Santa to Fly In For Agricultural Society Plans
Russell prepares for the annual pre Christmas visit as Santa returns for the parade and free show at the Ava Lone Theatre. Main Street parking bans apply from noon and a 1 PM parade routes through Pelly and Shell River Avenues to Memorial rink for Santa’s meet and greet from 2 to 8:30 PM.
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Santa
Agricultural Society
Mervyn Dunn
Omy Ward
Santa Claus
Russell
Main Street
Bank Corners
Wishhira
Pelly
Shell River
Fairgrounds
Assiniboine
Hospital
Main
Augusta Street
Memorial Rink
Avalone Theatre
Ladies Waiting For Ice With 10 Rinks
Weather promises an active curling season as women gather for league play. The roster features skips led by Mrs. H. Clement and multiple alternates with prominent local names such as Miss Rose Taparton Mrs. Nelliene Leifer and Mrs. D. McCaig among others plus a spares list including Mrs. C. Adolphe and Miss Louselle Leifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clement
W. Grown
Dickey
Rose Taparton
Nelliene Leifer
M. Perron
D. Mc. Caig
Martha Holopina
O. Parasiuk
A. G. Smellie
J. Petz
R. Whitmer
H Kearns
D. Deschamps
J. Walchuk
WH. Schwalm
T. Dunsmore
HE. Ferguson
G. Bruce
A. Craig
M. Wilson
G. Robson
Merle Pasaluko
L. Stanley
C. Densam
J. Krywushenko
Shirley Perry
R. Sieper
Sheila Greensides
D. Bicknell
M Itewart
E. Payne
Clement
Onchulnko
D. Dean
G. Sparrow
J. Burgess
1B. Reichmut
Officers Installed By Russell Legion
Russell Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a Tuesday meeting in club rooms during which Comrade Sam Stitt installed officers for the ensuing year. Names named include President Harold Clement and 1st vice president Ross Kieper with others: Past vice president Harry Stanchuk, secretary Len Loney, treasurer Gordon Loney, sergeant at arms Jack Bryer. The 1963 executive lists Past President Bill Kieper Scotty Ferguson Tom Smart Bob Chernesky Bill Ritchie Emile Feuillatre Frank Sitko with Chaplain Father Larrabee.
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ADE Addual Towesang Ve DE Russell “Agricultural” Society
Elks
Mervyn Duan
Jim Burgess
Frank MacDonald
Cliff Grey
Tom Kieper
Dennis Trinder
Wes McLeod
Robert Coulter
Harry Way
Jim Kieper
Ernie Kingdon
Roy Cusitar
Russell
Royal Canadian Legion
Sam Stitt
Foxwarren
Harold Clement
Ross Kieper
Harry Stanchuk
Len Loney
Gordon Loney
Jack Bryer
Bill Kieper
Scotty” Ferguson
Tom Smart
Bob Chernesky
Bill Ritchie
Emile Feuillatre
Frank Sitko
Father Larrabee
Tuberculosis Control Meeting Set in Manitoba
A one day study on tuberculosis control in Manitoba is planned for Thursday December 13. The meeting at the Sanatorium Board of Manitoba in Winnipeg will cover case finding prevention and treatment and the roles of private physicians and health units. E L Ross medical director will open with the five year trend. Dr Elliott deputy minister of health will chair. Dr C W L Jeanes will speak.
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Manitoba
Sanatorium Board of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Ax. E. L. Ross
Sanatorium Board
MR. Elliott
Will
C. W. L. Jeanes
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
Ottawa
Ross
Directors Named At Horticultural Meet
Russell Horticultural Society held no annual meeting on Monday in Legion club rooms chaired by President A Bryant. Reports showed a favorable balance. Nominations listed two year and one year terms for officers, with delegates to Winnipeg convention. Various trophy presentations and a plant prize draw followed, as members paid fees and enjoyed lunch.
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Russell Horticultural Society
Legion Club
A. Bryant
Nnal
G. Mintenko
James Adolphe
W. Aberdeen
W. Warman
Bryant
W. Uhryniuk
Chamber of Commerce
C. Cameron
E. Silver
F. Bily
Bily
Win Ping Farm
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Golf Club
Mary Simpson
Bill Swar
Archie Wishart
Elks
Pelly Trail
Erickson
Ken Munro
Jim Burgess
Dee Sanderson
Chamber
Russell
Saskatchewan
Duck Mountains
Two More Banner Issues This Year
Notice from The Banner office that only two more issues remain this year, both larger than usual, asking advertisers, correspondents, and readers to submit news early. A Christmas shopping special will appear in the next issue and December 20 will include the Christmas greeting section. ad copy for the greeting must arrive by Friday the 14th.
