Hon George Drew Visits Russell in Provincial Tour
Hon George Drew Progressive Conservative leader drew a warm Russell welcome during a province wide visit. A public talk covered Britain Germany and France with notes on Berlin conditions and free Canada. A complimentary banquet hosted by Russell Progressive Conservative party followed with officials and press in attendance.
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George Drew
Jas. Jackson
J. Arthur Ross
Souris
Drew
Britain
West Germany
East Germany
Berlin
France
Communist Party
Canada
Errick Willis
Progressive Conservative Party
Manitoba
Russell Progressive Conservaception
Gordon Ferguson
Russell Association
M.C
A. Mather
J. A. Ross
George Muir
Manitoba Association
Russ Gurr
Bassler
Russell Ladies’ Association
D. A. Kinney
The
Toronto Star
Ken McTaggart
Toronto Globe & Mail
Len F. Earl
Winnipeg Tribune
Jack Trower
Winnipeg Free Press
Russell Town Council Renews R C M P Contract
At the Russell council meeting the R C M P contract was renewed with payment of 711.70 authorized. Accounts totaling 146.57 were approved. The Manitoba Power Commission will install Mercury Arc Lighting on Main Street at town cost. December 13 set for the tax sale. Elks gain hall lots option. by laws prepared for Gallant and Walke properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Elks
J. Gallant
Matthew Walke
R.C.M.P
Receiver General of Canada
Manitoba Power Commission
Main
Russell
Frank Clement
J. J. Cross
J. A. Burgess
J. Mareetts
4-H Seed Clubs Hold Russell Fair Today
The 4-H Seed Clubs in Russell will hold their annual fair Thursday October 30 in Bike Hall. Members begin setting up displays at 9:00 AM and judging will occur during the day. The hall opens to the public at 3:00 PM with a program by a member of the Agricultural Extension staff from Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Russell Agricultural Representative
Russell
4-Hlub
Braft St Winnipeg
Massey Eyes Rural Manitoba On First Visit
Canada's Governor General Vincent Massey visits Winnipeg and states he will return for an extensive tour of rural Manitoba. He spoke during his first official trip, signaling plans to expand engagement with rural communities and regional areas.
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Anada
Vincent Massey
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Brandon College Speaker Outlines Recreation Problems
Brandon College and Marquette Liberal association commit to leadership in planned recreation amid rising leisure time and sport funding debates. Wherrett re-elected president. Tyler urges clubs to support youth, avoid overfunding, and foster active citizenship. Garson addresses meeting with district officials and Kiwanis members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Lake
Marquette Liberal Association
W. T. Wherret
Wherrett
Manitoba Liberal Association
Harris Huston
Rossburn
Allan Cook
Clanwilliam
R. Lynch
Miniota
Wilf. McGregor
Brandon
Bert McLeod
Stuart S. Garson
Jas. Rea
W. W. W. Wilson
Harvey McLennan
Angus Bennett
Harry Armstrong
Henry Beischer
Richard Fingas
Marquette
Camp Shilo
Saskatchewan
E. J. Tyler
Brandon College
Russell Kiwanis Club
Tyler
R. G. Smellie
Kiwanis Club
C. C. Foster
Funds distributed to children relief groups
Officials of the International Appeal for Children for Russell report pleased with campaign proceeds. Net Tag Day receipts on Sept. 20 totaled 166.40 with 29.00 in donations since, bringing total to 195.40. Of this, 75 went to Canadian Care, 75 to the Unitarian Service Committee of Canada, and 50 to the Canadian Save the Children Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Appeal For Children For Russell and District
Canadian Care
Unitarian Service Committee of Canada
Save the Children Fund
Eastern Star Lodge Entertains Rebekahs
Russell Chapter No. 10 of the Eastern Star hosted Rebekah Lodge No. 49 on Friday October 24. Worthy Matron Mrs Ruby Needham welcomed visitors and Noble Grand Mrs Jean Nelson voiced thanks. Prizes were awarded by Mrs Mona Cross and Mrs Grace Leadingham. Geo Anderson showed moving pictures of the far north from Inglis. a Halloween supper followed with festive decorations.
