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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 04, 1962

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Council Winds-Up Old and Begins New

Mayor Burgess presided over the final council meeting on December 27 with Councillors Bicknell Cross and Sanderson present. Month-end accounts totalled 1854.13 dollars. The January statutory meeting saw Burgess Cross and Garnett take oaths of office. Councillor Bicknell was named deputy mayor for 1962 and the bankers and signing officers resolution passed.

Burgess Bicknell, Cross Sanderson J. A. Burgess J. J. Cross W. B. Garnett G. W. Bicknell

Service Station Change Hands In Russell 1962 Start

The Pelly Trail Esso Service in Russell began 1962 with Peter Lapke taking over from George and Don Bicknell who had run the South Main station since 1955. George Bicknell and Don will continue in gravel contracting and imperial oil relations, marking over 32 years with Imperial Oil Co. Lapke, raised near Russell, takes the helm aided by Delbert Deschamps and Allan Ziprick to maintain the station’s reputed service.

Pelly Trail Peter Lapke Bicknell Russell George Bicknell Don Don Bicknell Imperial Oil Co Lapka Andrew Lapka Delbert Deschamps Allan Ziprick

Women’s Institute Installs Officers in Russell

The Russell Women’s Institute held a meeting at Mrs. H Gillespie’s home and installed officers for the coming year. Officers include President A Stewart and vice president L Leifer. A demonstration of Winter Bouquets by Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Stewart was well received. January meeting features a talk on Gold Mining by Mrs. J Way.

S. Stevens L. Leifer Wonstony G. Kippan Cochrane J. A. Burgess H. Gillespie A. Stewart J. Way

Rams Fail To Hit Winner's Column

The Rams went winless in two league encounters and an exhibition over the holidays. They lost to Inglis 50 and to Bredenburg 9 to 5 in a rough playoff style game, while the December 27 exhibition drew a slim crowd before a strong Parkland Teague squad.

Rams St. Phillips Indians Parkland Teague Inglis Bredenburg Langenburg

Special Meeting Friday Evening To Install Chamber Officers

The Chamber of Commerce calls a special meeting this Friday evening in town council chambers at 7 20 sharp to install officers and committees for 1962. Business will be brief so members may attend the hockey game or other engagements.

Chamber of Commerce

Effect of Dam on Grain Marketing Discussed

A public meeting sponsored by the Dropmore Pool Elevator Association will be held Thursday January 1 at 8 in the community hall. Hon George Hutton provincial minister of agriculture and J A Griffiths of the Manitoba Water Supply Board will discuss the Shellmouth dam and its potential impact on grain marketing by farmers along the river who haul to Dropmore.

Dropmore

Homes Bereaved During Holidays in Russell and District

An obituary notice list details of several local deaths during the holiday season. Lloyd Love died suddenly and was laid to rest at Binscarth with interment in the Binscarth cemetery. Albert Mushumanski, 30, died after a long illness at Winnipeg General Hospital. funeral at St. Joseph's Church Russell with burial in the Russell cemetery. Walter Charles Spear, 82, died at his Russell home. service at Christ Church and interment in Russell cemetery. Edna Mabel Coulter, 78, died at Sacred Heart Hospital. funeral at Knox United Church and burial Silver Creek cemetery. Adam Leckie, owner of the local Robinson Store, died January 2. service in Oakville and burial at Foxwarren after returning mains.

Lloyd Love St. Matthews Anglican Church Binscarth Dee. Bird Albert Mushumanski Winnipeg General Hospital St. Joseph's Charen Russell Mushmanaki Rossburn Mary Lena Kalyniak Helen Yankoak Wanda “Machalchuk Adeline Carbotte Winnipes Frank Tony Joe Sohn Mary Iwaniuk Rose. Mushumanski Kay Poheresky Waterford Ont Martha Zuk Elsie Farina Toronto Walter Charles Spear Christ Church Russell ‘Cemetery Edna Mabel Coulter Edna Mabel" Coulter Knox United Church Silver Creek Wora Adam Leckie Oakville

Knox United Church Sunday Services and Communion Note

Knox United Church lists morning worship at 11:00 on Sunday January 7 with theme The Christian Fellowship and Communion of The Lord's Supper. Christ Church Russell notes Holy Communion at 9:00 am and Evensong at 7:00 pm on Sunday January 7 with a Holy Communion on Thursday January 11 at 10:00 am.

Knox United Church G. W. Tindale the Christian Fellowship Communion of

Reeve Jas Rea honored for 25 years service in Russell

The Rural Municipality of Russell marks a festive milestone as Reeve Jas Rea completes 25 years in office. Councillors praise his tenure and present him an electric hedge cutter as a keepsake while naming 1962 officers and committees.

Jas. Rea Reeve Russell Rea Murray Thompson Kieper George A. Allen Reta F. Stevens R. G. Smellie C. E. Whitmer Cemetery Davidson Bingearth Harrowby Collins Wondrasek Edith Witty Russell and S District Regional Library Board Miles

Magistrate Lauman Named on New Year Honor List

The Manitoba honor list includes police magistrate George Arthur Lauman of the Northern Judicial District since 1937. He practiced law in Birtle until 1943, then moved to Russell for a year before settling in Shoal Lake to continue his law work and magistrate duties.

Manitoba George Arthur Lauman Northern Judicial District Lauman Birtle Russell Shoal Lake

Roblin Couple Observe Fiftieth Anniversary

Roblin residents Mr. and Mrs. A. Leonard Jory celebrated their golden wedding on December 27. A family dinner on December 24 at the home of their son Gordon Jory seated 35 guests. They married December 27 in Knox United Church Winnipeg and moved to Roblin in 1923. Now retired since 1947, they remain active in church and community. They have three sons Gordon Ralph Lisle and two daughters Beatrice and Ruby and 14 grandchildren.

T. W. Shaw Tom Lebester Winnipeg Bernie O'Callaghan Dauphin Bill Swar Petersfield Man Russell Joe Walchuk Central Hotel K. Joyce Yorkton W. Davidson Harvey McLennan Brandon Ray Joyce W. J. McNaughton McNaughton Doug. Beamish Hamiota Sar A. Leonard Jory Roblin Inlaw Gordon Jory Jory The United Church Gordon Ralph Lisle Pasadena Calif

Russell Area Briefs Highlight Winter Oddities and Local Cheer

Local notes recount holiday weather, a lost dentures recovery, and a Winnipeg contest win. Major Pratt notes a junior curlers’ showing in Winnipeg with four wins and two losses. Town snow removal concerns, March of Dimes chair Bill Stasiuk urges support, and a call for full rink attendance. Also covered are a short story contest opening by the Winnipeg Branch of the Canadian Authors Association offering a Lady Eaton prize, with rules and a March 15 1982 deadline.

Pratt Winnipeg Arthur Pritchard Rick Kowalyshen Dave Cochrane Gordon Russell Main Street Canadian Authors Association Lady Eaton Frank Williams Walter Dales Olive Goldie Centennial St Manitoba

Golf Club December draw winner named Roy Kennedy

Roy Kennedy won the Golf Club December draw. New Year's Dance will be held in Ruthenia Hall on January 13 Saturday. Blue Bird Jamboree will supply music. Ukrainian Catholic Ladies aid hosts a whist drive at the Parish Hall on Wednesday January 10 at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Ruthenia Hall Blue Bird Ukrainian Catholic Ladies Aid

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