Clothing Club Honors Achievement at Russell District Event
The Russell 4-H Clothing Club showcased work by members led by Mrs Irene Simms and others. Isabel Hamilton Home Economist presented 12 red and eight blue ribbons. Four girls became Junior leaders and won gold seals for completing another year in 4-H work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenica We Russell
Thrifty Threaders
Isabel Hamilton
Irene Simms
Krogstad
Stevens
Linda Zwicker
Judy Kieper
Cheryie Simms
Marilyn Craig
Peggie Witty
Margaret Eshelby
Linda Langford
Linda Poole
Marilyn Fenton
Gail Bridges
Sandra Margetis
Elaine Jackson
Millwood Clothing Club
Manitoba
Russell Club
Elaine McKinnon
Norma Wondrasek
Emily McKinnon
Betty Wondrasek
Sandra Margetts
Margaret Berg
Russell
Brandon
Sandra Heatherington
Jowel
Betty Eshelly
Peggy Witty
Lynn Drever
Crawford Park
Stewardship Sunday at Nox United Church
Rev G Denyes of Silverton leads Sacrament Sunday at Nox United Church on May 1. Town canvassers plan a spring home visit May 27, urging residents to be home to receive volunteers. Quote from I Corinthians 6:20 frames the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Denyes
Silverton
Ordination Service Planned at Brandon Cathedral
The Anglican Church of Canada at Christ Church Russell notes Rev. W S Smith as curate in charge. May 27 Trinity Sunday has no services as prayers are asked for Rev. Wilfred Samuel Smith who will be ordained priest at Brandon Cathedral by the Lord Bishop of Brandon in a service at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Russell
Anglican Church of Canada
W. S. Smith
Trinity Staries
Wilfred Samuel Smith
St. Matthew, Brandon
Brandon
Census Takers Briefed Before June 1 Enumerations
Census takers gathered in the area for a briefing on the 195 census. W Wherrett of Shoal Lake and L S Hodnett of Miniota led the session for Marquette district. Enumerators will receive forms in advance and must complete them but not mail them back. When visiting farms, they will help with any questions and collect the filled forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ams
W. Wherrett
Shoal Lake
Marquette
L. S.hodnett
Miniota
Birthday Marked By Burning of Mortgage
The Royal Purple lodge in Russell marked 29 years of service with a turkey dinner for about 120 members, wives and ladies. The hall was officially opened as fully paid for, followed by a Burning of the Mortgage ceremony led by W. W. Wilson and assisted by several ladies. Ernie Yoxall received a lodge ring from the members in appreciation of his years as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeeente Hike Vereeserene Oif
the Royal Purple
W. W. W. Wilson
Audrey Ferguson
Ethel Clement
Mabel Margetts
Marie Kinney
The
Royal Purple
Wilson
Russell
A. G. Smellie
Ernie Yoxall
Russell Chamber of Commerce Meeting Friday Evening
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will meet Friday at 7 30 PM in the Elks hall basement. Members are urged to arrive on time so all important matters can be completed before graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
11th Barley Contest To Be Held This Year
The National Barley Contest will proceed in 1956 with Alberta and Manitoba divisions and prizes unchanged. Rules have been distributed to elevator agents and agricultural reps in both provinces. Manitoba entries go to the Barley Improvement Institute in Winnipeg by July 16, Alberta growers have a 1 667 bushel minimum carload as in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Manitoba
Brewing and
Ree Institute
Barley Improvement Institute
Grain Exchange Building Improvement Institute
Grain Exchange
Winnipeg
Canada sees 90,000 more families in 1969 and 127,000 new homes
In 1969 Canada added 90,000 families while 127,000 houses were built. The growth reflects rising household formation and construction activity across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bill Patterson Heads Home and School Group
Russell Home and School Association installed officers for the council year at its May meeting in the Collegiate Tuesday evening. Guests included Inglis School principal S. M. Spidell who spoke on the value of the Home and School, delivering a thought provoking address to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew
