Public urged to maximize post office services by speaker
A Winnipeg inspired Cross swimming instructor was engaged by the Russell Kiwanis Club to teach two weeks of adult and children classes at Silver Beach. Enrollment is at the Agriculture Rep's office with a $1.00 per person fee. D B Sutherland, postal services PR rep from Winnipeg, addressed the Russell Chamber urging use of faster service and noting Canada’s postal deficits and rate comparisons. He urged noon mail posting for next day delivery east to Winnipeg or west to Regina.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
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United States
United States Department
Treasury
Russell
Regina
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Air Service
Shellmouth
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H.R. Dicketts
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Winners at Annual School Field Day
The school held its annual field day with ideal weather and events in faces, jumping, and ball throw. Diana Dunsmore led girls with 20 points, while Daryl Hal topped the boys with 19. Crest prizes await at closing exercises as Kiwanis provided drinks and ice cream.
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Diana Dunsmore
Daryl Hal
Kiwanis Club
Picnic Winds Up Year s Activities at Mission Band
Over thirty children attending Mission Band meetings at United Church basement held a Kiwanis Park picnic to wind up a busy year. Sixteen meetings since December. activities included dodge ball, Peanut scramble, lunch, and study of The Round Window. Children corresponded with Fort Massey Halifax and other Canadian bands. a World Friends magazine letter prompted replies from across Canada. Handwork projects included toy drums from salt boxes. $17.74 sent to the Birtle presbyterial. Twenty four buttons were presented during the year.
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T. Dunsmore
R. Wilcox
Arthur Jackson
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Fort Massey
Halifax
World Friends
Canada
Vancouver
Manitoba
Ontario
New Brunswick
Birtle
Public Works Told to Proceed with Building Plans
The Department of Public Works has been instructed to move forward as circumstances allow with the construction. Local plans for the structure size are not yet known.
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Department of Public Works
Assiniboine Floods Hit Crop and Pasture Lands Near Roblin
The Assiniboine river swells, inundating crop and pasture lands across the valley. Roblin Dropmore Shellmouth and Clarke's Crossing report rising water with grain moved to safety. In Shellmouth valley about a thousand acres flooded. Evacuation underway at Brandon flats. Local residents Jerry Hooper Lloyd Elliott John Russin Allan Johnson Jim Langford and John Zimmer are highlighted among those rescuing stock.
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Roblin Dropmore
Shellmouth
Roblin
Russell
Clarke
Jerry Hooper
Lloyd Elliott
John Russin
Allan Johnson
Jim Langford
John Zimmer
St. Lazare
Qu’= appelle
Brandon
Flats
Inglis United Church Dedication Service
Inglis United Church was filled to capacity on Sunday morning June 20 for the dedication of the church. Guests came from Minniska Foxwarren Binscorth Dropmore Russell and from Bethany and Trinity Lutheran churches at Inglis. Dr. W. Rothwell of Clanwilliam spoke and was assisted by J. Groucott.
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United Cnuircn
Inglis
Minniska
Foxwarren
Binscorth
Dropmore
Russell
Bethany
Trinity Lutheran
W. Rothwell
Clanwilliam
Ing
Stanley Jackson
W. J. McKenzie
EH. Armstrong
Baldur Oliver
Neepawa
Holy City
Gordon Gibson
Murray Liske
Kenneth Hopkins
Rothwell
Grouott
Anne Adams
Perce Pooley
Skinner
McKenzie
Armrong
Leaders thank mothers and WMS for lunch aid
The group expresses gratitude to the mothers and WMS members for supplying lunch to children during meetings, noting good attendance and cooperative support from the community.
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WMS
Silver Beach Boys camp opens Sunday and essay contest winners named
The Silver Beach Boys Camp launches this Sunday with one week for boys and one for girls. Essay contest winners include Harvey Craig and Linda Foster among others. Douglas W. Russell, P.Eng, named as Assistant Registrar for the Association to start June 1. The camp uses Russell Elks Lodge facilities and features Red Cross swimming instruction and cooking supervision by Mrs. Clift Russell.
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Silver Beach
Kiwami
Harvey Craig
Floyd Robinson
Brent Kinney
Terry Westwood
Linda Foster
Diana Dunsmore
Violet Savich
Linda Zwicker
W. G. Zwicker
Ann Sudbury
Red Cross
Clift Russell
Russell Elks’ Lodge
C of C to Present Brief on Liquor Regulations
The Chamber of Commerce June meeting approved a committee plan to brief the Manitoba Liquor Commission when it appears in Russell on July 27. The group discussed dispensing with the permit system tightening parlor supervision and selling liquor in stores for home use among other points. The meeting also arranged hosting touring teachers on July 9 and directed a resolution on the Silver Beach road and health standards at the camp site. President Way presided, with Burgess secretary pro tem. Next meeting set for July 23.
