Field Days Highlight At Binscarth Inglis Schools
District gathering at Binscarth and Inglis saw Foxwarren win the Shield for most points as Russell students excelled in events. Isabel Mintenko led junior girls with wins in 60 and 100 yard dashes, while Shellmouth claimed the marching shield and overall high-point trophy amid a perfect weather day.
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Trict
Foxwarren
Russell
Isabel Mintenko
Ted
Mary Freier
Pat Jackson
Reta Dunn
Stan Korowski
Glen Berg
Ronald Glasman
Ron Giasman
Stan Korqwhap
Bran Korowski
Ronnie Glasman
Frank Johnson
Roy Casilar
Gerry Keating
Roy Cusitar
Kiwanis Plan June Activities and Camp Fundraiser
Kiwanis plans a Pooch Show at Memorial Rink on June 19 with judging at 5 pm and dog entries eligible for prizes. The group will send boys to Silver Beach camp in early July, funded by a June 23 bake sale to raise donations. Contributions of food and cash are welcome.
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Kiwanis Club
Silver Beach
Association Secretary Tours Manitoba District Chambers
M J G McMullen secretary of the Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce toured the district in a busy day. He spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at noon and met with Angusville and Rossburn chamber members in the afternoon, then attended binsearth board officers in the evening with district director J A Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
M. J. G. McMullen
Manitoba Associated Chambers of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Angusville
Rossburn
Binsearth Board
J. A. Burgess
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Prize Offered For Improved Home In Russell
The Russell Chamber of Commerce sponsors a beautification campaign opening now and closing June 90 with a $15 prize for the resident showing the most improved grounds and surroundings. Herb Rutar handles entries at the Banner office. Canadian Girls in Training under Miss Edith Craig support a town clean-up effort, urging residents to keep yards and lanes neat and tidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Herb Rutar
Edith Craig
Russellites
Appeal For Clothing For Needy Children Starts
The Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Canadian Save the Children group issues an appeal for warm clothing. Officials urge donations of coats, sweaters, hats, and footwear to help needy children this winter season.
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Manitoba
The
Save the
Weddings Brighten June with Two Local Ceremonies
A June wedding at United Church in Binscarth featured Amy Irma Honey and David Braddell with 170 guests attending a reception at Oddfellows Hall. The bride wore pale embossed organza and a long veil, attended by her sister Thora, while Eber Braddell of Montreal served as best man and the couple plans to reside in Birtle. Separately, Dorothy Alexander of Vancouver married Michael Gallant of Russell in Winnipeg at St Stephans Anglican Church. The ceremony highlighted blue Chantilly lace gowns and a reception hosted by the bride’s relatives.
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Honey Binscorth United Church
Amy Irma
Gladys Honey
Russell
David Lorenz
Barry Braddell
Newtownbarry
Eire
Ray An
W. A. Flynn Birtle
Thora
Winnipeg
Eber Braddell
Montreal
John Thompson
George Honey
Oddfellows Hall
R. Breckenridge
Inglis
Rebekah Lodge
Purity Chapter
Scotland
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Ingolf
Ont
Birtle
Braddell
St. Stephens Anglican Church
Dorothy
W. H. Alexander
Vancouver
Michael L
J. Gallant
Ison
Bea Cassick
Adolphe Wagner
F. Wilkinson
Gallant
Bridal Showers and Weddings Shine in Winnipeg Area
Miss Marie Hooper, bride elect, headlined a Monday night shower hosted by Mrs. J Cross. Guests and young attendants joined in a washer-themed gift line and refreshments provided by Christ Church Evening Auxiliary. In Shellmouth area, nearly fifty friends surprised Mrs. D Arcy Deschamps with gifts as garlands and a verse were shared. Mrs. J Gallant hosted thirty five friends celebrating Mrs. Mike Gallant's marriage with a lunch and gifts. Marguerite Shirley Eleanor Aitken and William Frederick Hancock married at St George's Anglican Church Winnipeg with Rev Dean J O Anderson officiating. The couple planned a reception at the bride's parents home 1941 Kingsway followed by a holiday and move to Kitchener Ontario.
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Marie Hooper
J. Cross
Little Corrine
Marie
Dannie
Christ Church
Shellmouth
PCR
D'Arcy Deschamps
Don Bicknell
Gordon Loney
D. Bicknell
T. Smart
Mike Kukura
J. Gallant
Mike Gallant
Mike Ostapowich
Mary Arnold
Gallant
Davidowski
W. Todoruk
G. Mintenko
Misztur
Arnold
Ostapowich
Marguerite Shirley Eleanor
Adest
William Aitken
William Frederick Hancock
William Hancock
James Watson
William Aitken, Jr
H. R. Armstrong
William McGreevy
Kingsway
Hancock
Whytewold
Kitchener
Ont
Birtle Pioneer Mary Anne Wilson Celebrates Ninety
Sunday brought a family gathered celebration for Mrs. Mary Anne Wilson of Birtle marking her 90th birthday. Four generations were present from a seven son two daughter lineage, with attendance from relatives including W. W. Wilson Sparrow Clarke Smith Glasman families. Wilson, editor of the Birtle Eye Witness, was born in Stratford Ontario and moved west in 1881.
