Ambassadors in Far Away Places Update Local Pride
Mayor Burgess received a letter from Mrs J R Clarke in Bermuda praising Russell Manitoba residents Mrs Ada Jackson and her daughter Mrs Margaret Ostapowich as true ambassadors. They holidayed there and highlighted Russell's community spirit and charm to Bermuda locals who met them.
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J. A. Burgess
J. R. Clarke
Burlington
Ontario
Bermuda
Ada Jackson
Margaret Ostapowich
Russell
Manitoba
Memorial Horticultural Show Draws Crowd at Memorial Arena
Russell Horticultural Society sponsored the annual show at Memorial Rink on Saturday in ideal weather. Over 12 entries competed in vegetables fruit and flowers with winners including Rose Bowl for Chrysler Imperial rose and best dahlia. Notable visitors from out of town attended as prizes were awarded and a slide show highlighted Canadian scenes.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Srs
Blanche Brown
Bir
Burke McNeil
Skinner
Nepal
Dropmore
The Rural Scene Advocates Finishing School for Farmers
The piece urges farming families to keep youths in school to complete high school education. It notes the need for broad knowledge in modern farming and cites examples of adults who returned to education, including a man who earned a BSA at 42. It argues boys aged 16 to 20 still have time to finish high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Oldtimer Recalls 50 Years Of Russell Life And Work
85 year old Colonel Headey visits Russell after fifty five years, recalling 1906 when W. J. Doig Hardware opened on Main Street with long hours. He later ran hardware and implement business at Stornaway Silk for twenty years before returning to Ontario and settling in Brockville.
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Sieorge
A.J
Sx Ry
Russell
Mr. Headey
W. J. Doig Hardware
Main Street
Stornaway
Silk
Ontario
Brockville
Induction Service Held at Shellmouth United Church
A large Shellmouth Inglis Dropmore gathering attended the induction of Rev. Donald E. Cockrill at the Shellmouth United Church on August 15 with Rev. D G Stewart in charge and brief remarks by Rev. Stewart, Norman Turnbull, and local elders. An afternoon tea followed at the Shellmouth Community Centre with about 100 attendees and greetings from neighboring churches. Rev. Cockrill and his family were introduced, marking 27 years since an ordained minister last served the Inglis field.
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Shellmouth United Church
Donald E. Cockrill
Inglis Field
D. G. Stewart
Knox United Church
Russell
Kendell
Binsearth
Norman Turnbull
Binsearch and Foxwarren
Cockrill
Stewart
Allan Johnson
Robert Whyte
Shellmouth
Dropmore Inglis
Minnis’ and
G. Haas
Shelkmouth
Cockerill
Janice
Randy
Robert Hunter
Dropmore
Ab. Busch
Florence Robertson
Debbie Whyte
J. W. McKenzie
Inglis
W. Mocrison
Busch
Mervyn Dunn
Minniska
Brandon College
Cardinals Advance To Provincial Semi Finals
The Angusville Cardinals won the Northwestern Baseball league finals by defeating Strathelair 8 to 7 on Sunday August 22 at Strathelair. Pitcher Cornie Chuchmuch earned the win with relief from Richard Gallant. Merril Kiliwnik and Henry Rubeniuk each lined doubles to aid the victory.
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Strathelair
Angusville Cardinals
Cor[nie Chuchmuch
Yelp
Richard Gallant
Merril Kiliwnik
Henry Rubeniuk
Banner County Trophy Stays At Russell golf meet
Banner County Trophy remains with Russell after a weekend golf tournament at the Russell Golf and Country Club. Bert Lukey won the 27 hole championship flight with rounds totaling 383736, one stroke ahead of runner up Don Sanderson. Visitors from The Pas Dauphin and Roblin led entries as other flights crowned champions.
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Russell
Bert Lukey
Cee Shisgtiree
Fonors
Banner County
Honda
Art Johnson
Pas
Second Game In Prov. Midget Finals Friday
Manitoba Midget Base finals shifted to Friday as home fans hope for a comeback after a 10 0 loss in Portage la Prairie. The Plainsmen took a 1 0 series lead while supporters believe the score did not reflect the play and anticipate a tougher battle in the deciding game, to be held on a neutral site if needed.
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Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Plainsmen
Club Championship Draw Set At Russell Golf Club
The men's club completed qualifying scores. sixteen players will contest the championship flight and sixteen will play first flight matches. First rounds must finish by Monday August 30 with subsequent rounds the following Mondays. Championship first matchups include Bill Lawson versus Frank Schentag and Bert Lukey versus Bruce Ray among others. consolation rounds available for first-round losers.
