Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russell forms new congregation
The Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russell Manitoba was constituted on Sunday July 10 1955 with 30 charter members and 43 baptized. A 3 pm service followed the morning ceremony as neighboring Sinee in Langenburg Sask sent greetings and urged the group to launch out in faith. Grace Church hosted a noon lunch and began a lot and building fund, acknowledging Knox United Church for use of facilities and highlighting Rev Dr Franklin Clark Fry's leadership in the wider Lutheran and ecumenical movements.
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United Lutheran Church In America
Franklin Clark Fry
United States
Canada
Bethany Lutheran
Inglis
Grace Lutheran
Russell
United Lutheran Church
Fry
National Council of Christ
Us.a
Cleveland
World Council of Churches
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Man
Church of Christ
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Christ
Langenburg
Sask
Fmth Church Council
Coneing
Messrs
Gus. Kleebaum
Carl Mantie
Sandy Wagner
Charles Hertlein
John Klimack
Waterworks project begins as big machine digs in
Monday marked the start of Russell's waterworks and sewage project. A Dominion Construction crew led by Dave Elsasser and engineer Tish Teranishi began at Main and Russell, digging about ten feet for the sewer lift pump site. Local labor will join 15 to 18 workers once rolling, with 250 to 350 feet of pipe laid daily.
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Russell
Main and
Russell Streets
Riffel
Dave Elsasser
Dominion Construction Co
Winnipeg
Tish Teranishi
Forage Crop Field Day At J. J. Dunn's Today
Farmers in the district are invited to a field meeting today at the illustration station farm operated by J. J. Dunn, north of Silverton. The program begins at 2 o clock with lectures, field inspections, and a demonstration of grass silage equipment.
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Illustration Station
J. J. Dunn
Silverton
Mrs. McMurray Elected To Russell School Board
Less than a quarter of eligible electors voted last Friday to elect Mrs. June McMurray to fill the unexpired Russell School Board term of Mrs. May Robertson. McMurray received 127 votes to G. R. Witty's 75 with no spoiled ballots.
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June McMurray
May Robertson
McMurray
G. R. Witty
Saskatoon Track Meet Yields Notable Placings for Manitoba
Stan Krowski, returning from the Dominion track and field event in Saskatoon, placed sixth in the one mile and fourth in the two mile. Don Lodeland of Regina won the mile in 4 25 and Richie Nicholas of Vancouver won the two mile in 9 58. Manitoba finished third in the team standings behind Saskatchewan and Central Ontario. Stan praised local organizations for their support.
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Stan Krowski
Saskatoon
Manitoba
Stan
Don Lodeland
Regina
Richie Nicholas
Vancouver
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Dunn Herd Wins Junior Championship at Brandon Hereford Show
The Brandon Hereford show drew one of its largest crowds as thirteen herds competed including Ontario entrants heading to Regina. The Dunn herd from Russell led the junior yearling bull to the Junior Championship and also placed highly in senior and yearling bull classes. They earned divisional ribbons in female and group categories and received the Royal Bank Cup for the Manitoba bred champion bull.
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Brandon
Ontario
Regina
Bob Stewart
Watson Dunn
Manitoba
Girls Receiving Water Instruction This Week
Twenty two girls led by Mrs. W. McNaughton attend a camp at Silver Beach for camp life and swimming and water safety lessons by Ed Kowalchuk. Russell Kiwanis Club sponsors and covers instructor costs. Elks Lodge provides free camp accommodations. Names listed include June Laing and Joan Laing among others.
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Donna Davidson
Sandra Margetts
Margaret Smith
Dolores Patterson
Linda Langford
Violet Savich
Elaine Jackson
Judy Kieper
Ethel Coulter
Emily Fraser
Marnie Cochrane
Lynn Ferguson
Laverne Dufrat
Linda McNaughton
Busan Pittet
Enid Klimeck
Immigration to Canada in early 1955 totals rise
Immigration to Canada in the first quarter of 1955 reached 17,627 people, down from 28,223 in the same period of 1954, highlighting a significant year over year shift in new arrivals during the period.
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Canada
Touring teachers hear about pioneer days in Russell
The Kiwanis luncheon featured five young speakers aiming to represent the Russell Roblin districts at Winnipeg finals. Myron Bugera led, with others including Elizabeth Syke and Elnore Burnett, presenting topics on conservation and youth. Mrs Kippan narrated pioneer life for 34 teachers during the Manitoba Teachers Tour, recalling early settlers, local families, and Russell’s historic figures.
