Hon. James A Glen Dies in Ottawa at 73
Ottawa: Hon. James Allison Glen, former barrister and solicitor of Russell, died Tuesday afternoon in Ottawa at age 73. He served Marquette in the House of Commons for eighteen years, was Speaker and Minister of Mines and Resources, resigned in 1948, and was succeeded by Stuart Garson. He had been in poor health for a year and leaves wife and one son, David, of Ottawa. funeral plans not announced.
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James Allison Glen Ward
James Allison Glen
Ottawa
Russell
Glen
Marquette
House of Commons
House
Mines and Resources
Hhis
Stuart Garson
International Committee
David
First Entries Received For Russell Race Meet
Time Stevenson from Kamsack leads early race entries for Russell fair on July 20 and 21 with three new horses. He contests the Barry Memorial Trophy with First Meeting in the half mile and Easter Blue and Flo Broom in seven furlongs, also aiming for the feature mile. The card features six heats daily with five races plus the chariot. South Eastern Saskatchewan Racing Association guarantees full harness entries. Bob King of McConnell fields Danny Mahone and Miss Finch to defend trophies.
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Time Stevenson
Kamsack
Russell's
Stevenson
Russell Track
Flo Broom
Barry
Saskatchewan Racing Association
Bob King
McConnell
Danny Mahone
Miss Finch
Subway ventilation by piston action of trains
Trains driving air through partially ventilated tunnels create air movement via piston action.
Minniska Church 50th Anniversary Observed in Russell
The Minniska church marked its golden anniversary with special services and a social gathering. Rev. J. F. Douglas spoke at Sunday services, a memorial plaque for forty pioneers was unveiled, and a Monday program featured solos, duets, readings, and greetings from local clergy and Knox United.
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Minniska
Russell
John Jackson
Willis Kieper
J. F. Douglas
Shurch
Frank Robertson
Harold ‘Westwood
Margaret Hertlein
Violet Klimack
Edith Craig
Silverton Choir
Dr. Rothwell
Inglis
M. F. Graham
Oak River
A. G. Smellie
Knox United
Minniska Church
Banner
Rev Gawthrop bids farewell at Knox United Church
Rev J T Gawthrop has finished an eight month stint at Knox United Church in Russell. He thanked the congregation for support and urged a welcoming hand to the incoming minister Rev W S MacDonald, who arrives for a special induction service tonight and will preach Sunday. Gawthrop and Mrs. Gawthrop depart Tuesday for Crystal City before moving on to the Pacific Coast.
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Knox United Church
J.T. Gawthrop
Gawthrop
Russell
Crystal City
Pacific Coats
W. S. MacDonald
Knox United
Manitoba Gift Clock to Newfoundland Celebrates Union
Manitoba presents a framed clock to Newfoundland Province on Newfoundland Day. Speaker W C Miller will deliver the gift in St John s. Inscription notes the union of Newfoundland with Canada dated April 1 1949 and quotes Psalm 133.1.
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Manitoba
Newfoundland
Canada
W. C. Miller
St. John's
Chuck Wagon Races Coming Next Week in Russell
Clift Claggett presents chuck wagon races and attractions at the Agricultural Grounds next Tuesday evening at 7 30. The show features 40 head of fast wagon horses, cowboy events, polo crose on horseback, comedy mule and Henry the Brahma bull. A new act toured after Madison Square Garden includes a performance in Russell followed by a Memorial Hall dance with a Western Swing Band.
A Good Talker Is Only a Pitcher
A noted saying compares oratory to pitching urging speakers to win with heart and mind. It implies a speaker is defeated if the audience does not connect emotionally or intellectually.
Bearlet and Gold Yearbook Printing At Collegiate
Russell Best Seller now printed and on sale below cost. The 48 page Bearlet and Gold features essays poetry short stories drawings editorials humor and more from Collegiate students. One page lists names and initials of alumni who attended the Collegiate 20 or more years ago. Funds for printing are raised by the Collegiate Literary Society and this year they presented a short comedy play.
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Bearlet & Gold
Family Fun At Silver Beach July 1 Dominion Day Event
Russell Agricultural Society reports plans for Boys and Girls Rally on July 20 at the fair. Dominion Day celebration returns to Silver Beach with Elks sponsorship, senior baseball, softball, fishing contests, boating, midway attractions, and a fireworks display. Transport arranged from Memorial Rink, 9 am to 9 pm, with meals at the pavilion and prizes for fish caught.
