Town Council Court of Revision for Russell 1952 rolls
The Court of Revision for the General and Personal Property Assessment Rolls of Russell for 1952 met in the Council Chamber on Wednesday September 26 with Mayor Anthony Magnowski and listed taxpayers including Paul Parasnik 220 George Walko 700 and others. Deductions to the tax roll included Violet Moynes 40 and Flora Bennett 110. After the session the regular council meeting followed approving accounts totaling 264.24 for payment.
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Russell
Council Chamber
Thony Magnowski
Paul Par‘asnik
Mike Iwaniuk
James B. Craig
M. C
Annie L. Shaw
George Rea
Karl W. Schentag
J. Bezo
Matthew Walko
George Walko
Charles McDonald
Mary E. Davey
Hazel Weir
Violet Moynes
E. B. Rea
Flora Bennett
Mary Coey
Court of Revision
Knox United Church Receives Large Membership Sunday
At Knox United church on September 30 a large congregation welcomed new members. Those joining on profession of faith were Gladys Chipelski Edith Hosick D W Logie Smeltie Marie Sumner and Joan Veal. Those joining on certificate of transfer were Mr and Mrs Robert G Smellie and Barrie W welcomed by A G Smellie. The junior choir directed by Miss L Leifer sang an anthem as Pastor W G Zwicker delivered Great Expectations. Ushers were Barry Coulter and Jack Pettitt.
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Knox United Church
Gladys Chipelski
Edith Hosick
D. W. Logie Smeltie
Marie Sumner
Joan Veal
Robert G. Smellie
Barrie W
A. G. Smellie
Teachers Convention Means Long Holiday
Students at Russell School anticipate an extended break as the annual teachers convention gathers in Grandview from October. The local school calendar will feature a lengthy holiday period during the event.
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Russell School
Russell Inspectorate
Grandview
Royal Visit Holiday Proclaimed Not Rescinded
The October 9 holiday remains in effect despite postponement of the Royal Visit. Hon. C. E. Greenlay, provincial secretary, says the decision keeps offices closed only to allow official nominations on October 10. Officials will hold nominations per statute on the second Tuesday in October.
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C. E. Greenlay
New Store Opens Next Tuesday on Main Street
Early spring plans by Don Gillen culminate in a new Main Street store building, 24 by 60 feet, with warehouse, furnace room, five room upstairs suite, and a front office. Built of cindercrete, it features Temlok tile ceilings, cream stoneboard walls, fir ply shelves, a veneer counter, fluor escent lighting, and an oil furnace. Foundation work credited to J Donoghue and Neepawa brick team. carpenters Carl Mantie and Joe Rutar. Stan Dunsmore painter. Ollie Calvert electrical. Chas Cameron furnace install. Gillen has operated in Russell since 1945. staff includes Miss Stella Lapka.
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Don Gillen
Main Street
Neepawa
Carl Mantie
Joe
Rutar
Stan Dunsmore
Ollie Calvert
Relic Fossil Sent From Russell to Manitoba Museum
Russell School students sent fossils to the Manitoba Museum as part of a growing Assiniboine Valley collection. The latest addition is a 千-year-old concretion exposing a coiled animal, described by the museum director as very old.
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Russell School
Manitoba Museum
Assiniboine
Bob Eshelby
School Holiday Shift Delays Royal Visit Arrival
Manitoba schools default to October 9 opening as Minister W C Miller explains the holiday is postponed to October 16 due to the visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. The new date aligns with the Royal Couple's arrival in Greater Winnipeg.
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Manitoba
W. C. Miller
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Winnipeg
Cancer Educational Campaign Underway in 1951 82 Campaign
The article urges public support for the 1951 82 Cancer Educational Campaign starting October 1 and continuing to March. It notes daily small discoveries by researchers worldwide and emphasizes that progress depends on public backing. It highlights striving for greater cancer understanding rather than a miracle cure.
Trinity Lutheran Church Service and Events
Trinity Lutheran Church presents The Lutheran Hour. Rev. H Praefer leads the church with a Saturday Oct 6 service at 2 00 pm for the school and Sunday Oct 7 service at 10 30 am with Sunday school. We preach Christ and Him Crucified.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Church of
the Lutheran Hour
H. Praefer
Christ
Big Game Season Opens in Manitoba This Year
Manitoba announces the big game hunting season opening November 26 and closing December 6. Bag limits set one male white tailed or mule deer over one year old. Turtle Mountain and Assiniboine Rock Lake preserves open. Zephyr Closed. Moose season north of Sird parallel limited to residents. Barren Ground Caribou hunting restricted. single caribou allowed for remote northern residents December 1 to 31. Elk and woodland caribou closed. License fees unchanged: 250 resident deer, 5 moose, 25 non resident deer.
