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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
1
A lighthearted warning about vandalism at Russell’s Main Street Christmas trees ends in a 19.00 fine. The Banner’s last 1960 issue requests early copy and Christmas greetings. Curling results show Swan River and Valley teams advancing in the Pooles Trophy. Holiday thoughts warn that Christmas is the deadliest holiday due to travel and drink risks.
The 1900-61 Riding Mountain league opener shows the Rams disorganized despite a member Russell failing to find form. Coach Bing Jackes faces a tough task sharpening a repeat title team as Oak River visits Memorial Arena after Foxwarren. A full league schedule follows with games from December to January and trialist players listed for evaluation.
Manitoba’s mines and natural resources minister announced October crude oil output reached 411 225 barrels, best for 1960 and higher than October last year. End October active wells numbered 887 with 785 in production. cumulative provincial crude oil production stood at 33 788 240 barrels.
The Russell Branch Canadian Legion No. 159 held its December 6 meeting to install officers for the coming year. G. E. Goodmanson from Birtle Branch No. 55 conducted the installation. Officers: President Sid Baker. 1st Vice-President E. Mather. 2nd Vice-President E. Payne. Secretary Treasurer Harry Stanchuk. Padre Rev. Bert Middleditch. Sergeant at Arms Jack Bryer. Executives N. Prince, H. E. Ferguson, Cliff Russell, Bill Uhryniuk, Stan Dunsmore, Ami Feuillatre.
The school management committee explains returning to 9 30 am opening for the collegiate, citing earlier winter 9 o clock practice to give high school students extra class time. Rural families faced two trips and long commutes, so a 9 00 start across rural schools was proposed to reduce morning waiting, with plans for a mutual agreement next year. The decision preserves thirty hours of classroom time for high school students over three months and adds a one hour noon recess.
Three prominent Canadians will receive honorary Doctor of Laws degrees at a Manitoba University convocation in Brandon. Mrs. John G Dieferbaker, wife of the Canadian prime minister and Brandon College graduate, Hon. T C Douglas Saskatchewan premier and Brandon alumnus, and Kenneth W Taylor Ottawa Deputy Minister of Finance and Brandon affiliate are named. The honors reflect Brandon College’s historical ties and its later affiliation with the University of Manitoba.
Local Calgary theater group the Calgary Theatre Singers, famed for Down in The Valley and The Impresario, plan next week to perform Franz Lehar The Merry Widow at Jubilee Auditorium with 82 cast members led by Barbara Benson Walker Judy Armstrong and Richart Mosoronchon. The troupe, established in 1959, aims to educate amateur performers.
Knox United Church men’s club installed a new slate at the regular supper meeting last Friday. Rev. Glen Tindale officiated with Bob McMurray named president, Jim Burgess and George Smetlie as vice presidents, Bill Aberdeen as secretary treasurer, Dr. Wally Wolfe as program convener, and Art Kinney as past president.
Lutheran churches in the viewing area sponsor a five minute Sunday program at 1 40 p m on AXOS Yorkton telecasts. Grace Lutheran Church Russell and Bethany Lutheran Inglis are represented among sponsors. Congregations from different synods produce these local messages inviting viewers to attend nearby Lutheran churches.
Vern Britton of Killarney visited Russell Club Tuesday to install the new Kiwanis officers for the coming year. He praised the club's work, urged broader inter club activity, and congratulated retiring president Joe Murphy. New officers include Rod Clement president and a slate listing vice president C Graham Ken Munro R C Smell president Jim Rush secretary treasurer Harry Way Jim Burgess Bill Water Dee Loney and directors Dr Ubryniuk and Don Gillen.
A guide rocket aimed at Frobisher Bay landed at the Agricultural Grounds bringing Santa Claus to Russell for a district wide pre Christmas visit. Chamber members assisted as Santa boarded the rocket ship for a streetside parade. Crowds lined Main Street to watch floats from local groups led by the police and Chief Constable D R Schulz. The event included free skating and two Avalon Theatre shows for about seven hundred children with visitors leaving letters and receiving treats.
Mr and Mrs W B Morphy celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in Viscount with 100 guests. The couple, long tied to local publishing and community work, were honored with a family dinner and reception featuring a three tier cake. Messages came from Prime Minister Diefenbaker and other dignitaries, as family and friends remember decades of service in the Viscount area.
At the last council meeting for 1960 services were paid to Russell's volunteer fire brigade and council members. Total accounts, including well drilling and property work, amounted to 4349.75 dollars. A grant of 2500 dollars was approved for the horticultural society. H. J. Shipp was named town representative on the Birtle Shoal Lake Health Unit Board. All members attended with Mayor presiding.
Young players from school age to 16 start practise sessions this Friday at the Memorial rink. PeeWees coached by Jack Thame run 4 to 6, Bantams 6 to 7 with Jack Dow, and Midgets for 15 and 16 year olds at 7 led by Ken Munro. Elks sponsor Bantams. Legion sponsors Midgets.
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