Halloween events planned by local groups this Friday
The community schedules Halloween activities with trick or treaters collecting pennies for children in need. Purple Cross boxes will be carried by leaders, while a theatre showing for preschool to grade two starts at 7 16 and older youths join at 7 15. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion hosts a masquerade dance at Memorial Hall at 11.00.
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Shadows
The
Elks
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Memorial Hall
Hallowe'en
Elections Bring New Faces to Nearby Municipal Councils
In the first week of January inaugural meetings will form new councils as only Art Davidson returns in Ward 5, Russell Rural. Ward 4 Russell sees Walter H Spencer ousted by Ronnie Collins 51 to 37. Nick Derkach wins Ward 67 with 81 to 38. Boulton Ward 1 gains Laurence Davidson. Silver Creek Ward 6 elects Tony Mushumanski. Voter turnout strong across wards.
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Art Davidson
Russell Rural
Russell
Silver Creek
Boulton
Walter H.spencer
Ronnie Collins
Davidson
Nick Derkach
Tony Mushumanski
Laurence Davidson
Vern Klimack
Russell Ward
Ward 5
Children’s Aid Seeks Support Across Western Manitoba
The Children’s Aid Society of Western Manitoba launches its annual appeal in Brandon and Russell districts to fund seven social workers, foster and adoption services, and crisis aid. The 1958 59 budget totals 185000 dollars with 30 percent from volunteers. rural areas aim to raise 10000 dollars. Donations may be sent to Box 908 Brandon for tax receipts.
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Canurens
Cary
Manitoba
Russell
Aots, Elks and Kiwanis Club
Society
Brandon
Children’s Aid Society of
Western Manitoba
Ukrainian Catholic Youth Organization Formed Here
A preliminary meeting of the Ukrainian Catholic Youth of Russell and district was held on October 2 at Mr. Andrew Lapka's home with 12 attendees. Father Michael Bzdel outlined aims and setup. officers elected include Lena Hykaway president Lawrence Kuz vice president Helen Walko secretary Stella Hykaway treasurer Peter Boryskavich. The first general meeting is set for October 28 at 8 p.m. in the Ukrainian Catholic hall. all local Ukrainian Catholic youth are invited.
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Russell and District
Andrew Lapka
Michael Bzdel
CSSR
Lena Hykaway
Lawrence Kuz
Helen Walko
Stella Hykaway
Peter Boryskavich
Russell Ucy
Russell and
Plans Made for Annual Russell C of C Meet
The Russell Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual meeting for Wednesday November 19 with Anglican Church ladies catering supper. Bob Mundie Manitoba Chambers of Commerce will speak as guest. Area leaders report progress on tickets and guest policy. The nominating committee is three past presidents See Sanen George Smeilie and Dick Meaniey.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Bob Mundie
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, of
Jim Rush
See
San-— En George Smeilie
Dick Meaniey
Prsident Len Margetts
Tom Dunsmore
C. R Loney
Manitoba ‘Heart Foundation
Western Can Greyhound Wins Not Safety Award
National honors four outstanding driver safety performance were won by Western Canadian Greyhound Lines Ltd in the 27th annual National Fleet Safety Contest conducted by the National Safety Council. The award covers safety from July 1957 to June 1958 with 4 055 048 miles driven and 020 accidents per 100 000 miles, excluding parked incidents. winners judged by an auditor.
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Western Canadian Greyhound Lines, Ltd
National Safety Council
Comittee
Andrew Mather Dies Funeral This Afternoon
Obituary notes the sudden death of Andrew Mather a longtime Russell mayor and councillor. The flag at half mast mourns a man who served many years before passing at his home early Tuesday. Funeral is set for 2 30 PM at Knox United Church with burial in Russell Cemetery. he would have turned 72 on Friday.
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Woumes
Public funds recovered by Russell council noted
Russell council announced recovery of lost public monies totaling near one thousand dollars after years. E J Budz once received relief while employed by CNR and later had liens against property in Portage la Prairie. The council settled liens with a $1000 payment and approved various permits, loans, and transfers at October meetings.
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E. J. Budz
CNR
Portage la Prairie
Russell
Sme
Couneil Fig
Carl Mantie
Department of Public Works
Assiniboine
Westbourne
Miss L. Lane
Winnipeg
Russel
Aberdeen Jewellery
Nick Magnowski
W. D. Aberdeen
Parkview Boulevard
Mike Iwaniuk
Thurston
Russell Streets
W. H. Dunn
Wasyl Ashey
Burgess
Brad
Neptune Meters Ltd
Frank Demontigny
Cub Corner Twenty tree Cups at Council Rock
Twenty three Cubs met around the Council Rock last Thursday night with six new entries entering the Pack. They have been working on Tenderpad tests and will soon enter the Circle. Most others passed the first test towards their star and began second tests on tying the Reefknot and Sheetbend. Akela appointed Seconds to each Six as the Pack nears completion. The Pack was dismissed with the Grand How and a prayer.
