Retiring Members Re-Elected Friday in Rural Areas
Electors in Russell and Silver Creek districts re elected retiring officials for another term. In Boulton Peter J Gaber won re election as reeve with 180 vote majority over George Pent lichuk. Ward 3 in Russell saw Bert y Thompson win another term as 70 percent turnout. Rodney J Nield reeve of Silver Creek led 336 to 279 over Alex Paroocek. Joe Sawaryn retained Ward 5 with 94 votes to Kalyniuk's 68. Ward 2 saw Harold Ziprick beat Dan G Koss 126 to 59 after George Iftody did not seek re election. Joe Shyminski elected to Ward 3 as Walter Slone retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Silver Creek
Boulton
Reve
Flighle
Berty Thompson
Thompson
Bill Valley
Rodney J. Nield
Alex Paroocek
Joe Sawaryn
Kalyniuk
Peter J. Gaber
George Pentlichuk
George Iftody
Dan G. Koss
Harold Ziprick
Ziprick
Koss
Walter Slone
Joe Shyminski
Shyminski
Harry Yuriy
University of Manitoba President to Speak at Neepawa Jubilee
Dr H H Saunderson, sixth president of the University of Manitoba and native of Manitoba schools, will deliver the address at the Silver Jubilee Convention of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce in Neepawa on November 16 and 17. A symposium on Chamber activities and operations will be chaired by Evan McCormick with panelists from Boissevain, Winnipeg, Brandon, Flin Flon, Glenboro, and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Fl. Saunderson
HH. Saunderson
University of Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Neepawa
Saunderson
Manitoba
University of ‘Manitoba
Chamber of Commerce
Evan McCormick
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Ser- Chamber of Commerce
E B. Gowler
Boissevain
Ll. B. Siemens
Winnipeg
A. W. Olson
Brandon
C. H. Itmey
Flin Fion
F. S. Presunka
Glenboro
M. J
Elks Plan Hallowe en Penny Parade and Party
Parents are reminded that the Elks hold a Penny Parade to aid the Save the Children Fund with money from doorbells. Children will gather pennies and change cries from tricks to pennies. Parties follow at the new Elks hall with preschool and primary groups at 7 30 and 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Save the Children Fund
Elks
Special speaker at Knox anniversary services
Dr. Warren Rothwell of Llan Williamson spoke at Knox United Church Russell anniversary events. Sunday morning filled to capacity with Inglis field residents and local church-goers. Evening service featured special music by the Senior Choir and Mrs. Sanderson. three hundred fifty attended the fowl supper and concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Kothwetl
Llanwilliam
Knox United Church
Russell
Inglis Field
Rothwell
Miss Lighthouse
E. C. Sanderson
Dropmore
Shellmouth
Inglis
Silverton
Russell Intermediate Hockey Club names 1955 56 officers
The Russell Intermediate Hockey Club has named officers for the 1955 56 season. President is W W W Wilson past president G W Davidson vice president Jack Thome secretary Lawrence Cusitar treasurer Jim Langford executives include Jim Burgess Harry Way Elmer Smith Lester Leifer Ralph Robinson was appointed team manager The group to seek a playing coach and recruit additional players also discussed fundraising methods and appointed a committee to pursue these tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Intermediate Hockey Club
W. W. W. Wilson
G. W. Davidson
Jack Thom
Lawrence Cusitar
Jim Langford
Jim Burgess
Harry Way
Elmer Smith
Lester Leifer
Ralph Robinson
Jack Thome
AOTS Clubs Organize Inter-Provincial Group in Yorkton
AOTS Clubs organize an inter provincial group met at Yorkton on Wednesday with attendees from Russell including Bob Smellie Bill Aberdeen and Verne Warman. The new districts will include clubs from Balcarres Foam Lake Melville Kamsack Eater hazy Yorkton and Russell in Manitoba. Bob Smellie named second vice president of the newly organized district group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkton
Russell
Bob Smellie
Bill Aberdeen
Verne Warman
Balcarres
Foam Lake
Melville
Kamsack
Eaterhazy
Manitoba
Billy Graham as Modern Revivalist in Toronto Crowd
The writer compares Billy Graham to John the Baptist and John Wesley, noting Graham’s appeal to mass crowds in modern cities. He argues revivals arise from one pivotal figure, praising Graham’s use of contemporary publicity and aviation to spread the gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
Toronto
Jonn the Baptist
John the Baptist
Saul of
Tarsus
John Wesley
Holland
Britain
British Isles
Wesley
Moody
Jesus the Christ
Dropmore Farmer Killed In Sunday Car Accident
William F. Case a 40 year old Dropmore farmer was killed when his car rolled end over end on Highway 10 twenty four miles east of Yorkton The Case family was hospitalized with Mrs Case and two younger children released later The oldest child remained for examination while John Dalle of Dropmore the car’s driver was taken to Yorkton airport auxiliary hospital by a passing motorist
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William F. Case
Dropmore
Highway 10
Yorkton
Mrs Lorimer Heads District High School Association
Mrs N Lorimer of Angus was elected president of the Dauphin district Home and School Association at a Gilberts Plains conference. Attendees from Russell included Mrs H E Way Mrs W Warman Mrs L Loney and Rev W G Zwicker. The 85 delegates heard provincial president Mr R E H Armstrong speak on parents influence on teachers and discussed a program addressing teacher shortages. He noted teachers and parents are human and urged annual programs and broader discussion beyond dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lormer
Angus
Dauphin District
Gilbert Plains
Russell
H. E. Way
W. Warman
L. Loney
W. G. Zwicker
R. E. H. Armstrong
Canada
National Federation
Fredericton
N.B
Chicago
Young Women’s Club Votes $200 To Manse Committee
Knox Church Young Women's Club met October 18 at Mrs. R. Wheatley’s home. They approved a 200 donation to the Manse Committee and planned a bazaar for November 26. A dinner service team and advertising posters were appointed. next meeting set for November 7 at 7 30 p m with Mrs. K Reavie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Club
Young Women's Club
Knox Church
R. Wheatley
R. Berg
J. Burgess
E. Fergson
AC TS
J. McCulloch
J Sharpe
R. G. Smellie
J. Hi. More
Bill Kieper
K. Reavie
Russell Calf Club Opens Second Year Meeting
The Russell 4 H calf club held its first meeting of the season at the Mushumanski home on October 1 with seventeen members, five new ones, two club leaders, and five visiting parents. Insurance was discussed and the group’s opinion was unfavorable. A lunch followed and Jimmy Kieper thanked the hosts for use of their home.
