Governor General Medal Awarded to Olga Bulischak at Russell Graduation
At Russell Collegiate graduation exercises on Friday May 7 16 students received diplomas in Grade XII and 13 in Grade XI. Olga Bulischak won the Governor General's Medal for outstanding academics leadership and activity. Guest speaker Mr B Scott Bateman deputy minister of Education Winnipeg praised character building and urged graduates to pursue life’s challenges. The evening featured a banquet a graduation ball and curling trophy presentations.
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Russell Collegiate
C. C. Foster
B. Scott Bateman
Winnipeg
Russell School Board
Bateman
Labassiere
Roblin
Mr. Foster
Garry Gaber
A. V
Warman
Ernie Ciierski
Irene Robb
Olga Bulischak
Allen Artwright
Y Womens
Russell Memorial Hall
Ronald Glasman
Margaret Hertlein
Dick Mosrenchon
Mr.Foster
Hodgkins
C.¢ Hodgkins
Evelyn Hofdahl
Gary Genaille
Max Bryant
Bruce Mintenko
George Hodgkins
D. A. Kinney
Pinsny
J. D. Robertson
Allan Cartwright
Ernest Ciierski
Ris Donoghue
Jean Eshelby
Don's Imperials
Sightless speaker outlines CNIB work at Russell Kiwanis
Ross C. Purse, CNIB division rep from Winnipeg, spoke at the Russell Kiwanis luncheon about CNIB’s services for sightless Canadians. He traced Col. E. A. Baker’s role in founding CNIB in 1919, noted 1150 registered blind in Western Central division, and described schools, workshops, and centers helping independence. The club announced the May 30–June 5 canvass with June 5 as tag day, and Archie Downey, George Kelso, and A. G. Smellie attended.
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Ross C. Purse
Canadian National Institute For the Blind of
Winnipeg
Russell Kiwanis Club
E. ‘A. Baker
Col. Baker
World Council
CNIB
Purse
Mr. Purse
Churchill
CMIB
Russell
Kiwanis Club
Archie Downey
George Kelso
Roblin
A. G. Smellie
Canadan National Institute For the Blind
Russell Game & Fish Association Meeting Set At Curling Rink
The semi annual meeting of the Russell Game and Fish Association will be held in the curling rink Friday evening at 8 30 when delegates to the annual convention at Clear Lake will be named.
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Russell Game & Fish Association
Clear Lake
Russell Chamber of Commerce Country Meeting at Brightside School
The May Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting will be at Brightside School Friday evening. Farmers are invited to attend along with members. Special slide show from Keith McComb on 4-H Club activities at fairs and rallies, with McComb as commentator. Meeting starts at 8 pm. cars depart Robertson Brothers at 7:45.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Brightside
Chamber Business
Keith McComb
McComb
Robertson Brothers
Russell teams rally with five wins in week on local diamonds
The Russell clubs piled up five victories in seven games across four age groups. Roy Casitar nearly pitched a no hitter in a 3-0 win over Foxwarren, while Inglis rookie squad impressed under manager Gordon McKay. The Little Leaguers opened with a 15-1 rout, and Pony Leaguers, Midgets, and Juniors posted several tight contests, with standout play by Kent Warman and Lanny Leifer.
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Russell Naseoall
Inglis
Inglis Little Fellows
Gordon McKay
Kent Warman
Geo. Anderson
Walter Tetalaff
Ernie Galatiuk
Rev. Barington
Gerry Goulak
Dale Lorimer
Don Proch
George. Anderson
A. Zimmer
Willis Holanga
Richard Halwas
Leon Kalynuk
Cyril Holanga
Elvin Pentlichuk
Larry Liske
Russell
Ping Waddell
Ricky Margetts
Larry Barker
Scott Drever
Vern Birstow
Dick Bryer
Brent Kinney
Don’ Shipp
Don Wilcox
Terry McNaughton
Raymond
Pitter
St. Lazare
Foxwarren
Binscorth
Angusville
Binscarth
Clem Robert
Lanny Leifer
Mrs T Jackson Inglis Heads District Women's Institute
Mrs T Jackson of Inglis heads the District Women's Institute for the ensuing year at the Roblin convention on May 19. Nearly 100 ladies attended, with four delegates, as provincial and local leaders spoke and a Book of Remembrance ceremony was held for forty names.