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Russell Golf Club
Monay
Mone ‘Ay
Bill Lawson
Frank Schentag
Bert Lukey
Bruce Ray
On Sanderson
Craig Loney
F. Clement
N. Robinson
Burke Garnett
Bob Ray
Geo. Laing
L. Robinson
Bill Unryniuk
H. Kearns
D. McCaig
Murray. Wilson
Len Loney
Harry Way
Jack Wilson
Bill Walls
Ken Munro
D. Wheatley
Erie Lazaruk
Eric Payne
Jim Burgess
Andy Stewart
C. Sanderson
J. T. Jefferson Rowat
Local Lady Golfers Shine in Clear Lake Roblin Tournaments
Four women Mrs. Glen Bruce Mrs. Bill Lawson Mrs. Rod Clement and Mrs. Sandy Craig played in the Clear Lake event last week with Clement winning first in the 6th flight and Craig second in the 5th flight. Lawson reached consolation then second overall while Mrs. Max Fraser of Binscarth joined the trip but fell in the semi finals.
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Gouers
Clear Lake
Roblin
Glen Bruce
Bill Lawson
Rod Clement
Sandy Craig
Clement
Craig
Lawson
Max Fraser
Binscarth
Bruce
Marchwell couple mark 80th anniversary at Rose Valley
Mr and Mrs Veal celebrated the 80th anniversary of Mrs Veal's first school at Rose Valley Saskatchewan with a family gathering and local tributes. The couple were among longtime residents honored during the event which highlighted community history and education in the district.
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Airs
Sum Veal
Obituaries of Anna Beischer and Charlotte Rosnow
Anna Marie Beischer born April 6 1805 in Rudolfshof Austria immigrated to New York then Canada with husband Henry in 1913. They farmed in Freefield and later Inglis, died August 16 after 13 days unconsciousness in Russell. Survived by 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral at Bethany Lutheran Inglis, interment Bethany East Cemetery. Charlotte Rosnow of Inglis born February 1 1804 Wallin ton Russia died August 1965 Winnipeg General Hospital at 71 after arthritis and diabetes. Married Julius Rosnow October 19 1941. Funeral at Bethany Lutheran Inglis.
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Anna Marie Beischer
Rudolfshof
Austria
Uitte
Paris
New York
Henry Beischer
William
Canada
Freefield
In ‘Bis
Russell
Bert Klimack
Inglis
Dorothy
Lrs
Gordon Me
Kay
Kitimat
Bethany Lutherian Church
HL. F. D. Eriksson
Bethany East Cemetery
Julive Rosnow
Charlotte Rosnow
Julius Rosnow
General Hospital
Winnipeg
Rainbow Trout Planted In Russell Reservoir
Rainbow trout fingerlings were planted west of town in Russell Reservoir by Manitoba Fisheries Department staff and the Russell Game and Fish Association. Presiding official Hay Gillespie says this is not experimental planting and fishing could be possible next year if feed is adequate. An additional 3000 fingerlings were placed in Lik Take and 5000 in Seaver Creek near St. Lazare.
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Russell
Manitoba Fisheries Department
Russell Game and Fish Association
Hay Gillespie
Seaver Creek
St. Lazare
Russell Principal Speaks At Seminar
Arnold Minish, principal of Major Pratt Collegiate in Russell Manitoba, told the fifth annual Manitoba Teachers’ Society leadership seminar at Clear Lake that Canada and Manitoba fall short in education funding. He cited 1964 provincial income per capita ranking and 1962 per pupil spending in Manitoba, noted the Michener Foundation recommendation for a base program abandoned, and mentioned $10 million needed to start such a program while tax rebates of up to $50 were enacted.
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Larry Burgess
Mentmore
Manitoba Pool
Burgess
George Sneddon
Sneddon
Swan River
Pelly Avenue
G. E. Goodmanson
Rita Prince Hie
International Mineral & Chemical
Rande
Pratt
Clear Lake
Garth Major
Thompson
Royal Bank
Russell
Noreen Zimmer
Melita
Werther
Manitoba
Canada
Arnold G. Minish
Pratt Collegiate
Minch
Manitoba Teachers’ Socty
Minish
Michener Commission
Mary Marzoff and Edward Beso Associated in Unclear Note
Mary Marzoff, Mrs. Mary Stilt, and her brother Edward Beso appear in a fragmentary obituary or notice. The text lacks context, dates, or locations, offering only names connected to what seems a family related record.
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Marzoff
Mary Stilt
Edward Beso
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Het
E. Goodmanson
Memorial Arena
H Garden Club
Don Cockrill
Jackie Ross
Ann ‘Christopher
Jim Thicket
Fone
R. G. Smellie
Clem Robertson
Winnnipeg
Bob Arott
Don’ Cockrill
W. Kesy
Bessie Munro
W. Roberts
Hall
Brian Dunford
Toronto
Ww. T. Ag. Rep
Oldtimer
Cardinals
Ith Birtle
Rossburn
Binscorth
Rainie McKinnon
The
Linton Richards
Yorkton
Bill Joiner
Russ Ivey
Harold Mobberley
Dauphin
Jack Keating
Dale McDonald
Gladstone
Lorne Robinson
Ranneraap
Tony Melnyre Birdle
Sid Hancock
Minnedosa
Ight
Doug Larson
Esterhazy
Harry Oliphant Roblin
Vern Robinson
Frank Andrews
Birle
Axl Johnson
Andy Stew- Bert Lukey
Marchwell
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