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Mary Anne Wilson
Birtle
Young Women's Club Plans Booth At July Fair
Miss Ada Spear hosted the Young Women's Club meeting and appointed committees to arrange a July fair booth. Reports covered the graduation dinner catered by the club and bake sales held on the first two Saturdays in June. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Ivy Hall Edith Craig and Sheila Stuart. The final meeting of the season will be June 25 at Miss Phyllis Coultis home, a picnic supper, with cars departing the post office by 6:30. Drivers should contact Mrs M Hoar.
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Ada Spear
Ivy Hall
Edith Craig
Sheila Stuart
Phyllis Coultis
Mra M. Hoar
Russell School Board Holds June Regular Meeting
The Russell School Board met June 5 with members Mrs May Robertson W E Fenton C Adolphe D A Kinney and secretary treasurer J A McKinnon present. The school will close June 29 and reopen August 30. A prize fund of 25 to 30 dollars was approved for closing day books. 25 dollars supported Binscarth Field Day. Accounts totaling 370 dollars were approved for payment. The Inspector's report was filed for the time being.
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Russell School Board
May Robertson
W. E. Fenton
C. Adolphe
D. A. Kinney
J. A. McKinnon
Russell School
Binscarth
Community notes and weekend visits in Dropmore
Mr and Mrs A Turta went to Saskatoon and points west for two weeks. Mr and Mrs L Jolliffe of Deepdale visited Mr and Mrs J Wardle. Mr and Mrs Charlie Ried of New Westminster BC visited Mr R D Hammond. Thanks to Inglis choir for aiding the Dropmore church service. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Henry Dale on their June 10 Roblin wedding. Dropmore picnic set for Friday June 20 at the Dropmore school with an evening program.
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A. Turta
Saskatoon
Points West
Dropmore
Henry Dale
Roblin
Dropmore School
Births, weddings, and church service noted in local notices
Crosby E L Ted Polding welcomed a son Paul Edward born May 24 in Chilliwack BC. Congratulates to Mr and Mrs Jack Higgins formerly Marguerite Smyth on birth of two daughters June 8 in Gainsboro Saskatchewan. Church service held in a school house last Sunday with Rev Anderson of Binscarth. Alfred Polding returned from Shilo after attending Joyce May’s wedding to Paratrooper Herbert Sidney Cecil Clark of Fernie BC.
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E. L
Ted) Polding
Paul Edward
Chilliwack
B.C
Jack Higgins
Marguerite Smyth
Gainsboro
Sask
Anderson
Binscarth
Alfred Polding
Shilo
Joyce May
Herbert Sidney Cecil Clark
Fernie, BC
Father’s Day Poem About Bills and Farewell
A nostalgic verse describes a father at a shop with his daughter, charging purchases amid a wrecked car, and a big bill he ultimately signs away. It recalls tough times, family duty, and a final rest on the Peaceful Shore as Father’s Day arrives.
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Dad
Russell School Parade Earns High Praise Despite Judges
Russell School students practised for the annual field day parade at Binscarth and were seen as the best group by residents, though the judges placed Russell third. The town contends the judging was narrow minded and partisan and calls for independent judges in the future.
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Russell School
Binscarth
Russell
SAW THE LIGHT fund drive nears completion in Russell area
Residents contributed nearly 280 to the Canadian Institute for the Blind Kiwanis tag day. Those who have not donated can still do so with Jim Burgess or Cec Sanderson before next Monday. The paper explains tight six page limits forced late ads and news to be trimmed this week.
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Russell
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Kiwanis Club
Jim Burgess
Cec
Sanderson
Flin Flon Elks Band to Perform in Russell July 3
The Flin Flon Elks Band plans a brief tour with Russell set to host a show on Tuesday July 3. Arrangements are being organized by the local Elks Lodge to bring the concert to town as part of the band’s early month itinerary.
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Flin Flon Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Russell
New Car Arrivals Spotlight Local Dealers
Two new automobiles drew attention last week in town. George Gibbons owns a Cadillac with full trim bought from F Clement and Sons. Frank Robertson of Robertson Brothers displays an eight passenger Coronet Dodge.
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George Gibbons
Cadillac
F. Clement & Sons
Frank Robertson
Robertson Brothers
Station Employees Adopt Five Day Week at Local Depots
Last week the five day week began on the CNR and CPR with changes at local depots. The CNR office will close at 8 am Saturday and stay shut until Monday. CPR agent Gallagher will be off Saturday, with Monday covered by Oscar Carlson and the office open for business.
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CNR
CPR
C.N.R
Gallagher
Oscar Carlson
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