Russell notes mix of misc town items and plans
The column spans local updates from Russell Manitoba including road work on No 48, a flag policy amendment for Manitoba schools, Royal Bank renovations, a ex-Beaver man moving to Gladstone, a Northwestern Senior League meeting, Air Force promotion, a critique of Judy LaMarsh, water supply concerns at Conjuring Creek, mental health foster home data, Silver Beach resort finances, Centennial grant deadlines, and suggestions for regional library projects involving Russell Inglis Shellmouth and Silver Creek.
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Russell
Dropmore
Manitoba
Royal Bank
Dick Roe
Morden
Gladstone
Northwestern
Anguy Vill
Air Force Headquarters
Alred Mendrikis
Kazimir Mendrikis
Shellmouth
RCAF
Canadian Mental Health Association
Brandon and
Selkirk
Canada
Boulton
Inglis Community Club
Boulton Council
Inglis
Silver Creek
Daylight Saving Time Reminder for Labor Day Weekend
Clocks move one hour forward at midnight this Saturday, with the change taking effect from the Feast to the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year that date is September 13, and residents are urged to set clocks ahead before bed.
Teachers To Study New Mathematics Curriculum Revisions
In Manitoba teachers will study the latest developments in mathematics as the Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the department of education prepare to revise the province’s elementary curriculum and university entrance course. The program will cover new mathematics courses, texts, and teaching materials, and participants will learn methods to teach the updated courses.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Teachers’ Soc
Department of Education
Participnts
Plan for Artificial Ice at Russell Curling Rink
A strong committee was formed to canvass support for installing artificial ice at Russell Curling Rink. The plan targets a $16,000 installation cost with half raised by shares or subscription and the rest borrowed. The annual meeting noted officers for 1964-65 and upcoming grounds cleanup.
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A. Strong
Russell
Russell Curling Rinks Company
Curling Club
Walt Hembroff
Lyle ‘Schwalm
Dane Wowk
Frank Sitko
Jim Burgess
Roy Whitmer
Don Adolphe
Tom J. Jackson
Lee
Ed. Frieze
Lyle Schwai
John Dickie
Brian Downey
Wilton Brown
Murray
Wilson
Corbys
Lyle Lehr Fralm
Lyle
Kurt Zimmer
Herbie Ziprick
Walter Zimmer
Friere
Stan Yankoski
Harry ‘Way
Ross Kieper
Bob Ray
Ladies’ Curling Club
Historical Group Sets June Meeting at Hamona Colony Site
The group decided not to hold two May meetings and will meet June 1 at the Hamona Colony site in the QuAp Pelle Valley. The open gathering will include a basket fund, and a cook stove is to be erected at the site beforehand to accompany the fireboxes.
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Hamona
Qu’Appelle Valley
Silver Creek Sets 1964 Tax Levies
Silver Creek area plans 1964 tax measures with general school rate at 8.9 mills and special at 189 mills. Birdtail River district 12.5 mills. Government support notes brucellosis costs and road construction under grant funding. Monthly patrol earnings total 1138.00 with expenditures 20287.77. next meeting scheduled May 2 at 10:00 am.
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Birdtail River
Liberals Win Sask Election After 20 Years
Liberal forces surge to power in Saskatchewan after two decades of CCF rule. Late results show Liberals with 32 seats and leading in 3, CCF with 22 seats and leading 1, and Progressive Conservatives with 1 seat. Jim Snedker holds a Liberal seat with a strong majority in a neighboring district.
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CCF
Ruie
Liberals
Jim Snedker
Advisory Council Plans 1964 Projects Met Last Thursday
Advisory Council met in Winnipeg with Dennis Trinder and Mrs. in attendance. They discussed 1964 projects including a July experimental farm tour, a field shelterbelt tour in Lyleton in September, conservation interest, and a future watershed area. Councillors urged rural and urban home grounds competitions and planned May discussions on an Area Development Committee. Special soils emphasis includes testing and local tours. They will petition areas and present delegations to municipal councils for a Wood Control District establishment. A letter to Hon George Hutton urged limiting Home E areas to two Ag. Repair triets.
