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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
The article outlines plans for a week of festivities beginning with invites and menus for all ages. Canada-1967 will open the events, featuring a baby show, a District 4-H rally, and an Esso exhibit at the hall from 10 to 12 am. Grain, vegetable, and dairy judging is scheduled for Thursday morning with exhibits due by 10.
The 1967 Miss Canada will travel from Toronto to crown the Chamber of Commerce float and open Russell Agricultural Society events on Thursday July 20. Parade marshal Bob Mehfurray and three assistants coordinate sections from Main Street north to the fairgrounds, with routes via Shell River Ave and Russell Street past the hospital before the fair.
The Consolidated School District of Russell No 2454 held a meeting on July 10 at 8 p.m. with Chair M. Perrin and Secretary H. Way, trustees V. Rosnoski R. White J Langford J Rannie and D M Dunn present. The fire commissioner's report was presented and the meetings continued until all titles are found and searched. The Silver Creek school is to be made ready before fall to be used by the retarded.
A local event lists one contest in its competition with the leader named as Mrs David Coutter of Sverton. A personal interview with the judge Ss followed the written text.
A large turnout of local entrants won prizes at the Centennial art and literature contest held in the new Centennial Library. Mrs Belle Busch of Shellmouth won first in oil painting with a prairie grain scene. Mrs Ethel tied for second with a noted tapestry piece. Ron Kiimack earned third in drawing. Prof A Hamilton urged ongoing contests to nurture country talent. Mrs Rose Kieper led the prose winners with first prize.
Two events highlighted Inglis last Friday as the village celebrated the water and sewage system opening and the new community centre. Local officials and residents attended a ribbon cutting with Reeve Keay and Mr McLean, with Garber and Gaber receiving Manitoba pins and a two hundred attendee dinner. Stan Jackson emceed the after dinner program with local dignitaries and volunteers receiving thanks and recognition for their work. Minister Hamry Enns attended as guest.
Gathered material for family history emerges with a found old tea cup glowing blue green and red after years in sun. Lilac bushes near the door remain lavender and white. Mrs Allen recalls a hillside cave once lived in with poles and skins before the house. The cave’s site, front flat, old cellar, well and cribs show proof of past dwellers. The centennial observances are praised by a community figure.
The Sle Column announces a one day exhibit in Russell today heralded by the claxon playing O Canada. Centennial celebrations kick off with events including an Eastern Star ball, Roadside Canada, Pioneer Days with free breakfast and street dances, leading to a parade, fair, and races on Thursday and Friday. The city anticipates many former residents and visitors for the festivities.
Funeral services for Mrs M Thickett are held today at 2 30 pm in the church. The service follows a week of family tributes and will be conducted by local ministerial staff.
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