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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
1
Successful Farmers Day Dinner And Tour By Chamber
The Roblin Chamber of Commerce hosted a Farmers Day dinner and farm tour. Dr Jack Nesbitt spoke on rapid changes in everyday life and urged leadership in welfare. the group then visited farms of Bill Keay and Earl Jackson, with tours and meals provided by farm families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bonny
Nmr Dey
Coaanerse
Jack Nesbitt
Bill Ubryniuk
Nesbitt
University of Manitoba
Desett
Dwsols Trinder
Dr. Nesbitt
Csember Air
Bill Borkofsky
Fetiredarmers
Russell
Thei
Inglis
Bill Keay
Earl Jackson
Oth
Keays
Jacksons
Roblin Chamber of Commerce
Royal Opening For Royalite Station in Russell District
The event showcased Royalite Station’s history from 1950 to 1958 under Tom Smart and since then in Russell. Attendees included Angio Canadian Oils executives and local figures like Mayor J. A. Burgess and Rod Clement. About 1180 registered over two days with prize draws for home appliances and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Keith Baxter
Dew
Phin
Predargu
Bir
Rennick
Angio
Royalite
Russell
Tom Smart
Frieze
Gorrie
Teeve
Jas. Rea
Rod Clement
Au Fo Canadian’ Oils
J. A. Burgess
Russell and District
Notaly
Ea. Frieze
Shirley Ziprick
George Gray
Dennis Siwak
Alex Koroway
Firs
B. Lillsgrove
Frank Clement Sr
Gordie
Wik We Boychuk
Bi. Leifer
C. W
Dimond
W. G. Schapt
Lorne
Grace Lutheran League Reports On Activities
Grace Lutheran League lists recent activities from meetings at Ly St and May 99th. They note a book or program titled Love, Qos, an Life at a token price of one dollar thirty cents. The meeting adjourned after prayers and the next gathering is planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnian
Ly St
Qos
Bey
Cook
Gleods Cruikshank
Local School Tops Elementary Track Meet at Russell
The Russell district hosted an elementary track and field meet on Saturday June 4. Local School won the combined points with 221. The standings list other towns and their scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tops Elementary
Russell
Rebekah President Visits Local Lodge
Mrs A Craig unable to attend as Rebekah President visits the lodge. Sixty six members share a meal provided by the Women’s Institute. Lunch and a social half hour follow the evening session. A pin presentation to Mrs A Craig is planned for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Mt "Duset
Freie Pact
A. Craig
Haghy
Women's Institute
Harness racing licenses to be issued in Manitoba 1986 season
Mr. Mooney will oversee issuing all harness racing licenses across Manitoba meetings in the 1986 season, coordinating permits for provincial events and related activities through the provincial authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Mooney
May wind study and tree planting inquiry
A May wind observation notes a 50 percent reduction from a single line of trees and asks who else is interested in Raymond Dupont of St. Lazare ordering trees. It mentions spruce spider mite concerns, overwintering adults, and a weed division contact in Winnipeg discussing drift and garden applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dupont
St. Lazare
J. C. Forbes
Winnipeg
Five Year Street Lighting Program Planned for Town
The Town Council heard a five year plan to modernize street lighting across residential areas in stages. The first stage starts this year on Assiniboine Street and nearby installations tied to new building permits for a garage and patio, verandah changes, and a frame shed on skids. Council supported the initiative but noted tax rebate issues require all taxes to be paid by December 1 of the levied year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Frank Sitko
Steve Hudey
Scopted
Assiniboine
De-Ag Belles
Roulston
Joe Yakubowekd
Maniples
Explorers Tour by CN Planned for Northern Manitoba Trip
CN announces a five day Explorers Tour from Winnipeg with departures July 3 and August 5 and 12. Stops include Thompson Flin Flon The Pas Churchill Eskimo Village and museum with a grain elevator and port facilities tours. Rates from 160 dollars cover rail return berth and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CN Persong
Manitoba
Canadian National Railways
Hhill Rail
Tomee
Thompson
Flin Flon
Pas
Churchill
T Churchill
Fort Churchill
Eskimo Village
Winnipeg
Education For The Retarded Stressed
The final meeting of the season was held May 24 at Major Pratt Auditorium. The brief business portion noted the need for several officers and committees for September including a new president and secretaries. Mrs. D. G. Stewart delivered a thorough report on a talk, noting 30 of 1000 children are mentally retarded and 25 of this group could be trained if given the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Sencos
Pratt Auditorium
D. G. Stewart
Three Way Battle in NDP Pools Open at Pan
A three way race unfolds in the NDP pools with events opening at pan time and closing at 8 pm. Organizers urge participants to check schedules and arrive early for heat draws and safety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NDP
Pan
Pam
Foxwarren Calf Show Highlights Top Exhibitors
The Foxwarren Calf Club show sold stock to RG. Smellie for 98 percent, with Pat Coulter’s reserve grand champ selling at 26 pounds 8 shillings. Nine 4H clubs competed in events and sales, led by champion Glenda Butcher and groups such as Solsgirth and Russell Beef. Judge Gordon Kilogh (Hamiota) oversaw about 441 calves and multiple club achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smellie
Pat Coulter
Russell Calf Ciuts
Glenda
Wayne Workman
Arthur Burdette
Russell
Donna Glasman
Alwyn Coulter
Millwood Calf Club
Brian Col
Bill Paradine
Murray Tibbetts
Arthur Parr
Gordon Killogh
Hamiota
Line Elevators Urge Ottawa Conference On Strike Effects
The Line Elevator Companies urge Prime Minister L B Pearson to convene a national conference in Ottawa with agriculture labor and industry ministers to study the impact of the ongoing St. Lawrence River shutdown and related strike effects. The proposal comes amid tensions affecting transport and supply chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture, Labor
Ottawa
L. B. Pearson
St. Lawrence River
Steven Truscott’s High Profile Trial and Sentence
A report notes that Steven Truscott was charged with a crime, tried in an adult court, convicted, and sentenced. The article frames the case as a landmark in youth crime handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Truscott
Ottawa aims to match Dutch payroll growth in civil service
The piece notes no government pause to boost workforce for industry and cites civil service payroll figures. It records a projected payroll of 252,067 and compares to last year, while noting 1600 civil service payroll at 746 million. The line “You can't beat the Dutch” is mentioned with a wish Ottawa would try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
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