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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
1
Mayor J. A. Burgess proposes August 4th as a civic holiday and most businesses in Russell will close. The August holiday follows the Bank Holiday tradition from the Old Country and mirrors practice in many Manitoba towns.
Inglis Chamber of Commerce clears land for a new Asessippi Summer Resort on the Shell River. Opening ceremonies are set for 1 PM Sunday with MLA Rod Clement and MLA Keith Alexander officiating. Russell Elks' band to perform as part of the program.
Weather disrupted the annual Game and Fish Association picnic with strong winds and rain. Despite rough seas hindering boat rides, evening events resumed with foot races peanut scrambles and a bait casting contest won by Herb Liske of Inglis who cast 150 feet. Tom Douglas of Binscarth was runner up and Ralph Jackson of Kennedy, Sask took third.
The Provincial Fruit And Honey Show will run August 20 and 21 at the Winnipeg Civic Auditorium alongside the third annual International Flower Show. Fruit entries are open to Manitoba residents, honey entries to bona fide beekeepers, with no entry fee. Entries due August 17 for the fruit show. judges include Dr. C.C. Stren. Despite April frosts, fruit size may be larger this year due to the low prior yield.
Town council discussed speeding concerns and a new policing plan. Delegations raised sewer outlet and building permit issues. July 10 meeting approved accounts of 967.91 and July 24 approved 1567.53, added to taxes per provincial assessor. Mr A Manson given signing authority as acting secretary-treasurer. A civic holiday set for Monday Aug 4. Mayor Burgess chaired both meetings with Mather Cross and Bicknell at July 10 and Mather Cross Shipp at July 24.
Giants force a deciding game in Banner County fastball semis by defeating Legion 6 4. Veterans split as Clements pushed Farmers out with a second straight win. The final, likely tonight, will settle the championship.
Local drilling efforts by International Water Supply Ltd aim to secure a robust water source for the town’s works. Test holes are located on Annie property and near Beaver Dam, with councilors and the mayor in support after witching tests. Drilling teams operate three and a half miles east and north, near last year’s oil gusher site.
Oak Lake News reports Mr. Matt Kawchuk, four years at Oakwood School, bid farewell at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bothe. About 65 gathered as he departs for Russell, Manitoba, to join the teaching staff. Gifts include a gold pen set, blue stone tie pin, luggage mask, and barometer from local clubs and friends. The community praises his leadership and emphasis on clean living and sportsmanship.
A birthday tea for Russell's oldest resident Mrs M R Robb marked her 98th birthday with hostesses Mrs D Fisher and Mrs H Gillepsie. Guests included cousin Mrs A Schmitz of Pittsburgh. Born in Crawford Scotland on July 18 1860 she moved to Canada in 1911 and later to Russell.
Manitoba Women s Institute re elects Souris leader wm iomson as president at the Advisory Board meeting July 22 24 in Winnipeg Legislative Building She also chairs the Leadership School committee set for October 27 31 1958 at Brandon Agricultural and Homemaking School Other officers include vice president Mrs R J Moss secretary Miss Mary Matheson director of Home Economics Manitoba Department of Agriculture treasurer Mrs Jno L Rose corresponding secretary Mrs C H Webster convention secretary Mrs W Babiak executive member Mrs G Black editor Evelyn Ames assistant editor J E Wellwood chairman of Convention Mrs R J Moss Also attending: Mrs C Smart Mrs G Van Crecht Mrs D Burton Mrs M H Smith Mrs Bert Harkness and Mrs W W Steiner.
Four-H Club members from Manitoba travel to Winnipeg for competition and are selected for a visit to Toronto as part of National Club Week. The group consists of outstanding youths aiming to earn the trip through their achievements.
Heweservetne Institute assists courts to prepare appointment cards for the free chest x ray service for all adults in the district. The Sanitorium Board of Manitoba funds the survey via Christmas Seals and mobile units will be at Russell Memorial Hall on August 81 to 6 and 7 to pm, also August 12 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm, with Binscarth August 6 7 pm to 9 pm and August 7 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.
Ottawa readies 6.4 billion Canada Conversion Loan bonds in denominations from 50 to 1,000,000 as Victory Bond holders convert. Printing plants run at max capacity while cargo ships the bonds coast to coast to bank notes agents. Conversion decisions hinge on selecting four and a half percent 25 year terms or shorter bonds with lower rates.
Foueing or russe heads the Metropolitan Investigation Service Ltd of Winnipeg as a new officer replaces Constable L McIntosh who has served since last July Constable John Oman assumed duties Tuesday and Mrs Oman will join him in August Mr and Mrs McIntosh and their family departed for Winnipeg on Wednesday
Twenty one girls from Angusville Silverton and Dropmore join Russell for the Kiwanis sponsored camp at Silver Beach. Miss Sheila Cross and Miss Violet Liske lead the group with Mrs. H. Ross as cook and Auke Van Holst as water safety instructor. The girls occupy the Elks cabin for the week.
Russell played a major role at the opening of the Grand Lodge convention of Elks and Royal Purple in Winnipeg this week. The three day gathering drew over 1600 attendees with a downtown parade led by the Elks’ band and majorettes. Local lodge participation included Ernie Yoxall Jack Wilson Len Margetts Roy Kennedy Bill Stasiuk and Ab Busch among Elks. Royal Purple attendees listed with several named ladies.
W. H. Andrews received final papers authorizing the Russell Squadron No 677 of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets with enrolment starting when school opens for the fall term. The Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion sponsors the local squadron.
Results for grades 9 through 12 were mailed last Thursday and Friday. Chief examiner C K Rogers noted about 10,000 wrote exams in grades 9 and 10, around 6,000 in grade 11, and about 2,700 in grade 12. Dean O T Anderson and Rogers will report to the board by late August when it next meets. pass rates will be announced then.
Seven calves of the Russell-H Calf Club were trucked to Virden last Friday where they were entered in the sale following the district club show. Very good prices were realized and many local club members attended the show and sale.
A Manitoba column cites the new minister of industry and commerce backing a shift of a planned Chicago firm's distillery from Minnedosa to St. Boniface. Local chambers lament loss of decentralization incentives, arguing the move undermines small town industrial development and protection policies.
A reminder notes trash boxes at Main Street corners are for waste paper only. The slogan Help Keep Russell Clean emphasizes proper disposal and community cleanliness.
The town council hears complaints about fast driving on Russell streets and urges the new constable to issue immediate enforcement. Youthful drivers are noted as major offenders combining speed with noise. Small fines reportedly fail, and the suggestion is to cancel licenses and adopt a local slogan: Drive Slowly or Walk.
Inglis resident Miss Anne Adams has been notified as the winner of a Chesterfield and chair drawn during Mindenosa’s 75th anniversary celebration. The winner learned of the prize over CKDM Dauphin after mailing her ticket before anniversary week.
Before leaving on a long trip, get plenty of sleep. Wear comfortable loose clothing. Stop every hour to walk. Carry a thermos of coffee. Vary speed and listen to lively music. Have a passenger watch the speedometer to avoid danger. Night driving is more hazardous. Use wipers regularly and switch headlights between low and high beam. Turn dash lights off or nearly off.
Local IH dealer Mr. Schwalm leaves Sunday for Chicago to spend August 4 at Harvester's experimental farm in Hinsdale Illinois. He will have two days to see and operate Harvester's brand new line of tractors and farm equipment at the facility.
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