Rita Hoffman Crowned Queen of Curlers Carnival
The first open bonspiel at the new Silverton rink ran March 3–5 with 24 rinks from Russell Angusville Binscarth and Silverton. The Grand Challenge and Citizens Event were won by teams led by A Phizacklea and L Margetts respectively. Miss Hoffman crowned Elks candidate. Linda Foster crowned bearer. RCMP escorted royal party. Skating display by Birtle club highlighted the event along with various races and prize drawings.
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Silverton
Russell
Angusville
Binscarth
End
A. Phizacklea
S. Murray
A. Murray
J. Robertson
Binsearth
R. Clement
R. M. Anderson
R. Chipping
G. Ferguson
D. Corder
R. Cochrane
J. Anderson
J. Simpson
C. McFarlane
R. Kennedy
J. H. Denny
A Coulter
J. Hyde
R. Evans
V. Ferguson
A. J. Mushumanski
A. Phisacklea
R. Clem_Siwak
J, A Eee Keiper
E. Beswatherick
H. Clement
R. Coulter
J. H Denny
S. Siwak
H. Anderson
L. Margetts
R. Phizacklea
R. Keiper
A Phizacklea
TL. Margetts
A. Coulter
B. Beswatherick
Ight
Birtle
Mrs. Evans
Irene Wilkinson
Bea |i |Spencer
Jean Smith
Robena Harris
June Greene
L. Spence
H.laird
M. Edwards
M. McMordie
L. Clubley
Joan
Elaine Winstone
D. Randell
Bev Kennedy
Carol Lazenby
Fancy
Scott Drever
Clarence Waddell
Joey Johnson
Shell
Sheila Cross
Ted Bil‘Hlingsley
Rick — Mosoron “Ehon
Fancy Sheila Robertson
Edith Ferguson
Cameron Man
Lynn Matheson
Mary
Jean Glasman
Garnet Clement
Jack Mather
Basler
H. G. Sanderson
John Chaytor
L. Barker
Scott Ls
Marilyn Fenton
Barbara Mitchell
Terry Waddell
C. Keiper
B. Kinney
Sneila Cross
Doris Ross
Joan Winstone
Roy Pettitt
M. Hiller
Gerry Genaille
Max McMorley
Dan Rubeniuk
Walter Gallant
Pearl
Wetson Simpson
Pen and Pears
Jim Mester
Shellmouth
Walter
Martin
Chocolates
Russell Midgets Triumph Over Lazare Intermediates in March
Russell 5s led by D Adolphe Cartwright Schwalm and Vinnell defeated Lazare Intermediates 3 to secure a March 6 win. Russell intermediates tied for first place at Lazare tournament on March 8 after routing Lazare and drawing 4 4 with Hamiota. They prepare to face Dauphin next, noting dramatic turnaround from two years ago.
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Lazare
Rusell
D. Adolphe
Cartwright Schwalm
Vinnell
Russell
Peddie
Adolphe
Cartwright
Matheson
Schwalm
Cochrane
McLennan
Deschamps
Hamiota
Russell—Wowk
C. Wishart
E Wishart
Mather
Gillespie
Loney
Henderson
M. Glasman
L. Glas
Dauphin
CBV
First Showing of 1949 Model Car Saturday
The new Custom Dodge will be the first 1949 automobile to be shown this week, with a De Soto deal and salience in the public display. Ace publicity claims this is a heralded milestone in 35 years and features improved comfort and economy. Other showings include Fe Air force weather men at Sands New Mexico.
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Ertsan Brothege
de Soto
Ace
Inglis News Highlights Local Happenings and Events
Mrs Wm Mench recently stayed as a patient at Sacred Heart hospital Russell and wishes for a speedy recovery. Mrs Pete Craig is convalescing at home after a hospital visit. Barbary Pooley has been on the niche list. The Farmers bonspiel, sponsored by the Seed Club, closed with strong curling enthusiasm and praise for Roland Liske and volunteers. Midgets beat Ethelbert 6 4 with local boys scoring, next facing Neepawa. A two act play and dance by Inglis P U is set for March 1. Regular institute and district convention plans discussed with prizes announced for bonspiel events. A Rose Valley visitor bought a tractor in Inglis.
