Town of Russell discusses water supply plan
At an informal meeting Town Council and residents heard public health engineer T H Leckie from the Department of Health and Public Welfare Winnipeg outline findings from inspections of springs and wells northeast of town. He favored deep wells as the best economical source, noted soft water needing little treatment, and estimated 75 000 gallons daily for growth with a disposal plant possible due to westward slope. He urged further investigation and engagement of a consultant engineer with Manitoba waterworks experience.
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Russell
T. H. Leckie
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Winnipeg
Leckie
Mrs Carl Ziprick Head of Large Canadian Family
Mrs. Carl Ziprick of the Russell district, aged 93, heads a large family with twelve children of whom eight survive. The third generation includes 73 grandchildren and the fourth 71 great grandchildren. Her husband died two years ago at 87 and she lives with daughter Mrs. Louis Borkofsky. born in the old country, they have been Canadian citizens for over 50 years.
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Carl Ziprick
Russell
Ziprick
Louis Borkofsky
Old Country
Canada
Preparing For The Revised Standard Version Of The Bible
An introductory piece on the need for the New Revised Standard Version. It notes language changes since the King James Bible, the Koine Greek basis, and examples of mistranslations. It urges readers to buy a copy, with copies sold at Dockstores and church headquarters.
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John the Baptist
Goodspeed
Weymouth
Moff
Canterbury
the Standard Bible Committee
Jesus
Jordan
The
Russell School Board weighs adding room and teacher
With enrollment at Russell School rising, the board led by chairman W. Fenton is considering adding a new classroom and hiring another teacher. No definite plan exists yet, but a decision is expected soon.
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Russell School
W. Fenton
Woodstock Community Club Purchases School Site
Woodstock Community Club bought the Woodstock School and site from RM of Russell for 300.00, to be tax free. Joy Makers Club of Millwood bought lot 26 plan 7790 for 1.00, tax free. Tax sale set for December 9. Transfer of 5000 from Reserve Fund approved. Court revision moved to October 28. An oil boiler furnace was approved for rural municipality. One Harrowby lot sold to L Gladson for 15.00 cash plus transfer costs.
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Woodstock Community Club
Woodstock
RM. of Russell
Joy Makers Club
Millwood
No. 4
Harrowby
L. Gladson
Extension Service Promotes 4-H Clubs in Russell Area
The Manitoba Extension Service urges formation of calf and clothing 4-H clubs in rural districts. Each club needs eight members, close-by meeting spots, and an active adult leader with parental support. Local Agricultural Representatives will assist in organizing new clubs to build youth leadership in Agriculture and Homemaking.
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Canada
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Russell
Simple Toys Reward Children With Simple Delights
The article notes that simple toys delight youngsters, as costly complex items often amuse adults more than kids. It suggests small boxes old pans spoons and sand play provide hours of safe, satisfying fun for children of all ages. It also says dolls and soft animals appeal to both girls and boys and are less frustrating than intricate toys.
Contestant Signups Open for Amateur Nite Enlistment
Interested participants are invited to contact Mrs. W. J. Westwood for details on joining the amateur nite lineup. Information covers entry requirements and submission procedures for potential contestants.
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W. J. Westwood
Grand Officers Visit Eastern Star Chapter
Grand Officers visit the Russell Chapter of the Eastern Star to honor visiting dignitaries. Worthy Grand Matron Martha Jeske of Winnipeg and other guests attended a decorated dinner, with corsages and gladioli baskets. Mrs. Ruby Needham presided at a later meeting with remarks from Miss Jesse and a luncheon for guests.
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Russell Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Martha Jeske
Winnipeg
Rota Rae
Martha Kinnon
Neepawa
Jessie Whitmer
Russell
Irs
May Robertson
Masonic Temple
Ledinghams
Ruby Needham
Jesse
Carman
Birtle
Roblin
Mona Cross
Mrs. Needham
Souris
Street Maintenance Discussion At Russell Council Meeting
Russell town council considered spring street maintenance and the use of a Provincial Control Grader to scarify and maintain streets weekly. The secretary was directed to contact Mr L M Blackman for feasibility. Accounts totaling 482.30 were approved. councillors Burgess Cross Margetts and Clement attended.
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Russell
L. M. Blackman
Burgess
Cross
Margetts
Clement
Teachers' Convention Opens October Ninth At Russell School
The Inter-Mountain Inspectorate hosts its 16th annual convention October 9 and 10 at Russell School. Over 100 teachers are expected to attend to discuss teaching issues. Mr S M Spidell of Inglis will preside.
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Inter-Mountain Inspectorate
Russell School
S. M. Spidell
Inglis
Marion Keating Honored At Bridal Shower
Marion Keating was honored at a bridal shower in her honor at Silverton Hall on Tuesday September 9. The hall was decorated with flowers as she arrived and received a corsage from Mrs Merna McLeod. Her mother Mrs E Keating also received a corsage from Mrs E Fraser. Mrs D Cochrane played the wedding march as Marion was escorted to the place of honor. Tea and coffee were served by Mrs J A Haistock and Mrs Bill Anderson.
