Stasiuk New C of C President at Russell meeting
Bill Stasiuk was elected president of the Russell Chamber of Commerce at a Friday special meeting. The nominating committee’s final report was ratified for 1962 officers. The group named Ken Munro and Tom Kieper as first and second vice presidents with Bill Patterson as secretary treasurer and several directors. The retiring president Art Kinney announced the US Canada 83 convention committee and discussed timing for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Bill Stasiuk
Ken Munro
Tom Kieper
Measurer
Bill Patterson
Jackey
Dick Roe
Murray Stew Dow
Peter Alex Dalziel
Art
St. Regis Hotel Winnipeg Offers Free Parking
Winnipeg's St. Regis Institute provides complimentary parking for registered guests as part of its room rate package. General manager Wm. McIntosh notes parking has become essential to hotel operations and cites high land costs in newer buildings. The St. Regis owns two parking lots.
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St. Regis
Winnipeg
Wm. McIntosh
Mr. McIntosh
Tenders Called For Ski Hill Concession at McKinnon Creek
National Parks Branch seeks bids to install and operate lift facilities and a chalet at McKinnon Creek ski hill in Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba nine miles west of McCreary. Plans include two runs a downhill 3800 feet with 506 feet vertical and a slalom 2000 feet with 340 feet vertical, with completion by December 31 1963. Tenders due March 15 noon to the Park Superintendent.
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McKinnon Creek Ski Hill
Riding Mountain National Park
McCreary
McKinnon Creek
Manitoba
National Parks Branch
Riding Mountain
National Park
Legion Loses Ground In Service Bowling
The Legion teams, in five nights of stay, held a 923 pin lead over Kiwanis in the five pin Service Bowling league before yearend. In the New Year session 352 pins were shaved off the margin. Legion No. 1 posted a season high total of 1601 while Kiwanis narrowed the gap as Siwanis posted 2415 and 2514.
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Legion
Kiwanis
Theegion
Siwanis
Canadian Farm TV Short Course Set Across Three Stations
Manitoba farm groups join the Department of Agriculture and Conservation to evaluate a two nation experimental program This Business of Farming to air January 15 to 19 on CBWT Winnipeg CKX TV Brandon and CKOS TV Yorkton A viewer survey of over 2000 farmers will assess audience size value and impact with questions issued to MFA MPU and other organizations and local districts
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
CBC
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Manitoba Federation of Agriulture
Manitoba Pool Elevators
United Grain Growers
MPU
MFA
CBWT
Winnipeg
Ckx-Tv
Brandon
Ckos-Tv
Yorkton
A V Warrian New Division Chairman Inauguration Note
At the Pelly Trail School Division meeting in Angusville on Friday January 6 A V Warrian was named chairman replacing H T Huston who left after over two and a half years. Edward Shust sworn in as Ward 5 representative. Officers and trustees listed with terms. Financials show a brighter outlook though grant variability possible. Regular meetings set for the third Wednesday each month.
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Pelly Trail
Angusville
A. V. Warrian
H. T. Huston
Edward Shust
Rossburn
H. M. Keay
W. A. Burnett
J. Rochelle
A.V. Warman
M. Senko
SP. Gerelus
S. P. Gerelus
Oakburn
E Shust
J. E.’Wilson
H. E. Greham
A. Chaytor
Sill, Streuber, Meyer and Fiske
June Convention For Highway Group
The US Canada Highway 83 Association will hold its annual convention June 29 and 30 in Russell. The local committee selected dates at a Saturday meeting and sent them to the Liberal Kansas secretary. James Burgess is vice chairman, Bob Smelsie secretary, with Finnee Harry Way and Dick Wheatley as sub committee chairs. Other chairmen include Art Kinney Frank Sitko Cec Sanderson Alex Dalziel Rod Clement Bob Linellie Tim Burgess for registration publicity programme entertainment and hospitality.
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Art Kinney
Rod Clement
Bob Smellie
Alex Dalziel
Harry Way
Frank Sitko
Dee Sanderson
Jim Burgess
Dick Wheatley
Manitoba 3 Association
Russel
Liberal
Kansas
Lement
Bob Smelsie
Finnee
Cec Sanderson
Bob Linellie
Tim Burgess
Knox Junior Choir Presents Pageant at Knox Church
The Knox Church Junior Choir led by Miss Louselle Leifer presented the Christmas pageant The Little Shepherd on Sunday at 7 o'clock. Sue Baker played the mother. Wendy Lewis was Mary. Merle Poole led as shepherd. other cast members included Beverly Kennedy Dianne Kinney Sharon Sparrow and more. After the service the group visited shut-ins with carols and were hosted at Mrs. Peg Langford’s home for lunch.
