Elks Plan Big 2 Car 0 Raffle at Memorial Rink
The Elks prepare for a charity 2 Car 0 event at Memorial Rink next Thursday September 20 with 20 games starting 6 20 pm doors open 7 30 pm. Dauphin Beverages supply Coca Cola cases and Beaver Lumber provides planks while Neepawa Lions Club aids to speed play. Prizes include Chevrolet and Ford cars plus furniture wrist watch movie camera shotgun bicycle luggage suit silverware and a power lawn mower with $100 cash reward for advance ticket buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memrial
The
Elks
Dauphin Beverages
Beaver Lumber Co
Neepawa Lions Club
Chevrolet
Ford
Elks’ Lodge
Dad Finds Train Fares Cheaper By The Dozen
Stephenaus Boudewyn and his wife plus ten of their twelve children rode the CNR Super Continental from Winnipeg to Victoria. Family used the railway's family fare plan averaging about 1805 per person, paying full fare for the father, half fare for the wife and five children over 12, a quarter fare for four under 12, and one child, aged four, traveled free. The Boudewyns, from Holland, settled near St Eustache Manitoba two years ago and are now joining two older sons in Victoria.
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Stephenaus Boudewyn
Canadian National Railways
CNR
Winnipeg
Victoria
Boudewyn
Holland
St. Eustache
Man
Blood Donations Drop In Summer Months
In Manitoba blood supplies fall in July and August as clinics see fewer donors. The Winnipeg AAS hit 92 percent of its goal while other areas reached only 60 percent, forcing rationing and postponed surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uly
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Bert Wishart Passes. Funeral Friday in Russell
Bert Wishart dies after years of poor health. Born in Russell in 1901 he lived there his whole life, farming just east of town. Funeral service set for Knox United Church Russell on Friday September 14 at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Knox United Church
Wishart
Joseph Wishart
Town
Lithium drives Manitoba lithium district growth and mills
Manitoba’s lithium region near Lac du Bonnet and Cat Lake sees major development with Violamac Montgory and Lithium Corporation of Canada exploring over 12 million tons of ore. Roads power lines and an all weather Cat Lake route expand access while a new processing plant and potential $5 million outlay loom. ore shipped to England for testing of a new leaching method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Violamac
Montgory
Lithium Corporation of Canada
Canada
Quebec
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba-Ontario
Manitoba Power Commission
Cat Lake
San Antonio
Bissett
Bird Lake
Bernie Lake
Bird River
England
J. “Andy
Easton
Boosters Detail Northern Trip Across Canada Us Border
A report by 83 boosters led by George L. Pitcher of Liberal Kansas recounts a trip through North Dakota and Manitoba into Canada. They describe customs at the border, road conditions, and economic notes in towns from Westhope to Bakers Narrows, praising highway 83’s reach and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea
Meney
Great Plains
Association
George L. Pitcher
Liberal
Kansas
Walter Lamaster
Perryton
Texas
Walter Prahi
Murdo
South Dakota
Flim Flon
Russell
Manitoba
Westhope
Alvin Nield
Merde Thompson
Melita
Man
Canada No. 3
J.B. Penner
Max Saura
Pipestone
Virden
Miniota
Foxwarren
Binsearth
Fare Dec Sanderson
The
Russell Banner
George Allen
Frank Clement
A. G. Smellie
Bob Smellie
Smellie
Roblin
Dr. Large
Chamber of Commerce
Nield Bros Take Over North Star Garage Here
Final arrangements were made on Monday for Nield Bros Auto Service to take over the North Star garage in Russell. The firm also operates at Virden Melita and Elgin. Andy Nield of Virden is arranging install and may move here with family. New staff include Red Von Bargen as sales manager and Frank O Main as service manager.
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Nield Bros. Auto Service
North Star
Russell
Virden
Melita
Elgin
Andy Nield
Red” von Bargen
Frank O ‘ Main
Funeral Service Held Monday For Mrs Naylor
Mars. Margaret Alexinas Naylor widow of William Naylor died at Sacred Heart hospital on September 6 at 77. Funeral service was at Knox United Church led by Rev G F Denyes with interment in Russell cemetery. Former Miss Brooks of Tummel and married in 1916 to William Naylor who died last May. Survived by sons George of Russell Gordon of South Burnaby BC and daughters Beth of Russell and Margaret of Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Margaret Alexinas Naylor
William Naylor
Sacred Heart ‘Hospital
Knox United Church
G. F. Denyes
Russell Cemetery
Russell
Gordon
South Burnaby
Beth
Ard Russell
Margaret
Portage la Prairie
Hobby Group Plans Tree Planting At Historic Site
The Wol verine Hobby and Historical Society met at United Church basement on September 3 with Mrs F C Dafoe as chair. Members from Spy Hill Gerald Marchwell Hazelelitte discussed planting six trees at the Red River Cart site on No 5 Highway and social activities after a Fort Ellis trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine Hobby & Historical Society
United Church
F.C. Dafoe
Spy
Fort Ellis
Flin Flon visit highlights northern transport route
Report notes a sock of campsites and cabins, mountain road last 15 miles, abundant taxis on road, travel by boat and plane, reaching Flin Flon population 14000. Hudson Bay Smelting and Mining Company anchors town, snowfall 112 inches, moose common, notable locals listed, trip includes radio interview and flights over Beaver Lake, strong hotel and service infrastructure along the highway.
