Russell Elementary Promotions At Year End Exercises
Closing exercises at Russell Public School announced promotions across grades nine to one with honors and many students receiving top marks and improvement prizes. Jean McKinnon received a silver cup for outstanding general proficiency, while Wetty Andrews won the Dunsmore Memorial Scholarship and other attendees earned attendance awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Public School
Karen Wheatley
Donnie Jackson
K. Kowaluk
Douglas Shaw
Bill McMurray
Miss Helliwell
Gary Heavie
Gary Reavie
Bobbie Tindale
Dale Ostapowich
Linda Smellie
Jerry Kowalishyn
Jackie Wilson
Gordon Huckaway
Carol Soderstrom
Wayne Simpson
Ronnie Payne
Frances Langford
Rita Prince
Sharon Russell
Dana Merle Oman
Earle Glasman
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Jean McKinnon
Home and School Association
Wetty Andrews
Dunsmore
E. Keating
Jim Moran
Recognizing Leaf Diseases of Barley in Manitoba
The article outlines barley foliage diseases caused by fungi bacteria viruses or non parasitic factors. It details early signs of spot blotch net blotch speckled leaf spot and bacterial blight with distinctive lesions netting and fruiting bodies and notes yellowing or chlorosis from virus infection or environmental stress.
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Wacares
Vic
Manitoba
Westwood's Hardware Change Hands This Month
Westwood's Hardware in Russell to be sold by owner W J Westwood who has been ill for months. New owners take over on the 18th: Alex Dalziel of Winnipeg and John Winters of Saskatchewan Midale district. Westwood bought from W J Doig Estate Jan 1 1946 and plans to stay in Russell with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Westwood
Russell
Alex Dalziel
Winnipeg
Marshall-Wells
John Winters
Midale
Saskatchewan
Westwood
W. J. Doig
Competitions For Home Grounds Soon To Begin
The Manitoba Horticultural Association runs two contests this summer for farm and urban home grounds to aid attractive communities. Winners advance to the Shaughnessy Trophy and Richardson Trophy finals. Judging starts August 2 with three judges.
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N. ©. MacKay
Extension Service
J. R Almey
Manitoba Horticultural Association
W. J. Emerson
Greater
Winnipeg
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Dauphin
Russell Fair And Races Set For July Two Days
Russell's two day fair and races on July 21 and 22 move forward with improved facilities including new lavatory settings and shelters for cattle, sheep, and swine. Aberdeen Angus regional show, horse and harness races plus two fastball diamonds mark the program. admission rises to 75 cents for adults with 25 cents for children and parking space limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Manitoba
Thos. J. Strachan
Hamiota
A. J. Rankin
Killarney
Alex Johnson
Shoal Lake
D.S. Stevenson
Livestock Department
Maurice Evans
Brandon
T. J. Strachan
A. J. Drebinsky
George Dowler
Dauphin
West
Elks Band
Gayland
Agricultural Society
July 1st Proves Popular Children's Day At Beach
A large crowd gathered at Silver Beach for Canada day Elks picnic with swimming races foot races and boat rides. Parents sunbathed played bingo and attended an afternoon dance. At 5 30 a rush on the Elks camp led to 300 hot dogs and drinks sold quickly. Tom Jackson operated the boat rides while local winners claimed a bicycle and camping outfit in the draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Silver Beach
Elks
Tom Jackson
Mervin Laskowoski
Ruthens
Sackney
Angusville
Royals Sweep Saltcoats Tournament on Dominion Day
Russell ladies' fastball team dominated two games at Saltcoats on Dominion Day, winning 12 to 3 over Yorkton and 24 to 1 over Saltcoats before a return bout at Binscorth last week yielding an 11 to 7 victory.
