Chamber Plans June Meeting At Silverton
The Russell Chamber of Commerce will hold its June meeting at Silverton hall with luncheon on Sunday July 7 as part of Manitoba tour plans. Local arrangements are led by the chamber executive with reports on regional conferences and minor hockey program plans.
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T. W. Dunsmore
Civil Defence
J. A. Burgess
Dee Sanderson
C. of C
Dauphin
Bernard Greaves
Manitoba
Logier Johnson
Chamber
Russell
Grasshoppers Invade Shellmouth Plains
Officials report a surprising outbreak as grasshoppers swarm Shellmouth Plains lands and roadsides. A meeting is scheduled to discuss combat measures and coordinate response efforts with local authorities.
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Sean Santa
North Western Manitoba Plowing Championships Set for June 12
Russell Chamber of Commerce and Russell Agricultural Society prepare for the North Western Manitoba plowing championships at Norman Greaves farm near Lawther's Lake. Events include two open plow classes, with prizes including United Grain Growers trophy and Manitoba Pool Elevator trophy. 4 H winner earns chance to compete at Portage la Prairie on June 26. Changes allow 6 and 8 foot one ways. novelty events continue. committee aims to boost participation.
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Ernard Greaves
Chaitme
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba
Len Margetts
Tom Kieper
Keith McComb
Norman Greaves
Lawther
Russell
Manitoba Plowing Event Next Wednesday
Entries for all classes are being received at the Age Rep office and contestants can get help from extension service plowmen the night before or morning of the match. BA Oil Company supplies fuel and local dealers display the latest equipment on the grounds.
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Russell Tudges
BA Oil Company
Saskatchewan Welfare Minister Bats For Batters
The C C P meeting last Friday evening drew about sixty attendees. Speaker Mel J Batters was missed while M J Sotas chaired as Dauphin candidate Matthews spoke briefly before Hon J W Sturdy redirected the crowd with a social welfare focus.
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C.C.P
Matthews
Dauphin
Garangue
J. W. Sturdy
Saskatchewan
Mel. J. Batters
M. J. Sotas
Marquette
Get Acquainted Day at Rus Sell School With Tea Service
Registration for beginners at Rus sell school becomes a sociable event with the Home and School Association volunteers serving tea and treats to parents after school Friday June 14. The aim is to acquaint children with the school and highlight the Home and School Association’s role.
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Russell School
Home and School Association
Memorial Day Service in Russell Sunday
Memorial Day observance sponsored by the Russell Branch of the Canadian Legion will be held Sunday, June 9, at o'clock at the Memorial. if weather fails, the Memorial Hall will host. Legion chaplain Rev. W. S. Smith will lead. Ladies Auxiliary members meet at 1:30 at the rink to march with the Russell Elks band to the cenotaph. The service includes roll calls for WWI and WWII sacrifices, wreaths, The Last Post, and Reveille. the public is invited.
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Russell Branch
Canadian Legion
W. S. Smith
Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Russell Elks
New CKDM Radio to Broadcast 24 Hours on New 730 Frequency
CKDM Dauphin announces 24 hour continuous broadcasting on a new clear channel 730 frequency. Western star Bey Munro hosts early show from 5:00 to 7:00 am with Manito Sans, Morning in Manitoba hosted by Larry Schwartz, and news by John McManus. A 225 foot tower was installed May 27 to reach listeners across Manitoba.
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Manitoba
CKDM
Dauphin
Canadian Broadcasting Indusin
Manger Michael Hopkins
Bey Munro
Manito Sans
Larry Schwartz
Rev
John McManus
Brian Skinner
Ladies
Music-O
Doug Simmons
Jehitaren
Kiddies Korner
Home and School Meeting Highlights Provincial Convention
The Collegiate hosted a May 30 Home and School meeting with 33 attendees from Binscarth and Inglis. Reports from Mrs. G Caughill and Mrs. Matheson covered the provincial convention, stressing leadership, teacher standards, and parent teacher cooperation. New president Mr. T. Dunsmore led, thanked past officers, and Grade 3 won the banner with a closing Queen pledge and social lunch.
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Vsse Os School
H. E. Way
J. Sharpe
Binscorth
Inglis
Frank Robertson
J. A. Burgess
W. Aberseen
Caughill
Matheson
A. G. Smellie
H. Lorimer
Lorimer
T. Dunsmore
Last League Fixture Here Next Wednesday
The local ball club split four games this week winning two while Shoal struggled to a five inning loss limiting the visitors to three runs. Binscarth regained the league lead by rallying to beat Russell 87. In the Langenburg tournament Russell finished third after beating Theodore and losing to Binscarth in the semi finals. Foxwarren visited last night and Binscarth will host next Wednesday for the final league fixture.
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Shoal
Binscarth
Russell
Foxwarren
Kiwanis canvass for White Cane week raised near $200
Russell marks White Cane week as Kiwanis members conduct the CNIB drive on Saturday. Canvassers visited business places in the morning while tag day followed in the afternoon and evening. Total contributions approached $200 but fell short of a previous record. The book remains open all week for more donations at Smellie Bros. office.
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Russell
Kiwanis Club
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Smellie Bros
Election forecast for June tenth from Dominion poll
The forecast projects a Liberal return with a slightly reduced majority from 170 seats. Conservatives under Diefenbaker gain about 15 seats, Social Credit decline east of Alberta, and the CCF remains Western. Regional shifts and named ridings hint at province by province gains and losses.
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Dominion
St. Laurent
Diefenbaker
Social Credit
Alberta
CCF
Newfoundland
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
C.C.F
B. C
Liberals
Marquette
Garson
Mandruik
Nevin
Batters
Sights at Silver Beach
Sunday visitors at Silver Beach enjoyed a sailboat skim and a novel winter fishing raft. Arthur Allerton of Binscarth sparked hopes water sport will rise again while Frank Mushumanski showcases a raft hut and a 3 hp motor to fish and travel the lake.
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Silver Beach
Arthur Allerton
Binscarth
John Stefanishyn
Frank Mushumanski
Reluctant Vote Critics Hit Government Policies
A column argues voters will cast a reluctant ballot as no party matches concerns on health care, farm marketing, and civil service growth. It condemns state hospital plans, board domination of farming, and costly government machinery, urging tax limits and practical public duties over ideological promises. It notes Social Credit optimism with few candidates undermining a prairie-wide government path.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Eachone
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Caver
Canada
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