Town Ratepayers Meet Russell Council Reviews Year
At the Russell ratepayers meeting Mayor Burgess highlighted key council and school board actions and the town’s financial position. Improvements included resurfaced Main Street, new fire hall equipment, cemetery extension, and a Bentley Trophy for road gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burgess
RC. Smellie
Frank Robertson
Burgess
Russell
Bentley
Jack Wilson
Schol Board
Wilson
Traffic bylaws prepared at town council meeting
Rusell Town Council discussed and first read a by law to set town street speed limits at 25 mph for cars and trucks. A parking by law received its three readings and passed. C K Beswatherick bought town lots for 125 dollars. Accounts totaling 1488 dollars were approved. All members attended the meeting led by Mayor Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal and Utility Commission
Rusell
C.K. Beswatherick
Burgess
Speaker urges more funds for Save the Children Fund
A gathering led by Mrs. Kenneth Knox highlighted global and Canadian relief efforts. She described aid to Austria Germany Greece Italy and the Far East and noted one third of disbursements went to Canada. The event praised Elks Lodge support and featured a projector show and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ond Uve Ime Children Fund
Save the Children Fund
Austria
Kenneth Knox
Toronto
Germany
Greece
Italy
Far East
Knox
Canada
Russell
The
Elks’ Lodge
Jack Wilson
Lodge
Jack Dow
Norman Prince
Royal Purple
T. W. Shaw
W M S Sectional Rally Agenda For October Meeting
The Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs D Fisher’s home on September 26 with 18 members and three visitors. Attendance recorded 50 visits for the month. Leaders in devising were Miss E McLennan and Mrs P Kolimen. Leaders of younger groups to meet at Shoal Lake on October 9 and the Russell Sectional Rally on October 24, so October regular meeting is dispensed with. Mrs M Robb contributed a baby’s set. Afternoon study from Conversations on Japan featured a dialogue between Mrs Tindale and Mrs Smellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fisher
Uss. Z. Cairns
N. Bryant
A. G. Smellie
E. McLennan
P. Kolimen
Shoal Lake
WMS
Russell
M. Robb
Japan
Tindale
Smellie
Council Looks Ahead After Adjournment
Mayor Bur ess outlined future projects for the coming year and acknowledged Andrew Mather’s 27 years on the council. Proposed items include a regional library and a senior citizens housing project or home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart
Buress
Andrew Mather
Vancouver executive elected president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce
National business leader Ralph C. Pybus of Vancouver was chosen as president at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce 28th annual meeting in Victoria B C held September 30 through October 3. Pybus, born 1900 in Winnipeg, heads Commonwealth Construction Company and has led BC building and construction groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Pybus
Vancouver
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
National Business Organization
Victoria
B.C
Mr. Py
Bus
Commonwealth Construction Company
West Coast
Prairie Provinces
Chamber of Commerce
Pybus
Winnipeg
Building and Construction Industries Exchange of
British Columbia
Raymond Dupuis
Q.C
Legion Holds Annual Elections And Smoker
Russell Branch of the Canswass Legion re elected Dick Wheatley as president at the annual meeting Tuesday evening followed by a smoker. About sixty members attended and renewed Wheatley’s leadership. Officers named include past president Jack Shipp vice presidents Logie Johnson Bill Kieper secretary treasurer Ross Kieper sergeant at arm George Laing executive Ken Reavie Tom Dunsmore Norman Prince Bernard Greaves padre Rev. W. S. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Canswass Legion
Dick Wheatley
Wheatley
Jack Shipp
Logie Johnson
Bill Kieper
Ross Kieper
George Laing
Ken Reavie