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Russell Chapter
Vof the
Eastern Star
Rebekah Lodge
Ruby Needham
Jean Nelson
O.es
Mona Cross
Grace Ledingham
Observations on Virden Oil Field Tour
Oil firms have spent three million dollars at Virden with the first oil shipment east via the Interprovincial Pipeline on October 17, delivering 3 000 gallons. Tourists witnessed fifteen producing wells, night and day operations, and booming local life as royalty payments flow to landowners. The Virden field stretches about four miles by one and a half, ten miles west of town, with geologists estimating 10 million barrels recoverable. Daily output now about 1 000 barrels, despite higher potential.
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Virden
California Standard Co
Sunday School Institute Held At Inglis United Church
The Sunday School Institute of Birtle Presbytery met at Inglis United Church on Oct 22 with about 40 members from various points. Mr J W McKenzie presided, Miss Betty Bone spoke, and the program included choir numbers, a film, and a closing message by Rev W W Harland. The group planned the 1953 Institute for Rossburn and thanked hosts for hospitality and lunch.
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Birtle
Inglis United Church
J. W. McKenzie
Hall of bin
Sear
H. Lorimer
Betty Bone
Bethany
Trinity Lutheran
Grace
McKenzie
Inglis
Rossburn
Man
Ladies of the Womens Association
Christ Church Russell Baptism Service by Rev Lafferty
Christ Church Russell will celebrate Holy Baptism at 11 am with Rev J D Lafferty BA Curate officiating. The sacrament will be administered during the morning service.
Slaughtering Regulations Highlighted by Manitoba Inspector
Mr C E Van Alstyne, inspector under the Public Health Act, urges strict attention to Manitoba slaughtering rules. Slaughter must occur in a licensed building except when done by a farmer for family use. Farmers selling meat need local health officer consent and a ministerial permit, valid December 1 to March 1. Future enforcement is expected to tighten.
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C. E. van Alstyne
Manitoba
Weather Regions Redesigned by Winnipeg Forecast Office
The Meteorological Division of the Department of Transport announces changes to Winnipeg District Public Weather Forecast Regions. New region designations and subdivision names are prepared in charts received by the office.
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Winnipeg Revue Weather Office
Meteorological Division
Department of Transport
Winnipeg
Russell
Belief Tricks Prompt Everyday Skepticism
A quip contrasts audience gullibility with a common sign reading Fresh Paint, noting how people accept bold numbers about the universe yet demand proof when confronted with simple assertions. The observation highlights human bias and curiosity.
Last Chance Friday Ends 1952 Fishing Season Derby
The Russell Game and Fish Association will award honors at its November 17 meeting after a final Friday of fishing. Leaders include Everett McLennan with 17% pounds, Hay Gillespie 5% pounds, Pickery 3% pounds, and Ernie Barker with 3% pounds. Some anglers fished Sunday but trails remain.
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Russell Game & Fish Association
Everett McLennan
Jack
Hay Gillespie
Pickery
Ernie Barker
Bass
Unnamed Duck Shot Near Inglis With Banded Bird
Hunting notes report Len Margetts bagging a large duck with unfamiliar plumage and features unlike a mallard or wood duck. Earl Jackson also shot a banded duck on Rae Armstrong's farm near Inglis, carrying Field and Wildlife Service tag No 537-20844 from Washington, D C.
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Len Margetts
Earl Jackson
Rae Armstrong
Inglis
Field and Wildlife Service
Washington, D.C
Newlyweds Question Milk Pasteurization Claim
A playful exchange between a newly married couple and a milkman about pasteurized milk, with the wife insisting cows stay in one pasture and the husband confirming. The scene centers on a humorous interaction over dairy practices and quality.
Perfect Summerfallow Aid To Soil Drifting
In late September and early October strong winds drifted dry surface soil on many summerfallow fields in southwestern Manitoba. At Melita Reclamation Station drift was negligible due to wind erosion controls. Emphasizes trash cover, strip cropping, surface tillage, and limiting tillage to control weeds and retain mulch as soil dries after about three months of tillage.
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Manitoba
Melita
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Long Plain Reserve
Clarke
Russell Women's Missionary Society
A. G
Lizard Point Reserve
AG. Smellie
W.ms
Miss Bryant
F. Clement
God
A. G. Smellie
F. A. M. Robertson
E. C. Sanderson
Jack Anderton
Laura Madill
Jack Jackson
D. G. Nield
Council
Boulton
William Holunga
Eastern Star Lodge
Rebekahs
S.S. Institute
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