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Flin Flon
Hudson Bay Smelting and Mining Company
Swan River
Mr. Capper
Beaver Lake
Flin Fion
Canada
Prominent Manitoba Livestock Man Dies Suddenly
John H. Connor livestock commissioner for Manitoba died suddenly in Winnipeg on September 5. A noted figure in Canadian livestock circles, he advised on exhibits and parades at Toronto and provincial fairs, served as secretary of the Manitoba Clydesdale Club, and chaired two day agriculture faculty jubilee celebrations. Survived by his widow Mary, three sons Richard Hamilton Robert Kenneth, and his father Henry Conner with brothers Allan and William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
John H. Connor
Manitoba
Canada
Manitoba Hereford Association
Watson Dunn
Joseph Dunn
Robert Stewart
Connor
Toronto Royal
Toronto
Conner
Manitoba Cyldesdale Club
Faculty
of Agriculture
Deloraine
Man
University of Manitoba
Dauphin
RCAF
Bomber Command
Provincial Livestock Branch
Mary
Richard
Hamilton
Robert
Kenneth
Henry Conner
Allan
William
National Forestry Meet At Winnipeg
The National Forestry Meet will be held at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg from September 17 to 19 with about 150 delegates from 50 national organizations. Eastern delegates arrive Sunday evening on the Canadian National Railways Super Continental, western delegates Monday morning. Principal speakers include Hon. Jean Lesage A C Price M J Foley Lowell Besley James A Vance. The conference aims to promote forest importance to Canada economy and forestry management and conservation. forests account for more than a third of exports. Co sponsors are Engineering Institute of Canada Canadian Chamber of Commerce Canadian Institute of Forestry and Canadian Forestry Association.
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Winnipeg
Fort Garry
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Super Continental
Ame
Jean Lesage
Northern Affairs
The
Engineering Institute, of of Canada
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Institute of Forestry
Canadian Forestry Association
Cheques Casnea Total in Canadian Clearing Centres January 1956
Canadian clearing centres processed cashier cheques totaling 15.07 billion dollars in January 1956, up 21 percent from January 1955. The rise reflects stronger banking activity and liquidity across major institutions.
Important meeting to reorganize Russell Film Council
The Russell Film Council invites all interested to an important meeting at Russell Collegiate next Wednesday September 19 at 8 pm. The agenda includes reorganization and urgent business such as selling the projector, with Mr. McLeod from the provincial board and Mr. Gray of the National Film Board expected to attend to discuss joining the Federation for a winter film block. Representatives from local organizations are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Collegiate
Russell Film Council
McLeod
Gray
National Film Board
Russell Tops District in Crop Yield Estimates
The department of agriculture reports the district wide crop estimates with Russell leading in wheat at 28, oats 46, barley 32, flax 12, and fall rye 15. Only one other of thirteen districts nears these figures as harvest weather is hoped to improve to align closely with the estimates.
Back to Capistrano: Swallows Leave for Winter Journey
Mr Clarke reports swallows that nest near his buildings have left for their winter migration. No action yet on the local hockey front. expects the same season with a coach and players once the rink is ready for practice.
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Capistrano
Hocky Front
Dropmore community notes from a September gathering
Local greetings celebrate long life and new births as families and friends share news from Dropmore. Items include Mrs A Robertson turning 92, birth announcements for John Alan Robertson and Donald Bradley, and visits by Winnipeg and Inglis residents. Rally Day service planned at Dropmore United Church.
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A. Robertson
Harold King
Mervyn Lewis
Winnipeg
R. J. Lewis
F. Parmentier
Marilyn
Vancouver
B.C
Betty
Edith Johnson
Kent
England
Dropmore United Church
Mary Pyott
Business College
Dauphin
B. Pyott
Dropmore
Irene Robb
Bill Peters
Bethel Mission Church
Burke McNeill
Roblin Hospital
Castleavery Ladies’ Club
Jessie Anderson
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Elks’ Big
Bert Wishart
Benito
H. H. Cornish
Earl Scales
Rotary Club
Bowsman
Birch River
Mafeking
Dawson Lake
Red Deer River
Pas
H. F. Bickle
C. of C
Cranberry Portage
Bakers Narrows
Nield Bros
North Star Garage
Mrs. Naylor
National Forestry Meet
Myggieth
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