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J. E. Forsyth
Russell Agricultural Society
Russellsiks
John Stefanishyn
Silver Beach
Iite
Elks
Russell School
Alex Chesky
Inglis Seed Club Wins District Elimination Contest
The Inglis team of Wilmer Fingas and Bert Freize won the district elimination for Junior Seed Growers Clubs held last Wednesday at Russell. Percy Ford as contest official, assisted by Howard L. Haggland, produced 1159 points to clinch Russell’s semi final berth at Portage la Prairie on July 12. Russell’s Bill Freier and Raymond Mintenko totaled 1059, three more than Binsearth’s Peter Pushka and Bill Orr. Erwin Mack leads Inglis. Mintenko and Kieper lead Russell. Cochrane and Orr head Binsearth clubs.
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Inglis
Wilmer Fingas
Bert Freize
Russell
Percy Ford
Howard L. Haggland
Canada Malting Company
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Bill Freier
Raymond Mintenko
Binsearth
Peter Pushka
Bill Orr
Erwin Mack
Geo. Mintenko
Alex Kieper
Russell Club
Archie Cochrane
Gordon Orr
Relatives Attend Funeral Held Monday At Regina
The death occurred Friday at Regina General hospital in Regina Sask of Mr. Robert Husband. Funeral services drew relatives from Russell including Mrs. Husband's brothers J. H. McLennan and A. K. EB. McLennan, Stuart McLennan, R. McLennan of Brandon, and Mrs. James McLeod of New Westminster B C.
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Regina General Hospital
Regina
Sask
Robert Husband
Russell
Husband
J. H. McLennan
Stuart McLennan
A. K. EB. McLennan
R. McLennan
Brandon
James McLeod
New Westminter
B.C
International Cooperation Seems Unlikely in Crowded World
A reflective line notes that high degrees of international cooperation look improbable when people rarely follow basic courtesies like keeping to the right on crowded sidewalks. The remark hints at broader challenges in global collaboration.
Russell Town Council Passes Accounts
The Russell Town Council approved accounts totaling 28030 at the regular session last Thursday evening. Mayor Mather presided with Councillors Clement, Bicknell and Gillespie in attendance.
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Russell Town Council
Mather
Clement, Bicknell and
Gillespie
Christ Church Notes Holy Communion Service Lineup
Holy Communion services noted with Rev H. H. Vines as celebrant at Christ Church. Also listed are afternoon services at St Mathews Binscarth and St George's Binscarth, with Christ Church Russell scheduled in the same period.
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Christ Church
H. H. Vines
Aegeant School Closes With Exams and Friday Exercises
Examinations are underway and the term ends by noon today with final closing exercises scheduled for Friday at noon. Public school activities wind down as students complete tests and prepare for recess.
Open Friday Evening in Russell for Long Weekend Supplies
The town of Russell will keep evening hours Friday to let shoppers buy long weekend supplies. AM business places will close Saturday in observance of Dominion Day national holiday.
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Russell
Good Roads Branch targets Highway 31 resurfacing progress
Government equipment works on No 31 Highway north of here cutting rough spots and pulverizing bumps. Travel is expected to commence within a week as No 4 between Binscarth and here also awaits resurfacing.
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Good Roads
Binscarth
Here
Early Birds Lead Silver Beach Camp Registrations
First campers to register this season were Mrs. C. E. Patrick and Mrs. J. K. Ferguson from Edmonton and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McKinnon from Millwood. The grouping marks the season kickoff at Silver Beach with early entrants listed.
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Silver Beach
C. E. Patrick
J. K. Ferguson
Edmonton
R. C. McKinnon
Millwood
Right Time for Rains Boosts Local Grain Growers
The past week brought .80 inches of rain on Monday, totaling 1.16 inches, fueling abundant berry blossoms and growth. Though summer days remain unsettled, locals anticipate a fine July and August. Northern lakes near The Pas attract many anglers seeking pike and lake trout, with eight to twelve pound catches common and a Flin Flon garage offering a prize for the biggest fish caught this season within the territory.
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Pas
Flin Flon
Russell Defeats Foxwarren 4-1 in North-Western Inter-Provincial League
Russell secured a 4-1 win over Foxwarren on their home diamond despite rain and cold. Pitcher Jack Thomhur hurled for Russell with multiple strikeouts, Marshall Glasman debuted as catcher, and the team sits at 3-6-1 after ten games. In the Binscarth tournament, Holar beat Russell 2-0. Gilbert Plains won the tournament with Langenburg runner-up.
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Russell
Foxwarren
Jack Thom
Marshall Glasman
Binscarth
Holar
Gilbert Plains
Langenburg
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Rank Williamson
Russell Kiwanis Club
Cuba
Jack MacArthur
Milt Donaldson
Brandon Packers
Rev. Gawthrop
Mong
Ledingham
George Gilmour
Wildwood Park
Inglis Seed Club
P.m
St. George's
Aeggeant
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