District Breeders Dominate Brandon Winter Fair Awards
The Russell Curling Club held its annual meeting with about thirty members and elected D W McCaig to lead the club for 1968 59 assisted by K C Reavie Logie Johnson with officers including Tom Smart Dunc Wowk and Frank Schoentag. At Brandon Winter Fair Banner County cattlemen swept major prizes with Glasman and Sons winning senior and junior champion bulls and reserve titles while Watson Dunn and Son captured most Hereford championships including the supreme bull. The Dunns sold eight bulls averaging 931 per head and showcased strong Hereford entries from E and W Dunn and others. A new exhibitor Jimmy Heise entered his first Brandon showing purebred cattle and aims for future champion ribbons. Grain prizes also highlighted Russell area farming success with several second place wins in oats and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rnsell Curling Club
Elu
D. WF. McCaig
K. C. Reavie
Logie Johnson
Tom Smart
Dunc Wowk
Frank Schoentag
Ross Ki
Manitoba Curling Asseet
Booth
Russell Fair
Lyle Schwalm
Roy Whitmer
Wilbert Schwalm
Banner County
Brandon
C. E. Glasman and Sons
Glasman
Alwyn Coulter
Silverton
Loyal “Campbell
Reston
Alwyn
Watson Dunn and Son
Hereford
Bob Stewart
Manitoba
W. Dunn
Watson Cochrane
Woodhouse Bros
Binscarth
Jimmy
Russell
Father
Willis
Tom
North Building tender to start for Manitoba government complex
Public works minister R D Robertson announced tenders are being tabulated for a two storey L shaped reinforced concrete brick and glass government building in the north Manitoba administrative centre. The ground floor will house Public Works and Treasury branches while the second floor will care for Health and Agriculture departments and related offices. A tourist information office and exhibits will be featured and a board room and rest rooms will be provided. The design follows 1965 provincial mechanical standards and is expected to meet federal safety expectations. Potential federal agency deference may influence first year checks and driving safety requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Robertson
Treasury Branch
Mines Branch
Municipal Commissioner and Game and Fish Laboratories
Health Department
Agricultural Department
Isbor
Robertson
Provincial Reports At Last HS Meeting
One Home & School Association meeting was held on Tuesday March 25 with 32 signed the register. The bake sale earned 57 dollars and 25 cents. Delegates reported on the provincial convention in Winnipeg including speeches by Mrs. Taylor Dominion president and Roy Markham. The group discussed a school boy patrol and resolutions favoring vocational guidance nurses’ certificates and free university education. The next meeting will cover musical education with several numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell Home & School Association
Home & School
Winnipeg
Roy Markham
Conention
Taylor
Markham
R. C. Smellie
Department of Education
Bill Kieper
Endcliffe Weekend News and Easter Travel Roundup
Winnipeg visitors and local residents share Easter plans and weekend visits. Notables include Edna Liske of Winnipeg at her Endcliffe home, Doris Liske and Arthur Brendt of Vernon staying for Easter, Simms of Foxwarren visiting Pagan and Rae of Grandview visiting family, and Regina trips with Xen McFarlane. Bud Morrison of Shellmouth works on the Endcliffe track. Diprick heads to Winnipeg. Wileman visits Roblin. Pitts of Melville and Giles of Prince Albert are homeward. George Anderson of Ontario visits Zimmer family. Hermes of Soo Lake visits relatives. McKane of Winnipeg and Kuzmicki host guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endcliffe
Edna Liske
Winnipeg
Frank Roraga
Doris Liske
Arthur Brendt
Vernon
B.C
Arthur Simms
Foxwarren
Frank Rae
Grandview
Wiseman
Regina
Wilf . Giles
Prince Albert
George Pitts
Melville
Jim Hodgson
Burt Carr
George Anderson
Ontario
Laurence Zimmer
Walred Hermes
Soo Lake
Rudolph Nem
Norman McKane
Kuzmicki
Dr W C Lockhart to Speak at Knox United Church
United College principal Dr W C Lockhart will be guest speaker at Knox United Church on April 13 during the morning service. He will discuss the college building expansion program and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lockhart
United College
Knox United Church
Lockhart
Winnipeg
Local Notices and Social Details from Silverton
Gavin Coulter returns home on Sunday while Mrs Evans hosts weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Robertson and several Winnipeg visitors. Family visits, church planning, and Missionary Society activities fill the week with talk of Overseas Relief and upcoming Presbyterial delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Coulter
N. Evans
B. Evans
Evans
Robertson
J. Rutherford
Hedons
United College
R. White
Portage
R. Corley
Blair
Medicine Hat
Norman Moffatt
RCAF
Greenwood
N.S
W. Fraser
Winnipeg
E. Fraser
Boundary League Trophy Presented to Yorkton Millers
Hockey fans flocked to Melville for the Yorkton Kenora game Monday night to witness the Boundary League trophy presentation to the Yorkton Millers in a ceremonial event after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville
