Division School Building Program Approved by Electors
The division votes to approve a high school building program despite low turnout. About 1766 of 6000 electors cast ballots with 3160 in favor and 568 against. 18 spoiled. Large support came from Elphinstone, while Russell and other communities showed weak showings. The board thanked supporters and pledged efficient use of funds.
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Protean
Betwals
Russell
Inglis
Rossburn
Elphinstone
Shellmouth
Bingearth
Vista
Oakburn
Board of ‘Trustees
Pelly Trail
Meetings Set for Senior Citizens' Home Plans
Finalized schedule for district meetings to discuss establishing a senior citizens home. Speakers from the Department of Health and Welfare Alternative Care Branch led by Dr H Malcolmson will address rural municipalities including Boulton Shellmouth Silver Creek Russell and the Town of Russell. Open to the public with sessions 8:30 AM in Angusville Ukrainian hall Bingearth Legion club Inglis community hall Russell Memorial hall on June 20 21.
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Department of Health and Welfare
H. Malcolmson
Boulton
Shellmouth
Silver Creek
Russell
Angusville
Bingearth
Legion Club
Inglis
Memorial Hall
Major A. M. Pratt Honored by Ex-Students in Winnipeg Tribute
Major A. M. Pratt of Enfield Cres marked his 1st birthday with worldwide birthday card tributes from ex-students. Lillian Danish, wife of William Danish, praised him for personal interest in each student and town development, calling him a truly great man. Margaret Hood notes the touching tribute in The Winnipeg Tribune.
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A. M. Pratt
Enfield Cres
Russell
Man
Major Pratt
Lillian
William
Maggie
Pratt
Margaret Hood
The
Winnipeg Tribune
Cream Competition Schedule Placed Across Manitoba Cremeries
Cream contests set for July 7 and July 8 in Manitoba creameries at Romburn Russel and Swan River among others. Shippers may enter via entry forms from the dairy branch of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. Judging covers flavor butter fat sediment acidity and keep in quality. Around 25 entries expected, aims to improve handling of cream.
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Manitoba
St. Claude
Arborg
Moosehorn
Swan River
Rossburn
Eithorn
Runnel
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Romburn
Russel
Provincial Plowing Match At Portage June 22
The Portage la Prairie Plowing Match returns on Wednesday June 22 at Jack Bates farm with plowing from 9 am CST into the late afternoon. Professionals and amateurs compete in 12 classes. prizes include cash awards and special trophies for best crown and finish. Don Brownridge of Portage Prairie is noted as Manitoba and Western Canadian Champion.
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Manitoba
Western Canada
Portage la Prairie
Jack Bates
Trans- Canada Highway
18Th Street
Quebec
Don Brownridge
Portage Prairie
Goddard Couple Mark 60th Anniversary in Russell
Mr and Mrs Goddard celebrate sixty years of marriage with a reception in Russell amid flowers and gifts. family and friends from Manitoba communities attended after a holy communion at Christ Church led by Rev A J Middleditch. Queen Elizabeth and several ministers sent telegrams of congratulations.
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All Hatons Church
London
England
Eliza Anderson
David Goddard
Bus Westwood
Russell
Hislop
al Goddard
Outa Town
Blanche Brown
Dauphin
A. Bird Dauphin
Mix A. Font
Taine
E. McPhail
Carlberry
J. F. Anderson
Reds Rock
Ont
John Anderson
Winnipeg
Doug. Anderson
Neepawa
E. Holejeski
Portage la Prairie
Goddard
Radar enforcement touted to curb speeding crashes
Authorities emphasize radar use to deter drivers and reduce traffic accidents caused by excessive speeds, aiming for safer roads and fewer high speed incidents.
Rebekah District 14 Holds Annual Meeting at Russell
Rebekah District 14 gathered in Russell for its annual session with Crystal Rebekah Lodge hosting an official visit. Officers from the Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba attended, led by Vice President Hazel Ford, as local lodges including Hamiota Shoal Lake and Kenora participated in the session.
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Russell
Oe Russell
Elkshall
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Lo- A Ae A Ee Oie
Hazey Ford
V.P
Rob Laneeas
Lin
Hamiota
Shoal Lake
Ken
Students Take Part In Track And Field Events
Russell Collegiate held its annual track meet with ten groups of 11 students competing across ball throw, running broad jump, standing broad jump, high jump, discus, shot put, dashes, tar ot throw and hurdles. Wes Schwalm’s team led, Terry Waddell second, Elmer Mushumanski third. seven competitors later traveled to Shilo for the provincial meet where Ernie Bird placed third in high jump.
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Rungay Aternoon
Nusseil Collegiate
Neet
Wes Schwalm
Terry Waddell
Elmer Mushumanski
Shilo
Russell Collegiate
Bill Ledingham
Lorne Todoruk
Lucas Pacey
Ron Klimack
Jim Keller
Ernie Bird
Elwyn Wonstony
M. Kawchuk
J. Moran
Historic Marker To Recognize W I Service
A log hewn marker will be unveiled on Thursday June 16 at 2 30 p m in Morris Manitoba to honor the Women Institutes of Manitoba on their fiftieth anniversary and their work in promoting education and citizenship. The Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba erected the marker which will be unveiled by charter members Mrs S B Murray and Mrs A T Mitchell on the Morris courthouse grounds during the Institute s annual convention June 13 to 17.
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Morris
Man
Women Institutes of Manitoba
Manitoba
Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba
SB Murray
A. T. Mitchell
Morris Women’s Institute
Surplus Canned Pork For Manitoba Needy
Manitoba Health and Public Welfare will parcel out about 80 000 cases of surplus canned pork to roughly 40 000 needy people including welfare cases, old age pensioners and municipal relief recipients. Coupons will let each buy up to 48 cans at six for 25 cents, with the Retail Merchants Association coordinating store orders and handling costs. The plan, funded by the federal Agricultural Stabilization Board, aims to distribute without abuse or profit, including summer camp recipients.
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Manitoba
Department of Health and Public Welfare
George Johnson
Federal Agricultural Stabilization Board
Retail Merchants Association of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Legislative Building
Cottage By Side of Road Destroyed by Fire
A long familiar cottage beside the Assiniboine bridge west of town burned to ashes after several years vacant. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Clarke, known for hospitality, previously inhabited the place. Fire on Monday morning likely started inside. nearby buildings remain intact.
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Assiniboine
F. G. Clarke
Community divides over bylaw vote and weekend plans
A letter from The Banner reflects citizen disdain for a school bylaw vote turnout despite a favorable result. It notes June 15 as a deadline for donations to the Manitoba Committee for World Refugee Year and highlights local volunteer efforts cleaning a golf course and organizing camp cleanup at Wasaga with two separate Russell events next Monday.
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Manitoba Committee For World Refugee Year
Banner
Winnipeg
Change of Heart at Golf Club Offers Ten Games
By popular demand the Golf club have changed their $1000 Golfo to ten games at $100 each instead of the advertised five games at $200. The date remains Monday June 20.
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Golf Club
Readable thanks from Russell School alumni
A former Russell School staffer thanks ex-students who sent birthday greetings. He plans personal replies but notes time constraints. Also mentions bird sightings near town and a Manitoba Telephone System crew installing lines along No. 45 highway, with work expected for about a week.
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Manitoba
No. 45
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