United Nations Day Observed by Russell Women’s Institute
Sixteen members and two visitors attended United Nations Day at a Russell Women’s Institute meeting. Guest speaker Mr. R. R. Partridge traced UN history from wartime origins to its charter and six committees, noting Canada’s role and the Dumbarton Oaks conference. Funds were reported for Cancer Relief, a clothing drive for Save the Children, and a $10 donation for Young Canada Book Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Russell Women's Institute
R. R. Partridge
Russell Collegiate
J. Silver
T Kieper
Institute
Partridge
League of Nations
U.N
Virginia
Canada
San Francisco
Dumbarton Oakes
Washington
Bennett
Save the Children Fund
The
Women’s Institute
Russell School
National Business Head J G Crean Elected CCC President
J G Crean of Toronto has been elected President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the organization's 26th annual meeting in Winnipeg October 3 to 6. He is president of Robert Crean and Company Limited and Adam Hats Canada Limited. He succeeds G S Thorvaldson of Winnipeg as CCC president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Crean
Toronto
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
National ‘Business Organization
Winnipeg
Mr. Crean
Robert Crean and Company Limited
Adam Hats Canada Limited
Crean
G. S Thorvaldson
Q.C
Elks Institute Lodge Opens in Roblin Ceremony
The Roblin Elks Lodge was instituted last week with the Russell and Royal Purple Lodges in ceremony. Exalted Ruler Bill McNaughton led 27 of 34 charter members through initiation under Mike Moran of Grand Lodge. Lloyd Hembroft became Roblin’s first exalted ruler as visits from Kamsack, Swan River, Dauphin, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg added to the night’s remarks and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snurs
Elks Lodge
Roblin
Russell Elks
Royal Purple Lodges
Bill McNaughton
Mike Moran
Grand Lodge
Art Kinney
Ernie Bennett
Dauphin
Royal Purple Lodge
Lloyd Hembroft
Teachers Convene at Russell for Western Marquette Session
Mr C K Rogers of the department of education will speak at the banquet during the Western Marquette Teachers Association convention in Russell. Sessions open at Russell Collegiate Auditorium with Inspector Labossiere, D M Plummer, Marguerite Doak, Violet Hatch and Verna Lundy among speakers from Brandon. Group discussions led by Brandon and local educators. officers include President J Tutkaluke Angusville and Vice President H M Middlemiss Rossburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Rogers
Department of Education
Western Marquette Teachers’ Association
Russell
Ene United Church
Inspector L. R. Labossiere
Russell Collegiate
Inspector Labossiere
D. M. Plummer
Manitoba Temperance Alliance
Marguerite Doak
Violet Hatch
Verna Lundy
Brandon
Hazel Dunseith
Brandon Collegiate
J. Tutkaluke
Angusville
J. E. Murphy
Rossburn
K. L. Matheson
Binsearth
I. A. Hamilton
H. M. Middlemiss
Police Pointers On Business Security At September Chamber Meet
Embers of the chamber of commerce received crime prevention tips at the Central Hotel dining room meeting. Const. Ed Chetner outlined security measures for homes and businesses including lights, locked doors, listed bill serials, and reporting suspicious activity. He urged notifying milk and paper deliveries during vacations to avoid burglar tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumsver of Commerce
McKenzie Patrol
Far North
Chetner
Corp. G. Crawford
Dick Wheatley
R.C M
Langenburg
Russell
Chamber
Kippan
Bob McMurray
Industrial Development Committee
Neepawa
R. G. Smellie
Bracken Commission
Ioye
Stuart Garson
D. G. McKenzie
E. C
Sanderson
W. J. Westwood
R. M. McMurray
Mr and Mrs Spear Celebrate Golden Wedding 50 Years
Mr and Mrs Walter Spear were honored at their Russell home on October 2 for their golden wedding anniversary. Over a hundred friends called, the two tier cake was shared, and the same knife used at their wedding cut the cake. Mrs Corley played a violin piece from her late father’s century old instrument. They wed October 2 1905 in Batcombe England and lived in Leigh on Mendip before moving to Canada in 1921 with children Ada and Jim to farm Brightside, then moved to Russell in 166.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Spear
Russell
Corley
Spear
Batcombe
England
Leigh-on-Mendip
Somerset
Town Council OKs Large Accounts Payment Total
The Town Council met last Thursday and approved payments totaling 48701.76 with waterworks and supplies near 48000. Revenue rose by 500 from selling five lots to D F McCaig in blocks 72 plans 28 to 32. By laws 597 and 598 passed and a street light request to Manitoba Power Commission was considered at Augusta and Macdonald. Mayor Mather chaired. all councillors were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. McCaig
Manitoba Power Commission
Augusta
Macdonald Streets
Mather
Legion Names Jack Shipp President
The Russell Branch No. 159 Canadian Legion elected officers for 1956 after a well attended annual meeting and smoker. Jack Shipp was chosen president with Bob McMurray as past president and Ted Yankoski as first vice president. Installation is planned for the December meeting and committees were named for the Remembrance Day Service banquet and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umbers
Russell Branch
Canadian Legion
Jack Shipp
Bob McMurray
Ted Yankoski
Ralph Robinson
R. E. Hainstock
Stan Yankoski
