Manitoba Electors Face Three- Way Races in Birtle-Russell and Roblin
Manitoba voters prepare for next Monday's election with three candidates in Birtle-Russell and Roblin constituencies Lib Liberal-Progressive Progressive-Conservativ e and CCF on the ballot. The column expresses support for the Campbell government citing rural welfare and fears of opposition over urban demands.
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Manitoba
Birtle-Russell and
Roblin
Campbell
Winnipeg
Russell Welcomes Manitoba Elks For Two Day Convention
Grand Exalted Ruler Bill Alton of Powell River BC will visit Russell for the first time as Elks from Manitoba gather for a two day convention and related activities in the city.
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Russell
Manitoba Elks
W. J
Bill) Alton
Bill Alton
Powell River
Manitoba
All Brother Elks
Welcome From Mayor Burgess to Provincial Convention
Mayor J A Burgess welcomes delegates to the town praising hospitality and the friendly atmosphere. He expresses happiness that the provincial convention is held there and wishes good convention and good fun to all attendees.
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J. A. Burgess
Elks Leader Erik Wadelius Heads Manitoba Convention
Erik Wadelius of The Pas serves as president of the Manitoba Elks Association and will oversee the proceedings hosted by Russell Lodge. He extends greetings and urges active participation, sound debate, and memorable deliberations to advance Elkdom principles.
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E. H
Erik) Wadelius
Russell Lodge
Erik Wadelius
Pas
Manitoba Elks’ Association
Manitoba Elks Association
J. L. (Leith) Stewart
Leith Stewart
Dauphin
Legion Triumphs 10-8 Over Elks In Key Standings Game
Ziks erred early allowing the Legion to seize first place with the Giants at midseason. The Legion edged the Elks 10-8 despite a late Elks rally with bases loaded. Other results included Clements over Borman and a Legion-Nields match postponed to Thursday.
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Ziks
Legion
Giants
Elks
Clements
Borman
Nields
Farmers ° Nields
Manitoba Oil Production Valued at Fifty Million Dollars
Manitoba oil output reached about 473,996 barrels for the period with daily production near 15,833 barrels. Hon. F.C. Bell reports April output close to the 21.3 million mark, lifting total value to just over 50 million dollars and signaling a likely rise in May production.
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Manitoba
F.C. Bell
Manitoba lodge convention gathers delegates for two day meet
The 31st annual Manitoba lodge convention opens with at least 14 lodges represented. Delegates arrive from Langruth Hartney Neepawa Winnipeg Minnedosa Gladstone Flin Flon The Pas Dauphin Winnipegosis Virden Brandon Portage la Prairie Swan River Roblin likely to enter. Notables include Grand Exalted Ruler W J Alton Powell River BC and Grand Secretary Treasurer C W Pooles Winnipeg.
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Russell
Manitoba
Langruth
Hartney
Neepawa
Winnipeg
Minnedoss
Gladstone
Flin Flon
the Pas
Dauphin
Winnipegosis
Virden
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Swan River
Roblin
W. J. Alton
Powell River
C. W. Pooles
Winnnipeg
E. H. Wadelius
Pas
J. E. Urer
J.L. Stewart
Esquire
V. Bjarnarson
E. Yoxall
A. Dominick
Pastyler
James Mills
W. Bain
A. Sorenson
Ed. Wilcock
Premier Warns Voters Of Youth And Experience Balance
Premier Campbell addresses a crowd of over 250 praising Manitoba progress and urging scrutiny of Liberal-Progressive candidates. Rod Clement outlines road and education programs while defending government policy and an independent redistribution committee. Burgess chairs the meeting.
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UW. J. Lampoen
Campbell
Manitoba
R. Bend
Commission On | Education
Rod Clement
Birtie Russell
Rod
Clement
J. A. Burgess
Message From the G E R Delivers Elks Welcome in Russell
The 31st annual Manitoba Elks Association conference meets in Russell with greetings from the Grand Lodge of the Elks of Canada. The speaker praises Russell Lodge No 20 and local hospital support, noting the order’s fraternal aims and broad community service across Canada.
