School Operetta Well Received by Community
The school operetta drew larger crowds Friday after a well received Thursday show. Performers Joan Leifer Adeline Galatiuk Marian Brownlee and Joan Garnett received praise for confidence balance tone and engaging acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Leifer
Adeline Galatiuk
Miss Grunday
Marian Brownlee
Sid Cohan
Sammy
Joan Garnett
Bob Lair
Mrs. Lair
Evelyn Smart
Foster
Bachinski
Betty Marie Brownlee
Weigh In Largest Fish Contest Appoints Weighers
Russell Game and Fish Association appoints Wm Hancock Russell John Chaytor Angusville and Jesse Wardle Dropmore as official weighers for a largest fish competition. Association members and eligible school children may participate in the weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Game and Fish Association
Wm. Hancock
Russell
John Chaytor
Angusville
Jesse Wardle
Dropmore
Pioneer Resident Mr Smith Dies in Boulton Queensland
Interment held at Russell cemetery for Mr Smith a pioneer resident of the district aged 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Cemetery
Fire on Russell’s Main Street Under Investigation
A mysterious blaze at a building on Russell's Main Street prompted police to gain entry after the owner was away. Smoke issued from the basement as rafters and studs smoked. fire crews contained it. Police continue to probe the origin and cause of the Tuesday evening incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Posadnik
Russell
Manitoba game and fish delegates report rainless convention
Delegates Cpl. L. A. Ferguson and W. A. Cummings returned from the Manitoba Federated Game and Fish Associations annual convention at Clear Lake saying rain did not interrupt proceedings. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Hay Gillespie and William Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. L. A. Ferguson
W. A. Cummings
Manitoba Federated Game and Fish Associations
Clear Lake
Hay Gillespie
William Skinner
Elks' Canvass For The Blind Yields Strong Results
Russell Elks conducted a Saturday canvass of homes and businesses with help from the Canadian Institute for the Blind. Taggers were active in the streets as residents contributed $249.94, about $150 more than the previous drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Russell Elks
Barry promoted to Squadron Leader in RCAF
Mrs H R Barry reports her son Flight Lieutenant W A R Barry has been promoted to Squadron Leader effective June 1. Since the war's end he has served in the public relations branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force and is stationed at Trenton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Barry
W. A. R. Barry
Barry
Royal Canadian Air Force
Trenton
Ont
County Armagh
Ireland
Jackson
Canada
Russell
Boulton
James Jackson
Fort Garry Horse
United Church
Local Team Opens Baseball Tourney At Langenburg
Twelve teams competed in the first tournament play at Langenburg. Russell won its opener against Shell Valley Aces, then lost to Boulder. Langenburg and Holder shared first prize after a rally tied the final, and Inglie defeated the locals 7 to 5 on Wednesday at the Agricultural diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenburg
Russell
Shell Valley Aces
Boulder
Holder
Inglie
Agricultural Diamond
Christ Church Morning Prayer Trinity Sunday Service
Rev. GH Adams of Christ Church presides at 11:00 am on Trinity Sunday for Morning Prayer. A note states that granting land across provinces does not confer mining rights to the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Manitoba politician Garson seeks federal post and local rivals
The article profiles Hon. Stuart S. Garson then Minister of Justice and former Manitoba premier as he campaigns for federal seat. It also outlines CCF candidate Mrs. Bessie Keating and local candidate James Jackson with biographical details linking their careers, family, and community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart S. Garson
Dominion
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Metropolitan Mass Transportation Committee
Manitoba Power Commission
John Bracken
Rt Hon
Louis St. Laurent
Garson
Cabnet
House of Commons
Marquette Dast
Bessie Keating
CCF
Keating
Marquette
Shoal Lake
Rite Oe
Mothers Demand Better Lighting At Russell School
A dozen mothers urged the School Board at the Monday meeting to improve lighting in Russell School classrooms. The board promised a Department representative would visit Russell to survey all rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
Russell
Knox United Church Service and Graduation Observance
James E. McNeill leads morning worship with Junior Congregation at Knox United Church. Evening program features Russell Collegiate Graduation Service for students parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
James E. McNeill
Russell
Gordon Graydon Speaks In Inglis On Marquette Race
Gordon Graydon argued for change in government citing Liberal excesses and wartime controls while praising James Jackson of the Progressive Conservative party in Marquette. Jackson attacked Stuart Garson on grain policy and called for a voluntary pooling system. He urged tax relief for dairy profits and Trans Canada highway access. Nelson Donnelly chaired the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Graydon
Conservative Party
George Drew
Progressive Conservative Party
Graydon
James Jackson
Marquette
Jimmy Gardiner
Nelson Donnelly
Final Day of Big Election Race Nears
At the halfway point local interest remains low though the final two weeks loom. Only one of the free candidates has addressed a local audience while the other two are still scheduled for next week.
Educationist McIntosh to Receive Manitoba Honorary Doctorate
Herbert McIntosh Winnipeg's assistant superintendent of schools overcame an arm loss to become a dedicated educator. At Wednesday's convocation the University of Manitoba will award him an honorary doctor of laws for his contributions to education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Mcintosh
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
McIntosh
Silver Creek
Russell
Manitoba
Winnipeg Normal School
Queen's University
Kingston
Brandon Collegiate
St. John's Technical School
Queen's
University of Chicago
Durly
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Elks
Bill Barry
Ottawa
National Finance Committee
Rowel-Sirois Commission
Inlis United Church
Cracknell UM
UFM
Inglis Curling Club
The
Canadian Legion
Inglis Pool Elevator Board
United Grain Growers’ Local Board
Community Hall Board
Liberal
Reid C. Lewis
Santa Monica
Calif
Reid
Inglis
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