
Swan River
Brandon
Judges Tour In Beauty Contest Across Province
August brings a judging tour as four gentlemen assess fruit and vegetable gardens lawns and general orderliness in urban and rural sites. F J Weir N McKay F W Rice A C Ferguson lead a panel evaluating home grounds in Greater Winnipeg Brandon Portage Dauphin and other centres with a single farm grounds contest for farmsteads of any size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Weir
Association
N. ©. McKay
Department of Agriculture
F. W. Rice
Winnipeg Horticultural Society
A. C. Ferguson
University of Manitoba
Agriculture
Winnipeg
Brandon
Portage
Dauphin
Manitoba Seeks US Food Aid to Ease Fodder Crisis
Manitoba moves to import livestock feed from the United States as drought and frost threaten hay and pastures. Hon. C. L. Shuttleworth has contacted Washington officials while surveys map available fodder in surplus Manitoba regions. Outlook for winter fodder is critical, with possible herd reductions in the most affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmanwova
Ouewis
U.S
Manitoba
Hon. C. L. Shuttleworth
Washington
Ottawa
Russell's Big Event Two Weeks Away Fair and races set for July 17 18
Russell Agricultural Society prepares for a two day fair with harness racing running races fastball and chariot events. CKY Caravan is slated for grandstand attractions and Memorial Hall dances. Gayland Shows will provide midway amusements and local groups run concessions while show rings and exhibit hall draw visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell and
Roblin
CKY
Memorial Hall
Machinery Row
Gayland
Grace Lutheran Ladies June Meeting Report
Grace Lutheran Women held a June meeting noting church in China under Communist rule with pastors needing prior sermon approval. Miss Doris Schulz of Hay Lake is bound for Malaya with United Lutheran Church in America, commissioned June 1 and sailing June 20 for four years. A rally at Wibank, Sask drew 100 plus attendees. Frances Dysinger spoke at Bethany Inglis June 18. July gathering to be hosted by Mrs. Phyllis Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Oswald
Malaya
Doris Schulz
Hay Lake
Alberta
Foreign Mission Service
United Lutheran Church In America
Greenland
Ley Mountains
Freda Zimmer
U.lc.w
Wibank
Sask
Cubs Sell Drinks to Raise Funds Before Holidays
Eighteen Cubs worked around the rink last Thursday evening selling soft drinks. Net profit neared forty dollars for the Pack. Thanks go to W Kieper L Johnson K McComb and Mr Stanley CNR agent for their help. Cubs resume in September as Akela and Bagheera wish all a safe, fun break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
W. Kieper
L. Johnson
K. McComb
Mr. Stanley
CNR
Akela
Bagheera
Funeral Today for Ian Sanderson at Knox United Church
Funeral services are held this afternoon for Ian Sanderson six who died after a two year illness. The service will be at Knox United Church at 2 pm with burial in Russell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian MacKay Sanderson
Knox United Church
Russell Cemetery
Chamber To Host Teachers Tour Stop in Russell
The Manitoba Teachers Tour visits Russell on Saturday July 1. The Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon at noon for the visitors and provide a three hour stop over to tour the town and hear about district points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Community Notes From Angusville And Area
Local column lists July birthdays for residents including Mrs H Pettitt Mrs Sara Boles and several others with dates from July 1 to July 26. Mentions visits from Vancouver and Winnipeg relatives plus wedding reception attendance Kalynuk Marchuk in Carlyle and local travel between Neepawa Melville and Crawford districts. Notes on charity drive deadlines WMS overseas relief and sympathy for the Angus family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Sors
Ratcliffe
Dale
Winnipeg Beach
Peter Parches
Mildred
Walter Kurbis
Carlyle
Nick Olynk
Neepawa
Sam Wowk
Vancouver
Kawka
Metro
Emerson Strong
Winnipeg
E. Ferguson
Melville, Sask
Gordon
Mary Keller
Tom Hyra
Helen
WMS
Caldwell
Martha ‘Angus
J. Nat
Paul Decorby
McAuley
Man
E. Paquet
Mike Parabec
Henry Kalasiuk
Ukrainian Hall
Frances Swit
Dan Penonzek
Cracknell
Joe Ashey
Birdtail, Man
Bergunda
Vistors
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Glasman
Red River
Silverton
Mr. and Mrs. E. Keating
Celenascra Impelsarchatapec
Aga
Irs
Main
Chuaren
Sol Banks
Grace Lutheran
Ian Sanderson
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