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Council Rock
Akela
Dean of Rural Council Loses Seat After 28 Years' Service
Controversy over the Dunning of a road in Ward 4 of the Rural Municipality of Russell sparked change. Ronnie Colling of Harrowby defeated Walter H. Spencer, who had served 28 years on the council since 1990, and will take office in the new year. Spencer’s long tenure trails only by Jas. Rea, elected in 1922 and reeve since 1936.
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Russell
Ronnie Colling
Harrowby
Walter H. Spencer
Spencer
Theodore Soderstrom
Jas. Rea
Russell Curling Club Sets Fees and Format for Season
At the semi annual Russell Curling Club meeting held Monday officials kept fees stable at 14 dollars per curler with student half price and rink rates unchanged. Committees volunteered and a round robin club championship to feature top rinks while 24 skips will select their own teams.
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Serguing
Russell Curling Club
Doug McCaig
Frank Schentag
Manitoba Curling Association
Russell Club
Brandon
McCaig
Dune Wowk
Ice
Dane Wowk
Logie Johnson
Tom Jackson
George Bicknell
Town and District Canvass For Bible Society Nets $288
The canvass for the British and Foreign Bible Society ran October 1 to October 23, reaching rural areas Brightside Londonderry and Endcliffe. Total receipts totaled 228.38 dollars.
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Bible Society
British and Foreign Bible Society
Brightside
Londonderry
Endcliffe
Russell Calf Club Holds Annual Dinner Meeting
The Russell 4-H Beef Calf Club held its annual dinner on October 22 with members and families attending. President Angus Coulter thanked the Royal Purple ladies for the dinner. Margetts outlined a busy year, and new rep Uhryniuk spoke on 4-H work. Officers elected: Jim Kieper president, Pat McKinnon vice president, Ethel Coulter secretary treasurer, Grahme Spear club reporter. Next meeting set for November 10 at Angus Coulter’s home. Prospective members urged to join via Len Margets, Alwyn Coulter, or the agricultural office.
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Angus Coulter
Margetts
Uhryniuk
Parenta
Willis Kieper
Mr Coulter
Jim Kieper
Pat McKinnon
Ethel Coulter
Grahme Spear
Len Margets
Alwyn Coulter
Agricultural Office
Presentation Made To Miss Louselle Leiter
Miss Louselle Leiter receives a luggage gift from Knox United Church in Russell on October 22 in honor of twenty five years as organist and choir leader. The presentation followed by Rev. Wallace suggesting an interview for future duties. Leiter expresses gratitude for the gesture and recalls guiding many young singers.
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Loualle Leiter
Bone
G. Smellie
Florence Leiter
Knox United Church
Wallace
L. Leifer
United Church
Jane
Louiselle
Russell
Louselle Leifer
President's Address at Western Marquette Teachers Meeting
Mr J E Murphy spoke at the Western Marquette Teachers Association meeting in Binscorth on October 9 and 10. He compared Victorian Jubilee pomp with modern teacher pay, urged on educational progress, and warned whether growth is healthy or sickly as he quoted Kipling’s Recessional and mused on knowledge across ages.
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J. E. Murphy
Western Marquette Teachers’ Association
Binscorth
Victoria
Britain
Britannia
Rudyard Kipling
Canvass Day Total Falls Short of Goal at Institute
Final results from the CanadianNational Institute of the Blind canvass report the total at 187.00 dollars, short of the organizers target. The effort raised funds through donations and pledges, with volunteers noting the shortfall and planning follow up appeals.
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Canadian National Institute of the Blind
Russell Game and Fish Association Meeting Date Set
The Russell Game and Fish Association schedules its annual meeting for Wednesday November 2 in the Elks hall.
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Russell Game and Fish Association
Elks’ Hall
Fall weather boosts road work progress on Foxwar line
If the fine autumn continues for a week motorists will have a hard surface between Russell and Foxwarren to drive on. The Foxwar ren-Binscarth section is finished and machinery is moving north promptly.
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Russell
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Saskatchewan Adopts Mountain Time Confuses Viewers
The province shifted to Mountain Standard Time last Sunday causing neighbors across the border to be an hour behind. Local viewers in Yorkton and visitors from Marchwell Langenburg Spy Tl face scheduling confusion with TV broadcasts and events.
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Saskatchewan
Yorkton ‘Tv
Marchwell
Langenburg
Spy Tl
Erratum notices date for Club Chicken Bingo advertisement
Readers are asked to note the mistake in date of the Club Chicken Bingo advertisement. This should read Wednesday November 5 with the correct date.
Teacher and pupil standards in core subjects debate
The brief talk argues universities and high schools complain about pupil standards while teachers face outdated curriculums. It criticizes neglect of the three R's, limited entertainment in class, and weaknesses in spelling instruction. A note on silent reading and hurried pace is included. (Continued on page six)
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Trustees’ Association
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Children's Aid Group
Appeals For Support
Kiwanis Club OF
Russell C. of C
Western
Greyhound
Andrew Mather
Russell Calf Club
Louselle Leiter
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