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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 26, 1960

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Pleasing Performance By Sue Baker's Dancers

Sue Baker's Inglis class staged a lively recital featuring Sue Baker Heather Port eous and Joanne Semochko in solo numbers, with Terry Wishart Ricky Thom showing poise alongside a robust all girl cast. The older dancers including Bill Tedingham as Indian chief and Stella Hykaway Ukrainian solo added variety, while Miss Baker and Mrs. Sanderson received thanks and proceeds were donated to playground equipment.

Jean Bennett Adele Daryl Lay Fock Terry Wishart Ami Ricky Thom Bill Tedingham Stella Hykaway Linda Poole Sue Baker Heather Porteous Shirley Craig Joanne Semochko Colleen Kinney Heather Schwalm Barbara ‘Sanderson Linda Reavie Shelly Zip ' ‘Pick Jane Honey Linda Leigh Hack- Juan Eleanor Burgess Connie Waddell Delaney Waddell Arla Hainstock Ellen Sharpe Margaret Led Jigham Inglis Loreli Bezo Joanne Lorimer Cecilia Jackson Jane Ross Karen Fingas Sherrill’ Gulak Doreen Stolarchuk Margaret Anderson Sharon Wowk Linda Jackson Debra Franklin Sue Lorimer Carol Paterson Donna Galak Marilyn Parmentier Mar- Tene ‘Munro Gia Bulbuck Lenore Flandra Isabel Zetaruke Joanne

Local Fastball League Opens Next Tuesday in Banner County

Local fastball action returns with the Banner County Fastball League starting Tuesday evening at the agricultural grounds. Six teams Giants Legion Elks Clements Northend will contest with Giants vs Northend in the opener. Games begin at 7 pm, five innings constitute a win. first-round schedule lists May 31 Northend vs Giants and June 1 Legion vs Elks.

Banner County Agricultural Giants Legion Elks, Clements Northend Elks Clements Farmers

University of Michigan Announces Awards and Graduates

The University of Michigan released a list of awardees and graduates from the annual convocation held on Wednesday May 25. John Allen Knowles of Binsearth earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Civil and received the Beattie Ram distinction.

U. of M Cine Sistex Senvefite John Allen Knowles Binsearth Beattie Ram

Public Invited To Russell Squadron Air Cadet Review

Russell Squadron 677 Royal Canadian Air Cadets invites the public to an air cadet review at the school grounds this Friday evening. Led by the Elks Band, cadets will march from the Legion club rooms to exercises at 7 30 led by Flight Lieutenant W Bain Winnipeg with Squadron Leader Hyde land Flight Lieutenant Munro Rivers in attendance. After the review cadets return to Legion rooms for a squadron party with parents invited.

Russell Royal Canadian Air Cadets Elks’ Band Legion Club W. Bain Winnipeg Hydeland Munro Rivers

Inglis Student Wins Prize In Maths Contest

A Winnipeg high school student led the Manitoba math contest results with St Paul’s College High School pupils among the top finishers. Eric Mendelsohn of West Kildonan Collegiate won second prize. three tied for third. Edward Labossiere of Russell High School earned an honorable mention. The contest, directed by Professor J W Lawson of Manitoba University, aimed to spark interest in mathematics and future math careers.

Wimamwaueneas St. Paul'College High School Winnipeg Wor Oba Eric Mendelsohn West Kildonan Collegiate P Lace John Caldwell Cal Congress Edward Labossiere Russell High School Joan Dale St Lazare John David Pizzey Binsearth

Four Teams Playing In School Girls League

Four teams compete in a Russell school girls softball league with play starting May 12 and continuing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upcoming schedule lists May 26 with Lynx vs Deedays, Lorettes vs Beatniks. May 31 with Lynx vs Beatniks, Lorettes vs Deedays. June 2 features Lynx vs Lorettes and Beatniks vs DeeJays. June 7 covers Lynx vs DeeJays and Lorettes vs DeeJays.

