Councillors Work Overtime On Town Property Sales
Town council meetings extended late into the night as councillors approved property sales and related matters. Purchases included J M McKinnon south ten feet of lot 7 block 70 plan O and Mike Eakine acquiring block 123 plan 377 for residence use. Annie Liske bought lot 6 block 112 plan 377. Alfonse Van Daele bought lots 21 22 23 block 72 plan and a residence will be built. W Dunn rented pasture land for 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Andrew Mather
J. M. McKinnon
Mike Eakine
Minniska
Annie Liske
Alfonse van Daele
DeBaker
W. Dunn
South Main
The
United Grain Growers Ltd
Weeklies Meet In Annual Session In Winnipeg
Thirty seven of Manitoba s sixty four weekly newspapers attended the third annual Manitoba Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention at the Fort Garry Hotel June 12 and 13. The Russel Banner was represented by Herb Rutar and Sheila Stuart with Rutar elected to the board for 1952. The theme was Good Service to Your Community Brings its Own Reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Herb Rutar
Sheila Stuart
Russel Banner
Rutar
Ray Evans
Morden Times
A. W. Hanks
St. James Leader
National Organization
W. E. McCartney
Toronto
N. S. McLean
Elmwood Herald
F. R. Manning
Reston Recorder
A. H. Leech
St. Vital Lance
T. E. Wilkins
Killarney Guide
H. B. Munro
Swan Iver Star-Times
H. A. Wallace
Cartwright Review
H. M. Rutar
Russell Banner
G. C. Kroft
Selkirk Enterprise
Helen Marsh
Dauphin Herpid
Una Phillips
Boissevain Recorder
J. R. McLachlen
Virden Empire Advance
T. M. Beveridge
Norwood Press
D. K. Friesen
Altona Echo
Deloraine Times
Government of Manitoba
Imperial Oil Limited
T. Eaton Co. Ltd
Brewery Products Ltd
Manitoba Power Commission
Campbell
Heavy Rainfall and Hail Hit District This Week
Heavy rainfall and hail affected the district with .78 of an inch on Sunday and another .22 of an inch on Tuesday. Hail covered the ground at Russell with stones as large as marbles, and hail was also reported south of town on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Festival Group Plans 1953 Western Marquette Festival
Western Marquette Musical Festival organizers in Russell plan for May 1953 with a renewed board. President C C Foster, vice president Rev J Ray Anderson, secretary D E Persson, treasurer H E T Way. Directors span Shellmouth Inglis Russell Silverton Bivinearth Birtle Roblin. A possible drama festival and a violin class were discussed for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Marquette
Russell
Memorial Hall
C. C. Foster
J. Ray Anderson
John Salmon
D. E. Persson
H. E. T. Way
Shellmouth
Inglis
Silverton
Binvearth
Birtle
Roblin
E. Busch
Elliott
Ashcroft
Solagirth
A. Kines
G. Fisher
T. W. Shaw
W. G. Zwicker
E. C. Sanderson
H. Armstrong
Morris
Foxwarren
Irvine
Binscarth
John Cormick
Rossburn
Wright
Fins Chisholm
Birds
Hans Shellmouth
S. Veach
Matheson
Dunfield
Foxwaren
Hofdahl
A. Busch
Solitary Trees Strike More Often by Lightning Than Groups
Observations show solitary trees suffer lightning strikes more frequently than those in clusters. The pattern suggests exposure risk increases with isolation and reduces nearby loss for grouped specimens. Researchers note microclimate factors and forest density influence strike likelihood.
