North Western Marquette Festival Ends With Final Concert
The two day event in Russell and surrounding towns closed with a final concert. Russell competitors dominated the awards, winning six of nine trophies. Winners included Arla Bily of Marchwell with the $25 scholarship for highest piano grade 4 score, plus multiple shields for choral singing, choir, and vocal categories. adjourned by inspector Laboissere and Elks’ Jim Langford.
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Russell
Maccwell
Memorial Hall
Bp.o. Elks” Hall
B. Birse
Jean Hembrott McDonald
Shirley Nalevykin
Winnipeg
Arla Bily
Marchwell
Russell Ellis
Foxwarren
Millwood
Shellmouth-Inglis-Russell
Russel
Knox United
Neil Geis- Binscarth
Ruth Simms
Silverton
Linda Large Roblin
Susan Smellie
Linda McNaughton
Arla Phillips
Langenburg
Betty Kennedy
Doreen Way
Terry McNaughton
Russell High School
Russell Schools
Ian Hamilton
L. R. Laboissere
Jim Langford
Elks
Routine bylaws pass setting 1956 mill rate
All councillors attended as Mayor Burgess presided over the final regular meeting of the Tew council. Accounts totaled 22 307.82 with 8 000.00 for waterworks debentures 3 698.73 for Memorial Rink debentures and 9 870.30 for a waterworks project. By laws read three times and passed setting the general and business tax rate for 1956.
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Burgess
Tew Council
Memorial Rink
Gavel Taken To Esterhazy By Russell Club
Eleven members of the Russell AOTS Club led by President R. G. Smellie travelled to Esterhazy for a traveling gavel presentation and officer installation. A.G. Smellie spoke and Burke Garnett led a sing along with Bill Westwood at the piano after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.O.T.S
Russell Club
Russell Aots
R. G. Smellie
Esterhazy
A. G.smellie
Burke Garnett
Bill Westwood
Special Mother's Day Service At Knox United Church
A special program honored Mothers at Knox United Church during the morning service. Sunday School, led by Superintendent Jack Thom, hosted the event with a welcome recitation by Jackie Robertson and performances by preschool children. The Mother of the Year bouquet was presented to Mrs. Ralph Robinson by Dorothy Weir on behalf of the Young Women's Club.
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Knox United Church
Jack Thom
Jackie Robertson
Ralph Robinson
Dorothy Weir
District C. of C. Meet Here Next Wednesday
Western Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to be held in Elks hall Russell next Wednesday May 25 delegates registered from Winnipegosis Dauphin Grandview Roblin Neepawa Erickson Sandy Lake Angusville Inglis. National and provincial officers expected include Bonnycastle Murray Wolfe and McMullen. Conference opens 1 pm with 1:30 pm session chaired by Mayor Burgess. Dinner 6:15 pm with A G Smellie presiding and film on Manitoba Chambers in Action.
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R. H. G. Bonnycastle
Manitoba
Canadian Chambers of Commerce
Earl Murray
Neepawa
B. R. Wolfe
Transcona
M. J. G. McMullen
Winnipeg
J. A. Burgess
A. G. Smellie
Russell Chamber
William Naylor 73 Buried Here Tuesday in Russell Church
Funeral service for William Matthew Naylor 73 was held at Knox United Church with interment at Russell cemetery. Born in Manchester England in 1882 he moved to Canada in 1898 and settled in Russell. Survived by wife Margaret two sons George Gordon and two daughters Beth Margaret, plus a sister in England.
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William Matthew Naylor
Sacred Heart Hospital
W. G. Zwicker
Knox United Church
Russell Cemetery
Harvey McLennan
William Sudbury
John Burden
Andrew Mather
Stewart
McLennan
Chester Cooke
Hay Gillespie
C. C. Graham
Lorne Callin
C. R. Loney
Tim Dunn
Dave Cusitar
William Naylor
Manchester
England
Canada
Russell
Margaret Alexina Brooks
Tummel
Mr. Naylor
Yorkton and
Rivers
Canadian Order of Forest
George
Gordon
South Burnaby
Beth
Margaret
Portage la Prairie
Ada
New School Inspectors Named By Department
Six Manwba wacuers appointed to the staff of Provincial School Inspectors by the department.
Ron Turner resigns from Manitoba cabinet to lead Trans Air Limited
Ronald D. Turner QC resigns as provincial treasurer, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Railway Commissioner to become president of Trans Air Limited. He will remain a private member of the Manitoba Legislature and does not plan to seek re election. Premier Campbell expresses sorrow and praises his long service and leadership. Turner was born in Caran, Manitoba in 191? and served as a Wing Commander in the RCAF, earning the Air Force Cross.
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Debannonntom Trans Air’ Limited
Ronald D. Turner
Turner
Manitoba Casinet
Campbell
Ron
Manitoba
Ottawa
Manitoba House
Canada
Ron Turner
Mr. Turner
Carsaan
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Law School
RCAF
Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Air Force
South Winnipeg
Industry and Commerce
New Inspectors Named for Manitoba Schools
Hon. W. Miller announces new inspectors to posts across the provinces. R. E. Vasey of Kelvin High School returns as inspector after serving as Elkburn principal. A. C. Heaney Varennes St Vital principal. H. A. Mouritsen a Plains district appointee. J Turnyk Emhits School leader. J. H. Gibson Minnedosa principal. A. C. Diehl Stonewall principal.