Tom Dunsmore
Norman Prince
Bernard Greaves
W. S. Smith
No. 4 to Become Trans-Provincial Highway No. 4
Manitoba will re designate No. 4 as the longer trans provincial route from the Ontario border near West Hawk Lake to the Saskatchewan border west of Russell covering 251 miles. Trans-Canada highway will be No. 1, a 303 mile route. Uniform crest discussions are under way with federal authorities. The No. 4 upgrade includes 273 miles of pavement with four lane section Winnipeg to Lockport and mixed surface segments. The Shoal Lake to Foxwarren stretch is now open for full traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naniooach
Winnipeg-Portage
R. D. Robertson
Public Works
Ontario
West Hawk Lake
Saskatchewan
Russell
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Trans-Canada
Manitoba-Ontario
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Lockport
Newdale
Strathfair
Foxwarren
Ween Shoal Lake
Clothing Drive Urgently Needed For Save The Children
Royal Burritt, Manitoba secretary for the Canadian Save the Children Fund, told Russell residents last week that good used clothing is urgently needed for immediate overseas shipment. A large shipment is to be sent early in October, and residents are asked to leave donations at Smellie Bros. The Elks will supervise packing and shipping next week due to the time factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Burritt
Manitoba
Save the Children Fund
Russell
Smellie Bros
the Elks
Committees Named To Promote Civic Affairs
Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting names civic affairs and Get Out The Vote committees. Nomination slate for 1958 officers set, with Manitoba Chambers representation and local agricultural, beautification, and heritage actions outlined.
Stratton Engineering wins Russell by pass contract bid
Stratton Engineering Co Ltd of Winnipeg secured the Russell by pass contract as the lowest bidder at $19 825.00. Four contractors bid including Johnson Pizzey Graham of Binscorth at $22 997.50 W S Widdicombe of Fox Warren at $25 504.00 and Bristol Andrews at $25 600.00. The job covers drainage and embankment with about 110100 cubic yards of common excavation over 1.8 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and Stratton Engineering Co. Ltd
Winnipeg
Johnson, Pizzey & Graham
Binscorth
W. S. Widdicombe
Fox Warren
Nominations Tuesday For Municipal Offices
Nomination day for mayor reeves councillors and school trustees is next Tuesday by 2 PM with a treasurer’s certificate required for non school trustee nominations by noon. If ballots are needed voting will be Friday October 18 from 9 AM to 6 PM. several municipalities list current officeholders and wards.
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Ironmuenons
Pam
Reeves
Russell
J. A. Burgess
A. Mather
J. J. Cross
D. A. Kinney
June McMurray
Russell Rural
Jas. Rea
S. Murray
Bert Thompson
John Schwalm
Silver Creek
Rodney, Nield
J. Semochko
Coulter
Sawaryn
Shellmouth
E. H. Armstrong
Amos Robin
W. Craig
Boulton
P. J. Gaber
Robert Kleebaum
Harold J. Ziprick
Joe Shyminski
Plan To Organize Junior Rifle Association Here
A Russell branch of the Manitoba Junior Small Bore Association will be organized soon in suitable quarters. W. Dunsmore and Gordon Loney returned from Neepawa after attending the annual competition. Jas and Say represented the Russell Game and Fish Association which will sponsor the local group.
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Suitabe
Russell
Manitoba Junior Small Bore Association
W. Dunsmore
Gordon Loney
Neepawa
Os Jas
Russell Game and Fish Assocition
Attendance Awards At Rally Day Service
Attendance awards were presented at the Rally Day service on Sunday September 29 conducted by Superintendent Jack Thom assisted by Miss Beth Naylor and Miss Ada Spear. Over 100 participants earned year long attendance honors with Brian Loney noted for perfect attendance. awards covered seven to ten years with seals, pins, and honorary members named.
