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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
1
The Russell public school records enumerate promotion lists for the 1954 55 term, listing students advancing through grades I to VIII with many names. Provisional promotions are indicated by (P) next to several pupils across multiple grades.
At the fiftieth annual Retail Merchants Association of Canada gathering in Winnipeg June 20 21 22 David A Gilbert was re elected Canadian President and Malcolm D Grant was re elected president of the National Foods Division. Also elected were Leo Pigeon Montreal Harold Fairburn Claresholm Alberta and A G Smellie Russell as vice presidents and treasurer. Bud Wocks Winnipeg named national director of promotions and public relations. Arnold Rands Toronto appointed general manager of the National Foods Division. he has served as Food Consultant for four years. W J G Morris Birtle elected Manitoba Division director and Smellie re elected 1st vice president of the Manitoba Division.
Special services mark the fiftieth anniversary of Shellmouth United Church with 11 am and 3 30 pm ceremonies led by Minister J Groucott and Rev W S Smith assisting. Lunch between services, a short pageant, and a printed church history note the church opening in 1905, built by volunteers, with pioneer families named.
Mr Ed Ward of the Manitoba Telephone System staff fell from a pole at Rossburn and was injured. The incident occurred during maintenance work, and he received prompt medical attention. No further details are available in the readable content.
Russell Agricultural Society prepares for July 21 and 22 fairs with district 4-H rally, calf club displays, and a heavy harness racing program offering 750 in purses. Friday features the first fat stock show in years plus chariot and running races, with Gayland Shows supplying midway thrills and the Langenburg Band leading parades.
Kiwanis President Jackson A Raney of Indianapolis was elected president of Kiwanis International at the 40th annual convention in Cleveland Ohio on June 29 He will serve as spokesman for about a quarter million Kiwanians in 4062 clubs across the United States Canada Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands Don E Engdahl of Spokane Washington previous president since August 1954 also plus Harold John Fraser of Prince Albert was chosen as international vice president.
In honor of Miss Evelyn Vickery a July 9 wedding, a miscellaneous shower was held June 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson. Margaret Vinnell read the address and presented corsages to Evelyn, her mother Mrs. G. Vickery, and sister Miss Sheila Vickery. a skit was performed and lunch served to over fifty guests including local staff members.
Christian Youth Caravan teams led by Elizabeth McLeod and Gloria Cruse tour rural Manitoba chapels July 17 to 30. They conduct vacation schools and youth activities at Dropmore July 18 to 23 and Shellmouth July 25 to 30, with Sunday School teachers aiding.
The Banner will not publish on July 2nd during Fair Week. Advertisers should place messages by July 14th for the next issue. The office stays open that week to handle printing needs.
The column acknowledges a prior misnaming Don Rollins instead of Don Raleigh in last week’s sports coverage and takes responsibility for the error. It notes the oversight in keeping up with prominent figures in the field.
A large crowd at Silver Beach for Dominion Day festivities enjoyed water sports and events until a sudden evening thunderstorm cut attendance and fundraising returns. Winners in canoe tilting and motor boat races were noted, with a Little League tournament and fish derby prizes recorded for Joe Semochko and Donnie Sanderson. Mrs. A. Chaytor and Mrs. Ann Ukraine won top prizes at the Band-O and attendance events.
The Kiwanis Club takes over the Elks camp at Silver Beach for a seven day educational holiday led by Herb Wilderman. Ed Kowalchuk from Winnipeg begins as cross swimming instructor to teach water safety to the boys and additional beach classes run for others. Camp attendees include Larry Barker Vern Birstow Grant Clement Richard Cooke and several classmates with Mrs Kosteski as cook. A girls camp will follow next week led by Mrs W McNaughton with over twenty girls expected.
The pupils of Miss L Leifer performed a piano recital at Knox United Church on Wednesday evening June 29. Participants included Harvey Craig Ivy Klimack Allen Schwalm Valerie Davidson Shirley Craig Joan Halvas Lynne Sparrow Elaine Ricchmuth Donnie Shipp Shirley Halwas Elwyn Wensto way Donna Oman Lin Drever Marylin Craig Verna Glasman Lorna Glasman Judye Kieper Gail Bridges Francis Mushuman ski James Kieper Dolores Patterson. Soloists were Pearl Dimond and Marilyn Craig. Lunch followed and a social hour preceded a gift presentation to Miss Leifer by Lin Drever and Lynne Sparrow.
The community notes a bye-election to fill a half-year school trustee term. Two candidates, Mrs. June McMurray and Robert Witty, face voters at Council Chambers from 9 am to 5 pm Friday. McMurray advocates a woman on the board. Witty has school experience in Londonderry district.
Many cars on the road head toward Brandon as the big provincial exhibition runs. The event draws visitors and locals in a flurry of activity, with streets and venues lively during the show.
Silver Beach enjoys strong holiday turnout with warm spells and intermittent rain. Notable visitors include Mrs. George Sparrow and Sharon, Mrs. Ross Kieper and Randy and Judy Kieper, Mrs. W. G. Zwicker, Dick and Linda, Mrs. Len Loney and Mrs. Ernie Hainstock and families, plus Tom and Diana Dunsmore and others from Russell, Foxwarren, Binscarth, and Roblin.
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