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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
1
Russell's two day fair and race meet is billed for Friday and Saturday July 14 15 at the fair grounds. The annual event gathers members of the Agricultural Society for a general meeting and entertainment for all ages.
Rural notice from Manitoba agricultural officials warns farmers with hay for sale to leave names and hay details at the extension office. Entomologist warns of Bertha Army worm resurgence in rapeseed with June July moth activity and late July August larvae.
The United Church Choir entertained at Elks Legion Court on Monday June 26. Hymns chosen by the senior ladies were sung. A presentation was made to Evie Relmer who is leaving. A tasty lunch was served.
The Rus sell Agricultural Society presents a two day race program at the fair with post time 6 30 each day. Friday features six races plus a chariot race with a 200 purse for the Russell Hardware and Supply blanket. Saturday includes two feature events the Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association split purse 550 and the Barry Memorial trophy 200 plus blankets. Parimutuel betting will be offered under government supervision depending on entries and wagering.
The Banner will close for holidays from July 14 to July 28 inclusive. No paper will publish on July 20 and July 27. Next edition will be published August 3. Correspondents are asked to send news in as usual.
The Thrift Shop describes its operations from October with donations of clothing bedding and kitchenware. Volunteers work two afternoons a week one afternoon to sort price make up quilts mats rugs. The shop opens Saturdays from 2 4 pm. Special thanks to Mr Alex Dalziel for rent free building. Total assets from sale of used goods were 1189 24 total expenses 84 24 including furnace thermostat 21 Manitoba Hydro 40 08 Inter City Gas 170 24 advertising 1 58 and clothing purchases for those referred by Health Nurse and Clergy. The operation closed for the summer months and will reopen in fall.
The office notes housing information from Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation on low rental housing for Russell, available to those meeting income needs. People may view photos and contact the Town Office for more details. The office seeks St John’s Ambulance First Aid course participants for a one day session in July. The RusSell Fair Parade seeks more floats with contact at 598. A total Solar eclipse occurs July 10 around noon, and an audio-visual PSI Science Tour is planned July 20 21 at the Cornell Chamber's Annex.
The Fish and Game Convention praised Dauphin for hospitality and facilities as the 1978 event was awarded to the city. Members discussed junior rifle programs, shoot offs across Canada, and calls for tighter meat and license controls. Manitoba groups highlighted wildlife legislation, moose season changes, nonresident licenses, and cross border meat and quota issues.
Lyle Schepp leads a bike hike from Russell and Angusville to Silverton on Tuesday July 11. Riders meet at 2:00 with Bob Chuchmuch and Lyle Schepp coordinating activities and a weiner roast at destination. Forms available from Bob Chuchmuch or Lyle Schepp.
The Russell Rams Hockey club hosted its inaugural golf outing at the local course on Sunday afternoon followed by preseason training and a barbecue at Rosnoski Silver Beach cottage with wives as guests. Gordon Coulter wowed spectators with a high-flying water display assisted by Angus. Manitoba Senior Championship playoffs awarded to Grand View with games July 29 and 30 across leagues. Agriculture work party scheduled for Monday at the fairgrounds to prepare for air days.
The June 22 1972 council meeting led by Mayor Burgess approved applying to the Department of Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs for a grant to Russell Golf and Country Club. The council also advised the Liquor Commission about the August 27 1972 Fastball Tournament and authorized senior personnel changes and bill payments.
Twenty three Russell grade six students went to Transcona on Sunday June 18 for a week in an urban setting. Twenty five Transcona students from Radisson School stayed with Russell families. They swapped buses in Neepawa after an initial meet and meal and toured local sites in Russell including a bakery elevator telephone office creamery hatchery and Yorkton’s Western Development Museum. A family evening of Sings Rosch followed by games concluded the visit before returning home.
The Angustville Cardinals host the Lakers at 1:00 pm as they push to advance to the provincial playoffs. A win would clinch the required sweep in league play and energize hopes for the postseason.
Police report lists liquor infractions and driving offences with offenders from Manitoba Saskatchewan and various towns. Noted fines range from 4 to 1000 with cash penalties and court costs. Names include Robert George Rannie Bernard Lucien Plante Barry Kelkenny Angus Muriel Luke Fanny Graham Jacob Kit and William Boychuk along with locations Inglis Searth Churchbridge and Binsearth.
August 12 to 18 camp Sun shine offers needy children ages 7 to 12 a camping and leadership experience. Cost is about 12.00 per child. donations can be left with John Clement of the Public City and Committee. Bedding and outgrown swimsuits welcome. contact Joan Rowat with contributions.
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