Goodwill Trip Promoters Travel 900 Miles in 83 Route
Mears Mowrcane? Jeane Russell leads a goodwill tour into North Dakota covering over 900 miles with 20 plus stops from Russell. The three car convoy promoted Highway 83 to Manitoba, visiting Virden Melita Westhope Bismarck Williston Minot and other chambers of commerce. Spreading tourist folder material and boosting regional ties, the trip included photo sessions and silver gifts to chamber presidents.
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Russell
Andrew Mather
Reeve Jas. Rea
Cec Sanderson
Geo. A. Allen
Keith Eceatyear Parton
Cine Norman Braendle
Simer Shepherd
Virden
Melita
Williston
North Dakota
Missouri
Bismark
Manjan
Tioga
Stanley
Kenmare
Moball
Westhope
Chambers of Commerce
Dick Wheatley
Russell Chamber
Minot
Geo. A. ‘Allen
A. R. Weinhandl
Legion Plans Annual Blind Canvass in Russell
The Russell branch of the Cana Legion met with few attendees. President R M McMurray presided, with G E Goodman as secretary and W N Anderson as treasurer. The Legion will lead the local canvass for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind from May 30 to June 4, and also discussed a July barn dance.
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Russell
Cana- Legion
R. M. McMurray
G. E. Goodman
W. N. Anderson
The
Legion
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Russell School Board Accepts Five Resignations
The Russell School Board met in May and accepted resignations from Principal C C Foster and teachers Ed Jay W Leask Miss Dr Pasay and grade 7 teacher J Radwinski. Foster leaves after seven years as principal to take a teaching position. D A Kinney chaired the meeting with trustees Mrs J D Robertson C Adolphe A Chesky and A V Warman present.
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Russell School Board
Russell
C. C. Foster
Ed. Jay and
W. Leask
Pasay Wie
Ined Tee Cael Easter
M. Graffin
J. Radwinski
Pelee Wen Aom
Foster
Russell School
D. A. Kinney
J. D. Rodertson
C. Adolphe
A. Chesky
A. V. Warman
J.A. McKinnon
New Plumbing and Meat Market Set to Open in Russell
Murray Wilson will open a plumbing business in Russell, moving into the former Smitty's Grill site, while Bob Faid plans a new meat market in the Fontaine location. Wilson, from Tabor, Alabama, resides with Mrs. Wilson and children Dennis and Deborah in a trailer until housing is found. he is nephew of W. W. Wilson.
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Russell
Murray Wilson
Smitty's Grill
Bob Faid
Fontaine
M. Wilson
Tabor
Al’a
W Schwalm Heads Horticultural Soc
W Schwalm leads Russell Horticultural Society at annual meeting in Elks hall with 35 gardeners. Reports show solid finances. Plans include 1955 Flower Show in August and formation of a Boys and Girls Garden Club. Officers elected. special thanks to D G Kippan. Films shown: Prairie Homes and West Wind. Door prize awarded to Mrs. A Liske.
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Elks’ Hall
Russell Horticultural Society
D. Har Ison
Harry Pettitt
George Mintenko
George Laycock
F. L. Skinner
Dave Harrison
G. Bicknell
H. Gillespie
P. Gooda
Binscarth
H. Pettitt
A. Liske
Evening Auxiliary Delegates Named To Deanery Meet
D Bicknell hosted the Evening Auxiliary meeting with Mrs J J Cross presiding. Plans for Mothers Day tea and a wedding reception were finalized. Delegates to the Birtle Deanery at Virden on May 17 are Mrs T Shipp and Mrs G Crawford, while the Brandon diocesan meeting on May 24 will be attended by Mrs Cross and another member. The next Evening Auxiliary gathering is May 16 at Mrs Bob George’s home.
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D. Bicknell
J. J. Cross
Birtle
Virden
T. Shipp
G. Crawford
Brandon
Bob George
Crawford
Bicknell
Young Women’s Club Holds Monday Meeting at Mrs Margetts
Twenty members gathered at Mrs Len Margetts home for the Young Women’s Club meeting Monday evening with Mrs Ferguson in the chair. Officers Mrs Russell treasurer and Mrs Wilcox secretary chaired reports and a visiting committee took note. A graduation banquet food committee was formed and a Mother's Day church bouquet planned. A $10 donation to the Blind was approved and upcoming meeting hosts were announced for May 16 at Mrs L Foster’s.
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Young Women’s Club
Len Margetts
E. Fergluson
C. Russell
R Wilcox
Len Loney
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
L. Foster
Berg
Ferguson
Fishing Season Opens Saturday in Manitoba Earlier Date
Manitoba angling season starts Saturday May 7 instead of May 14 due to warm spring. Minister C E Greenlay announces all anglers sixteen and older must have a Manitoba fishing license to fish in provincial waters.
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Manitoba
C.E. Greenlay
Mines and Natural Resources
Greenlay
Manitobas
Male Chorus To Visit Inglis Saturday Night
A 24 voice male chorus from the Lutheran College and Seminary of Saskatoon performs at Bethany Lutheran Church Inglis on Saturday May 7 at 8 PM Directed by Prof A Olson Jr the program features Lutheran chorales sacred selections and Negro spirituals The choir tours Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario and parts of the US collecting a donation during the concert.
