Farmers Bonspiel Dates Set for Feb 15 17
The Russell Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Farmers Bonspiel with events slated Thursday through Saturday February 15 16 and 17 Entries must name the complete rink and only bona fide male farm residents are eligible High school students are excluded due to school curling commitments The entry cut off is February 5 with draws published February 8 There will be no evening curling Thursday and Friday and a Friday reception will honor curlers and their partners
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Rams Face Slim Playoff Shot In Late Season Skirmish
With four games left Russell Rams cling to a mathematical chance for the Southern division playoff. They trail Kamsack by three points, each team with two head to head games. Upcoming schedule includes Lang enburg and Kamsack, plus a home clash versus Kamsack on February 3. Rams recently dropped three games, two to Inglis and one to Langenburg, after a 82 72 win at Inglis and a 82 54 loss in the rematch.
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Russell Rams
Rams
Kamsack
Russell
Langenburg
Plumbing Course In Mobile Classroom
A Mobile Classroom parked on the Co-Op lot hosted a Rural Plumbing and Sanitation Course with 16 men. Health Inspectors Ed Schellenberg and Walter Karyluk discussed Manitoba Health Regulations and septic tanks while Agricultural Engineer Lore Buchanan outlined pumps and water systems. Journeyman Plumber Larry Desmarais led installation sessions for home plumbing, with attendees from Harrowby Monson Foxwarren and other communities.
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Jue Manitova
Ed. Schellenberg
Walter Karyluk
Manitoba
Lore Buchanan
Larry Desmarais
Wood
Ron Collins
Harrowby
Eric ‘Lee
Marchwell
Walte Marshall
Eadcliffe
Earl Berg
Allan Brant
David Dunn
Michael Lapka
Russell
J Moulson
Foxwarren
Marion Siwak
Dick Nychuk
Wm Kalyniak
Andrew Moan
Angusville
Alwyn Coulter
Silverton
Russell Chamber Sets First Meeting of Year
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its first regular meeting of the year this Friday at 7:30 PM in the Elks hall. New president Bill Stasiuk asks for full cooperation and hopes for strong attendance to kick off a banner year ahead.
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Russell Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
Bill Stasiuk
H and S Meets Plans Winnipeg Conference On March 28
Home and School Association held a well attended meeting in the MPC chaired by Mr Tindale. Plans were made to send delegates to the Winnipeg conference on March 28 2990. Dr D L Hall spoke on the Birtle Health Unit and its services. Mrs J Burgess Mrs T Dunsmore formed a delegate committee.
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Sue
Home and School Association
MPC
Tindale
Winnipeg
J .Burgess
T. Dunsmore
Stewart
E. C. Sanderson
J. Cross
Shelley Phillips
W. Andrews
D. L. Hall
Birtle
Hall
Coment
V. Bird
A. Busch
Shellmouth
Lane
John Spencer Dies After Illness at Nun's Hospital
Announcement: John Spencer died Tuesday night at Nun's Hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon after word of his death reached here Wednesday morning. Mr Spencer resided locally and his passing prompted funeral arrangements.
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John Spencer
Nun's Hospital
Prairie Garden ’62 Available Locally
The Prairie Garden 1962 edition will be distributed locally in February. Local gardeners may order by leaving their request with secretary Mrs. H. W. Smith. The book features 50 articles and over 80 pictures on grafting fruit trees evergreen care prairie gardening modern planters electric heating in cold frames and pest control. A special section by Dr. Leslie answers common questions and the Cascade Gardens at Banff are showcased.
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Nusses
Acunural Society
H. W. Smith
Leslie
Cascade Gardens
Att Banff
Promising 1962 Outlook Seen By Business Leaders
A 1962 economic outlook survey reports 90 percent response from 250 executives, with manufacturing firms predicting stronger gains than nonmanufacturing. Most expect higher industrial production and sales, while earnings, employment, and wage trends show optimism for the coming year amid uncertain raw materials costs and prices.
