Queen's Birthday sports see twenty-two teams compete
Russell district staged a Queen's Birthday softball tournament sponsored by the Elks Lodge and Russell Legion. Twenty-two teams across three divisions competed at the agricultural grounds under sunny skies with the Menzies team winning the men's final 5-4 over Buster's Orioles. The girls' division was won by Binscarth's team after a day of round-robin play and semifinals. A Memorial Hall dance concluded the event with a modest crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District
Elks’ Lodge
Rusell Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Menzies
Buster's Orioles
Orioles
Roblin
Tummell
Thunder Creek
Russell Legion
Birtle
Russell High School
Binscarth
Russell Bakers
Craigie
Oskburn
Shellmouth
Silverton
Dropmore
Russell
Binswirth
District Meeting of Municipal Men in Hamiota Draws 73 Delegates
Municipal men from a large district met in Hamiota on June 5 for the Northern Judicial District annual meeting of the Manitoba Municipalities Union. Mr Jas Rea of Russell presided. A Mather of Russell welcomed. Hon Prefontaine addressed. Bell discussed the cattle embargo tied to the foot and mouth outbreak. A resolution urged Russell Erickson Road to be taken over as a highway. 1953 meeting to be held in Russell. Russell district attendees included Reeve Rea Walter Spencer Bert Thompson Mervin Coulter and Reeve Nield. About 73 delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiota
Union of
Manitoba
Jas. Rea
Russell
Eee Hamiota
Mier ‘A. Mather
Prefontaine
Bell
Russell-Erickson
Department
Union of Manitoba
Walter Spencer
Bert Thompson
Mervin Coulter
R. Nield
Manitoba Lifts Cattle Embargo From Western Provinces
Manitoba announces the embargo on cattle raw hides wool skins and bones entering from west of the Manitoba Saskatchewan border is lifted at 12 01 am on June 7. The move allows free movement of livestock and products from outside the quarantine zone with a new rule restricting returns to farms to prevent disease spread. Agricultural officials say the change aligns with prior decisions by societies fat stock and 4 H clubs to cancel local cattle sheep and swine exhibits and urges producers to hold stocker and feeder cattle on farms while the Prices Support Board plans to implement support in Manitoba markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Manitoba
Manitoba-Saskatchewan
F. C. Bell
Agriculture and Immigration
Federal Health of Animals Division
Saskatchewan
Agricultural Prices Support Board
Pooch Show Delights Crowds At Memorial Rink
Kiwanis Club staged the annual Pooch Show with dogs paraded for judges Bill McKeller and Don Persson. Marilyn Fenton's Mickey won best small dog, Sandra Bell's Smoky led big dogs, and Vere Cross’s costume earned best dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Rink
Kiwanis Club
Bill McKeller
Brandon
Don Persson
Russell
Marilyn Fenton
Mickey
Sandra Bell
Smoky
Terry Westwood
Westy
Vere
Cross
Bud
Larry Barker
Tiny
Violet Savich
Buster
Floyd McFall
Brownie
David Freier
Tippy
Lonnie Todoruk
Denise Mar
Tel
Tooker
June Laing
Smokey
Gary Patterson
Sandra Margetts
Heather
Pearl Dimond
Lucky
Kent Warran
Lassie
Corinne Durston
Kiwanians
F. A
Rus sell Fair prize list ready for distribution
The 1952 prize list for the Rus sell Fair on July 17 and 18 has been printed and is ready. Regular exhibitors will receive a mailed copy and extra copies will be available at post offices in the district. Contact J. A. Burgess or E. Sanderson if not received. Additions to horse sections and ladies work classes noted. There will be no cattle sheep or swine showing this year. poultry replaces them after a one year gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burgess
E. €. Sanderson
Astburys Rename Store As Father And Son Business
R Asbury joins his father in Russell firm now to be Astbury & Son. A Astbury started the business in the early 1900s through wars and depressions. Ronnie Astbury returns from the United States to assist, with his wife and son Ronald, dwelling at the Westbourne and Pelly corner house formerly Dr McLennan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Astbury’s
Astbury & Son
Ronnie Astbury
A. Astbury
United States
New York
Ronald
Westbourne and
Pelly
A. K. E. McLennan
Blind Canvass Nears Goal for Institute for the Blind
