Cadets End Term With Inspection And Party
Cadets of Russell Canadian Air Cadet Squadron No 677 completed their term with a Friday night inspection and march past at the Legion. Reviewing officers Bain and Labossiere led a formal drill followed by speeches from S/L Hyde and others, trophy presentations to top cadet performers, and a social evening with parents and guests.
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Smryseves Callens
Te Noval
Russell
Bain
Edward Labossiere
Danelink
Cpl. G. Kingdon
S/L Hyde
Legion Rooms
William Andrews
RG. Smellie
J. A. Burgess
Andrews
Steele
Af Winnipes
Air Cadet League
Manitoba
Munroe
Rivers
Cpl
G. Kingdon
Sac Donald Wishira
Hyde
Edward Labassiere
Canadian Legion
George Laing
Esterhazy Fire Destroys Cafe Run by Former Residents
A fire early Tuesday in Esterhazy Saskatchewan destroyed several businesses including a cafe run by former residents Mr. Mark Soon and Mr. Tommy Mark. Also damaged were two machines owned by Mr. Jim Sharpe housed in the burned buildings.
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Esterhazy
Sask
Mark Soon
Tommy Mark
Jim Sharpe
Something Different In Bingo Planned By Golfers
The Russell Golf Club plans a fast paced bingo Monday June 20 in Memorial rink. No long games or tie breakers and all to share in big cash prizes. Tickets are on sale in town with cash prizes for advance sales.
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Russell Golf Club
Memorial
Council Approves Two More Dwelling Permits
The council approved two more dwelling permits at last Thursday's meeting. Nick Mnowski received a permit for a Hans Maurer frame dwelling on Bonnie Street valued at 9000 dollars, and Edna Heap received a frame dwelling on Pelly Avenue valued at 12000 dollars. A correction set Dr. Wolfe's permit at 15000 dollars. Accounts of 2469.07 were approved, and by law changes setting the 1960 tax rate were passed. Mayor Burgess led the session with all councillors present. Constable Schulz discussed town by laws and his work. Dr. J Malcolmson emailed provisional dates for senior citizens home meetings in the district for June 20 and 21.
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Sai Petmull
Nick Mnowski
Hans Maurer
Bonnie Street
Edna Heap
Pelly Avenue
Dr. Wolfe
J. Malcolmson
Department of Health and Welfare
J. A. Burgess
Derrick Schulz
Stan Krowski Earns BSc in Geology at McNeese
Among 220 McNeese State College seniors who received degrees earlier last week was Stanley I. Krowski, son of Mr and Mrs Mike Krowski of Russell. Stan earned a bachelor of science degree in geology.
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McNeese State College
Stanley I. Krowski
Mike Krowski
Russell
Stan
Northend Opens Fastball Season With 18 16 Win Over Giants
Northend defeated the defending champion Giants 18 to 16 in the 1960 Banner County Fastball League opener. Giants pitcher Chuck Nelson and Matt Ewakın struggled while Dave Klimack and Ernie Bird led Northend scorers. Schedule notes list upcoming games against Elks Legion Farmers Clements and Giants through July with playoffs starting July 6.
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Banner County
Giants
Northend
Dave Klimack
Ernie Bird
Chuck Nelson
Matt Ewakin
The
Elks and Legion
Farmers and Clements
Clements
Farmers
Elks
Legion
Sth Legion
Manitoba C of C Names New Manager Thomson
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce appoints A Thomson as Manitoba manager and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce head. He succeeds the late R R Mundle and will hold dual roles with the provincial federation, after previous service in Ontario and North Battleford.
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An A.lmomson
North Battleford
Sask
Manitoba
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
D.L. Morrell
Stanley N. Jones
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Thomson
Federation of Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Robert R. Mundle
Ontario
Canadian Chamber
Chamber of Comerce
North Battleford Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Saskatchewan
Knox United Evening Group Holds May Meeting
Knox United Evening Group met at Mrs L Loney's home on Monday May 30 with sixteen members attending. They discussed camp leadership for Camp Wasaga and agreed to donate 1500 to the Women's Missionary Society for Korea clothing postage. Committees formed for a fair booth and plans for the next gathering on June 13 at Mrs G W Tindale's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox United Evening Group
G. W. Tindale
A. Kinney
J. Drever
J C Donaldson Joins Manitoba Power Commission Board
J C Donaldson, 69, is named a member of the Manitoba Power Commission by Hon John B Carroll minister of public utilities. He takes office June 1 after P A Kennedy retires May 31 after 23 years on the board. Donaldson, born in the Wheat City, has long been active in Brandon’s business and civic life. He began training at 14 under his father the late Joseph Donaldson a pioneer in retail meat trade and Manitoba stockman.
