Frank Keller Captures Top Event At Spiel
Frank Keller wins the top event at the Russell Men’s Annual Trophy Bonspiel opening with results across multiple events. First place finishers include Bert Marshall Inglis and Orest Smyeniuk Rossburn with Clarence Klimack Russell. honours also go to Merchants Trophy winner Allen Bezo Inglis and Citizens Trophy winner George Harris Esterhazy. Mixed division led by Alvin Miller. color TV prize to Leo Bethamett Silverton. club thanks donors and volunteers for a successful 1973 conspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkway Co-op
Bert Marshall
Inglis
Orest Smyeniuk
Rossburn
Clarence Klimack
Russell
Jim Zitariuk
Langenburg
Allen Bezo
Derek Bezo
Don Adolphe
Murray Bradshaw
Binscarth
George Harris
Esterhazy
Dune Wowk
Vern Coulter
Binsearth
Russell Banner Bakery
Calder
United Grain Growers Ltd
Club Chamions
Steve Kowalyshen
Hen Jackson
Jim Lungal
Alvin Miller
Hazel Miller
Shorty Gray
Joyce Gray
Leo Bethamett
Silverton
Russell Curling Club
The Lady from Maxim's at Russell Memorial Hall
A Paris surgeon wakes to find a drunken visitor in his bed in the Gay Nineties comedy The Lady from Maxim's. The Russell Amateur Dramatic Society presents the show with Beth Naylor gowns Joyce Lazaruk sets and songs. Performances are Thursday 12 and Friday 13 April with advance tickets from society members and Dale's Men's Wear.
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Paris
Russell Memorial Hall
Dales
Beth Naylor
Joyce Lazaruk
Maxim
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Inglis 4-H Stitchers Hold Achievement Night
Inglis Hapgy Stitchers held their Achievement Night on April 6 1973 at 8 00 pm in the Inglis Junior High Auditorium. Mrs Joan Clement judged the projects during the day and a knit sale plus bake sale supported by each family raised funds. The club thanks the audience leaders and the Russell Banner for publishing their reports free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglis Hapgy
Inglis Junior High
Joan Clement
Russell Banner
Julie Beischer
Schools Open To End Of June Minister letter
The Pelly urau school division board met Monday April 2. Minutes from the last meeting were adopted. A minister of education letter advised that exemptions from attendance should end and schools stay open through June. Regulations allow non teaching days for testing, admin tasks and final reports. The board approved the Russell and Rossburn Elementary exchange program for grade six students with a Winnipeg school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly Urau
Minister of Education
Russell
Rossburn
Thisrogram
Winnipeg
Ross Graham Heads Russell Golfers
Ross Graham led Russell golfers after the annual meeting at the Curling Club room last Wednesday. Directors reported a revenue decline due to disrupted play from new grass greens construction, with costs including a fear of $15,000. Plans to study grass green fee schedules from neighboring clubs aim to set local rates, while emphasis was placed on permanent club house staff. Vi Laing won the ladies club championship, and Ross Graham claimed the men’s title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Curling Club
Frank Bily
Curse
Vi Laing
Harold Clement
Ross Graham
Royal Purple ladies attend district meet at Swan River
Twenty one Russell Lodge No. 152 Onder of Royal Purple members journeyed to Swan River on April 8 with a bus crew. District Deputy Betty Riddell of Swan River presided as Royal Ladies showcased sports. Swan River won the history book, while Russell captured the Merna Gray proficiency trophy for ritual and floor work. Attendees from Russell included Virgina Adolphe, Mabel MacDonald, Enid Wishart, Verna Page, Audrey Ferguson, Pat Jones, Grace Wilson, Barbara Dow, Spike Kieper, Shirley Dunn, Marion Wilson, Enid Parasuik, Orpha Yankoski, Jean Langford, Vera Kearns, Margaret Robinson, Doreen Halwas, Beverly Lange, Margaret Parker, Madeline Henschel, and Emily Kier.