Old Days Triplets Bring Back Calf Pictures
Mr. W. H. Schwalm, a regular reader of The Old Days column, recalls a 40 year old event about triplet calves born to Mr. C. West of Eadcliffe. Cameras clicked as the calves posed, and two of the calves were brought to the Banner office this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Schwalm
C. West
Eadcliffe
Y W C Entertain Former Hostesses At Knox Church
The Y W C held a social evening in Knox church basement with a quizz contest emceed by Mrs W H Westwood and guests including Mrs A G Smellie Mrs W W W Wilson Mrs J A McKinnon Mrs A E Leifer and Mrs L Foster. The event honored departing member Mrs J E Forsyth who received china as a farewell gift. A committee was formed to arrange booth supplies for the upcoming fair and summer visiting rosters were announced with dates through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Westwood
Knox Church
Young Women’s Club
A. G. Smellie
W. W. W. Wilson
J.A. McKinnon
A. E. Leifer
L. Foster
Marnie Hoar
J. Silver
J. E. Forsyth
China
Souris
Silverton Fashion Show Caps Tailor Course
Silverton hosts an Achievement program closing a three month tailoring course in which 32 garments were completed. Hon. F. C. Bell praised the Extension Department and community leaders. Members modeled outfits including suits, coats, and children's wear, with group instructors named and gifts presented to course supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton-Russell
Silverton Hall
F. C. Bell
Bell
D. Vinnell
Alwin Ross
W.I
J. Silver
G. Reichmuth
M. Ostapowich
A. Ross
Klimack
Linda Zwicker
Linda Foster
Beth Naylor
Wilma Wilderman
R. Kieper
H. Clement
J. E. Forsyth
G. Nickel
Vinnell
Forsyth
Robertson
L. Margetts
A. Klimack
Earle Keating
Simpson
Jack Shipp
F. McKay
Jean Thompson
Extension Service
China
J Forsyth Honored At C of C Meeting
Mr J E Forsyth of Souris was guest at the Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Elk's hall Friday evening. The president presented him with a pen and pencil set for his work as a chamber member and president. The agenda included Bicycle Safety Program funding from service clubs. A publicity booklet was under consideration. A film Prairie Conquest by National Grain Co. was shown by Howard Bales. W E Fenton presided and D A Kinney served as secretary present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Forsyth
Souris
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Elk’s ‘Hall
Penton
Chamber
Forsyth
Russell
J. A. Bursess
National Grain Co
Howard Bales
Winnipeg
W. E. Fenton
D. A. Kinney
Vast Improvement Through New Sidewalks On Memorial Avenue
Strolls along Memorial Avenue and D Arcy Street showcase newly installed sidewalks by Shipp Brothers, described as a vast improvement for the town. A light note from Ochre River Fishermen presents Miss Aroma Sanderson, while a maternity fee of 35 dollars for naming a pet cub is noted, linked to The Kibitzing Fishermen Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Avenue
Christ Church Corner
D'Arcy Street
Main
Shipp Brothers
Miss Aroma Sanderson
Kibitzing Fishermen Society
Squeeze by railways sparks oil trucker boycott
The railways pressure on oil truckers backfires as truckers unite to boycott oil companies. In other news, Jack and Bill Thom report fishing at Silver Beach with one angler landing three jacks while the other loses his rod and reel, later to recover his gear with a magnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Bill Thom
Silver Beach
Bill
Jack ‘Thom
Time magazine piece on Ottawa pilot flight ride
Time magazine reports in its Canadian section that Flying Officer Charles Keating of Silverton piloted a ride in Canada’s new 733 jet, a detail noted by Ottawa Bureau Chief Sam Welles. Elks Lodge guides July 1 celebration with Silver Beach as venue and plans for extra water sports to attract families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time Magazine
Ottawa
Sam Welles
Canada
Charles Keating
Silverton
Elks’ Lodge
Silver Beach
The
Elks
BC election results hint at decisive first count
In British Columbia the June 12 vote may deliver a decisive defeat for Liberals and Conservatives. The transfer able ballot shows a likely CCF win on the first count with Social Credit in strong second, while final results await July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Liberals
Manitoba
C.cf
Social Credit
Rural Electrification Expands Across Russell Area
Manitoba Power Commission wire gangs move from Binscorth to Russell and Inglis areas to extend rural electricity lines. New crews will also serve Angusville and Silver Creek, with Shellmouth and Boult on to follow. Power consumption rose from 1950 51 to 1951 52 across multiple towns, led by Russell and Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Manitoba Power Commission
Binscorth
Angusville
Silver Creek
Polo Gang
Inglis
Shellmouth
Boulton
Commission
Binsearth
Cracknell
Dropmore
Endcliffe
Silverton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Full Gospel Mission Russell
P A.D.C
H. D. Rolston
Gospel Service
Festival Group
Dox Dani
Irie
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Liverpool
England
Greenock
Scotland
C. E. Duggan
J. P. Dufour
Montreal Harbormaster
A. C. MacDonald
C.P.S
Andre Gauthier
Y.W.C
Hoar
Zwicker
G. E. Goodmanson
G. Durston
Louselle Leifer
Noreen Perley
Persson
C. Russell
H. Pettitt
Ada Spear
Jas Rea
Westwood
R. S. Clement
J. Craig
W. McNaughton
J. Forsyth
Knox United Church
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