Local Group Attends Winnipeg Business Conference
A Manitoba delegation led by local business leaders will attend the Winnipeg Business Summit Conference 40 on Tuesday January 16 in the Metropolitan Theatre. About thirty town and fame businessmen have indicated attendance. Edmund L. de Rothschild of London will headline a dinner keynote. The event aims to explore export opportunities financing and industrial and agricultural productivity.
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Winnipeg
Department” ‘At Industry and Commerce
Clement
Manitoba
G. E. Goodmanton
Metropolitan Theatre
Edmund L. de Rothschild
London
England
First 1968 Baby At Sacred Heart A Girl
Lisa Weir born at Sacred Heart Hospital weighing 7 lbs 1% ozs at 9 30 pm January 1 1968, Russell's first baby of the year. Parents Mr. and Mrs Oscar Weir of Inglis, Lisa is their seventh child with three brothers and three sisters. Hospital Aid will present a knitted jacket and bonnet set. Next baby due January 8 1968 at 3 97 am to Mr and Mrs Tom Baureiss of Inglis.
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Dou Gan Weir
Russell
Sacred Heart Hospital
Oscar Weir
Inglis
Lisa
Bay
Tom Baureiss
New Year Reflections From a Fraying Year
A personal meditation on 1967 leaving scars and hopes for 1968. The writer recalls family upheavals, awkward milestones, and chaotic events while clinging to humor, dignity, and love as the year ends and a new one begins.
Fitting Close For Centennial Year
New Year’s Eve services marked the end of the centennial year in Knox. Rev. Campbell Connor opened with a call to worship, aided by Father J. J. Mullally of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and Rev. H. F. D. Eriksson of Grace Lutheran Church. Eriksson delivered the sermon as Linda Patente and the organist Mrs. ... led the offering.
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Willang Ce Eany Nours
Campbell Connor
J. J. Mullally
St. Joseph's
H. F. D. Eriksson
Grace Lutheran Church
Eriksson
Linda Patente Sans
Ae Ee
Unesco
Council Members Take Oath Of Office
Veterans of Russell Town Council were sworn in at the statutory meeting by Secretary Treasurer G. W. Brad. D. F. McCaig and N. Magnowski took office for the first time, while Mayor J. A. Burgess and Councillor J. J. commence another term. H. J. Shipp was named deputy mayor for 1968 and McCaig to the Health Unit. Council approved the usual banking resolution. late 1967 accounts totaled $4468.39. All members attended the December 27 session.
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Veterans of
Birtle Shoal Lake
Counell
Manitoba agronomist reports Thai village farm data
Len Siemens from Manitoba returns from two years at Kwon Kaen University with slides on a Thai village farm. The data show average land holdings of about 10 acres, sandy loam soils, marginal productivity, modest assets totaling about 947 dollars, annual crop and animal receipts near 99 dollars, and cash income around 74 dollars. Rice kept for food, total cash expenditures about 101 dollars, average loan per farm about 8.75 dollars.
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Ur. Len Siemens
University of Manitoba
Kwon Kaen University
Thailand
Canada Pension Plan Benefits
Chamber of Commerce Plans Monthly Calendar of Events
The Chamber aims to reduce overlapping dates for town meetings and activities by publishing a Monthly Calendar of Events. It seeks cooperation from organizations to submit regular or social meeting dates in advance. The Chamber also plans monthly tours to various points of interest during the year, including potential ladies tours if there is interest.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hockey Games On Tap For Local Leagues
Hockey season has begun with schedules for home games. On Jan 4 the 12 and under Binscarth hosts Rus all, Jan 6 sees 12 and under Rossburn hosting Fus sell, and Jan 8 features Juven Ue Foxwarren against Russell.
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Binscarth
Rlusall
Rossburn
Fussell
Igets Drop First Game Of The Season
In the season opener at Memorial Arena Tuesday Roblin defeated the local team 6 5 after a tight three period showing. Russell scorers included Larry Kearns three and Ken Onchulenko two with others adding singles as Blair Buick led the visitors with four goals.
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Let Memorial Arena
Roblin
Russell Boys
Blair Buick
Larry Holovach
Ron Cocker
Hes Andres
Bob Zaroque
Gamy Buick
Russell
Larry Kearns
Approved For Susville Project Loan Details
The loan under the National Housing Act, announced by Minister of Veterans Affairs Roger Teillet, covers 20 years at 6 3/8 percent on a $29,100 project cost to build a sewage pumping station and 1,250 linear feet of forcemain plus a six inch pond. For work completed by March 31, 1970, CMHC may forgive 25 percent of principal and 2 percent of accrued interest.
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Vilage
Angusville
Roger Teillet
Veterans Affairs
CMHC
Former Resident Marks 100th Birthday in Regina
Mary Fiela pioneer of Russell and Boulton districts was honored on her 100th birthday at a party hosted by her daughter Mrs. Freda Brockwell in Regina Saskatchewan. About 60 guests attended as Mayor Baker presented a city plaque and messages from royal and political figures were read.
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Mary Fiela
Russell
Boulton
Freda Brockwell
Albert St
Regina
Sask
Helen Gregory
Hamiota
Man
Baker
Refina
Pearson
Stanfield
Hanbidge
Thatcher
R. S. Bowles
England
United State
Canada
W. E. Fichtner
Yorkton
Christmas Season Draws and Local News From The Pas
A jumble of local notes lists winners in December golf club draws with $25 and $16 prizes and other small awards. Mentions Nheett Cluma and crews, plus civic changes including a Good Roads resignation and school board service end. A long opinion piece laments proposed mail delivery cuts reducing six to five days a week, arguing impact on small towns and post office service. Dates and places center on Canadian towns, with reflections on wartime letters and local business closures.
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Millwood Curling Club
Russell Legion
Edgar Hofer
Endeiffe
Fred Parada
Brad Bentley
Bob White
Belle Busch
Shellmouth
Elkis
Alberta
Department of Education
Barry
Clare Virtue
Pas
Inglis
Alwyn Fingas
Canada
Star
Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics Earned
A note states that the individual completed a master’s degree in agricultural economics in September 1967, marking a milestone in advanced studies and professional qualification within the field.
Doug Cook's Foursome Wins Cash Bonspiel
Doug Joiner’s rink from Rossburn won the $80 prize in the consolation round of the cash bonspiel. Lorie Robinson’s Rumsell team finished with the $40 second prize.
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Doug
Cook
Doug. Joiner
Rossburn
Lorie Robinson
Rumsell
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