Memorial Rink Board Plans For Coming Season
Russell Community Memorial Rink officials meet to map plans for winter. Profit to date exceeds 1900 dollars since last December as coaching and recreation plans are discussed with the Chamber of Commerce. New ice access from basement planned and dressing rooms upgraded. caretaker applications due by October 6.
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Russell Community Memorial Rink
R. C. Smellie
G. E. Goodmanson
Goodmanson
Memorial Hall
Chamber of Commerce
W. E. Fenton
W. J. Patterson
J. McCulloch
R. Cowan
J. E. Forsyth
Russell
Alexander J Skinner Dies Sudden at 74 in Dropmore Valley
Alexander J Skinner died of a heart attack Sunday at his home in the Assiniboine valley east of Dropmore. Funeral Thursday with interment at Tummell cemetery. Born in Rose Hearty near Aberdeen Scotland 74 years ago, he came to Canada about 1895 settling in Dropmore district. He farmed near Asessippi and east of Dropmore, beloved of horses especially Clydesdales and saddle horses used for sale in Winnipeg and Eastern Canada. An avid sportsman and crack shot, he belonged to the Asessippi Rifle club. Survived by two brothers Dr Frank L and William. four sisters Mrs C Lewis Mrs Anne Robertson Mrs S Dugan and Mrs Richardson all of Dropmore district.
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Alexander J. Skinner
Assiniboine Valley
Dropmore
Tummell
Mr. Skinner
Rose Hearty
Aberdeen
Scotland
Canada
Asessippi
Winnipeg
Asessippi Rifle Club
Frank L
William
C. Lewis
Anne Robertson
S. Dugan
Richardson
Russell Public School girls reform Junior Red Cross unit
Room II under teacher Mrs. J. Billingsley reorganized the Junior Red Cross branch. Marilyn Fenton was elected president, Doreen Way secretary, and Terry Lazenby treasurer.
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Russell Public School
J. Billingsley
Red Cross
Marilyn Fenton
Doreen Way
Terry Lazenby
Knox United Church Service Schedule
Rev W I MacDonald presides at Knox United Church with Holy Communion at 11 00 Sunday October 1 Public Worship at 7 00 Church School at 12 00 Y P A at 8 00 Preparatory service at 8 30 Friday evening followed by a session meeting.
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Knox United Church
W. I MacDonald
Holy Communic
Church School
Y.P.A
Retailers Discuss Credit Situation in Manitoba Group Meeting
Group No 37 of the Manitoba Retail Merchants Association met at Elks Hall Russell with retailers from Foxwarren Binscorth Rossburn Silverton Inglis Shellmouth and Russell. Chas Shnider chaired with A G Smellie as secretary. Mrs W McLaughlin and Mr Halas attended from Winnipeg. Main topic was the worsening rural credit situation.
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Manitoba Retail Merchants’ Association
Elks’ Hall
Russell
Foxwarren
Binscorth
Rossburn
Silverton
Inglis
Shellmouth
Chas. Shnider
A. G. Smellie
W. McLaughlin
Manitoba Association
Halas
Hardware
Winnipeg
Class Promotions At Rally Service Knox United Church
Rally Day at Knox United Church featured a ceremony promoting Sunday School pupils to the next department. J E Forsyth led presentations of diplomas seals Bibles and prizes for perfect attendance by Marie Storey Ann Robertson and other pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
J. E. Forsyth
Louselle Leifer
Marie Storey
Ann Robertson
Four Generation Meet At Neepawa
Four generation gathering in Neepawa featured four month old Elizabeth Anne Williams meeting her great grandmother for the first time. The infant, child of Mr and Mrs W Williams of Harrowby, joined Mrs S Suddaby visiting from British Columbia and Mrs Charles Freed for the family reunion.
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Elizabeth Anne Williams
W. Williams
Harrowby
Neepawa
S. Suddaby
British Columbia
Charles Freed
Williams
Anne
Princess Elizabeth
Bonnie Prince Charles
Clarence House
London
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Russell Collegiate Student Council 1950-51 Officers Elected
The Russell Collegiate Student Council has elected its 1950-51 officers. Marion Brownlee serves as president, Frank Johnson as vice president, Irene Coulter as secretary, Roy Cusitar as treasurer, and Joan Leiter as literary convenor.
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Russell Collegiate
Marion Brownlee
Frank Johnson
Irene Coulter
Roy Cusitar
Joan Leiter
Cornerstone Laying Service at Inglis Church Milestone
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Inglis marked a milestone with a cornerstone laying on Sunday September 24 1950 Speaker Rev Dr G A Heimman Winnipeg Manitoba documents placed include Bible hymn book Luther's Catechism and congregation history The church aims to extend and renovate to serve 104 member families About 500 people attended 14 children were confirmed into adult membership
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Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
Inglis
G. A. Heimman
Winnipeg
Man
the Lutheran
Church Messenger
der Synodabate
Russell Banner
Freefield
Riding Mountain National Park
R. G. Sedo
Vanity Fair Midway To Feature At Rink Carnival
Elks and Legion present their annual Vanity Fair next Monday and Tuesday October 2 and 3 at Assell Memorial Rink. E J Casey Shows promise bigger attractions with a kiddie thrill lineup including bears monkeys ponies and a Ferris wheel. Free tickets win $10 attendance prizes. other tickets cost 15 cents and 2 for 28 cents with a chance to win a used car. Refreshments coffee and hamburgers, bingo indoor Ferris wheel jungle show and fifteen skill games fill the arena. local Elks and Legion members urged to help.
