Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting notes 1966 report
The Russell and District Chamber of Commerce annual report covers fee changes, Farmers’ Bonspiel success with 48 men and 25 women, selection of Dennis Trinder as Bank of Montreal Farm Leader, and tours of local farms. Honorable life memberships were awarded to Harry Way and Peter Pacey. The report notes weak meeting attendance, highway 83 convention, and funding requests for the Russell History Book.
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Russell and District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Dennis Trinder
Bank of Montreal Canada Centennial
Sti
Ron Collins
Bill Keogh
Earl Jackson
Free Movies Saturday Benefit for Russell Children
Tre will show appropriate films at 2 oclock each Saturday starting this week. On Saturday December 10th a special 10am show for town children is planned with Santa Claus arriving about 1 pm to meet them at the Community Hall. The Chamber will distribute treats.
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Tre
Santa Clare
Russell
Ted
Santa
Resnoski Named Trustee Vice-Press at Manitoba Trustees Meet
At the Manitoba Association of School Trustees convention in Marlborough Hotel the newly elected president Ron Parkinson urged constructive examination of the provincial school system to meet today’s needs. Hon Geo Johnson proposed a referendum on March 10 to determine if Manitoba should expand the board size and redistrict boundaries for broader representation. Elected Midwestern director Dr V J Rosnoski of Russell School Board was named with Mrs Len Loney, Mr M Perrin, Jack Mather, Vern Warrian from Pelly Trail Board, and Superintendent A Minish also noted.
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Manitoba Association of School Trustees
Marlborough Hotel
Ron Parkinson
Cytsem
Geo. Johnson
Maoh Toba
Manitoba
Divsion
V. J. Rosnoski
Russell School Board
Russell Board
Len Loney
Perrin
Jack Mather
Vern Warrian
Pelly ‘Trail Board
A Minish
Election Of Officers And Awards At Horticultural Meeting
The Russell Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at Major with strong attendance. Officers were elected and awards presented including the Chamber of Commerce prize to Mrs. C Cameron, and Rural Trophy to Miss J Thompson. Winners included Leith Wilson for best grounds late five years, Judy Slogowski for best lily, and Mrs. Tom Jackson and others in garden plant draws.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Bell
A! Bryant
Boughens Nursery
F. L. Skinner
George Bell
Frank Bily
A. Bryant
Spear
Chamber of Comerce
C. Cameron
Jert Thompson
Leith Wilson
Gladiou
Wolfe
F. Bily
Wim, Skinner
Rev. Stewart
Burke McNeill
Wilbur Schwalm
Wonstony
Dr. Wolfe
Dr. Skinner
Judy Slogowski
Tom Jackson
Orrs
Marshall
Bockcase
Public Fitness Club Seeks New Executive
The Canadian Government Fitness Branch produced a youth guide, praised for its up to date content. With Mr Reavie's term ending, nominating committees seek a new executive for a club representing about 80 youths. Adults interested in aiding the operation this year may contact Harold Clement or Bill Gallinger.
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Cansian
Reavie
Bailey
Harold Clement
Bill Gallinger
Changes Proposed In Manitoba Cattle Horses And Exhibits
Changes proposed at nine Manitoba agricultural society conferences affect beef and dairy cattle horses and women's exhibits. Most beef and dairy changes align with A and B fairs, with local flexibility. A surge in light horse entries led delegates to discuss new classes and rules for light horse competitions. A committee of the advisory panel...
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Manitoba
Clairs
Agricultural Society
The
Advis
Technological change and social costs in rural life analysis
A paper by Dr. A Gordon Ball presented at a Manitoba conference discusses social costs from technological progress. It lists effects such as larger bureaucracies, materialism, reduced creativity, mobility undermining community, social decay, and environmental impacts. The piece notes oat samples this summer show protein levels much lower than average, implying need for protein supplementation.
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A. Gordon Ball
Iowa State University
Conference For Rural People
University of Manitoba
Ball
Sime
Centennial Hereford Show Planned With $50200 Budget
A mammoth Hereford Centennial Show with a budget of 50200 will be staged on August fourth, 1967 in Regina Saskatchewan alongside the provincial exhibition. The event is sponsored by the Saskatchewan Hereford Association.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Presbyterial Wolds Fall alls Rallys in Manitoba
Biffle Presbyterial Wolds Fall alls are rresoyenat u.c. W. sponsored two rallies at New dale on November 16th and at Foxwarren on November 18th. Twenty one points in the Coffee House and a two act play showed how the church reaches out to people in a downtown area. Rev. Gordon Pulford of Rossburn directed a cast of six from Rossburn and Vista. Discussion groups followed. Mrs. E.G. Stevens of Minnedosa led Presbyterial literature displays with book sales assisted by Mrs. Howard McGinnis and Mrs. W. L. Thierry. Mrs. Maurice Godmaive of Minnedosa spoke on Indian and Metis life highlighting similarities with white neighbors. Mrs. James Wareham of Basswood presided at Newdale. Mrs. Stan Gould of Kenton extended greetings. Armstrong of Hamiota spoke on faith in practice. Discussion groups noted the new field and expanded programs. Mrs. Jack Widdicombe of Foxwarren thanked the gathering. Mrs. Willis Kleper of Silverton presided at Foxwarren. Mrs. John Sloan of Birtle spoke.
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Rresoyenat U.c.w
Newdale
Foxwarren
Gordon Pulford
Rossburn
Vista
E.G. Stevens
Minnedosa
Howard McGinnis
W. L. Thierry
UCW
Maurice Godmaive
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre
Brandon
James Wareham
Basswood
Rmstrong
Hamiota
Stan Gould
Kenton
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