Russell Horticultural Society Elects Officers
David Harrison heads the Russell Horticultural Society board for the year with Mrs. Bicknell, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Goods, Mrs. Silver, John Bell, N. Braendle and W. Schwalm. The society will sponsor a garden competition with divisions for beginners and advanced gardeners. G Ledingham offers gladiolus bulbs to 4-H clubs to boost garden work. Over 60 members are expected this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bicknell
H. Gillespie
P. Goods
J. Silver
John Bell
Annsville
N. Braendle
Binscarth
W. ‘Schwalm
The
Horticultural Society
G. Ledingham
Russell Horticultural Society
Russell School Board Accepts Two Staff Resignations
Monday evening May 4 the Russell School Board accepted resignations from Mrs Watkins and Mr Harold de Jersey while naming re engaged teachers for fall and planning for a new term. The board discussed a money by law for a new school and noted a $9000 interest saving with a 15 year term. accounts totaling 177.49 were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School Board
Watkins
Harold de Jersey
Jean Muirhead
D. Setter
J. Billingsley
E. Hofdahl
G. Laycock
I. Hamilton
J. D. Robertson
W. Fenton
A. V. Warmian
C. “Adolphe
J. ‘McKinnon
C. C. Foster
Legion to Sponsor Local Midget Baseball Team
The Russell Legion votes to sponsor the local Midget baseball squad for the year with W. C. Anderson in charge. Ted Yankoski and Jim McCulloch named Legion representatives to Save the Children Fund. A $10 donation is given to the Institute for the Blind. The Legion cancels this year’s sports day set for May 24 after discussion. A film on Kitimat aluminum growth is shown by International Harvester Co. Chamber guests attend. R. G. Smellie presides with Mrs R. E. Hain-Stock as secretary and W. C. Anderson as treasurer.
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Russell Legion
Legion
W. C. Anderson
Ted Yankoski
Jim McCulloch
Save the Children Fund
Institute For the Blind
Kitimat
International Harvester Co
Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Smellie
R. E. Hain- Stock
Musical festival highlights upcoming weekend with young soloists
The event features soloists under 12 and under 16 across beginner and elementary sections, with hundreds of young performers from rural schools and city groups. George Senyk and Harold Turner will supervise folk dancing, spoken word, and grade specific activities. The morning and afternoon sessions at the theatre and hall showcase piano solos, vocal groups, choral readings, and a trumpet class, culminating in an evening program of bands, choirs, and trophy presentations.
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George Senyk
Harold ‘Turner
Margery Maketh
Turner
Athabaska Trail
Man With A Thousand Hands Film Shown At Russell Rally
Russell Can adian Legion members and Chamber of Commerce members attended a film titled Man With A Thousand Hands. The event, held after a Legion meeting, drew over seventy viewers and showcased hydra project work for Kitimat in northern British Columbia with emphasis on derricking and blasting filmed by International Merc and Mr. Howard Aeceeae Hace. The Legion president praised the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Canadian Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Legionaires
Hydra
Kitimat
British Columbia
Ois Pels
International Merc
Howard Aeeeeae Hace
Legion
E Lipociee
Sinclair
4-H Club Chooses Silo Display Types
The Russell 4-H Grain Club met at Russell School at 7 30 pm to plan a display for July. Gavin Coulter and Edward Detrat were assigned to select silos and arrange the showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell 4-H Grain Club
Russell School
Gavin Coulter
Studarasstt Edward
Detrat Sod
Wolf Bounty Payouts Hit 825 Dollars in Four Days
Geo A. Allen reports 825.00 paid in four days for wolf bounties at the municipal office. At five dollars per head this covers 165 animals prevented from predatory incursions in the district. A litter of fifteen wolves was found by Bill Mintenko southwest of town, larger than the year’s average of nine to ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Allen
Bill Mintenko
Mr. Allen
New Organization Adopts Wolverine Name for Historical Society
Over twenty members of a new group met in Spy Hill on April 27 under vice president Mrs. F. C. Dafoe to form The Wolverine Hobby and Historical Society, replacing Histories and Hobbies Unlimited. They discussed park plans, cairn construction, and cooperation with government departments, with next meeting set for June 8.
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Spy Hill
Histories and Hobbies Unlimited
Spy Hill Hill
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Arthur Kelly
Welby
Provick
Spy Hill Hall
Legion Rooms
Harmony Colony
Regina
W. McDonald
Yorkton
L. Martinovsky
Gerald
A. Kelly
P. Arnason
Tantallon
Rally at 18th St in Binscarth Sets Club Roles
Bruce Mintenko and Laurence Dufrat were named club reporters for the next two meetings. Alvin Frier and Lewis Mushumanski were tasked to organize members to care for the Blustration Plot during the coming summer. The plot provided a quiz test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Binscarth
Bruce Mintenko
Laurence Dufrat
Alvin Frier
Lewis Mushumanski
Last Log Drive Over the Millwood Dam 1910
The 1910 Assiniboine River log drive near Millwood sent spruce logs rushing over the mill dam for about ten days. J. D. McArthur of Brandon owned the logs and sawmill. 25 to 30 men worked the drive wearing red wool shirts and blue mackinaws. The wanigan cook crew faced peril crossing logs while dynamite was used to break jams. the Manhigan’s plunge over Millwood Dam became a memorable event signaling the drive’s perilous reach into Brandon.
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Assiniboine
Millwood
Foaming Mill
Pac. Jane
Duck Mountains
Shell River
Brandon
J. D. McArthur
Ately
Liquor Probe Underway With May 6 Start
Hon. John Bracken leads the Liquor Investigation Committee as it holds its first meeting on Thursday May 6 at 10:00 am in the Legislative Building. The exploratory session will set up organization, a secretary, public hearings, and study of liquor laws across Canada and the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bracken
Liquor Investigation Committee
Commission
Weather Boost Sparks Hope Yet Wheat Acreage Likely Falls
The report notes improved weather lifting spirits of farmers and fishermen but warns late conditions will reduce wheat acreage. Ice on northern lakes may delay the season opening around May 15, tempering early optimism.
White Cross Guild volunteers support Winnipeg hospital
The White Cross Guild at Winnipeg General Hospital uses a weekly volunteer corps of about 200 staffers aiding physiotherapy discharge diet trays and patient care. Its rag drive funds new equipment and an emergency operating room while Sacred Heart Hospital benefits from receipts shared with the local hospital aid.
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White Cross Guild
Winnipeg General Hospital
Winnipeg Tribune
Westwood
Sacred Heart Hospital
Farmers Liability For Keeping Roads Clear
Municipal Act amendments allow councils to require landowners adjacent to approved roads to mow weeds or grass on the grade side or shoulder. If owners fail to comply by the deadline, the municipality may mow at the owner's expense and recover costs by action or levy, treated like taxes in arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Corporation
Dedication Of Chimes System At Knox Sunday
Dedication of the new chimes sound system at Knox United Church was led by Rev W G Zwicker with R C Smellie receiving the plaque for the Board of Stewards. The system donated by the A O TS Club through Frank Clement is already enjoyed by Russell residents and used with the organ and records. Canada’s farm horse population has declined by two thirds to about one million over ten years.
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A.o.ts. Club
Frank Clement
Knox United Church
R. M. McMurray
Knox Church
W. G. Zwicker
R. C. Smellie
Board of Stewards
Russell
Canada
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Arthur A. Sealey
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Ty Gilbert Johnson
Marchwell
Plana
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Knox
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