Premier Holds Confab Here with Manitoba Leader
Premier Weir met Conservatives and Liberals in Russell at the Club Cafe to discuss provincial issues. Topics included a proposed regional vocational school, hay shortages for farmers, school hut funding, daylight saving, medicare timing, and local byelections. Weir outlined no firm plans beyond potential changes if conditions allow and noted road work on Highway 4 pending tenders. He was accompanied by Arthur Schwantz and Warren Stein and proceeded to Roblin to open the annual fair and Gilbert Plains visit next.
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Manitoba
Weir
Russell
Club
Minnedosa
Brandon
Wer
Can
Saskatchewan
Arthur Schwantz
Warren Stein
Roblin
Gilbert Plains
Hay shortages prompt regional forage search and Millet idea
The Rural Scene columnist notes increasing hay demand and scarce hay meadows. He reports contacting Shoal Lake Ha miota Minnedosa and Neepawa officials to locate hay sources and mentions Millet as a potential annual hay crop to reduce travel and equipment needs. He observes summer fallow fields remain usable and recalls past reliance on straw and grain for winter feed.
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Shoal Lake
Hamiota
Minnedosa
Neepawa
Bantam A Ball Team Takes Manitoba League Honors
The Bantam A baseball team from Binscarth won the Manitoba Mid Western league title at home after a playoff run Saturday. They defeated Oak River 8 to 1, then 3 to 2, and beat Shoal Lake 5 to 3. Coaches were Dune Wowk and Delbert Deschamps. players included Danny Jackson, David Wowk, Denis Deschamps, Ted Uhryniuk, Jim Thom, Tom Cheropita, Bicknell, Brian Magnowski and Bob.
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Russell Banam
Binscarth
Oak River
Binscorth
Shoal Lake
Dune Wowk
Delbert Des- Qineup
Danny Jackson
David Wowk
Denis Deschamps
Ted Uhryniuk
Jim ‘Thom
Tom Cheropita
Bicknell
Brian Magnowski
Bob
Tee Seaitehle
Neces
Council Approves Subdivision Plan Near Rannie Property
Town Council approved a subdivision plan for the Rannie property at town’s south end at the last meeting in June. The land, extending town boundaries next year, transfers south to Highway 45 and road allowance south of section 3. Building permits issued to S. E. Stevens for a frame shed and to Mrs. Isobel Claridge for verandah repairs. Accounts totaling $6719.47 were approved. all council members attended.
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Rannie
Manitoba Legilature
S. E. Stevens
Isobel Claridge
Russell student wins 3200 fellowship for laser chemistry work
Brian Pettitt youngest son of Mr and Mrs Harry Pettitt of Russell completed his honors science degree with chemistry and earned a 3200 fellowship from the University of Toronto Institute of… He will study selective optical excitation of transitions in atoms and molecules by frequency tuned lasers, aiming to graduate with a Masters in Chemistry in 1969.
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Brian Pettitt
Harry Petitt
Russell
Brian
University of Toronto Institute of i
Supervision For Swimming Classes At Silver Beach
Norm Smith athletic director will supervise two weeks of swimming classes at Silver Beach from July 29 to August 10. The program, open to children of all ages and adults, is sponsored by the Red Cross and Russell Kwanis Club with Mrs Barbara Wenitoway as instructor. Transportation by bus departs from the elementary schools daily at 9 am for senior and intermediate groups, returning by 1 pm, while beginners and juniors depart at 12 pm and return by 4:30 pm. Cost is 5.00 for two weeks including transport or 2.00 for lessons only.
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Norm Smith
Silver Beach
Banner
Barbara Wenitoway
Foxwarren
The
Red Cross
Russell Kwanis Club
Fair and Race Meet Full Program Details
Last week's activities were well received and more participants are welcome in playground, field hockey, rhythmics, and folk dance sessions. The playground shifts to Silver Beach for swimming starting July 29, with indoor options if rain. The fair runs July 16 to 10? with entertainment daily, livestock shows, horse races, and entries from Manitoba Saskatchewan North Dakota.
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Silver Beach
Binscorth
Langenburg
Russell
North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Main Street St
Elks
Russell Golf Club edges Birtle in final inter club match
Russell hosted Birtle last Monday for the last Inter-club Golf match, edging the visitors six to three to finish the season on a winning note. Murray Wilson and Lorne Robinson swept all three points for Russell while Frenklement-Don Thompson and Doug McCaig Norman Robinson split 1% points each. This win likely secures Russell second in the standings as Birtle had won a close match 5 to 4 two weeks earlier. semi finals begin soon, to be completed by end of July.
