George Knight Honored By Fellow Workers On Retirement
George Knight retired after forty one years with the CPR serving as Russell section foreman. He was honored by 70 railway men and wives who presented a 52 piece silver set at the Oddfellows hall in Binscarth. The event featured messages from CPR officials and remarks by colleagues, with plans for future Russell area summer events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPR
George Knight
Russell
Knight
Oddfellows’ Hall
Binscarth
J. M. West
Canada
London
Newdale
C.A. P.C
Shoal Lake
West
M. A. Roach
Roach
Brandon
A. Wasslen
Margaret
Sacred Heart Hospital
Phillip
Winnipes
Rural Council approves road, school, and leasing actions
Regular session of RM of Russell hears progress on Bin Scarth Bridge painting and asphalting funded by the province. Tenders called. shellsmouth boundary and school district consolidation discussed. by-laws approved for opening public roads and electors roll revision set for June 12. Fees and leases authorized including a pasture lease for NE 7-19-29 and a municipal truck coverage plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Durig
Department of Public Works
RM. of
Russell
Crescent Ridge
Baldwin
Shellmouth
Good Roads
Winnipeg
Frank Robinson
N.E
Pheasant Population Given A Big Boost
Bill Skinner near Rochedale is expanding pheasant raising efforts to boost local upland game. He owns one hen, averages 15 eggs daily, and operates two incubators with 90 and 85 eggs plus 75 eggs nested under farm hens. The first hatch is due this week as he plans careful protection until populations rise for sport shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Skinner
Rochedale Way
Skinner
Local Contestants Shine at Dauphin Regional Music Festival
Six Russell School students under Miss E A Craig attended the Dauphin Regional Music Festival. Jack Cohan scored 35 in grade eight spoken poetry and 85 in advanced grade nine piano, tying for top marks in his class. Others including Jo Ann Cross Gail Page Gordon Garrity Ann Robertson and Donald Billingsley earned scores ranging from 81 to 84 while reciting poems by Rupert Brooke and Rudyard Kipling. Adjudicator Robert Jarman and Ronald Gibson praised the performances. The group thanks Mrs J Robertson, Mr Garritty and Mr Baker for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School
E. A. Craig
Dauphin
Jack Cohan
Jo Ann Cross
Gail Page
Rupert Brooke
Gordon Garrity
Ann Robertson
Donald Billingsley
Rudyard Kipling
Robert Jarman
Bach
Ronald Gibson
Eye examinations urged for young children entering school
As soon as a youngster can walk, his eyes should be checked by an eye doctor. Poor vision may hinder learning, so thorough eye examinations before entering school are advised for the child’s health and education.
Blind worker Kenneth Young aids war industry placement effort
Kenneth Young of Hamilton, blind since childhood, drills holes for a hand grenade as CNIB officers place hundreds of blind workers in war industry jobs. Kiwanis members urge Russell and district residents to support a June 2 fundraising drive to fund further placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Young
Hamilton
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Kenneth
Russell
District
Kiwanis ‘Club
Tennis Club Elects New Officers in Russell
Mrs Beth Nichol was elected president of the Russell Tennis Club at a well attended meeting held Friday evening at the school. Mrs R McMurray is secretary with Jack Wilson treasurer. A membership committee including Mrs E Sanderson, Mrs McMurray, Laurence Robb and Jack Cohan canvasses the town. Senior members pay $3 and may play anytime. juniors pay $1.50 and cannot occupy courts after six. Plans aim to ready the court next week and form work crews for needed work. Mr C C Foster of the Athletic Council offered reorganization suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Nichol
Russell Tennis Club
R. McMurray
Jack Wilson
E. Sanderson
McMurray
Laurence Robb
Jack Cohan
C. C. Foster
Athletic Council
Census Takers Briefed on Work for June Enumeration
Thirteen enumerators from the Russell division of Marquette constituency attend a preparatory meeting for the June census. Walter Nowasad of Winnipeg, appointed by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, oversees as supervisor. Attendees include Jacques Guay St Lazare, Stanley Fulham St Lazare, Archie Ford Vista, Roy Hasuik Rossburn, Allan Elvers Rossburn, R M Anderson Silverton, Metro Semochko Angusville, John Simpson Silverton, Russell Meadows Russell, D R McDonald Russell, A G Busch Shellmouth, Robert Mack Inglis, Mrs A McIntosh Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Marquette
Walter Nowasad
Winnipeg
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Jaques Guay
St. Lazare
Stanley Fulham
Archie A. Ford
Vista
Roy Hasuik
Rossburn
Allan Elvers
R. M. Anderson
Silverton
Silverton; ‘Metro Semochko
Angusville
John Simpson
Russell Meadows
D. R. McDonald
A. G. Busch
Shellmouth
Robert Mack
Inglis
A. McIntosh
Fish and Game League to Meet June 1 at Elks Hall
