Russell Banner News Roundup and Local Openings
Interior work at the new post office on North Main nears completion with mail facilities slated to open in early May. Harvey Pitts returns to manage Russell Hardware. Terry Vickers joins The Russell Banner staff from The Enterprise. A juvenile was apprehended after a previous wine theft from a local liquor shipment. Johnnie Lawrence’s golf school travels April 20 to 22 with limited registrations. The Esterhazy three day donspiel crowned the Lyle Schwalm rink trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeen Ee
North Main
Harvey Pitts
Russell Hardware
Russell
Terry Vickers
Russell Banner
Johnnie Lawrence
Clear Lake Pro
Doug McCaig
Lyle Schwalm
Kurt Zimmer
Tony Kiez
Ron Orth
Alice Schwalm
Pelly Trail School Board Adopts Near Two Million Budget
The Pelly Trail board approved a tentative budget around 1.83 million with a 2 million reading, setting a 65 year driver age limit for September 1968 and requiring medical exams funded by drivers. They also discussed insurance, buses, and the selling of Millwood School to the Millwood Community Club for 1 dollar plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly
Winnipeg
Michalyshyn
Shust
MTS
Pelly Trail Board
Ann
Millwood
Millwood Community Club
Langford
Pelly Trail
Bradshaw
Tibbatts
Major
Finance Board
Department of Education
Special Services
Fouillard
Pelly ‘Trail
Ppihat
Minish
Hille
Funeral service for 99 year old Charles Johnson in Binscarth
Charles Johnson aged 99 passed away at Brandon General Hospital on April 2 1968 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday April 5 at 2 30 PM from Knox United Church Binscarth with interment in Binscarth Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Charles Johnson
Brandon General Hospital
Knox United Church
Binscarth Cemetery
Tests Keep Local Air Cadets Busy
Winnipeg reports F S Glasman scored 74 percent on an Air Cadet flying scholarship test and placed 16th of 60. he attends Winnipeg events this weekend before a selection board. WO2 Graham Galatiuk also goes to Winnipeg for possible entry to the senior leaders course or an exchange visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
F/S. Greave Glasman
WO2
Graham Galatiuk
Cfb Camp Borden
Ontario
Us.a
Israel
Richard Trinder
Colin Trinder
Berry Jackson
Warren’ Goodmanson
Claire Beischer
Ron Jackson
Jim Self
Larry Self
David Bowley
Doug Davidson
Claire Fin Pas
Gordon Fleury
Ken
Fred Thompson
Richard
Thom
Jim Woods
Teg- Ser
Oe Des Seewes
Solfers Organize For 1968 Season
Golf club members gathered at Biks hall for the Rus sell Golf Club annual meeting led by President R Frank Clement. Officers and committees outlined plans, noted good club standing and debt outlook, and discussed a golf school, cart storage, and new expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biks’ Hall
Russell Golf Club
R. Frank Clement
Langenburg
Ways and Means
Slough
Ken Reavie
Don Thompson
George Laing
Roy Wahls
Bess Loney
Marj. Brown
Margaret Robinson
Bonspiel Finals Slated For Saturday Night
Curling finals are set for Saturday night with 68 rinks in the field for the fifth annual trophy bonspiel. The event features 31 local teams, delays due to round-the-clock draws, and top contenders from Inglis, Russell, and Swan River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Binwearth
Inglis
Rom "Rosturn
Langenburg
Churchbridge
Esterhazy
Marchwell
Swanfiver
Shellmouth
Foxwarren
Angusville
Manttouwadge
Onlario
Queen's Hotel
Dunds Fren
Marchyrell
O. Tete
Daff
Frank Keller
Jack Wilson
G.O 'Haris
Boterhesy
Bar Frieze
Ab Marlatt
Swan Ri
Jim Wood
Harvey Kearns
Derete Bezo
Inalls
Doug Joiner
Tom Jackson
George Bicknell
Welly Davidson
John Russin
Hubert Archer
Matt Thickett
Andy McFadden
Jim Eshelby
Skip Hubert
Mani Touwalge
Percy ‘Switzer
H. Kavaliauskas
J. Trusgnach
T. M
Louis Falkevitch
Bob Burton
Fred Kamarous
Joe
Mullally