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Manitoba
J. $. McDiarmid
Mines and Natural Resources
Virginia
Turtle Mountain
Assiniboine
Rock Lake
Zephyr
Telephone Staff Enjoys Evening On The Alleys
Telephone office staff gathered at Russell Bowling Alleys on Friday night for a social bowling event. Scores were modest but participants enjoyed the evening. Rita Lazenby won ladies high score and other players included Scotty Mather Rene Woloski Anne Bobinski Vivian Staples Jean McNaughton Burke Garnett Bob Lang and Ted Powell.
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Russell
Rita Lazenby
Scotty Mather
Rene Woloski
Anne Bobinski
Vivian Staples
Jean McNaughton
Burke Garnett
Bob Lang
Ted Powell
Business profit and service drive solvency and jobs
The core duty of any business is serving customers while staying solvent. Profits are as essential as wages, and a loss making firm cannot employ people.
Elks Legion Carnival Draws Big Crowds At Memorial Rink
The annual joint carnival by the Legion and Elks drew large crowds at Memorial Rink on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Events included pig guessing, a kiddie duck pond, and a popular bingo game with prizes. Winners were announced for “Porky” and “Salomey,” while door prizes went unclaimed Monday but a $10 prize was taken on Tuesday.
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Memorial Rink
The
Legion and Elks
E. J. Casey
Elks
Legion
Porky
E. Turner
St. Vital
D. R. McDonald
B. Ferguson
Salomey
Dave Farquharson
Stewart McLennan
Bill Ziprick
Freddie Clement
Harold
Alex Tennant
Funeral Services Today For Marion Hazlehurst
The death of Miss Marion Hazlehurst is announced after a long illness. A funeral service will be held at Silverton United Church at 2 30 p.m. on Thursday Oct 4 following services at Sacred Heart hospital early Tuesday morning.
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Marion Hazlehurst
Sacred Heart Hospital
Silverton United Church
Students Caper At Initiation Parade Down Main Street
Russell school pupils staged a Friday initiation with newcomers in varied costumes obeying seniors. Freshmen hauled an old car while others lounged inside, a large boy led in a fashion magazine costume, and a human fly scaled a telephone pole near the Posts Office corner before a school dance and supper.
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Russell School
Main Street
Thanksgiving reflections on harvests and gratitude
In a holiday reflection, readers are urged to look beyond damp weather and delayed harvests to recognize gratitude. The message notes prosperity, secure homes, sufficient clothing, and no hunger, while hoping the harvest will be safely garnered in despite late season setbacks.
Civic affairs nomination day in Russell town
On Wednesday October 10 municipal nominations close. In Russell two councillors and two trustees end terms this year. Only two retiring trustees plan to seek re election while one will not run. J E Forsyth has been mentioned for one school board vacancy. The mayor’s post remains undecided six days before nominations. Citizens are urged to engage in civic matters.
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Russell
Wayer
J. E. Forsyth
Paging Mr Green Big Potatoes News Snips
The Neighborly News radio segment spotlights potato champions in Russell district with Roy Cusitar leading at three pounds ten ounces from Irish Cobbler. Mrs A Haberstock of Shellmouth trails by one ounce with a Pontiac carrot? The note ends with Jackie Clement presenting a carrot grown through a marrow bone and hopeful winter stocks.
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Russell
Roy Cusitar
A. Haberstock
Shellmouth
Roy
Jackie Clement
Baseball Classic Opens With Giants Versus Yankees
The World Series begins with the New York Giants, NL champions, facing the New York Yankees, AL winners. The Giants earned their spot by defeating Brooklyn two games to one in the playoff series.
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New York Giants
New York Yankees
Giants
Brooklyn
Official opening of duck season and upcoming game birds run
The duck shooting season opened at noon last Friday with many hunters already aiding farmers in driving birds from fields. Pre season shooting reduced ducks’ boldness, but ample birds remain for all. This Friday chicken and partridge season starts and runs until October 27, the largest open season on these game birds in years.
No Meeting by Russell Ratepayers Sparks Debate
The expected statutory ratepayers meeting in Russell, planned for Wednesday afternoon after nominations, may be sparsely attended due to a half holiday. The mayor will read the financial statement, with no other major discussion anticipated. The writer argues for focus on school, street improvements, sidewalks, and the $30,000 rink management, urging council leadership on these issues.
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Russell
Council
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Prince Philippe
Canada
Gillen
Elks-Legion
MR. Green
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