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Tne
Swan River
Russell
Merna Gray
Royal
Virgina Adolphe
Mabel MacDonald
Enid Wishart
Verna Page
Audrey Ferguson
Pat Jones
Grace Wilson
Barbara Dow
Spike Kieper
Shirley Dunn
Marion Wilson
Enid Parasuik
Orpha Yankoski
Jean ‘Langford
Vera Kearns
Margaret Robinson
Ap Out Town Ram Victory Night in Russell
Apologies to Mr ana mars and ray Wilson for being missed at Ram's Victory Night in Russell this Saturday at Elks Hall 9 30 p m Keynotes provide music Tickets from Rams executive Spotless Drycleaners Bob McMurray Russell Banner. Fire last Thursday destroyed the hotel during renovations. owner at another location. little saved. Fire brigade also fought a small kitchen fire at a restaurant with minor damage. Also, Russell Amateur Dramatic Society presents The Lady From Maxim's at Pacalat Memorial Hall nightly at 8:00 p.m.
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Ana Mars
Ray Wilson
Ram
Russell
Elks Hall
Rams
Bob McMurray
Russell Banner
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Pacalat Memorial Hall
First Lady Guest at Russell Toastmasters Meeting
Russell Toastmasters welcomed Miss Laurie Tibbatts of Binscarth as its first lady guest at a regular meeting. Laurie delivered an engaging speech about her adventures as a cook. The evening featured three fighting speeches while members urged local spending, tourism development, and action on the Manitoba Water Supply Board’s high water costs in Russell. Barry Abbott won Best Speaker Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana
Russell Toastmaster's Club
Laurie ‘Tibbatts
Binscarth
Laurie
Russ Jones
Lake of the Prairies
Change
Ken
Barry Abbott
Manitoba Water Supply Board
Russell
Barry
Canada
Ware
Manitoba
Veterinary Clinic Feasibility Discussed in Regional Meeting
A meeting of Russell Rice Silver Creek Rossburn and Bistie on April 3 discussed establishing a veterinary clinic in the area. Dr Jack McPhedran was cited as a potential founder, and a steering committee was formed to approach municipalities for support. St Lazare representatives emphasized urgent need for veterinary services and pledged ongoing commitment to the clinic plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rice
Silver Creek
Rossburn
Bistie
Jack McPhedran
St. Lazare
Welwyn Co-Op Holds Annual Meeting in 1973
Welwyn co operative association Limited held its Annual Meeting at Welwyn Community Hall on March 28 1973 with about 35 members and visitors. Archie Cochrane of Binscarth Manitoba was named to chair the meeting. The financial statement showed savings of 5701 and net savings of 18152 for 1972. General repayments to members totaled 14379 and payments to those who left the area retired or estates 44730. Accounts receivable at year end 1972 rose. A Federated Co operative equity policy change allowed a 10 percent repurchase of member share capital. Three directors were elected for three years, with H D Wilson retiring as President. Murdoch R James Fred A Webster were re elected and Harry J Bayless named director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welwyn Co-Operative Association Limited
Welwyn
United Church Women
Archie Cochrane
Binscarth
Manitoba
Ating
H. D. Wilson
Murdoch R. James
Fred A Webster
Harry J. Bayless
Festival Highlights at Binscarth Music and Folk Festival
The festival at Binscarth April 24 to 27 features a Workshop at 9 30 am focusing on illustration process and procedure to involve students in discussion and address technical problems from pieces performed. Brass woodwind and percussion players of all ages are urged to attend. A Yamaha Studio Grand piano will be in use in exchange for festival program advertising. Pamphlets on International Music Camp and Neepawa Holiday Festival of the Arts will be available in the Legion Lounge. Plan to attend multiple sessions.
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Binscarth
Yamaha ‘Studio
Yamaha
Legion Lounge
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Frank Keller
Dave Wondrasek
Churchwridge
Ray Pettinger
Bill Burnett
Sio
Pete Semotivk
Larry Keller
Jack Mushumanski
Len Henschel
Roy Whitmer
Ski Alvin Miller
Shorry Gilead
Tony Kiez
Clarence Kiimack
Glen Jackson
S Russell Gok
And
Country Club
R.P
Russell Lodge No
Onder
Royal Purple
Betty Riddell
Welwyn Co-Op
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