Russell W I annual meeting reviews year's activities
The Russell Women’s Institute outlines a busy year featuring district convention prep in Russell, rest room renovation, Cancer and Clothing Drives, Blood Donor Clinic participation, and representation in several boards. Members attended district and provincial conventions, with new board appointments and talks on topics from The United Nations to municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell W.I
Silverton
Blood Donner
The
Film Board
Athletic Council
International Appeal For Children
Rink Committee
Civil Defence Committee
Carnival Committee
W.I
United Nations
C. C. Foster
New York
A. G. Smellie
George A. Allen
J. H. Gillies
Inglis
Rene of Means
Russell Women's Institute
L. Leifer
G. Bicknell
Gordon Kippan
C. Cooke
G. Kippan
J. Silver
C. C. Graham
W.1
W. W. W. Wilson
T. ‘Dunn
F. Setter
A. Bennett
John Jackson
A. V. Warman
L. ‘Leiter
A. V. Warran
Film Council
T. Kieper
Miss Burden
Rink
Lotta Hitschmanova
Jack Anderson
S. Corley
Hertlein
E. Madill
Cairns
Miss Bryant
School Board Reviews Building Improvements and Finances
The Russell school board met with all members present to inspect attic ventilation upgrades including a new fan and electrical hookup aimed at improving air conditioning. The board toured rooms and approved accounts totaling 1126.47 for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Four 4-H Seed Clubs Stage Annual Seed Fair in Elk’s Hall
The 4-H Seed clubs of Russell and nearby districts held their Seed Fair at Elk’s Hall on Thursday October 30. Participating clubs were Russell Inglis and Binscarth with each displaying notable seed plots and Soil Conservation themes. Binscarth won first prize for soil conservation while Inglis and Russell earned second and third. Judges included J A Tooth Don McKenzie and Percy Ford with Ford urging members to maintain plots to showcase new seed varieties. Awards were listed per club and members were invited to Brandon for the Provincial Seed Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Elk’s Hall
Inglis
Binesarth
Binscarth
Inglis Club
Russell Seed Club
J. A. Tooth
Seed Club
Don McKenzie
National Grain Co
Canada
Percy Ford
Manitoba
Ford
McKenzie
Tooth
Bin
Remembrance Day Service at Knox United Church
The annual Remembrance Day service will be held at Knox United Church on Tuesday at 11 am with speakers Rev. R. W. Reid of Silverton and Rev. W. G. Zwicker. Veterans will parade from the Legion Club Rooms at 10:30 and the day is observed as a general holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
R. W. Reid
Silverton
W. G. Zwicker
Legion Club
Stockmen Head to Royal Winter Fair in Toronto
Cream of the district herds leave Monday for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Watson Dunn and J. J. Dunn & Sons lead eleven Hereford entries with Verne Dunn, Bob Stewart, and Dooley Smith in charge. Alwyn Coulter oversees the Aberdeen Anguses entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Watson Dunn
J. J. Dunn
Purse Presented To Departing Minister
Friends honored Rev. Father V. Luchkiw of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church at his farewell gathering at Mr. Olynyk home. A purse of money was presented on behalf of sixty friends, wishing him well in his new posting at Komarno Manitoba. Lunch followed hosted by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Olynyk
Father V. Luchkiw
Fr. Luchkiw
W. Stacuik
Ashey
Mr. Lapka
Komarno
Man
Inglis Legion Holds Annual Meeting and Social Evening
The Inglis Legion met at the Inglis hotel on Monday November 3 at 8 pm with twelve members. Officers for 1952 53 were elected including President Roy Breckenridge and Secretary Michael Bezan. The Ladies Auxiliary met the same evening at the Community Hall with 15 members and initiated four new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Inglis
J. W. McKenzie
Roy Breckenridge
George Hardy
George —_Sitody
Gordon Setter
Michael Bezan
Henry Topolinski
W. Rothwell
H. Topolinski
Ladies’ Auxiliary To the Legion
Jean Moster
Dora Fingis
J. C. Smith
Sam
Agnes Jackson
Harriet Dunkin
Jessie Dunn
S. Iftody
Elsie Galatuik
Anne Adams
Ber
Riches Inglis
Evening Services Listed for Christ Church Russell
Rev J D Lafferty of Christ Church Russell conducts Evensong at 7 pm while St Cuthbert's Shellmouth holds Evensong at 3 pm. Public notice lists church schedule in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Russell
J. D. Lafferty
St. Cuthbert’s
Shellmouth
Essential Industries To Operate Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day will see many Manitobans pay tribute as industry remains quiet and offices close. The Remembrance Day Act permits essential services to continue with exemptions for emergencies and permits from the Minister of Labor, while commemorative services are exempt. Public safety and utilities like police, fire, transport, hospitals, bread and drugs, electricity, gas, water, meat processing, and some gasoline stations may operate with permits and compensatory time off for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Labor
Charles E. Greenlay
Halloween Frolics Light Up Russell Town With Costumes And Prizes
