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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
1
The Town of Russell by-law 466 approved by Manitoba board submits to ratepayers a $30,000 debenture plan to fund the Russell Community Memorial Rink. Polls open 9 am to 5 pm in the Council Chambers. Debentures repayable over ten years at 4 percent interest.
George Bicknell defeated Tim Dunn to win the first curling knock out draw. Bicknell eased through his half while Dunn required extra ends in two successive games against Jack McKinnon, Frank Yankoski, and Geo. Smellie. A second knock out draw is underway.
The Russell team defeated Foxwarren 5 4 on Wednesday March 16 to retain the Northwestern Manitoba High School Championship shield. Don Adolphe starred with a hat trick including the late winner as Russell built a 4 0 lead before Foxwarren tied it 4 4 late in the third period. The game featured a clean effort with six penalties and strong Russell defense.
In the snooker finals Dune Wowk defeated Patterson in two straight games to claim the EW championship. Jack Shipp defeated Clare Virtue in two straight in the second event. Schwalm edged Kukura in three games to win the third event.
Russell Branch of the Fish and Game Association will take over the curling rink this Saturday for friendly games both afternoon and evening. One rink from each of Dropmore Inglis Endcliffe Silverton and Angusville districts will join three Russell rinks. First draw at 2 p.m. Members must sign up with Hay Gillespie promptly.
Ten icy spots on the highway west of town are blamed for two crashes in a week. J McQuarrie of Yorkton crashed on the curve at Mike Ostapowich’s, while Paul Haas of Langenburg lost control, flipping the car and injuring Haas and his niece Lorraine Keating of Russell. Both patients were treated at Sacred Heart hospital and are reported progressing favorably.
Funeral service for Tate Archibald Gilchrist held at Inglis United Church conducted by Dr. W. Rothwell on Wednesday. Gilchrist, a longtime Sunday school and church worker, truant officer, plasterer by trade, and local station operator, died Sunday morning March 13 in Russell. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James Lloyd of Stillwater BC, and two sons, Nelson of Vancouver.
Music students wrote theory examinations in February and all passed with first class honors. Grades ranged from 88 to 97 with names including Marion Brownlee Jack Cohen Baird McNeill Marnie Shaw Anita Matheson Iris Donoghue Sheila Robertson Patricia McNeill Joan Veal and others.
Cece Pooles and Tim Sutherland of Winnipeg visited the local lodge to judge degree work as Manitoba lodges compete for the Stark Trophy. The winning team will perform the initiatory degree at the provincial convention in Clear Lake in late June.
R. A. Stevens, manager of the Russell Co-Op Locker Plant, was elected a director of the Manitoba Quick Freeze Locker Association at a Winnipeg meeting held last week.
Burial records show interment in the Roche Vale cemetery family plot. Pallbearers listed include Ernest Bryant, EH Armstrong, Fred Parmentier, Harold Keay, Nat McKey and Don Robin.
A livestock short course will run at the Agricultural and Homemaking School Brandon from March 28 to April 8, aligned with Manitoba Winter Fair. Lectures cover beef dairy cattle poultry and hogs with a judging contest at the fair. Open to males aged sixteen to thirty, cost 20 dollars includes board and room. apply to C E Goode principal.
Estimates totaling 7 175 000 for Manitoba's 1949 50 road building program were presented by Hon Ercick F Willis minister of public works. The plan raises costs slightly from last year with 2 000 000 from current revenue and the rest from the capital account. Highlights include Winnipeg Emerson highway Cranberry Portage Flin Flon road a steel bridge over the Assiniboine at Roblin and 987 650 for highway No 1 mainly from Oak Lake west to the Saskatchewan border with 675 000 for 22 1 2 miles of highway No 4.
A sound and color film will be shown during the evening service at St Knox United Church on Sunday. The film highlights the Canadian Red Cross work and promotes the current fundraising drive.
Cattlemen are urged to adopt dehorning to reduce bruising and losses during marketing. Dehorn calves now to avoid penalties up to 100 per head. Warble control is advised with powder from municipal offices and regular washing to prevent grubs. Bangs vaccination is promoted with local vaccination days in areas lacking vets. Pure bred sire purchase grants cover 20 percent of bull price up to 80 dollars for Manitoba owners. Apply to Live Stock Branch Winnipeg with 80 percent of desired investment.
The writer argues Britain can continue buying Canadian wheat and flour despite a U.S. surplus declaration. Britain earns Canadian dollars from its own exports and can use Marshall Plan dollars to pay for goods, so Britain should not fear losing access to wheat and flour this year.
W G Grainger, a former Angusville resident living in Penticton, praises Russell Community Memorial Rink progress in his letter to The Banner. He notes the town’s ability to fund the memorial arena despite a small-population debate and says the prairie spirit is alive as he watches the build.
Christopher Bros donates a two year old Shorthorn heifer for a ticket sale to support the Russell Memorial Rink project. On April 1 a prize drawing will allow a lucky bidder to hob nob with royalty and aid the completion of the facility.
A harsh snow storm disrupted what should have been the start of spring this Sunday afternoon. Reports from Earle Keating note several crews active on Wednesday while Sid Thorpe observed two scouts on a expedition, signaling the season’s uncertain approach.
An exhibition in London showcases new unbreakable plastic ware in pastel shades. Glasses cups and mugs tumble from a tray but attract little concern as Britain prepares to release export-grade plastics for domestic use, exciting housewives with modern kitchen options.
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