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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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