Readying readers for tax dates and local events
Notices remind readers that April 30 is the filing deadline for 1970 income tax forms and a lighter joke follows about deductions. Barley producers will receive over 12 million dollars in special adjustment payments for barley delivered August 1969 to February 28, 1971. Active Russell Flying Club members show new jackets. Manitoba Flying Farmers last weekend named northern directors. Edmonton hosts an international title in August. Local entertainment includes Game & Fish dinner at Inglis Russell, Agricultural Society event, Hospital Auxiliary Fun Fair in Memorial hall, a table tennis tournament at MPC gym, and next week MPC Girls Chorus in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District Personal Care Hose Srecatell
Cen
Will Chun
Russell Flying Clan
Manitoba Flying Farmers
Dauphie
Edmonton
Game & Fish Association
Inglis
Russell
The
Agricultural Society
District Hospital
Memorial Hall
MPC
M.P.C
Chamber of Commerce Week marks strong Manitoba ties
The article outlines the structure and aims of the Canadian and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, emphasizing local autonomy, funding by member fees, and government liaison. Ken Reavie leads Russell Chamber with broad participation and active programs like Heart Fund, information booth, and town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Government ‘of
Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Makes Debut Here This Weekend at Rowell Hardware
The renovated Rowell Hardware and Supplies Ltd opens this weekend with free coffee and doughnuts on Saturday April 24. The 107 foot storefront now houses a full front for home furnishings and a 2400 square foot extra display area plus a 1500 square foot upstairs department, expanding one of the largest furniture stores outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell Hardware & Supplies Ltd
Busnga Sete
All
Russell
Special Speaker At Knox This Sunday
Mr. Alan Hughes from Kenya Africa will visit Birtle Presbytery from April 25 to 30 to address church groups on his Kenya work and stewardship. At Knox United Church he speaks at morning service and to the Birtle Presbytery at Hamiota in the evening. Mrs Hughes, Welsh by birth, assisted in travel and nursey work in England Wales and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Hughes
Kenya
Africa
Birtle Presbytery
Knox United Church
Birtle
Hamiota
Hughes
Wales
England
Canada
Capital Funds Service
United Church of Canada
Permit Issued For First Home In 1971 Russell
Inquiries at the town office indicate higher activity for home building in Russell in 1971. The first permit goes to Herman Bezo of Inglis for a frame dwelling on Bicknell Boulevard. Council approved a bylaw to sell town property to Mr Rezo on the south end of Bicknell Boulevard. Barry Coulter’s basement room addition was approved. A capital plan for 1972 to 1976 totaling 440000 was adopted, including paving and waterworks extensions. Accounts totaling 2286.91 were approved for payment. All council members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Herman Bezo
Inglis
Bicknell Boulevard
Rezo
Barry Coulter
President Stan Yankoski Sets Club Duties and Fees
Standing committees are Building EA Frieze Tom Smart Grounds Stan Yankoski Murray Wilson Eric Payne Ways and Means John Kry stushenko Frank Clement Members- Harry Way Frank Clement George Laing Equipment Burke Garnett Tournament Jack Wilson Tim Langford Doug McCaig Concessions Harry Way Doug McCaig Inter-Club Don Thompson Lorne Robinson House Committee George Taing Membership and green fees and locker rent will stay the same as last year No charges to players before May 1 then all must become paid cup members or pay green fees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smart
Stan Yankoski
Murray Wilson
Eric Payne
Ways and Means
John Krystushenko
Frank Clement
Harry Way
George Laing
Burke Garnett
Jack Wilson
Tim Langford
Doug McCaig
Don Thompson
Lorne Robinson
George Taing
Country Town Folk Have Fun Together at Chamber Social
Rural residents from Foxwarren to Inglis Shellmouth and Angusville to Marchwell gathered for a Chamber of Commerce social at Russell Memorial Hall. A short program featured the Perrin Sisters, Debbie Hackman, 86 year old Trapper Jones with Jimmy Tanner, an Inglis district Easter Parade, and solo numbers by Rex Williams with accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Memorial Hall
Foxwarren
Inglis Shellmouth
Angusville
Marchwell
Perrin Sisters
Olive Firth
Spy Hill
Doreen Ingjaldson
Debbie
Bruno Belscher
Joel
Fingas
Erwin
Mack
Kopetsky
Rex Williams
B.C. Sanderson
Women’s Institute April Meeting Report and District Plans
The Women’s Institute held its April meeting with twelve members sharing unusual plants. Plans for a Cake Walk fun fair and lunch for the May 1 4 H Achievement Day were announced. A district convention is set for Inglis on May 5 with Silverton assistance, and a Remembrance Service will be led by Russell W.L. Mrs Dolly Simms and Mrs Anne Pettitt were named delegates. Mrs Adelaide Robinson and Mrs Edith Witty offered to provide lunch. A waterworks project and a Tulip afghan display were noted, with the afghan entering district competition. A 4H demonstration by Kath and Sheila Main showcased styles on dolls. Mice Slomene Letter was honored for 37 years of junior choir work at Knox United Church. Miss Leifer was presented a purse, and a retiring organist addressed the congregation before resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L
L. Leifer
Women's Institute
Inglis
Silverton
Russell W.L
Dolly Simms
Anne Pettitt
Adelaide Robinson
Edith Witty
Olen Alwas
Plense Nook
Peace Gardens
Olga Halwas
Freda Zimmer
Dolly Shipp
Mice Slomene Letter
Ted
Knox United Church
Campbell Connor
Job
Town gathering hosted by mayor Burgess with guest Ken Reavie
Mayor J A Burgess hosted a chamber event with President Ken Reavie while Bob Witty voiced guests pleasure. Emcee BIN Stasiuk led the evening as the Starlight Serenadera played lively music for the dance. After the party, Shamber members served a wafer Yuneh to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burgess
Chamber
Ken Reavie
Bob Witty
bin Stasiuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Hardware & Supplies Ltd
Art Kinney
Cham‘ann of Commerce
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Chamber
Montreal
Canadian Chamber of Commere
Chambers of Commerce
David Coppleman
Manitoba Chambers of
Soprveinsty
Comimerce
Manitoba Chamber
Russell’ Chamber of Commerce
Heart Fund
Parkland Regional Development Corporation
Russel
Presient
Murray Hovey
Knox
Mrs. Hughes
Kath
Sheila Main
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