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Manitoba Elks’ Association
Russell
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada
Russell Lodge No. 20
SPO
Elks
Elks of Russell
Russell Elks Convention Opens With Local Welcome
The Russell Elks Association holds a two day convention at the Elks hall beginning Thursday at 10 AM with Mayor JA Burgess and Exalted Ruler Alex Chesky welcoming delegates and visitors. President Erik Wadelius leads the regular business while Grand Exalted Ruler speaks and trophies are presented. A Friday parade to the War Memorial ends with a wreath, followed by a get together, a Rebekah Lodge banquet, and an open dance assisted by Royal Purple Lodge members.
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Manitoba| Elks Association
Elks’ Hall
Russell
JA. Burgess
Alex Chesky
Erik Wadelius
Russell Elks’ Band
War Memorial
Envention
Rebekah Lodge
Memorial Hall
Royal Purple Lodge
Rivers Honor War Dead With Decoration Day Parade
Mason citizens observed Decoration Day with a town parade and memorial service at the Cenotaph. Canadian Legion Russell branch cadets Rivers Russell Cubs RC MP officers and Russell Elks Band led from the Legion Club Rooms to the Cenotaph. The service was conducted by Rev. W. S. Smith and Rev. G. W. Tindale with wreaths laid by Legion Auxiliary veterans and relatives.
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Weder Sunny Akies
Russell Branch
Canadian Legion
Rivers
Russell Cubs
RCMP
Russell Elks
Legion Club
Main Street
Cenotapa
Legion Auxiliary
W. S. Smith
Legion
G. W. Tindale
Knox United ‘Church
Marv Seifert Receives RCAF Navigator Wings
Cadet Marv Seifert was awarded the Royal Canadian Air Force Navigator’s wings by Air Commodore W. W. Bean in Winnipeg Manitoba. Seifert attended Inglis School and Manitoba before enlisting in April 1997. his parents reside in Inglis.
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Fugnt
Marv” Seifert
W. W. Bean
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Seifert
Inglis School
Con- Manitoba
RCAF
O. Seifert
Inglis
Cubs Corner Recaps First Pack Investiture and Parade
Twenty seven new Cubs were welcomed into the Russell Cub Pack with an investiture attended by Frank KurBis Ronnie KurBis Bobby Kieper Jimmy Baird and Bryan Phillips. Akela praises faithfulness as the group prepares for Sunday parade weather interrupted the night yet the Cubs show enthusiasm and good hunting spirit.
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Russell
Gacoal Sas
Akela
Frank Kurbis
Ronnie Kurbis
Bobby Kieper
Jimmy Baird
Bryan Phillips
Bagheera
Feck
Annual Plowing Match Set for June 18
The Western Manitoba Plowing Match will begin next Wednesday at 10 AM and run into the afternoon. Entries are slow but a good turnout is expected by Tuesday's close. The event, at Henry Siwak's farm just north of town, is sponsored by the Russell Agricultural Society and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Orth Western Manitoba
Henry Siwak
Russell Agricultural Society
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Convention in Winnipeg Highlighted by Fundraiser
The Grand Lodge convention of the BPO Elks heads to Winnipeg in late July. Russell Lodge plans to boost the program with its band. A “Dance Under the Stars” at the Central Hotel site drew a large crowd as the first fundraising event, with the hotel under construction hosting the event on its new floor.
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Cece) Pootes
Dominion Elks Organization
Cece Pootes
Russell Lodge
Winnipeg
Grand Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
Central Hotel
C C F Meeting Draws Small Crowd in Russell Hall
A Wednesday CCF gathering in Memorial hall drew only a few dozen listeners. Eugene Caldwell spoke for the campaign, with former Yorkton MP Mr Castleden and Roblin candidate Mr Miller on the platform. J McFarlane served as chairman.
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CCF
Eugene Caldwell
Russell
Memorial Hall
Castleden
Yorkton
Miller
Roblin
J. McFarlane
Inglis-Roblin Section of 83 To Be Rebuilt Next Year
Spenking at Inglis last Saturday night Hon. R D ister of highways states that if the Campbell government is returned on June 16 the No. 83 highway from Inglis to Roblin would be rebuilt in 1969.
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Inglis-Roblin
Inglis
R. D. Ister
Campbell
Roblin
Drought Drags Manitoba Feed Shortage Into Summer
Manitoba farmers face serious hay and pasture shortfalls as prolonged drought and cool weather thin hay stands and delay crops. Officials urge immediate sowing of late season hay and pasture crops including oats, corn, and catch crops like Siberian millet to alleviate looming feed shortages.
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