Russell Home & School Association
A. G. Smellie
Bill Patterson
Jack Wilson
Sheila Westwood
Lillian W
Bess Joney
Jeanne Warrian
Tom Dunsmore
Bob Partridge
Lois Smellie
Luise Smellie
W. G. Zwicker
Alcoholism Foundation Names Maybank as Chairman
Manitoba legislature confirms a new Alcoholism Foundation with Justice Ralph Maybank as chairman. Ex officio members include Dr. M. R. Elliott and Dr. T. A. Pincock. Active members list features Rabbi Milton Aaron, Revs E Donnelly and Remi de Roo, and other professionals and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholism
Manitoba
R. W. Bend
Bend
Ralph Maybank
M. R. Elliott
T. A. Pincock
Rabbi Milton Aaron
E. Donnelly
Remi de Roo
Henry D'Eschambault
E. J. Bennet
W. J. Mc Sorley
T. G. Cox
M. H. Garton
Wm. L. Paik
Hortense Wood
D. G. Wawryke
J. W. Monson
Mildred B. McMurray
D. G. Ferguson
Talk on Citizenship Heard at Vd. Meet
The May meeting at the Rest Room with President Mrs. Cairns presiding heard a discussion on citizenship led by speaker Mr. Labossiere. Seventeen members answered roll call with a quip about thanking their mother. resolutions on crime comics and training retarded children were debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Jackson
Tweedsmuir
W. W. W. Wilson
J. Drever
S. Stevens
Alg. Sinellie
Jim Patterson
Memorial Unveiling Draws 2000 at Sandy Lake
Local Representatives at the unveiling of a memorial from Russell Branch 159 of the Canadian Legion include A. M. McMurray R. R. Robinson Stan Yankoski and R. G. Smellie. The event on May 20 featured a district meeting, parade with Winnipeg legionists, Duff Roblin as guest speaker and a crowd around two thousand. Music came from the Neepawa Lions Club Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. McMurray
R. R. Robinson
Stan Yankoski
R. G
Smellie
Russell
Canadian Legion
Sandy Lake
the Legion
R. G. Smellie
Lauman
Legion
Winnipeg
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
North West Ontario
Neepswa Lions Club
Jobin Named to Campbell Cabinet in Manitoba Shuffle
Francis L. Jobin of The Pas is chosen as Manitoba cabinet minister to join the government after RD Turner departs at month’s end. Campbell hails Jobin as a veteran from Northern Manitoba and optimistic about the province’s future. Jobin, 41, a Manitoba alum, lives in Flin Flon and has long worked for Hudson’s Bay Miniff and Smelting Co. He holds leadership roles in local fraternal organizations. More changes expected next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vemucray
L. Campbell
Francis L. Jobin
Mila
Pas
Manitoba
Jobin
Hon
RD. Turner
Campbell
University of Manitoba
Flin Flon
Hudson's Bay
C. of C. Regional Meet Held Here Yesterday
North Western Manitoba Chambers of Commerce regional meet convened yesterday afternoon at the Elks Hall with ten chambers represented. Visiting officials included R. H. G. Bonnycastle B. R. Wolfe M. J. G. McMullen of Winnipeg and Earl Murray of Neepawa. Dinner speakers were Hon. R. D. Turner and deputy R. Grose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comerce
North Western Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
R. H. G. Bonnycastle
B. R. Wolfe
M. J. G. McMullen
Winnipeg
Earl Murray
Neepawa
R. D. Turner
R. Grose
Lutheran Women Meet At Grace Church May 9
United Lutheran Church Women gathered at Mrs. Addie Kurbis home on Wednesday afternoon May 9. The meeting opened with hymn singing and scripture reading from Acts 9 36 43. They discussed Lutheran World Relief and decided to collect clothing for the needy with a June 12 deadline. Ten dollars was sent to the Synodical US CW Western Canada fund. Next meeting will be at Mrs. O Halwas home. A lunch and fellowship followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme Regula
United Lutheran Church
Women of Grace Church
Addie Kurbis
A. Kurbis
Dolores Delip Per
Lutheran World Relief
E Klimack
ULCW
General Fund
Synodical US
Western Canada
O. Halwas
Canadians Buy GM Cars In 1955 Two Tone Style Share
More than one third of the General Motors passenger cars purchased by Canadians in 1955 featured two tone styling. The trend highlighted shifts in consumer taste and GM market emphasis during that year.
