First Presentation In Canada Of New Bible At Knox United
A ceremony at Knox United Church Rusell marked the first presentation in Manitoba and possibly Canada of the Revised Standard Version Bible to minister Rev W G Zwicker. Jack Thom presented the copy in black feather binding during Sunday service as the congregation joined in a historic moment.
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Canada
New Bible
Knox United
Knox United Church
Russell
W. G. Zwicker
Jack Thom
New York
Manitoba
RSV
Twicker
Mr. Zwicker
Russell Bowie
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Virginia
Bowie
Union Theological Seminary
Zwicker
W. Russell Bowie
Jack ‘Thom
Kingdom
Quarette
Mary Galatuik
Charlotte Dison
Doreen Russell
Marnet Vinnell
Ivory Palaces
Louselle Leifer
Mickey Clement
Chrissie Robertson
Shirley Craig
Patsy, Witty
Carol Smellie
Susan Smellie
Marion Mackie
Carol Hart
Donna Merle Oman
Dianne Kinney
Judy Soderstrom
Chery
R M A Officers At Russell Meeting
Provincial President D Gilbert and Provincial Secretary Bud Wocks attended the Retail Merchants Association meeting in Russell on Monday evening. Gilbert reported membership had quadrupled since 1951 and that issues had grown accordingly, with emphasis on aiding merchants in store planning and uniform labeling. He urged retailers to join and be active. Representatives from Inglis Paxwarren Birtle Angusville and Russell attended. W J Westwood presided in Shnider’s absence and A G Smellie served as secretary. A Astbury was among the life members present.
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D. Gilbert
Bud ‘Wocks
Retail Merchants’ Association
Russell
Gilbert
R.M.A
Retail Merchants Association
Inglis
Paxwarren
Birtle
Angusville and
W. J. Westwood
C. Shnider
A. G. Smellie
Association
A. Astbury
Prairie chicken and Hungarian partridge season opens
The upland game bird season begins Friday October 3, running through Saturday October 28, with both days counted. Prairie chicken bag limit is eight per day, 20 per season, possession 16. same limits apply to birch and spruce partridge. Hungarian partridge limits are six per day, 12 per season, with possession limits.
Bank Review Notes Swing In Canadian Retail Trade
Bank of Montreal in its September Business Review highlights a revival of retail trade in Canada. It cites April pickup, a May surge with 1,053 million dollars spent on consumer goods, a less spectacular June, and a sharp July rebound with August sustaining gains. Personal spending drives two thirds of national production, influencing employment and business activity.
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Bank of Montreal
Canada
Canada Savings Bonds urged for postwar saving surge
Canadians embraced systematic saving during the war via payroll deductions and self-directed plans. Postwar demand grew for Canada Savings Bonds Series One and subsequent issues, with Bank of Canada handling issuance and ads promoting accessible denominations and payroll deductions. The program suits individuals of all ages and incomes, with immediate cashability and annual promotions. National Immunization Week October 12 to 18 reminds parents to protect children from common diseases.
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War Savings and Victory Loan
Ottawa
Canada Savings Bonds
Bank of Canada
Canada
Canada Savings
Derby Leads With 17.25 Pound Silver Beach Pike
Everett McLennan caught a 17.25 pound jack at Silver Beach in the Russell Game and Fish Association derby. With a month left in the season, Hay Gillespie likely leads the pickerel class with a 5.5 pounder, as Mrs Harold Clement photographed the moment.
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Jack
Everett McLennan
Silver Beach
Russell Game and Fish Association
Hay Gillespie
Harold Clement
Milk Plant Opens at Shoal Lake by Smellie Bros Co
The Smellie Bros. & Co milk plant at Shoal Lake was officially opened yesterday afternoon with a large Russell turnout including firm members civic officials and others. The self contained unit on the firm’s Shoal Lake creamery property supplies Russell with pasteurized milk.
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Smellie Bros. & Co
Shoal Lake
Russell
Former Resident Praises Russell Progress Amid Return Visit
Mr and Mrs S F Hughes renewed acquaintances in Russell after nearly ten years away. He praised progress including new buildings and homes. The couple left Russell for Emerson in 1942 after 22 years here, later moving to Winnipeg after retirement. They plan a winter on the west coast.
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S. F. Hughes
Russell
Hughes
Emerson
Mr. Hughes
C.N.R
Winnipeg
Students Have Gay Time At Initiation At Russell School
Regular madhouse atmosphere as new Collegiate students endure initiation tasks in wild garb. Afternoon parade through town followed by playful antics including car washes and apple rolls. Notable participants listed among diverse acts and costumes. Evening party featured dancing at the school.
