Couple Honored With Parish Celebration And Birthday Toast
The parish and church committee honored Mr. and Mrs. Lapka with warm greetings and best wishes. Guests included best man Walter Dufrat and bridesmaid Mrs. Bill Hyra, who recalled the couple’s original wedding day. A gift of two finger rocker chairs was given by Tony Jarra, while W. Jim Laplea and the children presented fine Comingware. Father M. Badel noted Mrs. Lapka’s birthday as the guests sang. Andrew Lapka helped found the Ukrainian Catholic parish of Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapka
Walter Dufrat
Bill Hyra
Tony Jarra
Jim Laplea
M. Badel
Andrew Lapka
Russell
Lapka|t
George Pereida
Michael Budel
St Vladimirs College
Roblin
Bantams Fall To Swan River In Playdowns Series
Bantams endured a tough two game set against Swan River on local ice. In Winnipeg style play, Swan River led 51 to 0 after the first period and 42 in the third, winning 5 while Russell scored twice and Genaille Hahaway Tom Kearns and Kieper added goals for Russell. The Valley boys won a later game 71 to 16 in the series. Bantams have taken three of four Snake Creek league games, with losses to Foxwarren 50 and wins over St Lazare, Solsgirth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Athe
Solana
Swan River
Russell
Genaille
Hahaway
Tom Kearns
Kieper
Valley Boys
Kurbig
Bantams
Foxwarren
St Lazare
Solsgirth
W A Evening Branch February Meeting Notes
Hyett leads the February session with support from Mrs Parker and Mrs Stevens. The committee plans visits this month. The next meeting is at Mrs L Glasman’s home. Lunch was provided by Mrs Eshelby and Mrs W Smith.
Action A Plenty At Minor Hockey Night
February 1st Rus sell hosted Minor Hockey Week events with Pee Wee and Bantam teams in a Snake Creek League fixture. Russell's teams posted a 3 to 8 draw for the exhibition, while Craig Loney scored 10 goals in the Pee Wee display. Bantams under Coach Jack Dow won 4 to 0, amid praise for players and community support, and an honorary Minor Hockey Plaque was presented to Mr. Logie Smellie for long service and cooperation with local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Canada
Can|a
Coaring
Pee Wee Hockey League
St. Lazare
Pee Wee
Craig Loney
Russell Boys
Bantams
Jack Dow
Logie “Smellie
Canadian ‘Amateur Hockey Association
George Ailen
Brussell
Jack Thom
Distant Points At Local Ladies Spiel
Distant points at local ladies spiel featured teams from Dropmore Roblin and Swan River. Lorna Veitch Rossburn placed third, Muriel Rice from Binscorth fourth. Dee Bowley Roblin won the second event with Anita Ballance InterCity placing fourth. Alice Gibbings Swan River defeated Enid Parasiuk in the final. Jackie Clement and Elmer Sparrow won other matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sae
Mabel
Craig
Dropmore
Lorna Veitch
Rossburn
Muriel Rice
Binscorth
Roblin
Oy Dee Bowley
Wilma McAuley
Angusville
Anita Ballance
Alice Gib
Dings
Swan River
Enid Parasiuk
Jackie Clement
Elmer Sparrow
Rink Personnel at Russelly Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Thirteen visiting rinks and eleven local skips contested a two day bonspiel sponsored by the Russelly Ladies Curling Club on Monday and Tuesday. Skips listed include Oak Lake Elva Gordon Velma Gordon Til Helton Glenda Walton and others from Rossburn Silverton Inglis and Binscarth with numerous participants such as Muriel Rice Ena Campbell Stella Dickens and Edna Clement among the names read aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russelly Ladies’ Curling Club
Oak Lake
Elva Gordon
Velma Gordon
Til Helton
Glenda Walton
Rossburn
Stirling Veiten
Viola Stitt
W. Mitchell
Jean ‘Armstrong
Beswatherick Retires from Foreman Post
The report notes R Beswatherick retires after forty four months at the railway yard, with Aw Yoram pul Rinks winning four of five events. The foreman position changes as Jin Russell is kept on temporarily while Manitoba and others move to new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Beswatherick
Moronan
Manitoba
Enick Witl
Jin Russell
Russell
Rod Clement
Golf Club
John Toderan
Inglis
Curling Club
Rams Edge Moosomin In Close League Fight
In a nip and tuck Mainline Hockey clash Russell sparked a late surge to break a 22 tie and seal a 32 win as the Rams handled visitors. The cellar squad pushed hard as Rams started hot then cold last week with a 96 defeat to 1 on Tuesday. Next up Langenburg visits and Fleming travels to Memorial Arena Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Rams
Moosomin
Wapella
Langenburg Wil
Fleming
Memorial Arena
Minor Hockey Coach Receives National Award
Friday evening at Memorial Rink Jack Thom was honored with a national award from the Canadian Hockey Association for untiring work with youths. Logie Smellie of CAHLA cited his devotion to developing young players and fostering hockey in the community, noting many boys receive coaching now. Craig Loney, Pee Wee A captain, presented the plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack ‘Thom
