Silver Beach Hosts Busy Holiday Celebration
The July 1 festivities at Silver Beach drew over 2000 attendees for the Elks led Boys and Girls Camp opening. Highlights included a junior softball win by Thunder Creek, a fishing derby with L Wingert of Angusville topping scales at 11 lbs 6 oz, a beauty queen contest won by Miss Jean Simpson, motor boat rides, bingo, prizes, and a final fireworks show. Local officials praised the Elks and noted plans for an annual event and improved access with hopes for an all weather road.
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The
Elks
Silver Beach
A. G. Smellie
Hay Gillespie
Russell
Rod Nield
Silver Creek
Gillespie
Nield
J. E. McNeill
Thunder Creek
Angusville
L. Wingert
J. Chaytor
Carl Ostapowich
Jean Simpson
N. Braendle
Binscarth
P. Sid‘oryk
Jim Burgess
Alf. Orbell
Rocanville
Sask
H. Stanchuk
Drowning and Car Accidents Mark Weekend Tragedies
A weekend of drowning and crashes claims life and injures several. Alfred Sharpe of Dropmore died at a Shellmouth swimming site after cries for help from witnesses. RCMP and local boats aided in the search. Five people were hospitalized after a Roblin area car crash with four serious injuries. Tom Teasel and William Haberstock also sustained injuries in separate incidents, with broader property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellmouth
Alfred Sharpe
Dropmore
J. Langford
A. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Pat Langford
Dick Reynolds
RCMP
Russell
Sharpe
Springside
Sask
Sacred Heart Hospital
Roblin
Winnipeg
Tom Teasel
Eadcliffe
William Haberstock
Elks Camp Opens at Silver Beach With Scout Troop
The oy Scouts arrive to occupy the new Silver Beach camp built by the Russell Elks for a week long holiday. Four boys attend under leaders Rev J E McNeil and Rev R W Reid of Silverton with Mrs J D Peddie in charge of cooking. Scout Commissioner T P Stark of Brandon helps set up and teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Russell Elks
J. E. McNeil
R. W. Reid
Silverton
J. D. Peddie
T. P. Stark
Brandon
Freefield School Picnic a Success
A picnic sponsored by pupils and teacher at Freefield school on June 26 raised a silver collection to cover prize costs for races and softball. Embroidery and fretwork sold during last winter’s manual training added to donations totaling $20 to the Junior Red Cross. The event was deemed a good day by pupils and teacher.
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Freefield School
Junp
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Angusville Pupils Hear Recital for Mrs Sharman
Pupils of Mrs. W. J. Sharman presented a recital at Angusville on June 21. Muriel Shepherd spoke for the group and gave a bouquet to Mrs. Sharman while celebrating the couple's wedding anniversary. The program included Janice Forrest, Doris Pritchard, Joan Cowan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Sharman
Angusville
Muriel Shepherd
Janice Forrest
Jim Craig
Doris Pritchard
Lorraine Ferguson
Joan Cowan
Corrine McTavish
Ann Forrest
Patsy Craig
Dennis ‘Smelski
Betty Pritchard
Dianne ‘Smelski
Darleen Simnick
Joyce Simnick
Betty Wowk
Laverne ‘Wingart
Marilyn Senko
Sidewalk Parking Marked on Main Street
Bright yellow stripes designate curbside parking on Main Street with 45 degree angles. Police will assist Saturday nights as motorists adjust to the new orderly arrangement to gain additional spaces.
Kiwanis Luncheon Features Scout Commissioner Stark
Kiwanis district speaker T P Stark discussed the Scout movement at a Monday luncheon. He traced roots to England in 1907 and noted about 5 000 000 active members worldwide. Frank Robertson introduced Stark. meeting was extended to the Russell Club by A Conroy of Brandon.
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Kiwanis
T. P. Stark
Scout Movement
England
Frank Robertson
Stark
Russell Club
A. Conroy
Brandon
Special Attractions Added To This Year’s Fair Programme
Russell Agricultural Society directors convene Friday at Municipal Office to finalize July 21 and 22 activities. Highlights include Boys and Girls Rally with 200 participants, July 21 running races and a $900 purses harness show on July 22, plus horse displays, exhibition baseball, and a larger farm machinery showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
At & Velock
Bob King
Danny Mahone
Alwyn Coulter
Lilla-Gold
Brandon
Doug Lyttle
Portage la Prairie
Lyttle
Pat Fairs
Saas
Ening
Binsearth
Inglis
Langenburg
Russell
Additions Made To Fair Prize List At Russell Fair
Additions to the fair prize list are announced for exhibitors at Russell Fair. Items not in the printed list include Class 162 Griddle Scenes 1.00 prize with .75 added. Class 188 Canned Meat two varieties 1.00 prize with .75. Class 235 Crochet Afghan 200 prize 1.25. Class 509 Grade IV to VI Penmanship Dominion Hymn 50 prize 40. 30.