Bob Smellie
W. G. Zwicker
Bernard Greaves
L. Loney
Jim McCulloch
Fred Poole
Lengthy coroner inquest into Indian girl's death
A coroner's inquest into the death of Ruby Mentuck a 22 year old Indian woman opened before Dr J H More district coroner at the Elks hall Russell on a Wednesday afternoon. Only a few of the forty witnesses had appeared by supper time and the inquiry adjourned until 9 30 pm with many more hours likely to hear testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby ‘Mentuck
J. H
Tragic Brandon Collision Claims Two Local Residents
The Brandon early Saturday morning crash on a Brandon street killed Mr and Mrs Jack Henry of Russell. The couple, well known in the district, were thrown from their car after striking a heavy loaded transport trailer. a load of plywood toppled onto them. They leave two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Brandon
Jack Henry
Henry
St Regis appoints William McIntosh as GM in Winnipeg
Announcement states William McIntosh, formerly secretary treasurer since 1945 and later assistant manager, is named general manager of the St. Regis Hotel Winnipeg. He succeeds H L Stdston who departs for Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. McIntosh
William McIntosh
St. Regis
Winnipeg
McIntosh
H. L.’Stdston
Vancouver
Ratepayers Meet Hears Council Work and Rat Problem
Monday night’s gathering of thirty five citizens saw little debate as reports from Mayor Mather Councillor Burgess and School Board Chairman Kinney were well received. The sole concerns were rat control at nuisance grounds and waterworks connections with a rush to apply for house and business hookups. Kinney announced a cost of 72711840 for the new collegiate building and furnishings funded by debentures netting about 68000 while noting enrolment increases unlocked a maximum grant for twelve teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Burgess
Kinney
Jas
Rea
J. A. Burgess
D.A. Kinney
Stage and Radio Stars At Russell Memorial Hall
Kiwanis presents Two for Company with Eric Christmas and Miss Anne Reiser at Russell Memorial hall next Tuesday October 11. The stage and radio stars offer an entertaining two hour program of comedy drama and sentiment. Reserve seats at Park's Jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Eric Christmas
Anne Reiser
Russell Memorial Hall
Mr. Christmas
Miss Reiser
Park
Freshie Parade Led by Seniors Dazzles Town
New students at Russell Collegiate endured the annual initiation as a parade moved down Main street led by a vintage car and seniors. Spectators along the route found the costumes of the freshies entertaining and noted the lighthearted display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Collegiate
Mainstreet
Service to communities guides weekly Canadian papers
The article praises weekly newspapers as community anchors built on service. They support events, birth, marriage, death notices, council meetings, clubs, and ads, funding projects through advertising. Their enduring value lies in serving readers and tailoring local coverage for readers near and far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Noted Accusations Hit District Sportsmen
A fragment from the classifieds accuses two local sportsmen of negligence and possible theft. It mentions gates left open unplugged guns no license and exceeding bag limits while denying stealing another man s dog.
We Protest Clock Removal From Post Office Front
Citizens voice protests over the clock taken from the post office front. The Chamber of Commerce writes to Hon. Stuart Garson and the district architect, and Mayor Mather wired Garson after the clock was removed. Further protests are anticipated before the opening is bricked or boarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Stuart Garson
Mather
Garson
Consolation prize adds Minnedosa winner in 2 Car O
Telegram and letter indicate a correction after names of consolation winners were misread. Sept Taylor of Minnedosa participated in the tie-break for the Chevrolet car, yielding another cash award for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Sept. Taylor
Thanksgiving Day Observance Across the Dominion
A Thanksgiving message notes the holiday will be observed nationwide with gratitude for material and spiritual blessings. It urges rural communities to reflect on harvest abundance despite grain disposal concerns caused by man-made regulations, attributing true thanks to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
Nomination papers due Tuesday for time offices filings urged
A directive from the post office department warns that mail in envelopes under four by two and a half inches will be treated as undeliverable starting October 1, 1955 and disposed of according to regulations for undeliverable mail.
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Secretary-Treasurer of Municipalities
Post Office Department
Dey Done It First World Championship For Brooklyn Club
The Brooklyn club defeated the New York Yankees four games to three to claim their first world championship, delighting local fans and ending a long wait for major glory in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
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W.I
U.N. General Assembly
Jack Houck
Brampton
Ont
National Board of Women's Institutes
Mr. Partridge
Kiwanis Club
National Business
Elks Institute
Russlll
Mrs. Spear
Legion
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