Western Manitoba title hangs on Pony league playoffs
The Angusville lead in the Pony division advances to a title showdown with Oakburn for the Western Manitoba crown. North division features Russell at Foxwarren and Shoal Lake vs Birtle in a decisive playoff, with both Russell and Foxwarren aiming to cap a weather-affected schedule. Senior Two league games were played with Bin scarth edging 5 4 and Russell rallying past Inglis 7 3, while Esterhazy tournament saw Russell finish third after losses to Holler who won the event. A St Lazare visitor’s strong showing in Little League led to a 9 0 defeat, though Russell mounted a late rally with walks and timely hits. Vern Birston shined on the mound.
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Angusville
Oakburn
Manitoba
Russell
Foxwarren
Shoal Lake
Birtle
St. Lazare
Binscarth
Inglis
Esterhazy
Langenburg
Holler
Vern Birston
Scott Drever
Raymond Pittet
Recital by Msn. Denyes At Local Church
A recital will be held in our church by Msn. Denyes with further particulars to follow. Mrs Jos. Shipp is back after a week in Sacred Heart hospital. Mrs. Margaret Keating received word last week of a new grandchild.
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Msn
Denyes
Jos. Shipp
Sacred Heart, Hospital
Margaret Keating
Saskatchewan limits overwork with 36 hour week rule
Saskatchewan legislatures extend hours of work act by reducing the work week to 36 hours in holiday weeks. Farm help excluded, most industries get overtime protections at time and a half. Construction workers may take a half holiday or receive overtime pay for remaining hours.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
Business Development The Royal Bank Letter
A discussion on business development highlights that both large and small enterprises require planning. It emphasizes daily or full time efforts, assessing supply sources, finances, demand, distribution, price trends, and the general environment before expanding production. It notes human behavior remains harder to harness than machinery.
Public Invited To Russell School Closing Exercises
Parents and friends are invited to attend the Russell School closing exercises scheduled for Tuesday June 29 at 2 30 PM. Winners from the recent field day will be recognized during the program.
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Russell School
District Music Pupils Are Examined Here
Hugh Bancroft of Winnipeg toured Russell last week to examine University of Manitoba music pupils. Pupils traveled from Inglis Langenburg Angusville Silverton Roblin and Russell with nearly 50 students presenting at the United Church. Local instructors listed include Miss Lee Leifer Mrs H E Armstrong Mrs EC Sanderson Mrs F Kitson Mrs M Phillips and Mr Wright.
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Hugh Bancroft
Winnipeg
Russell
University of Manitoba
Inglis
Langenburg
Angusville
Silverton
Roblin
Bancroft
The
United Church
Pees Caenie Ee Lee Leifer
H. E. Armstrong
EC. Sanderson
F. Kitson
M. Phillips
Wright
Mining Scholarship Award To Former Russell Boy
Clifford Hugh Frame of Trail British Columbia has won a $500 two year mining scholarship from Kennecott Copper Corporation to study at the University of British Columbia He is the son of Hugh Frame of Trail and the grandson of Mr and Mrs William Frame of Russell
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Come
Russell
Trail
B.C
Clifford Hugh Frame
Kennecott Copper Corporation
University of British Columbia
Clifford
Hugh Frame
William Frame
Ruby Kolstad Birthday Shower at Roe Home
A miscellaneous shower was held on June 19 at the H. Roe residence in honor of Miss Ruby Kol stad. Fay Digby and Gregory Hunter dressed as a bride and groom to draw gifts from a wishing well while Mrs. Aldridge and Mrs. Hunter helped with opening. Ruby thanked guests after Mrs. Cameron read an address, lunch was served, and everyone sang For She's a Jolly Good Fellow.
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Ruby Kolstad
H. Roe
Fay Digby
Gregory Hunter
Aldridge
Bus Hunter
Ben Cameron
Ruby
Barbara McFadyen
J. Shearer
E. Wardle
Transconal
Mac Gillis
District Trustees Meet At Hamiota Convention
The No 3 Regional School Trustees Association held a one day convention in Hamiota on June 14 with 46 trustees attending Despite lower turnout due to late seeding guests included Provincial President A J Thiessen and Deputy Minister B Scott Bateman Officers for the coming year were Bert Mitchell president W G Boulton vice president T Kieper secretary treasurer Other board members include M McConnell Birtle Bert Stevenson Shoal Lake Fred Mackie Strathclair Gerald Snowden Foxwarren H A Murray Decker The mayor welcomed delegates and a lively question period followed Thiessen discussed central office work and recruitment while Bateman spoke on secondary school areas Presiding were Bert Mitchell and W G Boulton Dinner was provided by United Church W A
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No. 3 Regional School Trustees Association
Hamiota
A. J. Thiessen
B. Scott Bateman
Bert Mitchell
Rossburn
W. G. Boulton
Birtle
T. Kieper
Russell
Max McConnell
Hamidta
Bert Stevenson
Shoal Lake
Fred Mackie
Strathclair
Gerald Snowden
Foxwarren
H. A. Murray
Decker
Véhables
W. W. Cochrane
Bert Mcleod
Inspector Punk
Thiessen
Central Office
Manitoba
Bateman
T.A. Kieper
The
United Church W.A
Gamma globulin cited as protective against polio
Dr. Robert D. Defries of the Connaught Laboratory says gamma globulin offers clear protection against poliomyelitis though its limits must be recognized. He notes ongoing Salk vaccine tests and urges continued blood donations to stockpile gamma globulin for potential polio epidemics.
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Robert D. Defries
Connaught Medicine Research Laboratories
University of Toronto
Globe and Mail
Canadian Red Cross
Defries
United States
Canada
Detries
Red Cross
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Rise in October 1953
Unemployment insurance benefit payments totaled 7,603,667 dollars in October 1953, marking a one third increase over the same month in the previous year. The rise reflects stronger claims and broader coverage during that period.
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F. Clement & Sons Ltd
General Motors Products
Bill Keating
Lawrence
Freefield
Harvey Hackman
Minniska
the Royal Bank
Russell Boy
Dropmore
Aeie Ee
Smellie Bros. & CO
Russell, Man
Rabia Aicd
Silver Beach
Smitty
Restaurant & Grill
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