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Russell
Birtle
Murray Wison
Lorne Robinson
Frenklement
Don Thompson
Doug MecCaig
Norman Robinson
New Auction Mart of Pool Elevators opens in Brandon
Manitoba Pool Elevators launches a modern livestock market at McGregor Avenue and 12th Street North Brandon on July 2 1968. It hosts up to 2000 cattle, houses a Brandon assembly yard for the Manitoba Hog Marketing Commission, and features a 950 seat auction arena, viewing areas, and an enlarged cafeteria for patrons.
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Manitoba Pool
Russell native wins cum laude B S in Education at U of North Dakota
Don Eshelby son of Mr and Mrs James Eshelby of Russell Manitoba earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a physical education major from the University of North Dakota. He graduated cum laude at the June 1968 commencement in Grand Forks and was awarded a graduate assistantship in vocational education research for the next year. He attended Russell Public School and Winnipeg Teachers College before teaching at Churchill and Roblin High Schools. He is married to Ivy Kimack.
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University of
Don
Russell
Teacher's College
Winnipeg
Churchill and Roblin
Ivy
Daugher
Vous Kimack
Farewell Party for Popular Couple
A large circle of friends and relatives gathered at Memorial Hall last Friday to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hanstock as they prepare to move to Pilot Mound. Jack has already left work and his family will join him soon. The event resembled a dance and social time with a buffet lunch served. Mr. Mendy Goodmanson shared humorous anecdotes about them and presented a gift.
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Memorial Hall
Jack Hanstock
Pilot Mound
Jack
Mindy Goodmanson
Town Notes Preview August Issue
The column discusses upcoming local events and notices over the next two weeks. It mentions reader submissions for August’s first issue, holiday visitors, and a promise of better service from the press express. It notes Jack Elliott’s appointment as accountant at the Royal Bank with his family relocating from Beausejour.
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Express
Jack Elliott
The
Royal Bank
Paul Deleveau
Ethelbert
Elliott
Beausejour
Temporary Buildings To Cost Hundred Thousand
The Pelly Trail Unitary Division Board met at Russell on June 2. It accepted the Indian Affairs transport agreement for Elphinstone Indian students and approved purchasing a Pitney Bowes mailing machine for 295 dollars with an 8 dollar monthly postage rent. The board authorized 98 590 dollars for 14 temporary classrooms with links to local schools, choosing higher local bids over the lowest overall bid for reasons including local construction and materials, proximity to Dauphin, and supervision cost considerations. A committee was formed to meet Norman Smith, recreation adviser, and Silverton School was slated for closure. After adjournment, retiring trustees Warrian, Gerelus, and Sonnenberg received plaques.
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Pelly Trail
Ase Dupa
Publiic Schools Finance Board
Nick Magnowski
Sandy Wagner
Russell
Inglis
Rossburn
Otto Ross
Binscarth
Ruste Coop
Nicky Magnowski
Dauphin
Norman Smith
Recreationair
Parobee
Ladies Compete In Crocus Tournament This July
Four towns Swan River Dauphin Roblin and Russell compete annually for the Crocus trophy with four players from each centre. Players are chosen from local clubs based on an 18 hole score. Cards are $0.50 and due by July 7. Swan River hosts on Sunday July 21.
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Crocus
Swan River
Dauphin
Roblin
Russell
Russell Ladies
Myma Thompson
York Factory Title Transfer To Parks Branch In Winnipeg
One of the oldest northern trading posts involving York Factory will transfer ownership today July 1 at 3 p.m. The Hudsons Bay Company will present the title to the National and Historic Parks Branch Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development at Lower Fort Garry Winnipeg. The department intends to preserve the site and restore public access when possible.
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York Factory
Parks Branch
Canadian North
Houdson's Bay Company
National and Historic Parks Branch
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Lower Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Foiled bid by Bob Gibson in six-out chase
Fireballing ace Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals was foiled last week in his attempt to become the second pitcher to weave six outs. He was run from the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers after five straight scoreless outings.
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Bob Gibson
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sens
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T Eaton
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Gerelus
Oak‘burn
Sonnenberg
Pelly ‘Trail Division
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