Oil Company Wins Building Permit in Russell
The council approved five permits totaling about 15000 dollars. Canada Ltd gains a two bay service station with pumps, a warehouse and five 00 gallon underground tanks on Main Street near Lawrence Avenue. Edward Gensorek will build a frame dwelling east of the fair grounds and interior remodeling of Chub Cafe is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lounen
Taseee Canada Ltd
Main Street
Lawrence Avenue
Edward Gensorek
Fair Grounds
Mark
Walter Wishart
Russell
Beach Imoro Attracts Crowds at Silver Beach Event
Large crowds return to Silver Beach with new attractions including a diving board float and improved swimming facilities. A Little League tournament saw Anguillie beat Binscarth, with Rossburn and Russell also competing. Boat rides offered on the lake and 23 1b pickerer won the fish derby. Legion and Elks ran a tug of war and a hamburger fry. a dance schedule was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imoro
Silver Beach
Anguwille
Binscarth
Rossburn
Russell
Pickerer
Joe Chuchmuch
Angusville
Legion and Elks
Legion- Elk
Manitoba Farmers Shift From Summerfallow to Crops 1964 Data
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a 12 percent drop in summerfallow acreage in Manitoba in 1964, with total summerfallow down about 400 000 acres from 1963. Wheat seeding rose about seven percent to over three and a third million acres, while rapeseed and fall rye also increased amid declines in barley and durum wheat. Factors include favorable export markets, soil testing, new technology, and educational programs like the 1964 Television short course This Business of Farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Iobel Department of Ture and Conservation
Keystone
Manitebs
Rev Mullally Takes Charge at St Joseph’s Worker Church
Rev Mullally is named to lead St Josephs Worker Church succeeding Father Larrabee in Souris West P E I He studied at St Dunstan s University Charlotte town and Holy Heart Seminary Halifax he was ordained June 15 1967 at St Dunstan s Basilica Charlottetown He served as secretary to aremiohep and in 1956 was assigned to St cathedral He became administrator after Msgr Cahill s death for five months then served five years as cathedral chaplain to the Junior CYO for teens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muly Latly
Larrabee
Souris West
Pel
St Dunstan's University
Charlottetown
Holy Heart Seminary
Halifax
St. Dunstan's
Basilica
Dina
Etary
Aremiohep
Local Swim Lessons Start at Kiwanis Camp
The Kiwanis Club at Elks Silver Beach opened swimming lessons for ages 8 to 14 with Miss Dorothy Jean Silver of Russell as instructor. Enrollment reached 99 including children and adults. sessions run twice daily all week for a dollar, open to district residents, continuing next week during the girls camp. Camp leader Don Wishira directs the boys program with Wayne Bulischak Greaver Gasman Douglas Prosavich and Claire Loney assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Elks
Silver Beach
Kiwanis Chub
Dorothy Jean Silver
Russell
Don Wishira
Wayne Bulischak
Greaver Gasman
Douglas _Prosavich
Claire Loney
Wildlife film highlights Manitoba scenery and birds
Manitoba’s Wildlife Recorded On Film presents Wildlife Surrounds Us a new 18 minute colour motion picture shot entirely in Manitoba by George Cotter. Angus Shortt Ducks Unlimited wrote the script and Werner Franz edited it. The film showcases spectacular intimate bird life and wide Manitoba scenes, aiming to educate and attract Manitobans to the Labatt Library of Manitoba Films. The United States rights to portions of the film are noted, with Cotter praised for colour viewing and natural Manitoba footage.