Russell School Lynx Deedays Lorettes Beatniks DeeJays

Golfers Plan Clear Lake Duting June 13

Progress reports on the new gulf course were given at a meeting last Wednesday night. Aerial pictures of the proposed course were shown and Johnnie Lawrence recommended following the lay out closely. Work will start immediately south of the railway to prepare grass this year. North of the track is being cropped by Walter Wishart. The south portion will have four holes and an extra hole may be added so five holes are playable next year while the rest of the grounds are developed. Parking, highway access, and clubhouse repairs were discussed. Share sales near 50 of 100. Ways and means committee reorganized with Jack Dow as chair. An outing at Clear Lake was proposed, with a committee named for Monday June 13.

Gulf Johnnie Lawrence Clear Lake Walter Wishart Ways and Means Jack Dow Dee Sanderson Wally Christensen Wally McKenzie Dick Roe George Laing Stan Yankos H. N. Lange Jack ‘Dow Dayton Allen Rowland Ernie Goodings Mrs. Stowe Ernestine Margaret Mildred Geraldton Ont Stowe United States Regina Drr Mike Simnick Joyce Angie Winnipeg Steve Wolochaluk Milton Chuchmuch Darlene Sirnick Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing Goldie Forest Forrest Selkirk Inlaw Wallace Keating Bert Penonzek Mike Gallant Nick Yasuk Hilda Zimmer Tony Zimmer Neepawa Lawrence Gubaluk Rackham Lechowicz McCreary Russell John Chalaturnyk John Rushka Erickson R. E. Pritchard House Rushka Royal Motors Chas. Ratcliffe, Dae and Allen Quill Lake Sask E. Ratcliffe Flynn Alex Mazur James Wray Boyle Sacred Heart Hospital Parker Bernie Assiniboine Brandon Manitoba Ninette Tom King Tuclon Mr. King Toulon

Presbyterial WMS Meeting at Strathclair United Church

The 35th annual Presbyterial WMS gathering met at Strathclair United Church with theme Mission to the Utmost. Rev H Harland led communion after registrations, with welcomes by Mrs G Long and Mrs M McKercher. Secretary reports circulated, and plans outlined to boost allocations for scholarships and missionary prayer.

WMS Strathclair United Church Mi ‘Rd H. Harland G. Long Miniota M. McKercher Strathclair A. Moffett Long GBA Christian Citizenship J. Wiggins Arrow River Grey Cochrane Hamiota Cook Ward Cardale Federation Miss Churchill Church of All Nations Montreal

Exhibitors School on Food Judging Held Here Tuesday

About fifty ladies from Russell and nearby attended an exhibitors school on foods in the Elks hall Tuesday afternoon. The Rural Society and Extension Service sponsored the event to teach exhibitors how judges assess entries for local fairs. Mrs. George Dowler of Dauphin, a noted judge, spoke on judging bread and pastries, assisted by Miss Lou Batho, with many questions answered after the discussion.

Russell and District Elks’ Hall George Dowler Dauphin Lou Batho Mrs. Dowler

Angusville News Briefs From May Gatherings and Local Sports

Angu s ville residents host and visit relatives in Two Creeks Regina and Winnipeg as Miss Darlene Sirnick graduates from Misericordia nursing. Local weddings and niece’s travel frame the week. Baseball and softball action sees the 14 and unders beat Indians 21 to 7, the 16 andersons take Vista 6 to 1, and the Angusville Cardinals drop two league games.

Anders Indians Birtle Vista Angusville Cardinals Foxwarren Rossburn Shoal Lake

Leave Donations For Camp Clearing Crusade Hope

Manitoba joins World Refugee Year fund drive to clear a refugee camp in West Germany. Crusade chairman Mrs Gordon Konantz urges newspapers to help collect donations, aiming for 140000 dollars with a June 15 deadline to credit Manitoba communities.

Asxea Crusade Manitoba Canadian Committee For Refugee West Germany Toe Banner Gordon Konantz

Chamber of Commerce Meeting This Friday

Chamber of Commerce night planned this Friday at Elks hall by 7 30. Members are reminded to attend and discuss several important agenda items including arrangements for the June meeting at a country point.

