Visiting PC Leader George Drew to Speak in Minnedosa
George Drew national Progressive Conservative leader will address a public meeting at the Legion hall in Minnedosa on Monday at 2 pm in support of James Jackson’s bid to represent Marquette. A large Legion softball tournament and school competition were held May 24 with multiple teams and a dance to close the day.
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Minnedosa
George Drew
Minnedoss
Legion Hall
Drew
James Jackson
Marquette
Jackson
Inglis
Canada
Russell and Roblin High School Baseball Tie 7-7
Russell led 7-2 before Roblin surged back in the final inning to tie 7-7. Russell pitcher Walter Johnson struck out six as Roblin scored five in the late frame. Russell lineup included Cusitar and F. Johnson among others. Russell girls team also beat Roblin for the second straight time.
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Russell
Roblin
Russel
Walter Johnson
Cusitar
W. Johnston
Meiemnan
Whitmer
Virtue
Adolphe
Smellie
Cartwright
F. Johnson
Elks Camp at Silver Beach Opens in July
The Russell Elks Lodge ready to open the Boys and Girls Camp at Silver Beach in July. Groups may apply to D. A. Kinney, lodge secretary, for a one week stay with no charge for camp facilities.
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ELKS
Silver Beach
Russell Elks’ Lodge
D. A.* Kinney
Parish notices and birth announcement from Christ Church
The parish outlines the 29th May service with morning prayer at 11.00 am led by Rev. G. H. Adams. A birth is announced at Sacred Heart hospital Russell, a son to Mr and Mrs Gordon Ament of Rosburn, born on May 24.
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Parish of Christ Church
G. H. Adams
L. Th
Ament
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
Gordon Ament
Rossburn
Collegiate To Present Operetta Eeny Meeny Miney Me
Russell Collegiate Girls choir presents Eeny Meeny Miney Me operetta June 2 and 3 under Carl Bachinski at the Army and Navy Vets hall. Leading roles by Miss Joan Leifer and Miss Adeline Galatiuk. Tickets from High School students.
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Russell Collegiate Girls
Carl Bachinski
Knox United Church Talk Highlights Vision and Voting
James E. McNeill delivers two sermons at Knox United Church. The 1 am address titled Without Vision the People Perish. The 1 pm talk titled Worth Voting For focuses on civic engagement and responsible participation.
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Knox United Church
James E. McNeill
Keating Nominated by C C F for Marquette Seat
Mrs Earle Keating was selected to contest the Marquette federal constituency by the C C F at a Stee at Helair convention. A grapevine report claims a close vote of 47 to 45 in favor of contesting. Lawrence Ryan of Foxwarren and Ray Cooley of Birtle were withdrawn in her favor.
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Earle Keating
Marquette
C.cf
Steathelair
Wouter
Lawrence Ryan
Foxwarren
Ray Cooley
Birtle
Keating
Trade Policy Theme Frames Canada Address In Russell
Speaking in Russell last Friday Hon. Stuart Garson defended Liberal trade policy and postwar prosperity, arguing expansion in world markets and fewer tariff barriers. He contrasted Liberal records with Conservative governments and urged federal-provincial cooperation while fielding questions on daylight saving bilingual education and subsidies. A. G. Smellie chaired the event with W. W. Wilson on stage.
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Stuart Garson
Canada
Russell
United Kingdom
Garson
New Films in Russell Library Catalog
A Russell Library display lists new film titles including Harvest for Tomorrow Canadian Army Sing Song A Friend for Supper The Earth's Rocky Crust Land for Pioneers Corvette Port Arthur A Better Tomorrow and Canadian Sergon Magazine No. 4.
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Port Arthur
Sergon Magazine
Inglis Hosts Record WI District Convention
Inglis hosts the annual Women’s Institute district convention drawing 115 delegates and visitors. Morning and afternoon sessions at Sundown theatre and Community hall featured addresses by district president Mrs. Geo Smellie and provincial president Mrs. D. Cameron, plus musical numbers, reports, and a vote to hold next year’s convention at Foxwarren.