Russell Branch plans a meeting Friday June 1 to discuss sending delegates to the annual convention at Clear Lake and other business. All members are urged to attend at the Elks hall in Yelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Branch
The
Fish and Game League
Clear Lake
Yelock
Elks Hall
Kiwanis Hear Jack J. Rusk On Blind Institute Work
Jack J. Rusk field secretary for the Manitoba Canadian Institute for the Blind spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon, outlining rehabilitation programs, school services, and home visits. He praised Elks and Legion fund drives, noted Manitoba has 1 005 blind residents, and urged farmer support for ongoing funding. Rusk, blind seven years, is married with a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack J. Rusk
Kiwanis
Manitoba
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Kiwanis Cluir
A. G. Smellie
Russell
Rod Clement
Joe Marchiniak
Rusk
George Kelso
Roblin
Roblin W I Convenes 10th Annual District Meet
Delegates from twelve Roblin Russell district branches gathered May 21 in Roblin Memorial Hall for the 10th annual Women’s Institute convention. Themes centered on Bridges of Friendship and international relations, with district president A G Smellie delivering the main morning address on Canadian life and freedom amid rising global communist threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin-Russell
George Fisher
Roblin
W.I
A. G. Smellie
W.L
C. Powell
Deepdale
G. C. Catley
Sanford
W.L Work
Dominion
Robert McBride
Dauphin District
A. Fisher
A.C.W.W
Denmark
John Rose
Ochre River
Man
Europe
Lowing
Country Women of
Catley
George Kelso
Robbs
Camp Leaders Course Opens Here Monday
A course of lectures on organized camping will be held in Russell next week. The Physical Fitness and Recreational section of the Department of Health and Public Welfare arranges the series. Field supervisor Mr. George Senyk will speak. Evening lectures run May 28 to 31 at the Elks hall. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Department of Health and Public Welfare
George Senyk
Elks’ Hall
Local Recital Features Watson Roblin Solo and Church Choir
A Roblin solo by D. R. Watson highlights a recital with selections by the Inglis Church choir and a reading by Mrs. Colin Hall of Binsearth.
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Thuk
Roblin
D. R. Watson
Inglis
Colin Hall
Binsearth
Crow and Magpie Control Contest At Russell
Secretary C R Loney of the Russell Game and Fish Association reports heavy spending as crows and magpies are culled. The 22 rifle contest lead goes to George Heap of Millwood with 187 points, followed by Berg and Genaille. Local juniors provide the ball, but fans give little support. home games draw few spectators ahead of the June 2 league fixture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Loney
Russell Game & Fish Association
The
Game Association
George Heap
Millwood
Berg & Genail
Russell
Canadians National Institute for the Blind Campaign in Russell
Prevention of blindness is highlighted by The Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The annual appeal will be held in Russell on Saturday June 2 offering eye care and glasses to schoolchildren whose families cannot afford needed vision support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Russell
Brantford
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Canadians National Institute For the Blind
Oil Drilling at Birtle Reported. Site Abandonment Near
Imperial Oil notes vague drilling at Birtle with 3926 feet depth by May 19 and a May 21 entry saying No report. Equipment moved to St Lazare due to unsuitable gear and heavy rock. No oil indications. well abandoned amid rumors and official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil
Birtle
Calgary
St. Lazare
Pleasant spring warmth returns to region
Temperatures rise into the 80s this week bringing ample sunlit days. In the Russell district a rain is hoped for after the 24th holiday passes, avoiding disruption during the busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Premier appoints Manitoba Hydro Electric Board chairman
Premier Douglas Campbell announces Donald M. Stephens will chair and manage the Manitoba Hydro Electric Board. Stephens moves from deputy minister roles to lead the board which will report to the premier and begin duties immediately. The board includes Donald A. Thompson John W. Sanger and William D. Fallis with Thompson also serving as solicitor. Millar Macdonald and Company named auditors. The board oversees Pine Falls development and will push new power supplies while negotiating with Winnipeg and St Boniface.
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Donald M. Stephens
Manitoba Hydro Electric Board
Douglas Campbell
Stephens
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Son
Donald A. ‘Thompson
John W. Sanger
William D. Fallis
Thompson
Millar, Macdonald and Company
Campbell
Pine Falls
Winnipeg
St. Boniface
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Neepawa Lions
Russell Agricultural Society
Rural Council
Game and Fish Meeting
Elks
Elks Lodge
Smitty's Grill
Jones
D.A. Kinney
Memorial Hell
WLI
Hydro Electric Board
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