Chamber Meeting Discusses Many Topics
The Chamber covered the National Convention plans for June 20 and 21 with emphasis on local participation. Jim Turner was nominated as official delegate. A campaign to support tag day on May 31 was urged instead of a Camp Sunshine donation. Debris cleanup and derelict auto removal were discussed with citywide cooperation pledged. A June breakfast meeting was proposed for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preent
Jim Turner
Chambers
Camp Sunshine
Melita
Russell
Kinney
J E. Kaye
Winnipeg
Chamber
Dale Brown
Agricultural Society Plans Upcoming Russell Fair Events
The Russell Agricultural Society held an open meeting chaired by Jim Adolphe with about 25 attendees. Plans include amateur entertainers contests each afternoon, mini bike races, and a teen dance on July 17. Brent Stewart and Garth Dow to convene committees, prize lists ready, and notices for entries and further details to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Agricultural Society
Jim Adolphe
Favor
Dale Brown
Brent Stewart
Power
Add
Brent
Agriculture Society
Garth Dow
Roy Hassett
Council Chambers
Orioles Triumph Over McCauley Blazers 2-0 at Moosmin Ball Park
Binscorth Orioles shut out the McCauley Blazers 2-0 as Bruce Bremer earns his second MSBL win and leads the league batting average. Ross Lynch pitched for the Blazers. Orchard highlights include Garth Jackman joining the Orioles and Chuck Langs noted arm. Upcoming: Orioles host Grandview Lakers Friday with a doubleheader on Sunday June 15 featuring Riverside Canucks and Souris Cardinals at Binscarth Ball Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosmin Ball Park
Binscorth Orioles
McCauley Blazers
Ross Lynch
Blazers
Bruce Bremer
Orioles
Bremer
MSBL
Garth Jackman
Chuck Lang
Sam Jameison
McCauley
Binscorth
Grandview Lakers
Binscarth
Riverside Cantucks
Souris Cardinals
Riverside Canucks
Virden
Banner County Singers Say Farewell Performance
Banner County Singers present a farewell show on Friday June 13 at 8 in Russell Memorial Hall. Robyn Lange Shannon Lange Kim Venz Lori Miller and new member Lori Keating perform a varied program with proceeds supporting a recording session. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County Singers
Russell Memorial Hall
Robyn
Shannon Lange
Kim Venz
Lori Miller
Lori Keating
Shannon Lange Accepted at Interlochen Arts Academy
Shannon Lange of Russell has been accepted for the 1975-76 year at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. The 15 year old will study dance and piano as part of the academy’s college preparatory and performing arts program, and is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Norman Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Lange
Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen
Michigan
Parkview Boulevard
Russell
Shannon
Major Pratt Collegiate School
United States
Brad Parkinson
Miss Lange
Norman Lange
Aster Yellows Virus Threat In Horticulture
Horticultural notes discuss a persistent virus disease known as Aster Yellows. It infects asters and many other plants including marigolds lettuce carrots and tomatoes. Transmission occurs via leafhoppers overwintering in the United States and spreading north, with multiple generations per year requiring strict spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
United States
May Golf Club Winners and Local Sports Roundup
May golf winners Kelvin Smith Minnie Bily and Elvie Garnett collected prizes of 30 20 and 10 dollars while Fred Ross drew tickets. A hockey pool, bingo winner Mrs. Beryle Hooper, and multiple names from roundups across sports and local events populate the page along with garden pest tips and Asessippi Ladies fastball team notes and recent games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelvin Smith
Minnie Bily
Elvie Garnett
Fred Ross
Liz Lopushinsky
Lorne Robinson
George Laing
Edna Brad
George McDiarmid
Jack Howe
Jim Wondrasek
Jessie Perrin
Dale Robinson
Tim Spurway
Ket Reavie
Rich Heeney
Greta Trinder
Norman Bruce
Lila Bilys
Lila Bily
Don Rowat
Gold Club
Beryle Hooper
Camp Sunshine Day proves a finance boost for camp plans
Camp Sunshine Day drew strong support on May 31 with 400 plus dollars raised. Russell Wolf Cub Pack donated 180 dollars, Sunshine Singers performed at several Russell locations, and area children contributed 100 dollars in food. A CAMPO game netted 120 dollars, aided by Russell Ukrainian Church Youth Club. Volunteers from Kingergarten to Central School made tags and posters. The event strengthens plans for the opening on August 3, 1975 and future fundraising will be detailed in a later Banner issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sunshine
Russell Wolf Cub Pack
Sunshine Singers
Russell
Children of the
Avalone Theatre
Nick Magnowski
Russell Ukrainian Church
Kingergarten
Central School
The
Junior High Dance A Thon Raises Funds For Camp Sunshine
On May 1 nineteen junior high students danced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to raise $50 for two Camp Sunshine sponsorships. Lori Keating led with $135, top fundraiser, while total donations reached $645 as dancers, supervisors, and spectators praised the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindi Berg
Glenda Dunn
Charlotte Reimer
Connie Woroneski
Donna Kalynuk
Marilyn Perrin
Robin Adolphe
Shelly Berke
Cindy "Ross
Kim Zasitko
Wendy Zimmer
Tammy Walchuk
Robbie Mather
Debbie Huston
Lori Keating
Lisa
Tors
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Agricultural Society
Russell Elks Lodge No. 20
Elgin Wishart
Bro
Mervin Dunn
Lodge
Bro. Wishart
Madeline Henschel
Len Henschel
McAuley Blazers
Russell Is
Horticultural Society
Asessippi Ladies
Betty Beischer
Cheryl Collins
Candice Davidson
Gayle Davidson
Shelly Davidson
Darlene Huston
Shirly Lun’ Xel
Debbie Field
Annie Nernerg
Gail Neenberg
Rhonda Nernberg
Allison Rice
Donnausin
Adeline Nychuk
Lila Russin
Gertie Russin
Joan Russin
Judy Russin
Gertie
Shirley
Anita Zimmer
Diane Ungrin
Betty
Anita
Lila
MacNutt
Stockholm Bluets
Saltcoats
Stockholm
Calder Sports
MacNatt Girls
Baderville
Roblin
Sippy
NDP
Ndp-Er
CCF
Pratt School
Freddie Shero
Philadelphia Flyers
New York
Canada
Chimo
Bill Hodgson
Contrat Wn
Myron Hrych
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