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Russell
Saltcoats
Yorkton
Royals
Binscorth
Former Shellmouth Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding
A Wolgen Weaving celebration was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Kendall of Shellmouth in honor of Paul Kendalls parents Mr and Mrs Fred A Kendall of Yorkton Sask on Sunday July 3. The service was at Hol fenthal Lutheran Church led by Rev Weigner of Bruno Sask who performed the ceremony fifty years ago. A dinner and reception followed with remarks by J G Haas of Langenburg as eldest citizen. Paul Kendall read congratulations from Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Saskatchewan Premier, plus many friends. Family attendance included Mr and Mrs Alfred Kendall Mr and Mrs George Kendal Mr and Mrs Paul Kendall Shellmouth Man Mr and Mrs Jack Andrews Jr Sask Dr and Mrs Giesbrecht Beausejour Man Mr and Mrs Ho Halwas Inglis and Mr J Carter Yorkton Sask and their twelve grandchildren. Paul Kendall, a retired farmer known for his horses, and his wife now reside in Yorkton Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kendall
Shellmouth
Paul
Fred A. Kendall
Yorkton
Sask
Hol Fenthal Lutheran Church
Weigner
Bruno
Henry Adams
J. G. Haas
Langenburg
Diefenbaker
Saskatchewan
Alfred Kendall
George Kendel
Man
Jack Andrews
Giesbrecht
Beausejour
Ho Halwas
Inglis
J. Carter
Kendall
Yorkton, Sask
Recital At Knox United Church Showcases Piano and Vocal Pupils
Piano pupils of Mrs A Phillips and vocal pupils of Mrs E Sanderson performed at Knox United Church last Wednesday evening in a well attended recital. Intermission gifts were presented to both teachers by Bic Pubs. The program featured many students including Sally South Nola Kieper Margaret Ledingham and others, with solos by Sue Baker Paula Sharpe Daphne Stewart Wendy Lewis and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennis Waison
Mexy Wismart
Dorothy Jean Silver
Mrs. Jackson
Reta Prince
Susan Smellie
David Bryer
Robert Clement
Larry Man
Meryl ‘Poole
Linda ‘McNaughton
Bonnie Davidson
Lynne Haacke
Fred Clement
Carol Hart
Bryan Loney
Herb "Horner
Nadine Bayak
Henry Smith
Lawrence Chuckree
Barbara Eshelby
Bryan, Phillips
Shirley Craig
Gary Glasman
Rae Hainstock
Arlene Howe
Wendy Lewis
Marion Mackie
Hans Maurer
Murray McLennan
Bill Robinson
Elaine ‘Schapf
Wayne Simpson
Ronnie Sidoryk
Jim Spear
Daphne Stewart
Don ‘Thicket
Dennis Whitmer
Patsy Witty
Murphy
Carol Soderstrom
Karen Nickel
Janet Cusitar
Beverley Thickett
Wally Jackson
Jack McKinnon
Anne Mintenko
Bonnie Clement
Bill Donoghue
Murray Bicknell
Barbara Anne ‘Kukura
Marcianne Chipelski
Mervin Chuckree
Mickey Clement
Louise Dunsmore
Neil Giesbrecht
Pat Gillen
Brian Hembroff
Gordon Hahaway
Bruce Johnson
Bob Kieper
Jane Morrisseau
Barbara Muir
David Honey
Walter Hudymka
Gordon Jones
Nola Kieper
Lynn Klimack
Jerry Kowalishen
Margie Ledingham
Claire Mackie
Ora Morriseau
Jim Nickel
Shelley Phillips
Beverley Prince
Brenda Prokop
Jo-Ann Semochko
Brooks Smart
Leslie Stanchuk
Wayne Waddell
Miss Jeffs
Linda Smeliie
Jean McLeod
Barbara Mintenko
Henrietta Ross
Craig Loney
Marie Genaille
Claire Loney
June Man
Lois Bicknell
Dale Ostapowieh
Louis Jackson
Patricia Kukur
Brian Cusitar
Ronald D:dlson
Darlene de Montigney
Sharon Flamond
Miles Glasman
Jim Johnson
Wendy Kieper
Larry Olynick
Ronald Olynick
Kathy Robinson
Milly Steinwal
A. Phillips
E. C. Sanderson
Knox United Church
Bic
Weber Sally ‘South
Nola, Kieper
Margaret Ledingham
Paula Sharpe
Tassie Stanley
Linda, McNaugh
Louselle Leifer
Angela Setter
Joanne Semochko
Sharon Sparrow
Jackie Wilson
Donna Oman
Valerie Wilson
Betty Stevens
Joy Ferguson
Gregory Setter
Dorothy Stewart
Monica Lee
Debbie
Lee
Pamela Lee
E. Glasman
S. Baker
Miss Leifer
Sue Baker
Summer Camps Planned For Crippled Children
More than forty Manitoba children in towns cities and countryside will attend Lakeside Camp Gimli from July 4 to July 15 under Easter Seal donations and supervision by the Society for Crippled Children and Adults. A second camp for older children runs from July 18 with specialists to continue treatment and training.
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Manitoba
Lakeside
Gimli
Society For Crippled
Political Extravaganza Disrupts Travel Plans on No 4 Route
A reader laments the construction of the new No 41A highway between Shoal Lake and Birtle, arguing it spoils a day’s drive and questions the need for the project. The writer notes the levelled dip at Burdette school and a sweeping curve into Birtle, suggesting political motives behind the highway work.