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Dominion
Social and Personal Notes From Russell District
Mr and Mrs Clare Manley and a family visited his parents last week. Several neighbors and relatives from Carman Nesbitt Winnipeg and Brandon Exhibition attendance appear throughout. Visitors include Misses Brownlee Leifer McLennan Glasman and many heading to Silver Beach Clear Lake and Europe plans. R J vanton will visit Russell July 20 21 for eye exams at the drug store with appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Manley
L. Manley
Betty Marie
Marion Brownlee
Joan Leifer
Joanne Peterson
Carman
Silver Beach
Janice McLennan
Jean Glasman
Smellie Bros. & Co
R. J. Vanton
Russell
Drug! Store
Summer Visitors and Travel Notes in Souris Area
Miss Blanche Sopp from Souris arrived Saturday to spend summer with her sister Mrs H Smith. Nadine Bields of Bowman visited at Mr Mrs H Roe for a week. Joe Ferris attended the funeral of two children of Mr and Mrs H Bields of Shortdale on Friday. Miss Mary Bird left Thursday for Brandon to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs P Jennings and Renie spent the weekend at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Sopp
Souris
H. Smith
Nadine Bields
Bowsman
H. Roe
Joe Ferris
Childre
H. Bields
Shortdale
Mary Bird
Brandon
Opening of Boys and Girls Camp at Silver Beach
July 1 marked the opening of the Boys and Girls Camp at Silver Beach. Sponsored by the Russell Elks Lodge, the camp is fully equipped and available to organized youth groups under proper leadership. Community use is welcomed as the camp’s value depends on youth involvement and the appeal of Silver Beach with an all weather road planned to boost its popularity.
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Silver Beach
Russell Elks’ Lodge
the Elks
Bald summer highway danger warned by safety rules
The notice warns that reckless driving and glare from headlights create fatal risks on long summer roads. It urges strict obedience to safety rules to prevent accidents that marred a recent holiday weekend and stresses that other drivers may be erratic, demanding extra caution from all motorists.
Arm bone found by Len Loney near gravel loading site
Len Loney unearthed a bone fragment eight feet underground while loading gravel and delivered it to The Banner office where any collector may claim the artifact.
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Len Loney
Len
Carload of Chevrolets and a Pontiac Reach Dealers
Demand for new cars remains higher than supply as F. Clement. Sons received a carload of three Chevrolets and one Pontiac last week, while the backlog of buyers in waiting saw only a small reduction.
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F. Clement
Sons
Community Notes From Shellmouth and Vicinity
Shellmouth residents report Rev Adams preaching his last Anglican service this Sunday. A flower service at the monument followed as names were read. Communion will be held at United Church on Sunday July 10. Mr Garnett hospitalised with a broken ankle and Vic Russin injured in a baseball related accident. Louise Garnett returns home from Kenton for holidays. Glenn Vosper from Winnipeg visits P Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McKenzie
Marie Davidson
Manitou
Rev. Adams
Adams
United Church
T. C. Garnett
Vic Russin
Louise Garnett
Kenton
Glenn Vosper
Winnipeg
Ing
P. Pattersons
Endcliffe Couple Married as Picnic Event Noted
Endcliffe celebrates the marriage of Norman Stewart and Jessie Lindsay on June 2 and thanks supporters of the picnic and dance. Ray Bird and Fred Kennet suffered sprains from the softball game. Brightside and other picnics drew local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Stewart
Jessie Lindsay
Endcliffe
Ray Bird
Fred Kennet
Brightside
Gus Gelb
West Coast
Ron Collins
Kennel
Inglis
Victor Bird
Peter Peate
Peate
Roblin
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H. N. Hamstock
International Water Supply Ltd
London
Ont
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Hamnstock
Chamber
RAS
E. J. Casey
Jas. Hislop and
Nesbitt, Man
Dave Goddard
Renee Bee Treaey
Ross Kieper
Clear Lake
Province
Europe
M. Waring
W. H. Westwood
J. D. Robertson
Sheila
Anne
Annette Matheson
Patricia McNeill
Marie Bauming
M.R. Arbuthnot
Tim Dunn
E. E. Thompson
Norway House
William
Titian
McEachern
Cathem
New Brunswick
Man
R. Dalton
Roberta
Tommy
Gilbert
Plains
Mass Trellis Frame
Bobbie Frame
Victoria, B.C
Jack Anderson
Allan Wild
Neepawa
J. E. Forsyth
Brandon Exhibition
Louis Berk
Anne Todoruk
Art Kinney
Brent
Dianne
Mrs. McSherry
Pat
Lal Langford
W. Langford
W. E. Smart
Jean Smart
Willow
Bunch
Stan Yankoski
Walter Huff
Herbie Rutar
Dauphin
Weldon Stayner
Saskatoon
Chas. Adolphe
Roland Christopher
Muriel Cowling
Fort William
Walter Frick
Forbes McRae
Rick Baydak
Bobby
Mike Delipper
Alice
S. Donoghue
Flin Flon
Jas. Donaghue
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