Shortest Meeting On Record For Russell Chamber
The Russell Chamber of Commerce held perhaps the shortest meeting on record Friday evening, lasting under an hour with nineteen members present. Jack Dow reported 105 memberships signed to date while Bill discussed the Highway Department’s support to move No 4 nearer the town’s south end. Copplaman reviewed the chamber’s finances and a post mortem on the Farmers entertainment noted changes for future events. The sole new business was a spring clean up campaign with potential help from older public schools.
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Wiecoma Mary
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Jack Dow
Highway Department
Chamber
Ken Munro
Dave
Copplaman
Bonepfel
Heya
Canada Liberal meeting backs Harris Huston in campaign
A Liberal rally at Memorial Hall featured guest speaker Mr Bond who urged decisive leadership and ruled out NDP and Social Credit as future governing options. Harris Huston outlined Liberal policies with maps of past votes as 200 attendees asked questions during the session.
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Canada
Bond
NDP
Social Credit
Tory
Grits
General Motors
Ford Motor Company
Diefenbaker
Ling
Harris “Huston
Bend
Liberal Party
Marquette
J. A. Burgess
Area
Rossburn
Ed. Demkin
Manitoba Young Liberal Association
Mion
Maureen Fraser
Winipeg
Canada Barley Reserve in 1963 Western Canada
Canada sets up barley reserve in 1963 with aims to stabilize prices and supply in Western Canada. Government officials outline quotas and procurement plans affecting farmers, exporters, and grain markets across provinces.
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Canada
Western Canada
Speaker Says Tories Fulfilled Promises at Meeting
About 168 attendees heard a report on the Conservative government’s five year record and a Tory platform. James Doak QC of Viren called the party’s government the best ever while criticizing Liberal policies. Nick Mandziuk summarized Conservative achievements since 1997. No questions were raised. coffee and doughnuts followed.
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I Russell
Verne Roseski
James Doak
Viren
Doak
Canada
Maclean
Pinancial Post
Nick Mandziuk
Horticultural Convention Delegates Report and Plans
March meetings of local horticultural groups covered outdoor efforts, with Russell Horticultural Society praising the convention report by Dr Wolfe and Mrs George Bell. They discussed evergreen planting, a bedding plant sale on June 1, and gladioli corn orders for April. The Prairie Garden 1963 is available from the secretary, limited supply.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Wolfe
Seorge Bell
Norquay Bulng
Winnipeg
Council appoints new town officials and reports fire college attendance
Council votes on town appointments and fire lanes in block 119 plan 57. Mr. Ewart Mather reported on his attendance at the Fire Chiefs' College. Accounts totaling $1900.04 were approved for payment. Mayor J A Burgess spoke at both meetings with full council in attendance.
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Ewart Mather
J. A. Burgess
General Course To Be Offered At MPC
Parents and students of Grade IX are informed a general course will be offered to Grade X at Major Pratt Collegiate next fall. Principal and staff will meet this evening to discuss eligibility, reasons, and practicality with parents. Emphasis on practical money, banking, home ownership, and financing. A practical use of chemicals and physics would comprise the science course.
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Pratt
North
Americas
Manitoba
Russell
Pelly Trail
Arnold Minish
Pratt Collegiate
Regular Meeting Report From W L Russell Women’s Institute
The Russell Women’s Institute met at Mrs J Burgess on March 28. A brief report by Mrs Stevens covered the district board meeting of March 25. The group raised $8 500 from book sales last year and plans to provide two table centres for the WI. Books out of print may be obtained by contacting Mrs E A Rich at 23 Niagara St Winnipeg 1H. Messages about disposing of Christmas cards were sent to the United Nations Office at 223 Curry Bldg Winnipeg.
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Russell Women's Institute
J. ‘Burgess
E. A. Rich
Niagara St
Winnipeg
Stevens
Kieper
Manitoba Legislature Health Debate and Nuclear Dialogue
The session features vigorous health estimates from Dr. Johnson amid sharp opposition critiques led by Liberal Larry Desjardins and NDP Paulley. Keith Alexander (Con Roblin) delivers a pivotal defense of Canada’s nuclear posture while calls grow for reform of the Election Act to curb ballot disputes and voter apathy. The chamber, tense yet dignified, approaches its sixth week as debates widen to include sewage lagoon concerns and formal courtesy praised by North Dakota’s Karl Fitch.
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Geng Jetson
Gill
Johnson
Russ Paulley
Jining
Keith Alexander
Con. Roblin
NDP
Canada
USA
Alexanders
North Dakota
Karl Fitch
Fargo
Fie
Manitoba
Teachers Convene During Easter Week in Winnipeg
The Manitoba Teachers' Society hosts its 44th annual general meeting April 15 to 17 at the Marlborough Hotel with principal R J Cochrane as president. A banquet features Ross Munro of the Winnipeg Tribune on the newspaper role in public education. The Manitoba Educational Association holds its 58th convention April 16 to 18 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel, chaired by Elsie Gauer with 22 speakers. A joint luncheon with both societies will feature Dr Brock Chisholm, former World Federation for Mental Health president, speaking on wealth and health.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Marlborough Hotel
R. J. Cochrane
Kelvin High School
Ed Bitor
Winnipeg Tribune
Ross Munro
The
Manitoba Educational Association
Royal Alex
World Federation For Mental Health
Brock Chisholm
Occar
Mosaic Tile Demo and Town Canvassing Efforts Highlight Meeting
Funds were allocated to Festival Board for program advertising and five dollars to the Film Council. Cancer canvass material reached nine rows supervising a town segment. The group debated seeking CGLT assistance while Mrs Wheatley demonstrated mosaic tile artistry and many antiques were shown. A lunch was provided by Mire Burgess and Mrs Coch rane. Gillespie offered peace.
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Festival Board
The
Film Council
CGLT
Wheatley
Mire
Burgess
Cochrane
Gillespie
Russell Adopts Summer Hours and Political Debate Spark
Community notes report Russell will revert to summer schedule with doors open until 9 p.m. and a busy week ahead. The town discusses a political ad from the Progressive Conservative Association amid debates on Canada US relations and education costs. Easter Seals fundraising and care for handicapped children highlighted with appeals for donations. The education column notes tax increases and potential new courses at Major Pratt Collegiate.
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Council
MPC
W.L
Paulley
Tike
Deg
Pheeth Coan
VTE Canadian
Progressive Conservative Association
House of Commons
United States
Mr. Diefenbaker
Society For Crippled Children
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