Receipts to date fall short of the 300 dollar objective for Russell as the annual canvass continues. The Elks tag day and business drive raised 290 dollars with plans to contact missed donors before week’s end. Donations may still be sent to Smellie Bros. & Co. offices as officials urge full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Russell
the Elks
Smellie Bros. & Co
Saturay
Woodstock S D to Join Russell and Binscarth Districts
The Rural Municipality of Russell council decides to dissolve Woodstock School District and merge it with Russell and Binscarth districts. Areas transfer to Binscarth Consolidated and remains to Russell. Other motions include road maintenance limits on No 4 highway, surfacing Binscarth River bridge, travel contracts to Loney's Cartage and G Bicknell, traffic line realignment, Civil Defence chair appointment H Kilpatrick, a $75 donation to the Russell Women's Institute, and adopting the 1952 Electors Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Russell
Binscorth
Binscarth
Achievement Day for Ladies Tailoring Classes
A group of Silverton and Russell women trained in a Manitoba Extension Service program will present an Achievement Day on June 17 at 8 p.m. in Silverton hall. Suits coats and dresses made during the course will be modeled. Hon. F. Bell will attend. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Russell
Extension Service
University of Manitoba
Silverton Hall
F. Bell
Local Oil Drivers Rewarded With Safety Badges
British American Oil Company honors accident free drivers with Bronze Silver and Gold Badges based on years without chargeable accidents. The Softy Programme includes psycho physiological tests and driving assessments to improve safety and reduce accident frequency. Over fifty badges were awarded in Manitoba to drivers including J Cross S J Yankoski and G W Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British American Oil Company
Manitoba
B.A
J. Cross
S. J.yankoski
G. W. Reid
Manitoba Seeding In T V Story On Wheat
NBC Television News photographed the 3000 acre Johnson and Sons seed farm near Dugald as the first stage of a wheat growing feature. Maurice Levy and Allan Starwitz led the crew with H E Wood and Dr F J Greaney coordinating the Manitoba leg of a week long cross country journey for Camel Caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Johnson and Sons
Dugald
N.B.C. Television News
North America
Maurice Levy
Dallas
Texas
Allan Starwitzman
Shamrock Hotel
Houston
Winnipeg
North Dakota
Kansas
Oklahoma
United States
H. E. Wood
Department of Agriculture
F. J. Greaney
Line Elevators Farm Service
Julius Hudson
Behind Schedule The Banner Cites Various Delays
The Banner explains delays due to the Saskatchewan elections holiday Monday and the Russell Collegiate yearbook deadline. The editor becoming a father again is noted as a minor detail in the timing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Parking Problems And Zoo Bear Name Contests
Saturday night crowds swell Russell traffic and parking becomes crowded. Drivers should park evenly on Main Street and avoid blocking lanes while youths drive recklessly. Police may issue warnings to reduce tickets. The zoo bear cub left for Brandon and readers offered many names before the contest was cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Main Street
Brandon
Cimona
Winnie the Pooh
Betty
Lulla
Found-Me
Banner
Ontario
Alberta
Page Family Races to Victory at Glenboro Meet
Dr Page Miss Joyce Page and Oscar Carlson attended the Glenboro race meet where Bob Page's mare Ad Key won the race making the trip more enjoyable for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Page
Joyce Page
Oscar Carlson
Glenboro
Bob Page
Ad Key
W I Meeting Discusses Civil Defence Plan For Russell
Mayor Andrew Mather spoke to the Women’s Institute on civil defence plans for the Russell area. He outlined a regional committee led by H Kilpatrick and outlined reception duties for evacuees, with subcommittees in health engineering welfare hospital police and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mather
Women's Institute
Ada Jackson
Mather
Russell
H. Kilpatrick
Binscath
Jas. Rea
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Woodstock S.D
Russell and Binscarth
Irnglis
Jas. Jackson
Inglis
England
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Quebec City
T.V. Story
Niagara
TO &E
Felts
Niagara Falls
Queenston
Lewiston
Grand Coulee
Ug Gercth
W.I
Jackson
H. ET. Way
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