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Russell School
Collegiate
Don Billingsley
Roy Pettitt
Walter Geith
The
Hillbilly Band
Lorne Pettitt
Gary Genaille
Doreen Barnett
Elizabeth Kitz
Winona Keating
Hot Potatoes
Cameron Reid
Edward Kleebaum
Ann Robertson
Betty Jackson
Ruth Kimack
Daniel Boone
Joan Fingas
Dorothy Fingas
Ken Flett
Irene
Lawrence Dufrat
Wanda Mushumanski
Boyd Gang
Gary Schwalm
Verna Worneski
Doris Cochrane
Georgina Mintenko
Gary Clement
Coulter
Miss Russell
Gerry Wishart
Mrs Easler Heads Broggons Group in Winnipeg Meeting
Mrs Easler led the Brogggons group of the Women Progressive Conservative Association of Winnipeg in a meeting at Mrs Lloyd Fosters home. Miss Hesson spoke on the association's work, introduced by Mrs Paxton of Gladstone. A new local branch formed with Mrs M Basler of Binscarth as president, Mrs T Shipp as vice president, and Mrs A Hart as secretary-treasurer. About 30 ladies attended.
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Sctor
Women’s Progressive Conservative Association
Winnipeg
Lloyd Foster
Miss Hesson
Paxton of
Gladstone
Manitoba
M. Basler
Binscarth
T. Shipp
Rally Day Service at Knox United Church Honors Longtime Attendees
A large Knox United Church and Sunday School congregation celebrated Rally Day with a combined service. Certificates and pins honored students advancing through grades and years of attendance, including nine and ten year pins and Bibles for seventh year achievers.
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S Shentag
Ronnie Jayne
Freddie Clement
Sharon Sparrow
Beverley Kennedy
Donald Smellie
Brian Loney
Billie Robinson
Ken Robinson
Ronnie Clement
Wesley Weir
Billy Forsyth
Wesley Schwalm
Marilyn Craig
Donnie’ Sanderson
Teddy Robertson
Neil Burress
Floyd Robinson
Billie Ledingham
Betty Kennedy
Peggy Wity
Linda Foster
Harvey Craig
Ronnie Witty
Walter Weir
Linda Zwicker
Larry Barker
Cordell Kieper
Kent Warman
Donald Forsyth
Graeme Forsyth
Scott Drever
Sandra Margetts
Sandra Pettitt
Ethel Weir
Violet Liske
Alda Liske
Lynne Drever
Ricky Margetts
Brent Kinney
Richard Zwicker
Margaret Vinnell
Lynne Sparrow
Doreen Way
Marjorie Way
Anne Robertson
Marjorie Galatuik
Barry Zwicker
Public debate over liquor store at Westbourne and Shell River
The piece argues for and against publicly advertising a Manitoba Liquor Control Commission store at the Westbourne and Shell River corner, noting historic advertising bans and urging government expansion toward Saskatchewan borders. It praises expansion to Russell and cites revenue as a motivator, while stressing it should not boost liquor consumption. It also salutes neighbors who helped with farm work and notes Thanksgiving holiday on Monday October 13.
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Westbourne Street
Shell River Avenue
Manitoba Government Liquor Control Commission
Binsearth Express
Commission
Manitoba Commissio
Saskatchewan
Russell
First Class Russell Hatchery Highlighted by Agriculture Dept
Russell hatchery, owned by Art Kinney, is listed by Manitoba's Agriculture Department as a top Class A plant among 26 Manitoba hatcheries. Elks Lodge promotes Apple Day on Saturday with members collecting MacIntosh apples to support the Canadian Save the Children Fund aiding children in less fortunate countries.
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Russell
Art Kinney
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
The
Elks’ Lodge
Save the Children
Dodgers Beat Yankees In Series Opener 4-2
Subway rivals met in a major league classic as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 to open the World Series. The Dodgers built a strong defense and cashed in with a four run, including a homer to account for their runs.
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Yeserday
Brooklyn Dodgers
Womers
New York Yankees
Yankees
Hhe “Bumns
Unseasonable September Storm Strikes District
The weather page notes a rare late season lightning and thunder storm with hail on September 30. The writer doubts many longtime residents recall such an unusual late year event, highlighting its exceptional timing.
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TIMES
Clothing Drive Closes Friday At United Church Basement
A reminder notes the clothing drive ends Friday October 3. Parcels should be delivered to the United Church basement for sorting and packing on Saturday by women of the International Appeal for Children committee.
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United Church
Women of the International Appeal For Children, Committee
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Mather
J. J. Crowe Co
C. E. Whitmer
Clair Smith
Kiwanis
Mrs. Easler
Brogg
Bob Glasman
Bob Witty
Bernard Greaves
Bob Halvas
Cliff Sage
Gus Kleebaum
Emil Ross
Paul Geith
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