Community notes on town events and politics
The bulletin reviews local activities including a preview of upcoming Saturday events by CX Radio staff and Kiwanis efforts, along with curling rink preparations and early calls for hockey. It also covers political debates, ski club use, Christmas plans, and charitable appeals, plus opinions on Canadian union trusteeship and lowering voting age to eighteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Russell
Avalon
Sec
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton
Arthur Birstow
Clift Russell
Don Gillen
George Sparrow
Mr Manitoba Sunshine Hosts 83 Travelogue at Russell Chamber
The Russell Chamber of Commerce annual meeting featured Mr Manitoba Sunshine presenting an 83 travelogue from Melita to Swan River with color slides. He highlighted preserving historic sites and promoting Manitoba circle tours while members reviewed 1963 finances and welcomed visitors including Manitoba Hydro reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba-Sunshine
Metatlan
Jennet
Highway 83
Melita
Swan River
Asessippi
Inglis Chamber of
Comere
Tere
Local H and 5 Meeting Names IMC Group Leaders
Mrs J J Cross presides as association president with A Lindberg production manager and Williams director at the IMC expansion meeting. Guests from the local air cadet squad attend as security guests while the executive for the coming year includes president Mrs J J Cross vice president Mr J Moran and other officers and committees.
Local eaters attend Msted Show of the Cent
Attendees gathered for a centennial show at Msted, a local event drawing residents to celebrate community dining and heritage. Organizers promoted tastings, talks, and plan to expand local food initiatives in the months ahead.
Manitoba cattle show crowns champions at fair
Manitoba breeders dominated the Hereford Shorthorn and Red Poll judging at the Royal Manitoba Fair. Richardson Stock Farms led Herefords with Ketburn Clipper and other top entries, while Bartley and Sons and Arthur Howard scored with Red Poll and Shorthorn animals. Local farm names Fraser Leggett Ames Kerr Powell and Wright were among top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Legion
Amr
Eevee
Toronto
Royal Me
Hazlehurst
Ter
Bruce Evans
Manitoba
New Store
Richardson Stock Farms Limited
Winnipeg
Le 4
Beatiie
Beauty Richardson
Richardson
Arthur Howard
the Royal
Howard
Leggett
Elcliff
Tim
James E. Ames
Echo
Robert McClintock
Manitou
R. F. Leggett
Primrose Livestock Farms Limited
Russell
Watson Cochrane
Silverton
Robert Kerr
Portage la Prairie
Glen A. F. Powell
Grand‘view
Powell
George Wright
Song of McConnell
Meir Yop
Sewards
United Animals
Skiers Shape Up Night At Major Pratt Gym
An upcoming ski school for young skiers will begin with a shape up night on Thursday December 12 at 7 45 pm in Major Pratt Collegiate gymnasium. The event includes gear checks and notes of consent for free lessons led by ski school chairman Mrs Doreen Gallinger. Parents from outlying areas should arrange transport and those from Roblin may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneyy Smi
Doreen Gal-linger
Roblin
No Weighty Problems At Council Meeting Attendance
Council heard from Mr. H. E. Way and a Central Instruction representative on adding to the Royal Bank and Mr. Archie Bridges removing a dwelling entry into town. Accounts passed for payment totalled BIT 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Way
Central Instruction
Council
Royal Bank
Archie Bridges
Conjuring Creek Dam Contract Awarded to Winnipeg Firm
Agricultural Minister Harry Hays announced J. 5. Quinn Construction Co. of Winnipeg won the Conjuring Creek storage project with a 64 371 dollar bid. The earthfill dam will be 30 feet high and 900 feet long across Conjuring Creek near Russell, creating about 1 000 acre feet of reservoir for Rumell’s water supply and local livestock needs under Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5
Quinn Construction Co
Winnipeg
Harry Hays
Assiniboine River
Russell
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Rumell
Trophies Presented At Annual Russell Horticultural Society Meeting
The Russell Horticultural Society held its annual meeting in the Legion Club Rooms on November 1. Mr A Bryant opened, reporting a favorable bank balance. The 4H Garden Club and Junior Garden Club activities were reviewed with growth in membership and a fruitful show. Trophies awarded included the William Skinner Memorial for dahlias to Mrs A Stewart and the Wilbur Schwalm Memorial for apples to Mrs H W Smith. The Rural Home Grounds trophy went to Mrs M Wonstony, while the Urban Home Grounds trophy was won by Mr James Rea who could not attend. Officer slate presented: President Dr W J Wolfe, vice presidents Geo Mintenko and Geo Bell, directors including Mrs Wonstony and others. A floral arrangement contest was won by Mrs G Bell. Slides from Europe were shown, door prize draws made, and eighteen memberships renewed. The paper notes a strong show of gladioli and praise for former president for steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesecultural Society
Legion Club
A. Bryant
Wenlows
A. Stewart
Society
William Skinner
F. L. Skinner
Uhryniuk
Leith Skinner
Burke McNeill
Alice Shelby
W. Dawidowski
W. J. Wolfe
Sheila Stewart
Leach
Lyle Schwalm
Untitled fragment hints at local group with free first year use
A torn excerpt suggests a small organization proposed no membership fee for the initial year with eventual charges for usage. It mentions activities like watching others have fun and potential setup issues or inconveniences. Further details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive
Brandon Kiwanis Visitors Attend Russell Club Luncheon
Brandon Kiwanis members joined five guests at the Russell club luncheon in the Dell Room of Club Cafe. Mr Bergman delivered a closing address urging continued community service as Jim Hamilton and Harvey Tolton sent greetings from Brandon. Also present were Elwood Gorrie and others. On Sunday Norman Lange Geo A Allen and Vern Warrian from the Russell club attended a division meeting in Brandon.
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Red Cross
Brightside Community Club
Inglis
Great Lakes
Canada
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Paul Hall
Hal Banks
Seafarer's International Union
Bob
B. G. Smeke
Robert Gordon Smellie
Chamber of Commerce
Sigoed Ken Munro
D. D
Golden Boy
Elks’ Hall
Ladies of Christ Anglican Church
Wen Versen
Organsation
McMullen
Manitoba Travel & Convention Association
Dec Sanderson
Art Kinney
Ken Munro
Chamber
Dave Coppleman
Pport
J. A. Burgess
Manitoba Hydro
Stan Whitaker
William Muir
Winipeg
Lorne Deid
Manaitive
Commercal
Virden
Ken Parker
IMC
J. J. Cross
J. Moran
Les 4
Msted
Royal
Russell Horticultural Society
Nowus
Messrs. Gillespie
Harold Clement
Ben Lowe
Wilton Brown
Nick Parasiuk
Tom Smart
Brandon
Kiwanis Club
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