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Russell
Russell-Roblin
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Kiwanis Club
Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Roblin
Cam Brown
Keith McComb
Betty Wondrasek
Elaine McKinnon
Millwood Clothing Club
Myron Bugera
Elizabeth Syke
Merridale _ Potato’ Club
Elnore Burnett
Binscayth Poultry Club
D. A. Kinney
A.V. Warman
Geo. A. Allen
Burnett
J. G. Kippan
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Upper Canada
Hydes
McIntoshes
Silver Creek
Boultons
Lawthers
Denmarks
Hyde
John McIntosh
Kippan
Boulton
Mullins
Crerar
Glen
McIntosh
Skinner
Major Pratt
R. Smellie
George W. Brisbin
Brandon
G. McMullen
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Dick Wheatley
A. Mather
Mr. Wheatley
Art Kinney
Smitty's Grill
Johnny Fehr
Old Fort Ellice
Jubilant Jubilee Marks 50 Years at Shellmouth United Church
Over 200 attendees filled Shellmouth United Church on Sunday July 10 for a jubilee celebrating 50 years of service in the community. A guest book memorial for Mr. and Mrs. R. Young was signed by many from Inglis and nearby towns and cities. The service featured hymns, Bible and hymn book dedications, and reflections on the church’s history from 1905 onward.
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Shellmouth United Church
R. Young
Inglis
Dropmore
MacNutt
Endcliffe
Russell Langenburg
Silverton
Churchbridge
Angusville
Reston
Rivers
Roblin
Castleavery
Glads
Roland
St Vital
Brandon
Biggar
Calgary
Snow Lake
Winnipeg
J. Groucott
G Haas
Martin Bell
Melvina Bell
W. Patterson
Board of Stewards
C. Sudbury
P. Patterson
L. Elliott
Ellen Patterson
A. Busch
W. Wallace
M. Webber
Messrs
Stewart, Whaley and Wallace
Shellmouth
Spooner
Asessippi
Grainsby
God
Anne Adams
Groucott
Smith
Russell
Gaertner
Bethany Lutheran Church
Ashcroft
Manitoba Telephone Rates Up as New Bills Surface
The Manitoba Telephone System moved to implement rate increases after board approval. Business phones rise 20c and resident phones 1Sc, with loss of cash discount for prompt payment adding about 50c monthly. Annual business increase about $8.40, residents about $7.80. Payment deadline removed, risking service delays. Industrial development plans begin with waterworks project. chamber officials meet with ministers to explore small industries. Midyear vital statistics show 104 births, 6 marriages, 18 deaths. Russell notes account promotions. Glen Hainstock listed missing from promotions. Portland coverage highlights Johnny Kieper’s stock car speedway success and track record.
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Manitoba
Municipal and Public Utility Board
Portland
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Johnny Kieper
John Kieper
Russell District
No Paper Next Week For The Banner
The Banner will not publish next week while the office remains open. Staff expect a busy period with fair entries and will strive to complete any necessary printing jobs.
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Banner
Get-Together Sparks Talk of Russell Reunion in Calgary
District sources speculate that a large turnout from the region could attend the Calgary Stampede this week, prompting talk of a first class Russell reunion. The event would mark a notable gathering of residents connected to Russell.
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Calgary
Russell
Good fishing on Assiniboine river yields notable pickerel catch
The Assiniboine river is yielding good catches this year with Vine Barlow of Millwood landing a 6 pound pickerel near the mouth of Silver Creek recently, leading the field in size and weight.
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Assiniboine
Vine Barlow
Millwood
Silver Creek
Farmers Urged to Inspect Fields for Aphids
A serious infestation prompts provincial guidance for farmers to inspect fields for aphids, especially late sown ones. If more than 100 aphids per linear foot appear, spray with Malathion using one to one and a half pints per acre of a 50 percent solution.
Winnipeg physician and Russell visitor dies after brief illness
Dr. Strong, a renowned physician and surgeon in Winnipeg, passed away last Friday evening. He was a longtime annual visitor to Russell during the duck hunting season for many years, known for his frequent trips to the area.
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Winnipeg
Strong
Russell
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First Lutheran Church
Lutheran Head
BIG Machine
Dunn Herd
Kiwanis
George Smellie
Bob McMurray
Ron Turner
E. Grose
D. R. McDonald
Bill Hancock
Pittsfield
Mass
Great West
Russell School
Glen Hainstock
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