Textile History Talk At Women’s Institute Meeting
The Women’s Institute discussed fibers from flax to nylon at a Saturday afternoon session in the United Church basement with over 50 present. Speakers covered linen, cotton, mercerizing, sanforizing, and rayon, plus wool and future fabrics like nylon and aramids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG. ‘Smellie
Women’s Institute
United Church
T. Kieper
H. Way
J. E. Forsythe
D. A. Kinney
D. Vinnell
CIL
Estons
Dominion Textiles
Roblin
L. Foster
H. Gillespie
C. Hertein
Ada Jackson
Ada Jackson, Mrs. C.yankoski
T. W. Shaw
Short Course for Camp Leaders in Health and Welfare
Mr George Senyk field supervisor will lecture in town May 28 to 31 on camping programs waterfront rainy day programs leadership techniques crafts safety in camp A. G. Smellie can provide further information
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Tion
Department of Health and Public Welfare
George Senyk
A. G. Smellie
Harvesting In May This Year
Harvest started early this year as a continuation of last fall’s work halted by the wet season. Dave Cusitar west of town with four stock teams threshes wheat, grain dry and wintered well with minor mouse damage. He expects 25 to 30 bushels per acre though frost will lower the grade. He still has 45 acres of wheat and 35 acres of oats unthreshed from winter.
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Dave Cusitar
Cusitar
Farm Expenses and 1951 Census Summary
The 1951 census will sample major farm expenses rather than listing every item. Every fifth farmer will be asked about taxes, custom work, feed, machinery, building materials, hired labor, fuel and oil, and livestock purchases. Data aids annual farm net income estimates for government and farmer groups.
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Comision Bureau For Statistics
Grenfell Minister Speaks At Knox United Church
Guest speaker Rev. W. A. Glazer of Grenfell spoke at Knox United Church on Sunday May 6 in morning service about the stages of spiritual growth and in the evening on courageous living. He was introduced by A. G. Smellie as choirs provided special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
W. A. Glazer
Grenfell
Glazer
A. G. Smellie
Drift bottles still turning up in Hudson Bay shores
Drift bottles released into Hudson Bay twenty years ago to study currents continue to be found, with all recovered specimens traced to shore points along Hudson Bay. The ongoing finds confirm persistent water flow patterns and long-range drift behavior from the original release sites.
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Hudson Bay
Auxiliary Card Party Continues at Legion Ladies Meet
Final arrangements for the card competition were made at the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion meeting. Cups held include cribbage by Mr. and Mrs. T. Craig and others by Mrs. Brownlee, Mrs. Storey, D. R. McDonald, Mr. Burden, Jim Langford, and Jean Goodmanson. New cups pending. challengers sought. fees set for each game. Mrs. Cameron reported on Rivers district convention. Westwood to attend Winnipeg dominion convention May 13 to 15. booth planned for May 24 softball tournament.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
E. Mather
E. Barker
W. H. Westwood
T. Craig
Brownlee
Storey
D. R. McDonald
Burden
Whist
Jim Langford
Jean Goodmanson
Craig
H. McLennan
Cribbage
J. Shipp
C. Cameron
H. Dicketts
Rivers
Winnipeg
Meeting to decide on annual clean-up campaign
Attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday will determine the scope of this year's efforts including the annual clean-up campaign and related process.
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Chamber of Commerce
Guests Entertained By United Church Women’s Association
The Russell United Church Ladies’ Aid held a Thursday afternoon gathering for 24 guests in the church basement. A social time and lunch followed, with readings by Mrs. Ruby Coulter. The group will rename to Women’s Association and meet next at Mrs. W. W. Wilson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Ladies’ Aid
J. A. Hamstock
C. Cooke
J. Ramsay
H. Way
Ruby Coulter
Edgar Guest
United Church Manual
Russell Ladies’ Aid
The
Women’s Association
United Church ‘Women’s Association
First Report Sees Good Crop Outlook
The provincial Department of Agriculture reports a favorable early 1951 crop outlook with adequate moisture overall. Seeding is general in the southern province to Souris, though some areas face delays of about two weeks due to rains and excess surface moisture.
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Department of Agriculture
Souris
Three Teachers Resign at Russell School
Russell School Board accepted the resignations of three teachers Mrs V Grieve Harold de Jersey and Verne Rosnoski. Applications to fill the vacancies have been received but contracts not yet returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School Board
V. Grieve
Harold de Jersey
Verne Rosnoski
Y P U District Rally at Birtle
Young people from Birtle Presbytery gathered at Birtle on Sunday May 6 for their annual rally. Rev H E Barber of Hamilo ta and Rev Dr E G D Freeman of United College spoke on church building roles. Attendees from Russell included Rev W I MacDonald and several residents. Supper followed with color Camp Wasaga films and music by Birtle Residential School girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
The
United Church
Laurence Robb
Russell
Reg Gadd
Foxwarren
H. E. Barber
Hamiota
E. G. D. Freeman
United College
Winnipeg
R. Anderson
Binscarth
W. S. McDonald
Clear Lake
1951 Handbook Publicized for Business and Students
The Department of Trade and Commerce released its 1951 Handbook as a supplement to the Canada Year Book. It covers Canada’s economy, government, health, education, social links, and production sectors with illustrations. A copy is available from King's Printer in Ottawa for 25 cents.
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Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
King's
Ottawa
Tennis enthusiasts organize Russell club meet in school
The young people of Russell aim to re organize the Tennis Club and have arranged a meeting in the school for Tuesday evening May 15 at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation to all interested is extended to attend.
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Russell
Nuisance grounds and Quebec tax stand tall
A column notes nuisance problems at town grounds with refuse dumping signs ignored and calls for stricter controls. It also praises Premier Maurice Duplessis for resisting a BN A act tax change, and marks May 12 as a day for anglers released from winter inactivity to fish again.
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Quebec
Maurice Duplessis
Bn.a
Birtle No 1 Well Reaches 2760 Feet Depth
Imperial Oil reports the Birtle No 1 well reached 2760 feet in total depth, with 623 feet drilled in the past week indicating ongoing progress in the oil drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil
Birtle No. 1
Town Seeks Repairs Amid Severe Frost Boils
Frost boils plague streets and highways with Augusta Street crossing the CPR line cited as worst spot. Travelers report No 4 highway between Birtle and Shoal Lake in poor condition, prompting calls for urgent maintenance.
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Augusta Street
C.P.R
Birtle
Shoal Lake
Early closing by law enforcement causes shop curbs
Town observes stricter enforcement of the early closing by law with police vowing prosecutions for merchants selling outside regular hours. Residents warned to complete shopping within permitted times.
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W.I
Rev. Zwicker
Knox United
W. G. Zwicker
Swan River
Russell Charge
Knox
Mom
Russell School
Y.P.U
Michael V. DiSalle
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