School Closing Exercises and Public Grades Promotion List
The document shows closing exercises and a public grades promotion list with awards by grade and names of students. Recipients include Roberta Cochrane Jack Pettitt Vivian Vinnell John Derkatch Gail Page Bacry Coulter Elizabeth Dressler Roy Pettitt Betty Kennedy Gor don McFall Delores Ross Nestor Halowski Doreen Way Ronald Flett Graeme Forsyth Pearl Diamond Eunice Crellin Walter Weir Margaret Smith Richard Cooke and others advancing through Grades IV V VI VII VIII IX with numerous named students and conditional entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Leiter
Verne Rosnoski
Roberta Cochrane
Jack Pettitt
Vivian Vinnell
John| Derkatch
Gail Page
Bacry
Coulter
Elizabeth Dressler
Roy Pettitt
Betty Kennedy
Gordon McFall
Delores Ross
Nestor Halowski
Margaret Berg
Frank Clement
Marilyn Fenton
Ronald Flett
Roy Flett
Maynard Garritty
Terry Lazenby
Jamie Langford
Jack Lee
Rodney Rowley
Wesley Schwolm
Richard Shipp
Lynn Sparrow
Kent Warian
Terry Waddell
Doreen Way
Nestor ‘Zemlisk
Michael Zurawell
Tod Billingsley
Arthur Birstow
Wilma Cusitar
Laurence de Montigny
Doreen Dilts
Eldon Dimond
Thelma Dressler
Frank Eshelby
Paul Fadyshen
David Frier
Deanna Genaille
Shirley Halwas
Clare Jackson
Wayne Jackson
Corinne Man
Adeline Misztur
Robert Paterson
Gordon Rutar
Adolphe Sabeski
Velma Vinnell
Evie Wishart
Bill Stewart Injured In Vehicle Crash
Bill Stewart received three broken ribs and facial bruises after his panel truck collided with a Langen ees care and Binscarth on No 4 highway Friday evening. He was taken to Sacred Heart hospital. The other driver was unhurt. fire destroyed the truck but stock mostly saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
Bill Stewart
Langenees Care
Binscarth
No. 4
Bill
Sacred Heart Hospital
Victor Setter Dies After Long Illness
Funeral service for Victor Setter was held at Knox United Church with Rev. G. W. Zwicker in charge. Setter died June 20 at Sacred Heart hospital after a long illness. Born in Russell 59 years ago, he lived here with his sister Mrs. W Needham for years and was ill since December. Survived by three sisters Mrs. Needham Ruby, Mrs. J. Fraser Dora of New Westminster, Mrs. H. Brown Mildred of Bowser, and five brothers Milton Minneapolis John Hanty Melvin Victoria Earl Toronto Ernest Atikokan. Parents Andrew and Mrs. Setter predeceased him. Many friends attended. organist Mrs. E. C. Sanderson and the senior choir sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Setter
Knox United Church
G. W. Zwicker
Mr. Setter
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
W. Needham
Needham
Ruby
J. Fraser
Dora
New Westminster
H. Brown
Mildred
Bowsman
Milton
Minneapolis
John
Hanty
Melvin
Victoria
Earl
Toronto
Ernest
Atikokan
Andrew Setter
E. C. Sanderson
Lord Is
Winnipeg Visitors and Funeral Attends Note Local Activity
Miss Elsie Davidson of Winnipeg visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. W Shell and family from Winnipeg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. P Cohan. Miss Sheila Stuart learned of her niece's death in Nipawin and left Wednesday for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Davidson
Winnipeg
Mrs. W. Shell and Family
P. Cohan
Sheila Stuart
Nipawin
Russell couple welcomes a son in Vancouver
Mr and Mrs Doug las W Russell of 3456 Pt Grey Road Vancouver welcomed a son, Jeffrey Douglas, on June 23 1951 in a local hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Russell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Douglas W. Russell
Grey ‘Ra
Vancouver
Jeffrey Douglas
Russell School Receives Sports Equipment Award
The Russell School and director of physical training Mr. V. J. Rosnoski are highlighted after being chosen as the inspectorate’s top example in physical training. The Strathcona Trust Committee of Manitoba funds an award of sports equipment for the winning school district in each division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
V. J. Rosnoski
Strathcona Trust Committee
Manitoba
Rosnnski
Elks Host Dominion Day Activities at Silver Beach
July 1 at Silver Beach featured Elks of Rus sell organizing a family day with children races a Elks Legion ball game a fishing contest won by Mr. Sawyer a flag pole dedication and Union Jack raise Rev C W J Salmon spoke on the flag's meaning. Prizes went to Mrs R Berg Mrs A Craig Mrs C J Maher and Art Kinney. Norman Braendle helped with sound and a dance closed the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks of Russell
Silver Beach
Elks and
Legion
Sawyer
C. W. J. Salmon
A. G. Smellie
The
Russell Elks
R. Berg
A. Craig
C. J. Maher
Art Kinney
Norman Braendle
Summer Camp Gets Underway at Silver Beach
The Elks Camp at Silver Beach opens with 21 Russell boys arriving for a two week session. Geo. Smellie Jr of Winnipeg directs activities while Mrs. H. Pettitt ensures meals. An open house for parents is planned by Russell Kiwanis on Sunday July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Silver Beach
Geo. Smellie, Jr
Winnipeg
H. Pettitt
Russell
Gary Patterson
Nathan Fenton
Daryl Halvas
Tack Glasman
Jack Clement
Arthur Birstow
Gary Dimond
Eldon J. Dimond
Frank Shelby
Donald Eshelby
Gordon McFall
Floyd McFall
Adolphe Sebaski
Tod Billingsley
Wayne Jackson
Clare Jackson
Earl Berg
Roy Pettitt
Evie Wishart
Lawrence de Montigny
Lanny Leifer
Gordon Garrity
Donald Billingsley
Maynard Garrity
Kiwanis Club
Vacation breaks for busy workers and healthy aging
If you are a busy worker it isn’t wise to skip vacation. A man who boasts he never takes a day off won’t pave the way for a healthy old age. Rest and scenery refresh the body and prepare workers for another year.
