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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 30, 1950

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Yorkton Intermediates win 9 5 in fast hockey clash

Yorkton Intermediates defeated Russell 9 5 in a rapid, hard hitting game. Chorney McGlashen Daniels and Prusti scored for Yorkton while Patterson found the net for Russell. Also noted are detailed lineups, penalties, and junior hockey activity summaries across local leagues.

Yorkton Intermediates Yorkton Red Patterson Russell Chorney McGlashen Daniels Prusti Patterson Jack Thom Jack G. Gillespie L. Pierpoint J. Davidson C. Wishart E. Wishart G. Durston J. Moore J. Linnean Gabel S. Chorney A. Frith S. Printz R. Daniels H. Prysti S.mcglashen J. Thom J. Gillespie Frith

Street Signs to Grace Intersections

Russell residents will see new street signs at intersections as the Chamber of Commerce installs two foot long white signs with black lettering on 4x4 posts. The Town Council cooperates by supplying materials and funding. installation will occur when weather permits.

Russell Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Regular Meeting of Russell Town Council Ends Passes Payments

All members attended the regular meeting. Accounts totaling 8665 were approved for payment. The council endorsed a pension plan for crippled incurables. R Mack Murray renewed the town liability policy. Bylaws 492 and 493 set the 1950 general and business tax rates.

Russell Town Crippled Incurables Manitoba Association of Disabled Incurables R. McMurray

Film council notes shorten April film block

A district film block remains April 1 to 15 with details from the school librarian at 122. An error shortened listings. films listed for April 15 now run only through April 1.

Fhs

Russell church youth eve promotes sportsmanship

Knox United Church in Russell hosts a large gathering of boys and girls with Rev. Gawthrop urging sportsmanship. Organizers hope for annual involvement from other churches and groups. A big night at Russell Memorial Rink is promised this Saturday.

Homer Gill

Curlers Nominate Life Members Elect Officers

Manitoba safety data show 52 killed and 712 injured in accidents by February end. Davies warns of 400 more expected deaths in 1950 if safety improves. Russell Curling Club names seven for life membership and elects 1950 51 officers with Burgess as president and Leifer to past president role.

Manitoba M. Trevor Davies Manitoba Department of Labor Davies Winnipeg Russell Curling Club Life F. T. Matheson J. W. Currie J. McIntyre W. Lazenby E. Leifer Harold Clement Jack Thom Frank Robertson Tom Shipp Walt Hembroff Punch Leifer

Large Entry For Sales At Brandon Winter Fair

A record number of entries will feature the bred sow and bull sales at the Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon on April 3-4. Manitoba Livestock Commissioner J. H. Conner announced 67 sow entries, up 15 from last year, with sale starting at 1 00 pm. Bull sale expects 193 entries. over 337 sites will be considered beginning at midnight.

Brandon J. H. Conner Manitoba Livestock Commissioner Cairns Canada

Breeders Expect High Quality at Annual Fair Sales

Indications are that quality will be high at both sales as most entries come from well established breeders. Annual meetings will be held during the fair by the Shorthorn and Hereford Associations. A banquet sponsored by the Cattle breeders' Association will be held Wednesday evening at the Prince Edward Hotel. A presentation will be made to Mrs. Miriam Green Ellis at the final banquet by the Cattlebreeders' Association in recognition of top quality reporting of agricultural news. Cups will be presented to winners in various breed losses at the fair.

Conner Cattlebreeders’ Association Prince ‘Edward Miriam Green-Ellis

Saturday Night at Russell Rink Delights Local Fans

Russell Community Memorial rink schedules a varied Saturday program starting at 7:30. Pee Wee championship between Legion and Elks leads, then younger girls face older sisters in a rematch after the Eager Beavers beat the March Lions 4 1. Broomball on skates follows with Legion versus Elks, then general skating to close.

Russel Community Memorial Little Fellows Legion Elks Beavers March Lions

Inglis Farmers Win Barley Prizes in Manitoba regionals

Joseph F Bradley of Portage la Prairie topped Manitoba regional and provincial barley contests earning 1300 dollars total including 1000 national prize. Regional winners across Region A and B earned from 100 to 30 dollars with multiple Bradley family members among top finishers.

Joseph F. Bradley Portage la Prairie Manitoba Mr.Bradley Edward W. Bradley Theo Pouteau Ewan Lake Edward Bradley Saskatchewan R. H. Coates Star City Bradley Donald F. Bradley Aime Brewing Barley Improvement Institute Winnipeg Insttute J. F. Bradley Edward W. . Bradley Swan Lake John Black Douglas L. Rodgers Wawanesa A. S. Enns Altona D. F. Bradley Steve Kodlesky Birdtail John A. Huska Grandview William Desiatnyk Sandy Lake Nick Motuz Clanwilliam Ernest Bryant Inglis Sam Mazuren Benito Arnold Marshall

Rossburn Hockey Postponement Sparks Reader Letter

In Rossburn a local hockey match versus St Lazare was postponed due to Russell rink conditions. The Rossburn Review notes frost, dripping water, and snow planes delaying action, with the ice finally becoming playable though very tough. The piece urges clarification and a retraction from the editor.

Rossburn Review Rossburn Russell St. Lazare Yorkton Trojans

Spring Fever prompts league meeting on baseball plans

Hockey and curling near season end pivot to summer sports as baseball enthusiasts call a general meeting Monday night in the Legion club room. Organizing a local ball club requires wide support beyond players, and the meeting offers a key chance to show community backing.

Legion Club

Final Notice for Delinquent Banner Subscribers

Readers in arrears will not receive next week's Banner. Mailing list will be updated this weekend and all delinquents removed from circulation.

Russell Chamber of Commerce Meeting Friday

A full turnout of members and others interested in the work of the Russell Chamber of Commerce is requested for Friday evening. Topics include highways, athletic director, Spring clean-up and paint-up campaigns. A showing of special films will conclude the meeting. Starts at 8 o clock. be on time.

Russell Chamber of Commerce

Archdeacon Norris to be consecrated Bishop of Brandon

A Sunday service on April 16 at Brandon will consecrate Archdeacon Norris as Bishop of Brandon succeeding Bishop Thomas. The ceremony will be broadcast on CKX starting at 10 30 am.

Brandon Archdeaton Norris Thomas CKX

Also Mentioned on This Page

Portscaster Kiwanis Garry Patterson Elk Barry Coulter Ken Flett Roy Pettitt Nick Parasuik Jim McLennan Les Matheson Don Adolphe Pee Wee David Dunn Hodgkins George Hodgkins Robert Coulter Joan Veal Marjorie Galatiuk Film Council Notes Brandon Winter Fair OF C. Business Meeting A.&n.y. Hall Russell
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