Council appoints 1954 enumerator in Russell roll
At the regular meeting on May 13 Mr W E Fenton was appointed numerator for the 1954 Electors Roll of the Town of Russell for $100. The council approved selling parts of lots 7 and 29 in plan 662 for 18 dollars to Emil Michalchuk and directed John Melnyk to fence his chicken yard. Accounts totaling 5400.96 were passed. Mayor Mather presided with Councillors Cross Burgess and Bicknell present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fenton
Russell
Emil Michalchuk
John Melnyk
Mather
Cross, Burgess and
Bicknell
Fire Destroys Shed and Tractor on Farm North of Silverton
Fire broke out Tuesday on the Fred Hertlein farm north of Silverton while Bert Mushumanski refueled his tractor. The blaze destroyed Mushumanski’s tractor and Hertlein’s combine and shed, while two nearby granaries filled with grain were saved. It marks Mushumanski’s second major loss by fire, after last year’s home fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mushumanski
Fred Hertlein
Silverton
Mr. Mushumanski
Mr. Hertlein
Rural Council Minutes Record Property Deals and By Laws
Russell RM council met on May 11 approving electors roll revision for June 15 and appointing G A Allen as enumerator. By laws authorized sales of NW sections to Philip Robinson for 160 and to Benjamin Murray for 500, rental of NW 15-19-29 for 35 yearly, 1954 tax bylaw, weed control, road grants transfers, CPR fence relief, culvert plan at Crerar crossing, fuel from Anglo Oil, gravelling tenders across several sections, shared snow plow costs with Endcliffe, garage use payment to Len Margetts, permission for Harmony Lodge to improve property, and accounts of 730.96 approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the RM
Russell
G. A. ‘Allen
N.W
Philip Edward Robinson
Benjamin Murray
Albert Drielick
CPR
Crerar
Anglo Oil Co
Gus Kleebaum
Len Margetts
Robbery at Binscarth service station injures clerk
George White, operator at Binscarth service station, was slugged and robbed by two men on Tuesday night. They took about fifty dollars in cash, two cheques for 55 dollars, cigarettes, and fled in a car with a possible third accomplice. White remained in Sacred Heart hospital with a broken arm and other bruises as RCMP investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Binscarth
Sacred Heart Hospital
White
Mr. White
Local Pony League Opens Season With Loss To Binscarth
The Russell Pony League youth team fell 12 2 to Binscarth in Tuesday action as Binscarth exploded for three runs in the first inning and added totals in each frame. Russell also notes Midgets 9 5 loss at Binscarth with a late rally. Northwest Manitoba senior league opener saw Russell lose 6 5 at Birtle with Foxwarren winning at Binsearth and Inglis dropping at Angusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Russell
Binsearth
Cook
Archer
Braunstein
Duncan
Walls
Bradshaw
Watts
Horning
Willis
Thompson
Mighiel
Shipp
Eshelby
Clement
di Vinnell
Rutar
Zwicker
Jackson
Wishart
Waddell
Vencharuk
C. Campbell
M. Fleury
M. Rudy
K. Wasslen
D. Friedy
G. Sanderson
T. Bronstein
R. Boucher
R. Oriel
J. Wishart
A.’ Wilcox
B. Falkevitch
L. Leifer
G. Jenaille
B. LaForte
N. Moffat
3. Patterson
E. Fushka
G. Wilderman
G. Coulter
L. Dutrat
Manitoba
Birtle
Foxwarren
Binearth
Inglis
Angusville
L. Glasman
J. Patterson
R. Cusitar
V. Russin
I. McCann
Porada
J. Gillespie
J. Robert
L. Coey
Russell Creamery
Local Concert Showcased Festival Contestants
A small crowd of parents and friends attended a recent music festival concert featuring winning contestants and various acts. The program, chaired by C. C. Foster with J. D. Lafferty and W. G. Zwicker as accompanists, included piano solos and duets, choruses, folk dancing, recitations and choral reading. The Binscorth Band led by George Laycock performed at the opening and closing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Foster
J.D. Lafferty
W. G. Zwicker
Binscorth Band
George Laycock
Obituary: August E Leifer Dies At 77 In Russell
August Edward Leifer died at his Russell home after years of illness. Funeral held at Knox United Church with Rev W G Zwicker officiating. Born August 21 1876 in St Peter Minnesota, he settled in Russell after emigrating from Winnipeg with family in 1906. He contributed to local life as a farmer, telephone line pioneer, gas threshing operator, and active sportsman. Survived by wife Caroline Deopke, two sons Lester and Edward, three daughters Louselle Nelliene and Mrs M Hoar, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, three sisters and one brother. Predeceased by three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Edward Leifer
Leifer
Knox United Church
W. G. Zwicker
Jas. Rea
F. Jones
M. Shaw
George Forsythe, Snr
Chas. Adolphe
A. G. Smellie
Mr. Leifer
St. Peter
Minnesota
New Ulm
Minn
Lei
Fairfax
Minneapolis
Canada
Winnipeg
Roy Stevens
Russell Curling Club
Russell Game and Fish Association
Russell Curling Rink
Russell Agricultural Society
Leiter
Caroline Deopke
Lester
Edward
Louselle
Nelliene
Hospital water not safe for infant feeding