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General Motors
W M S Presbyterial Held at Shoal Lake
The Shoal Lake United Church hosted the W M S Presbyterial on May 16 1956 with 167 ladies from Russell Hamiota Birtle Strathclair and other auxiliaries attending. Mrs E A Dixon presided delegates heard about allocations books read and a sermon new liquor laws talk and a closing film Song of the Shining Mountain and an address on Indian life Patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake United Church
A. G. Smellie
C. C. Graham
Jack Anderson
W. G. Zwicker
T.craig
Ruby Coulter
F. Setter
Ann Sudbury
Russell
Ward
Hamiota
T Parker
Shoal Lake
D. Conly
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Finbeiner
Campbell
Wrgibt
Heise
Isabella
A. Friebert
Oak River
Birtle Presbytery
G. Reynolds
Miniota
Presbytery
Provincial Officers Elected At Angusville H S Meet
The Angusville Home & School Association held its annual meeting on May 15 at Angus School. Officers elected for the coming year include President A Bellow and vice president E Tomlin with committees named for social, program and publicity. Mrs Armstrong spoke on the aims of Home and School across the Dominion and a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville Home & School Association
Angus School
A. Bellow
E. Tomlin
C. Ratcliffe
P. Parobeck
P. Sackney
L. Ferguson
M. Stefanishyn
J. Tutkaluke
M. J. Simick
P. Pachal
Much
L. Wasilla
Home & ‘School Association
Blackwood
Armstrong
Provincial Home & School Association
Rural Clinics Held For Handicapped Children
The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba ran three day clinics in Dauphin and Neepawa examining 64 physically handicapped children. Thirty one were seen at Dauphin including seven new cases. 33 at Neepawa with five new cases. Pre clinic visits and post clinic conferences with local doctors followed by care recommendations implemented by doctors or Society staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inemedica Team
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Manitoba
Dauphin
Neepawa
Dauphn
Police Drag Net Sweeps Two Parlors Pat mention after ten
Hotel Inspector Forbes reports officers from a Royal Canadian Mounted force conducted a drag net at two parlors shortly after 10 pm. One venue remained relatively clear while about 40 patrons were taken from the other. No action on rates or closing time interpretation has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneve
Forbes
RCM
Lori Fon
Perch Die On Lake Shore After Harsh Winter
Game authorities report many perch found dead along Beautiful Lake shore near Hellmouth Road. Investigators Hay Gillespie and R. Loney believe winter suffocation caused the losses but note a healthy remaining perch population due to years of successful stocking and ongoing abundance of sizable fish.
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Hellmouth Road
Hay Gillespie
R. Loney
Young Plowman's Trophy Added For Russell Meet
Bernard Greaves states a small cup donated by the Russell Pool Elevator Association will be given annually to the 4-H Club winner at the plowing meet sponsored by the Russell Chamber of Commerce and Russell Agricultural Society. The United Grain Growers trophy goes to the meet champion. The event is set for June 13 at the E. Ross farm north of town with admissions at the Ag. Rep's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Russell Agriculural Society
Bernard Greaves
Russell Pool Elevator Association
United Grain Growers
E. Ross
Ag. Rep
Swallows Return to Frank Clarke’s Summer Nest
Frank Clarke reports swallows returned to their summer home at his place in the valley west of town last week. He notes they arrive about the same time each year to a shed nest made convenient for them by Mr. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Dairy shipments rise in district auction of Holstein cows
Holstein cows from Jasmin Sask, via Len Margetts, were auctioned at Tom Kieper’s farm last Saturday. The sale, reflecting prewar records, showed average prices from a limited buyer turnout, aimed at boosting local dairy farming in the mixed farming district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Margetts
Tom Kieper
Len
Frank Gill
Jasmin, Sask
Newsprint Advances Cut Into Our Costs
A terse notice from our paper suppliers states newsprint rose 6 percent on July 11. Wages and freight rates have climbed in a vicious cycle since the war, with periodic six month advances. the paper asks arrears to be settled within two months or subscriptions will not be continued.
Robertson Brothers End 22 Year Oil Deal Move To New Location
Robertson Brothers sever ties with North Star Oil Co after 22 years. They move into Russell Farm Equipment building on Main Street as overhead costs forced closure of the big white garage. Frank and Jack Robertson had been Prairie Cities Oil distributing agents since 1934 and later expanded into the garage business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson Brothers
North Star Oil Co
Main Street
Rrm
Robertsons
Russell
Main
Frank
Jack Robertson
Prairie Ities Oil Co
North Star
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Clothing Club
NOX United Church
Siwanis Club of
Chamber of Commerce
Alcoholism Foundation
Maybank
Smellie Orgugaye
wWeamer
Leifer
Silver
Reich
C. of C
Lutheran Women's Meeting
Angusville H. & S
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