Pioneer Firm Changes Hands On April First
Pioneer Braedle Bruce Funeral Service changes ownership when Leo Belanger takes over. The business traces to 1902 when Norman Braendle began serving a wide area including Russell, Birtle and Binscarth, later joined by his son John and son in law Glen Bruce who formed a partnership on Braendle's retirement.
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Braedle & Bruce Funeral Service
Leo Belanger
Norman Braendle
Binscarth
Russell
Russell Cub Pack Enjoys Good Year at Meetings
The Russell 1st Cub Pack reports a good year despite organizer turnover led by Mrs. Kas and volunteers. Twenty boys aged 8 to 12 participated in Father Son Wiener roast at Asessippi Park, a June 8 nature hike, and outdoor supper at the town grounds. The group thanks Vic Ferguson for transport and Don Rowat for supervision, asking for a new Akela and leaders to sustain future activities. Mr. Belanger joins from Ottawa to support community funeral service needs in Russell alongside John Braendle and Glen Bruce.
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Russell
Kas
Scott
Asessippi Park
Vic Ferguson
Russell Cubs
Don Rowat
Red Cross Seeks Water Safety Leaders for Training Session
The Red Cross seeks individuals aged 15 or older with a current lifesaving award for a seven day training at Ginili Leadership Training Center to become Water Safety Leader and instructor roles. Job prospects include summer work with good pay. Contact Red Cross Water Safety Service in Winnipeg for details.
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Red Cross
Ginili
Red Cross Water Safety Service
Osborne Street North
Winnipeg
LK. Winter
Kenneth Moore Named Director of Music for RCMP Band
Kenneth R. Moore, newly appointed Director of Music for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, brings extensive conducting and soloist experience. Born in Niagara Park Ontario, he began trumpet and piano at eight, won 65 trumpet awards, studied under notable teachers, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Band, led major Canadian orchestras, and became a member of the American Bandmasters Association. He now directs RCMP musical affairs and conducts the RCMP Band, widely regarded as a premier concert band.
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Kenneth R. Moore
The
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Niagara Park
Ontario
Mr. Moore
Messrs
Charles Powers
Edward Sneal
Vincent Bach
James Burke
Goldman
New York
Charles Mr. Moore
Royal Canadian Air Force
Toronto
University of Toronto Conservatory of Music
Central Band
Ottawa
Hamilton
Moore
Canadian Band Directors Association
American Bandmasters Association
Marie
Brian
Jim
Sharon
Kenneth Moore
Force
Royal, Canadian Mounted Police
Local Boy Graduates From Royal Military College Convocation
The Royal Military College of Canada held its Centenary Convocation in Kingston on May 31 and June 1. Lieutenant Leslie J Fallon, 21, earned a Bachelor of Science in applied science, part of the largest graduating class to date, with 212 officer cadets receiving commissions or degrees. Fallon, son of Mr and Mrs E M Falloon of Russell Manitoba, played on the RMC hockey team and will begin service in the Canadian Forces.
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Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston
Ontario
Canadian ‘Armed Forces
Royal Military College
Leslie J. Fallon
E.M. Falloon
Arsinis Street
Russell
Manitoba
St. Falloon
RRMC
RMC Hockeyeam
Canadian Forces
Minoredosa Midgets Mischievous Grip Closes Baseball Action
Rain spoiled weekend play with all minor baseball games washed out. On Monday the 14th Olimedosa Midgets beat Russell 5 to 2 as pitcher Barry Luczki fanned 14 of 21 Russell hitters. Minnedosa led 2-0 in the sixth and added two more in the seventh after Russell scored early.
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Olimedosa
Minnedosa
Barry Luczki
Russell
Allan Sidoryk
Manitoba 1975 Firearm Mishaps Report Summary
A Manitoba report details 31 firearm mishaps in 1975, including three fatal incidents. Most accidents involved licensed hunters in non hunting settings, with the .22 calibre most common. Five were during hunting, many injuries were safety related, average shooter age 21.3 years, down from 22.4 in 1974.
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Manitoba
Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Sunshine Camp fundraiser boosts totals at event
Sunshine Day activities raised over 350 dollars on Saturday June 5 with donations from Cubs Sunshine Singers and the public. Dance-A-Thon pledged funds push total beyond 800 for Camp Sunshine and student projects. Eleven Vance-A-Thon dancers completed 12 hours, over 600 dollars more added to camp and student funds.
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Sunshine Singers
Linda Conner
Cubs
Digby
Last Fear
Julien Fradette
Five Generations Honored at Betke Family Gathering
A May 18 1976 reunion at Mr and Mrs Herbert Betke home celebrated five generations. Attendees included Norma Betke Marcia Weiser and Rebecca Becky Weiser with 39 relatives. Pastor Swedberg delivered an address hymns were sung and Becky Weiser performed a solo before friends joined for cake lunch and veneration. Relatives from Mount Forest Ontario and Winnipeg visited during the several days long gathering.
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Herbert Betke
Norma Betke
Marcia Weiser
Rebecca
Becky) Weiser
Swedberg
Robert Weiser
Becky
Mount Forest
Ontario
Glenda Betke
Winnipeg
Bicycle Safety Hints for Young Riders and Parents
Statistics show 60 percent of bike vehicle crashes involve riders aged nine to 16, mainly in afternoon trips home from school. Plan routes to dodge heavy traffic, cross intersections on foot, and enroll children in bicycle safety courses offered by schools clubs police or highway departments to improve handling and awareness.
Russell Elks Host 49th Annual Convention Weekend
The Russell Elks Club opens the 49th Annual Convention with ceremonies at the Elks Hall. Events run Thursday to Saturday with a late evening start and a walking session for delegates. Russell Men's Golf Club holds its annual tournament Saturday and Sunday. Harness racing Sunday starts at 6:90 PM with pari mutuel betting after last year’s rainout.
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The
Russell Elks
Russell
Parimunel
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Pioneer
Russell Cub Pack
Belanger
Leo
John Braendle
Glen Bruce
Braendle
Bruce
Hope
Bugs
C.D
RCMP
Becky Weiser
Matilda Klimack
Olga Halwas
Kingston, Ontario
James A. Richardson
National Defence
DR. W.J. Wolfe
Esterhazen
Langenburg
Rooster
Ed Kilimnik
Tony Keiz
Rick Boryskavich
Wayne Onchulenko
Bex Kiez
Barry Wondrasek
Joe Wishart
Cory Esplen
Joe Melnyk
Gordon Frieze
Jushc
Thompson
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