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Wondover
Fire Hits Bill Hoffman Trappers Supplies Store
A fire damaged Bill Hoffmans Trappers Supplies in the northwest part of town early Saturday. Fire brigade contained the blaze to the interior, with losses including trappers supplies painting equipment and oil heater suspected as the cause. Neighbors reported smoke and alerted authorities. In the same evening a second fire in St Lazare destroyed the National Grain Co elevator and two CNR box cars loaded with grain.
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Bill Hoffman
Nolbne
St Lazare
National Grain Co
CNR
Severe Grasshopper Forecast For Manitoba In 1963
A 1963 forecast shows a slight rise in grasshopper severity and infested area in Manitoba with about a 10 percent increase in area and a 4 percent rise in overall population density. Major outbreak zones include Swan River Dauphin Russell and Red River Valley with pockets of severe infestation north of the US border and along the Manitoba Saskatchewan boundary.
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Manitoba
Swan River
Daushin
Russell
Red River Valley
Manitob-Saskatchewan
Roblin
Russell and Fox
Warren
Miniota
Albert
Edward, Arthur
Brenda
Ste. Rose
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Sidney Ad Austin
Manitoba - United States
Killarney
Ste. Anne
Red River
United States
St Claude
St Pierre
Dominion City
Dauphin
Daphin
Carman St. Claude
Christmas Present for Oat Producers
Closing of the 1961 42 oats pool ends with a final payment averaging 17266.59 cents per bushel to producers. This compares with 140.04 cents per bushel from the 1960 61 oats pool.
Cadets Host First Father and Son Dinner
Russell quay oss RCAC held its inaugural Father and Son banquet at Knox United Church. About 100 cadets, parents and guests attended a supper served by church ladies as Group Captain Black spoke on Air Cadet aims and citizenship.
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Russell Quay Oss
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Knox United Church
Cpl
Sid Baker
RCMP
Cjatc Rivers
Russell
Jack Thom
Ubryniuk
Air Cadet League
Air Force
RCAF
Air Cadets
Black
Rod Clement
Rivers
Baker
European Markets For Special Crops Reach European Buyers
Manitoba specialist Dave Durksen reports strong European interest in rapeseed mustard canary grass seed and nickwheat from Manitoba. The Manitoba Trade Mission explored expanding markets and identifying European specifications for imports including drying storage bag handling and quality standards to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
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Dave Durksen
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Durksen
United Kingdom
Europe
Manitoba Trade Mission
Manitoba
Durkten
Canada
Sweden
Election issues and government inefficiency critique
The column surveys 1962 election stakes and criticizes Ottawa spending and waste. It cites Glassco Commission findings on potential $50 million yearly savings and calls for reforms, privatization, and reduced civil service scope, plus local political candidacy and school concerns.
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Slassee Royal Commission
Dominion Ue
Glassco Commission
Army
Navy
Air Force
Dominion
Creamette pea seed eyed for Manitoba markets
Durksen notes Creamette, a new Ottawa developed pea variety, will be produced in Manitoba in 1963 to meet European demand for large yellow Canary grass seed and peas. Europe relies on Holland for blue and green peas but Canada seeks growth via quality and steady supply while maintaining competitive prices.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Durksen
Holland
Europe
Ing
Mr. Durksen
Community group notes December meeting and bake sale
The group opened with the OM Dewees 3rd meeting and welcomed new elder Mrs. H Heath. Karen Nickel led Bible study on prayer. Vesper Service planned for December 9 at 7 00 pm. UCW bake sale raised about 20 dollars selling candy weeds and centrepieces. Next meeting set for December 11.
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OM Dewees
H. Heath
Karen Nickel
U.C.W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Hal
Wheatley
Pepa
Shorthorn Association
Tew
Bill” Uhryniak
Russell Legion
Ees
Legislative
Norquay
New Democratic Party
Minish
Pratt
Atanitoba
C.G
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