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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
2
Chaloner Publishers and Clayton G. address a second class mail registration matter. The notice references registration number 0687 and relates to mailing status and routines under postal regulations.
June 22 1905 reports Wm Busch and son opening a general store at Langenburg. Lawrence C Boulton tops matriculation exams. Galicians in Silver Creek Colony fund a new church costing about 1200 supported by 19 families. Also notes Olden Days June 24 195- Home Economics Society formed in Silverton under Mrs Gray and officers. Harrowby prosperity with auto investments. June 25 1925 Rev Middleton and family leave Russell after three years residence.
Summary of items from late June to mid June across years notes a grain elevator project starting in Dauphin next week, the 1935 Russell Troops Boy Scouts reorganized with specified officers, 1945 meat specials at Smellie Bros store, 1985 school vote in Brightside deciding on a new $10,000 building, Russell Public School field day results, 1965 St Marys Ukrainian Catholic Church moving to a new edifice planned on Agusta Street purchased by a farmer in Inglis District.
Sixty planes landed at Russell Airport for the annual breakfast fly in hosted by the Russell Flying Club. About 250 people enjoyed five pancakes and sausages served by club ladies. Pilots Alex Cleland and Ivan Williams tied for longest distance arrival. Clarence Hutson won for farthest flight from Snow Lake Manitoba. Dr Lange received an Airplane Trophy for his Flying Club support and DOT work.
The Rural Municipality of Russell council met on Tuesday June 10 1975 with Reeve Collins presiding. Members Zimmer Davidson Rice Collins Bily and Wondrasek were present. The May 13 1975 minutes were adopted and the May 31 1975 financial statement approved. Machinery rates set at 15.00 per hour for ratepayers. Collins appointed to Russell Legion Ambulance Service Committee. Cheques 2093 to 2117 totaling 4004.03 approved. Roy Whitmer named Weed Inspector. Next meeting scheduled for July 8 at 9:00 a.m.
A Canadian Red Cross safety note urges staying with a capsized or swamped boat. Hang onto the craft and wait for rescue rather than attempting to swim to shore, emphasizing flotation and safety in emergencies.
Letters reflect Peterborough Ontario planning Homecoming 75 from July 15 to August 15 inviting former residents and descendants to join parades dances dinners and civic events. Contact Peterborough Chamber of Commerce for details.
A Manitoba rodeo thanked numerous volunteers and participants by name for their role in making the event truly successful. Recipients include Paul Adams Inglis Geraldine Epp Binscarth Louise Perreault St Lazare Tracey Lazaruk Russell Tim Lavallee Foxwarren Brent Hornung Corrina Marzoff Faye Miller Vernon Falloon Holly MacDonald Marco Lemoine Terry Kilwonik Russell Steven Hille Rene Chartier Doren McDonald Troy Bulbuck Janet Spencer Pamela Zitarui Patty Grabauskas Kevin Sims Veronica Boucher and more. The note expresses gratitude to all who endeavoured to ensure success.
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