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Marion Keating
Silverton Hall
Merna McLeod
E. Keating
E. Fraser
D. Cochrane
Marion
J. A. Haistock
Russell
Bill Anderson
Russell Wins Football Opener From Inglis
Russell high school dominated Inglis in a 6-0 season opener on September 15. Quarterback Jim Patterson scored the lone TD on an end run in the second quarter and added a late-point kick. Listed lineups include Inglis players Murray Liske Willis Kleebaum and others, with Russell names Patterson Korowski Wishart Coulter Cochrane Geith Berg Honey Cartwright Eshelby Murdoch Robinson.
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Russell
Russell High School
Inglis High School
Jim Patterson
Patterson
Inglis
Murray Liske
Willis Kleebaum
Bob Burroughs
Gordon Gibson
Garry Gabor
Marvin Seifert
Clarence Bezo
Alvin Nunenberg
James Bulbuck
Julien Lueyshen
Jack Armstrong
Bob Baynton
Ron Glasman
Stan Korowski
Ken Fett
Chester Wishart
Barrie Coulter
Jack Cochrane
Arnold Geith
Glen Berg
Bill Honey
Allan Cartwright
Bob Eshelby
Keith Murdoch
Alan Robinson
Vanity Fair Gala Planned in Russell Memorial Rink
Committees from the Russell branch of the Legion and the BPO have prepared for a two night gala on September 22 and 23 at Russell Memorial Rink. The program features games of chance and skill, kiddie rides, and refreshments.
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Russell
the Legion
BPO
Vanity Fair
Russell Memorial Rink
WEDDINGS GLORIA BOWER AND DONALD KEATING MARRIED
A September 5 ceremony at Holy Trinity Church Killarney united Miss Gloria M Bower daughter of Rev and Mrs J C Bower with Rev Donald R Keating son of Mr and Mrs Earle Keating of Silverton The bride wore a blue nylon dress with pink roses and was given in marriage by the rector's warden R E Olver The couple's reception followed at the rectory They will reside in Lynn Lake after a wedding trip to Clear Lake Winnipeg and Brandon
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R. E. Olver
Elizabeth Kittringham
Gladstone
Jack
Homewood
E. Keating
United Church
Silverton
Earle Keating
Marion Keating
Charlie Keatin
Ross Knox Crescent
Kensington Presbyterian Church
Montreal
Adrienne Sawyer
Dane H. Ross
Ross
Alvin Thomas Setter
George Maurice Setter
Rivers, Man
Setter
Clifton J. Mackay
John G. Ringwood
Simon G. Stein
Muscatine
Iowa
Kenneth Howard Darling
Gloria Just
Charles Hayward
Jack Gelineau
Chas. Hayward
Harold Brewald
Brussels
Ritz-Carlton
Russell
Wm. Setter
Save the Children tag day to aid homeless children
A British Save the Children Fund report cites over five million homeless children in West Germany and urges local support. Russell residents can help via a tag day on Saturday September 20 with committees from the Chamber of Commerce Legion and Women’s Institute assisting. The report notes thousands born or raised in refugee camps and urges generous donations.
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Save the Children
West Germany
Save the Children Fund
Germany
Russell and
Chamber of Commerce
The
Legion
Women’s Institute
Legion Auxiliary
Bs.cf
Local News Roundup From Angusville and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs E Loftie of Nipawin Sask met neighbours in Angusville on Sept 7 en route to Ontario. New residents Mr and Mrs Andrew Bellows move into the Grain Growers house after six years in Hyas where he served as secretary treasurer. Mrs Goldie Forrest and Anne visited Melita relatives for the weekend. Roads are under repair and rain fell. The Wowk family visited Endeavor to see son Mervyn working at Searle Elevator. Mervyn teamed with Taras Luba earlier this summer. The Halak family visited Sandy Lake relatives where a damaging storm lashed the area last Friday. Mrs Turnbull spent days in Russell. A P Clark was taken ill and driven home by Stan Siwak. Janice Forrest has won the $100 Kullberg Memorial entrance scholarship at Brandon College.
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E. Loftie
Vivian Man
Nipawin
Sask
Lechowicz
G. Forrest
Ontario
Andrew Bellows
Iris
Terry
Hyas
Bellows
Goldie Forrest
Anne
Melita
Bert Hersign
Bill Wowk
Endeavor
Mervyn
Searle
Taras Luba
Nick Halak
Theo Wasylenko
Sandy Lake
Turnbull
Russell
A. P. Clark
Royal Motors
Stan Siwak
Neepawa
A. P
Janice Forrest
Kullberg
Janice
Brandon College
Local visitors and funeral gatherings across the district
Millwood Mr and Mrs S Riches and C Drummond spent the weekend at Carberry. Mr and Mrs T Betz and children of Llydminster were weekend visitors in the district while en route from Winnipeg to attend the funeral of Mrs Betz's mother. Mr and Mrs R Self and Albert visited relatives at Spy All on Sunday.
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Manitoba
Mather
W. G. Zwicker
Union York
Julius Bower
Walter R. Bowie
Ernest Scott
Community Club
Extension Service
Eastern Star Chapter
Teachers’ Convention
Bill Dunn
Bill
A. Astbury
Angusville
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