Winnipeg businessman to lead Kiwanis International
Delegates at Kiwanis International's 35th annual convention in Miami elected H Murdoch, head of Peerless Laundry Ltd in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to succeed J Hugh Jackson as president. Kiwanis includes over 3100 clubs in the United States Canada Alaska Hawaii and the Yukon Territory. Murdoch has served 17 years as a Kiwanian and holds multiple industry roles. He will assume the presidency on August 1.
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Kiwanis International
Miami
H. Murdoch
Peerless Laundry, Ltd
Winnipeg
Manitoba
J. Hugh Jackson
Palo Alto
Calif
United States
Canada
Alaska
Hawaii
Yukon’ Territory
Murdoch
Board of ‘Trade
Associated Launderers, Cleaners and Allied Trades of
Canadian Research Institute of Launderers, Cleaners and Allied Trades
Twenty Eight Teams Enter May Softball Tournament
Play began at 11 yesterday in the annual softball tournament sponsored by the Legion and Elks. Twenty eight teams took part across three divisions including 10 men’s teams seven ladies and 11 school squads.
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The
Legion and Elks
Senior Hockey Club Winds Up Season With Dinner
Officers and players of Russell's 1949 50 Intermediate Hockey club held a season wind up at Wildwood Country Club. The team played 28 games, won 16 and tied 1, with a favorable treasurer's balance. A vote of thanks praised the transportation committee for supplying free transport. Next season's activities were discussed.
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Russell
Wildwood
Transportation Committee
Local Law Students Pass Examinations
Manitoba Law School reports two local students passed final year exams. Jack E N Wilson an honor student will practice here with his father. Robert G Smellie will take over the late William Hancock’s office. Another University student Jack S Langford earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Law Society
Manitoba Law School
Jack E. N. Wilson
Robert G. Smellie
William Hancock
Jack S. Langford
Presbyterial Holds Annual Meeting at Birtle
Bad roads and heavy snow kept over a hundred ladies from the 25th annual meeting of the Birtle Presbyterial at Birtle on May 9. The gathering heard on advancing work, noted a reverent memorial for 1949 deaths and former president Mrs. J M Fraser, elected officers led by Mrs N Halstead, and featured a chorus from the Indian Residential School and a talk by Dr Isobel McTavish on Henan after Chinese occupation. Dr McTavish received a silver tea service from Mrs Conly and Mrs Haney.
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Birtle
J. M. Fraser
Hamiota
N. Halstead
Conly
North China
Birtle Presbyterial
McTavish
Winnipeg
Haney
Russell Members Launch Manitoba Flood Relief Campaign
Russell begins a drive to raise 10 million for Manitoba flood relief with a town wide canvass led by D R McDonald D G Nield J Kieper and H J Shipley. Appeals issued by churches dairy industry retailers and others aim to aid flood victims with proceeds used to refurnish homes. First donation totals 884.06 from Smellie Bros Co and five creameries and stores.
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Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
Russell
Red Council
D. R. McDonald
D. G. Nield
J. Kieper
H. J. Shipley
Smellie Bros. & Co
Canadians Aid Children Across Europe Urgently
Mrs. R. T. Tanner of Toronto outlined Canadian Save the Children Fund relief efforts in France Italy Greece Germany and Austria at a Russell hall meeting. She urged ongoing support noting dire needs for cots medical supplies and clothing as hundreds of refugee children receive aid daily. The event, sponsored by Russell Ellis Lodge, featured local performances and a call for a community canvass by the Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Legion and Elks.
