Provincian Event Praised By Eight Hundred Attendees
The Queen and her attendants looked beautiful as visiting skaters impressed the crowd. Costumes were marvellous and returns were great, with eight hundred people present expressing approval.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
1
Betty-Marie Brownlee Crowned Queen at Russell Carnival
Betty-Marie Brownlee was crowned queen at the Russell Carnival held last Friday at the Russell Community Curling Rink. Mayor Andrew Mather crowned the queen, with Piper Jack Reid leading the procession and 800 spectators filling the venue. Attendants included Adeline Gelatiuk Nora Lunn Elinor Shaw Ruth Hoffman and Crown-Bearer Jo-Anne Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Community Curling Rink
Jack Reid
Morris
Niska
Betty-Marie Brownlee
Atendants
Adeline Gelatiuk
Nora Lunn
Elinor Shaw
Ruth Hoffman
Jo-Anne Cross
Andrew Mather
Miss Brownlee
Miss Dunn
Shaw
Hoffmann
A. G. Smellie
Women’s Club Yearly Report and Finances
The Hussell Young Women’s Club lists 24 members with an average attendance of 15 and 1 regular meeting mainly at members’ homes. Members served 190 plus visitors in church on Sundays. activities include meals at a February bonspiel, a doctors’ dinner, a May dish raffle, and a bazaar raising 200 dollars. Expenses totaled 200 for church decorations, 100 for organ fund, 50 for miscellaneous, plus small costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussell Young Women's Club
Manitoba Pool Elevators Expanding Its Network
Manitoba Pool Elevators expands by purchasing Reliance Grain assets adding elevators at Inglis and Cracknell. The expansion brings the pool’s total country elevators to 236 with capacity around 600,090 bushels and terminal storage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba’ Pool
Tha Ora
Manitoba Pool
Gocce
Offie
Pool
Reliance Grain
Inglis
Cracknell
Knox United Church Announces E McNeill MA BD
The Knox United Church names E McNeill MA BD for upcoming services. An invitation to pre worship services is extended with a call to participate and reflect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
E. McNeill
Manitoba Boards of Trade Push Tourism During 1948
The Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade plans to form twenty five or more local boards or chambers in 1948 to boost tourism. Two boards are forming at Lowe Farm and Tilston, with a third likely at Whitemouth this summer. Officials say business leaders and farmers support these efforts to attract motorists and the traveling public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba
Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade
M. G. McMullen
Provincia Organization
Lowe Farm
Tilston
Whitemouth
McMullen
Chambers of Commerce Apg
Mr. McMullen
Red Cross Donation Appeal Highlights Ongoing Work
The message urges donations to support continued Red Cross relief and aid efforts. It emphasizes the impact of contributions on ongoing humanitarian work and community assistance programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Knox United Anniversary Services Well Attended
Knox United church marked its anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. J. E. McNeill and guests from Minniska and Silverton. Special music by Junior and Senior Choirs, a concert, and a Royal Wedding film closed the program, with hearty greetings from Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Calder
Minniska and
Silverton
J. E. McNeill
Irs
B.C. Sanderson
Von
Marion Brownlee
Baird McNeill
Jack Cohen
Jack * Robertson
S. R. Vincent
McNeill
Good Time At Legion Ponspiel
Comrades of World Wars I and II enjoyed a one day bonspiel and smoker hosted by Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion. Sixteen rinks competed from Roblin Rossburn Inglis Binscorth Angusville and Silverton with local rink finalists Smellie Clement and McKay. McKay of Inglis won the Black and Tan event defeating Clement of Russell, while Smellie won Woodbine by beating Hamstock. Prizes were awarded by W. R. Meadows, Legion president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Branch
Canadian Legion
Roblin
Busby
Mitchell
Rossburn
Lindsay
Lesinski
Infills
McKay
McKenzie
Jackson
Binscorth
Angusville
Silverton
White
Ratcliffe
Anderson
A. G. Smellie
Clement
Tas
Hamstock
Leroy Stevens
Meadows
Jack Robertson
Inglis
Russell
Smellie
Woodbine
W. R. Meadows
Legion
Red Cross Appeal Urges Canadians to Donate
Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King urged Canadians to contribute to the Red Cross national appeal of 3 million dollars this month. He said funds support vital hospital and nursing station services now active in 71 frontier communities of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross National Appeal
W. L. Mackenzie King
Ervices
Frontier
Canada
Auction Sale Notice For Madill Property
An auction sale of machinery livestock and furniture to be held 1 mile southeast of Silverton on Tuesday March 23. Shipley and Son are the auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madill
Silverton
Shipley & Son
Elk Curlers Seek Title Defense at Russell Rink
Curlers from Elk lodges in Dauphin and Winnipegosis travel to Russell rink today to defend the trophy previously won by the local Mt lodge. The contest features regional teams aiming to lift the silver trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk
Elk Lodges
Dauphin
Russell Midgets Defeat Binsearth 4-3 In Tight Hockey Match
Russell Midgets earned their third win of the season by edging Binsearth 4 to 3 on local ice in a penalty-free, close contest. Lineup included Cartwright Peddie McLennan Cochran Tham Delipper and Galatuik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binsearth
Binearth
Russel
Fwwaeell
Cartwright
Peddie
McLennan
Cochrane
Tham
Delipper
Galatuik
Foxwarren Advances In Junior Playoffs
Foxwarren Junior Football entry won 1 0 to advance to the provincial semi finals against Shoal Lake in Shoal Lake. The lone goal came at the 15 minute mark of the first period from Wick of Tibbatts with Mather assisting. Foxwarren now faces Neepawa in a home and away series with the first game at Foxwarren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Angusville
Jinscarth
Foxwarren
Bentry
Shoal Lake
Ji Wick
Tibbatts
Tack Mather
Neepawa
Local Young Lady Claims Anti-Tobacco League Agents At Work
A local young woman testifies about undercover agents from the Anti-Tobacco League. She describes observing suspicious activity while taking a drag between sips of coffee. The report notes ongoing concerns about tobacco use and public warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tobacco League
Disrobing Lion Sends Temperatures Plunging Early Week
A playful column notes a lion in disguise shedding a sheepish mask as temperatures plunge to 30 below zero marking an abrupt cold spell at the start of the week. The author jokes spring should arrive in ten days per the calendar.
A Housewife Profession Debate Sparks Public Row
A stout-hearted English woman suggests that housework be viewed as a profession to gain dignity. The piece argues professions are male dominated by history, notes diverse fields with professional status, and questions the value of labeling housewives as amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mather Succeeds Neal as CPR Chairman and President
Announcement of W. M. Neal's resignation as chairman and president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. George A. Walker of Montreal becomes chairman while W. M. Mather of Winnipeg steps in as president. Mather has been a railroader since his teens and served as prairie region vice president beginning in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Neal
Canadian Pacific Railway
George A. Walker
Montreal
W. M. Mather
Winnipeg
Mr. Mather
Prairie Region
Special Easter low fares on Canadian Pacific lines
H Gallagher agent Russell announces Easter holidays low fares on Canadian Pacific Railway. Tickets good Thursday March 25 to 2 am Monday March 29 and return by midnight Tuesday March 30. Valid at all stations in Canada across all classes with exceptions on nonservice days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
H. Gallagher
Russell
Canada
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