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Assell Memorial
Elks and Legion
E J. Casey
Elks Lodge
Canadian Legion Branch
Russell Sewing Club Organized
A Russell sewing club forms with two sections for first year courses led by Mrs Ivy Vinnell and Mrs Sandy Craig. Ten girls participate in the initial year. officers include President Wanda Worneski, Vice President Betty Kennedy, Secretary Anne Robertson. In the second half twelve girls join under leaders Mrs H McFall and Mrs Jim Craig with President Dorothy Ferguson, Vice President Dolores Wadell, Secretary Dolores Ross.
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Ivy Vinnell
Sandy Craig
Wanda —Worneski
Betty Kennedy
Anne Robertson
H. McFall
Jim Craig
Dorothy Ferguson
Dolores Wadell
Dolores Ross
Russell Creamery Wins Top Awards at Western Fair
Manitoba creameries won 68.4 per cent of first prizes in butter for June and July at the Western Fair in London Ontario. They also captured 64.8 per cent of total prizes. Russell Creamery took first in both June and July butter classes. Manitou Creamery had highest overall scores, and Glenella Creamery earned a special prize for the best finished box of creamery solids.
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Manitoba
London
Ont
Manitoba Dairy Branch
Manitoba Creameries
Russell Creamery
Manitou
Glenella Creamery
Sunday School Institute to Meet Here October 18
Knox Church hosts the 85S Institute on October 18 with a 4 30 worship service by the local Sunday School and a 9 30 closing public service led by Rev Mr Anderson of Binscarth assisted by Knox Junior Choir. Large attendance and helpful fellowship expected.
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Knox Church
Mr. Anderson
Binscarth
Knox
Anglican Church Notices in Russell and Shellmouth
Rev. C W J Salmon curate in charge at Christ Church Russell presides over choir practice Friday September 29 at 745 pm and morning prayer at 11 am Sunday October 1 with Sunday school at 1230 pm and evensong at 3 pm Mixed services also at St Cuthbert's Shellmouth Martins held daily at 1030 am October. Rev T Thurlow of Gilbert Plains to conduct services.
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Anglican
C. W. J. Salmon
Christ Church, Russell
St. Cuthbert’s Shellmouth
Martins
T. Thurlow
Gilbert Plains
Russell 1950 voters list shows 686 names, up 38
The 1950 voters list for the Town of Russell contains 686 electors, an increase of 38 from 1949. Electors are urged to inspect the list for errors or omissions and pursue corrections if found. Nomination day is Tuesday October 10 and election day follows ten days later if needed. Two councillors Frank Clement and Len Margetts and two trustees W E Fenton and Chas Adolphe complete their two-year terms this year.
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Russell
Frank Clement
Len Margetts
W. E. Fenton
Chas. Adolphe
Start of Duck Hunting Season Prompts Caution in Province
Friday marks the opening of the duck hunting season in this district with many hunters and abundant ducks expected. Officials urge all outdoorsmen to handle firearms with the utmost care to prevent accidents during the busy period.
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Novn
Weather Retains Glorious Autumn Tone This Week
The report notes a favorable autumn pattern persisting after a rough summer, with continued mild temperatures and sunshine. A brief disagreement hints the forecaster deserves no forgiveness for past misses, while the current outlook remains positive for outdoor plans.
Moon Eclipse Draws Crowd In Clear Night
On Monday between 9 and 10 pm a total lunar eclipse captivated most residents as Earth's shadow blocked the sun's rays. Astronomers timed the event to the minute while spectators enjoyed a warm, clear evening.
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Spooners
Minnedosa Names Municipal Doctor Dr G Graham
The Town of Minnedosa accepts Dr G. Graham as municipal doctor. A 1950 graduate of the Medical College of the University of Manitoba he is currently pursuing a postgraduate course in pediatrics. He is nephew of Dr and Mrs C C Graham and spent time here last year with Dr Brownlee.
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G. Graham
Minnedosa
Medical College
University of Manitoba
Graham
C. C. Graham
Brownlee
Vegetable Parade Report From Chester Cooke Farm
A slack fall yields a set of odd vegetables from Chester Cooke's farm described as monstrous and grotesque. The items resemble a three tone pitch fork and two interlocked deformed vans in a solemn, horror laden display.
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Chester Cooke
World Series Set as Yankees Meet Phillies Next Week
The mayor hints that the pennant race is tight and a dramatic upset could shift the World Series matchup. If unresolved, New York Yankees are slated to face Philadelphia Phillies in the series beginning next Wednesday.
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New York Yankees
Phillies
Philadelphia
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Clarence M. Nicholson
Willard Brewing
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Cornerstone
Karl Kuhn
Albert Kleebaum
Emil Zimmer
Robert Halvas
Ernest Fingas
Erwin Mack
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Paul Kleebaum
John Fingas
Albert Zimmer
Herbert Wildemann
Lawrence Kleebaum
Elsie Zimmer
Freda Borkofsky
Betty Fingas
Joan Fingas
Elizabeth Marschall
Donald Zimmer
Lawrence Bombeck
Erwin Hoehn
Marvin Seifert
Willis Kelebaum
Edward Kleebaum
Norman Wagner
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