Delegates Named at Bus Game and Fish Association Meeting
The semi annual gathering in Elks hall chaired by Flay Gillespie and with Secretary C. R. recording approved a July 3rd Silver Beach picnic. Alex Kieper Bud Glasman Eddie Leifer and Bill Cumming to arrange the sports program and fish derby. Manitoba Federation delegates Alex Kieper and Bill Skinner to Clear Lake June 20 21 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmner
Bus- Game and Fish Association
Elks’ Hall
Flay Gillespie
C. R
Wong
Silver Beach
Alex Kieper
Bud Glasman
Eddie Leifer
Bill Cumming
Bill Skinner
Manitoba Federation
Clear Lake
Canada
Antes Shales
Russell
4 H Club Achievement Day Highlights Russell Event
The Russell 4 H Clothing Club held Achievement Day in the school auditorium on May 31. Girls displayed year long sewing projects marked by Miss Jean Thompson, with Dorothy Ferguson as chair and Joan Leifer at the piano. A fashion show, pledge, dances, and a piano solo followed, as leaders were introduced and notes on club work shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell 4-H
Jean Tohmpson
Dorothy Ferguson
Snd
Joan Leifer
Ance Robertson
Dolores Ross
Nellie Burston
Betty Kennedy
Corrie Man
J. E Forsyth
H. McFall
I. Simms
D. Vinnell
J. A
Russell
Mary Freier
Georgina Mintenko
Brandon
Colorful Graduating Exercises At Russell Collegiate
Seventeen graduates of Russell Collegiate held Friday events including a Young Women’s Club banquet, graduation exercises, and a dance. Speaker Inspector M Ewanchuk urged ongoing education while valedictorian Lydia Freier praised teachers and the motto Fortune Favors the Bold. Gerald Keating received the Governor General’s Medal for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Collegiate
United Church
Memorial Hall
Russell Schools
M. Ewanchuk
Inspector of
C. C. Foster
Ewanchuk
Foster
Patricia Jackson
D. A. Kinney
Stan Peddie
Joan Leifer
Sybil Cochrane
Frank Johnson
Mr. Foster
Lydia Freier
Lydia
Lewis Floral
Jack Wilson Admitted To The Bar In Winnipeg
John E N Wilson of Russell was among nineteen law students called to the bar at a Winnipeg ceremony. Chief Justice Williams welcomed the group and Mr Justice A M Campbell addressed them noting veterans status. Jack Wilson, educated at Russell School, served in the navy, graduated from Manitoba Law School in 1950, and is admitted as barrister solicitor. Mrs Jack Wilson and W W Wilson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
W. W. W. Wilson
Jack
Jack Wilson
Winnipeg
Local Kiwanians Host District Elimination Speaking Contest
The Kiwanis and Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture ran the Kiwanis District Elimination Public Speaking Contest at Foxwarren on May 30. Four H club members spoke on topics like water conservation wildlife forests soil health and mineral fuel. Winners were Ann Jesperson Oak River Glen Fulton Birtle and Sheila Belton Foxwarren. Judges included Miss Margaret Dyker Brandon Mrs G Matheson Binscarth and Mr J Burgess Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Organization
Department of Agriculture
Kiwanis
Foxwarren
Ann Jesperson
Oak River
Glen Fulton
Birtle
Sheila Belton
Margaret Dyker
Brandon
G. Matheson
Binscarth
J. Burgess
Russell
R. S. Clement
Kiwanis Club
Winnipeg Kiwanis Club
Clement
C. R. Loney
Brucellosis discussed at Bangs meeting for farmers
More than a hundred farmers attended a Bangs Memorial hall session on Brucellosis or Bang's disease. Dr. R H Lay outlined cattle losses and 5-10 percent herd infection, while Dr. E C Chamberlayne noted undulant fever in humans from raw milk and urged pasteurization and vaccination efforts with government vaccine support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
R. H. Lay
Dominion Health of Animals Division
Manitoba
Dr. Lay
Lay
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
E. C. Chamberlayne
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Squadron Leader Barry Heads Northern Air Photo Detachment
