D Trader Named President At Annual Meeting Of Russell Agricultural Society
At the Russell Agricultural Society annual meeting held last Wednesday in the Elks Hall, D Trader was chosen president with Mervyn Dusan chairing. Directors elected include Wes McLeod Frank MacDonald Mervyn Duno Roy Cusitar Ernie Kingdon Dennis Trinder Robert Coulter Cliff Gray Jim Kieper J E Way Alwyn Coulter and Bob Page. The group approved a $400 treasurer salary and a $525 auditor honorarium. A Brandon trip for two representatives was approved, and J Lafrance spoke on agricultural society work and department grants. The year showed a near record 1901 exhibits and about $1100 profit.
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Russell Agriicultural Society
Elks’ Hall
Mervyn ‘Dusan
Wes. McLeod
Frank MacDonald
Mervy3 ‘Duno
Roy Cusitar
Ernie Kingdon
Dennis Trinder
Robert Coulter
Cliff Gray
Jim Kieper
J. E. Way
Alwyn Coulter
Bop Page
HE. ‘Way
Leafa McLennan
Bill Stassuk
Art
Bob Page
Brandon
J. Lafrance
Department of Agriculture
Dennis Trinderl
Robert Cook
Officers Installed By Legion Auxiliary No.150
The Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary No. 150 held a December meeting at the Legion Club. Mrs Ziprick Drought led the flag ceremony and Mrs T W Shaw played piano. Twenty four members attended, bake sale proceeds rose to 2.85, and 100 goes to Elderly Citizens Home. Gifts for veterans to be sent or delivered to Veteran's tree at Eaton’s store in Winnipeg. Mrs Cameron and Mrs Koliman to arrange gifts for Mr R Thorpe and Miss Naylor. Mrs R Robinson received a past president’s badge as new officers were installed. Mrs Russell will be president in 1964 with Mrs Cameron as VP, Mrs Kearne secretary, and Mrs Stevens treasurer. End-year date set to December 31. New officers to take office in January. Members thanked for service, with plans for future projects and lunch follow-up.
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Legion Auxiliary
Royal Canadan Legion No. 150
Legion Club
Ziprick
Cameron
Brownlee
Veteran's Tree
Russell
Kearne
Stevens
Tuo
H. Payne
Meadows
God
North Friends Stage Real Surprise Party for 25th Anniversary
Beatrice and Sandy Craig of Russell were surprised Saturday night as about 50 relatives and friends from Rochedale Tummel Roblin gathered to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. A toast by Eugene Bramwell, corsages, a comic skit, and a silver tea service plus cake centered the event.
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Sandy Craig
Russell
Rochedale
Tummel and
Roblin
Beatrice
Sandy
A. L. Jory
Mabel Craig
Va Jory
Mabel Jory
Eugene Bramwell
Sam Day
Bill ‘Keay
Cameron
Cadet Corps Dinner Hails Father Son Cadet Ties
Master of ceremonies led the Cadet event with Harold Clement presiding on grace. Bill Aberdeen proposed a toast to the queen as Jack Resur emont of Minnedosa attended the head table. Commanding Officer Jack Thom praised cooperation and stressed father and son ties in the cadet movement. FO Bill Uhryniuk introduced the guest speaker, with D R Clement thanking the speaker for the gathering.
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Legion
Harold Clement
Grace
Bill Aberdeen
Kieper
Mr. Clement
Jack Resuremont
Minnedosa
Jack ‘Thom
Bill Uhryniuk
D. R. Clement
Over 65 Curlers Form Organized Club
The Over 65 curlers met Wednesday with nineteen attending and set rules for balanced rinks and on ice when drawn. Skips named Loney Gillespie Jackson Smellie Adolph plus, plan to curl Mondays and Thursdays. contact Hay Gillespie to join if over 65.
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CR. Loney
Hay Gillespie
Aresa
Gifts For Mentally Ill Being Accepted At CMILA Drive
Local effort by Masons and Eastern Stars collects two suitable gifts for adult men. Wrap gifts without tape, attach a blank name tag and a tag listing content and recipient gender. Drop at CMILA box in Fashion Shoppe Main Street by Dec 17 for mailing to Canadian Mental Health Association Winnipeg.
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CMILA
Main Street
Masons and Eastern Stars
Canadian Mental Health Association
Lombard
Winnipeg
Cmhla. Hospital
J. J
Meeting Friday To Decide On Hockey
A meeting scheduled for Friday at 8 30 p m at the Russell Clinic will decide on organizing an intermediate hockey season. Local fans and several newcomers are said to be interested and an entry has been made in the Mainline League.
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Russell
Russell Clinic
Endcliffe Couple Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Former Endcliffe residents Ar and Mrs Herbert Sykes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 10 at their Snowden Saskatchewan home. They came to Canada in 1887 and 1911 from England, married at Cherry Hill Brightside, raised a family of two boys and three girls, moved to Snowden in 1929, now have 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A Snowden Legion Hall gathering on August 10, 1963 honored them with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Herpert Sykes
Endcliffe
Snowden
Sask
Rea Jones
Maud Rea
Nee Cusitar
Wilfred Thickett
Air
Mrs. Sykes
Local Notices From Winnipeg Area Families
Marchinell reports of residents visiting relatives and working assignments across towns. Vere Pearpoint of Yarbo dies, with funeral attendees including family from Winnipeg Regina Calgary Abbotsford. Additional mentions: Stewart Steiner, Helen Swedbers, Budd Landgrew, Kopelchuk illness, Katie Kriewald improving.