Chamber of Commerce Elks’ Hall

Binscarth Girl Wins 4 H Public Speaking Contest

Binscarth girl Raven Lauguert of the Clothing Club won first in the Russell District 4 H Public Speaking Contest with a talk on Conservation of Humans Through Traffic Safety. Peggy Witty of Russell Garden Club was second speaking on Conservation of Democracy. The event, sponsored by Kiwanis International and the Manitoba Extension Service, featured blue and yellow ribbons for participants and will send winners to inter-district and inter-provincial events.

Raven Lauguert Sumasusworthing Club Russell District Peggy Witty Russell Garden Club The Kiwanis International Manitoba Extension Service Eileen Caughell Binsearth Clothing Club David Ross Clifford Malwas Carolyn McDonald Anette Boucher Beverly White Betty-Anne Halwas Inglis Clothing Club Eileen Calighell Russell Roblin CJGX Yorkton Anette Bouchet James Moran Kiwanis Doug Sherwin Binsearth Harold Boughton Roblix Joh Neabel Shoal Lake

Anglican rector preaches at Martins Russell and Shellmouth

The Christ Church Russell announces services on Sunday May 29 at 11 30 am at Martins Russell and 3 pm Holy Communion at Shellmouth led by Rector Rev A J Middleditch CD with Anglican Church of Canada affiliation.

Christ Church Russell Anglican Church of Canada A. J. Middleditch Martins, Russell Holy Communion Shellmouth

Be A Conservationist Water Shortage Warned In Town

Residents urged to conserve as four wells run at capacity and water tower shows no gain. a serious fire could push supply past recovery. Households should skip lawn watering and car washing to preserve domestic supply. Government reps queried council but no report yet. A Selkirk expert’s visit delayed by a firm tragedy. his son will visit Russell to seek an abundant well. If found, relief may be temporary.

Conseid Government Department Council Selkirk Russell

Stewart's TV & Radio Opens in Banner County Building

Business growth in Russell and Banner County attracts new press ventures. Stewart's TV and Radio opens in the former Banner Bakery building as Murray D. Stewart moves his sales and service operation from Neepawa. He and his wife plan to rent a house as they settle in with daughters Tracey and Mary Lynne.

Russell Banner County Stewart Banner Bakery Murray D. Stewart Neepawa Tracey Mary Lynne

Outdoor weekend holds steady fishing effort

Report notes holiday weekend spent outdoors with many enjoying time outside but no notable catches or large fish boasted. Local anglers describe calm conditions and widespread participation across nearby waters.

Hhey

Assiniboine 4 H Club Holds Achievement Day

Assiniboine 4 H Club held its annual Calf Club Achievement Day on the Digby farm with eleven members showing calves. Judging by Bill Uhryniuk followed beef judging and showmanship by Robert Digby, then market steer judging. Garry Digby took grand champion, Wayne Digby reserve, with multiple ribbons and showmanship honors earned by Digby and Robertson family members. The event concluded with lunch and plans to attend the Dauphin Fat Stock Show and Sale on May 11 where several club members won top showmanship and grooming awards.

M. Digby Bill Uhryniuk Robert Digby Garry Digby Wayne Digby Leslie Doole Reg Robertson Allan Dietrich Douglas Hunter Isabel Hunter Elaine Robertson Ann Robertson Irene Robertson Richard Hunter Terry Hunter Reg. Robertson Richard Hun Digby Dauphin Assiniboine 4H

Free arthritis clinic in Russell on June 9

A consultant will visit Russell for a free arthritis and rheumatism clinic funded by a provincial health grant and sponsored by the Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society. Patients should contact their family doctors promptly to book an appointment.

Paregar

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Russell Squadron Air Cadet Review Clear Lake Duting Biffle W.M.S Angusville Ken Shipley Woitte Binscarth Assiniboine 4-H Club
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