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Knox Church
Louselle Leifer
Little Shepherd
Sue Baker
Rodney Brown
Stewart Baker
Valerie Wilson
Melody Clement
Angels
Beverly Kennedy
Dianne Kinney
Sharon Sparrow
Sharon Russell
Betty Stevens
Elaine Reichmanh
Final Barley Payments Made for 1960-61 Pool
Agriculture Minister Hamilton announced the barley pool for 1960-61 closed December 8 with final payments totaling 7,207,194 dollars at an average 8.36 cents per bushel. Producers delivered 6.1 million bushels. the Canadian Wheat Board will start issuing cheques immediately.
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Sin Damilton
Hamilton
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba Sets New 1961 Manufacturing Production Record
Minister Hon Gurney Evans reported Manitoba manufacturing set a 1961 record with DBS revising the year’s production to about 7588 million dollars, up four percent from 1960. Farm cash income also rose, aided by cattle prices, though the drought reduced agricultural output. Evans forecast 1962 industrial production would climb further barring a new drought, highlighting plans for food processing growth and two major plants starting in 1962.
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Manitoba
Gurney Evans
Industry and Commerce
Cory
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
DBS
Evans
Wilson Chair Elected As Russell School Board Leader
The Russell School Board met January 8 with all members present. New trustees Mrs W D Aberdeen and Dr V J Rosnoski signed oath of office. Officers for 1962 elected: Chairman J E N Wilson, vice-chairman D F McCalg, secretary-treasurer Mrs Ross Kieper, truancy officer Const J Oman. Accounts of 1048.41 approved for payment. Board approved buying 100 stacking chairs for the auditorium of the senior elementary school.
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Russell School Board
W. D Aberdeen
V. 3. Rosnoski
J. E. N. Wilson
D. F McCalg
Ross Kieper
J. Oman
Rams Deserved Win Over Langenburg
Rams played their best game of the season before a slim local crowd last Friday night, losing 6-4 to Langenburg. Melville Combines dominated the final period with five quick scores after a 2-0 and 2-4 deficit, while Ramsey’s only added goal in response. The return game at Langenburg was postponed due to storm conditions. Next at Memorial arena, Rams host Kamsack, both cellar teams chasing a playoff berth. Ray Palmer and Ping Waddell are noted, with Vern Rosnoski coaching and Logie Smellie managing.
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Rams
Langenburg Melville Combines
Langenburg
Memorial Arena
Kamsack
Auling
Russell
Bredenburg
Ping” Waddell
St. Lazare Nets
Larry Glasman
Brian Langford
Jim Gillespie
Jack Mather
Barrie Coulter
Terry Waddell
Jackie Clement
Frankie Clement
Chester Wishart
Jim Ticknor
Wes Weir
Vern Rosnoski
Logie Smellies
Elkhorn 4H Foods and Clothing Clubs Crowned Top Groups
Elkhorn 4H Foods club named top foods project group for the fifth year in Manitoba. Darlingford H Clothing Club joins as winner in clothing, with Stockton Cookie Cutters as foods runner up and Treesbank Thimblewas second in clothing. All 223 clothing and 16 foods groups judged on year’s work, community efforts, and achievement days. Elkhorn Cookies collected for March of Dimes UNICEF, packed Christmas boxes, held Family Night and a 4H RoundUp. club display finished second in the inter...
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Elkhorn Cookees
Manitoba
Elkhorn Group
Darlingford +H
Stockton Cookie Cutters
Treesbank Thimblewas
Elkhorn
Unicef
Inter
Provincial Library Decor And Weather Dominates Town News
A harsh cold snap with 20 to 30 below zero and 30 to 40 mph winds reshapes town life. Snow shovelling replaces curling, buses to schools vary, some closures persist, and hydro crews plan tree trimming along power lines to protect heating and cooking, as traffic and transport rely on motor power. An array of local items follows including hockey school attendees, a "Battle of the Bulges" event, bottle drive weather delays, a Florida Christmas poem clipping, school poster contest details, and a New Year punch recipe aimed at community morale.
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Manitoba No. 1
Hydro
Strathclair
Bill Patterson
Florida
Santa
tighWay No. 1
Fort Lauderdale
Florence Setter
Jenkins
Morden
Ft. Lauderdale
Miami
Prairie Provinces Forestry Association
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Association
Darlingford 4H Club shines at provincial events
The Darlingford group took part in the Regina display a clothing drive supporting Killarney 4H camp and a variety concert. Miss Ruth Yombough placed second in provincial public speaking finals and Ruth Rombough with Linda Collins reached provincial demonstration finals. Birtle 411 Clothing Club top in district for highest scoring club.
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Regina
Killarney
Darlingford
Ruth Yombough
Darlingford Club
Ruth Rombough
Linda Collins
Birtle
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