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W. €. Miller
R. E. Vasey
Kelvin High School
Elkborn
A. C. Heaney
Varennes
St. Vital
H. A. Mouritsen
Ote Donald’ Plains
J ‘Turnyk
Emits
J. H. Gibson
Minnedosa
A. C. Diehl
Stonewall School
Six Team Ball League Opens Play On Local Diamond
The six team league includes Shoal Lake Birtle Foxwarren Binscarth Rossburn Russell with Vic Russin and Ken Cook representing Russell. Schedule runs May 16 to June 17 with clashes at Russell and other towns, weather delaying early action.
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Fsascoal
Birtle
Russell
Murray Wilson
Wilson
Reeigsforana
Shoal Lake
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Rossburn
Vic Russin
Ken Cook
Besteeter Bilament Et Bsa Cals Encima Acs
Mr. Ireland
G. L. Markle
Senedus
Garden Clubs Planned For Young Green Thumbers
A meeting of the Horticultural Society discussed forming a garden club with three age groups: 9 and under, 10 to 13, and 14 to 16. Parents to guide members in planting and weeding. A follow up meeting is set for May 22 in the public school basement at 8 sharp. boys and girls may join.
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Horticultural Society
Onder
Short Course Planned For Municipal Officials
The Ninth Extension Course in Municipal Administration and Public Finance will run at the University of Manitoba from June 1 to 15. Co sponsored by the Department of Municipal Affairs and the university, it will cover topics including Liquor Referendum Votes and New National Building Code chaired by Winnipeg Mayor George Sharpe and Reeve H C Odell. Registration is eight dollars and open to councils officials and other interested persons.
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University of Manitoba
Department of Municipal Affairs
University
Manitoba
George Sharpe
Winnipeg
H. C. Odell
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
M. Fisher
R. C. McDonald
Municipal and Public Ut Board
Invitation Accepted For Bishop Norris Speech At Russell
The Rt. Rev. I. A. Norris, D.D Bishop of Brandon has accepted the Kiwanis Club of Russell invitation to be guest speaker at the open air service on Sunday July 15 marking the opening of the 75th anniversary week celebration. He is a former rector of Christ Church.
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I. A. Norris
Brandon
Kiwanis Club of
Russell
Bishop Norris
Christ Church
Modern trend backs flexible May holiday Monday
A newspaper note explains that the traditional May 24 Queen's birthday holiday fades as celebrations shift to a Monday. This year the long weekend lands on May 21 enabling yard work gardening and fishing plans.
Beaver Twice as Large Found by Traveler Near Benito
John Schwalm, returning from a visit with Mrs. Schwalm's mother at Benito, struck a beaver on the Duck Mountain road. The animal proved unusually large and impressed local trappers and fur experts.
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Beaver
Mrs. Schwalm
Benito
John Schwalm
Duck Mountain
John
Navy Recruiting Criticizes Joint Service Visits
A reader questions the lack of coordination as Navy and Army recruiting teams plan to set up depots in Russell on the same day. The letter asks if these periodic visits are worth the Canadian taxpayer expense and urges a review of public expenditures by armed services and other government departments.
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Russell
Legion
Armed Services
unsigned Letters to Editor must be signed to publish
The Inglis office reminds readers that letters to the editor must be signed before publication. A nom de plume may be used if the writer prefers anonymity, but unsigned submissions cannot be printed.
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Inglis
Correction to Horticultural Society meeting notice
A correction states that prospective members should contact Society officers and the correct contact name is Miss Alice Pettitt, not Miss Alice Schwalm as previously listed. The change updates the joiner instruction for the local Horticultural Society.
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Horticultural Society
Alice Schwalm
Alice Pettitt
25th Annual Manitoba Muni Convention Held June
Held in conjunction with the course the 25th Manitoba municipal agrarians convention progresses. Organizers announce sessions, speakers, and schedule details for attendees in June.
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Manitoba Municie Nang Agreri Mgomed
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Ndult Section
Russell Knox United Senior Choir
Ingby Choir
Sanara’ Workman
Solsgirth
Soi Nign
Sanara Workman
Sheila Gremaelden
Cathy Green
Linda Large
Roblin
Magh McLean
Uaery
Tommy Dunsmore
Fox
Sharon Davis
Spy Hill
Carolyn Eslinger
Joan Bily
Donna
Davidson
Birte
Francis Langford
Cathy Faye Green
Linda Carr
Birtel
Marlene Davidson
Dorothy McLennan
Cornet
Mickey Clement
Neil Geisbrecht
Annette Bouchet
Billy Condon
David Bryer
Diane Kinney
Ernie Bird
Endcliffe
Florence Ziprick
Tucker Bauer
Ada Cockerill
Bieid
Edward Arndt
Bield
Neaning
Angus Coulter J
Brent Kiney
Laura Hills
Gordon Johnson
District C. of C
R. D. Turner
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