New Club Cabe Opens With Festive Reopening
The New Club Cabe cafe opened Tuesday afternoon with hosts Mark Soon J and Jackie Lee welcoming about 500 guests between 2 and 5 pm. Free coffee and doughnuts were offered to adults while children received Revels. The old establishment became a bright space with a coffee bar for nine stools, nine booths, a candy showcase, and updated fixtures, including plate glass windows and a new stair heating unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lub Cafe
Mark Soon J
Jackie Lee
Russell
Russell Ellis Band Presents Friday Variety Concert
Russell Ellis Band offers a variety program at Memorial Hall this Friday at 8 pm. vocal numbers by Betty Kennedy and Father Larrabee, a reading by Judy Kieper, instrumental solos and quartets, and a comedy item by Allan Strike. Majorettes will add color to the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ellis
Memorial Hall
Betty Kennedy
Father Larrabee
Judy Kieper
Allan Strike
First Paving Tenders For 1958 Ave Opened
The first paving tenders of the 1958 road-building season were opened last week. Low bidder for the Grand Beach road stretch was Benjamin Brothers Ltd. at 334,310 dollars. March tenders totalled 258,000 dollars for gravelling, clearing, and other projects across Manitoba routes including Transcona-Anola, Simonhouse-Wekusko, and No. 10 highway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munneval Puone
Ac He and Reece
Sevabeetty
Grand Beach Road
No. 4
Steadcomer
R.dobertson
Benjamin Brothers Ltd
Transcona-Anola
Simonhouse-Wekusko
No. 68
Riverton
C. C. Anderson
Thor Parson
W. H. Reynolds
Wekusko
Snow Lake
Simonhouse
Glen Rapson
Joseph Preadville
Roblin
San Clara Corner
Lucas Construction Ltd
Transcona
Anola
Miller cap wins league trophy in close championship game
President Mr Logie Smellie presented the league trophy to Captain Vic Kreiswetz of the Millers. The trophy was presented to the league by Nestor Mandryk of Swan River. Yorkton Miers are deadlocked with Kenora in the western semi finals of the Intermediate A. Each has won one game with one tied. The fourth game was at Melville last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logie Smellie
Vic Kreiswetz
The
Millers
Nestor Mandryk
Swan River
Yorkton Miers
Kenora
Melville
Russell Clean Plan Aimed At Sidewalks And Dust
Weekly street work with hydrant water to curb dust and improve town appearance. Trash cans to be installed to collect waste paper, encouraging residents to use receptacles and remind others to keep Russell clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Meeting on proposed feed mill for district farmers
Farmers are invited to a district meeting to discuss operating a feed mill and its feasibility in this area. Attendance is urged and assistance in providing lunch after the session is requested.
Easter Parade Attracts Visitors And Churchgoers
Pleasant Easter weekend weather drew many visitors to town and large congregations attended Good Friday and Easter Sunday services across the churches. At the annual merchants' meeting in Olympia Hall Melville on March 26 Mac Nutt Creamery won a shield for the highest butter score in Yorkton district. The Red Cross drive aims for $1000, with districts reporting progress and hopes to top the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Annua Ou
Olympia Hall
Melville
MacNutt Creamery
Yorkton
Red Cross
Old Prairie Home Notes Unearthed in Farmhouse Debris
At the Peddie farm near Elgin and Clarence Wishart, a Montreal Weekly Witness from September 9, 1885 was found. The page shows patent medicine ads and market reports with prices for Wheat No 2, oats, barley, potatoes, butter and eggs, reflecting late 19th century trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddie
Town
Elgin
Clarence Wishart
Montreal Weekly Witness
Toronto
Local fastball group to form league at Memorial Arena
Local enthusiasts plan a meeting Monday April 14 at 7 30 pm in the Memorial Arena waiting room to organize a fastball league for the coming season. All interested from Russell and nearby districts are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Arena
Russell
National Wild Life Week Observed Across Canada and U S
Premier Douglas Campucci urged Manitobans to join Canada and the United States in renewing commitment to wildlife conservation as National Wild Life Week runs April 6 to 12. The observance honors naturalist Jack Miner whose birthday falls April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Campucci
Campbell
U.S
Jack Miner
States
Canada
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doug. McCaig
Russell Curling Club
Felix Mushumanski
C. L. Mushumanski
A. Cochrane
Binearth
Bailey
Alvin Preier
Man
North Building
Nave
God
Swanis Club
J. Rush
CPR
Mrs. A. Coulter
Vic Ferguson
Watt Cochrane
W. A. Keating
Lyle
Gerald
Doris Cochrane
Ken Mathison
Hamiota
W. M. Cochrane
W. Keating
Winona
Keating
Silverton Wms
Russ Coulter
W. Ferguson
E. A. Keating
Yorkton Millers
Cabe
Reece
Ahr
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