Registration At Russell School Sets New Record
Russell School opened last Thursday for the fall term with a record registration of 224 pupils as classes begin. Public school enrollment totals 182, with Grade IX to XII counts and primary rooms, noting a rise from earlier years. A former Russell resident, John Curtis Stewart, died in Calgary after an undetermined mishap near Airdrie, with RCMP investigating a possible fall from a train. funeral plans pending. He leaves a sister Mrs. M. Coulter and brother Fred Stewart.
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John Curtis Stewart
Russell
Calgary
CPR
Airdrie
Alta
RCMP
Calgary Edmonton
Stewart
Teck
McRostie
B.C
M. Coulter
Fred Stewart
Portage la Prairie
Russell School
Marilyn Penonzek
Rodney Titian
Glenda Genaille
Sandra Pettitt
Walter Weir
Joan Halwas
Conrad Man
Donald Shipp
Daleen Webber
Jean Vencharuk
Wayne Glasman
Helen Rubeniuk
Jene McFall
Purdy to Speak at Russell Chamber Dinner
Guest speaker Herb A Purdy prairie representative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will address the Russell Chamber of Commerce at a dinner in Queen's Hotel on Wednesday September 14 at 7 pm. A limited number of tickets remain and inquiries go to Herb Rutar at The Banner office.
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A. Purdy
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Herb. A. Purdy
Prairie
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Queen's Hotel
Herb
Rutar
Ban Rer
Police Fine For Not Dimming Headlights
A local driver was fined $10 and costs in police court last Wednesday evening after failing to dim headlights when approaching another vehicle. The Russell RCMP detachment laid the charge and Magis trate Lauman imposed the fine. The law requires drivers to dim lights not less than 1500 feet before meeting oncoming traffic and to keep them dim until past. Authorities promise strict enforcement on highways.
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Russell Detachment Rcmp
Lauman
Cummings Family Holds Reunion Here
The Smellie home hosted a large family gathering with Mrs. Smellie’s siblings joining except Mrs. Kent of Vancouver. Guests included Gordon and Jean Cummings and Gordon Jr of Detroit, Wm. Cumming family from Sioux Lookout and Winnipeg, and relatives from Hamiota Saltcoats Flin Flon and Winnipeg.
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A. G. Smellie
Barley Entries Surpass 1948 in National Contest
Despite widespread drought prairie conditions the 1949 National Barley Contest sees 982 entries from the western division, up 20 from last year. Saskatchewan contributes 443 entries, Manitoba 329, and Alberta 150, with Saskatchewan’s northeast area yielding a record entry. In 1948 there were 912 entries with 278 from Alberta, 341 Manitoba, and 293 Saskatchewan, and that year featured two competitions for commercial barley and pure seed growers.
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Prairie West
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Boys and Girls Club Organization Outlined
J E Rorsyth district agricultural representative outlined the work of his department in organizing junior clubs. He spoke to the Kiwanis Club about support from firms and urged greater parental and community interest in agriculture and home education. He praised Manitoba Kiwanis clubs for promoting public speaking among junior members.
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J.E. Rorsyth
Istrict Agricultural
Kiwanis Club
Manitoba Kiwanis Clubs
Bible Society Films Shown At Christ Church Tonight
Special films will be shown at Christ Church in conjunction with a meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Rev. McKinney, secretary of the society, 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
Western provinces set judging for carload entry
The notice calls for a minimum carload entry of 1,867 bushels from each contestant, with judging to be conducted by an interprovincial board drawn from the three western provinces, likely in late December.
Senator Old CNE Fan Still Running Strong at 88
The veteran Senator Henry A. Mullins celebrated his 88th birthday and recalled a life in cattle trade and politics. Born in England, he moved to Lindsay Canada at age 10, rode the western cattle trail for four decades, and claims to have shipped 12,000 head to Europe. He attended the CNE, recalling old friends and meeting Tom Mix, and plans to return to the Senate after this year’s session.
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Henry A. Mullins
Montreal
Toronto
Europe
Canada
Lindsay
Eglinton
CNE
Tom Mix
Funeral Today for Dauphin Editor William Marsh
William Marsh 68 editor and owner of the Dauphin Herald died at his home early Monday. Funeral service set for Thursday afternoon with Herb Rutar of The Banner attending from here.