Flin Flon Band Delayed Arrives for City Concert
The Flin Flon Band drew a warm reception but bus engine trouble delayed them past eight. The program started at 8 30 with band numbers baton twirling by five majorettes and dance acts plus a comic act The Little German Band. The party stayed with local host families and left for Brandon the next morning to perform at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Grain Company Official Retires After Forty Years Service
Joh McQuarrie, longtime United Grain Growers official, was honored by agents and officials at a June 20 gathering in Elks hall Russell. W Lamenby chaired. Winnipeg figures George Layng and W A Bremer attended. McQuarrie started with the 1 A G G in 1911 and led the division from 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh McQuarrie
United Grain Growers Organzation
Elks? Hall
Russell
W. Lamenby
George Layng
Winnipeg
W. A. Bremer
Minnedosa
Yorkton
McQuarrie
J. A. McKinnon
Gladstone McQuarrie
Bremer
Minchy Hay
Foxwarren
Oman
Letellier
New United Minister Reaches Knox Church Area
Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Zwicker arrived from Swan River and moved into the Knox United Church Manse with their children Babe Richard Linda and Mrs. Zwicker's mother Mrs. M. Hall. They plan a July holiday trip to Halifax to visit Mr Zwickers mother. Zwicker led Knox services on Sunday with Rev J Ray Anderson of Binscarth to cover the rest of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Zwicker
Swan River
Knox United Church Manse
Babe
Richard
Linda
Timber Wolf Killed Near Town for $10 Bounty
Steve Walchuk reported to the RM of Russell office on Tuesday morning to collect a ten dollar bounty and said he killed the wolf with his car on No 31 highway near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Walchuk
RM. of
Russell
Clement & Sons Take Over Pat's Motors
Clement and Sons expand holdings in Russell by purchasing Pat's Motors next to their display lot. W. J. Patterson becomes shop foreman at the main garage. George Sparrow moves to Pat's Motors to lead the staff with Cliff Bell and Len Loney joining in early month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clement & Sons
Russell
Pat's Motors
W. J. Patterson
Clement
George Sparrow
Cliff Bell
Len Loney
Horticult Society Re Elects Officers
The Russell Horticultural Society held a re organization meeting at the Elks hall with 32 gardeners. Dr. F L Skinner presided as president, G Ledingham vice president, E W Robertson secretary-treasurer, and a list of directors. The program featured films on wind breaks insect life and soil erosion. Door prizes went to three members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Horticultural Society
Elks’ Hall
F. L. Skinner
G. Ledingham
E. W. Robertson
D. Harrison
J. A. Burgess
J. G. Kippan
Skinner
P. Gooda
Call for united farmer representation in Manitoba policy debates
The piece compares three Manitoba farmer groups with divergent views and calls for a single strong organization to guide government agricultural policy. It notes conflicting conventions, the MAC MFU and MFPA as examples, and suggests a united front is needed to influence legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Solomon
MAC
Mf.u
M.F.P.A
Russell Game and Fish Picnic at Silver Beach
Russell Game and Fish Association members and families gather at Silver Beach for the annual picnic. Fishing talk may dominate but prizes await those who prove it, with kiddie races boat rides and hot coffee for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Game and Fish Association
Silver Beach
Oil Story Counts Imperial Oil Well Depth at 2650 Feet
The Oil Story reports drilling operations on Imperial Oil Madeline No 1 reaching 2650 feet depth by end of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil Madeline
Attendance prizes awarded at Silver Beach dances
Attendance prizes at Silver Beach dances were collected by Russell residents over the weekend. Bob Thom won the $25 door prize at the midnight frolic on Sunday and Mrs. R. C. Smellie won the $5 prize on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Russell
Bob Thom
R. C. Smellie
Two Provinces Protect Against Raw Milk in Canada
Health League of Canada finds only Ontario and Saskatchewan require pasteurization in designated areas while other provinces show mixed or voluntary pasteurization. Estimates show Ontario 99 percent of milk sold is pasteurized. Nova Scotia 82 percent in towns. Manitoba 115 to 70 percent consumed pasteurized. Alberta communities use bylaws but Calgary and Edmonton rely on voluntary pasteurization.
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Ontario
Saskatchewan
Canada
The
Health League of Canada
Health League
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Manitoba
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Montague
Sydney
Truro
Pictou
Wolfville
Halifax
Dartmouth
Department of Health and Social Services
Brandon
St. Boniface
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
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Earle Berg
Rita Birstow
Nellie Birstow
Sheila Cross
Donald Forsyth
Jack Glasman
Carly Halwas
Violet Liske
Bruce Mintenko
Alice Pettitt
Delores Waddell
Wanda Worneski
Helen Zurawell
Dorothy Ferguson
Garry Genaille
Ena Liske
Georgina Mintenko
Lorne Pettitt
Roy
Pete
Ane Robert
Decy
Wishart
Jack Cohan
Barry Coulter
Jo Ann Cross
Bob Eshelby
Bob Halowski
Irene Halowski
Stanley Krowski
Isabel Mintenko
Gloria Pacey
Marie Storey
Shirley Storey
Flin Flon
Grain Company
United
Clement & Sons
Pat’s Motors
Horticult Society
L. Leifer
N. Bryant
Frederickson
Dropnore
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