Urgent appeal by Save the Children Fund speaker
Mrs. R. P. Tanner led meetings at Knox United Russell Kiwanis lunch and Russell School urging Canadian support for underprivileged children worldwide. She spoke of 40 million hungry children, dire diseases, and the need for food clothing and drugs, noting 7 percent admin costs over six years and urging $50 yearly sponsorship.
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Knox United
Kiwanis
Russell School
R. P. Tanner
Toronto
Ree Barshee Jalaeel
F. E. Chapman
Manitoba Committee
Winnipeg
Europe
Near East
Save the Children Fund
Canada
Korea
Tanner
Kiwanis Club
Italy
Royal Burritt
Visiting Speaker Spurs Another Clothing Drive
Hearing first hand reports on the dire need for warm clothing in poverty stricken Europe and the Near East spurred local action. Mrs. R. P. Tanner of the Canadian Save the Children Fund spoke at several gatherings and urged more aid from Canada. The Russell Women's Institute will run another clothing drive at United Church basement on Friday October 17 collecting warm clothing and children's gifts for shipment to the fund.
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Europe
Near East
R. P. Tanner
Save the Children Fund
Canada
Russell Women's Institute
the Elks
United Church
Savings Bonds Offer Higher Rate In New Canada Series
The seventh series of Canada Savings Bonds goes on sale October 14 with an average annual yield of 3.44 percent if held to maturity, up from 3.21 percent. Bonds dated November 1, 1952 mature in 10 years and 9 months, redeemable at full face value plus accrued interest anytime. Denominations range from 50 to 1000 dollars, purchasable via banks, investment houses, or payroll deductions. limited to individuals, not corporations.
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Canada Savings
Hugh A. Benham
Winnipeg
Prairie
Canada Savings Bonds
Manitoba
Bible Society Canvass Receives Good Support
Local officials of the Bible Society report strong early returns from the annual canvass. Ladies groups began the drive this week and donations may be given to Miss Florence Setter secretary or to Mr. A. Astbury president.
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The
Selfish & Foreign Bible Society
Florence Setter
A. Astbury
Fire Rips Rossburn Business District Amid Neighbor Aid
Russell Equipment twice rushed to Rossburn last Friday to help tackle a blaze that destroyed four Main Street businesses a large flour warehouse a straw stack and a granary. Nearby towns Angusville Binscarth Birtle Oakburn Shoal Lake Minnedosa Rivers airport and Russell answered the call. Firefighters fought the barn fire and re ignition as gusts fanned the flames with crews led by George Sparrow Cliff Bell Len Loney Ralph Robinson and Eric Payne.
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Russell
Rossburn
Angusville
Binscorth
Birtle
Oakburn
Shoal Lake
Minnedosa
Rivers’ Airport
George Sparrow
Cliff. Bell
Len Loney
Ralph Robinson
Eric Payne
Selection From Local Herds For Royal Show
John Connor livestock commissioner of Winnipeg and his selection committee visited Russell last week to choose cattle from Watson Dunn and J J Dunn for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. They stayed at the Dunns' home during the visit.
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John Connor
Winnipeg
Alex Rankin
Killarney
E. Downey
Wawanesa
J. J. Moffatt
Carroll
Russell
Watson Dunn
J. J. Dunn
Toronto
Waton Dunn
Missionary Work In Africa Reviewed
A Women’s Missionary Society meeting featured Miss Florence Setter presenting on Along African Trails by David H. GalIngher using a map to show Africa’s growth and the role of religion. Mrs. L Leiter assisted, with devotional leadership by Mrs. A G Smellie, Miss Bryant, and Mrs. J Anderson, and plans for October’s Thankoffering.
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WMS
David H. Gal- Ingher
America
United Church In
Canada
Miss Setter
Gimli Fresh Air Camp
Miss Landon
Russell Provides Speaker At Yorkton Gathering
Yorkton delegates honor a retiring employee after 32 years with the company. Massey Harris district dealers staff and Yorkton Masonic Lodge paid tribute to Thomas A Jekylls at a supper in the Yorkton hotel. Frank Robertson of Russell spoke for the dealers and presented the award, delivering an acclaimed after dinner speech.
