Stormy Weather Grounds Speaker at Russell Chamber Meeting
A Russell Chamber of Commerce meeting was marred by storms that kept the guest speaker and several visitors at home. President Kinney honored Hay Gillespie and Larry Langford with life memberships, announced Christmas activities, and set a 1965 budget amid concerns about democracy and public engagement.
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Mace
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Bill McGowan
Manitoba Telephone System
Kinney
Hay Gilespie
Larry Langford
Resolutions Prepared by Branch Line Assoc
A meeting of the Branch Line Association committee on November 20 at Oakburn discussed a resolution proposing Bill C120 be sent to the House of Commons to ensure full representation by all parties. The discussion focused on the measure and related matters.
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Oakburn
House of Commons
Bel
Sante to Bring Treats and Free Show in 19th Event
The 19th presents will feature Sante providing treats along with a free show. Details on location and start time remain to be announced.
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Sante
Top Oratory Award To Leslie Stanley
Leslie Stanley won the top oratory award after defeating eight other finalists who had already won district and area finals. Judges included Prof. A R Tweedie Sybil Shack and Harvey McIntyre. She received the Peter D Curry trophy a miniature trophy a gold watch a pen and pencil set and a gold pin for district wins. She was honored on local radio and given a bouquet on a station program Beefs or Bouquets.
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A. R. Tweedie
Sybil_ Shack
Harvey McIntyre
Manitoba School Trustees Association
T. Eaton Company
Marlborough Hotel
Peter D. Curry
Leslie
Local Institute delegates meet in Russell club rooms
Delegates to the Russell WA Local Institute meet with six visitors four from Silverton for a regular session. Mary Stewart's Collect recited, minutes and treasurer reports read, and correspondence discussed. They pledged an allocation to the Myrtle A. Rose Scholarship Fund. Mrs. J. Collins spoke on her FWALC convention trip in Wolfville NS with Mrs. L. Leifer introducing her. A homecraft course was proposed by Mrs. A Coulter needing at least twenty participants. A pot luck supper is planned for December 17 with tea and lunch served by women hosts.
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Russell WA
Silverton
Kippan
Mary Stewart
Myrtle A. Rose
J. Collins
Hoban
FWALC
Wolfville
L. Leifer
A. Coulter
Extension Service
E Witty
Russell
G. Smel Mie
G. Ledingham
Russell Setter
G. Glasman
Re-elected RAS Officers Highlight 1965 Year
The RAS officers including secretary Bill Stasiuk and auditor Mrs Harvey were re-elected for 1965. President Trinder noted district conference insights at Oak River and urged younger members to contribute ideas. The annual two day fair generated over $15 000 in receipts with mortgage paid off and plans for a new era barn and improved grandstand attractions ahead of the centennial year.
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Bill Stasi
Harvey
Wes McLeod
Gray
Frank
Jim Bar
Russell
Trinder
Oak River
Tegeeds
RR Habwas
Bill Stasiuk
Jeanto
Meaneland Plans Four Team Senior Basketball League
A Meaneland proposal outlines a four team senior men’s basketball league. He says three town teams can form now with potential inclusion of a high school boys team. Practices occur one night every two weeks. if possible the plan adds two game nights. Interested players should attend practices or inform Mr Copeland.
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Rem Vb
Resent
Copeland
Russell Town Council Session Reviews Small Budget Item
Deputy Mayor Burke Garnett presided at the last regular session with Councillors Geo Bicknell and Jack Shipp present. Mayor Burgess and Councillor Joe Cross attended. A total of 4900.18 was noted with half paid to C. C. Construction for water installations. A building permit was approved for Paul Halwas to add a frame extension to the Russell Transfer building.
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Burke Garnett
Russell Town Council
Geo. Bicknell
Jack Shipp
Burgess
Joe Cross
Paul Halwas
Russell Transfer
Marquette Liberals Elect Officers at River Dinner
About two hundred supporters attended the Marquette Liberal Association dinner and annual meeting at the Legion Hall in Rivers. Joe Green spoke in place of MP Margaret Konantz. Bill Lewycky was elected president with a slate including vice presidents Frank Ardeson and Mike Salska. Delegates were chosen for the Winnipeg convention, January 3 and 9, with area attendees listed.