Young and old filled Russell Memorial Hall for Hallowe'en activities. The Elks hosted a party for children up to grade 6 with costume prizes and a penny collection for Save the Children Fund. The Rus ton Legion Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the masquerade with lively judging across categories and prizes. Performers included Emcee Jack Robertson and Art Olsen's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston Hallowe'en
Keith McCombe
Roberta Waddell
Carmen Miranda
Zarowell
John Dunsmore
Tom Shipp
Margetts
W. McNaughton
D. A. Kinney
Y W C Plans Fall Activities and Bazaar
The Young Womans Club formed committees for fall events and set a November 22 bazaar. They met at Mrs. Jack Andersons home with plans to cater lunch for the Manitoba Pool Elevators meeting on November 18. Louselle Leifer and Sheila Stuart were tasked with church basement cleaning and the next meeting is November 17 at Mrs. R. S. Clements home to mark bazaar articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Womens’ Club
Jack Anderson
D. Person
R. Witty
D. Vinnell
J. Craig
M. Hoar
Manitoba
Louselle Leifer
Sheila Stuart
R. S. Clement
Inglis Fowl Supper Draws 300 From Region
Over 300 attendees joined the Inglis United Church Women's Association at the Community Hall for the annual fowl supper on Oct 29. Guests included folks from Russell and nearby districts. Dr. W. Rothwell chaired the event with Rev. R. Reid delivering greetings from Silverton and Minniska. The program opened with O Canada and featured anthems and a piano duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association
Inglis United Church
Russell
W.A
Trinity Lutheran Church
United Church
W. A
G. Baynton
Roy Wyche
M. Spidell
W. Rothwell
R. Reid
Silverton
Minniska
J. W. McKenzie
E. H. Armstrong
Lunch Served After Business Meeting
Mrs. J. Silver and Mrs. J. Craig hosted a luncheon following the business meeting, serving attendees a meal as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Silver
J. Craig
Sign of the Times in Russell as tax take hits record
The Rural Municipality of Russell reports a record October tax collection of 46 400, the highest monthly total in its history as Secretary Geo A Allen cites signs of prosperity. Eisenhower wins the presidential race in a sweeping victory while Adlai Stevenson sustains mixed local reactions as the Republican party assumes federal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Geo. A. Allen
Ike
United States
Dwight Eisenhower
Republican Party
Adlai Stevenson
Halloween Night Behavior Noted By Local Readers
Youngsters and many older youths praised for good conduct on Halloween night. Saturday morning revealed usual pranks but property damage remained minimal overall.
Strict enforcement eyed for store closing bylaw changes
Russell stores reportedly extended closing hours Saturday night and will face strict enforcement. Police conducted an after hour check and found one or two merchants possibly violating the new bylaw. A separate note reports Amateur Radio Operator Harold Clement has raised a 63 foot tower in his yard with three cross arms likely for radio use and potential television switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Harold Clement
The
Prairies
International Appeal donation note to relief committee
A letter from H E Way secretary treasurer of the local International Appeal acknowledges a $75 contribution for urgent winter relief. The note expresses gratitude and says hungry children will remember the donor as food aid proceeds to aid children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Way
Fete Tome Aerectineea
Canada
Unitarian Service Committee
Remembrance Day Guidance Issued by Manitoba Labor
A Manitoba news release from the Department of Labor outlines Remembrance Day observance and clarifies the Remembrance Day Act passed by the Legislature in April 1951, aiming to guide employers and ensure proper observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Department of Labor
Glen Durston Named New Legion Head at Russell Branch
The Russell branch of the Canadian Legion elected a full slate of officers on November 4. Glen Durston becomes president, succeeding Jas McCulloch, with R G Smellie as vice president, Don Perrson as second vice president, J M McKinnon secretary, and Mrs Ross Kieper treasurer. Stan Yankoski named Sergeant at Arms. execs include Chas Cameron, Mrs L Loney, W C Anderson, R R Robinson and Ted Yankoski. Installation set for December 2 after Remembrance Day planning and project discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Anderson
R. R. Robinson
Ted Yankoski
R. C. Smellie
A. Hart
Legion
G. E. Goodmanson
R. Bray
Binscarth
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T. Dunn
J. D. Peddie
Kippan
Henry Marshall
Alwyn Fingas
Wilfred Wilderman
Ernest Marshall
Richard Marshall
Bob Liske
Herb Ziprick
Wilmer Fingas
Russell—Lorne Pettitt
Frank Mushumanski
Wally McFadden
Earle Berg
Glenn Berg
Wm. Prier
Alvin Frier
Corfell Kieper
Verne Schwaim
Knox
Purse
Inglis Legion
Ee Ost
David Nairn
Sacred Heart Hospital
Mr. Nairn
Scotland
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Hallowe’en
Y.W.C
Glen Durston
New Legion Head
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