Russell Collegiate Honors Graduation Class of 18 at Memorial Hall
Sheila Robertson won the Governor General's medal as outstanding student of the year during Russell Collegiate graduation exercises at Memorial Hall. Principal C. C. Foster praised her scholastic social and Student Council talents. The event honored grade XII and XI graduates with a banquet, toasts, and mementos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Robertson
Russell Collegiate
Memorial Hall
Sheila
C. C. Foster
Foster
L. R. Labossiere
Ruth Hyde
Harold Kopetsky
Sybil Cochrane
Lee Shaw
W. E. Fenton
Barrie Zwicker
Cameron Man
Gerald Keating
Lewis Floral
Doreen Coey
J. D. Robertson
D. A. Kinney
Te Hodgkins
Graduation Ball Honors Local Girls at Hall
Parents and friends gathered for a graduation ball as Don's Imperial supplied the music. At intermission the girls were served refreshments. Many of the ladies wore beautiful evening gowns for the occasion, marking a festive sendoff for the graduates.
Ministerial Association Meets At Strathclair
The Strathclair area ministerial groups met May 13 in the new Baptist church. Representatives from Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian and United churches attended led by Rev. J R Anderson of Binscarth. Rev W H Logan spoke on authority with a cross denominational view. A luncheon followed and thanks were given to the host ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
W. H. Logan
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
T. B. Pearson
More Sidewalks Planned For Town
Russell council plans a sidewalk building program with Shipp Brothers as contractors at 33 cents per square foot. Work covers Memorial Avenue from Christ Church corner to the school, D'Arcy Street to Shell River Avenue, and Westbourne in front of the egg station. Council also approves the 1952 Assessment Roll for 1953, names D R McDonald acting secretary treasurer, schedules the Court of Revision for June 26, and approves payments of 138.27 dollars. Mayor Mather and all councillors attend.
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Russell
Town of
Shipp Brothers
Christ Church Corner
Memorial Avenue
D'Arcy Street
Shell River Avenue
Egg Station
Westbourne
D. R. McDonald
Court of Revision
Mather
Local Horses Win At Portage Race Meet
Pioneer day programme at Portage la Prairie on May 24 featured four horse races. Norman McLennan’s Rocka way won the half mile with G H Heap’s Judibug third. In six furlongs Magic Miss placed second and Black Echo third, while in the mile feature Millwood Man owned by Heap finished third and Attaboy owned by McLennan fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Norman McLennan
Rockaway
G. H. Heap
Heap
McLennan
Fishermen Foster Bear Cub At Russell Contest
A six week old cinnamon bear cub wandered from the Ochre River area to a Russell home after a weekend fishing trip. Sid Thorpe and three companions bottle fed and cared for the cub, which now delights visitors. The Banner will host a naming contest with a June 4 deadline and a prize for the winner.
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Russell
Sid Thorpe
Dave McMurty
Lionel McFarlane
Gene Coulton
Ochre River
Mr. Thorpe
Help The Blind Help Themselves Campaign Opens
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind launches a fundraising drive in Russell with a $300 goal. The Elks Lodge stages a tag day on Saturday, June th, and donations may be dropped at Smelli Bros. & Co. for receipts. The slogan is teamwork and the aim is to empower the blind to help themselves via teacher and counselor support.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Russell
Elks’ Lodge
Smelli Bros. & Co
Delegates Appointed To Annual Sportsmen's Meet
Eddie Leifer and Allan Graham were named delegates to the Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations annual convention at Clear Lake June 8 9 10 11. Prizes include two 22 rifles and a box of 500 22 shells for the magpie and crew competitions open to members and district schoolchildren. The annual picnic at Silver Beach was set for July 13 with the entertainment committee in charge.
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Eddie Leifer
Allan Graham
Manitoba Federation of Game and Fish Associations
Clear Lake
Silver Beach
Birth Statistics in Canada Show Male Excess
Readers note that Canadian birth data indicate a higher number of male births than female, suggesting a persistent gender imbalance. The remark reflects demographic trends observed in national statistics and population studies.
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Canada
New Ladies Lodge Is Instituted Here In Russell
Twenty five years after Russell Lodge No. 20 BP.O. Ellis organized a Royal Purple branch. District Deputy Supreme Lady Mrs E Taylor installed officers on May 21 with helpers from Killarney and Minnedosa. Thirty one Russell ladies joined. officers include Marie Kinney, Mabel Margetts, Myrtle Foster, Gwen Wilson, Jackie Clement, Dorothy Bickel, Pearl Thom, Jean McNaughton, Hazel Davidson, Audrey Ferg, Beatrice, Lucy Ken, Ivy Shipp, C Cooke, Maud Madill.
