Record Crowd Attends Carnival Queen Sheila Robertson Crowned
At Russell Memorial Rink a large winter carnival crowd crowned Sheila Robertson Queen of the Carnival on Saturday. The event drew over 1300 paid attendees and featured a color parade led by constables and scouts, with Princesses Anne Wagner and Thelma Erickson.
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Sheila Robertson
Russell Memorial
R. G. Smellie
Bill McFarlane
John Farmer
Anne Wagner
Thelma Erickson
Thelma
Wilma Wilderman
Danish Student Speakers at Young Women's Club Meeting
Danish student Torbin Hoyer spoke to the Knox United basement Young Women's Club on life in Denmark. He covered Denmark education, homes, and national features, noting a strong school system, extensive university enrollment, and cultural homes. The event included readings, music, a Eskimos life film, and a crowning ceremony later in the program.
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Torbin Hoyer
Canada
Young Women's Club
Knox United
Women’s Institute
Knox Women's Association
M. Hoar
A. G. Smellie
Hoyer
Denmark
Mr. Hoyer
Copenhagen
Marj. Galatuik
Margaret Vinnell
Ena Ferguson
Marjorie Way
Muriel Shepherd
Durston
Fergu
Lloyd Foster
Russell Town Council Keeps 1952 Mill Rate At 49 Mills
Mayor Mather led the February meeting with Councillors Clement Cross and Burgess. The 1952 general mill rate was set at 49 mills and business tax at 10 percent, unchanged from 1951. Licenses granted include Club Cafe restaurant for 1952 at $10 and Perths Winnipeg transient traders license for $50. The Canadian Institute for the Blind was allowed a June 7 tag day. $25 donation to the Russell Fish and Game Association for predator control approved. Noxious weed inspector William Wishart appointed. Tax arrears of $91.74 for Augusta Boulton Estate transferred to No. 351-42. Heather Boulton land adjustments listed.
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Mather
Clement, Cross
Burgess
Russell
Department of Highways
Alexandria Avenue
McDonald Street
Russell Avenue
Club Cafe
Perth
Winnipeg
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Russell Fish and Game Association
William Wishart
Augusta Boulton
Heather Boulton
Local Bowlers Battle in Brandon Friendly Tournament
Brandon bowlers from Brandon and Russell leagues gathered at Brandon alleys for a March 5 friendly tournament. Four Brandon and Russell teams played three games each with top scores including Mrs M Hoar a 191 and Robb Ram say Clarke Ross and Delipper hitting two hundreds. Other attendees included Harold Davies Jordon Delipper and Carol Smith.
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Brandon
Russell
Inglis Carnival Draws Crowds Amid Plans For New Rink
At Russell Memorial rink a sizeable village turnout supported the first Inglis Carnival last Saturday with a vote counted for Carnival Queen candidates from local groups. Proceeds go toward the Inglis Community rink fund as residents anticipate the March 19 event and other community activities across Inglis and area.
Brightside Farewell Party For Les Rea in England
About fifty Brightside residents and friends gathered at Brightside school Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Rea before their move to England. Cards were played, solo performances were given, a substantial purse was presented, and a lunch was served.
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R. Breckenridge
M. Henderson
Henry Fingas
Watkins
Ruth Klimack
Foxwarren Y.P.A
Inglis
Brightside
Les Rea
Jim Thickett
Edith Pettitt
Jack Flett
Wilma Cusitar
Joyce Long
Cliff Cusitar
Rea
Bee Leifer
Regular Meeting of Knox United Women's Association
The Knox United Women's Association met at Mrs. W. G. Zwicker's home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H. E. Way presided. A report on the successful anniversary dinner was given. The program featured a reading by Mrs. John Jackson and a solo by Mrs. J. Ramsay with accompaniment by Mrs. C. C. Graham. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Ruby Coulter. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Clement's home.
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Women's Association of
Knox United
W. G. Zwicker
H. E. Way
John Jackson
J. Ramsay
C. C. Graham
Ruby Coulter
Frank Clement
Seating plan eyed after big turnout at Memorial Rink
A record crowd at the Memorial Rink shows the need for spectator seating. Officials, including Mayor Mather who visited Dauphin, consider a tiered seating plan similar to Dauphin’s new rink. The plan would require funding but could yield big future dividends.
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Memorial Rink
Mather
Dauphin
Russell Chamber of Commerce to Meet Friday Evening
A regular Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting is announced for Friday at 8 pm in the Town Council Chambers. Members are urged to attend to discuss important matters relating to the year’s program.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Road Block RCMP Guard Manitoba Roads
RCMP patrols concentrate on roads out of Saskatchewan to ManitobA checking cars and trucks for meat to prevent spread of foot and mouth disease.
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RCMP
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Anglers News: Pickerel Fry Release Planned at Silver Beach
President Hay Gillespie of the Russell Game and Fish Association announces 500000 pickerel fry will be released at Silver Beach this year. With proper care by fishermen, fish should establish a favorite home spot within three to four years.
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Hay Gillespie
Russell Game and Fish Association
Silver Beach
Green with envy fans eye Irish ties this Monday
Citizens prepare for a festive Monday as many seek Irish connections to join in wearing green and celebrating cultural ties with Ibernians, reflecting a wave of seasonal pride and community dressing.