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Aamodevwomens Cure
Gurney Evans
Industry and’ Commerce
Tel
Alll
Trustees appoint Prefontaine as executive director and fieldman
The Manitoba School Trustees Association announces the appointment of Prefontaine as executive director and fieldman. He will begin full time on March 1, 1962, assisting school boards with local problems, organizing regional meetings, conducting research, and expanding services to trustees statewide. He was born in St Pierre in 1924 and is the son of MLA Edmond Prefontaine. He previously served as president of the Manitoba trustees association.
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Prefontaine
Manitoba School Trustees’ Association
Manitoba, School Trustees’ Association
Manitoba School ‘Trustees’ Association
Pelly Trail Teachers Propose Pension Overhaul
At Rossburn Collegiate the Pelly Trail Division of the Manitoba Teachers Society discussed a new pension plan. The proposal would pay 2 percent of the average salary from the best five of the last ten years times years of service up to 35. A unanimous resolution urged immediate government action.
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W.teting
The
Pelly
Trail
Manitobal Teachers’ Society
Rossburn
Gordon Newton
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
H. J. Loewen
A. G. Minish
Russell
Pelly Trail
Viewers urged to share reactions to Canada TV short course
Rural Scene notes Canada telecast of the first TV short course on farming, asks viewers for feedback and ideas for future shows. It mentions kit supply limits, leads for pickups, and lists local residents who attended. Also mentions 4H Woodworking Club forming in Shellmouth with 18 members and a curling bonspiel in Russell. Field Crops recommendations for Manitoba 1962 follow.
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Canada
Arthur Fouillard
St. Lazare
Arl Keating
Silverton
Stan Mushumanski
Andrew Rossburn
Harold Clement
Russell
Shellmouth
Lorne White
L. Prokopatze
Manitoba
Western Manitoba Crusade For Christ Comes To Brandon
Leighton Ford Billy Graham associate will lead a two week crusade at St. Pauls United Church Brandon starting March 18 1962 with Homer James and Irv Chambers joining. Organizers expect a significant event to spread the gospel across Western Manitoba with strong hymn singing and evangelistic outreach.
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Leighton Ford
Billy Graham
Evangelis
St. Paul's United Church
Brandon
Brandon Ministerial Association
Onttario
United States
Ford
Wembly Stadium
London
England
Homer" James
Irv Chambers
Mr James
Canada
CBC
James
Ottawa
Leighton “Ford Evangeliste Crusade
Crusade Choir
Rusade
Ridgwood
New Jersey
Local sports and community notes from Manitoba region
The column details Beav er Lumber transfer moves for Dick Roe and crew changes at the local yard. It covers curling bonspiels, 4H and Legion events, Elks bottle drive, and zone playoff hints with A D Ziprick rink. March of Dimes aims for Manitoba fundraising and rehabilitation efforts for cripples.
Campaign to Improve Manitoba Teachers Pensions Discussed
J Moran and D W Smith were among teachers listening at a Manitoba Teachers' Society seminar in Winnipeg on January 20. The meeting attracted over 75 pension and public relations chairs as they urged a better pension plan, citing low benefits and the forfeiture of contributions after three years.
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March of Dimes
Manitoba
Society For Crippled Children and Adults
J. Moran
D W. Smith
Pelly Trail
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Winnipeg
Christine Allen
Related
Teachers’ Association
F. Baragar
Baragar
N. Toews
Manitoba’ Teachers’ Society
Canada
Toews
James Dow
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Ted Yankoski
W. W. W. Wilson
Florida
Elks
Memorial Arena
Legion
A. D. Ziprick
Inglis
Ping” Waddell
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Terry Waddell
Jim Walchuk
Ernie Bird
Art Berke
Terry
Lodge
Dauphin
Oliver
Neepawa
Edmonton
Burke Garnett
Dane Wowk
Ralph Robinson
Herb Rutar
Jack Thom
Jack Wilson
Logie Smellie
Bob Thom
Rod Clement
Ab Busch
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Cec Sanderson
Millwood
National Council of the
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Harris Huston
Marquette
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