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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
1
A public notice emphasizes preventive crime measures as a community responsibility. It urges motorists to remove keys, lock vehicles, and hide valuables, and recommends lights on, not leaving engines running, and canceling deliveries when away. Home security favors strong locks, a watchdog, and visible occupancy signals.
Fiks and the Legion plan a joint elderly housing unit with self contained suites. The Elks Lodge and Legion Branch aim to sponsor housing for single or paired residents with optional hostel style living. Plans include double and single accommodations, shared facilities, and low rental options to relieve housing costs. Talks to form committees and finalize details are underway.
The Russell Community Curling Rink Limited grapples with dwindling active shareholders after 25 left since organization. The rink built in 1947 with volunteer labor and donations now faces a $687 tax bill added to rentals, prompting an appeal against a $12 500 assessment while planning renovations and continuing operations with a small board including Hay Gillespie and Doug McCaig as officers and directors.
The Manitoba Motor League plans a July visit to Russell as part of its tour to showcase vehicles and test mobility. Officials say the program will visit multiple towns, highlighting new models and safety demonstrations for residents and fans.
The notice states a gathering of all concerned will take place in the Elks hall beginning at 7 20 in the evening to discuss matters related to the operation of all involved.
Miss Frances Port directed 65 Manitoba Schools Symphony Orchestra members in a varied program. Highlights included Swan Lake, Bug Jers Holiday, Slavonic Dance, Mendelssohn Andante, St Pauls Suite, My Fair Lady selections and Carmen Suite. Guest praise came from Mrs. J J Cross, with Mayor Burgess welcoming the group.
Inglis couple Mr and Mrs Alex Gaber celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on a Monday April 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Galatiuk Rae. The Gabers arrived in Canada from Romania in 1908 and 1900 respectively. They farmed fifty years in Boulton district before moving to Inglis and remain residents there. The family of ten includes five sons and five daughters all present for the celebration with relatives in Inglis Hamilton Ontario Russell Fort MacLeod and Fort Fort MacLeod listed among the relatives.
In a meeting in the Ag Rep's office last week the Russell Agricultural Council outlined a tentative season plan. The program includes meetings tours short courses and schools with Dennis Trinder chairing and Bert Thompson among attendees.
Lester B Pearson was sworn in as Canada's 14th prime minister after Governor General Vanier received him to form government. The Liberal cabinet includes Lionel Chevrier justice, Paul Martin external affairs, J W Pickersgill state secretary, Paul Hellyer defence, Walter Gordon finance, and Mitchell Sharp. Harry Hays of Calgary becomes agriculture minister and Roger Teilier of St Boniface is veterans affairs. Saskatchewan lacks cabinet representation.
In Manitoba legislature Hon Walter Weir presented a $14.68 million current account highway estimate, with total program spending about $23 million for roads this year and $1.5 million to be recovered from federal contributions. A large chart illustrated priorities, while critics from NDP and Liberals questioned urban spending. after brisk answers, the Estimates advanced with minimal delay despite heated exchanges in committee sessions.
Hon Stewart McLean announces appointment of three new school inspectors. George Guilbault of Lorette becomes Tiger Hills inspector. Victor Sanderson of Dauphin handles Turtle River duties. Nicholas Toews of Steinbach oversees Thompson and Churchill areas. Guilbault is a St Boniface alderman and former Lorette principal with languages and science expertise. Sanderson currently supervises Dauphin elementary schools and heads Henderson School. Toews brings extensive remote-area oversight experience to northeastern Manitoba.
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