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Wm. Mench
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Pete Craig
Wm. Fisher
Winnipeg
C. C. Robin
Betty
Michael
Tummel
Butch and Company
Preefield
Stan Davidson
Sharon
Harold Adams
Jas. Craig
Roy Breckenridge
Roblin
Ethelbert
Dauphin
Eldrid Wyche
Arthur Bryant
Gerald Gaber
Neepawa
Inglis ¥.P.U
Inglis
A. Werschler
Local Notice Snippets From A Mississippi District
Local items report Clarence Robin visiting the Robins household last week while Ed Beza travels to Winnipeg for medical care. Dave Harrison returns home to settle business then neighbor chatter mentions Fred’s housekeeper ad. Jim Halpin seeks medical treatment in Russell while Donald Robin curls at Rossburn and Mrs Martel plans a Toronto Winnipeg holiday.
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Clarence Robin
A. Robin
Ed. Beza
Winnipeg
Dave Harrison
Fred
Shirley Briggs
The
Free Press
Local Red Cross Drive Next Week
The Russell Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society announces its annual meeting followed by a Red Cross drive from Wednesday March 16 to month end. The branch highlights past per capita generosity and outlines a peacetime drive including the national blood transfusion service and mobile donor clinics. The Red Cross emphasizes volunteer labor and support for veterans and emergency aid across Manitoba communities.
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Russell Branch
Canadian Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Russell
Portage la Prairie
FlinFlon
Dauphin
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Cli
Beefs or Duets in Farmers Spiel Sparks Wives View
A letter from Russell Manitoba signed by “A SKIPS' WIFE” critiques the Farmers Spiel event. The writer argues the prize level belittles farmers, notes farmers’ absence to tend chores, and calls for better town country relations without avarice. March 7.
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C. of C
Tou
Russell
Man
Low Rail Fares for Regina Winter Fair
Special return and one way rail fares announced for the Saskatchewan Winter Fair in Regina from March 28 to April 1. The low rate covers Saskatchewan and western Manitoba stations, with sale from March 26 and April 1 for arrivals by 5 PM. Return tickets valid until midnight April 2. if April 2 has no trains, honored on the first available service.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Fom
RH. Powers
Canadian Passenger Association
Manitoba
Brandon
Souris and
Harte
Postal Mixup Delays Carnival Queen Picture
A mail clerk failed to deliver notes to engravers causing postponement of the carnival queen and attendants portrait. Monday A J Sheffield rushed the piece in print but it was returned Wednesday due to a mislabeling of From and To on the envelope.
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Cp.r
A. J. Sheffield
Knox United Church Anniversary Services Planned
Janes E. McNeill leads anniversary services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prof. Carl N. Halstead will preach at both services and join a dinner and concert Monday evening.
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Carl N. Halstead
Halstead
How to Lose Friends Through Noisy Living
Music may soothe yet loud noise provokes conflict with neighbors. The piece urges quiet hours to prevent frayed nerves and breakups, advising considerate timing for gatherings.
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Rita Hoffman
Fea
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Sands
R. Breckenridge
FWLC
Toming
Inglis Smetime
H. ” Gillies
W. McKenzie
Rae Armstrong
Earol Jackson
James Jackson
Clarence Seifert
Wheat King
Peter Pitts
Eadcliffe
Harold Fintas
Robert Ziprick
Melford Liske
Endcrlife
Geo. Baldock
Otto Seifert
Eddie Prieze
Alvin Bach
Cracknell
Eddie Frieze
P. Reed
Rose Valley
Sask
Ernest Hertlein
MERCY
Asessippi
Red Cross Murse
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Canaian
Canada
Deer Lodge Hospital
Regina Winter Fair
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