Cadets Return From Success Camp at St Jean
Russell Squadron cadets completed a two week program at Camp No 4 St Jean Montreal with early rises, drills, lectures, tours, and evening recreation. Cadets endured rough days yet earned top and strong marks. Doug Elder achieved 100 percent, Brian Curll 92, Don Wishira 81.1, while Pettitt Curll and Wishira won crests in sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Russell Squadron
Brian Pettitt
Brian Curll
Cpl
Don Wishria
Doug Elder
Foxwarren
Lac
Binscarth
N.C.O
Don Wishira
Montreal
RCAF
Transport Command
North Star
Greyhound
St. Jean
Sgt
Doug. Elder
G. McKinnon
B. Curl
Johnson
T. Reagh
Binscorth
B. Lorimer
W. Holunga
Inglis
D. Wishira
B. Pettitt
R. Clement
D. Wilson
Jack Thom
South Entrance To Get More Lighting Plan
South Main Street lighting upgrade reviewed at council meeting includes four added street lights with a possible fifth near the highway intersection. Hydro Manitobia to install lights as arranged, and a request will be sent to the Hydro for approval and placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Hydro
Hydro
Lutheran Services Rev Reinhardt Pastor to Lead
Grace Lutheran Russell hosts Sunday service at 1:00 pm led by Rev. F. Reinhardt, pastor of Lutheran Services, with care for congregants and community worship.
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Lutheran
F. Reinhardt
Grace Lutheran
Russell
Coar
Manitoba Creameries Shine In 1961 CNE Butter Competition
Rossburn creamery led Manitoba entries with 98.2 points as the second highest in the 1961 Canadian National Exhibition butter contest. Northern Alberta Dairy Pool Creamery of Holden won the silver trophy for top service. Of 93 Manitoba entries, four earned first prize ribbons and seven earned second prize. Dairy creameries from Rossburn Dauphin and Ashern received first prize ribbons while Alberta Manitoba and Ontario exhibitors dominated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Cooperative Creamery
Rossburn
Manitoba
Rossburn Creamery
Alberta
Pool Creamery
Holden
Dauphin
Ashern Cream
Ontario
Anglers Charged With Infractions Over possession limits
August 13 spot checks by Manitoba conservation officers found 178 anglers in 85 vehicles, none exceeding possession limits though catching about 2000 pickerel overall. Eight anglers previously prosecuted for overlimit fish. fines from 25 to 50 dollars plus costs. Grand Rapids area processed fish locally to reduce waste.
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Suany
C. H. Witney
Manitoba
Mines and Natural Resourcesinister
Grand Rapids
Winnipeg
North Kildonan
James
Teulon
Manitoba 4 H Club Sees Membership Rise in 1961
Manitoba 4 H officials report 9 306 members enrolled in 648 project groups for 1961, up 495 members from last year and 38 more groups. Clothing remains the top project with market beef the leading agricultural project. four new projects interior design light horse woodworking and automotive were added this year. Multi project clubs grow, average club membership about 40, age 13.27 years, nearly 60 percent girls. A travelling wire school opened in Brandon to train volunteers from Russell, Silver Creek, and Binscarth areas, with sessions on fog nozzles, equipment, and civil defence. The session included smoke filled building drills and a H Bomb film, ending with a report on Russell firefighting capacity.
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Encitos
Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Solsairth
Russell
Pilot Mound
Point du Bois
Dominion City
Fire Commissioner's Office
J. A. Burgess
Bares
Brandon
Silver Creek
Binscarth
Barnes
Macleod
George Laing
Local residents dispose fish offal easing river refuse
Residents disposed of fish offal along the river, eliminating much of the refuse previously left on the river bank or in the water. A minister concluded that anglers continued to ignore provincial regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byming Tata
Noisy mood and toil amid shared financial strain
A terse mood note describes widespread effort and persistent money woes. People voice fatigue from constant work and cash tightness while contrasting with a previous period of relative ease, noting resilience despite setbacks.
New Teachers For Russell School Opening
The fall term begins at Russell's Major Pratt Collegiate and two elementary schools with 7 new teachers. Registration starts at 9 am for classes from kindergarten to Grade 5. Changes include Miss Evelyn Jersak taking kindergarten, Miss Merle Pasaluko new in Grade 5, and Mr Calvin Caughlin teaching Grade 6, with several familiar staff returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Pratt Collegiate
Miditon
Evelyn Jersak
Minnifonas
Merle Pasaluko
Pine Falls
Travis McCullough
Carman
Robert L
Campbell
Nova Scotia
Mary E. | Rannie
Binscarth
Former Residents Mark Fiftieth Anniversary
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Swallow were honored at a family dinner party at Mayfair Golf and Country club Edmonton to celebrate their golden wedding. They married August 9 1911 in Brandon and moved to Russell for two years of practice before later relocating to Edmonton. The couple has one daughter Dr Kathleen A Swallow and one son Murray G Swallow of Vancouver.
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Gordon E. Swallow
Mayfair Golf and Country Club
Edmonton
Swallow
Thel Anderson
Brandon
Russell
T. W. Shaw
Kinney Takes Over Woodworks Plant
On September 1 Art Kinney will officially take over the business operation of Mr Jarl Mantie. The company will operate as GluRite Products focusing on promotion and manufacturing of ageh rib and bowstring structures and laminated beams for farm and commercial buildings. Mr Mantie remains in an advisory role to weave his decade of lamination experience into a promotional program across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Kinney
Jarl Mantie
Mantie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
State Function Planned for Iceland President visit
The lieutenant governor of Manitoba announced that a full state welcome will be given to His Excellency Asgeir Asgeirsson and Mrs. Asgeirsson upon their arrival in Manitoba on September 14 for a five day visit. The first day will be a state visit followed by four informal days with Icelandic functions in the province. The Red River cart exhibit at the Legislative Building will be open to all Manitobans as part of the arrangements, with natural resources officials in Regina guiding the events.
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Manitoba
Iceland
Aseit Asgeirsson
Asgeirsson
Province
H. S. Rutherford
Department of
Juvenile Offenders Face Probation Under Highway Act
Indications suggest a season of juvenile cases in the area. Four juveniles, aged about eight months? are dealt with by the Probation Offices for infractions of the Highway Traffic Act, chiefly careless driving. This approach serves dual purposes, addressing conduct and education.
Regular Meeting of Historical Society Seeks Negro History Info
The Historical Society discussed compiling Negro history prior to 1900 and after 1800, seeking abolition, slave bills, and related writings for a forthcoming history. Members approved framing the Canadian Bill of Rights copy, addressed a Scotch bull hide shield loan, and planned autumn museum work plus a fall social.
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Winks
Canada
States
Kidd
A. M. Pro. Vick
G. Barker
Ottawa
Provick
Historical Society
Ft. Ellice
Joe Nusson
F. C. Gilbart
Victoria
A.M. Pro
Vick
Donald McLeod
John Henry McLeod
Rochester
USA
Cut
Arm Creek
Donald] McLeod
Alfalfa Varieties Prove Their Worth
During the dry summer of 1961 the use of recommended alfalfa varieties yielded more hay than non-recommended types. Trials at Brandon Manitoba show Grimm low due to disease, Ladak and Rambler higher, Vernal markedly higher, and new Beaver promising under test for disease resistance and yield potential.
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Brandon
Manitoba
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Calif
Standineg
CNE
Witney
E.W
Kinney
Woodworks
of Historical Society
Martinovsky
George Barker
Hugh Kelly
Legion
G. Pirth
G. Firth
Barker
W. Miller
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