Registration At Russell School Sets New Record
Russell School opened for the fall term with 224 pupils registered and classes under way. The high school shows a dip with 72 students, 11 fewer than last year, while public school enrollment totals 182 in various grades. Former Russell resident John Curtis Stewart died in Calgary hospital after a mishap near Airdrie. RCMP investigate possible fall from a Calgary Edmonton train. He leaves a sister Mrs M Coulter of Russell and brother Fred Stewart of Portage la Prairie. The body is being returned to Russell for funeral arrangements.
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John Curtis Stewart
Russell
Calgary
CPR
Airdrie
Alta
RCMP
Calgary Edmonton
Stewart
Teck
McRostie
M. Coulter
Fred Stewart
Portage la Prairie
Russell School
Marilyn Penonzek
Rodney Titian
Glenda Genaille
Sandra Pettitt
Walter Weir
Joan Halvas
Conrad Man
Donald Shipp
Dareen Webber
Jean Vencharuk
Wayne Glasman
Helen Rubeniuk
Tene McFall
Purdy to Speak at Russell Chamber Dinner
H A Purdy Canadian Chamber of Commerce prairie representative will address the Russell Chamber of Commerce at a dinner at the Queen's Hotel on Wednesday September 14 at 7 pm. Tickets are limited and contact Herb Rutar at The Banner office to secure.
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H. A. Purdy
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Herb. A. Purdy
Prairie
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Queen's Hotel
Herb. Rutar
Police Check On Glaring Drivers
A local driver paid a $10 fine and costs after failing to dim headlights when approaching another vehicle. Russell RCMP laid the charge and Magister Lauman imposed the fine. Police say drivers must dim lights at least 1500 feet before meeting another car and keep them dim until passed. They will enforce this law on highways.
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Russell Detachment Rcmp
Lauman
Cummings Family Reunion Held At Smellie Home
The Smellie home hosted a large Cummings family reunion with siblings and spouses gathering last week. Attendees included Gordon and Jean Cummings with Gordon Jr of Detroit and several Winnipeg and Ontario relatives, while Mrs. Kent of Vancouver was absent.
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A G. Smellie
Smellie
Kent
Vancouver
Gordon Cummings
Jean
Gordon
Detroit
Mich
Wm. Cumming
Sioux Lookout
Ont
E. W. Johnson
Winnipeg
Margaret Cumming
Barley Entries Rise in 1949 National Contest
Despite drought across the prairie west the western division entries total 982 up 20 from 1948. Saskatchewan supplies 443 entries, Manitoba 329, Alberta 150. Alberta districts hit by drought may have kept a record lower. In 1948 entries totaled 912 with 278 Alberta, 341 Manitoba, 293 Saskatchewan, and two separate competitions for commercial barley and pure seed that year.
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Prairie West
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Boys and Girls Club Organization Talk At Kiwanis Meeting
J E Forsyth district agricultural representative spoke to the Kiwanis Club on organizing junior clubs and the department’s work. He praised firm support and urged greater parental and community involvement in agricultural and home education, noting Manitoba Kiwanis clubs promote junior public speaking.
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J. E. Forsyth
Bible Society Films To Be Shown Tonight
Special films will be shown at Christ Church in conjunction with a British and Foreign Bible Society meeting. Rev. McKinney, secretary, will be guest speaker. All are invited to attend at 8 o clock.
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Christ Church
British and Foreign Bible Society
McKinney
Society
Jack Wilson Wins Third Year Scholarship Award
Jack Wilson has been awarded a $350 scholarship by the Brewers' and Hotelkeepers' Association after completing his third year at the University of Manitoba summer course. He prepares to begin his fourth and final year with classes starting September 12.
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Brewers’ and Hotelkeepers’ Association
Jack Wilson
University of Manitoba
Jack
University
Barnardo Boy Buried At Shoal Lake Monday
Charles J. Ruddick 75 of Shoal Lake died Saturday at Portage la Prairie hospital. Funeral services were held Monday with burial in Shoal Lake cemetery. Born Bath England he came to Russell in 1895 with Barnardo youths and later lived in Shoal Lake. He worked for Smellie Bros Co creamery until retirement in 1944.
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Charles J. Ruddick
Shoal Lake
Portage la Prairie
A. G. Smellie
Mr. Ruddick
Bath
England
Russell
Barnardo
Smellie Bros. & Co. Breamery
Deficit Entry Demand in Interprovincial Contest Judging
The notice calls for a minimum carload entry of 1,667 bushels from each contestant. An interprovincial board of judges from the three western provinces will oversee the judging, with the event likely held in late December.
Senator Old CNE Fan Looks Back At Long Career
Senator Henry A. Mullins, 88, recalls cattle shipments to Montreal in 1879 and Europe, his Westward ranching years, and a Senate career begun in 1935 under Prime Minister Bennett. He plans a quiet 88th birthday at the Ex, reflecting on earlier days in Lindsay and Southern Alberta.
