Women's lib gets top chamber billing in Russell meeting
At the 1973 Russell Chamber of Commerce annual meeting a woman spoke at the head table for the first time. Mes Tannis Yankewicz of the Prairie Region Bureau of Consumer Affairs described duties and assistance to retailers and small businesses, while guests from Manitoba Hydro and area chambers attended. The event also saw elections for 1974 officers with Bill Stasiuk as president and a town reception preceding dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Mes Tannis Yankewicz
Prairie Region
Bureau of Consumer Affairs
Winnipeg
Yankowicz
Russell
Chambers
Inglis
Stan Jackson
Gordon Bay
Binsworth
Roy Graham
Murray McNair
Roblin
Peter Gaber
Bob Pritschon
Harry Graham
Wally McKenzie
Duane Tremaine
R. Frank Clement
Ron Clement
Bill
How Much Do Canada MPs Earn in a Fable
A fable splits Parliament pay into prime minister and leader of the opposition totals with salaries allowances expenses and vehicles. It lists ministerial and cabinet roles plus senators and senate leaders with amounts cited from Statistics Canada in the Canada Year Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistics Canada
Senate
Catherine Agnes Thom Funeral Services Set in Russell
Funeral services for Catherine Agnes Thom will be held Friday December 7 at 2 30 pm in Knox United Church Russell. Thom died December 4 at 90 before her 91st birthday with interment at Russell Memorial Gardens.
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Knox United Church
Russel
Catherine Agnes’ Thom
Russell Memorial Gardens
Return of Harness Racing to Russell Fair
Russell Agricultural Society works to revive harness racing at the Annual Fair. They seek films Little Brown Jug and Hambletonian and plan a harness horse demonstration at the Curling Rink on December 30. A 1974 membership drive funds track repairs washrooms judges stand and new barns. Donation contact C L Schwalm at Ban
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
C. L. Schwalm
Ban
Horning 40th Anniversary Celebrated in Binscarth
Ambrose and Mrs Horning marked their 40th wedding anniversary at a social evening in Binscarth on November 24. The event, hosted by their son Jim of Winnipeg, included a buffet lunch and best wishes for continued happiness from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Securaay
Ambrose Horning
Binscarth
Jim
Winnipeg
Russell Flying Club Elect Vern Rosnoski
The Russell Flying Club annual meeting at the Russell Inn on November 28 elected Vern Rosnoski as president for 1974. Attendees included Mayor Burgess and councilors McCaig and Wilson. minutes were read by Jack Mushumanski. land lease to extend runways was discussed. Murray Hovey noted no provincial grant funds yet. acknowledgments were sent to auditor Wally Brad. Representatives named for the new 1974 executive include John Carley vice president and several directors.
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Russell Flying Club
Russell Inn
Sup
Roy Cusitor
Jack Mushumanski
Council of
Russell Fly
Murrey Hovey
Wally Brad
Sesto
Vern Rosnoski
John Carley
Murray Hovey
Ken Reavie
Stan Orsok
Cam Fett
Glenn Berg
Joe Semochko
Rey Cusitar
Christmas Program 20th Born To Be King
A Christmas program titled Born To Be King will be held on the 20th at 7 30 pm. About 75 children teens and adults participate in the program.
Insect Infestation at Elevators Triggers Cgc Action
Canadian Grain Commission surveys report higher than usual Rusty Grain Beetle Red Flour Beetle and Sawtooth Grain Beetle presence in grain delivered to country elevators. Elevator agents may refuse infested grain and farmers should inspect bins for hot spots and signs of insects using pipe traps. If detected, control measures including possible chemical treatment may be needed. For guidance contact local agricultural office. Russell Chamber Farm Management winners highlighted with finalists named.
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Canadian Grain Commission
Russell [Chamber of Commerce
North Area
Gee Aa Tin
South
Oni
Dele Fallon
Canada plans pipeline funding and energy cutback review
Ottawa reports cost cutting in federal buildings with a 1.18 percent reduction target as oil shortages prompt new energy plans. The House approves a foreign investment bill creating a screening agency and limiting foreign controlled firms. Liberals win Newfoundland by election with Roger Mitage claiming the seat.
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House of Commons
Canada
Sernia
Industry, Trade and Commerce
Alastair Gillespie
Roger Mitage
Newfoundland
Town Christmas spirit and sport notes from Russell
Santa distributed gift bags to district children after a free Avalon Theatre movie. Chamber helpers assisted the annual pre Christmas visit as merchants report busy shopping and Elks bingo turkey prizes. Russell Rams postponed first game. next is Coty Selects at Coty. Ice at arena improving with practice. Thirty merchants offer free gifts for ballots at participating shops. Elks members attended provincial meet in Swan River with Dune Wowk Jack Drever Mervyn Dunn and Harry Shondra.
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Santa Claus
Avalon Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Bingo
Russell Rams
Swan River
Imperials
Coty Selects
Coty
Russell
Russell Elks Lodge
Dune Wowk
Jack Drever
Mervyn Dunn
Harry Shondra
Horticultural Notes From Nov 21 Meeting Preview 1974 Offers
The Horticulture disputers met on November 21 and drafted a slate of offers for 1974. Dennis Teinder presided with Allee Eshelby as vice president. They discussed greenhouse heating and ventilation, potential exhibitors school for junior gardeners, and December 31 deadline entries for the provincial slide competition to be handed to Mr Trinder or Mrs McGregor. A 1 cent category range covered general horticulture and nature study. Winners in the last write up included Frank Cicierski with two netted gem potatoes and Louise Cicierski noted for a large bulb potato among other local notes.
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Ammex
Dennis Teinder
Allee Eshelby
Trinder
Bily
McGregor
Pride of the Garden
Frank Cicierski
Strikes and Spares Weekly Bowling Standouts
Bonnie Bily of Pash Electric posted the high score for the week with 227 and the high triple at 574. Pash Hitchie swept awards with 53 percent of points, followed by Duame's TLV with 50 points.
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Ign
Major Pratt School Sketches Reach For The Top Tilt
Major Pratt School resumes activities with a Dec 10 matchup as Reach For The Top faces Glen Dor. Bruce Davidson Bryer Jamie Christie Heather Marshall and Grant Tibbetts are highlighted. Spirit week planned after Christmas. old-timer recalls Winnipeg Blue Bombers Grey Cup runs.
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Pratt
Glendor
Shay
Bruce Davidson
Bryer
Jamie Christie
Heather Marshall
Grant ‘Tibbetts
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Bill Stasuik
Burke Garnett
Dale Brown
Jim Adolphe
Ant Kinney
Willis Kieper
Jim Turner
Mert
Information Canada
Catherine Agnes Thom
WH. C. Sanderson
J. A. Burgess
Ber of Commerce
Hornings
Mercnasuren
Gwiiig
Kelvin
Ottawa
Kassay
Louise Cicierski
Rab Cicierski
Snoopy
Pratt School
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