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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
1
The May WS meeting discussed rest room renovations including a new cupboard to house records and tea cups and a new couch. A film series ends June 5 with four offerings for children ages 10 to 12. The group plans a June 18 meeting at Mrs. Kippan’s cottage with attendees meeting at the rest room at 2 pm.
Plans call for the official opening of the Russell and District Regional Library on Saturday May 31. Librarian Mrs Ruby Coulter unpacks about 1500 books for readers when the library opens in early June with Miss Marjory Morley provincial librarian attending for final checks and Hon W C Miller Education Minister as guest speaker. Brandon librarian Mr McDonald Coleman and local dignitaries will also attend and the public is invited to tour the library after the ceremony.
Millwood 4-H Sewing Club held achievement night on May 8 with five members receiving ribbons. Jean McKinnon earned a purple ribbon, Faye Wondrasek Frances Trinder Joyce Wondrasek and Karen Bily received red ribbons. McKinnon and Joyce Wondrasek will model at Rally Day, Bily’s mat and McKinnon’s bed socks go to Shoal Lake exhibition. Joyce Wondrasek earned a gold for five years in 4-H, Karen Bay received the camp award, and leader Reg Self earned a five year certificate. The final meeting on May 20 set Rally Day outfits and adjourned.
Bill Hanks editor publisher of the St James Leader and former national C W N A president boards the TCA Constellation at Stevenson Field with fifty Canadians for a non stop flight from Gander to London. He will visit England for a couple of weeks and send back reports to Manitoba weekly papers. Ed gar Dunning of Ladner BC is the other weekly representative aboard.
Miss Lynn Drever selected the winning ticket for the $100 per month for a year draw held last Wednesday at the Elks birthday dance. Georgina Belski of 1892 Ross Ave Winnipeg is the winner and Elizabeth Kitz who sold the ticket earns $200. The lodge plans to buy a modern anaesthetic machine.
The Birtie Russell constituency gears up for campaigning with Duff leading a rally for R. G. Smeltie Monday night and Premier D. L. Campbell aiding R. S. Clement's Liberal-Progressives on Wednesday. Eugene Caldwell's CCF campaign has not been announced.
Manitoba industry and commerce minister F. L. Jobin announced the What’s New in Manitoba exhibit at Red River Exhibition June 21 28 and at Brand June 30 July 4. About 40 firms display new Manitoba products ranging from TV antennas to plastics and stainless steel appliances with judges awarding merit to notable advances.
Brief reports from 12 Institutes opened the District W.1 gathering in Foxwarren with a Book of Remembrance ceremony by Binscorth Institute. Mrs. Slater read, Miss Murdoch sang, and provincial officials announced plans and competitions for 1959, including a June Peace Garden and international displays.
The St Joseph’s sub division met at Mrs E Gillen’s home on May 14 with Rev Father Larrabee present. Mrs Helen Laing and Mrs Vemma Pacey volunteered for the sick committee for the following month. Father Larrabee spoke on Holy Communion urging faithful duties. A lunch was served by Mrs Gillen with Mrs Labossiere and Mrs Krowski assisting. Next meeting scheduled at Mrs Orpha Yenkoski’s home on June 11.
Winds grounded planes forced the Elks to move their first annual model plane show to Saturday May 24. All contestants must display their models in Westwood's show window by 1 30 PM and flight trials begin at 6 30 PM at the Agricultural Grounds.
A meeting on April 15 led to the creation of The Holy Name Society in Russell. An May 13 session formed an executive with L. R. Labosseier as president Stan Yannoski as vice president and Alex Chesky as secretary treasurer. A June 10 gathering at Labosseier’s home was planned. Mrs P Pacey and daughters Gloria Woroneski aided with lunch.
Manitoba faced widespread soil drifting over years with surface soil loss along fences and drainage ditches. Subsoil moisture remains adequate but the surface is very dry, delaying seeding and forcing re seeding after recent cold and blowing soil.
Early rust appearance does not guarantee heavy losses. Weather conditions dominate rust spread, with July moisture and rainfall distribution shaping outbreaks. In 1953 1954 early rust with rain caused damage, while 1955 hot dry July halted epidemics despite early spores.
The Legionary magazine reports in New Brunswick tests that 64 percent of school children failed basic physical fitness exercises. Most failures came from small towns, raising concerns about national fitness levels and prompting Legion aid to education in training and testing youths.
The change to celebrate Victoria Day on Monday has eroded its meaning making the day seem like any other holiday. In time children may ask what Victoria Day actually commemorates.
Chamber of Commerce members Sunday night faced disappointment as visitors did not use the free Shell River avenue lot near the business district. Handbills and signs failed to attract drivers who passed by the well-lighted space, cursing the challenge of getting motorists to take the offered parking.
A local contractor highlights the sparkling effect given to an exterior finish on Clement's residence. Workers emphasize that the shine comes from a special treatment applied to the stucco, not from precious stones.
Bees arriving from the south to a Royston area diary were disrupted by cold winds and a bear raid. Hives were scattered and frames eaten during the incident at G. R. Witty’s property two miles north of Royston School last week.
The Hospital Service Plan drive continues with a May date. district residents are reminded to register at the municipal office if not yet done. Employed, retired, or workers at small firms of under five must complete registration.
A witty line from a Vancouver correspondent hints Prime Minister Diefenbaker abroad as a new phrase, Do a Diefenbaker. If winds stay high and dry, Western farmers may earn the tag The Diefenbaker Drift linking past political quirks to present weather driven hardship.
The Benner County fastball league shows Legion atop the standings with a clean sheet as Elks tie and Giants slip once in three starts. Legion beat the Farmers 13 to 4, Elks and Clements tied 10 to 10, Giants beat Farmers 6 to 3. Upcoming games include Clements versus Legion and Giants versus Legion.
The Legion emphasizes that its course offerings serve the public interest in a major way, framing the effort as a substantial civic contribution. The statement highlights the value of educational outreach and community value through organized instruction.
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