Russell Tops Rossburn In Six Inning Victory On Local Diamond
Russell defeated Rossburn 9 to 4 after six innings before umpire George Smellie halted the game. Rossburn finished the return with a 5 all tie as Dunc McIntyre drove in runs with bases loaded and two out. Murray Robinson relieved Jack Wilson and Jack Thom, bringing a fastball to the Russell staff. The junior team is busy with exams while younger players play nearby. Seniors plan an upcoming tourney with Birtle Gilbert Plains and Rossburn on the schedule, plus a Minnedosa invitation on the 9th.
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Russell
Rossburn
George Smellie
Dunc McIntyre
Murray Robinson
Jack Wilson
Jack Thom
Murray
Nore
Birtle
Gilbert Plains
Ard
Minnedosa
Funeral Service For Adolph Keller Friday
Adolph Keller died Monday after a five year illness at home. Born November 23, 1914 in Silver Creek, he moved with his parents to Russell last fall. Survived by four sisters Carrie Voronisko Julia Senko Verna Pacy Annie Zollen and brother Joe Keller. Funeral at St Joseph’s Church Friday at 10:30 am, burial in Russell Cemetery.
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Adolph Keller
Frank Keller
Silver Creek
Russell
Carrie Voronisko
Julia Senko
Angusville
Verna Pacy
St Joseph's Church
Russell Cemetery
Weekend rainfall totals from CPR station report
H Gallagher CPR station agent releases weekend rainfall figures read at 7 oclock each morning. Readings show Saturday 1.90 inches Sunday 2.72 inches Monday 1.00 inch Tuesday 0.01 inch total 5.63 inches.
War Charities Board Winds Up Affairs
The Russell War Charities Board, original finance committee for the Russell War Memorial project, met Tuesday and wound up its affairs after raising 8000 dollars. It will return donor cheques and letters suggesting recontribution to the new rink project, then submit its records to the Ottawa registrar. The new finance committee must apply for a license for further subscriptions as over a year passed since the initial grant.
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Russell War Memorial
Russell War Charities Board
Memorial Hall
Hall
Rink
Ottawa
Christ Church Groups Hold Gating At Clarke's Crossing
W A and Mothers Union members of Christ Church gathered at Clarke's Crossing home of Mr and Mrs F Clarke on a Wednesday afternoon. A softball game entertained the group with seniors making strong plays despite the juniors being fleet. A lawn lunch followed followed by a social hour until rain dispersed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. and Mothers’ Union of Christ Church
F. Clarke
Clarke's Crossing
Clarkes
Killick Named Manitoba Dairy Commissioner
Manitoba appoints C. H. P. Killick as new Dairy Commissioner succeeding the retiring D. E. MacKenzie after 30 years with the Department of Agriculture. Killick, previously Assistant Dairy Commissioner, served in the RCAF as a ferry pilot and with the first troopers to land at Camp Shilo.
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Manitoba
C. H. P. Killick
D. E. MacKenzie
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
D. L. Campbell
Killick
RCAF
Camp Shilo
Holiday Tuesday Publish Date Clash With July 1
The Banner notes July 1 falls on a Tuesday complicating holiday observance and timely weekly production. Staff will adjust schedules to cover the holiday while releasing the issue on time.
Birdtail Flood Forces Homes Evacuations and Road Closures
Residents in Birdtail valley flee as floodwaters surge to historic highs. Russell Erickson highway washed out at Birdtail with bridge loss and car swept downstream. No. 4 highway remains passable but Saskatchewan highway is nearly impassable. Birtle bridge stable but area debris heavy. Bus routes between Russell and Yorkton tight on time. Dauphin services halted. Local basements flooded but farmers welcome rains overall.
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Birdtail Valley
Russell-Erickson
Birdtail
S. Bart
Birtle 1
Birtle
No. 4
Russell
Yorkton
Dauphin
North Land West
Washouts disrupt GN and G P rail service
Flood waters from weekend rain disrupted railway service in the district. CNR trains from the east halted at Rossburn due to Birdtail valley washouts. CPR trains Nos 51 and 52 blocked west of Millwood. Passengers and express were ferried by taxi and truck to Harrowby and Binsearth. After 24 hours of track work, east and west traffic resumed by Wednesday morning.
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CNR
Rossburn
Birdtail Valley
Millwood C
Binsearth
Tournament Postponed to Aug 4 by Russell Board of Trade
Flood waters blocked access to Russell forcing the postponement of the baseball tournament planned for yesterday. A new date of Monday Aug 4 was set by the committee and Mayor Mather supports aligning Russell with civic holiday observances.
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Russell
Board of Trade
Mather
TB X ray Survey Visits Russell in July
A mobile TB x ray unit will visit Russell on July 16 to 18 with Dr Routledge of Manitoba Sanatorium Board meeting local officials. A canvass will be conducted, household cards returned by July 5, then appointments issued after Winnipeg review. The survey offers free x rays to all residents to check for tuberculosis.
