Bishop Norris to Officiate at Confirmation Service Here
The Right Reverend Ivor Arthur Norris will preside over a confirmation service at Christ Church on Sunday May 7 in Aunsell. Norris, recently consecrated and enthroned as the second bishop of the Diocese of Brandon, has long served Manitoba churches and institutions including St. Matthews Cathedral St. John's College and the University of Manitoba.
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Ivor Arthur Norris
Aunsell
Christ Church
Diocese of Brandon
St. Matthews
Norris
St. John's College
University of Manitoba
England
King’s College
University of London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Willesden
London
St John's Cathedral
Winnipeg
Rupertsland
No. 2
Mannings Depot
Bomber Command
Diocese of
Brandon
Kiwanis Club hears Rev. Burns on United Church link
Russell Kiwanis luncheon welcomed Rev. Donald Burns from Brandon Rotary who explained the United Church of Canada’s 25th anniversary and its broad reach. He traced church heritage from Knox and Calvin to Wesley and the modern unified church while noting cross denominational cooperation. Brandon visitors also extended greetings.
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Kiwanis Club
Russell
Donald Burns
Brandon
United Church of Canada
Burns
Newfoundland and Labrador
Queen Charlotte Islands
Northwest Territories
Knox
Presbyterian Church
Scotland
Calvin
Congregationalists
Wesley
Methodist Church
United Church
Ireland
John Knox
John Wesley
England
France
Switzerland
Russell Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for May 12
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its May meeting Friday the 12th at 8 p.m. in the Legion club rooms. All members are urged to attend.
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C. OF C
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Legion Club
Auction of Mrs. W Hancock furniture in Russell
The sale of furniture and household effects of Mrs. W Hancock will be held in Russell on Saturday May 20. The auction features first class furniture in all condition. Shipley and Son, auctioneers.
Russell Town Council Requires Milk Testing and Licenses
The Russell Town Council debated milk supply at the last meeting and passed a motion to test all cows for Bangs Disease and require milk sellers to hold licenses. Several unauthorized dairies were noted as needing tighter oversight. Mayor Mather presided with Councillors Clement, Gillespie, Jana Margetts present. payments of $980,132 were approved.
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Russell
Mather
Clement
Gillespie Jana Margetts
Christening at Whitmer Home for Five Grandchildren
On April 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Clifford Whitmer in Russell five grandchildren were baptized by Rev. J. Gawthrop of Knox United Church. Dennis Roderick and Thelma Lois Whitmer. Dorothy Jacqueline and Mary Anne Setter. Robert Wayne Ament were the children baptized. Grandparents and the Gawthrops attended, followed by a luncheon.
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Clifford Whitmer
J. Gawthrop
Knox United Church
Russell
Dennis Roderick
Thelma Lois
C. R. Whitmer
Dorothy Jacqueline
Mary Anne
Rossburn
Gawthrop
City of Vancouver Granted Special Sharter For Growth
Sixty four years ago the pro stal assembly granted Vancouver a special charter. Historians estimate the population then at eighty thousand. Today Vancouver surpasses four hundred twenty one thousand residents.
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Prostal Assembly
Vancouver
Russell Curling Club OKs 3000 Borrowing To Finish Rink
A Russell Community Curling Club meeting authorized new directors to borrow 3000 dollars at 4 percent to clear 1000 dollars owed to the bank and complete rink work. Finishing touches include stucco and paint, downstairs waiting room, and toilet facilities. President A G Smellie chaired. J A Burgess presented the financials and directors were elected.
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Russell Community Curling Club Limited
Rink
A. G. Smellie
J. A. Burgess
Ed. Leifer
Chas. Adolphe
C. R. Loney
J.A. Burgess
G. W. Davison
Hay Gillespie
T. Kieper l
H. R. Dicketts
Muskrat Trapling Season Extended to May 6 in Manitoba
The trapping season for musk rats in open territory south of the Sard parallel off latitude is extended to May 6. Director G. W. Malsher of the Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources cites continued cold weather causing traps to freeze overnight in shallow water as the reason for the extension.
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Sard
G. W. Malsher
Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Mr. Malaher
Tourists Seen Key to Manitoba’s Economy and Growth
Manitoba leaders urge aggressive Tourist Service Week promotion during May 1–8 to boost revenue from American visitors. Officials cite $20 million already earned and predict more spending across hotels, restaurants, stores, and services with locals urged to welcome visitors warmly and provide information.
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Jtrade
Manitoba
United States
Canada
Merce
McDiarmid
Futhermore
Grose
Prize Winners At Kiwanis Bowling Tournament Final
Final games at the Kiwanis bowling alleys last Wednesday produced top honors for the Spike Kieper led team with a three game total of 2408 and a $10 prize. E Smith and Hap Clement teams won second and third prizes. Nelliene Leifer claimed the ladies high score while Spike Sieper led the ladies three game and Tom Sieper the men’s high single. Other notable scores include Herb Rutar 2223 Doug McCaig 2185 and Doug Petterson 2175.
