Land Sales Reported at Russell Town Council Meeting
At the Friday May 25 council session Russell citizens purchased several plots. Robertson Bros. bought lots 4 2 and 26 block 86 plan O while Joe Gallant paid 110 for lot 11 block 70 plan O. John M McKinnon acquired lots 5 and block 70 plan 9 for one dollar with building deadline. Anna Krogstad bought parcels 29 and 30 block 103 plan O for 280. Leaves granted to Mayor Mather and Councillor Clement for a two month British Isles trip. Perth Dye Works Winnipeg received a 1951 transient traders license at 50. Geo W Bicknell named Acting Mayor in July. Accounts totaling 156 29 approved for payment.
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Russell
Robertson Bros
Joe Gallant
John Melvin McKinnon
Anna Krogstad
Mather
Frank Clement
British Isles
Perth Dye Works
Winnipeg
Geo. W. Bicknell
Gillespie
Manitoba Declares June 4 School Holiday on King's Birthday
The Manitoba Education Minister Hon. W. C. Miller announces June 4 as a school holiday to mark the King's birthday. The department says the day counts as an operating day and grants will be paid as per regulations.
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Manitoba
W. C. Miller
Ministers Meet In Rossburn In May Business Session
The Rossburn and District Ministerial Association held a 10 30 am gathering at the Pentecostal church in Rossburn on May 18 with Rev J Garrett presiding. Speakers included H J Harland whose address argued materialism opposes Christianity and may shape future generations.
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Rossburn
Pentecostal
Harland
Strathclair
J. R. Anderson
Binscorth
W. I. MacDonald
Russell
W. W. Harland
Foxwarren
J. ¥. Garrett
R. . Reid
Silverton
Barclay
Blind veteran tours Europe on cycle trip with wife as eyes
David Ferguson of Toronto and his wife Patricia travel through Europe with Patricia acting as the guide for the blind veteran who was blinded by a shell in Normandy during World War I. They met as students at the University of Toronto.
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Normandy
David Ferguson
Toronto
Ont
Patricia
Paris
Europe
Toronto University
Birtle Oil Well Abandoned After Deep Drilling
Imperial Birtle No. 1 was abandoned at 4 250 feet after failing to show oil or gas while drilling to granite. The rig will relocate to Manitoba’s St Lazare area for Imperial Madeline No. 1 on Crown land near section 18 township 18 range 29, ten miles NW of St Lazare.
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Imperial
Township
Range
St. Lazare
Birtle
Rebekahs Hold District Meeting in Elks Hall
About 70 members from Prudence Foxwarren Purity Binscarth and Crystal lodges gathered for the Rebekah district 14 meeting in the Elks hall. Mrs Helen Man presided with welcome by Mrs Jean Nelson and remarks by Assembly President Mrs Vera McKibbon. Officers were installed and corsages presented. a banquet and readings followed as part of the day’s events. More than 12 million homes in 37 states receive natural gas piped from US wells through extensive pipelines.
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Rebekah Lodge
Elks Hall
Prudence Lodge
Foxwarren Purity Lodge
Binscarth
Crystal Lodge
Russell
Helen Man
Noble Grand
Jean Nelson
Leata McLennan
Vera McKibbon
Wawanesa
Sawyer
Foxwarren
M. Tibbatts
B. Thorpe
W. Johnson
E. Clement
C. C Graham
E. Horning
M. Fraser
Lowe
Ida McCaig
Falloon
O.G
Lois Craig
M. Basler
Dist
J. Barker
E., Simms
Assembly
Purity Lodge
Women's Association of the ‘United Church
United States
Brucellosis Meeting Scheduled at Memorial Hall
The Russell Agricultural Society hosts a public meeting on Tuesday at 8 30 pm in Memorial hall to discuss Brucellosis Bangs disease and its solutions. Cattle owners and milk users across Russell and nearby areas are invited to view films and participate in a question period. Brucellosis causes heavy losses and threatens human health through unpasteurized milk or contact with infected animals.
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Memorial Hall
Russell Agricultural Society
Russell
Young Women's Club Hears Rev Salmon in Meeting
Rev W C Salmon spoke at the Young Women's Club at Mrs Mattie Berg's home about his mission work in Southern Rhodesia. He described Zimbabwean ruins, African schooling, and urged a boarding school run by Europeans, noting Christianity's effects would take centuries. The group planned a graduation dinner and bake sale committees. next meeting set for June 11 at Miss Ada Spear's home.