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Charles F. Mushumanski
L. Margetts
A. Coulter
Keith MclComb
Jimmy Kieper
Mushumanski
George Mintenko
Social Credit MP Addresses Cariboo Constituents
Br Leboe MP for Cariboo spoke to about 70 at Russell Memorial hall last Friday. He outlined Social Credit’s stand against patronage and regimentation and proposed debt free purchasing power to raise Canadian income to match production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Leboe
Cariboo
British Columbia
Russell Memorial Hall
C. R. Beswatherick
Social Credit
Native Indian WMS Meet Highlights Cultural Study
The Native Indian WMS meeting at Knox United Church on October 20 featured a discussion on the Native Indian topic led by Mrs. Bruce Shaw. She contrasted cultural and linguistic differences among Canadian natives and noted hardship from settler encroachment and buffalo decline. A fall rally at Foxwarren was announced for October 27. Lunch was served with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Knox United Church
Clement
Madill
R., S. Cochrane
F. Setter
J. Anderson
Foxwarren
Denyes
Jesus
Prank | Robertson
Zwicker
Bruce
Shaw
Canada
Great Lakes
D. Fisher
P. Kollman
C.C. Graham
Ruby Coulter
E. Mc * Uennan
N. Bryant
Russell Wolf Cub Pack Debuts New Flags and Neckerchiefs
The Russell Wolf Cub Pack met Tuesday with 24 Cubs present. Each patrol—Beaver Fox Lion and Buffalo—has its own flag and is improving through inspections. Tenderpad tests have passed for Brian Loney Robbie Clement Henry Smith Rickey Wishart Terry Wishart Dennis Wilson, who will be invested next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Beaver
Brian Loney
Robbie Clement
Henry Smith
Rickey Wishart
Terry Wishart
Dennis Wilson
Oren Letter Demands Road Repair and Blacktop for Southeast Highway
A Saskatchewan reader writes to the Good Roads Department criticizing the ten mile road south of Russell. The road, once sturdy, has deteriorated due to alleged poor maintenance. The letter urges district engineers to repair the section and pave it with blacktop by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren
Good Roads Department
Russell
Dublin
October Chamber Meeting Set for Friday Evening
Russell Chamber of Commerce invites members to the October meeting at 7:30 in Council Chambers. It is the last strictly business meeting of the year with full turnout requested. Delegates will be appointed for the provincial convention in Neepawa on November 16 and 17. members wishing to attend should contact President Dick Wheatley before Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Council
Neepawa
Dick Wheatley
Government loan program for western grain farmers announced
Trade Minister Howe announced guaranteed loans to western grain farmers through banks beginning about November 15, but farmers did not cheer. The plan aims to ease credit for harvest season amid a cautious reception from agricultural interests.
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Howe
Halloween Night Safety Plea From Town Elders
The town elders urge youths planning Halloween activities for Monday night October 31 to enjoy themselves without property destruction. They note Halloween is a time for children to dress in costumes and collect pennies, candies, and apples from neighbors.
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Hallowe'en
Kiwani Sponsored Eric Christmas Show Cancelled After Accident
The Eric Christmas show scheduled for Oct 11 in Fort William was canceled after the star was involved in a car accident. He plans a tentative Dec 10 rerun in Russell. ticket holders may exchange seats or get refunds via Bill in Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Fort William
Russell
Bill
Aberdeen
Exhibition selects Meighen as 1956 Manitoba Provincial President
F C Meighen QC of Brandon will lead the 1956 Manitoba Provincial Exhibition, succeeding Wilfred McGregor who served as president for three years. Harvey Tolton and H L Crawford were elected vice presidents, with a new board committee chair appointed to guide the Jubilee Exhibition next summer. The 75th Manitoba Jubilee Fair is anticipated as Western Canada’s most outstanding event.
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F. C. Meighen
Brandon
Manitoba
Wilfred McGregor
Harvey Tolton
J and
H. L. Crawford
Western Canada
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Kiwanis Club of
Knox
Hockey Executive
A.O.T.S
Lewis Mmulligar
Graham
Roman Empire
Mrs. Lorimer
HS Assoc
Russell Calf Club
Social Credit M.P
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