Winnipeg Flood Aid Responds Quickly from Russell
An appeal from Norwood sparked a rapid response Wednesday as Mayor Mather coordinated bulldozers draglines and drivers from Russell and nearby towns. With initial trucks en route, a second call redirected help to dump trucks, bringing extra drivers to the Winnipeg flood scene. The Ladies Auxiliary and Red Cross mobilized food parcels and cash donations, urging the public to contribute to relief efforts for Winnipeg and other flooded areas.
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Norwood
Andrew ‘Mather
E. C. Shepherd
Shellmouth
Silver Creek
Russell
Mather
Winnipeg
G. W. Bicknell
Craig Motors
Norman McLennan
George Greensides
Harrowby
Jeff Flatt
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Red Cross
Pubilc
Fifteen Confirmations Mark Bishop Norris Visit
The Anglican confirmation day featured fifteen candidates at St Mathews Binscorth and St Georges Foxwarren with 13 in Russell. Bishop Norris performed the laying on of hands in his first major duty outside Brandon See.
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Brandon
St. Matthews
Binscorth
St. George’s
Foxwarren
Christ Church
Russell
J. J. Cross
Jesus
Lorne Pettitt
Jack Glasman
Robert Eshelby
Jo-Ann Cross
Shelia Cross
Edith Pettit
Rita Birstow
Marie Meadows
Jean Eshelby
T. Shipp
J.’ ‘Thicket
G. Clement
C. Bell
D. Smith
J. Eshelby
Norris
Be sure 10 amena ne w number May 12, at 8 pm, Legion rooms.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a meeting or event set for May 12 at 8 pm in Legion rooms with a vague reference to a new number or agenda item. The readable details suggest scheduling but lack clear participants, location specifics beyond Legion rooms, and concrete purpose.
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Legion Rooms
Rod Clement Tells Of Curling In Scotland
Lee Clemens MLA shared a resume of the Canadian curlers trip to Scotland and the continent at the Kiwanis Club lunch. The Manitoba rink members and 55 travelers, including wives, were hosted by Scots who made the visit enjoyable. Curling and daily games were a highlight alongside entertainment.
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Scotland
Lee Clemens
Kiwanis Club
Manitoba
J. L. Bowman
Deuphin
O. Heaslip
Wasagaming
T. Howatt
Flin Flon
Plans For May 24 Celebration Softball Tournament
The Legion and Elks join forces for a May 2 softball tournament here with three divisions: men’s, women’s and school teams. Prizes await winners and finals, ending with a Memorial Hall dance in the evening.
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The
Legion and Elks
Memorial Hall
Community Farewell Reception for Thompson Couple
A reception in Memorial Hall Russell on Friday May 19 at 8:00 p m honors Mr and Mrs Thompson before their departure for Victoria B C The planning committee extends cordial invitation to all district residents noting personal invitations would be impracticable and inviting broad attendance for the farewell event
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EE ‘Thompson
Thompson
Victoria
B.C
Memorial Hall
Russell
Memorial Plaque Names For World War Affected Heroes
The Memorial Plaque committee for Russell Memorial Rink lists names to be inscribed for those killed in action in the last World War. Names include L Cpl Allan Sidney A F Boulton Clive A Pte Bryer Edward S Sgt Cope Francis P L Cpl Coulter John S Set Coulter R Leslie Rin Delipper John Pte Glasman Laverne H Fl Sgt Hodgkins George A WO2 Williams Percy G Rin Wishart H Murray F Sgt Yankoski Anthony J. The plaque will be ordered yearly in June with the full list published June 1 in The Banner. Contact Mrs Leafa McLennan W Meadows or H S Clement by May 29 if other names should be added.
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Russell Memorial Rink
L.cpl
Allen
Sidney A. F. Boulton
Clive A
Bryer
Edward
Cope
Francis P
Coulter
John S. Set. Coulter
R. Leslie
Rin. Delipper
John
Glasman
Dentist Visits For Kids From Age Three
The dentist should be introduced to every child around age three and visit biannually thereafter. Regular dental care minimizes cavities and needless pain and expense. He offers advice on preventing cavities crooked teeth and gum diseases.
Awards to prize winners at Toronto Royal Winter Fair ribbons
Prizes at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair generate extensive ribbon displays as winners receive awards for top entries. The event highlights agricultural talent and recognizes exhibitors across many categories.