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T.B
Russell
Routledge
Sanatorium Board of Manitoba
Women's Institute
B.P
Winnipeg
Sanatorium Board
U Theory Exam Results At Manitoba School Of Music
The May theory examinations at the University of Manitoba School of Music were announced over the weekend. Results for Russell include Grade V history Elinor Shaw first class honors Betty Marie Brownlee pass. Grade II theory Rose Marie Matheson Binscarth honors Jackie Cohan pass.
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University of Manitoba School of Music
Russell
Elinor Shaw
Betty Marie Brownlee
Rose Marie Matheson
Binscarth
Jackie Cohan
Funeral Service Monday For Binscarth Pioneer
Funeral services for Mrs. David McGilvray, pioneer resident of the Binscarth district, were held Monday with many from Russell attending to pay respects. She passed away Saturday, June 21.
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David McGilvray
Binscarth
Russell
Care In Selection Of Food Advised
Nutrition authorities from Ottawa dismiss the idea that mixing foods creates hidden poisons in the stomach. They say even lobster with ice cream need not be avoided by healthy people, and most foods can be combined without harm for robust digestions. Moderation and thoughtful selection remain the key to happy eating.
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Ottawa
Two-Headed Kitten Born in Queens Home
Emily Mason of Queens New York reports the birth of a kitten with two heads. The unusual creature has four eyes two noses two mouths and only two ears. Experts describe such births as one in a million.
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Emily Mason
Queens
N.Y
Public Invited To Russell Collegiate Closing Day Exercises
The Russell Collegiate closing day exercises will be held Friday June 27 at two o'clock. The program includes trustee prizes crests for outstanding athletes and diplomas for students completing the year. A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend in the Collegiate Auditorium.
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Russell Collegiate
Audrey Craig Wins at Deloraine Races
Norman McLennan's fast step ping mare Audrey Craig captured a first and a second at the Deloraine races last week with Delbert Deschamps up.
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Audrey Craig
Deloraine
Norman McLennan
Delbert Deschamps
Brandon College Vocational Guidance Centre at Provincial Exhibition
The Brandon College Public Relations Department with Brandon School Board and National Film Board runs a Vocational Guidance Centre at the Provincial Exhibition in Brandon from June 30 to July 4. Daily films and a 3 PM lecture. Walter Dinsdale will conduct interviews 9:30 AM to noon and answer questions. The service also operates at Brandon College during summer for all students with occupational queries.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Brandon College
Brandon School Board
National Film Board
Brandon
Walter Dinsdale
D.F.C
Toronto
Don’t Over Do It During The Holidays Warning
National Health authorities urge caution as people with sedentary lives should not suddenly engage in vigorous sports during the holiday season. Experts say recreation suits all ages and fitness levels and a family physician can advise on safe activity levels.
Canada’s 1947 Confederation Anniversary Message
On July 1st 1947 Canada marks the 80th anniversary of Confederation and the birth of the Dominion. The message urges appreciation for the Fathers of Confederation and a united faith in Canada’s future. It emphasizes that the nation’s possibilities are limited only by individual effort and local improvement will yield national growth.
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Canada
Fathers of Confederation
United Voice
Dominion of Canada
Rainfall figures spark scale in Russell farm briefing
The weekend rainfall in Russell totaled 5.63 inches translating to about 18 525 tons of water on 25 cultivated acres using a chart that converts inches to gallons and tons. A school holiday kickoff and a stalled Russell parking bylaw discussion follow, plus Miss Winnifred Todd’s Queen bid at a Winnipeg sorority convention.
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Russell
Acre
Joe Deschamps
Winnifred Todd
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Alpha Iota Sorority
Josephine Hollowell
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Canada
United States
Rumor of Wheelchair Donations to Hospitals Refuted
A false tale claimed a tobacco firm offered wheelchairs to veterans hospitals in exchange for wrapping materials. H K Dicketts of the Legion contacted the company, which replied that the rumor had no basis in fact.
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Veterans’ Hospitals
H. K. Dicketts
The
Legion
Coming Along In Spite of Backward Spring Harvest Moves Up
Weather turns warmer after heavy rain and crops show promise. Sid Thorpe displayed Thatcher wheat last week with stalks sixteen inches tall signaling earlier harvest expectations despite the late spring.
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Sid Thorpe
Communist Threat to Canada booklet released by Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released a report titled The Communist Threat to Canada after a National Board meeting in Toronto. It describes Communism as subversive and dangerous and aims to inform the electorate to safeguard individual liberty. a copy is available on loan to readers.
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Canada
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
National Board of Directors
Toronto
Canadian Chamber
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Clarke’s Crossing
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