Town Council Sets 1964 Tax Rate and Water Budget
The council approves a 1964 tax structure totaling 30 mills for school and general purposes, with a 2.1 rise in school rates bringing the annual levy to 1591 and an overall tax increase. Waterworks budget totals 38,096.29 with receipts 22,000 from sales and a levy of 6,501.43. expenditures include debenture payments 22,704.12 and capital purchases 7,000.00. Public notices and assessment appeals are published and payments approved for 1,512.46.
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Pelly Trail
Panel Discussion On Consolidation Sees Community Input
A local panel discussion on consolidation features Mrs. B Reichmuth, Jack Wilson, a district official, and the mayor. The session covered taxation grants and education to keep mill rates down. Question period sparked applause before adjournment with coffee served.
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B. Reichmuth
Jack Wilson
Wustee
J. A
Park Proposed For Shellmouth Dam
Manitoba government plans a 35 million dollar parks program as part of a Semtenniel contribution. Hon. Sterling Lyon announces two major park expansions, including a 500 acre water area and a 9300 acre Birds Hill feature near the Red River Floodway, to boost outdoor recreation in a growing province.
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Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Mines and Natural Resources
Asinoine
Assiniboine
Shell River Valley
Birds Hill
Red River
Lyon
Shellmouth
Sanitebe
Cubs Parade Circle at Central School
Thirtynine Cubs gathered at the Central School on April 9 for roll call and parade. Billy led with the Lord's Prayer while John Kieper performed the Grand How in their Sixes formation.
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Central School
Billy
John Kieper
Silvert on travels and community notices in Russsel
Mr Henry Dyck visited Brandon and Moseley on Tuesday and attended the 4 Sewing Clubs in Russell. Marcivel was guest of Pat Coutter. Mrs Coutter visited Mrs Robert Scot and Mrs Rutherford in Minnedosa. Mr and Mrs Chas Mean attended in Winnip e s for several days. Tack was at a stag party in Elke Hall Rus Thursday. Friday Mr and Mrs Stan visited Lavern. Public Health Nurse to attend cancer prevention event in the hall. watch for date.
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Henry Dyck
Brandon and
Motresty
Russell
Marcivel
Pat Couter
M . Coutter
Robert
Rutherford
Mir
Chas
Officers Installed At C W L Annual Meeting
The CWL held its annual meeting in the church basement with 15 members present. Father Larrabee opened with the league prayer and congratulated the group on their past year’s work while noting fundraising events and home teaching of vocations.
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C.w.le Russell
Important Meeting For Horticulturists Heads Plans
Notes show attendance dwindling and Dr. Wolfe presiding. A motion approved to buy 800 styro cups for transplants and to have directors contact members to grow plants for the sale. A June event details to be posted. An April 21 meeting in Russell Council Chambers with speaker Burker McNeill on provid ing funding and purpose.
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Wolfe
Frussell Council
Burker McNeill
Youth Rally Closes Knox United Mission Highlights
A Sunday night Youth Rally at Knox United Church concluded with emphasis on youth choosing Christ as life’s guide. The mission’s Visitation program saw 17 men and one woman visit homes, mirroring Jesus sending out seventy, to share faith and church fellowship.
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Christ
Jesus
Swan River items color Manitoba Chamber event and local turf
Readable items note Manitoba Chambers of Commerce convention at Swan River planned for April 24 and discuss community campaigns. The piece mentions a Legion jackpot won by Mrs. Burdett of Foxwarren, local auctions hinting at farm departures, and a Swan River Pioneer Museum with relics and old vehicles. Don Augustson runs the museum but laments lack of local support.
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CCF
Manitoba Chambers ‘of Commerce
Swan River
Legion
C. Burdett
Foxwarren
Perlor
Saskatoon
Earl Bentley
Delroys
Gates
Russell
Rural school dispute and obituary notices in uncertain text
Letter critiques Home and School meeting in Russell accusing educators of insulting rural children and eroding country life. Obituary notices report death of Hannah Jane McDonald age 86 from Oakburn Shoal Lake area and Rev Father Campbell with brief biographical details.
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Russell
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