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Alas Steiner
Winnipeg
Walter Steiner
Oscar Vandenamelic
Yorkton
Axel Nilsson
Esterhazy
Joel Smith
Fort Francis
Ontario
Charlie Smith
Harold
Clarence Smith
Vere Pearpoint
Yarbo
Pearpoint
Elloise Hogberg
Sharon
Wayne Hogberg
Carlisle
Regina
Rex
Calgary
Landers
Dagleish
Abbotsford
B.C
Tewart Steiner
Helen Swedbers
Orie
Reina
Snd
Budd Land‘grew
Donwell
Kopelchuk
Katie Kriewald
Marks Forty Years In Business Here
Joe Gallant marks forty years in Russell as his harness and shoe repair shop celebrates its 1923 opening. The business has endured a 1987 fire, relocations, and a move to Rural Municipality office site. Gallant, born in Poland, began in Creek Municipality and later moved to Russell with family members now in Winnipeg.
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Joe Gallant
Russell
Bank
Astbury
Mather
Peter Pacey
Hay Gillespie
Clare ‘Smith
Government Board
Arthur Wishart
Gallant
Poland
Creek
Jas. Calvert
CPR
Galant
Lena
Mike Ostapowich
Mike
Walter
Lawrence
Winnipeg
Cub Corner Fifth Meeting Teaches First Aid and Parade Skills
The No. 2 Cub Pack held its fifth meeting with forty two cubs. After the Grand Howl and the Lord's Prayer Akela divided the cubs into three packs. Mrs Cross taught First Aid focusing on tourniquet use and keeping a patient warm. Mrs Kearns instructed on cleanliness. Reavie led the Mouse Howl and the night ended with God Save The Queen and Good night Akela.
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Iussell
Police Report From Manitoba Trials Involving Impersonation
Magistrate G A Lauman and James Rea SP preside in Russell and Virden Manitoba cases. Alvin Gustavson of The Pas was fined 50 dollars and costs for impersonating a peace officer. Juvenile charged under 7032 HSTA fined 10 dollars and costs with license suspension. Ted Salahub charged under 7032 HLTA fined 310 dollars and costs for careless driving. G M Sharratt of Virden fined 10 dollars and costs under 7032 HLTA. James Spence charged under 300-12 3 town bylaw for drunken dis orderly conduct fined 20 dollars and costs. Gloria Shannon of Brandon fined 10 dollars and costs under 191 HTA for no drivers license. Vincent Spence of Russell fined 20 dollars and costs. Larry Lundgren of Langenburg Saskatchewan fined 10 dollars and costs under 7082 ETA.
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G. A. Lauman
Alvin Gustavson
Pas
Man
Criminal Code of Canada
HSTA
James Rea
Ted Salahub
Russell
HLTA
G. M. Sharratt
Virden
James Spence
Gloria Shannon
Brandon
Vincent Spence
WTA
Larry Lundgren
Langenburg
Sask
Secon
ETA
About Town Buoys Radio Host and Local Happenings
Obituary notes the death of CBC radio figure C F Slim Greene in Winnipeg. Town items cover Elks Christmas tree concert, winter ice plans, Kiwanis swimming awards, a large prize bonspiel, local job and labor concerns, a water plant tender call, and a tongue in cheek plea to curb National Week hype.
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C.F
Slim) Greene
Winnipeg
Prairies
CBC
The
Elks
Santa
Central School
Kiwanis Club
Silver Beach
Alvin Galatiuk
Gordon Loney
Ken Flett
Russell
National Employment Commission
Ellis
Inglis
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Senior Ministers In Cabinet Shuffle In Roblin Government
Premier Duff Roblin announced a cabinet shuffle affecting four senior ministers. Sterling Lyon moves to mines and natural resources, George Johnson shifts to education, and C H Witney becomes health minister. The changes place ministers who have led major departments in new health, education, or resource roles.
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Duff Roblin
Roblin
Sterling ‘Lyon
Mines and Natural Resources
George Johnson
C. H. Witney
IPC Team Competes in Provincial Finals at Winnipeg
The Major Pratt Collegiate boys volleyball team, winners of the one finals, traveled to Winnipeg on Saturday to take part in the provincial finals. They split games with Harrison High. Accompanying officials and supporters included Larry Chuckree, Mr and Mrs Matt Kawebuk, Mr and Mrs Eric Payne, Ross Graham and Ron Clement.
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Tam
Pratt Collegiate
Winnipeg
Harrison High
Larry Chuckree
Matt Kawebuk
Eric Payne
Ross Graham
Ron Clement
What's New at the Library
New library listings feature John Masters's Road Post Manassay recounting an Indian Army brigadier’s journeys from Aleppo to Mandalay and beyond amid war. Gabrielle Estivals’s A Gap In The Wall portrays Zoubeida’s fight for freedom in Algeria, highlighting family walls as the main obstacle.
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Manassay
John Masters
Alep 9
Mandalay
Tigris
Irrawaddy
Gabrielle Estivals
al Twuiay Melereeiy
Algeria
Zoubeida
Zoubelda
Publication Notice for Ban Ner Holiday Editions
The Banner will publish Thursday December 19 with deadline for holiday ads at noon Tuesday. The Christmas Greeting edition appears December 23 and copy must be in by the 16th.
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Banner
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Russell Agricultural Society
Trinder
Mark
Marchinell
Marks
Canada
Trenton
Trentonian
IPC
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