Civic election results show low turnout in Rus sel area
Elections held last Friday in Rus sel and Rural Municipalities of Silver Creek Shellmouth and Boulton drew weak interest with under 40 percent turnout in town. Russell Town Council retains incumbents J. Gillespie and G. W. Bicknell, while Silver Creek and Shellmouth reelect others and Boulton elects R. Kleebaum for ward 1.
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Russel
Silver Creek
Shellmouth
Boulton
Russell Town
J. Gillespie
G. W. Bicknell
Gillespie
Bicknell
W. W. Hoffman
John Balakunyz
Nick Sidoryk
Cecil Switzer
Courses Offered Young Manitobans in Homemaking Agriculture
A seven week practical course for about 75 young Manitobans will run in Brandon from November 3 to December 19. The program is run by the Extension Service Manitoba Department of Agriculture the University of Manitoba and the Experimental Farm. Eligible applicants are 16 to 30 years old. Fees total 55 dollars with 45 for board and room 5 for registration and 5 for student organizations. A longer spring course costs 70 dollars. Further details from J Forsyth agricultural representative phone 19 Russell.
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J. Forsyth
Russell
Knox United Church Morning Worship and Talk
Morning worship at 11 o clock led by E McNeill M A BD Minister. At 7 pm a session on What Business can teach the Church.
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Knox United Church
E. McNeill
Appointment of Cmdr A G Boulton to staff post in Halifax
Cmdr A G Boulton, native of Russell, named chief of staff to the commanding officer on the Atlantic coast, announced in Halifax. Son of Major and Mrs D E Boulton, he began as sub-lieutenant with the RCNVR in Winnipeg, rose to second in command in Toronto, and served on destroyers and escort craft during the war.
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Cape
A. G. Boulton
Boulton
Russell
Atlantic Coast
Halifax
Cmdr
D. E. Boulton
R.cn.vr
Winnipeg
Toronto
More Volunteers Needed At Rink In Russell
Russell's new curling rink project asks for volunteers to speed completion. Last week cement work finished and 50 men helped raise wall frames for the waiting room. Share purchases at 25 dollars fund the project and volunteers may send replacements if unable to attend.
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Russell
Eddie Leifer
J. E. McNeill
J. A. Burgess
Penny Parade Hallowe'en Visitors Collect For European Children
Hallowe'en visitors to Russell homes will collect funds for European children. Each group carries collection boxes to aid the underprivileged before the dance, with all groups asked to arrive before 8:30 to clear the hall by nine.
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Penny Parade
Hallowe'en
Russell
St Lazare Man Wins Grand Prize at Russell Vanity Fair
William H. Smith of St. Lazare Manitoba won the Russell Vanity Fair grand prize, a new Dodge car, ticket 2188 purchased by Lionel McFarlane and drawn by Mayor A Mather. The event saw RCM members Felice Constables Davidson Lapointe honored for service. The Russell Baseball Club and Elks Legion aided in two nights of entertainment attracting a large crowd.
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St. Lazare Man
Russell
Vanity Fair
RCM
Felice
Walt Davidson
Amaranth
Joe Lapointe
Dauphin
Wiliam H. Smith
St. Lazare
Elks and Legion
EB. J. Casey
Education Week Observed Across Canada and United States
Education Week runs November 2 to 8 across Canada and the United States. Sponsored by education departments, trustees, teachers, and community groups to promote free education and wider cooperation. The theme centers on the Seven Freedoms including freedom of religion and speech, choice of calling, and freedom from fear and want. Special CKRC radio programs at 10:45 on four mornings will feature prominent speakers.
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Canada
United States
Anh
Manitoba
CKRC
Manitoba Receives 190 Polish Ukrainian Nurses Aids
One hundred ninety displaced women from German camps, mostly Polish and Ukrainian, have been placed as nurse aides and hospital domestics in eleven Manitoba hospitals. A first group of thirty began at St Boniface Sanatorium, with 160 more arriving by October 20. Distribution includes Winnipeg General Grace Victoria Morden Selkirk Mental Catholic Portage General Portage School for Mental Defectives Brandon General Ninette Sanatorium. Follow up by Dominion Labor. English classes offered by Manitoba Health and Public Welfare.
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Manitoba
Germany
Ivan Schult
St. Boniface
Winnipeg General
Grace
Victoria
Morden
Selkirk
Catholic
Portage General
Portage School
Brandon General
Ninette
Dominion Department of Labor
Manitoba Department of Health and Public Welfare
Schultz
Wisconsin annual meeting set for next Saturday
The Wi annual meeting will be held next Saturday November 1 at 2 o'clock in the rest room.
Manitoba Power Commission reports September power usage and farm wiring progress
The Manitoba Power Commission states September output reached 10,436,942 kilowatt hours, up 34.64 percent from last year and 81.8 percent from 1945. Farm electrification expands as crews set 6,600 poles, 1,200 miles of conductor, and upgrade substations and town distributions across multiple districts.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Tache
Macdonald, Woodworth
Daly
Hazlehurst Hyde Wedding in St. Vital Church Manse
Frances Hyde eldest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Fraser of St Vita wed Robert George eldest son of Mr and Following reception at Moore s Mr and Mrs Hazlehurst left on a wedding trip to Minneapolis They reside in St Vital.
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Hazlehurst-Hyde
St. Paul's United Church Manse
Frances Hyde
F. Fraser
St. Vita
Robert George
Moore's
Hazlehurst
Minneapolis
St. Vital
WLI Blood Testing Drive Seeks Donors for Quick Transfusions
The Wi sponsors a project to test donor blood so it can be used for transfusions on short notice. Citizens willing to donate should submit their names to Mrs. A. G. Smellie or Mrs Hillingsley to help save lives.
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A. G. Smellie
Hillingsley
Ducks Unlimited Kee Man Objects To Article In The Banner
A letter from John Chaytor of Ducks Unlimited Kee Man criticizes The Russell Banner editorial "For Whom" for mischaracterizing Ducks Unlimited as big money sportsmen. He urges readers to consult the Manitoba Federation of Game manual and notes Manitoba game laws history. The missive follows church schedule details for Christ Church parish in Russell.
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Russell Banner
Ducks Unlimited
Manitoba
Russell
Manitoba Federation of Game
John Chaytor
Ducks Unlimited debate on Canadian control and hunting season
A district Kee Man of Ducks Unlimited Canada opines on last week's remarks about cooperation and governance. He argues Ducks Unlimited Inc. in the United States and Ducks Unlimited Canada operate differently though both fund conservation and nest-landing projects. The letter notes Canada’s DU was formed as a non profit by Dominion Charter and that the boards mix Canadians with appointees from DU, Inc. The writer supports the nesting program but criticizes regulatory influence and suggests extending the short season. Meanwhile Halloween prep and a Save the Children Fund drive are mentioned in passing.
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Ducks Unlimited
Canada
Ducks Unlimited, Inc
Dominion Charter
Road neglect sparks fear for winter in Unkempt and nearby
Local residents along the highway between Unkempt and Angusville condemn the summer graveling and lack of smoothing at hollows. Weeds cling to the shoulder creating snow traps, raising concerns about keeping the road open during winter. No comment on Princess Elizabeth wedding gifts.
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Silver Creek
Here
Angusville
Elizabeth
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William G. Ferris
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Robert Kleebaum
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