Squadron Leader W. A. R. Barry formerly Russell will command an RCAF detachment this summer to fill gaps in Canada air photography. Based at Yellowknife, N W T, the unit will operate two Canso flying boats, three Lancasters, and Norseman float planes. The Rockliffe origin squadron uses Shoran radar for pinpointing ground positions during initial mapping flights. The effort follows last year’s activity by three RCAF squadrons completing a national photo coverage for mapping. Barry is the son of Mrs. H. R. Barry of Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill) Barry
Russell
RCAF
Canada
Yellowknife
N.W.T
Rockliffe
R.c.af
Barry
H. R. Barry
Tolstoy Quote on Eternity and Honest Work
A quotation from Tolstoy notes that dreaming of eternity is pleasant, but an honest man finds sufficiency in living his life and doing his work. The saying emphasizes integrity and purpose in daily labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolstoi
Agricultural film meeting on brucellosis and meat production
A meeting sponsored by the Agricultural Societies of Russell and Binscarth with support from the Junior Clubs and Wheat Pool Committee featured an excellent brucellosis film and two other films on meat production. J E Forsyth, Agricultural Representative, chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Agricultural Societies of
Russell and Binscarth
Wheat Pool Committee
J. E. Forsyth
Dogs at the Agricultural Grounds Damaged Ball Diamond Sacks
A local ball diamond at the Agricultural Grounds was damaged as bags were torn and their contents scattered. The writer suspects dogs caused the mischief, urging youths to prevent pets from vandalizing the field and to protect future games.
Kiwanis Club Drive Continues For Russell Canvass
The canvass for the bind will continue through the weekend and members report contributions can be given to any Kiwanis Club of Russell member in the next few days. The drive is a worthy cause deserving broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Russell
Cattle Disease called Bang's Disease Drums Up Public Talk
Various organizations in this district commend efforts to educate cattle raisers about Bang's Disease. Speakers note huge losses and human health effects and urge municipal councils to act with aid and regulations to vaccinate calves.
Million Rain Breaks Drought Across District
After a long dry spell ended on Monday, the district received abundant rainfall that brightened landscapes though residents note cooler temperatures making the air feel brisk.
Newsy Letter From Brooks Sub Scribers
Clarence Madill of Brooks Alberta with Calgary Power Limited writes that irrigation reaches the Eastern Irrigation District with headquarters at Brooks and stops are later than usual. Heddie Peddie, secretary of the Community Hospital, also lives there. Clarence plans a holiday visit to Owen Sound Ontario to see his mother and brother. He notes the Trans Canada Highway bringing Russellites through Brooks in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Madill
Clarence
Brooks
Alta
Calgary Power Limited
Irrigaton
Austin Currie
Medicine Dat
Jim Currie
Owen Sound
Ont
Frank
Russellite
Oil well No 1 reaches 490 feet depth
Imperial Oil reports its well No 1 reached a depth of 490 feet last weekend, marking progress in the offshore drilling project. The company plans continued operations as crews monitor pressure and geology while extending the bore toward targeted limestone formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil Well No. 1
North Trout Festival Opens Sunday July 8
Cranberry Portage will host the North Trout Festival in a large open area adjacent to the riverfront. Officials expect the largest crowd yet as the event kicks off Sunday, July 8 with activities, vendors, and family entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Trout Festival
Cranberry Portage
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Game Convention
Shirley Mansell
Frances Chcierski
Marion Brownlee
Gerald After
Gerald Keating
Gerald
Adolphe
J. Robertson
W. Fenton
Mianignt
Pat Jackson
Joan Virtue
Martha Burla
Irene Coulter
Frances Ciierski
Joan Bird
Gordon Fingas
Joan Mansell
George Laycock
Gerald Gaber
Robert Coulter
Roy Cusitar
Jim Adolphe
Jack Cochrane
Reta Dunn
Marie Fraser
Mary Glasnan
Eugene Halewski
Ruth Hyde
Reta McGillis
Raymond Mintenko
Clifford Muir
Lee Shaw
Anne Ternoway
George, Laycock
Northern Party
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