Bill Wishart Appointed Town Utility Official
Russell Town Council appointed Bill Wishart to the town utility post starting June 1 after reviewing nine applications. The role pays $100 monthly. Other contenders included Arthur D. Wishart W T Weir Clif Russell Mike Rubeniuk J D Peddie John Melnyk Dan Rubeniuk and William McCay of Dauphin. Mayor Mather chaired the meeting with all councillors present. Accounts paid totaled $297.30.
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Russell Town Council
David Goddard
Bill ‘Wishart
Arthur D. Wishart
W. T. Weir
Clif. Russell
Mike Rubeniuk
J. D. Peddie
John Melnyk
Dan Rubeniuk
William McCay
Dauphin
Mather
Kiwanis Club of Russell Marks Birthday With Week of Events
The Kiwanis Club of Russell marks its one year anniversary with a week of activities starting Sunday June 11 at the Wildwood Country Club. A combined open air church service features J Salmon of Christ Church as speaker. If rain, events move to June 18. Activities include Ladies Night dinner Monday, a Pooch Show Tuesday, Children's Day Wednesday, Teen-Age Room opening Thursday, a Memorial Hall dance Friday, and Rose Tag Day Saturday with a presentation to the Russell Pig Club.
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Kiwanis Club
Russell
Wildwood Country Club
J. Salmon
Christ ‘Church, Russell
Wildwood
Memorial Rink
Russell Pig Club
Matthews Construction Given Memorial Hall Floor Contract
Matthews Construction Co of The Pas was awarded the job to lay a new floor at Memorial Hall. Work will start early next week and is expected to take about two weeks to finish.
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Matthews Construction Co
Pas
Memorial Hall
Miss Ann Todoruk to Wed Walter Huff in June
Bride elect Miss Ann Todoruk was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Geo Mintenko and Mrs. Wm Davidowski at Mintenko home on May 26. About 60 guests attended as gifts featuring J. J. Crowe Lumber Co. were presented. the wedding is set for next week.
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Geo. Mintenko
Wm. Davidowski
Goddards Celebrate Golden Wedding at Home
Mr and Mrs D Goddard invite friends to join them at home on Monday June 6 from 3 to 5 pm and 8 to 10 pm to mark their Golden Wedding Anniversary in a family reception.
Engagement announced for Mary Anne Toderick
Mr and Mrs W Toderick of Russell announce the engagement of their second eldest daughter Mary Anne to Walter Arthur third son of Mr and Mrs Huff of Winnipeg. The wedding set for Wednesday June 7 at 3 00 pm in Knox United church. An open reception follows at the bride's parents home from ? to 10 pm.
Birth at Arvida Quebec Guy Mousseau Son
At Arvida Quebec on May 15 a son was born to Mr and Mrs G Mousseau naming Guy Kippan as the newborn child.
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Mousseau
Arvida, Quebec
G. Mousseau
Guy Kippan
Russell Collegiate Graduation Ball Honors Marion Brownlee
Marion Brownlee won the Governor General's medal at Russell Collegiate Institute's graduation ball amid a crowded Memorial Hall. Nine Grade XI and twenty-two Grade XI graduates received diplomas, with Principal C. C. Foster highlighting school statistics and honoring the class amid music by the Russell Orchestra and performances by Marion Brownlee and Joan Leifer.
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Russell Collegiate Institute
Frank Johnson
C. C. Foster
Russell School
Logie Smellie
Marion Brownlee
Joan Leifer
Don Adolphe
Stanley Peddie
A. Burgess
Foster
Mr. Burgess
Lauren Adams
Donald Adolphe
Shirley Beelaert
Martha Burle
Margaret Chandler
Francis Chi “Erski
Wanda Clee
Robert Coulter
Roy Cusitar
Gordon Fingas
Wilfred Fingas
Lydia Freier
Gerald Gaber
Patricia Johnson
Gertrude Ross
Shirley Mansell
Nick Parasiuk
Laurence Robb
Joan Virtue
G. Graffin
R. Poole
May Robertson
Howard Beswatherick
James Cochrane
Robert Cochrane
David Dunn
Mona Glasman
Gloria Kuhn
Ivan McCann
James McLennan
Russell
Adeline
Marjory Salstiuk
Brandon Police Chief Tells Of Youth Work
Brandon Police Chief Harry Collister spoke at the weekly Kiwanis luncheon in Russell about youth outreach. He described a city gym and recreation room at the police station, the shift from fear to friendship, and handling minor infractions to reduce repeat offenses.