Canadian Hockey Association
Memorial
Dominion of Canada
Fagsvete Oe
Logie Smellie
CAHLA
Jan Tive
Smellie
Craig Loney
Pee Wee A
Sportsmen Start Annual Bonspiel Today
The Russell Game and Fish Association sponsors the annual bonspiel starting today with early draws. Matches include Birston versus H E T Way, Whitmer versus Ostapowich, Hiller against Wagner, Pettitt against Iwaniuk, Seifert facing Stasiuk, Wowk versus Mushumenski, and Liske versus Thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumy
Russell Game and Fish Association
Birston
H. E. T. Way
R Whitmer
C. Ostapowich
Gordon Hiller
Louis Wagner
W. Pettitt
Julian Iwaniuk
Otto Seifert
Bill Stasiuk
D. Wowk
F. ‘Mushumenski
Herb Liske
Jack Thom
Russell skips sweep four of five finals in bonspiel
Four finals in the men open bonspiel were played Saturday at the focal rink before a full house. Russell skips topped four trophies with Inglis taking one. Prizes were presented by Harold Clement, R. Smeliie, E. W. Robertson, Ken Munro, and J. A. The event featured strong showings from Langenbure, Mardhwell, Angusville, Silverton, Cracknell, with Kelly Coughlin and Willis Kieper contending for the biggest prize before Murray Wilson clinched a seven. A social gathering at the Elks hall preceded the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Russell
Inglis
Harold Clement
R. Smeliie
E.'W. Robertson
Murray Wilson
Elks’ Hall
Silverton
Prizes Awarded Across Events at Clement Curling Meet
The report lists winners across Clement, Smellie Bros., Merchants, and other events with first, second, and fourth place prizes. Notable honors include the Murray Wilson rink winning biggest end trophies with a seven end, Pat Forsythe as oldest curler, and Bob Jackson as heaviest curler. It notes wartime manufacturing hours in Canada since 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutzens
Garry Schwalm
Larry LaFleur
Bill McKechnie
Maxwell Bryant
Russell
Eddie Ziprick
J. Borkofsky
Derek Bero
Robert Ziprick
Inglis
Bob Jackson
Bill Jackson
Carl Galak
Herb Harwis
Murray Wilson
Robertson
Tam
Pat Forsythe
ONE MAN RULE ENDED IN CANADA ELECTION CALL
Canadian politics dominants by Diefenbaker's move to election on April 5 as minority rule nears end. Archpriest Clark critiques NATO weapons stance and Canada must decide on arms. White Cane Week promotes eye health with tips from AN Magill and CNIB on lighting, glare, and child eye care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diefenbaker
Electors of
Canada
Clark
NATO
North Pole
AN. Magill
Canadien National Institute For the’ Blind
Canadian Council of the Blind
Magill
Valentines Greeting Cards From Ancient Times
Valentines have long delighted people with witty or sentimental notes. Histories trace the term to Valentine a Roman priest beheaded on February 14, 270 AD, who penned a farewell message from his cell to his friend blind daughter, signing it from your Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Macpherson
Se Arese Antiques
Valentine
Manitoba March of Dimes Sets 1963 Target
The 1963 Manitoba March of Dimes organization announces its fundraising goal and outlines plans to mobilize volunteers, events, and campaigns across the province to support children's health programs. Local chapters prepare community drives and school fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
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W.A. Evening Branch
Calgary
Alice Gibbings
Edith Minish
Vivian Paull
Gert, Findlay
Betty McComb
Lucy Kennedy
Heather McIntyre
Doris Keast
Milly Haas
Eva Tetzlaff
Dora Fingas
Alice Fingas
Marg. Brown
Stella Dickey
Rose Zapareon
Beatrice Craig
Edith Wilson
Adelaide Robinson
Donna Downey
Sheila Greensides
Spike Kieper
Dot Bickwell
Heather Stewart
Nelliene Leifer
da McCaig
Margy Park 2
Martha Holopine
Sunny Adolphe
Clement
Kelly Cougham
John Dickey
Clift “Hicks
Jim “Moran
Ellis Yoni
W. Becker
Rialin
J. van Capseele
Langenburg
Ard
Frank Sitko
Harvey Kearns
Harry Muir
John Ziprick
F. Andrychuk
M. McDonnell
D. Betz
Ed. Helmle
Smellie Bros
Roy Whitmer
Elgin Wishart
Cliff Gray
Everett Wishart
Willis Kieper
Jack Cochrane
Gerald Keating
Bob White
Jack Kostiuk
Bill Sidoryk
John Bomack
Paul Sidoryk
Giaien
Jack
Thom
Don Adolphe
Nick Parasiuk
Adolphe
Vers
Bill Burnett
Willie Sonnenberg
Paul Fingis
Lorne Robinson
Jack Hamstock
Brian Downey
Vern. Robinson
Ted” Bartram
Dick Forrest
Albert Berney
Goldie Forrest
Stan 1Ront
David Schepp
Cliff Roulston
Boyd Hande
Marchwell
He Beith Chiemn
Tom Jackson
Sandy Craig
Nat McKay
Edgar Mensch
Zyle Schwalm
Elmer Shepherd
Fred Cooke
M. Bradshaw
Binscarth
Eddie Leiter
Dave Reid
Allan Leiter
Robert Halvas
Cliff Jackson
Joe Bell
Bill Sawchuk
Julian Twantuk
Jim Burgess
Dee Sanderson
Sitko
Stan Yankoski
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