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Marquette Liberal Association
Legion Gall
Rivers
Joe Green
MLP
Ontario
Margaret Konantz
Winnipeg South Centre
Frank Taylor
Bill Lewycky
Shoal Lake
Frank Arderson
Forrest
Mike Salsmka
Newdale
Vic Fulton
Birtle
Rudy Duetsch
Mf Decker
Tom Waddell
Don Kerr
Cardale
Winnipeg
Rod Clement
Art Kinney
Glen Bruce
J. A. Burgess
Harvey McLennan
Len Loney
R. Sanderson
Russell
Maryon Siwak
Adam Shaytor
Stan Siwak
John Iyra
Angusville
Royal Canadian Legion Russell Branch Elects Officers
Ley peeing gion Mr W Uhryniuk installed the officers of the Russell branch Royal Canadian Legion at the regular meeting Tuesday evening. Officers include President Ralph R Robinson and 1st vice president Stan Yankoski with other posts held by Ken Munro Len Loney Fred Poole Bob Cherneski Alex Dalziel Harvey Kearns Arnold Marshall Bill Ritchie H E Ferguson. Sergeant at arms is Jack Bryer and Rev c H Hyett padre.
Students Help Raise Funds for Manitoba Child Care Program
Dr J A Greaves of The Children's Aid Society thanks residents of Brandon and Major Pratt Collegiate for their help in collecting 285 for the Child Care Program in southwestern Manitoba. He praises community support and collaboration with local groups and media.
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J. A. Greaves
Cales|ion
Children’s Aid Society of
Wee Em
Manitoba
Brandon
Tol Y
Pratt
Dis Ict
Local Sports Scene Gears Up Amid Ice Rink Underway
The community notes the Grey Cup champion BC Lions season wrap and local hockey plans. Icemaking advances in the arena set for completion next Monday, with an Intermediate team forming for Mainline League play and nearby clubs completing open conspire preparations.
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Lions
Dane ‘Wows
Jack Thom
Jack Wilson
Burke Garnett
Canadian Ice Machine Co
Silverton
Rod
Harold Clement
Bill Walls
Mert Perrin
Dauphin
Manitoba General Motors
Elks
Russell
Pelly Trail
Esso
Minnedosa
Moulson
Binscarth
Bill Gallinger
Jack Mather
Jim Thickett
Pete Klimochko
Norman Robinson
H. Way
Stan Dunsmore
L Jade
Bill Prokop
Binscarth Legion
Russell Elks
Inglis
New Curriculum Draws Focus for United Church Leader Dr White
Rev. Peter Gordon White has led the shift to a new curriculum for The United Church of Canada for over a decade. Since 1953 he has edited Sunday School Publications while managing major duties and writing The Mystery of the Book for year one. He was born in Scotland, educated in Manitoba, and ordained in 1946. He earned a doctorate in 1964 and serves on international and Christian faith committees. He is a charter member of the National Christian Writing Centre and has taught at Mindolo Ecumenical Centre. He and his wife Patricia share interests in painting drama and music. they have four children.
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United Church of Canada
Peter Gordon White
Nore
Department of
White
Dr. White
Scotand
University of Manitoba
United College
Winnipeg
Naional Christian Writing Centre
Green Lake
Wisconsin
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Mindola
Northern Rhodesia
White I
Patrici
David
Patricia
Jean
John
Mental Health Film Shown at H S Meeting
A community meeting at the Russell Home and School featured a film titled The Ninety: First Day. Mr Clarke, field representative for the lems, introduced the film and led a discussion after the screening. The group noted Manitoba's mental hospitals in Selkirk and Brandon are inadequate and a new community hospital is forthcoming.
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Tuesay
Russell
Clarke
Lems
Manitoba
Selkirk
Brandon
Winker
Wheat Reserve Plans Mentioned Worldwide Amid Famine Fears
Global discussion on wheat reserves notes nations maintaining stockpiles to secure domestic supply and buffer against crop failures. The United States weighs strategic reserves around 630 million bushels, while past carryovers varied and famine relief remained a political factor in policy.
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Soviet Union
Canda
Australia
France
JSA
National Agriculural Advisory Commission
Department of Agriculture
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