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Ted
Europe
R. T. Tanner
Toronto
Save the Children Fund
Russell Ellis’ Lodge
Russell and District International Appeal For Children
Frank Robertson
Don Gillen
E. C. Sanderson
Jackie Cohan
O Canada
God Save the King
Bill Westwood
A. G. Smellie
E. E. Thompson
France
Dunkirk
Caen
Canada
Germany
Austria
Carinthia
Save the Children
Italy
Greece
Tanner
Mother
Erba
Royal Burritt
Manitoba
Russell
The
Elks’ Lodge
Smellie
Russell and District International Appeal For
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Legion and Elks
Peggy Anderson Dies Suddenly in Russell
Peggy Anderson aged 16 died early Monday at Sacred Heart hospital after a illness not long suspected. Funeral at Silverton United Church Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Silver Creek cemetery. Elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Anderson she was born October 22 1928 in Silverton and educated at Silverton public school Russell high school Yorkton business course and employed as stenographer for J E Forsyth in the agriculture office. She is survived by her parents one brother Const W R Anderson of the North Battleford RCMP detachment one sister Joyce and her grandmother Mrs Kennedy along with many uncles and aunts.
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Anne Margaret Anderson
Russell
Sacred Heart Hospital
Silverton United Church
Silver Creek
Pegey
W. C. Anderson
Silverton
Const
W. R. Anderson
North Battleford Rcmp
Joyce
Kennedy
Community Feasts for Thompsons Before Victoria Move
About 200 people from Tan parts gathered at Russell Memorial hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thompson on their retirement and move to Victoria BC. The couple, long active in Royal Bank service since 1941, were praised for community service and presented with gifts.
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Russell Memorial Hall
E. E. Thompson
Victoria
Thompson
The
Royal Bank
J. E. Forsyth
Chamber of Commerce
R. C. Smellie
Russell
Bankiig
T. W. Shaw
Forsyth
F. G. Clarke
W. Heap
D. Fisher
H. Gillespie
E. W. Robertson
Manitoba Flood Relief Fund Drives Local Support
A blue tag worn by citizens signals contributions to the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund. The campaign aims to raise 10,000,000 to rehabilitate Winnipeg and Red River valley flood victims, with broad national and international rallying support.
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Red River Valley
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Binscarth Field Day Seeks Car Volunteers
The annual school field day at Binscarth is set for Friday June 2. Transportation is requested for Russell school children with cars ready to depart the school at 9 30 am for a parade at 10 stelock.
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Binscarth
Russell School
W. E. Fenton
C. C. Foster
Russell Game and Fish Association Meeting Agenda
A meeting of the Russell Game and Fish Association is set for Friday evening at the Elks hall to discuss the fish license question and appoint delegates to the Clear Lake convention.
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Russell Game and Fish Association
Elks’ Hall
Clear Lake
Langenburg
Russell
Russell Agricultural Society Fair Prize List Revised for 1950
The annual Russell Agricultural Society fair prize list for 1950 is now distributed with major revisions. The cattle section gains many new classes and cash prizes extend to most other divisions. exhibitors who do not receive a copy within a week should contact J. A. Burgess or F. E. Sanderson.
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The
Russell Agricultural Society
J. “A. Burgess
FE. C. Sanderson
Deflation The Hen That Laid The Egg At This Office
Joe Semochko notes a deflated price drop as a toy balloon like egg specimen arrives at the office. The unusual object symbolizes ongoing cost declines and a measuring of market fears.
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Joe Semochkot
First Games Hard On Home Teams In North-Western League
The North-Western Inter-Provincial Baseball league opened with all home teams losing to visitors. Langenburg beat Foxwarren while Holar defeated Binscorth and Inglis topped Russell on their grounds.
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Langenburg
Foxwarren
Holar
Binscorth
Inglis
Russell
Binscarth
Langerburg
Bat Boy
Congregation bids farewell to visiting clergy couple
Mr Thompson and his wife, long time People's Warden and his wife, thanked the Russell church for years of stay and service. Tea was served by church ladies with Mrs Clarke pouring assisted by Mrs Robertson.
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Christ Church
Russell
Thompson
F. Clarke
E. W. Robertson
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Winnipeg Man Heads
Kiwanis
Don
Presbyterial
Birtle Auxiliary
Indian Residential School
Peggy Anderson
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