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Toronto
Horticultural Society Revived and Home Improvement Talks
The Russell Horticultural Society meets at the Elks' hall after a decade, with Fred J. Weir urging a four to five year plan for grounds improvement and a local competition. Mrs. Tanner speaks on Europe and aid to destitute children, with films to follow, in a May 18 meeting at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Elks Lodge for the Russell District International Appeal for Children.
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Elks’ Lodge
Tanner
Europe
Russell and District International Appeal For Children
Russell Horticultural Society
Elks’ Hall
Fred J. Weir
J. A. Burgess
Russell Kiwanis Club
Horticultural Society
J. E. Forsyth
Weir
Russell
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Skinner's Nursery
Board Accepts Two Resignations
The Russell teaching staff saw the resignations of Miss Marie Baumung and Mr. H. Raymond Poole accepted at the May 1 meeting. Resignations take effect at term end with ads for two teachers, one for grades 5 and 6 and another for grades 10 to 12 to teach mathematics and science. Accounts totaling 866.83 from the general fund and 88.00 from the special fund were passed. Casualty insurance renewed for 235 children for three years. A delegation aired grievances and was heard with care.
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Marie Baumung
H. Raymond Poole
Russell
Kiwanis Rummage Sale Profits Support Youth Services
Kiwanis Club held a rummage sale Saturday afternoon in Brandon with auctioneer Dr. Harry Ross. Proceeds exceeded 250 dollars to furnish a teenage room and support Kiwanis youth programs.
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Harry Ross
Brandon
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Red River Flood Swamps Manitoba Forces Evacuations
The Red River in southern Manitoba surged as new flood blows struck the region. Desperation grew prompting the Canadian army to assist evacuees seeking shelter in Winnipeg. Water levels and damage expanded across areas including Highway 75 at St. Jean Baptiste.
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Manitoba
Red River
Winnipeg
Highway 75
St. Jean Baptiste
No Room for Complaint in Banner County Manitoba
The radio broadcast urged listeners to feel sympathy for flood victims in the Red River Valley and Winnipeg and for Rimouski Quebec, while reminding Manitobans in Banner County that they live in a fortunate region free from major floods winds and fires. It urged gratitude over complaint for seasonal hardships.
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Red River Valley
Winnipeg
Rimouski
Quebec
Banner County
Manitoba
Car License Plates Sold Out Prompt New Shipment Expected
C im sonney, issuer of motor vehicle licenses for this district, reports that a second batch of car license plates has sold out this season. The initial 600 plates numbered 73201 to 75800 were followed by 80 more numbered N1 to 8N50, all sold, with a waiting list for the next shipment.
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C.im. Soney
Izaak Walton's Day Opens Fishing Season
Citizens prepare for the official start of the fishing season as they oil rods and reels and test their casting in backyards. The annual event arrives Saturday, stirring eagerness among otherwise steady locals.
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Izaak Walton
Reporter duties reassigned for Russell correspondents
Mrs E E Thompson who has represented Russell as correspondent to two Winnipeg dailies has turned these duties over to C E Forsyth for The Tribune and Mrs E Thom for The Free Press.
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CUB
E. E. Thompson
Russell
Winnipeg
3. E. Forsyth
The
Tribune
E. Thom
Free Press
Work of Art by William Carter Published in Russell Letter
The article notes a yearly literary piece from William Joseph Carter, a former Barnardo boy now in England, featuring an image of his self portrait, his view of the Russell Barnardo Home and Russell Village in 1902, and a tale about a thief who robbed him. Old timers may read the letter at this office.
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William Joseph Carter
Barnardo
Canada
England
Russell Barnardo
Russell
Mr. Carter
Ways To Promote Industry Outlined
R E Grose director of Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce outlined methods for urban centers to aid industrial development. He urged honest appraisals, creation of development committees, focus on servicing existing industries, advance land pricing, and municipal readiness for sites with water and sewer services.
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R. E. Grose
Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce
St. James Chamber of Commerce
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Minnedosa
Rod Clement
Curling
R. G. Ledingham
F. L. Skinner
N. Bryant
J. G. Kippan
W. H. Schwalm
Dave Harrison
E. W Robertson
J. Bell
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