Investiture Of Russell Scouts And Cubs Held Friday
On Friday June 4 the West Russell Cubs and Scouts were invested in the United Church hall with Wolf Cubs and Boy Scouts receiving badges and promises. Rev J E McNeill chaired, thanking organizers and the community for support, and inviting more youths aged eight to eighteen to join.
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Wesf Cubs
Scouts of
Russell
United Church
Boy Scouts of Canada
J. ‘Thom
Howard Beswatherick
Boy Scouts
R. Beswatherick
E.G. Beswatherick
J. E. McNeill
Beswatherick
Boy Scout Movement
Mr. Forsyth
J. Thom
G. Mintenko
Rome
Forsyth
70Up
Earl
Howard
Jack ‘Thom
Rev. McNeill
Cubs
John McNeill
Bruce Mintenko
Donald Eshelby
Garry Clement
Frank Exelby
Taxes Rise in Russell Rural Levy Details
The Rural Municipality of Russell outlines its 1948 tax plan with a general rate of 3 mills totalling 473 mills in wards one and two, plus 389 mills for the rest of the municipality. Special levies range from 1.0 mill for Craigie to 18.0 for Bright-Fide school, with school increases totaling 1923442 and municipal increases of 121973 including 767.12 for Old Age Pensions. Payments cover highway 5617.94, Millwood bridge 1307.68, and Sood roads debentures 2746.17. last Millwood bridge payment in 1950, highway in 1956, debentures in 1960. Deficit planned at 4900 for 1948 and 20600 for 1947.
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Russell
Craigie
Baldwin and
Millwood
Minniska Lad Second in Marathon at May Day Event
Clare McLennan, 17, of White Rock high school, placed second in the T mile marathon feature at White Rock's May Day celebrations, finishing behind Dr. T. W. Losse of Vancouver. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm McLennan, former residents of the Minnisia district.
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White Rock
B.C
Clare McLennan
T. W. Losse
Vancouver
Clare
Malcolm McLennan
Minnisia' Istriet
Birthday Gift Is Welcomed Rain
Thos. Greaves of Russell observed his 88th birthday with a refreshing rain as a gift from the weather. Born in Nottingham England on June 9 1863 he moved to Canada in 1898 and settled in Russell where he has lived with his family nearby.
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Thos. Greaves
Russell
Mr. Greaves
Nottingham
England
Greaves
Tobin Hood
Canada
H. P. Reed
Parish Church Service Notices for Trinity Day
The parish announces services with Rev. G. H. Adams leading morning prayer at 11 am in Russell and evening prayer at 3 pm in Shellmouth, following the third after Trinity.
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Parish of
Christ Church
G. H. Adams
Trinity
Russell
Shell‘nouth
Russell senior Dal team opens with win in three innings
Russell's senior Dal team earned its first win of the season by crushing Rosburn entry in three innings. In the next game errors cost them a place in the tournament as Churchbridge narrowly defeated them 8 to 1. Only league game of the week was against Binscorth Monday night on the local diamond. A post poned Roblin game remains for the senior league.
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AAV NE Oe Cere Emergencary Pie Sig
Russell
Dall
Rosburn
Churchbridge
Binscorth
Roblin
No Action In Junior League Week Ends With Quiet Schedule
Local junior league saw no games this week as the Bittle and Kovsburn teams were idle on the local diamond. Reports note only sparse activity with no standings or scores recorded.
Thrills and Races Highlight Russell- Roblin District Meet
The Russell Roblin District Women’s Institute held its seventieth annual convention in Rossburn with six members attending led by Mrs L Leifer. Mrs A G Smellie was elected district president. Quilts won first prize at the display. The Stampede featured Manitoba premiere showings Friday and Saturday with a strong crowd. Calgary champs like Ronnie Glass highlighted the chuck wagon races on a half mile track with no spills. Tucson the Palomino drew praise but Fibber McGee outshined him. A radio band from Winnipeg and local acts filled the program between events.