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Manitoba Liquor .Commission
Russell
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Robertson
E. W. Langford
J. More
A. G. Smellie
G.l.cc
Manitoba
Silver Beach
Department of Health
H. E. Way
J. A. Burgess
T. Dunsmore
Chamber
Elks Water Sports Day Planned at Silver Beach
The Elks announce their annual water sports day on July 1 at Silver Beach with free boat rides boat races greased pole walking swimming diving surfing and skiing events. Cars depart Memorial rink at 11 am followed by a day of contests bingo and a dance featuring Bob Corley's orchestra.
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Wecuse Eiks
Silver Beach
Bob Corley
the Elks
Junior Auxiliary Girls Win Festival Competition
The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church traveled to Brandon for the J A Festival at St Matthew's Cathedral on Saturday. Led by Mrs J D Lafferty and Miss Jean Eshelby, they won first place with the play The Curious Nickel. Participants included Lorna Glasman Verna Glasman Mary Eshelby Sandra Bell Margaret Smith Olivia Watkins Lauren Jones Marylin Hiller Darlene Hiller Rita Prince Fay Ross Violet Savich and Audrey Sage with drivers Mrs Lily Glasman and Mrs H R Dicketts.
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Christ Church
Brandon
St. Matthew's Cathedral
J. D. Lafferty
Jean Eshelby
Lorna, Glasman
Verna Glasman
Mary Eshelby
Sandra Bell
Margaret Smith
Olivia Watkins
Lauren Jones
Marylin
Dog powered treadmill found at Robertson’s garage
At Robertson’s garage a dog powered treadmill is on display, an antique used to churn or pump water. Frank Robertson seeks a dog to operate it during fair days. Meanwhile E C Shepherd’s road crews moved to the No 1 highway between Russell and Binscarth.
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Toronto Royal
Tim Dunn
Frank Robertson
Robertson
Frank
E. C. Shepherd
No. 1
Russell
Binscarth
Portage Plough Match Highlights Local Farm Winners
At Portage last Friday during the Western Canada Ploughing Match Jed Clement placed runner up in the special class for LA's while Ron Robertson led with 77 points and Rod scored 73. Ray Mitchell of Gilbert Plains trailed the field among five entrants.
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Snemieward
Portage
Western Canada
Jed Clement
Reservation
Rod
Ray Mitchell
Gilbert Plains
Summer Heat Delights Readers With 80 Degree Push
The weatherman aligns with the calendar as June ushers in summer. Mercury tops eighty degrees, signaling warm days ahead and a seasonal shift welcomed by readers.
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Mercury
Local stables race season opener at Deloraine
Theyre off as Northern Thoroughbreds lead the pack at Deloraine with Norman McLennans Rockaway and Attaboy posting four firsts and a third. Zimmer Brothers claim four top finishes with Rocky Path while George Heap and Majic Miss earn three seconds and two thirds. Private training track at the farm shows payoff as Shorty Grey returns to weight, signaling big things before Russell races on July 15 and 16.
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Deloraine
Norman McLennan
Rockaway
Attaboy
Hhe Zimmer
Rocky Path
George Heap
Millwood
Majic
Norman
Russell
Blossom time at Westbourne street Siberian Crab trees
Maritimers boast of apple blossom time and compare with trees at the CPR station grounds. A walk to the west end of Westbourne Street reveals a profusion of Siberian Crab blossoms, worth the trip for admirers of bloom.
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CPR
Westbourne Street
New Leader Emerges as Roblin Succeeds Willis in Winnipeg
A provincial convention in Winnipeg ousted Errick Willis as party leader and installed Duff Roblin. The decision follows a lively gathering with high energy, aiming to solidify the party as the official opposition.
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Winnipeg
Errick Willis
Duff Roblin
Brightening on the West Main Also Elevator Red Facade
West side Main streets gain fresh paint on several business fronts while farther west the U G building group including the elevator and annexes receives a traditional red coating. The change lightens streetscape and signals ongoing improvements in the area.
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Elks Officers Attend Manitoba Convention in The Pas
Ernie Yoxall Art Kinney and Neil Jones left yesterday for The Pas to attend the annual convention of the Manitoba Elks Association. Yoxall and Jones are provincial officers while Kinney serves as deputy grand exalted ruler.
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Ernie Yoxall
Art Kinney
Neil Jones
Pas
Manitoba Elks Association
Messrs. Yoxall
Jones
Mr. Kinney
Stop sign at south approach to Westbourne Street
Local traffic officials have placed a stop sign at the south approach to Westbourne Street on Shell River Ave. The move suggests a safety pause at the intersection, possibly intended to slow traffic and improve pedestrian or vehicle flow.
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Westbourne Street
Shell River Ave
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