Record attendance marks school opening at Russell School
On opening day Wednesday September 1 a total of 322 pupils enrolled at Russell School, up from 204 last year. The new collegiate building is still under construction, so classes will be staggered. Thirty four beginners joined under Mrs J Langford, with grades 2 through 7 hosting classes numbering 34, 32, 33, 24, 28, 29 and 21 respectively. Principal C C Foster resumes duties with Miss Graffin, Mr Hadway, and Mr Leask assisting the high school. New primary losses include Lena Vencharuk Donna Mentenko Bobby Genaille Wayne Morris Campbell and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Langford
D. Setter
Billingsley
Miss Peterson
Wayne Morris Campbell
John Duncan
Burgess
Lillian Christine Robertson
Norman Rae Hamnstock
Paula ¢ Sharpe
Gary Glassman
Billy ‘ George
Sandra Schepp
John ‘Thomas Fenton
Carol Anne Smellie
Judith Donna Didur
Richard Chesky
Anna Marie Dunsmore
Glen Andrew Foster
James Norris Spear
Dianne Pittet
Shirley Anne la Fleur
Dennis Roderick Whitmer
Wendy Anita Lewis
Lawrence Wayne Penonzek
Evelyn Jean
Lynne) Smart
Ariene
Edna Howe
Marion Jane Mackie
Murray McLennan
Rose Anne Oly Nick
Wayne Simpson
Ronnie Payne
Robert Glenn Hamstock
Dorothy Jacqueline Setter
Patsy Witty
Danny Cross
Agricultural Society Loses Director of Heavy Horses
Wabur Rice a longtime breeder of heavy horses died suddenly at his farm near Binscarth at age 68. He was famed for Clydesdales earning high awards at the Toronto Royal and had served as a Russell Agricultural Society director. Funeral held at Knox United Church with interment in Binscarth Cemetery. sixteen officers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabur Rice
Binscarth
Mr. Rice
Toronto
Rice
Binscarth Cemetery
Square Dance Club May Be Organized in Russell
A square dancing night at Russell Memorial Hall drew about 70 participants last Friday. Earle Park of Yorkton led dances and discussed forming a regular club in Russell, with a committee formed to pursue the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Memorial Hall
Earle Park
Yorkton
Melville
MacNutt, Calder, Kamsack
Canora
Russell
Arthur Berke
J. Galatote $E Dutt Dine
BM Conksbutt Forkton
Earle
Kiwanis District Convention Speaker to Visit Saskatoon
Delegates from 42 clubs will attend the 1954 Western Canada Kiwanis District convention in Saskatoon September 5 to 7 where J R Witthuhn will be a featured speaker. Witt huhn, Kiwanis International trustee, represents the parent body and hails from Milwaukee. Delegates travel from Russell Club to Geo A Alley Jas A Burgess and Harry E T Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Witthuen
Western Canada Kiwanis District
Saskatoon
Whitthuhn
Kiwanis International
Witthuhn
Milwaukee
Russell Club
Geo. A. Alley
Jas. A. Burgess
Harry E. T. Way
Council Moves to Lien In Relief and Hospital Accounts
Russell Town Council met August 26 with Mayor Mather presiding. The town solicitor will seek liens on properties owned by those in arrears for relief or hospital accounts. Accounts totaling 40 dollars were approved for payment and the September 9 meeting was postponed to September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Town
Mather
John Bach Cracknell Farmer Dies Suddenly
John Bach a Cracknell farmer aged 48 died suddenly at his Cracknell home on Sunday August 29 His funeral will be held Thursday September 2 at 2 o'clock at Inglis United Church He is survived by his wife one son Donald at home four daughters including Mrs Erwin Ziprick Roblin Mrs Deserts Mrs Jack Pritchard Winnipeg and Phyllis Montreal Also surviving are his mother four brothers and six sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis United Church
John Bach
Cracknell
Bach
Donald
Erwin Ziprick
Roblin
Deserts
Jack Pritchard
Winnipeg
Phyllis
Montreal
Eastern Star Members Farewelled At Tea Party
Eastern Star members held a tea in honor of two departing guests Mrs. J. Rothery of Russell and Mrs. Anne Morton of Langenburg. The event featured fall flowers and tea served from a lace table, with cups and saucers presented to each guest of honor. Attendees included visitors from Binscarth Langenburg Owatonna Inglis and nearby towns. Rothery will move to Churchill and Morton to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Foster
Eastern Star
J. Rothery
Russell
Anne Morton
Langenburg
E. W. Robertson
C. ©. Foster
W. G. Zwicker
RM. McMurray
G. Bicknell
C. Basler
Churchill
Mrs. Morton
Ottawa
Community mourns sudden death of Mr John Bach
The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. John Bach on Sunday morning. Our sympathy goes to Mrs. Bach and family. Welfare services will be held as usual and everybody is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denyes
John Bach
Bach
Gail Bridges
Winnipeg
Florence Setter
Russell
Geo. McLeod
Dand
Deloraine
J. J. Dunn
Dunn
Tim Dunn
Alwyn Coulter
Geo
School Debentures and Staffing Plans for New Town School
The School Board met on Monday August 30 to plan funding and staffing for a new school. They accepted Burns Bros. and Denton of Winnipeg offer to purchase 65000 debentures at 104. Teachers salaries are listed for multiple staff. A class stagger plan and title to adjacent lots were discussed. Tendering for a small building east of the school was authorized. D A Kinney to supervise new construction for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell School Board
Burns Bros. and
Denton
Winnipeg
D. A. Kinney
Captain Angus Boulton Receives Washington Promotion
Russell residents learn Capt. Angus G. Boulton 42 is promoted to executive officer at the Washington naval establishment. He becomes chief staff officer to the naval member of the Canadian joint staff in Washington and assistant naval attache, succeeding Capt. Groos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Angus G. Boulton
Boulton
Navy
Groos
Navy Establishment
Washington
Canadian Joint Staff
Landmark 1884 School Demolished at Russell Corner
The old Clee house at Westbourne and Memorial in Russell, built in 1884 as a school, was torn down this week after serving as a residence for five decades. Purchased by Mr. Cameron of Rochedale district, the frame building endured storms and a spring fire but yielded useful lumber. A new school opened in 1897 and the former structure was cut into two homes, one later moved south by Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Mrs. Clee, longtime occupant, died years ago.
