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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
8
A 41 year old Rossburn Times reprint recalls Rossburn and Russell meeting on the Rossburn diamond in a league opener that ended 10 to 10. Kelly and Pickpocket Joe stood out for Rossburn while Mickie the Russell pitcher dominated the rest, leaving fans disappointed by a sloppy exhibition.
Rev W G Zwicker B A leads a Service of Commemoration for the 30th anniversary of the United Church of Canada at NOX United Church. Holy Communion follows the service. Junior Sunday School at 11 am Church School at noon. Acts 20 28 Take heed unto yourselves and to all the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers to feed the Church of God which He hath purchased with His own blood.
Mrs. Charles of Chicago visits Millwood while G Cartwright hosts guests from Moose Jaw and Langenburg. Wondrasek and Scobie family trips to Winnipeg Regina Oakburn MPU delegation attends Oakburn convention. Hail damaged gardens south of Millwood. Relatives from Winnipeg Regina and Winnipeg visits noted.
Winnipeg guests include Mr and Mrs Broomfield visiting Mr and Mrs R J Lewis. Mrs Geo Baronet weekend in Regina with daughter Doreen. Alvin Robb from Regina spending two weeks with his parents. Frank Zimmer family visiting Roe household. Allen Anderson Jessie Anderson and companions travel to Benson Minnesota to visit Joe and Mrs Dugan. E Comfort of Brandon visited district. R D Hammond hospital patient at Sacred Heart. Clarence Young, brother of Mrs W R Robb, died at Trail BC on Sunday June 19. family expresses sympathy.
The June meeting of the Minniska Woman's Missionary Society was hosted by Miss L Berke on June 7 with 15 members and two visitors. Mrs M Dunn led worship, scripture was read by Mrs J Ziprick, and the group took turns with a program booklet titled Anniversary in Angel. Discussion on quilt making closed the business portion, with lunch served by Mrs R Keating and Mrs P Halwas. The next gathering is July 5 at Mrs J Ziprick's.
A packed rink in Binscarth hosted the Chamber of Commerce giant Binso game drawing attendees from Russell and district. The main prize a piano eluded Mrs Norman Prince in a three way tie won by Gordon Johnson of Foxwarren. she settled for a ham. Other top wins included Jim McCulloch for satin wool, Miss Rita Borkofsky fishing outfit, Mrs Alex Chesky stainless steel kitchen set, Miss Gwen Bennett cedar chest, Alex Kominko electric hand mixer, Mrs R White torchiere lamp, Harvey Hyde oven grill, and Jim Ungrin wool blankets.
Mount Robson in British Columbia is Canada’s best known mountain, but Mount Logan in the Yukon stands nearly a mile and a half taller, redefining the country’s highest peak.
Chamber of Commerce representation from Russell at the Portage la Prairie provincial plowing match features Verne Schwalm in the special H Club event. He placed second to Gavin Coulter last week but Coulter could not attend due to exams, with Rod Clement also listed to compete. Accompanying Verne were Tom Kieper Keith McComb and Bernard Greaves.
Canadian farmers in 1954 faced their third straight year of income decline, with national net farm income at 1,125.6 million. Western provinces Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba suffered the deepest cuts, down 65 percent from 1952 and 67 percent in 1954 versus 1951, while operating costs rose in other regions but fell 7 percent in the West.
Experimental cooks find salads highly adaptable for daily meals and a rich source of essential nutrients. By mixing various raw ingredients, they create new flavor profiles and healthier options for the table.
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