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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
1
Disaster struck the Bob Waddell household as a fire destroyed their home. Residents and a citizens' committee organized aid from the Red Cross and local donors. The community provided clothing, cash, a Christmas dinner, and support to reestablish the family, with continued donations expected.
Cooperation from ovens and district groups powered the Elks Lodge annual Christmas concert in Memorial Hall on December 21. Afternoon and evening crowds matched usual attendance despite cold weather. Brightside Londonderry Thunder Creek and Minniska schools each offered items along with four churches Anglican United Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic. A Mrs C. Robert trained group performed and Miss Sue Baker’s pupils danced. The Elks presented a skit before Santa Claus handed out treats to children.
The Sacred Heart Hospital at Russell will provide laboratory and xray services to residents of surrounding municipalities. A 4 percent nominal charge of $1 for the first xray film applies. all lab tests are free. Eligible residents must obtain an identification card from their local office and present it with a doctor’s requisition before making an appointment.
The Russell town council opened the year with a brief statutory meeting on Tuesday. Absence of Councillor Shipp delayed committee appointments for 1961 until the first regular session on January 12. Councillor G W Bicknell took oath as deputy mayor and The Royal Bank of Canada was named the town bank.
William J. Johnston QC becomes chairman of a reconstituted Municipal Board effective January 1 with deputy minister of municipal affairs as chair. Hon. Sterling Lyon acting minister notes added responsibilities from the Metro Winnipeg government and a strengthened board. McDonald to stay as part time member to maintain continuity as Union of Manitoba Municipalities backs Public Utility Board shift to Metropolitan Corporation. Five members include R L Bailey and Chas N Argue of Mather.
Sterling Lyon QC announces the appointment of Arthur A. Chipman of Winnipeg and EN McGirr QC of Dauphin to the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission and simultaneously notes the resignation of MeBarc Beston of Rossburn from a regional post while prompting tender of resignations in his area.
Marion Fraser presided at the December meeting to install Crystal Rebekah Lodge’s 1961 officers assisted by Deputy Margaret Tibbatts and Purity Lodge staff. Appointments include V.G. Mrs. Alice Glasenan, recording sec Mrs. Bessie Cooke, fin sec Mrs. Alvira Garnett, treasurer Ivy Kingdon, warden Ellen Clement, conductor Effie Armstrong, chaplain Maude Madill, musician Effie Silver, color bearer Donelda Payne, RSNG Leafa McLennan, LSNG Dolly Simms, RSV.G Ada Jackson, LS.V.G Ellen Bryer, O.G. Alice Prinder, degree captain Ida McCaig.
Hon Stewart E McLean announced a six course program at the Manitoba Technical Institute to aid unemployed workers. The plan targets 150 students in stationary engineering gas welding arc welding electrical construction wood work and carpentry and auto body with start dates January 3 9 and 16. Courses are funded under Schedule M of the Federal Provincial Vocational Training Plan with the federal government covering 78 percent and Manitoba 25 percent.
A crash between two cars near Elfros Saskatchewan on Monday killed three people and seriously injured four others. The dead include Jacob Wagner and his wife of St Boniface and Vic Kreklewetz of Yorkton. Doris Wagner a Hassell former resident and twin daughter of James and McLeod now in Virden is among the injured. The Wagner boys remain in Saskatoon with multiple injuries. Kreklewetz was Yorkton senior hockey coach. his car carried other players en route to Saskatoon. Adam Twardosky, Russell Rams coach, among the injured.
The ladies curling club held a get acquainted party on Monday December 5 in the club rooms. President Mrs N Parasiuk outlined club work and MLCA ties. District playdowns are set for January 18 at Rossburn with rinks from Inglis Binscorth Fox Warren Birtle Strathclair Rossburn and Russell advancing to Nose Division semifinals January 30 31 in Russell. A Smorgasbord lunch followed a reorganized list of club links led by Mrs Burgess Miss Nelliene Leifer and many members.
Crop Insurance Tribunal named with J Parker as chair under the Crop Insurance Act to hear appeals from insured farmers. Hon. George Hutton said 175 claims totaling 88000 will be cleared soon, with five remaining postponed for spring investigations into flax buried under snow. Appointments include Dr J R Weir and T W Pentland of Justice Manitoba. About 2500 Manitoba farmers participated in the program.
Grace Late in prayer and scripture readings from Isaiah opened a church meeting led by Pastor Geissler who explained prophecies of the Prince of Peace. Minutes were read and adopted, books audited as correct, officers for 1961 listed, and a social hour followed with lunch. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12 at 8 pm at Mrs August Marshall's home.
Rams fail to win in two recent games during the holiday season. Yorkton Millers defeated the Rams 9 10 in a high scoring December 22 tilt. A December 29 league game against Hamiota ended 2 2 after regulation with Hamiota winning in overtime. Next home game is against Dauphin Saturday at 8 30 while a Wednesday trip to Decker fulfilled a postponed league fixture. Erickson game on December 26 was postponed.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion elected officers for 1961 at a recent meeting. President was Mrs A Beeleart, first vice president Mrs A G Smellie, second vice president Mrs R R Robinson, secretary Mrs 8 Baker, and treasurer Mrs Ewart Mather.
Minister Hutton outlined groundwork for a market study and a national conference set for April 2025 in the Norquay building. A steering committee to include federal, provincial governments and farm groups will propose methods to establish an independent research organization for agricultural marketing and economic policy. Manitoba's Dr Weir to host committee, urgency stressed as only a few cents of the research dollar goes to major problems.
The December meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held at Mrs. A. G. Smellie's home with 17 members present and 51 visits recorded. Three visitors joined as prospective members for 1961, readings included the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, and a meditation titled Ian's Holy Habits. Contributions for Fisher River Indian Mission and Island Lake Mission were discussed, plus tariff No. 35 for Overseas Bale shipping. A reading titled Christmas-the season of miracles highlighted olive wood carvings by an Arab refugee woman, followed by a Christmas charity social.
A historical note highlights Canada’s adoption of its first comprehensive crop insurance program, marking a milestone in agricultural policy. The record mentions national involvement and aims to stabilize farm income during risk years.
In Canada the average length of an individual hospital stay in any given year runs to a little more than ten days, reflecting a concise stay for many patients and a broad efficiency in care delivery across institutions.
The Elks Band annual Christmas party featured carols bingo and dancing after a brief practice. D A Kinney from Elks thanked members and praised Bandmaster Bob Miller of Langenburg for weekly practice travels. A silverware chest was presented to Mr and Mrs Miller while Allan Graham made a leadership tribute. A turkey buffet for 120 capped the evening.
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