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Jack Thom
Sup
Beth Naylor
Ada Spear
Brian Loney
Andirls
Seal and Bible
Jeo Sharpe
Sharron Sparrow
Beverley Kennedy
Delores Patterson
Linda Poole
Wesley Weir
Ronnie Clement
Donald Smeliie
Floyd Robinson
Betty Kennedy
Marilyn Craig
Bill Ledingham
Donnie Sanderson
Teddie Robertson
Neil Burgess
Kent Warman
Peggy Witty
Harvey Craig
Walter Weir
Scot Drever
Lynne Drever
Violet Liske
Larry Barker
Brent Kinney
Ethel Weir
Alda Liske
Sandra Pettitt
Sandra Margetts
Rickey Margetts
Bible Society Speaker to Visit Russell and Shellmouth
The Rev W H Davis district secretary of the Bible Society for Manitoba will speak in Russell Christ Church October 6 at 7 pm about the Crusade of the Bible. A color film My Right and My Cause will be shown at Knox United Church at 8 pm. Davis will also address St Cuthbert’s Shellmouth at 3 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Society For
Manitoba
W. H. Davis
Russell
Christ Church
Pam
Knox United Church
Davis Willlso
St. Cuthbert's Church
Shellmouth
Civil defence warned to save Canada from H bomb threat
A wartime warning states that an H bomb dropped on any of Canada's eight major cities could annihilate a quarter of Canadians unless an active civil defence program is in place.
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Canada
Electors urged to vote on regional library by law
Russell town electors will vote on a by law establishing a regional library, with Manitoba Library Services director Lary Ley addressing a public meeting at Russell Memorial hall next Monday. The article notes a government grant of 10000 for the region and 2000 annually per municipality, plus questions on taxes and assessment.
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Russell
Russl
Ae Laryley
Manitoba Library Services
Russell Memorial Hall
Miss Morley
No Food Value Here Bill Storey’s Potato Report
Local note corrects a name from last week and credits Jim Fedor chuk of Inglis for his ANNUAL APPEAL donation. British and Foreign Bible Society canvassers are collecting house to house this week. Mrs F. Setter, local secretary, welcomes missing donors. A motel for Russell will be directed south of the highway east of the South Side Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Storey
Jim Fedorchuk
Inglis
Jim Zitaruk
British and Foreign Bible Society
F. Setter
Russell
Stop Signs and License Risk Towering Over Main Street
A town enforces strict stop sign compliance and centerline lane rules on Main Street. Drivers claiming blindness to signs face license suspension.
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Russell
Main Street
Bearing Fruit from Highway Association Efforts
The Yellowhead Highway Association gains progress as Manitoba designates No 4 as a second Trans Canada route. Saskatchewan follows by designating No 14 meeting No 4 west of Russell as that province’s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowhead Highway Association
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Russell
Fall Classic Opens With Yankees Edge Braves 3-1
The Yankees start the World Series favored after a 3-1 opening win over the Nationals in Milwaukee, as the Braves take Brooklyn’s place in the series.
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New York Yankees
Nationals
Milwaukee Braves
Brooklyn
Yankees
Relic of Stone Age Unearthed Near Binscarth
Working west of Binscarth a municipal road gang unearthed a stone of peculiar shape. Stew art McLennan brought it to the office for display. Found at shale depth it may be a pre historic club or possibly an Indian pemmican Pounder. It resembles a large vegetable marrow but would require a heft to wield.
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Binscarth
Stewart McLennan
The Law On Front Seat Passenger Limits
No driver may allow more than two passengers in the front seat while driving on a highway. No one may ride on a vehicle in an unsafe position such as the hood fenders or running boards while on a highway, and no one may ride in any manner described above.
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W.M.S. Sectional
National Business
Legion
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Sweeting
H. E. Way
Don Gilen
T. W. Dunsmore
Burke Garrett
Nominaton
C. Sanderson
Art Kinney
Bob ‘McMurray
Frank Main
R. Wheatley
A. G. Smeliie
Len Marmore
Chamber
Athletic Council
Dee Sanderson
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Brandon
Russell Chamber
Birtle- Russell
Len Margetts
Agricultural Committee
Ste. Rose
Skinner's Nursery
Ewart Mather
Cranberry Portage
Hudson's Bay
Pelly Trail
E. Bryant
Government Department
Stratton Engineering
Junior Rifle Association
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