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Oblin-Russell Suh
Inglis
Sundown Theatre
Women’s Institute
Geo. Smellie
Russell
EH. Arstrong
Cryderman
Geo. Fisher
Roblin
Thos. Jackson
Miss Anderson
bin Searth
E. He Armstrong
F. L McKay
Winnipeg
McKay
E. Morris
Fox- Warren
D. L. Cameron
Manitou
Cameron
Roberta Holunga
E. H. Armstrong
F. McDuffee
Cromarty
Foxwarren
Jhajng
Fred Hertlein
Silverton
Fox- ¢ Warren
Reeve Armstrong
Jack Cohen
Margaret McDonald
Y.W.C.A
Great Britain
Wales
Egypt
A. Geo
F. I. McKay
Louise Kendel
Hams Get-To-Gether At Wildwood Club
The Assiniboine Amateur Radio Club hosted a large gathering of operators from Saskatchewan and Manitoba at the Wildwood Country Club. Led by Reg Dickens and Roger Vernette, attendees represented Saskatoon, Regina, Yorkton, Kamsack, Canora, Wadena, Bengdurb, Langenburg, Spy Hill, Rivers, St. Lazare, Binscorth and Russell. More than fifty operators and wives attended a day of operating discussions prize draws and a VE5 versus VE4 friendly ball game with three mobile stations on the rounds. Dinner followed the activities.
Elaborate Hobby Display Closes 1949 Convention
The 1949 convention ended with a large hobby and handicraft display led by Mrs. R Wyche and convenors Mrs. Jas Jackson and others. The event featured a blue and gold color scheme, thanks to donors including Dr. W Rothwell and Reeve E H Armstrong. The sum realized after expenses was $124.00.
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R. Wyche
Jas. Jackson
W.S
Dr. W. Rothwell
Reeve E. H. Armstrong
Roy Wyche
God Save the King
Pro Con and Libs Duel in Big Race Mixed Feelings
In Dauphin the turn of events drew mixed reactions as CCF entered a major race with Pro-Con backing seen as favored by Libs to set a fast pace. Lib supporters anticipated a match race with their arch rival while the Lib corrall awaited the outcome. George Drew spoke to a Dauphin audience with district attendees present. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs G W Davidson and the Irvine families from Winnipeg Saskatoon and Dauphin, highlighting a bustling turnout.
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CCF Im
George Drew
Progressive Conservative Party
Dauphin
G. W. Davidson
Irvine
Winnipeg
J. Irvine
Saskatoon
Frank
Rod Clements
Russell-Roblin game write-up notes pitcher six strikeouts in one inning
Baseball fans question the veracity of the report as Pitcher Johnson fanned six batters in a single inning. Several runners reached first on errors charged to the catcher, suggesting the school team struggles to control their star hurler.
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Johnson
Golfer Relays Joke After Powerful Drive
A golfer jokes about keeping a big lie after a strong shot then drives the ball long around the course. He declares if a bigger one comes up, to tell it.
Dog Intruding Dogs Damage Favorite Plants Says Gardener
A gardener laments dogs uprooting or destroying favored plants, describing the impact on his yard and the sense of invasion in a brief community notice-style item.
Harrowby Mourns Its Grand Old Man Robert Walker
Robert O. Walker died May 18 at his daughter’s home in Hargrave after a short illness. Born in Asburn Ontario he later ran a blacksmith business in Dominion City Manitoba and farmed in Harrowby. He served 14 years as postmaster and resided in Silverton before returning to Harrowby in 1936. Survived by three daughters and three sons, plus three sisters and three brothers. wife died in 1927. A large crowd attended the May 21 tribute. burial was in Harrowby cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Robert O. Walker
Hargrave
Asburn
Ont
Harrowby
E. Acott
Snowden
Sask
W. White
Man
Carter
Brandon
Hector
Burrows
Harvey
Calgary
Calvin
Ginn
Lyons
Bela Walker
Frank
James Walker
Vancouver
John Walker
Port Arthur
Angus Bennett
Lou Blain
Oliver Blain
William Williams
Charles Collins
Eric Lee
Engaged: Mildred Eleanor Jackson to Paul Galatiuk in Inglis
Mr and Mrs James Jackson announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Mildred Eleanor to Paul Galatiuk youngest son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Galatiuk both of Inglis The wedding is set for Saturday June 4 at 5 pm with an open reception at the bride’s parents home from 8 30 to 12 00 All relations and friends are invited to attend.
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James Jackson
Inglis
Mildred Eleanor
Paul Galatiuk
Ernest Galatiuk
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University of King Colles
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Pefter
Jack Hooper
Kay Gooda
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Mr. Hooper
A. G. Smellie
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Mr. Garson
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Wildwood Club
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