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Russell
Manitoba
Fair
Calgary
Ronnie Glass
Iharrow
Claggett
Tucson
Johnnie Rivers
Omaha
Nebraska
Jimmie Dickson
Regional Clinic Held At Binscarth
The 1948 regional clinic by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce was held in Binscarth with President Art Kinney and other officials in attendance. After dinner, speakers outlined board of trade fundamentals and open forum discussions followed by group question sessions and bridging ideas for local boards.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Binscarth
Art Kinney
Herb Rutar
Frank Clement
Russell Board of Trade
H. Purdy
J. Ecroyd
Boards of Trade
H. E Bruyere
Film Council
Shoal Lake
Oakburn
Toxwarren
Russell and Binscarth
Ban
Coaches Seek Reporters for Juveniles and Men Teams
Russell asks each squad to designate a reporter for this column covering the Juveniles and M teams as well as the girls softball team. The aim is to have full coverage across squads despite limited space.
Russell School Wins Field Day Shield
Russell School repeats victory at the annual field day held in Binscarth on Wednesday. An extended report will appear in the next issue.
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Russell School
Binscarth
Engagements and Weddings in Inglis Area
Announcements include the engagement of Joyce Gillies to Herbert Gillies, both Inglis residents. A wedding is planned for Wednesday June 16 1948 at Inglis United Church with an open reception at the bride’s parents home from 4 30 to 6 30 p.m. The Hertlein engagement announces Irene Aletta to Donald McLeod with a June 4 4 p.m. ceremony at the United Church in Dauphin.
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Fred Hertlein
Irene Aletta
George Hardy
Joyce
Herbert Gillies
Herb. Gillies
Inglis
Inglis United
Russell Board of Trade Backing, Attendance Boost
The Russell Board of Trade gained strong support after a membership drive led by Bill Westwood and Jack Forsyth. Nearly all local businesses back the board and its officers, with increased meeting attendance expected to drive its functions forward. Residents are invited to join via Secretary Herb Rutor or Treasurer W. Hancock.
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Russell Board of Trade
Legion Rooms
Central Experimental Farm
Banff-Jasper Highway
Bill Westwood
Jack Forsyth
Herb, Rutor
W. Hancock
Political activity hints at Margueta seat nomination
The Progressive Conservative party plans a nominating convention in Shoal Lake on Saturday June 12 to select a candidate for the new Marquete federal constituency in the upcoming election.
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Margueta
Marquete
Shoal Lake
Saturday crowd crowds Russell streets with cinema dance and chuck wagon races
A large Saturday night crowd gathered in Russell streets last Saturday enjoying the chuck wagon races theatre film The Yearling and a regular dance. An outdoor Safety Week film show drew praise but the crowd preferred the other attractions, hinting outdoor screenings may boost Saturday night turnout.
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Russell Streets
Canadian party leader threatens to quit over future in doubt
Non partisan account notes the two main Canadian parties and the leader whose possible resignation casts doubt on the future of one party. The piece highlights leadership tensions and uncertain political trajectory without partisan framing.
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Canada
Xing's Birthday Observed as King’s Birthday Holiday
Monday marked the King’s Birthday with Russell residents spending the day at local lakes and favored fishing spots. Citizens enjoyed a holiday atmosphere, taking part in outdoor leisure along water sites.
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Xing
Russell
Dauphin Herald laments town troubles with senior baseball team
The Dauphin Herald notes troubles fielding a senior baseball squad as locals lose Boyd Diamonds and Joe Lapointe to RCMP transfers. Russell faces similar issues but relies on juniors for support while inviting players to practice Thursdays and Mondays. A car theft report states Kad Clement’s vehicle was stolen for a joy ride, found at the Silverton junction after being seen in Binscarth.
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Dauphin Herald
Russell
Boyd Diamonds
Joe Lapointe
RCMP
Clement
Binscarth
No. 4
Silverton Road
Elks Club Holds Lean Guessing Contest for Charity
Local Elks Lodge runs a Lean guessing contest to raise funds for Save the Children Fund. A display quart sealer in Smellie Bros window invites participants to guess closest to the amount. Two winners receive blankets and a coffee table. tickets sold by lodge members before next week's close.
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Save the Children
Elks’ Lodge
Smellie Bros
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