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CNE
Henry A. Mullins
Montreal
Toronto
Europe
Canada
Lindsay
Tve
Tom Mix
Winnipeg
Alberta
Senate
House of Commons
Manitoba
Russell
R. B. Bennett
Funeral Today For Dauphin Editor William Marsh
William Marsh editor and owner of the Dauphin Herald died at his home early Monday morning at age 68. A funeral service is set for Thursday afternoon with Herb Autar, a former employee now with The Banner, attending from here.
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William Marsh
The
Dauphin Herald
Herb. Autar
Mr. Warsh
Banner
Wedding of Hennison and Jackson at St Andrews Wesley
Betty Irene Jackson and Walter Stanley Rennison wed at St Andrews Wesley in Vancouver on Saturday August 27 at 8 p.m. Rev George Turpin officiated, with Miss Norma Melvin as bridesmaid and Don Russell as best man. Guests sent congratulations from across the country as the couple planned to reside in Courtenay after a honeymoon in the Okanagan.
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Hennison-Jackson
St. Andrews Wesley
Vancouver
Betty Irene
Wm. Jackson
W. 1St Ave
Walter Stanley Rennison
Walter Rennison
Courtenay
B.C
George Turpin
Norma Melvin
Don Russell
Charles Rennison
Fred Wright
Barbara Gwyther
de Graaf Studios
S. E Taylor
Okanagan
Courtney
Nova Scotia
Mrs.ennison
Manitoba creameries sweep at CNE with top awards
Manitoba creameries dominate the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto with top prizes. The Morden creamery won silver cups for the highest scoring creamery butter and silver medal for the highest scoring butter in July or August. Winkler gained two silver medals for Butter of June make and print class. Across Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, Manitoba led with the largest share of first prizes and total prizes.
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Manitoba
Toronto
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Morden
Winkler Creamery
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Russell Creamery
Inglis News Highlights Community Events
Inglis residents share long weekend visits with relatives in Manitoba and Manitoba ties. Upcoming events include a Thanksgiving Service September 18 and Rally Day on September 25 at Inglis United Church with teachers and Junior choir. Local notes mention travels, teaching appointments, hospital stays, epidemics, and farewells including Merle Richardson bound for Victoria Nursing College.
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Christena
Marion Robin
Winnipeg
Fraser Robin
Newdale
Man
A. Robin
Asessippi
Ray Henderson
Manitoba Telephone Gang
Warren
M. Henderson
Jack Gibson
Minnedosa
Jas. Jackson
W. Rothwell
United Church
Inglis
Harvey Munson
Elgin
Harvey
Catherine Jackson
Tuxedo School
Pete Graig
Sacred Heart Hospital
Irene Adams
Northwestern Bible School
Labor Day in Town and Fields
The holiday marked by widespread work in harvest areas and home chores as most businesses closed and residents spent the day in rural fields or on household tasks.
Dim Those Lights Warns Drivers on Highway Courtesy
A police court item this week notes fines imposed for failing to dim headlights when nearing another vehicle on the highway, with the rule applying to town driving as well.
Perfect Hand at Rob Lin Cribbage Match
George Kelso scored a perfect 29 hand during cribbage with Mrs. Kelso at Rob lin after discarding and a cut five matching the jack for the final point.
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George Kelso
Roblin
Mrs. Kelso
Modernized troupe at Hillbilly Jamboree echoes originals
A modernized version of the well known southern troupe appeared at the Hillbilly Jamboree Monday evening. Reporters note the group’s performance drew strong finishes and, in tone and style, reminded attendees of the famed early era, though the original stars were absent.
Apple Day Set by Elks For October First Sale
The Elks lodge announced Apple Day to be held on Saturday October 1 with members on the streets selling their fresh apples.
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The
Elks
Glenboro Jaycees Fete Funds Goodmanson Transfer
The Glenboro junior board of trade held a party at C Hall's home to honor G Goodmanson of the Royal Bank staff who has been transferred to Russell. Mr Goodmanson received a gift as presentation was made by Charley Hall, president of the junior board.
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Glenboro
Junior Board of Trade
C. Hall
G. Goodmanson
Royal Bank
Russell
Goodmanson
Charley Hall
Pree freight on grain proposed for dry areas
The North-West Line Elevators Association proposed extending free freight shipments of seed and feed into drought areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Since 1941 the Dominion Government has subsidized grain freight from the Great Lakes to Eastern feeders and from Alberta to British Columbia feeders, totaling $125,000,000.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Great Lakes
British Columbia
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Bible Society
Mt West
Atte Aerts End
Funeral Today
Dauphin Editor
A M. Hansen
Fork River
Margaret Sucnarason
Margaret
Merle Richardson
Inglis Young People’s Society
Victoria
Merle
Jubilee Hospital
A. E. McLennan
Shirley Briggs
Frickson
Pred Briggs
Jaycees Fete Goodmanson
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