Beaver Colony Prospering On Crescent Valley Creek
Six youths at a Kiwanis luncheon shared success from summer camps run by the Canadian Red Cross and Rev J Salmon president of the Russell Branch. Beavers on Crescent Valley Creek, renamed from Skunk Creek, build dams on Gus Freier’s farm and near Jas Rea with the Russell Game and Fish supporting conservation aims.
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Beaver
Crescent Valley
Kiwanis
Silver Beach
George Smellie, Jr
Canadian Red Cross
J. Salmon
Russell Branch
Ann Robertson
Dorothy Ferguson
Cig.t
Edith Craig
Jack Glasman
Ted Billingsley
Jack Clement
Donald Billingsley
Gary Patterson
Miss Craig
Miss Ferguson
Club
Gus Freier
Russell
Crescent Valley Creek
Tim
Watt Dunn
Assiniboine
Clark's Crossing
Mr. Freier
Jas. Rea
Freier
Russell Game and Fish Association
Freler
William Dunn
Russell Wins Second in Manitoba Beautification Contest
Russell again places in the Manitoba Good Roads Association beautification contest, taking second prize in the smaller towns division. Judges led by W. J. Graves toured most municipalities, logging about 6000 miles, noting provincial improvements in roads and town appearances. Awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting and dinner at the Marlborough hotel on November 4 5, with Minister of Public Works Hon. Wm Morton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Manitoba Good Roads Association
W. J. Graves
J. E. McAuley
C. S. Landon
Percy Beachell
Rosser
Marlborough Hotel
Lady Curlers Expect Big Increase In Membership
The Ladies Curling Club reports strong interest with 25 prospects approached and plans to open all ice sheets on Wednesdays. A new rink system will place each member with one inexperienced player while the $5 fee remains. New secretary Nelliene Leifer leads the season with help from H Way and Beth Naylor as outreach continues.
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Ladies’ Curling Club
H. R. Dicketts
Nelliene Leifer
H. Way
Louselle Leifer
Beth Naylor
Manitoba Curling Association
M.C.A
Joseph T Shipp Buried Last Friday
Funeral services were held at Russell Christ Church for Joseph Shipp age 68 who died after a brief illness on Oct 17. Born in England he settled in Ontario and Manitoba before farming in Russell and Shellmouth. Survived by wife Martha two daughters three sons three stepchildren and fourteen grandchildren.
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Russell Christ Church
Joseph Shipp
Rev. Whittfield
Birtle
Mr. Shipp
Jesus
C. Adolphe
E. Leifer
T. Langford
J. Frame
R. Kieper
F. Robertson
Russell Cemetery
Gloucestershire
England
Erindale
Ont
Manitoba
Russell
Shellmouth
Annie
Martha Ford
Bristol
Martha
Annie Baxter
Lemans, Sask
Dolly Simms
Jack
Tom
Joe
Cracknell
Frances
Charlie
Max
Stella Cusitar
Hallowe'en Penny Parade And Party
The Elks Lodge hosts two Hallowe'en events in Russell with a Penny Parade to benefit Save the Children Fund. Preschool children meet at 7 for costumes and treats while older pupils grade three to six canvass homes at 1, then join in at the club rooms for judging and more treats.
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Elks’ Lodge
Russell Kiddieson
Hallowe'en
Elks’ Club
Save the Children
Elks
Frank Gallant Wins Ward Five Seat in Silver Creek
Mr Frank T Gallant was elected councillor for Ward five in the Silver Creek municipality last Saturday. He tallied 92 votes versus Jos Sawaryn 75 with no spoiled ballots. Other councillors listed include Joseph Wilmer Watton Ward one Albert Phizacklea Ward two Joseph Semochko Ward three Mervyn Joulter Ward four and A J Mushuman Ward six.
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Frank T. Gallant
Silver Creek
Jos. Sawaryn
RM. of
Silver Cresk
Joseph Wilmer Watton
Albert Phizacklea
Joseph Semochko
Mervyn Joulter
A. J. Mushuman
Returned Missionary Speaks At Knox United
Rev Bruce Copeland M A who spent 20 years in China spoke at Knox United Russell on furlough He noted China field shrinkage from 4000 to 300 missionaries and predicted the 600000 Chinese Christians will help win more Chinese to Christianity under God He also noted high demand for his insight from churches and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Russell
Bruce Copeland
China
Canada
Copeland
China Field
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Pasture Find Sparks Talk of Break in Weather
In a rural scene Bill Schwalm checked his pasture and found a strawberry plant in blossom, a sign that some folks see as a hint of improving weather while others look to the sky and the moon for clues.
