Russell School Literary Society entertains with student programme
A Russell school Literary Society program featured captains Nelly McDonald and Russell Boulton with performers Chrissie Kelso Yohn Dutton Agnes Buie Mary Kelso Myrtle Maynes Lizzie Kelso Duncan Kippan Ben Clee Victor Wright John Mooney Hazel Glover Wm Calvert Laura Schwalm Richard Clee Annie Buie Rule Schwalm Gordon Kip pan Eva Kelso. Ten men with big feet passed through Minniska district last week tramping the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School Literary Society
Nelly McDonald
Russell Boulton
Chrissie Kelso
Yohn Dutton
Agnes Buie
Mary Kelso
Myrtle Maynes
Lizzie Kelso
Duncan Kippan
Ben Clee
Victor Wright
John Mooney
Hazel Glover
Wm. Calvert
Laura Schwalm
Gordon Kippan
Eva Kelso
Minniska
Russell Town Increases Tax Rate To Forty One Mills
Russell council set the general mill rate for 1946 at 41 mills, up 7.5 from 1945. The business tax stays at 10 percent. The school board budget rises to 10,038.50 from 8,750, with 1,000 for policing and 700 for new assessment costs. Other increases cover deficits. Town accounts totaling 352.11 were approved and Block 116 Plan 377 was sold to Allan McDougall of Shellmouth for 75.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Allan McDougall
Shellmouth
Red Cross seeks strong Manitoba support for 1946 drive
Manitoba Red Cross branches launch the 1946 campaign along familiar lines aiming for a thorough rural finish. Funds will back civilian health, a free blood transfusion service for hospitals, and free transfusions to Manitobans. Continued care for disabled veterans, lodge upkeep at Deer Lodge, nutrition for rural schools, and Home Nursing classes are emphasized. Eight and a half million dollars already allocated for relief in Europe and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Red Cross
Canada
Deer Lodge
Red Cross Lodge
Europe
China
First curling bonspiel concludes in Russell and Doig trophy race
Eight years ago in March 1911 the Russell curling bonspiel neared completion with local curlers leading six visiting rinks in the primaries for the Doig trophy while George Wishart plans to take over the Grand Central hotel on the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Doig
George Wishart
Grand Central Hotel
Town agrees to buy 25 hp oil engine for 24 hour power
At a March 11 1926 special town council meeting the decision was taken to purchase a 25 horsepower oil engine as an auxiliary. Once installed the power plant will operate on a 24 hour basis. Also noted John Jackson of Silverton was elected a director of the Marquette Progressive Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Silverton
Marquette Progressive Association
Russell Hatchery Expands Capacity With New Equipment
Russell Hatchery installs extra equipment as the first chick batch nears. Management reports strong district reception and bookings exceeding expectations. The upgrade raises season capacity to about 30 000 chicks and Austin Hunter of Sidney Man is employed as mammator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hatchery
Austin Hunter
Sidney
Man
Grandview and Rossburn Tops in Recent Hockey Scores
Over the past week on Iceal ice the Junior B team hosted Grandview and won 8 to 3. Later Rossburn visited Russell and defeated Russell lac with strong support from their fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Rossburn
Russell
Russell Lac
Raise the Roof to Build a Home Phrase Sparks Debate
A regional columnist weighs a saying about housing philosophy, contrasting architectural work with creating a true home environment. The piece discusses values, community, and practical steps for lasting living spaces.
Knox United Anniversary Services Well Attended
Knox United church celebrated a large anniversary with a two part program including a 4 pm broadcast series for Anglican Advance Appeal from Brandon. Notable speakers included Most Rev. L R Sherman and Rt Rev W W H Thomas with Longworth and Norris listed as coordinators. A concert followed featuring Betty Marie Brownlee and a Vocal Trio, under Mrs E C Sanderson accompaniment, drawing an appreciative Russell audience.
