Kiwanis Anniversary Week Ends With Final Round
Kiwanis Week activities wrap up with a church rally, teen canteen opening, Rose Tag sales and a pig club presentation. The Russell baseball game vs Binscarth ends in a 45 13 score, highlighting a busy community week across sports and youth events.
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Addie Leiter
Russell
Binscarth
Leifer
Jack Thom
Bill Patterson
Murray Robinson
Bin‘scorth
Bud Glasman
Robinson
Ireland
Jerry Davidson
Louis Barthelet
Dean Winnell
Kiwanis
Wilma Cus- Istar
Daryl Halwas
Roland Smith
Elks Plan Big Dominion Day Fest at Silver Beach
Russell Elks host Dominion Day celebrations at Silver Beach on July 1 featuring senior baseball games, school softball, boat rides, midway attractions, foot races, a biggest fish contest led by Alex Chesky, a grand fireworks show, and a large dance at the Silver Beach pavilion.
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Russell Elks
Silver Beach
Alex Chesky
Silver Beach Pavilion
Brandon Kiwanis Members Report Miami Trip Details
President Earl Atkinson and Vice-President Humphrey Davies described a Brandon Kiwanis Club visit to Miami Florida for the Kiwanis International convention held in May. Delegates from Brandon included Bob Forbes Cam McLennan Gene Cadorath and Ed Baker.
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Earl Atkinson
Humphrey Davies
Brandon Kiwanis Club
Miami
Florida
Brandon
Kiwanis International
South
Atkinson
Mr. Davies
Brandon Atneding
Bob Forbes
Cam McLennan
Gene Cadorath
Ed. Baker
Transportation provided by BPO and Elks for 11 am outing
Courtesy transportation through BPO and Elks will depart Memorial Rink at 11 am for a big day together.
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BPO
Elks
Russell Lodge Wins Gad Gillan Trophy for Best Manitoba Lodge
Russell Elks Lodge earned the Gad Gillan Trophy from the Manitoba Elks Association for top lodge activities. The camp at Silver Beech cost about 100000 to build and furnish. Russell contributed to Save the Children Fund and the International Appeal for Children and aided community projects. RB Clark of Minnedosa became association president and R W Kennedy of Russell was elected second vice president.
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Gad Gillan
Manitoba Elks’ Association
Russell Elks
Russell
Brandon
A. G Smellie
W. E. Fenton
Silver Beech
Lodge
Save the Children Fund
International Appeal For Children
RB. Clark
Minnedosa
Association
R. W. Kennedy
Canada 1950 Year Book released by Dominion Bureau of Statistics
The Canada Year Book 1950 is issued as an up to date pocket guide on Canada's economy. It covers economic organization in thirteen sections with over 280 pages of text more than 160 illustrations 100 tables and maps.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Alaska Purchase Shaped by Two Cents Per Acre Deal
United States paid 7.2 million dollars for Alaska in 1867 at roughly two cents an acre to Russia. The transaction created a vast new territory and altered U S strategic horizons.
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United States
Russia
Alaska
South African Visitors Wish For Real Snow Storm
South African guests visiting Canada hope to witness real snow before leaving. Knox United Church prepares to welcome Rev. William Ira MacDonald, new minister from July, as visitors marvel at Canadian hospitality and plan trips to Calgary Stampede.
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Canada
South Africa
Chamber of Commerce
James Moster
Shellmouth
Blond
Greenwood
Miss Blond
Capetown
Coseestra
Moster
Franconia
Winnipeg
Calgary
Russell Motorcycle Exhibition At Manitoba Fair Grounds
Russell riders and the Manitoba Motor levele Benefit Riders Association present a 2.5 hour show at the local fair grounds next Wednesday evening. Sixteen champions including Fred Moulson Bill Kalke and Chuck Noakes perform speed and trick events with a flaming board wall crash as a highlight. Advance tickets available and a large crowd is expected for the 7:30 p.m. start on June 28. Grandstand seating is free for early arrivals.
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Russell
Manitoba
The
Canadian Legion
Manitoba Motorlevele Benefit Riders Association
Requy
Featur
Jing Fred Moulson
T. I
Bill Kalke
Chuck Noakes
Silverton Teacher Leads Proficient Otter School Award
Miss Phyllis Tolboom of Silverton is recognized as head of Otter school at Deloraine as the Strathcona Trust fund selects two Manitoba schools as most proficient. The prize includes a football two bladders and a softball.
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Phyllis Tolboom
Town Council Milepost on Main Street Surfacing
Mayor Mather and Councillor Clement clarified last weekend that hard surfacing for Russell's Main Street was discussed but unaffordable with town finances. The dust nuisance persists and the item lacks minutes or records, though the project ties into the provincial highway system and may seek greater government help.
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Russell
Mather
Public Works
Frank Clement
Closing Exercises Set at Russell School
Russell school closing exercises will be held at 10 am Friday June 30 with promotion certificates and book prizes to be awarded. Parents and friends are invited to attend.
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Russell School
Russell Ladies Boost Funds for Manitoba Flood Relief
The Russell Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion voted 100 dollars at the last meeting for the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund. The donation supports Legion headquarters in Winnipeg and reflects Russell district’s strong backing for the relief effort. The Russell Memorial Hall is receiving an interior facelift and new floor, slated for completion soon. A dance after motorcycle races next Wednesday night offers a preview of the grand re opening to come.
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Russell Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Manitoba
Legion
Winnipeg
Russell
Russell Memorial Hall
Farewell Sermon for Rev J T Gawthrop at Knox United Church
Rev J T Gawthrop will bid farewell to Knox United Church on Sunday. Called from retirement he has filled the pulpit during the past months and kept the church in a strong position. Both he and Mrs Gawthrop have made lasting friends and well wishes go with them.
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J. T. Gawthrop
Knox United Church
Gawthrop
Gaw- Trap
Jish Derby Opens Season With Cash Prizes at Silver Beach
John Stefanishyn of Silver Beach inaugurates Fish Derby season offering cash prizes for the lake’s largest catch. Mike Senko of Angusville tops a list with a 10% lb fish, Fred Pushka of Angusville runner up at 7% lb. Entries go through Stefanishyn. The Elks host a separate one day derby on July 1 with prizes for biggest and first fish. Alex Chesky handles entries and timing information.
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John Stefanishyn
Silver Beach
Mike Senko
Angusville
Fred Pushka
Stefanishyn
Elks
Alex Chesky
Weather note on late sun and cool nights
Yesterday the sun reached its peak for the year and hints of returning to coal fires. No 24 hour summer day yet as nights have cooled to freezing or near freezing. Despite the chill, crops across the district look healthy.
Lads Impress With Bowling In Small English Car
Harry notes the team did a solid job bowling in and out of the compact English car used for transport, highlighting their skill amid tight conditions.
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Harry
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Foxwarren
Kiwanis Club
Wildwood Country Club
Memorial Rink
RCAF
Eugenie York
Oshawa
Ont
Russell Lodge
W. Ira MacDonald
Knox| ‘United Church
Wening
William Ira MacDonald
Prince Edward Island
Maritimes
Peace River District
Emmanuel College
Toronto
Silverton
Muskoka
Ontario
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