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Ag. Rop
Lee
Dennis Trinder
Winnipeg
Farm Business
And
Farm and Home Association
Lyleton
Twn
Iwo
George Hutton
Golfers Expect Prosperous Year at Russell Club
Russell Golf and Country Club met last week to name committee chairs discuss work projects and set fees for 1964 season. Walter Magnell is reengaged as groundsman as No 4 is extended to par five. An electric pump will serve the grounds new five gang mower ordered at $800000 and tee areas will be improved with sod. Clubhouse repairs and a temporary facility are planned. Two shelters will be built and fee schedule revised accordingly.
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Russell Golf and Country Club
Ai House
Glen Bruse
Sanderson
Walter Magnell
Allo
Incue
Adults urged to attend Sabin oral vaccine clinics province wide
Public notice urges adults to attend Sabin oral vaccine clinics scheduled in early May across the province. Though not compulsory, adults should seek the clinic most convenient for full immunity while schoolchildren receive the vaccine at school. parents and others are encouraged to participate and obtain the sugar cube vaccine.
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Sabin
Kiwanis Peace Marker Stands Near Oroville Border
Barbed wire and a fortified wall frame a lone border sentinel on the eve of Canada United States Goodwill Week observances. A Kiwanis Peace Marker stands three miles north of Oroville Washington as one of 32 markers along the 3000 mile boundary emphasizing cross border friendship in North America.
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Orovila
C of C Meeting Friday Evening Reminder
The Chamber of Commerce announces its April meeting will be held this Friday evening at the Town Council Chambers. Events begin at 7 30 with a request for full attendance.
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Chamber of Commerce
Full Occupancy Planned for Elks Legion Court
The Elk Legion Court will house its first residents by June 1 with four double units allocated to single ladies after selecting from sixteen applications. Applicants included Mrs J Nelson and Miss E McLennan. Construction progresses with brickwork and cement walk prep as Elks Legion fund receives several donations, including $75 from Vern Klimack and $25 from E H Armstrong.
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Gga
Elk Legion Court
John Cook
Health and Welfare Department
Isitt
J. Nelson
M. Shaw
C. Cooke
J McKinnon
W Needham
H. Payne
L. Madill
C. Smith
E. McLennan
W. Smith
Willis Thickett
McCaig
the Elks-Legion Fund
Vern Klimack
Inglis
E. H. Armstrong
Stratford SD Plans Anniversary Celebration At School Grounds
Stratford S D plans a reunion of former teachers and pupils to mark the anniversary. The celebration will be on July 11 at the school grounds with a picnic. Former residents are invited to join.
Auxiliary Learns About Adopted Son
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch met on April 14 with 16 members. A letter from Sun As Children's Home in Korea described an adopted son Nam Xywng U and home difficulties. A Korean English scroll from Health and Social Affairs Minister Hi Sup Chung praised the Auxiliary. Proceeds from the April 25 bake sale at 3:00 PM in Memorial rink support local aid efforts.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Royal Canadian Legion
Sun
Childen
Kores
Nam Xywng U
Hi Sup
Chung
Red Cross
Mia
Cameron
Legion Auxiliary
Binsearth
C. Russell
Memorial
Tig
Eder
Hemet
Parent Teacher Trustee Workshop in Rossburn Collegiate
The Amerour Gran Teachers Association sponsors a Parent-Teacher-Trustee workshop on May 2 from 10 am to 12 noon at Rossburn Collegiate. It aims to explain 1966 education course changes, answer questions about school placement for 1965 and enrollment options, and discuss effects on transportation and which courses will be taught. Guest speakers will present and address concerns.
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Amerour Gran Teachers Association
Rossburn
Air Cadet Week in Canada Observed by Russell Squadron 377
Russell Air Cadet Squadron 377 joins national Air Cadet Week with plans for church service at Binscarth United Church on April 10 and a potential visit to Esterhazy Potash Mines. The squadron tag days occur April 25 at Inglis Binscarth Foxwarren, and May 2 in Russell. annual inspection set for June 5 invites public.
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Russell
Canada
Binscarth
United Church
Esterhazy
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Silver Beach
Whiteshell
Silver Greek
Gieshoveigeee
Advisory Council
Els-Legion Court
Auxiliary
Worshop
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