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Clee
Westbourne
Memorial
3. Cameron
Rochedale Distrrict
Russell
H. Clee
Fet
Ted
Wit
Jim Craig
McLeod Visits Langbank Family Ties Highlight Sask Stop
McLeod visited Langbank on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Richard Grovenor. Mrs Grovenor is sister to Mrs Coulter. Jas McLeod of Langley Prairie British Columbia is visiting his brother Angus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod
Richard Grovenor
Langbank, Sask
Grovenor
Coulter
Jas. Mcleod
Langley, Prairie, B.C
Angus
High quality at horticultural show despite fewer exhibits
The Russell Horticultural Society show featured fewer entries yet strong quality with standout displays. Prizes went to Mrs. Gooda of Binscarth for overall points, while W. Schwalm, G. Ledingham, and D. Harrison earned top honors in vegetables and flowers. Exhibitors included Lyon of Binscarth and others presenting fruits, oats, blooms, and large gladioli, with many classes enumerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Horticultural Society
W. J. Boughen
Lyon
Binsearth
D. Harrison
Inglis
W. Schwalm
Diam
P. Gooda
W. C Honey
W. Skinner
Ledingham
M. Berg
Knowles
W. C. Honey
Mr. W. Skinner
Dahlia
Mr. B. Lyon
P. Soda
R. G. Ledingham
R.G
R. G.ledingham
Mrs. Knowles
Mrs. Gooda
Hp. Or
H.t
H. Sudbury
H. Gillespie
D.’ Harrison
Slow Down There See Beauty On The Road
A reflective piece urges travelers to reduce speed and notice nature’s beauty along highways and in towns. It notes the Russell horticultural show’s Memorial rink as a riot of color, yet enjoyed by only a few amid the busy pace and coffee breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Horticultural Society
Memorial
Early Birds on Farm Lay First Egg at Four Months
Hens on farmer Mervyn Stevens' property begin laying at four months and six days. The farmer calls it noteworthy, while observers joke about the hens getting cracking as a record or near-record achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Stevens
Mervyn
Main Street dust and traffic woes persist in town
Still a headache for officials, Main Street dust remains heavy and traffic volumes rise. Parallel parking is suggested to ease curb congestion, as plans for a Shell River Avenue parking lot progress slowly and the Good Roads department is urged to provide relief.
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Main Street
Main
Shell River Ave
Turtle soup served from Morris Didur’s catch
Morris Didur of the Queen's Hotel supplied a gourmet turtle dish after catching a 16-lb turtle near St. Lazare. The shell measured 12 inches and the catch reportedly found its way into Frank's soup pot. He asserts it was a real delicacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Didur
Queen’s Hotel
St. Lazare
Morris
Frank
Manitoba creameries sweep Central Canada butter awards
Manitoba creameries dominated the butter section at Ottawa's Central Canada Exhibition last week. Lundar and Rapid City creameries tied at 97.1 points for print exhibits, giving Manitoba 21 of 27 awards while the Russell Creamery posted 96.8 points in the same competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ottawa
Lundar
Rapid City
Russell Creamery
Highway Extension Extends South to Main Street South
The Department of Public Works funded extra work for E C Shepherd Construction. Highway No 483 extends south to the town edge, reaching the curve at Binscorth Russell. No current plans to extend west, so Russell Main Street will remain a through traffic link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
E. C. Shepherd Construction
Main Street
Binscorth-Russell
Russell Main Street
Collective Exhibit Of Home Grown Produce Displayed
A local display features vegetables and fruit grown by children and families led by Mrs M Berg and Mr Lyon. Items include vegetable marrow berries currants plums and assorted fruit, with plates and displays prepared by participants such as D Harrison Miss Marg Berg and Mrs L Glasman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harrison
Ms. Lyon
Mr. Lyon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agricultural Society
Kiwanis
Tention Speaker
Council
Cracknell Farmer
Minniska
Gus Boulton
Nias
Mrs Gooda
M Berg
D.harrison
Mrs. P. Goda
Mrs. P. Gooda
Miss Marg. Berg
Clem Robertson
R. G Ledingham
Clem’ Robertson
R. Ledingham
Bell Bros
Alice Schwalm
Miss Bryant
Mrs. M. Berg
Mrs. Goode
D Harrison
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