Campbell Connor
Ab Marratt
Swan River
Fred Graves
Poece
65 and Over Curlers Wind Up Season
Gillespie Veterans club wrapped up a strong curling season with three sheets in use. Bill Burnett's Binscarth rink went undefeated in round robin play, while George Bicknell's aggregation finished second with one loss. Birthday tributes were paid to Burnett Robins on March milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie Veterans Club
Bill Burnett
Binscarth
George Bicknell
Hese Vet van Curlers
Ie Tuesson
Evey
Doone
Tom Robinson
Cy ‘Tibbatts
R. Loney
Tom Jackson
Burnett
Welly Davidson
Gillespie
Binscacth
G Chapman Heads Manitoba Chambers
St James lawyer George E. Chapman elected president of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce for 1968 69. He succeeds Norman Bergman of Brandon. Elected vice presidents are G W Snider Portage la Prairie A Brian Campbell Thompson J D Grant Winnipeg and David Blake Selkirk. The convention in Brandon March 27 28 included awards and remarks on chamber service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James
George E. Chapman
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Norman
Bergman
Brandon
G. W. Snider
Portage la Prairie
A. Brian Campbell
Thompson
J. D. Grant
Winnipeg
David Blake
Selkirk
Chamber of Commerce
St. James Chamber
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Execu
Chamber awards salute to prominent Manitoba figures
The outgoing president presented Nomen Bergman of Brandon for his contribution to the chamber movement over the past year. A special merit award went to G. A. Thordarson of Amaranth for services to his charter and to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres- Ment
Nomen "Bergman
T. R. Smith
Brandon
G. A. Thordarson
Amaranth
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Chamber Keeps Liquor Store in Place at North Main
Chamber members at the March meeting opposed moving the liquor store to the new post office building. A motion passed to write the Liquor Commission and inform M LA Clement. President Harold Clement announced plans for the Financing of Tomorrow panel on April 17 and discussed Manitoba and Parkland Development matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lour
North Main
Chamber of Commerce
Liquor Commission
RS. Clement
M.la
Harold Clement
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Brandon
Clement
Art Kinney
Parkland Development Group
Swan River Valley
Riding Mountain Park
Town Buys Used Garbage Truck For Collection
Town council purchases a closed-in garbage collection truck for 2100 of 5224.08 dollars paid at last Thursday's meeting. Mayor Burgess presided with all councillors in attendance while the town advertises for an operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Burgess
Mirs P Chipelski Heads Russell Hospital Aid
The February meeting of the Community Hospital Aid elected officers led by President Mrs P Chipelski and officers including vice presidents Mrs B Wagner and Mrs W Kurbis, secretary Mrs W U hryniuk, and treasurer Mrs R Ray. A knitted baby outfit was given to Mrs Oscar Weir as the first new year’s baby. 1967 plans focus on equipment for the operating and blood pressure monitoring room with fundraisers such as Seed Sale, tag day, and Centennial cook books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Hospital Aid
P. Chipelski
8. Wagner
W. Kurbis
W. Uhryniuk
R. Ray
P. Pacey
L. Pettitt
T. Ja Vra
Oscar Weir
Mary Coey
Russell
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Board
Rus Sell
Pratt Colegiate
Nancy Greene
Rossland
B.C. Giel
TNS
Solfers
Tom Smart
Jack Drever
Bill Uhryniuk
Bill Lawson
W. Burke Garnett
Stan Yankoid
Harry Way
Shellmouth Reservoir
Roblin
Peter Leitch
G. Chapman
Chambers
Chamber
Wally Brad
Wally Wolfe
Wayne Hollier
Mirs. P. Chipelski Heads
Russell Hospital Aid
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