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Young Women’s Club
Mattie Berg
W. C. Salmon
Rhodesia
Canada
Salmon
J. Burgess
E. Silver
C. C. Foster
D. A. ‘Kinney
Ada ‘Spear
Roaming Elk Makes 300 Mile Trek to Russell Pastures
The Russell Agricultural Society schedules its 67th annual exhibition for July 19 and 20 with large cash prizes for stock and agricultural exhibits and a new division for senior and junior oil paintings water colors and pastels in women’s work. The Pasherdsmen completed the longest trek in Roaming Elk history driving 300 miles to present the emblem and history book to Russell Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Paul Fee led twelve members in a social evening with tours of the town and praise for Russell’s new rinks before returning Sunday.
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Russell Agricultural Society
Russell School
Fee
Russell
Jackett
Billy Hoffman
Ruler Fee
Larry Guinan
Ronald Gerand
Ben Gerand
Les Gans
Tyler
Maurice Hagen
Esquire
Vic Beaupre
Adam Dominick
Stan Williams
Jack Graham
Marcelle Frechette
Bert Wagner
Local turtle sighting ends with dinner in district
Two turtles appeared in the district over the weekend. Harold Shipp and friends captured one near the river and kept it briefly before Frank Jones fried and cooked it as a meal. A second turtle was found on John Stefanishyn’s farm and may be kept for exhibition.
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Harold Shipp
Old Bridge
Frank Jones
Camp Leaders Hear Lectures
Mr. George Senyk of the Department of Health and Public Welfare conducts camp leadership lectures in Russell this week. Held at the Elks hall since Monday evening, the talks cover camp programs crafts standards waterfront and more with emphasis on improved spiritual and social attitudes fostered by camping.
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George Senyk
Physical Fitness and Recreation
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Russell
Elks’ Hall
Senyk
Young Pianists and United Church Choir in Recital
Mrs E C Sanderson presented twelve exam pupils in a Friday recital at the United Church assisted by the Senior Choir. Performers included Jack Cohan Doreen Way Gail Bridges Graeme Forsyth Sheila Cross Iris Donoghue Joan Veal Marilyn Fenton Betty Kennedy Gloria Pacey Rita Fingas and more with pieces from Bach Mozart and Debussy. The audience heard diverse songs and piano numbers ending with Clair de Lune.
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The
United Church
E. C. Sanderson
Jack Cohan
Little Pin
Doreen Way
Gail Bridges
Graeme Forsyth
Bear
Sheila Cross
Iris Donoghue
Rosemary
Joan Veal
Mrs. Sanderson
the Wolf
Helen Sedo
Betty Kennedy
Marilyn Fenton
Gloria Pacey
Rita Fingas
Wild Rose
Shubert
Clair de Lune
Pan
CNIB Seeks Blind Canadians Jobs Through Home Work
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind expands to create work for blind home workers, stressing planning and interviews. The annual financial appeal is under Kiwanis Club of Russell canvass, with contributions collected by members. The tag day is this Saturday to aid those less fortunate.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNLB
Kiwanis Club of
Russell
Safety Week Prompts Speed Control Push on Roads
A Manitoba article notes Safety Week from May 28 to June 2 focusing on motorist accidents near Russell. It cites dust and careless speeding, and urges strict adherence to speed limits, staying on own side, and avoiding drinking while driving. It mentions a potential point scoring system by the Highway Safety Branch to penalize offenders.
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Russell
Winnipeg
Timbuctoo
Highway Safety Branch
King's birthday holiday observed on Monday June 4
The article notes a public holiday on Monday June 4 to celebrate the King's birthday in Russia. Shoppers are advised to stock up for a long weekend.
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Russell
Speaking of Horses and Derby Pool Antics
The column notes local interest in horse racing and sweepstake pools. Mindy Goodmanson held a Derby ticket but will delay plans until the winnings are secure. The writer also won a pool but says the prize is already spent.
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Quebec
Royal Bank
Mindy” Goodmanson
Elks District Meeting Held At Winnipegosis
The Russell Elks Lodge attended District 2 in Winnipegosis with A. G. Smellie Frank Jones W E Fenton and E C Sandixson. Delegates from Dauphin and Minnedosa also present. The meeting recommended DDGER Pawlicki for another year.
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Russell Elks Lodge
Winnipegosis
A. G. Smellie
Frank Jones
W. E. Fenton
E. C. Sandixson
Dauphin
Minnedosa
Dd.ger. Pawlicki
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Blind Veteran
Rebekahs
Rev. Salmon
Elks District
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