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William Marsh
The
Dauphin Herald
Herb. Rutar
Mr. Marsh
Banner
Wedding at St Andrews Wesley in Vancouver
Betty Irene Jackson and Walter Stanley Rennison wed at St Andrews Wesley Vancouver on Saturday August 27 at 8 p mRev George Turpin officiated The bride wore a white satin gown with lace yoke veil silk net and bouquet The groom’s cousin Don Russell served as best man After signing the register Miss Barbara Gwyther sang Through the Years A reception followed at De Graaf Studios and a toast was given by Uncle S E Taylor The couple plan to honeymoon then reside in Courtney with many telegrams of congratulations received from distant friends and relatives
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St Andrews Wesley
Vancouver
Betty Irene
Wm. Jackson
W. 1St Ave
Walter Stanley Rennison
Walter Rennison
Courtenay
George Turpin
Norma Melvin
Don Russell
Charles Rennison
Fred Wright
Barbara Gwyther
de Graaf
8. E. Taylor
Courtney
Nova Scotia
Mrs. Rennison
Jack Wilson Awarded 3rd Year Scholarship
Jack Wilson receives a $390 000 scholarship from the Brewers and Hotelkeepers Association after completing his third year of law at the University of Manitoba summer course. He will begin his fourth and final year with classes starting September 12 at the university.
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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 Portagels Prairie hospital. Funeral services were held Monday with burial in Shoal Lake cemetery. A. G. Smellie pallbearer. Born Bath England he came to Russell in 1895 with Barnardo youths then moved to Shoal Lake and worked for Smellie Bros Co creamery until retirement in 1944.
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Charles J. Ruddick
Shoal Lake
Portagels Prairie Hospital
A. G. Smellie
Mr. Ruddick
Bath
England
Russell
Barnardo
Smellie Bros. & Co. Creamery
Manitoba Creameries Dominate CNE Awards
Manitoba creameries swept top prizes at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Morden creamery earned silver for butter and another silver for high scoring butter July or August make, while Winkler creamery took two silver medals for Butter of June make and in the print class. Manitoba total prizes led with 549 percent. Alberta 5.3 percent. Ontario 82 percent. Quebec 11.6 percent. Russell creamery ranked among first prize group in section 1 for one take.
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Manitoba
Toronto
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Morden
Winkler Creamery
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Russell Creamery
Inglis News Highlights Community Visits And Upcoming Services
Inglis residents report visits from Miss Christena Robin of Winnipeg and Fraser Robin of Newdale while Maine Robin stays hosted by parents in Inglis. Local Doings note recent visitors, teaching assignments, hospital stays, and upcoming United Church events including a Thanksgiving service September 18 and Rally Day September 25 led by Sunday School teachers.
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Christena
Maine Robin
Winnipeg
Fraser Robin
Newdale
Man
Mra
Robin
Ray Henderson
Manitoba Telephone Fang
Warren
M. Henderson
Jack Gibson
Minnedosa
Jas Jackson
W. Rothwell
United Church
Inglis
Elgin
Harvey
Catherine Jackson
Tuxedo School
Pete Craig
Sacred Heart Hospital
Irene Adams
Labor Day in the Parts Prompts Work at Home and Fields
The holiday was a day of labor for the great majority in these Parts and while business places were closed in town Monday, many spent the day in the harvest fields or catching up on odd jobs around the home.
Police Court: Fines For Not Dimming Car Lights
A police court item warns motorists to dim headlights when approaching on highways and in town driving. Fines are levied for failure to dim lights to avoid glare and ensure safety.
Perfect Hand in Cribbage Tosses 29 at Robelin
George Kelso and Mrs. Kelso played cribbage at Robelin when a missing five appeared on the cut. The combination of three fives and a jack with the cut card gave Kelso a perfect 29 hand, a rare scoring feat in cribbage.
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George Kelso
Robelin
Mrs. Kelso
Modernized Hillbilly Jamboree Draws Crowd From All Regions
A modernized Southern troupe appeared at the Hillbilly Jamboree Monday evening drawing large crowds who wished the old originals could have been present. The event showcased a blend of familiar style with contemporary twists, entertaining attendees and highlighting regional musical heritage.
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Aotes
Apple Day Set by Elks for October 1
The Elks schedule their annual Apple Day for Saturday October 1 with lodge members selling hot wares on the streets.
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The
Elks
Glenboro Jaycees Honour Goodmanson At Transfer
The Glenboro junior board of trade hosted a party at C Hall's home for G Goodmanson of the Royal Bank staff who is being transferred to Russell. A gift was presented by Charley Hall the board’s president.
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Glenboro
Junior Board of Trade
C. Hall
G. Goodmanson
Royal Bank
Russell
Goodmanson
Charley Hall
Free freight on grain proposed for dry areas
A proposal seeks extension of free freight on seed and feed shipments to drought zones in Saskatchewan and Alberta. The North-West Line Elevators Association asked the Dominion Minister of Agriculture to continue freight assistance from the head of the Great Lakes to Eastern feeders, a program the Dominion Government has funded since 1941.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Minister of Agriculture
North-West Line Elevators Association
Dominion
Great Lakes
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