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Urangon
Cam” Donaldson
Manitoba Power Commission
John B. Carroll
Donaldson
P. A Kennedy
Brandon
Wheat City
Donadlson
Joseph Donaldson
Manitoba
High Schools Track Meet At Shilo This Saturday
About three to four hundred Manitoba senior high school and collegiate institute tracksters will gather at Camp Shilo for the 21st Provincial Track and Field Meet. The event starts at noon CST and is organized by the Track and Field Committee of the Manitoba branch, in cooperation with the provincial education department. All events follow Amateur Athletic Union of Canada rules.
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Igi
Camp ‘Shilo
Canadian Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Granitoba
Department of Education
Manitoba
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
Small Attendance At Last Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The latest monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting drew eleven attendees due to a parade of Air Force Cadets. The Agriculture Committee sent a livestock field day questionnaire to farmers, a highway project affects a nursery plot near Angusville, and no June rural invitation was received. The resolutions committee approved revised highway and local convention resolution changes, a brochure plan to advertise town and district was proposed, and a brief to a provincial commission on county court changes was discussed.
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We Air Force
Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture Committee
Angusville
Trade and Commerce
Chamber
Royals Start Season With Tournament Win
The Russell Royals opened their season by winning the MacNutt ladies softball tournament on May 29. They beat Calder 8 to 3 in the second game, then cruised 18 to 12 in the final against Angusville, before a 17 to 9% sixth inning outburst sealed the title. Next, Russell lost a 7 inning tilt to Angusville 3 2, then host Binscorth June 2 at 7 pm at the Agricultural Grounds with lineup including Spike Kieper and Val Davidson.
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Russell Royals
Weir
MacNutt
Angusville
Russell
Calder
Royals
Don
Val Davidson
Val
Wwe
Ed Me
Angusvile
Russell Royal
Binscorth
Annual Reports Given At Last H S Meeting
The Russell Home and School Association held its final meeting of the term on Tuesday evening. The session opened with O Canada, prayers, and awards for attendance and the Dunsmore Memorial Scholarship. Officers for 1960 61 were named, a guest speaker lauded home and school work, and a lunch followed. The year saw eight regular meetings, seven executive sessions, and an average attendance of 60 with 49 paid members.
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Russell Home and School Association
Robinson
Stanley
Waddell
Jeffs
McKenzie
Reith Secpresoent
Murphy
Kennedy
R. Smele
Baker
R. Robinson
Moran
Stewart
Bird
Helliwell
Stanchuk
McNaughton
North Brandon
Sue Baker
Central America
Young Canada
Pelly School Division bylaw vote set with several new schools
Electors across the Pelly school division vote next Tuesday June 7 to approve a building program adding high schools at Russell Inglis Rossburn and Elphinstone. Polls run 9 am to 6 pm with Russell voters at Russell High School. Aimed to provide space now and for future needs, the bylaw may raise taxes though defeating it would not save money.
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Pelly Ail
Project High School
Russell
Inglis
Rossburn
Elphinstone
Russell High School
Trustes
Mail service changeover keeps existing post office hours
On the new mail service start, closing times at the local post office remain mostly unchanged. Despatch deadlines are 10 pm to Winnipeg and east, 12 noon to Winnipeg, 2 pm to Yorkton and west, 12 noon to Brandon via East routes, 12 noon to Inglis, and 10 am to Millwood and Harrowby. Mondays retain noon mail closure.
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Winnipeg
Yorkton
Silverton
Adgusville
Brandon
Inglis
Millwood
Harrowby
May Showers Bring 2.40 Inch Rainfall in CPR Area
Rainfall last week at the CPR area reached 2.40 inches, pushing May totals to 2.90 inches. This compares with 3.15 inches for the same month a year ago.
Winds From The West Electors In Saskatchewan Vote
Next Wednesday electors in Saskatchewan go to the polls to elect four provincial government seats. The piece notes strong winds from the west as politicians enter the final week of campaigning. Four parties CCF Liberal Conservative and Social Credit field full slates and may split the opposition vote, possibly returning to the CCF.
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Saskatchewan
CCF
Liberal
Conservative
Social Credit
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Paty
Jack Chom
Russell Squadron
Council
Stan Krowski
McNeese
New Manitoba C. of
Knox
J.C. Donaldson
Power Commission Board
Shilo
C. of C
God Save the Queen
C. Jackson
Sanderson
W. Andrews
Russell Collegiate Institute
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