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Russell Lodge No
Bp.o. Ellis
Order of the Royal Purple
Sup]reme
E. Taylor
Taylor
Mrs. Lyons
Atchison
Killarney
The
Royal Purple
Minnedosa
Fred Taylor
Elks Lodge
Russell
Marie Kinney
Mabel Margetts
Myrtle Foster
School staff changes announced by board
Five teachers resign from Russell School and five new staff join for fall term. Evelyn Hofdell will take Room 2, George Lay sock replaces in Room 4, Ian Hamilton leads Grades 7 and 8, Harold de Jersey returns to Collegiate, and Mrs. Watkins will teach Junior High. Remaining staff include Principal C Foster, Greta Graffin, J Billingsley and Jean Muirhead.
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Russell School
Evelyn Hofdell
Erickson
Mc Murray
George Laysock
Endcliffe
Allan McCulloch
Ian Hamilton
Winnipeg
Harold de Jersey
Dorothy Wright
Watkins
Angusville Wil
John Dyck
C. Foster
Greta Graffin
J. Billingsley
Jean Muirhead
Thrill Show Set for Russell Tuesday Night
The Congress of Canadian Dare Devils, led by Charles Lajoie and Mitt Shell Rebasny, brings a revamped act to Agricultural Grounds in Russell on Tuesday at 8 30 pm. A touring unit with new sedans, convertibles, tractors, semi trailers, trucks and motorcycles promises a high energy display from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of
Canadian Dare Devils
Messrs
Charles Lajoie
Mitt Shell Rebasny Wil Bf Rama
Manitoba Schools Close For Queen Elizabeth Birthday
All Manitoba schools will close Monday June 9 as announced by Hon. W C Miller Minister of Education. Ottawa has proclaimed June 1952 as the official day to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
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Manitoba
W. C. Miller
Ottawa
Queen Elizabeth
Kiwanis Rummage Sale Aids Russell Boys Camp
Proceeds from a Kiwanis rummage sale will fund a holiday camp for Russell's young boys. Donated items include stoves, appliances, a cream separator, washing machine, clocks, stools, and a plow displayed between The Royal Bank and Memorial hall. Auctioneer H. J. Shipley will supervise bidding on Saturday afternoon.
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Russell
Royal Bank
Memorial Hall
H. J. Shipley
The Big Ones In Weekend Fishing Contest
The 24th weekend drew many anglers to spots near and far. Joe Semochko took top honors with a 24 lb jackfish at Lake Manitoba east of Ste. Rose, though not entered in the local sweepstakes, so Charles McFarlane won the award with a 16 lb 5 oz jack. Neil Jones claimed largest pickerel with a 5 lb 8.02 oz catch. Lorne Schwalm won best fish story for a tale of fast-biting fish forcing anglers ashore to bait hooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Beach
Jack
Joe Semochko
Lake Manitoba
Ste. Rose
Joe
Chas. McFarlane
Neil Jones
Lorne Schwalm
Million Dollar Rain Ends Dry Spell With Cold Snap
A spring dry spell ended with a steady rain and a Tuesday blizzard. Four-fifths of an inch of moisture fell over two days and clearing skies cooled temperatures to two degrees of frost. A thin ice layer formed but no extensive damage to gardens or crops is expected.
Food for Thought on By-Election Losses to PCs
The by elections cost the Liberals three seats to the Progressive Conservatives. The opposition gains strengthen the Tory front at a crucial moment while the Liberal tally remains largely unchanged in the Commons.
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Food For
House of Commons
Ham Operators Hold Big Meet In Valley
As siniboine Valley Amateur Radio Club held its fourth annual hamfest at Wildwood Country Club on May 24. More than 200 members from Regina Moose Jaw Flin Flon Saskatoon Winnipeg Brandon Russell and surrounding areas attended. Bill Rogers of Regina received the oldest amateur prize. a Flin Flon operator came from the farthest. Rogers, still active at 84, began in 1918 and is Canada’s second oldest operator. A featured North American mobile transmitter unit loaned by RCAF Radio Amateur System impressed attendees. About 30 cars had two way radios, with a prize for the best setup. John Jingles of Minnedosa won the hidden transmitter hunt. Seventy five prizes donated by radio wholesalers plus an equipment auction were held. A four ball game was also enjoyed. John Braendle of Binscarth led the organizing committee, with Harold Clement of Russell as vice-president.
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Assiniboine
Canada
Rcaf Radio Amateur System
John Jingles
Minnedosa
John Braendle
Binscarth
Harold Clement
Russell
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Jack Cochrane
Arthur Bryant
Sybil
Reta Dann
Marie Fraser
Rene Coulter
Mary Glast
Ann Ternoway
Fintenkoy
Joan Veal
Gerald
Allan Wagner
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