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Bethany Lutheran
Inglis
Lutheran College and Seminary of
Saskatoon
Prof A. Olson
Jnr
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red Cross Organizes For Annual Canvass
Local Red Cross Society members praised the May 3 reorganization meeting after a dinner with William Le Blanc of Winnipeg. A June 1 water safety meeting is planned, and the Russell canvass runs May 11 to May 20 with officers led by Rev. W. G. Zwicker and others, urging strong financial support.
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Red Cross Society
William le Blanc
Winnipeg
Red Cross
Special program for hall opening in Russell Elks hall
Officials from Elks and Royal Purple join civic leaders for the Russell hall dedication on Wednesday May 18. The program includes an opening ceremony at 3 30 pm inspection of lodge rooms a banquet from 5 30 to 8 pm a 9 pm dedication service and a closing dance in Memorial hall. Delegates travel from Meadow Lake Portage la Prairie Winnipeg Gladstone and Portage la Prairie.
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Vlans
Elks’ Hall
Russell
The
Elks
Royal Purple Lodges
Bert Jackson
Meadow Lake
Sask
Jack Bate
Portage la Prairie
Wilf Mills
Col
Royal Burritt
Dec Pooles
al. Garer
Winnipeg
Supreme
Camphor Oil Added to Paint for Outdoor Insect Repel
A note states that a few drops of camphor oil added to each gallon of paint used on porches and outdoor furniture will serve as an insect repellant. The suggestion emphasizes treating exterior surfaces to deter pests and improve comfort.
Mother's Day Service At Knox Church
Knox Church will observe Mother's Day, now called Family Day, with a Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock. Sunday School superintendent Jack Thom leads, children perform musical items, and the Young Women's Club presents a bouquet to a mother. The Junior Choir will sing an anthem for the occasion.
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Knox Church
Jack Thom
Young Women's Club
Western Marquette Music Festival heats Binscarth venue
The Binscarth Memorial hall and theatre host a two day Western Marquette Music Festival with school groups from Birtle to Foxwarren. Events include singing oratory and folk dancing, with morning adjudications by Mrs. Birse and HM Devenney and afternoon showcases. Trophies awarded at the grand concert.
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Binscarth Memorial
Birtie
Foxwarren
HM. Devenney
D. Turner
Birtle
Binscorth
Russell
Canadian Chamber of Commerce launches teacher program
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce begins an action program this week to recruit and train teachers across Canada. It asks 700 Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce to study the teacher shortage and promote training, high quality talent, and incentives to secure needed teachers nationwide, noting education is a provincial responsibility.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Reflections on Canada USA Goodwill Week Motorcade Border Highway 83
The piece laments poor highway conditions near the Canada-US border, noting a long stretch of subpar travel on connecting US highway 83 and promising upcoming surfacing this year. It blames engineers and funding habits, urges local chambers of commerce to lobby before next year’s budget.
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Canada-Usa
Russell
Weather Delays Land Prospects After Rain and Snow
A warm weekend gave way to a new setback with heavy rain thunder and lightning Sunday night followed by intermittent rain Monday and Tuesday and snow Wednesday morning. May so far totals about 1.40 inches, above April, with high winds causing notable, though not extensive, damage in Yorkton area. The Assiniboine River is rising flooding low lying hay lands again.
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Yorkton
Assiniboine
Open but where fishing season opens early
The notice questions opening the fishing season a week early and asks where one can fish given current road conditions. It implies concern over access and travel safety for anglers amid road wear.
Four Whooping Cranes Spotted in Inglis Area
Rae Armstrong of Inglis reports seeing four nearly extinct whooping cranes over his farm last Wednesday evening. The birds’ size and markings were clearly visible, prompting notes on whether the lost flock has returned. The year’s south winter count was four birds fewer than last year.
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Rae Armstrong
Inglis Way
Animals vs Machine Deer Crash Shuts Highway Near Woodstock
Tom McLennan drove home when three deer dashed onto the highway near Woodstock. He swerved and hit two deer, damaging the truck’s front. The animals recovered quickly and fled, leaving the driver with a bruised sense of modern contraptions.
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Here
Binscarth
Tom McLennan
Woodstock
Transport Needed for Russell School Children Festival
A musical festival at Binscorth on Thursday and Friday May 12 13 requires many cars to transport Russell school children. If available contact C Foster at 212.
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Transporta
Binscorth
Russell School
C. ©. Foster
Chamber of Commerce Maps Clarify Highway 83 Connections
The chamber explains that only towns with other highways linking to Highway 83 were shown. Officials deny oversights or personal bias and state the map reflects official connections, addressing complaints about missing points.
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Chamber of Commerce
Krowski Takes Place Position at Winnipeg Meet
Stan Krowski of Russell finished second to Barney Seiler in the one mile open event at the Winnipeg meet. Seiler, a native of Switzerland and new arrival in Canada, won the race while Krowski closed fast.
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Winnipeg
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Keith McComb
Rundle McLachlin
Cliff Drake
Ulric M. Gwynn
Garrison
William Moeller
Chamber
Bismark Tribune
Kiwanis Club of
W. Schwalm Heads Horticultural Soc
Russell Red Cross
W. G. Zwicker
E.W. Robertson
C. Hodgkins
Meadows
D. W. L. Smellie
H. Elt. Way
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