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Bill Schwalm
Rural Council Plans Graveling of East Alexandria Road
The RM of Russell council met October 16 with Acting Reeve Walter Spencer presiding. They agreed to grade and gravel Alexandria Avenue to the PTH 4 and will receive a Department of Public Works grant. The town will grade the portion inside its limits. They approved the Ausse ll School District levy of 2431.15 and several old age pension applications. A pre heater for the municipal car was ordered and accounts totaling 2256.86 were approved. A Winnipeg Civil Defence representative spoke to council. The Court of Revision met and three complaints were heard, two allowed and one disallowed. Changes to the assessment roll were directed.
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RM. of
Russell
Walter Spencer
Rea
Alexandria Avenue
PTH
Department of Public Works
Alexandria Highway
Aussell
Civil Defence Organization
Winnipeg
Court of Revision
Russell W L Annual Meeting Sets Saturday Gathering
The Russell Women's Institute will hold its annual meeting on Saturday November 3 at the Rest Room. A year’s work will be reviewed and committees will report. Members will answer the roll call with their ideas to improve the Russell W L. All ladies of town and district encouraged to attend.
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Russell Women's Institute
Russell
Evening Auxiliary Regular Meeting at Mrs Bell Home
The Evening Auxiliary to Christ Church met at Mrs C Bell’s home. President Dolly Goddard led discussion of the bazaar set for Saturday November 24. Mrs Bell and Mrs J McLennan named visiting committee. Lunch followed planned by Mrs N Jones. Next meeting November 5 at Mrs J Rothery’s home.
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Christ Church
C. Bell
Dolly Goddard
J. McLennan
J. Rothery
Davidson and Grindle Wedding at Knox United Church
Gertrude Vivian Davidson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davidson, wed Dan ial David son of Mrs. Grindle and the late George Grindle of Flin Flon. The ceremony Friday December 19 at 4 o'clock was officiated by Rev. Reid with music by Miss Louselle Leifer. The bride wore white slipper satin with a Grecian bodice.
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Russell
Anne
Edna Wagner
Maureen
Linda McDougal
Bob
Jack
Jim Langford
Adolph Wagner
Winnipeg
Sedo
Prospect Ave
Grindle-Davidson
Knox United Church
Gertrude Vivian
Harold Davidson
Danial David
Grindle
George Grindle
Flin Flon
Reid
Louselle Leifer
Wedding at Flin Flon Commemorates Highfield Nuptials
The ceremony featured a lace edged gown with seed pearl yoke and a Queen Anne headdress. Bride and groom exchanged gifts, bridesmaids wore pink moire, and a four tier cake marked a traditional reception at Inglis hall. They plan a honeymoon in the States and will reside in Flin Flon with Hudson Bay Company.
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Adeline Galatiuk
Grindle
States
Flin Flon
Hudson Bay Company
Alf Highfield
Elaine
Dunc Robinson
Cale 1
Winnipeg
Geese Hunters Reel In Big Catch At Gladstone
A party from here headed to Gladstone and returned last week with 17 geese, weighing nearly 20 pounds each, and a wing span of eight feet. Notable names include Harold Clement A. J. Charles D K, Felix Mushumanski and Willie Boychuk. Some bird.
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Gladstone
Paradise
Harold Clement
A. J. Charles
Felix Mushumanski
Willie Boychuk
Tonight Joint Meeting Set After Vanity Fair Result
All members of the Legion and 1k organizations are asked to vote tonight for a joint meeting at the Elks club rooms. The session will review Vanity Fair results and discuss future joint activities followed by a social evening and lunch provided by the Elks. The Legion earned this honor after outselling the Elks in pig roasts.
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Legion
Vanity Fair
Elks’ Club
The
Elks
Good year for bands marks latest hunter find
John Hyra of Angusvale reports a banded duck numbered 537-2693 shot on Mike Sebaski’s farm last Saturday. Alex Chesky learned of a bands earlier. Wildlife Service in Washington confirms the duck was banded at Chautauqua Refuge Havana Mason County Illinois on Nov. 10 1950.
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John Hyra
Angusvale
Mike Sebaski
Alex Chesky
The
Wildlife Service
Washington
Chautauqua Refuge
Havana
Mason County
Illinois
Teen Night Opens at Russell Collegiate School
Russell Collegiate Student Council sponsors opening night on Tuesday October 30 inviting all students and youths in business fields to attend.
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Russell
The
Russell Collegiate
Students swing into square dancing during school
The school introduced square dancing last Friday with much playful effort amid Royal visit closures. A student penned a light verse apologizing to Joyce while noting Halloween mischief hints and algebra class oddities.
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Joyce
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W. Pratley
Oak River
J. C. L. Langford
N. R. Park
Yorkton
Sask
W. Hughes
Port Coquitlam
B.C
Wis
Eugene Wagner
MacNutt
Jas, Thom
Roblin
Man
Joseph T. Shipp
Frank Gallant
Knox United
W.L. Annual Meeting
Eleanor
Jaine Highfield
W. Grindle
Glenn Berg
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