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Brandon
Iwanis
Harry Collister
Brandon City Police
Russell
Meredith Goodfellow
Brandon Club
Ed. Robinson
Mrs. George Rea Dies Suddenly in Russell Community
Frances Winnifred Rea, born in England, died Tuesday evening. Funeral at Christ Church Friday. burial at Russell cemetery. Survived by husband George Rea, father Thomas Greaves, sister Mrs G Reed, brothers Bernard and Norman Greaves. Rea active in Russell Agricultural Society and Brightside school district. Anglican Church member.
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Christ Church
George Rea
J. Salmon
Russell Cemetery
E. Bryant
C. E. Whitmer
Angus Bennett
Gordon Rea
William Thickett
James Spear
Frances Winnifred Rea
Thomas Greaves
Anglican Church
Eastern Star
G. Reed
Bernard Greaves
Norman Greaves
Russell
Smellie Among 27 Called To The Bar In Winnipeg
Robert G. Smellie of Russell joined 27 others in a Winnipeg Law Courts Building ceremony to be called to the bar and admitted as a solicitor. A second event saw him presented with his university diploma by Chancellor Dysart of the University of Manitoba, who also serves as judge of the court of appeal. Mrs. A. G. Smellie and Mr. A. G. Smellie attended.
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Law Courts
Winnipeg
Robert G. Smellie
Russell
Smellie
Dysart
University of Manitoba
Court of Appeal
A. G. Smellie
Thompson Honored by Bankers at Clear Lake
E. E. Thompson retiring as Russell branch manager was honored by Royal Bank managers and accountants from the northwest province. About forty attended with wives at Clear Lake, presenting a wrist watch to Thompson and a corsage to Mrs. Thompson. Four Russell colleagues attended, including Ken Riley and Bill Hart. Way of Hamiota, his successor, also spoke briefly.
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Royal Bank
Clear Lake
E. E. Thompson
Russell
A. Ferguson
Minnedosa
Thompson
Ken Riley
Rivers
Dys Huett
Miniota
Bill Hart
Hamiota
G. E Goodmanson
Mr. Way
Angusville and Harrowby Clash in Scoreless Start to Final
The 24th Men's Final features Angusville edging ahead with three runs in the sixth and six more in the eighth to beat Harrowby after a scoreless start. Semifinals saw Angusville topple Rossburn and Harrowby defeat Geri Pond, with multiple teams listed across divisions. A large dance closed a holiday celebration.
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Legion-Elks
Angusville
Harrowby
Angusville Aggregation
Rossburn
Geri Pond Te
Craigie
Woodstock
Inglis
Russell Wreckers
Russell Legion
Eadcliffe
Shoal Lake
Foxwarren
Binscorth
Vista
Birtle Russell
Shellbank
Binscarth
Birtle No
Birtle
Millwood
Russell
New Manager At Local Royal Bank
H. E. Way arrives from Hamiota to take over the Russell Branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. Mrs Way and family will join him when school term ends. Mr and Mrs E E Thompson leave this weekend to visit Winnipeg before moving to Victoria B C to make their home.
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H. E. Way
Hamiota
Russell
Royal Bank of Canada
Foxwarren Player Suffers Broken Arm at Lan Genburg
During a Sunday baseball game in Lan genburg George Simms of Foxwarren broke his arm after tagging a runner at third base. The incident halted play as medical staff tended to him.
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Langenburg
George Simms
Foxwarren
Anglican Church Notes Trinity Sunday Ordination June 4
On Trinity Sunday June 4 Christ Church Russell will not hold services in the morning. Layreader Mr C W J Salmon will be ordained Deacon at St Matthews Pro Cathedral Brandon by Bishop Norris. Six others to receive deaconate and seven to be ordained priest.
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Christ Church
Russell
St. Matthews
Binscarth
C. W. J. Salmon
Christ Church, Russell
St. Matthew's Pro Cathedral
Brandon
A. Norris
Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements
George Rea conducts a sale of farm stock and implements on Friday June 6. Shipley and Son serve as auctioneers.
