Birtle Wins Victoria Day Junior Ball Tournament
The Russell Agricultural Society's summer fair races plan two days for sprint and harness events with purses totaling $550, including the Barry Memorial and Indian pony races. In junior baseball, Birtle defeated Foxwarren to win the Legion spon sored tournament, with Shoal Lake and Russell close in the bracket and crowds contributing to a $100 profit for the Memorial Rink project.
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Birtle
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell
Merchants
Saskatchewan
Legion
Punch” Leifer
Bud Glasman
Secont
Shoal Lake
World Trade Week Observed Across Canada May 30 June 5
Manitoba ministers and trade leaders announce World Trade Week from May 30 to June 5. Honorary chair J S McDiarmid and D G McKenzie urge Manitobans to support Canada’s foreign trade, stressing its role in national prosperity and peace. They note Canadians contribute to export and import trade across the country.
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J. S McDiarraid
Manitoba
D. G. McKenzie
Manitoba Associated Boards of Trade
Canada
McDiarmid
United States
Great Britain
McLiarmad
McKenzie
Knox United Church Sermon by G K Cross Theme
James E McNeill minister delivers a 7 pm story sermon built around the idea You Can't Prove it by Mer Cross reference. The message centers on belief and doubt with a focus on faith and interpretation.
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Knox United Church
James E. McNeill
Mer
G. K
Mother's Union Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
At a Mothers Union meeting held at Mrs N Clement's officers for the coming year were chosen including Enrolling member Mrs Goddard secretary treasurer Mrs Dicketts Link secretary Mrs Allan and committees for visiting programme and parcel duties. Letters from the Mastings England branch were read and all Russell branch members will meet at Mrs E E Thompson's home on Friday to pack parcels for England.
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Mothers’ Union
Seniors Lose Return Game At Binscarth
In an exhibition at Binscarth last Thursday evening the home team won 8 to 5 over the Russell Seniors after a late start limited play to four innings.
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Binscarth
Russell
Oakburn Juniors Fail To Keep Date Here
Oakburn juniors did not appear for a league fixture last Friday evening in poor attendance. A practice game between the juniors and a pickup team kept the diamond active while the scheduled match went unplayed.
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Oakburn
Oakburn Juniors
Juniors Lose but Credit For A Win At Foxwarren
Hassell Juniors went to Foxwarren for a league fixture but the home club failed to field a team. The visitors kept an unblemished 1-0-2 record despite defeat as Foxwarren strengthened with a few seniors and won 36 to 8.
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Hassell
Foxwarren
League Schedule For The Ensuing Week
The Seniors will be away for two games and host one league game at the local diamond. Friday they travel to Binscorth and next Thursday to Roblin. Monday they host Roblin for the first home league match. In the Junior league Foxwarren visits here next Tuesday and Russell goes to Shoal Lake on Friday June 4.
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Binscorth
Roblin
Foxwarren
Russell
Shoal Lake
Parish Notice for Rev. G. H. Adams Service Schedule
Parish of Rev. G. H. Adams announces a service on May 30. Final details indicate evening at 3 pm in Shellmouth and a communication event nearby.
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G. H. Adams
L. Th
Is Your Tractor A Motor Vehicle
Manitoba farmer faced with questions after a tractor crash on the highway. The tractor was unlicensed and uninsured, traveling at over 10 mph but authorities say negligence determines liability. Officials note registering the tractor and securing insurance would have cost about six dollars and provided standard liability protections.
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Manitoba
R. B. Baillie
Barley Research Scholarships Offered by New Institute
The Barley Improvement Institute formed in Winnipeg May 1 offers scholarships for study at Canadian universities to graduates pursuing barley research. The program aims to develop rarities with strong making qualities and better agronomic traits, while supporting trainee researchers to expedite progress.
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Barley Improvement _ Institute
Winnipeg
Flag debate drives national tag choice across Canada
In a broad survey across villages and towns, citizens are urged to select a national tag for Canada. Ottawa delegates face the duty to choose, while manufacturers retailers and consumers seek clear direction on the symbol now deployed or proposed. The piece argues timely decision to reflect patriotism and avoid confusion.
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Pauyecoratea
Ottawa
Canada
Feud Renewed as Portage Chariot Teams Clash
The district’s champion chariot teams opened the season at Portage on the 24th with Norman McLennan’s Montague and Just Gain facing Lloyd Hackiman’s Topsy and Meddlesome in the final heat. Norman also rode Sable Flag to a first and a third in the running race while excitement rose over a vast pickerel shipment.
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Portage
Norman McLennan
Golden Anniversary of Brandon Child Welfare Group
Fifty years after Brandon citizens formed the Children's Aid Society to aid local children. The current agency, now serving a western Manitoba area, marks its fiftieth anniversary on Friday May 28 and honors the pioneer founders.
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Brandon
Childen
Children's Aid Society of
Manitoba
Russell Town Council Early Closing By Law Questioned
A year after Russell Council enacted an early closing by law no prosecutions have occurred, prompting concern about lax enforcement. The brief notes ongoing debate over the by law and its practical impact in the town.
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Russell
Harness season opens at Wawanesa and Kimworthy shines
The harness racing season began at Wawanesa on the 24th with Bob Page’s horse Kimworthy finishing second in all three heats of the 222 ace. Page has entered Kimworthy in stake events at the Russell fair on July 15 and 16.
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Wawanesa
Bob Page
Kimworthy
Bob
Russell Fair
Hot West Winds Forecasted Amid Saskatchewan Election Date
The forecast predicts a four week stretch of hot weather from the west as Premier Douglas Vash sets the Saskatchewan election date for June 2.
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Douglas Vash
Saskachewan
Pro-Cons To Meet In Winnipeg Convention
The Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba is holding a convention in Winnipeg on June 10 and 11. The party invites interested supporters to attend and participate in the events and discussions planned for the two days.
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Winnipeg
Progressive Conservative Association of Manitoba
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