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Apeal
Brandon
L. R. Shermen
Rupert's Land
Winnipeg
W. W. H. Thomas
CKX
F. R. Longworth
Central Committee
Canon I. A. Norris
Russell
Knox United Church
Eric D. Errey
Trinidad
Mr. Errey
Betty Marie Brownlee
Baird McNeill
Johnnie Courteau
Carr
Hvett
Westwood
This Belongs To You United Church Dedication Crusade
A message invites parishioners to a rededication service at United Church on Sunday March 10. The aim is to renew commitment to Christ’s ideals and strengthen church life as a house of prayer and service for all people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
McIntosh Rink Wins High School Bonspiel Grand Challenge
Friday and Saturday saw the high school bonspiel with sixteen rinks. Bob McIntosh's rink captured the Grand Challenge title while Miss Taylor and George Smellie placed second and third respectively. Awards also went to Sandy McPherson and several consolation winners as local merchants donated prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McIntosh
At & Pan
Miss Grainger
Ross Merrit
Miss Taylor
George Smellie
Tom Rubel
Sandy McPherson
Mr. Dalton
Stan Jackson
Hay Gillespie
Marion Keating
Mildred Jackson
Jim Langford
Gerald Davidson
Doreen Matheson
Follos
Ruth Hoffman
Jim Gillespie
Les Matheson
Ken Thom
Joyce Cartwright
Beth Coulter
Bernice Sudbury
Laurie Whitmer
Mary McDonald
Elinor Shaw
Marshall Glasman
Peggy Anderson
Wilson Fraser
Bachinski
Ross Merritt
Wilbert Seifert
Enid Adolphe
David Dunn
Lore Schwalm
Burke McNeill
Harold Waddell
Ree Bird
Jean Todoruk
Lawrence Gallant
Public High School Debate Friday at 3 pm
Grade XI vs Grade XI will debate whether a good library is more important to man than a good laboratory. The event is in the school assembly at 3 pm and all parents and friends are invited to attend.
Knox United Church Service Schedule in Russell
The notice lists Knox United Church in Russell Manitoba with minister E McNeill MA BD. It announces an 11 am sermon Ancient Power for a New Age and 7 pm Getting Beyond the Lines of Communication. A rededication to church work and a Day of Prayer reconsecration is urged by the Crusade for Christ conference committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell
Man
E. McNeill
Conference Committee
Operation Husky Arrives in Russell After 2500 Mile Trek
The husky dog team from Whitehorse Yukon reached Russell on the last lap of a 2500 mile journey one day early. Mayor Andrew Mather welcomed the team of seven dogs and their musher and Mounted Police escort. Local dogs were conspicuously absent. The visitors stayed until Tuesday morning and were seen at the hospital school and along the streets. A vaudeville troupe entertained at the A N V hall Monday evening with a dance to follow.
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Whitehorse
Yukon
Russell
Andrew Mather
Weddings Tie McKinnon Dunn to Rainie Pryce McKinnon
The wedding of Rainie Pryce McKinnon and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J A McKinnon took place with a white satin gown and long train. The groom’s family hosted a reception and the couple departed for a Washington, D C honeymoon. they will reside in Russell. A separate Winnipeg marriage bound Fern Ferguson of Angusville to Samuel Mervyn Nield of Angusville with a robin’s egg blue dress and American Beauty Roses corsage, followed by a small reception and plans to reside in Winnipeg.
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Dunn
Rainie Pryce McKinnon
J. A. McKinnon
Pete McKinnon
Jack Thom
Stan Yankoski
E. C. Sanderson
Buster Westwood
Washington, D.C
Russell
All Saints’ Church
Winnipeg
Fern
C. E. Ferguson
Angusville
Samuel Mervyn
J. §. Nield
Wm. Askey
Mary Skelly
T Moore's
Mill rate up seven percent in Russell town
The Russell town council set the 1946 mill rate at 41 mills up from 33.5 last year. Increased taxes fund school, policing, a new 1946 assessment, plus $1,288 for the school, $1,000 for police and about $700 more for the assessment. Any surplus helps budgeting deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Playmates And Lamb Herald March Entry In Snow
A playful lamb signals March as a lion looms. Mrs. K Sokoluk of Angusville spoke by long distance to her son Pte John Sokoluk in Holland for 15 minutes. Local property owners face higher costs for the Town of Russell this year, though no lawsuits are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Sokoluk
Angusville
John Sokoluk
Holland
New York
Russell
Marriage ceremony details at Legion hall reception
The wedding featured roses with bridesmaids including Sgt Gladys Maynard and Cpl Jean Brims of the CWAC. Clare Indseth served as best man, ushers were Charlie McKeen and Donald Donaldson, music by the organ, Mrs Bruce Noton sang Walk Beside You. The couple plan to reside in Flin Flon.
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Sgt
Gladys Maynard
C.W.A.C
Cpl
Jean Brims
Cw.ac
Clare Indseth
Charlie McKeen
Donald Donaldson
Bruce Noton
Legion Hall
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Banner
Manning
Neepawa
Merchant's Bank of
George G. Meikle
Pro Prietor
the Banner
Natal
B.C
Russell Rural
J. A. Glen
Manitoba Trustees Association
Foxwarren
Knox United
A.A.A. Broadcasts
Husky
McKinnon-Dunn
Vield-Ferguson
First Lutheran Church
Flin Flon
Mary Isabelle Brims
Siath
Arthur Turnbull
University of Manitoba School of Music
Denis McNeill
Kenneth Thom
Mary Matheson
Public Weather Forecast Service of
Vancouver
Toronto
Hiroshima
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