The hospital asks mothers to avoid using the well water for infant feeding due to high nitrate levels. The hospital offers to test wells for those who wish to have their water tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Pacrea Reart Hospital Nave
Scout Group Seeks Cubmaster For Camp Plans
Last Sunday May 19 the Scout master and part of the Court of Honor met with forest ranger Huska to locate a site for a forthcoming 10 day summer camp. About 24 boys seek to be Cubs. a 21 year old Cubmaster is needed and volunteers are urged to attend Thursday meetings for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Forest Ranger
Huska
Sumner
Manitoba towns seek provincial backing for water works drive
Manitoba communities push for government guarantees or a revolving loan fund to market bonds for sewer and water projects. Alberta’s Self-Liquidating Projects Act since 1950 funded 21 million in loans, backing 18 systems by 1953, spurring rapid expansion while Manitoba hesitates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Alberta
Manning
Bashaw
Big Valley
Carbon
Castor
Crossfield
Hays
High River
Jasper Place
Picture Butte
Smoky Lake
St. Albert
Spirit
River
Bow Island
Carmangey
Pincher Creek
Redclift
Nobleford
Rocky Mountain House
Stewards Installed At Knox Morning Service
At Knox Church during Sunday morning worship the minister Rev W G Zwicker installed the Board of Stewards. Naming R S Clement C C Foster A R Hart K L Kollman T Kieper J D Robertson R C Smellie A G Smellie S E Stevens Lyle Schwalm A V Warman and envelope steward treasurer A G Smellie. Foster read the lesson. Evening service marked the last until Rally Day in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
W. G. Zwicker
R. S. Clement
C. C. Foster
A. R. Hart
K. L. Kollman
T. Kieper
J. D. Robertson
R. C. Smellie
A. G. Smellie
S. E. Stevens
Lyle Schwalm
A.V. Warman
Elks Celebrate 27th Birthday Dinner and Dance
Elks marked their 27th birthday Friday with dinner in Memorial hall attended by members wives and Royal Purple ladies. More than one hundred dined then enjoyed bingo and dancing. The Royal Purple clock drill was a featured presentation. Afternoon activities included a picture show for town and district students at the Avalon Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sius Sell Elks
Memorial Hall
The
Royal Purple
the Elks
Avalon Theatre
Aygith School By Law Sets June 14 Vote On New Building
The school district advances a by law to borrow 65000 dollars for a self contained four classroom facility with laboratory library auditorium heating and related rooms to be built adjacent to the current school for use as a collegiate institute. The plan includes main floor and half basement spaces and aims to meet rising enrollment for years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Fishing season opens amid slow bite and expectations
The season started Saturday with poor cooperation from fish and no notable catches. Operators anticipate improved results during the coming long holiday weekend as warmer weather drives anglers toward northern spots.
Sermonettes Begin In The Banner With Weekly Notes
The Banner launches a series of Weekly Sermonettes made possible by cooperation of district ministers. The feature aims to interest readers especially those who are shut-in or unable to attend worship regularly.
Picture News from C I L highlights in ads
The advertisement page notes Canadian Industries Limited uses Picture News from C I L to present many of its products in a novel, informative format for readers. The feature aims to intrigue and inform with visual product depictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Industries Limited
C-I-L
Old School Song About May Day Holiday Demand
A nostalgic verse notes the twenty fourth of May as the Queen's Birthday and mocks the lack of holiday. It imagines students fleeing school if no day off is granted.
Whooping Crane Sighted Near Marchwell by Bennetts
Mrs and Mrs Bennetts reported seeing a large white crane with black wing tips and a black head on May 12 in a big slough near their buildings. They described it as nearly cow sized when it swam and noted the species is now nearly extinct, with an average length of about fifty inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nex Denner
Marchwell
Bennetts
Bennett
Angusville Seniors Win Second League Game 11-4
Angusville defeated Rossburn 11 to 4 on Tuesday in Angusville. A nine run rally in the first inning set the pace as D Stitt homered for Rossburn in the sixth. Scorers for Angusville included M Chalaturnyk with three runs and B Sydorzyk J Kostuik adding two each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Rossburn
D. Stitt
N. Kalyniak
Joiner
Bowell
M. Chalaturnyk
Angus
M. L Parobec
Tomlin, Luba
P. Stefanyshyn
J. Kostiuk
S. Stanchuk
P. Switzer
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Council
Harmony Loage of
S.W
Kiwanis
E. Leifer
K. J. C. Stewart
Prairie Command Royal School
Fort Osborne Barracks
G.H. Heap
Millwood
Man
H. L. Dufault
Somerset
A.dunn
Deloraine
N. G. Hendry
Goodlands
E. E. Zorn
Kirkella
National Defence
Kiuney
Yeen
Eer
Knox Morning Service
Marchwel
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