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Selsgirth
Birlle
Shoal Lake
Birtle
Burdette School
Russell News Briefs Signal Staff Change and Acknowledgments
The Labossieres will leave Russell as Mr Labossiere is appointed assistant director of administration in education and move to Winnipeg. He will work with former Russell resident Mr R Dalton, longtime principal here. No new inspector named. Also notes no Russell Banner July 21 issue due to fair week. Rollie Shipley visits town and is seen as enjoying local hospitality and his lucky coin remains with him.
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Russell
R. Labossiere
Labossiee
Department of Education
Winnipeg
R. Dalton
Rollie Shipley
Northend Tops League Playoffs In Three-Game Push
Northend clinches the league crown as all teams advance to the postseason. Playoff schedule lists Elks versus Clements, Farmers versus Legion, and Northend facing Giants with games through July 26. Substitute outfield eligibility noted for playoff games.
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Northend
Legion
Giants
Farmers
Oe Legion Es Elks
Terie Clements
Elks
Clements
W M S Meeting Reports 530 Lb Clothing Bale Donation
The WMS met June 30 with 10 members present. Thirty-eight visits were logged for the month. Mrs Madill's group led the program on donations for Gimli Fresh Air Camp. The Knox United Church bale weighed 530 lb with many members contributing. Lunch hosts were Mrs R. B. Cochrane, Mrs C. C. Graham and Mrs P. Kollman. Mrs Crarne led the Art and Person topics, showing how Art reflects African history and present life.
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W.m.s
Sune
Madill
N. Bryant
E. J. Jenkins
F Setter
Gimli Fresh Air Camp
Knox United Church
R. 8. Cochrane
C. C. Graham
P. Kollman
Cochrane
Group of youngsters keep baseball alive in Russell
A Russell youth group, with nine net prom grown-ups assisting, fielded 15 year olds who coached themselves. They played a double header at the fair grounds last Thursday, splitting with Langenburg. The visitors won 87 in the afternoon and Russell won 11 in the evening. On July 1 the team joined the Pony tournament at Birtle but lost the first game to Foxwarren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Langenburg
Birtle
Foxwarren
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Betty “Lou Xiimack
Pat McKinom
Hita Morrisseau
Paul Olynick
Donna Merle Oman
Floyd Robinson
Snaron Mussel
David Sage
Dennis Siwak
Sharon ‘Sparrow
Leslie Stanfey
Ety Stevens
Sharon Wagner
Daniel Jackson
Judy Kukura
Lorne Davidson
William Dawidowski
Debbie Wilson
Barbara Ziprick
David Wowk
Teddy Uhryniuk
David Custar
Brian Genaille
Garry Halwas
Glenda Hudymka
Brian Magnowski
Peter McLeod
Beverley Pushka
Keith Reavie
Debra Semochko
Miss F. Kawaluk
Joyce Christensen
Denis Deschamps
Lorna Boucher
Gloria Falkevitch
Debra Klimatchko
Robert Muir
Carolyn Chuckree
Stewart Baker
Bertha Boucher
Kenny Clunas
Linda Cooke
Denise Flamond
George Forsythe
Nelson Genaille
Lloyd Jones
Ella Paul
Mary Pepin
Susan Robinson
Bonnie Tennant
Jimmy Thom
Chamber of Commerce
Margaret Barkley
Sanford
Mary Blogowsky
Grandview
Neta Rossmond Buschau
Plu ‘Mas
Eileen Chapple
Ninette
Jean Adeline Chorney
Tyndall
D. Faye Clegg
Olive Galloway
Anoia
Elizabeth Innes
Griswold
Nadine Jenkins
Devona D. Keatner
Elizabeth J Kingdon
Erickson
Helen Susanna Koeuk
Cayer
Eveleine ‘M. Lambourne
Virden
Gloria ‘Anne Ledochowski
Lake Francis
Ruth Leitner
Ingelow
Jake Letkeman
Graysville
Wenlow
Viola Sinclair
Poplar Point
R. G. Smellie Russell
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Ruth Stewart
Deloraine
Noreen Faye Surgenor Ashern
Myra E. Tada
the Pas
Mary L. Walter
Bowsman
Vera Wylychenko
Dall
Isabel Muirhead
Charleswood
J. W. A. Muirhead
Rod 'H. ‘Thomson
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Russell Fair & Races
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