Liquor sales debate in Russell area outlines costs
A letter to the editor from Geo Denyes of Silverton Manitoba argues against liquor outlets, citing social and fiscal costs from liquor consumption. He estimates local sales figures for beer parlors and liquor stores, compares government revenue, and urges paying existing store debts over spending on liquor. Dated June 30, 1954.
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Easter
Russell
Portage
Neepawa and
Portage Liquor Store
Neepawa and Russell
Geo. Denyes
Silverton
Man
Correction to auction sale ad for calves
Classified page correction notes that the auction ad should read 12 sucking calves instead of cows. Also lists a separate for rent ad offering light housekeeping or room and board with contact phone 1655.
Inclement Weather Ruins Knox United Picnic Activities
Rain and high winds forced the Knox United Church Sunday School picnic at Silver Beach to cancel races. Superintendent Jack Thom and the AOTS organized the event with hut scramble ice cream and supper. Several hardy attendees swam despite the weather.
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Knox United Church
Silver Beach
Jack Thom
A.o.ts
Silverton Church Leadership Camp At Clear Lake
Silverton reports a leadership camp at Clear Lake this week. Miss Beth Coulter, recently nursing in Sioux Lookout Ontario, has returned home and is now nursing in Russell Hospital. Mrs Annie E Keating left for Chapman New Brunswick to visit her sister Mrs Lillie Morrison, accompanied by Mrs M Broadfoot. Miss N Evans visited her home for the weekend. Mr and Mrs R S Cochrane spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C Robin at Roblin. The Silverton Sunday School will be closed for the holiday season.
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Ted Church
Clear Lake
Beth Coulter
Sioux Lookout
Ont
Russell Hospital
Annie E. Keating
Lillie Morrison
Chapman
New Brunswick
M. Broadfoot
N. Evans
R. S. Cochrane
Minniska Community Notes Include Births Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Tom Dunn with Mr and Mrs H McLennan drove to Winnipeg last week. Mr and Mrs Bruce Evans announce the birth of a daughter Joyce Gladys on June 23. Nell Evans of Winnipeg visited with Bruce Evans last week. Mrs Bob Stewart and Melvin Dunn visited Yorkton last weekend. Chas and Bob McFarlane traveled to the Trout Festival. The Watt Dunn family are in Brandon this week for the Provincial Exhibition. Norman McLennan and Shorty Gray left for Estevan to attend the races with Daryl Halwas as jockey for their entries. Minniska school closing exercises were held Tuesday afternoon.
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Tom Dunn
H. McLennan
Winnipeg
Bruce Evans
Joyce Gladys
Nell Evans
Bob Stewart
Melvin Dunn
Yorkton
Chas
Bob McFarlane
Watt Dunn
Brandon
Norman McLennan
Harrowby Visitors From Red Deer and United States
Mr and Mrs Alvin Steinwalt of Red Deer Alberta visited Mr and Mrs Ken Greensides. Relatives Audrey Vicroy and son Fred and Lemon and son Jerry, all from the United States, also visited. The school closed June 30 with children awaiting summer vacation. The tone reflects a local social note and ongoing community ties.
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Alvin Steinwalt
Red Deer
Alta
Ken Greensides
Co. Greensides
Audrey Vicroy
Fred
Farewell Greeting for Miss McCallum at School
The pupils bid farewell to Miss McCallum who will attend Normal this year. She has endeared herself to all, and the year shows very satisfactory progress under her guidance. We regret her leaving but wish her the best in everything.
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Miss McCallum
Engagement announced for Mary Kukura and William Adams
Mrs. Harry Kukura announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Mary to William Howard Adams son of Mrs Adams of Brandon. The wedding is set for Saturday July 10 at four in the afternoon at St Pauls United Church Brandon with a reception to follow at the Prince Edward Hotel.
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Harry Kukura
Mary
William Howard Adams
Redistribution Committee Chooses Hrynorezux Chairman
Manitoba electoral seats redistribution panel names M N Hrynorezux Liberal MP for Ethelbert as chair. Delegations may present at the September 13 meeting with advance notice to the committee secretary.
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M.N. Hrynorezux
Ethelbert
Manitoba
Five Liberals and One C.CF The Committee Led By Prudhomme
C Prudhomme heads a coalition including five Liberal colleagues and one C CF member forming a committee. The group appears to coordinate policy positions and oversee party activity within the organization.
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C._ Prudhomme
C.cf
The
Committee
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Frank Clement & Sons Ltd
General Motors Products
Langenburg
L. G. Betz
Minniska
Harrowby
Robertson Brothers
Liss Iy
Smellie Bros. & CO
Russell, Man
By McBrIne
McBrine
Strayon
Conservativ
Bob McMurray
Suver Beach
Smitty’s
Restaurant & Grill
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