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George Rea
Shipley & Son
Russell Game and Fish Association Meeting Actions
Attendance at the Russell Game and Fish Association meeting covered licenses for Manitoba angling and female deer, with strong opposition to both. The Manitoba Federation convention was postponed to late July or August, with delegates named. The club may admit women, announces prize categories for season catches, and lists weighmen. Bounties on magpies and crows feet set, picnic date July 9, and committee heads named. The rod and reel gift was presented to President Hay Gillespie. Memorial hall rental planned for fall to boost membership.
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Russell Game and Fish Association
Manitoba
Manitoba Federation
Clear Lake
Brandon
Russell Rice
Wm. Skinner
Russell Association
Jesse Wardle
Dropmore
Binscarth
John Chaytor
Angusville
C. R. Loney
Russell
Shas
Shnider
Inglis
Cochrane
Silverton
Silver Beach
L. A. Ferguson
Ies Davidson
Alex Kieper
William Hancock
Association
Hay Gillespie
Russell Beats Langenburg In Narrow 4-2 Northwestern Showdown
Russell senior baseball team defeated Langenburg 4 to 2 at the Agricultural Grounds. Jack Thom allowed six hits for Russell while J Mitschke held the locals to seven hits. five errors in the fifth inning produced four Langenburg runs. Inglis then blanked Russell 10-0 in a Sunday tilt amid windy, cool conditions and four Russell pitchers. A game with Holar was postponed due to weather.
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Russell
Langenburg
Agricultural Grounds
Jack Thom
J. Mitschke
Bud Glasman
Henry Popp
Inglis
Walter Johnson
Dean Vinnell
Jack Wilson
Holar
Russell Elks Initiative at Kamsack Institution
A new Elks lodge is being instituted at Kamsack on Thursday evening with Russell Lodge members officiating and performing the initiatory degree. Eight lodge members are expected to attend and participate.
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Russell Elks
Kamsack Institution
Elks
Kamsack
Russell Lodge
Russell Nifty in 50 Contest Encourages Citywide Improvements
All citizens may enter the contest as the Chamber offers 50 dollars in prize money for the best property improvement during the month. Local dealers back outdoor paint discounts for entrants, and residents are urged to participate to boost Russell’s year’s feature.
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Russell
School field day transport request near Bin Searth
If you can provide car transport for Russell school children to the field day this Friday, offer your help now. Principal Foster or School Board Chairman Fenton will take names. Vehicles should be ready to leave the school by 9 15 am.
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Russell School
Binsearth
Foster
Fenton
New 25 MPH Speed Limit Signs Erected in Russell
Russell installs new traffic signs warning a 25 mile per hour speed limit for all motorists local residents and transient traffic. Additional stop signs have been added to enforce the rule and curb speeding on the streets.
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Russell
Ladies Meet to Organize Softball Club
A meeting is called for 7 30 Monday evening June 4 in the Legion club room over Smellie's store to organize a ladies softball club. All interested are urged to attend.
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Legion Club
Smellie’s
NOT PLAYING THE GAME
The article notes baseball games should start at 6:30 and urges the local club to begin on time. It cites Russell players delaying last Friday with Lanzenburg traveling twenty miles and fans discouraged as players arrived up to 6:45.
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Russell
Lanzenburg
Red flood waters sparks partisan clash in Manitoba
Prime Minister Lewist and Premier Campbell face criticism as opposition leaders exploit the Red River disaster for political gain. Manitoba politics enter a contentious debate over relief and responsibility amid national sympathy.
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Lewist. Laverent
D. L. Campbell
Manitoba
Fix-It Shop Operator Moves to Dauphin to Start Dental Lab
Alan Bird, who has run a thriving Fix-It Shop for months, reports purchase of a dental lab at Dauphin and plans to move there midmonth. He offers the business for sale.
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Dauphin
Alan Bird
Troubled by Water as Winnipeg Flood Hamps Home River
A resident now in West Kildon Ian reports Red River floodwaters affect him less than Winnipeg water. He lives on the flood fringe with minor basement seepage but decries Winnipeg water as slow poison to his health.
Circus billed for Russell with wild animal show
A circus is advertised for Russell next Wednesday featuring a wild animal show and appealing to both youngsters and adults. The piece warns readers about con artists and urges those with money to donate to the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund instead.
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Russell
Sucker
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
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Gov.General’s Medal
T. S. Brownlee
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