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Kiwanis
Spike” Kieper
Nellienne Leifer
Jackie Clement
Ross Kieper
Jack Adolphe
E. Smith
Hap” Clement
E. Shepherd
Frank Jones
Nelliene Leifer
Spike” Sieper
Tom Sieper
Roy Kennedy
Herb Rutar
Doug McCaig
Doug Petterson
Lorne Davidson
Dec Sanderson
Doug Williams
Bob Cowan
Jack Shipp
Bill Stewart
Gordon Loney
Allan Bird
W. Setter
L. Ferguson
C. R. Loney
Tom Shipp
Bob Thom
Neil Jones
Jim Burgess
Frank Robertson
Harvey McLennan
Don Gillen
M. Kukura
Smellie Takes Over Hancock Law Office in Russell
R G Smellie has completed law studies and returned from Winnipeg with his family to assume charge of the late William Hancock's law office. He will be called to the bar on the 27th of the month and will establish himself in Russell.
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R. G Smellie
Hancock
R. G. Smellie
Winnipeg
William Hancock
Mr. Smellie
Russell
Public reception planned for May 19 in Russell
Early in June Russell will lose two citizens who have taken a keen interest in the welfare of this community during their nine years here. E. E. Thompson, manager of the Russell branch of the Royal Bank, retires from this position this month, and to show their appreciation for the services rendered several organizations have joined forces to plan a public reception in his and Mrs. Thompson's honor. The date has been set for Friday, May 19, and cordial invitation is extended to in this district.
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Russell
E. E. Thompson
The
Royal Bank
Thompson
R N Field Workers To Visit Russell In Manitoba Tour
A province wide drive to recruit young women into nursing takes place in May and June led by the Manitoba Nurse Recruitment Committee. Miss Margaret Kennedy and Mrs. Julie Beattie will visit Russell May 3 to address high school students and the community, with a film Girls in White. The tour covers thirty two Manitoba towns as hospital aid groups back the effort amid nurse shortages after the war.
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Manitoba Nurse Recruitment Committee
Margaret Kennedy
Julie Beattie
Russell
Manitoba
Manitoba Advisory Committee For Health Services
Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses
Manitoba Women's Hospital Aid Association
Miss Kennedy
Beattie
Silver Creek Ward 3 Chooses New Councillor
Ward 3 electors vote Friday to fill the seat left by Peter Pushka resignation. Three candidates stand in the race Gordon Ferguson Alex Kalynuk and Joe Semochko all farmers in the district contest the seat.
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Silver Creek
Peter Pushka
Gordon Ferguson
Alex Kalynuk
Joe Semochko
W H Muir Buried At Russell Cemetery
Rev. J. T. Gawthrop officiated the funeral for William Harrison Muir 59 at Knox United Church last Thursday. Interment followed at Russell cemetery with pallbearers C. E. Whitmer Jas. Silver Bert Dunkin Jas. Newell D. R. McDonald Len Margetts.
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J. T. Gawthrop
Knox United Church
William Harrison Muir
Russell Cemetery
C. E. Whitmer
Jas. Silver
Bert Dunkin
Jas. Newell
D. R. McDonald
Len Margetts
Stop Means Stop Blocked by Court Fines
The phrase STOP MEANS STOP has gained new weight as drivers disobey at a monument intersection. Two motorists were summoned before the magistrate and fined 1450 dollars for failing to make a full stop.
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Monument
Picture postcard recalls Robertson’s youth in Cornwall
Chester Cooke sent a random postcard from Cornwall Ontario showing Trinity Church. It brought back memories of E W Robertson’s spiritual education as a son of a devoted member and the memorial window honoring his father Edward Robertson.
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Reminsen
E. W. Robertson
Chester Cooke
Mr. Cooke
Mr. Robertson
Cornwall
Ont
Trinity Church
Edward Robertson
Early Wheat Seeding Underway in District
Farmers report spot seeding as weather warms, with Chas Hyra east of Silverton and Bob Anderson west of Russell among the first to start the Spring planting.
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Chas. Hyra
Silverton
Bob Anderson
Russell
Easy to Grow Gladiolus Attracts New Members
The Russell Horticultural Society invites new members to a May 5 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Elks lodge room. R. G. Ledingham donates ten blooming bulbs to each of the first 65 joiners with full care instructions from guest speaker P. J. Weir, provincial horticulturist.
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The
Horticultural Society
R. G. Ledingham
Russell Horticultural Society
Elks’ Lodge
P. J. Weir
Memorial Plaque Sought for World War II Fallen in Russell District
A committee plans a memorial plaque in the Russell Community Memorial Rink honoring all who served in 1939 1943 and those who died. They seek full names and ranks from relatives or friends of the deceased from Russell Har Towby Endcliffe Cracknell Minnis ka and Silverton districts. Contact any committee member promptly.
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Leafa McLennan
W. R. Meadows
R. S. Clement
Russell Community Memorial
Russell
Har Towby
Endcliffe
Cracknell
Minniska
Silverton
Russell pupils undergo school eye screening this week
Dudley optometrist firm from Gamnett of theFw is testing the eyes of all students at Russell Collegiate and Public School. The service, supplied by the School Board, will refer any defects to parents.
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Gamnett
Fw. Dudley Optometrist Firm
Russell
Russell Collegiate
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Bishop Norris
R. E. Grose
Department of Industry and Com
Kiwanis Bowling
R.N
W. H. Muir
H. J. Pettitt
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