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Dart At
Lavates
Manitoba
Labatt Library of Manitoba
George Cotter
Angus Shortt
Ducks Unlimited
Werner Franz
Winnipeg
Cotter
Ao Nee Cee
Poe
United States
Sea Coset
Ame
Batt
Ukrainian Catholics Church August 1908 Services and Dinner
Notices list church services at 10 am on a Sunday schedule. After services, a parish dinner is planned in the hall. Details include the church name and timing, urging parishioners to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Manitoba Plans Eight Grade Curriculum Revision
Education minister Hon. George Johnson announced a revised curriculum for Grade 1 through Grade 8 in Manitoba schools. A 16 member committee including teachers, superintendents, and university affiliates will begin detailed subject revisions this fall, coordinated with ongoing university entrance and general course updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
George Johnson
Johnson
Manigobs Teachers Society
Manitoba Association of School Superintendents
U of M Faculty of Education
Brandon College
Manitoba Teachers College
Department of Education
St Lazare Hosts Big Sports Sunday At Old Fort Ellice
St Lazare Athletic Association gears up for a big parts day this Sunday at Old Fort Ellice featuring baseball fastball and aerial events. Local fans invited to attend as multiple sports vie for attention and prizes.
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ST. Lazare
Aerovaties
St. Laztre, Athletic Association
Old Fort Ellice
Barley acreage falls as disease hits yields
Barley area has dropped sharply over recent years due to persistent disease and the crop’s special requirements. Farm reports indicate barley now occupies less than half a million acres, reflecting ongoing agricultural challenges and adjustments by growers.
Manitoba Good Roads Awards Beautification Districts
Judging committee of the Manitoba Good Roads Association inspected town and municipal areas last week for the annual beautification competition. The panel included A. B. Exven, H. S. Paul, and H. P. Stanley, with transport by Winnipeg firms. The association promotes regular road upkeep as a municipal government function and notes growing district pride, with 32 entries in 1963 from 87 rural municipalities and about 75 towns and villages participating.
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Manitoba Good Roads Association
Exven
H. S. Paul
St. Vital
HP. Stanley
Chie
Manitoba Highways
Brame
Winnipeg
Wis
Elvic
Association
Manitoba
Second Largest Circus Coming To Russell
The Barnes and Bailey Circus returns to Russell presenting an expansive show with top features and equipment. It highlights a wide range of performing animals including elephants bears lions monkeys and camels, underscoring its longtime prominence in the circus world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Barnes and Baileys
Town Update On Water Projects And Local Events
The dam for the reservoir proceeds with the treatment plant rising. A main break on Russell Street caused low water pressure. Monday becomes a holiday. offices and banks gain an extra day. August 23 plans include a Russell club tourney and Inglis chamber fall classic at Asessippi Beach. Local examiner results hint Major Pratt Collegiate did well. Fishing at Silver Beach mostly pickerel. Water skiers head to Minnedosa for national championships. A water line and control trench progress toward the water tower. Lottery draws by St Marys Ukrainian Church and local clubs continue. The House of Commons pay claim is debated with suggested dissipation of reform.
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Russell Street
Russell Club
Inglis Chamber of Commerce
Asessippi Beach
Pratt
Silver Beach
St Mary's
Hlalnas
Legion
St. Lazare Athletic Association
Canada
Minnedosa
Circus comes to town with animals and acts for all ages
The show features Libery and high school horses with dering trained Shetland ponies along with tumblers and acts. A well balanced assortment ensures a complete entertainment program under the big top for children and families.
Manitoba’s Roblin era shifts with rising taxes and discontent
Ambrose notes popularity fade as Manitoba faces higher taxes and living costs. Sales tax debated after Michener report. prosperity favors big business and construction, but farmers and fixed incomes bear burden. Memories of Campbell Liberal era linger amid mixed public sentiment.
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Ambrose Mutts
Manitoba
Mr. Roblin
Campbell
Taxes as price for all pay in modern economy
Fragmentary remarks note that taxation affects rich and poor alike, shaping the price structure and reflecting broader budget realities. The text hints at political reader concerns and shifting views on who bears the tax burden within society.
Seedtime and Harvest
Dr. F. J. Greaney discusses roadside weed and brush control to reduce pests and hazards. He outlines chemicals, notably 2 4D and mixtures with 2 4 6, water application rates from 10 to 40 gallons per acre, and the need for expert guidance for effective coverage and safety.
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Oil Company
Place Ville Marie
Woton
Gener
Roconi
Nthe
Commonwealth Eeen
Jabriel Menaud
Montreal
Rcultural
Sultant
Rev. Mullally
St. Joseph's
M Hal
Ontario
House of Commons
Canada Pension Plan
F. J. Greaney
Destro
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