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T. Jackson
Inglis
District Women’s Institute
Shell River
Cromarty
Music Recital at Knox Church Friday Evening
An evening recital by Mrs. F. Kitson’s pupils from Russell Inglis Silverton and Angusville will feature solos and duets. The event supports the Save the Children Fund with a silver collection.
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Knox Church
Ladies of Christ Church Attend Deanery Meeting
The annual Birtle Deanery meeting was held at Shoal Lake on Tuesday May 18 with Rev W H McSherry delivering the sermon at Holy Communion. Rural dean Rev F R Coyle assisted by Rev T Thurlow. discussions covered G A branches Corcus work and altar linens. Attendees from Russell included Mrs H R Dicketts and several others and Rev J D Lafferty.
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Birtle
Shoal] Lake
W. H. McSherry
F. R. Coyle
T. Thurlow
H. R. Dicketts
H. Archer
Binscarth
W.A
G.A
Corcus
Russell
H.R. Dicketts
Geo. Bicknell
Jas. Eshelby
Jas. Thickett
J. Rothery
J. D. Lafferty
Officers elected by Inglis H and 5 assoc
The Mome and School Association held its regular meeting at the schoolhouse on Monday evening May 17. Rev. H Praeter was re elected president and vice president. Mrs Ernie Fingas became secretary. Mrs Gordon McKay treasurer. J W McKenzie social convener. Mrs Leonard Berrington assistants. and a long slate of committee appointments was approved for 1954-55. A gift was presented to Mrs G Baynton for her service as secretary. A spelling match was planned for the next meeting, Lorimer and Gi ber captains. The next gathering is the third Monday in June, the final meeting until fall. Lunch and a social hour followed.
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Mome & School Association
H. Praefer
Presdent
P. Gaber
J. W. McKenzie
H. Lorimer
H. Praeter
Ernie Fingas
Firs
Gordon McKay
Leonard Berrington
E. Zimmer
F. J. Gaertner
Fred Shkwarok
Millie Haas
T Kalyniak
John Lucyshyn
Henry Pingas
Anne Adams
Kane
S. M. Spidell
G. Baynton
China
Home & School Association
Baynton
Home & School
Lorimer
Peter Giber
Russell School District vote on bylaw for new school
Complacency noted as electors prepare to vote on June 14 to approve funding for erecting a new school. Authorities urge turnout and caution after several households reported children handling dynamite caps, underscoring safety and storage concerns.
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Russell
Rains Sink Weekend Fishing Trip with Duck Bay Crew
Report from Pine River to Duck Bay details a soggy fishing weekend. Despite good fishing, rain and cold winds spoiled the return, with mishaps including a damaged boat, a missing rod and reel, and a costly tractor tow. Fees ranged from two to nine dollars, plus a two hundred dollar third tow, as Abe prepared a brand new hotel and electricity in cabins amid rough roads and delays.
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Duck Bay
Abe
Pine River
Drive Safely at All Times During Safety Week
Message stresses ongoing traffic safety beyond a designated week. Warns against complacency on highways as tolls rise. Urges caution and courtesy in driving and walking to protect lives, reminding readers the life you save may be your own.
Letter to Editor questions Hog Marketing Board powers
A Union Parmerette letter criticizes compulsory marketing and the Hog Marketing Board, likening it to dictatorship and communism. It argues producers pay for livestock fed over from day to day, questions parliamentary authority, and praises the press for truth despite union suppression of free speech.
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Union Parmerette
Shulzame
USA
England
Australia
Burnell
M.F.U
Ron Tolton
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Kiwanis
Seven Eyes Aecumnell
Memorial Rink
Silver Beach
Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Johnson
Swan Rives
Thos. Jackson
James Laycock
Limb
Shell River WI
Ford
Lowe
A. G. Ie
T. Kieper
A.C.W.W
Stoney Creek
Jean Hunter
South America
Hunter
D. R. Doig
Brandon
van Drecht
Kelso
van’ Drecht
Makaroff
McPherson
T. A. Kieper
Thorpe McPherson
A. B. Woods
F. Limb
Shell’ River
van Crecht
McKenzie
Deepdale
S. Cochrane
Silverton
P. E. Nowasa
Ladies of Christ Church
Inglis H. & 5. Assoc
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