Border Buddies CB Club elects new officers and plans 1978
The Border Buddies CB Club marks its first anniversary with 473 members and major purchases including a 197 CB Call Book. At the November 26 1977 annual meeting in Fox Warren School Auditorium Constable Hein of the Russell RCMP attended, answered questions on CB age accidents and emergencies, and drew a door prize winner. Elections re elected Jim Zegers as President Rena Wondrasek as Secretary Ralph Beattie as Editor Area Directors include John Castle Norman Pappel Lawrence Smith with new officers Ken Outhwaite elected Vice President and others. The club aims to print the 1978 call books and seeks help from members. Seasonal wishes end the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border Buddies CB Club
Gestetner
Crests
P.A
Foxwarren
Hein
Russell R.C.M.P
Eileen Heap
Russell
Jim Zegers
Binscarth
Rena Wondrasek
Gingerbread
Ralph Beattie
Fenderbender
Roblin
John Castle
Thundercloud
Miniota
Norman Pappel
Big Norm
Virden
Lawrence Smith
Early Bird
Rams Edge Neepawa Natives In 5 2 Victory
Russell Rams defeated Neepawa Natives 5 2 in league play. Barry Marionchuk led scoring with two goals, Neil Melnyk added one, while Danny Tremblay and Terry Marshall also scored. Neepawa replys came from Mark Watson and Tom Smith. The Rams moved to 2 0 early before Neepawa tied it with two quick goals, then Melnyk put Russell ahead 3 2. Tremblay added a fourth and Tremblay and Fowler assisted on the final stretch as Russell claimed the win. Next home game Dec 28 against Deloraine Royals, with road trips to Minnedosa Souris Foxvalley and Foxvarn through December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Marionchuk
Neil Melnyk
Danny Tremblay
Terry Marshall
Deloraine Royals
Russell Club
Minnedosa
Souris
Foxvren
Foxwarren Village Holds Annual Meet
Fifteen residents met in the Legion Club Rooms on Saturday December 10. Bernard Lougheed chaired. A credit of 627.65 appeared in the financial report. A new mower was purchased with Cemetery Committee cost sharing. Merv Dunham’s term expired. he was re elected for three years. The RM of Birtle discussed dust control on Market Street and oil as a cost effective alternative. Weed control on vacant lots was debated with limits on spray. The Fire Truck will supervise spring burning under safe conditions. The Low Pressure Sewerage system progress was reported and a public hearing set for December 18 in Birtle. The Local Improvement Committee may install the sewer. further local improvements possible later. Orville Stainer attended. John Jones adjourned the meeting as Rural Council representatives met with the Village Committee to discuss the Foxwarren Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Legion Club
Bernard Lougheed
Merv Dunham
Alex Wright
Percy Lazenby
Merv
R.M
Birtle
Market Street
Clean Environment Committee
Reeve Cramer Ashcroft
Sec
Treas
Frank Stevenson
Council of the RM
Reeve Ashcroft
Orville Stainer
John Jones
Rural Council
Legislature Vulnerable to Attack Warned Headline
A Winnipeg newspaper warned that the legislature remains exposed to attack. The bold headline signals concern over security or political vulnerability, reflecting a tense period of scrutiny and debate among readers and officials.
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Winnipeg
Telephone Projects Near Completion in Rossburn and Oakburn
Manitoba Telephone System reports near completion of two upgrades in Rossburn and Oakburn to add four party lines and individual lines, expanding long distance capacity. Rossburn project costs 82000 dollars serving about 260 customers with improved interchanges to Vista and between Rossburn Oakburn Shoal Lake. Oakburn project costs 124000 dollars serving 160 customers with new lines. Crews have buried 50 miles of cable replacing deteriorated pole lines. Rossburn covers 740 phones and Oakburn 340. Status set for March 1978.
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Rossburn
Vista
Oakburn
Shoal Lake
Manitoba Telephone ‘System
Inter-Club Curling League Sees Trophy Donation Planned
In the inter club curling season, teams contend for the title as standings through December 13 show the outcome open. Imperial Oil via local agent Terry Stonehouse agreed to donate trophies for the leading team, with final two games set for Birtle and Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Oil
Terry Stonehouse
Kingdon’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Russell
Knox United Church hosted the 50th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kingdon on December 3. About 140 guests attended, with a three tier cake by Loraine Kingdon and floral tributes from family and friends. Messages came from government officials and relatives, as fellow guests and relatives recalled the couple’s golden wedding and their 50 years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Church
Lower Hall
Russell
Ernest Kingdon
Loraine Kingdon
Alvin Kingdons
Glen Kingdons
White Court
Albera
Heather Martinet
Vernon Kingdons
Ken Kingdon
Grand Forks
Ian Martinot
A Robinson
Neice
Myrtle Roulston
E. Trudeer
Sterling Lyon
Edward Schreyer
F.L. Jobin
H.E. Graham
Craig Stewart
Police Report: Russell Detachment expands roadside testing fleet
Russell police announce two Al ERT alcohol level evaluators now in use by patrols in town and rural areas. Spot checks will continue during the festive season. During Safe Driving Week December 17, 1977, only three minor accidents were reported. A new staff addition, Cst Rene Couture, arrived from Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Detachment
Cst
Rene Couture
Regina
Seskatchewan
Binscarth Woman Wins Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal
Elsie Knowles of Binscarth, a 4-H leader, is among five Manitobans awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal for exemplary service to 4-H. The Governor General selected Knowles, Ernie McCousland of Boissevain, Ruby Andrews of Coulter, Margaret Horn of Oak Bluff, and Murial Vane of Wawanesa from 37 nominees to mark the Queen's 25th accession anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Knowles
Binscarth
4-H
Governor General
Elsie Knowies
Binsearth
Ernie McCousland
Boissevain
Ruby Andrews
Coulter
Margaret Horn
Oak Bluff
Murial Vane
Wawaness
$50 Christmas Tree Winner Named in Russell Draw
Norma Rattlesnake won the $50 Christmas Tree prize. Next draw is Saturday December 17 and the final draw Friday December 23. Participants must sign their names at any Russell stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Rattlesnake
Russell
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