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Massey-Harris Dears
Yorkton
Evening Auxiliary Bazaar Plans Set at Christ Church
The Evening Auxiliary of Christ Church Russell met at Mrs Bus Westwood home to set the annual bazaar for November 15. New committees named include Visiting led by Mrs Don Dicknell and programme chaired by Mrs J D Lafferty. Westwood and Lafferty hosted the gathering.
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Christ Church, Russell
Bus. Westwood
Dondicknell
J. D. Laferty
Westwood
Milk Plant Opening Marks Step in Smellie Bros History
The Shoal Lake Creamery opens a new milk plant on Wednesday October 1 with a large crowd and speakers including G F Dawson and H G P Killick. Killick notes Manitoba dairy history from 1886 cheese to 1928 Smellie Bros purchase, as Meadocream lists 8000 lb butter daily capacity and 5000 milk units daily.
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Smellie Bros. & Co
Shoal Lake Creamery
Russell
G. F. Dawson
Grant McLeod
H. G. P. Killick
G. A. Lauman
F. C. Bell
Shoal Lake
Killick
G. W. Waldock
Rossburn
Robert Spot
David Steel
Manitboa
Canada
Robert Scott
China
Japan
Toronto
Manitoba
Smellie Bros
Meadocream
CBC to Feature More Western News Roundup
CBC announces expansion of Western coverage in News Roundup with the western segment produced in Winnipeg. Kay Sinclair named assistant News Roundup editor for the west, bringing decades in Manitoba publishing and broadcasting to the CBC role.
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CBC
Prairie Region
British Columbia
CBC News
Canada
Matthew Halton
London
Douglas Lachance
Paris
Peter Stursberg
United Nations
Winnipeg
Charles G. Gunning
Kay Sinclair
Toronto
Canadian Press
Radio News
Press News
Winnipeg Citizen
Winnipeg News
Gunning
Wingham
Ontario
University of Manitoba
ATCM
Elusive birds hint at potential peak upland game season
Hunters report light early bags as opening days bring windy conditions. Despite a long season, upland birds appear scarce this year, suggesting better hunting may come later as weather eases and birds concentrate.
Prayer for Peace and Shared Prosperity Remains Core
A reflective call urges not to grow complacent about global strife and poverty while praising a bountiful harvest. The author asks leaders to keep peace as a priority and to broaden hearts to share abundance with those who have little.
Nomination Day for Town Councillors and Trustees
The piece urges electors to nominate candidates for town council and school trustees on nomination day next week. It stresses filing nomination papers for incumbents who served faithfully and voting for someone who could do a better job, and warns against criticizing after nominations close.
Siks lodge charity drives show mixed support gains
The Siks lodge last week ran two efforts for the Save the Children Fund. The clothing drive drew weak support, but readers will get another chance via the W.L’s forthcoming drive. A street apple sale on Saturday, however, was more successful, raising over $150 for the Fund.
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Siks’ Lodge
Save the Children Fund
W.L
Fall Fair Prize List Available From Binscarth Society
Several copies of the prize list for the Binscarth Agricultural Society fall fair were left at this office. Readers may call to obtain one. The fair is scheduled for Thursday, October éth.
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Binscarth Agricultural Society
Yankees win seventh World Series game in 4-2 victory
In Russell during the week both patrons and employees listened to radio broadcasts of the World Series as the New York Yankees defeated the Dodgers 4-2 in seven games to secure their fourth consecutive title.
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Korea
Russell
New York Yankees
Dodgers
Autumn recess affects school week with holidays noted
Students stretch toward a long weekend while teachers attend the Inter-Mountain Teachers' Association convention in Russell. The Thursday Friday break is emphasized as a result of the upcoming schedule, with the Monday holiday shared by all.
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Inter- Mountain Teachers’ Association
Russell
Canadians enjoy work but not too hard says poll
A Gallup poll shows only eleven percent of Canadians think life would be more pleasant without work. About one third of supporters call work good because it prevents boredom, while four percent say without work they cannot live. The findings challenge the view that Canadians are losing fondness for work.
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Gallup
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