Mallard Band Found From Havana Illinois Refuge
Len Margetts reports a mallard band found in Washington from a duck he shot last fall. The bird was banded at Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge Havana Mason County Illinois on November 7 1949 by Wildlife Service researchers.
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Len Margetts
Wildlife Service
Washington
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
Havana
Mason County
Illinois
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Dora Rubenuik
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Rubenuik who died March 3 at Sacred Heart hospital at age 61 were held Friday at St. Joseph's Church Russell. Rev. Fathers Macdonell and Lichkin officiated. Born in Poland she came to Canada 39 years ago settling in Russell. Surviving husband Dan and son Walter of MacNutt Sask two grandchildren two brothers Nick Halak and Emil and three sisters P Oganowski and two in Poland pallbearers included Nick Halak Joe Gallant Rubenuik relatives Burial in Russell cemetery.
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Russell Memorial
Inglis
Alice Burtnyk
Board of Trade
Ruth Klimack
Women's Institute
Mary Sawchuk
Shirley Mansell
Canadian Legion
Rita Fingas
Thos. Jackson
Winnipeg
Sam Gonger
Brian
Billy Burroughs
Sam Burroughs
Asessippi
Allison Harbour
B.C
Herb” ‘Adams
General Hospital
Alex Smith
Boulton
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Knox United Church
Gladys McKenzie
E. H. Armstrong
Werner's Institute
St. Patrick’s
United Church Ladies’ Aid
Neepawa
G. Baynton
Baynton
Calgary
Otto Seifert
H. Moster
Eddie Fingas
D. Fisher
Dave Randall
Les Rea
Ernest Bryant
England
H. G. Ayer
Deepdale
Dave Harrison
H. Praefer
Oakshebla
Sask
Dora Rutenuik
St. Joseph's Church
Father Macdonell
Father Lichkin
Rubennik
Poland
Canada
Dan
Walter
MacNutt, Sask
Nick Halak
Angusville
Emil
Old Country
P. Oganowski
Zrinvale
Man
Joe Gallant
Wm. Rubenuik
John Rubenuik
Fred Rubenuik
Pete Oganowski
Russell Cemetery
Intermediates Fight For Memorial Trophy Lead In Hockey
Russell Intermediates take a three goal edge over Harriota in Memorial Trophy playdowns at Memorial Rink aiming for final round against Neepawa or Caright. Moose Jaw Millers led early and won 14 3 at Foxwarren last Friday, drawing praise for class contest and Millers’ edge in playmaking.
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Russell
Harriota
Neepawa
Caright
Moose Jaw Millers
Foxwarren
Millers
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Noreen Perley
Ada Moore
Adeline Kendall
Lorna Tennant
Doreen Russell
Corinne Durston
Enid
Fenton
Robertson
Hamelin
Piper
Cameron Man
J. A. Burgess
J. Cross
W. Fenton
J. E. Poraythy
D. A. Kinney
Souris
Jack Pettitt
Jim Patterson
Lois Kenner
Joan McInness
Ice Club
Rupert Whitehead
W. McNaughton
Roberta Cochrane
Gloria Pacey
Gloria
Roberta
T. Kieper
Lawrence Casitar
T. Shipp
Oman
Rev. Salmon
Wright
F. Clement
Pries
Carol Hart
Lauren Jones
Puss In Boots
Mario Cross
Glen Storey
Timothy the Mouse
Fancy
Elaine Jackson
Dorothy Jean Silver
Terry Westwood
Graeme Forsyth
Ruth Sims
Bob
Peep
Hartley Harland
Wayne Jackson
Joanne Cross
Mary Glasman
Harvey Beswatherick
Graham
Dolores Patterson
Ronnie Falloon
Ruth Ketchen
Kent Warman
Shirley Falloon
Gary Patterson
Joan McDonald
Roy Pettitt
Ruth Simms
R. G. Ledingham
Jack Robertson
Anne Borkofsky
R. C. Smeliie
L. Leifer
Council
Inglis & District
Harold Finges
Erwin Mack
Richard Marshall
Arthur Fingas
Roland Liske
Wilfred Wilderman
Fred Frieze
Herb Ciprick
Stan Davidson
Mr. Grey
Orville Davidson
Pete Lopka
Stanley Jackson
Jas. Jackson
Earl
Billy Jackon
Robert Liske
Bert Frieze
Henry Marshall
Wilmur Fingas
Tom Jackson
R. Tetzlaff
Ella Tetzlaff
John Bach
Herbie Liske
Ruth Liske
John Bezo
John Ziprick
Joe Zimmer
Paul Fingas
Wm. Sonnen
Clarence Seifert
Alvin Fingas
Joel Fingas
Laurie Davidson
Richard Adams
Wilfred Wagner
Rudolph Zimmer
John Burla
Mike Bezan
Neil Burla
Jas
Titian
Louis Klimack
Allan Bryant
Billy Fisher
Herb Klimack
Eddie Ziprick
Alvin Bach
Les Reas
Women's Association
DucksoLoc
D. Rubenuik
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