Former C N Employee In Winnipeg Retires
J G George Shipley longtime CN superintendent of equipment for the Manitoba district and Winnipeg area retires after a career spanning motive power and car equipment leadership. A testimonial dinner at the Fort Garry Hotel honored his service with a purse presented by regional VP W C Bowls. Associates from Russell The Pits Rivers Sioux Lookout and Fort Rouge attended.
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C.N
Russell
J. G. George Shipley
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Fort Garry
W. C. Bowls
Rivers
Sioux Lookout
Fort Rouge
Public Speaking Contest Results by Russell Kiwanis
Six girls competed in the final speaking contest after elimination rounds. Each contestant will receive a medal from the Kiwanis Club of Russell. Judges were Ble Deveson, Deborah, and Pat. Deborah Lee will represent her area in an interprovincial contest sponsored by CJGX Yorkton on June 12.
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Kiwanis Club of
Russell
Ble
Deveson
Deborah
Pat
Wan River
Roblin
Swan
Winnipeg
Deborah Lee
CJGX
Yorkton
Goodswick
School Tax Rebates Now Being Mailed
Sha being mailed out municipal stats use Honnaan Smellie QC announced that the volume of mailings should reach two thousand a day with about a 10 day period between receipt of an application and mailing the cheque. He noted the prior wording no rebate unless taxes paid by December 31 no longer applies.
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Sha
Honnaan
Smellie
Mr. Smelle
Council Sells Lots For Two New Homes
City records show two lots sold for new residences with buyers Mike Ostapowick and Matt Walko plus Robert Waddell. Imperial Oil Limited secures permission for a 12 940 gallon vertical storage tank addition at the site.
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Council
Pur Iesse
Tod Mike Ostapowick
Matt Walko
Robert Waddell
Imperial Oil Limited
Inglis Cadet Graduates With Degree And Commission
Officer Cadet Schmitke of Inglis graduated Friday from the Royal Military College of Canada with a Bachelor of Science in honours mathematics and physics and received a regular commission as a sub lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Army. He attended Inglis Collegiate, graduating in 1961, and is the son of Oscar Schmitke of Inglis.
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Schmitke
Inglis
Royal’ Hiltary College of Canada
Royal Canadian Ary
Inga
Oscar Schmitke
Employment At High Level In This Area
National Employment Service Brandon reports May 1965 job applicants 691 males and 388 females, down from April’s 1608 and 688. Area served spans Riding Mountain NP to US border and from Saskatchewan Manitoba border to east of Carberry. Major declines in female applicants tied to heavy equipment operators and building trades. many school students enter labor force post term. Employers urged to plan ahead for applicant availability.
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National Employment Service
Brandon
G.L. Wilkinson
Riding Mountain National Park
United States
Carberry
Lady Golfers Set Tuesday Evening Play in Russell
Enthusiastic opening day May 16 sees 26 players join the Russell Ladies Golf Club. Special invitation extended to ladies to join with fees 50 cents for members and one dollar for nonmembers. Contact Dr A Craig treasurer at 256 to join and enjoy upcoming activities.
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Russell
Seine Gn Ae
Russell Lub
Local Teachers To U S Study Course Conference
Local school boards join the eleventh annual conference on reading at Concordia College Moorhead Minnesota from June 4 to 18. Eminent educators and reading specialists from Canada and the United States will discuss diagnosing reading difficulties and remedial programs. The event aims to strengthen reading clinics, comprehension, and student scholastic success across schools and communities.
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Concortia College
Moorhead
Minnesota
Canada
USA
Odium
I'mill E
University of Alberta
Florida
Chicago
Pelly ‘Trail Teachers’ Association
Charge Set for Hay Cutting in Riding Mountain Park
The Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources announced a $2.50 per ton hay rate in Riding Mountain National Park plus a $1.00 permit fee per issue. About 60 farmers will be permitted to cut hay in the park this season.
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Riding Mountain National
Perton
Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources
C of C Farm Tour and Dinner Planned for June 14
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a June 14 farm tour leaving at 2am from the agricultural representative's office for two Foxwarren area visits at Graham Farm. Manitoba Deputy Minister D W Jarvis will speak at the Elks ball dinner. Committee members coordinate tours, catering, and ticket sales as plans include a permanent tourist bureau and partnerships for upcoming events. Seventeen members attended. Burke Garnett welcomed Vern Schmidt.
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Elks
Agricultural Committee
Bill Uneyniuk
Murray Hovey
Ken Munro
Art Kinney
Harry Wey
Dick Wheatley
T He Council
Ourist
Parks Board
Burke Garnett
Vern Schmidt
Co Op Lumber
Russell
May Meeting Report From Russell Wil
The regular WJ meeting was held at the Kippan Home with 15 members and four visitors present. Mrs. E Witty opened the meeting as the Mary Stewart's Col Lane notes from the last gathering were read, a financial statement was given by treasurer Mrs M Cochrane, roll call responses offered a Cure for the Blues, Mrs Hay Gillespie read the Thought for the Day, and correspondence was dealt with. Mrs Eifie Silver was named delegate to attend the annual W convention in Winnipeg June 1 to 3. Mrs H Way introduced a demonstration of her craft, and delegates Mrs H Way and Mrs Jean Stevens shared notes from the Rossburn district convention attendee.
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Kippan
E. Witty
Mary Stewart
Col- Lane
Ida McCaig
M. Cochrane
Hay Gillespie
Eifie Silver
Winnipes
H. Way
Jean| ‘ Stevens
Rossburn
Gordon Southam appointed manager at InterCity Gas Utilities
Mr. Gordon Southam named manager of InterCity Gas Utilities Ltd towline operations at Masonal Inels. He previously worked in the Steinbach division and succeeds the former manager, with Mr. Cassidy, vice president, announcing the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Southam
G. A. Cassidy
InterCity Gas Utilities Ltd
Gordon
Mas al Inels
Southam
Comany
Steinbach
June Declared Dairy Month in Manitoba by Minister
Manitoba declares June as dairy month with a series of events for farmers and manufacturers. Dairy industry supports about 50,000 Manitobans earning from the trade, valued at around 50 million dollars, with nearly 190,000 cows in the province.
Careless Cycling Sparks Road Safety Message
After a harsh winter, motorists and cyclists share roads as Manitoba officials warn that children on bicycles must follow same traffic rules as drivers. Key dangers include riding after dark without lights and riding in a motorist’s lane, which increase collision and fatality risk.
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Manitoba Department of Beaks
Dinner Event Described in Local Notes
Hotel social pages describe a gathering with hostesses Mrs. T. Jackson and Mrs. W. Du frat assisting and serving a Juneh beverage. The casual write up highlights the attendees and service details in a concise society note.
Water Safety Week Highlights Manitoba Losses
The piece recalls Water Safety Week during June and warns of summer risks after a harsh winter. It cites 46 Manitobans who died relaxing in water last year and notes many deaths were due to lack of supervision. It stresses preventing tragedies through safety precautions.
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Red Cross
Seedtime and Harvest By Dr F J Greaney
Dr Greaney discusses weed control chemistry noting Dicamba and TCA cleared for use on hard to kill weeds in small grain crops. Dicamba controls wild buckwheat tartary buckwheat smartweeds and cow cockle in wheat oats and barley at 2 to 4 ounces per crop heat stage with mixtures 6 to 8 ounces. Follow label directions. TCA controls green foxtail in flax rape oats and barley with timing and rates: flax four to six inches high, rape two to four leaf stage, oats and barley two to four leaf stage at 2 to 3 pounds per acre.
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Inglis Navy
U.S
National
F. J. Greaney
Texill
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