Farm Tour Highlights Hereford Fraternity Visit in Manitoba
Businessmen view farm operations during a Manitoba Association tour in Toronto to the Hereford Fraternity. J J Dunn received a similar tray. A diverse prize awaited the group at Charlie Mushumanski’s farm as they inspected cleaning and storage at Fairview Seed Farm. They noted hand work across all farming stages and first generation seed production. Willis Kieper and son Jim showed herd expansion with twelve cows and calves from a Calgary sale while Bark Farm runs about 150 head. A Canada tax note discusses corporation tax shifting costs to workers and consumers amid rising production costs.
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Calgary
Spring Tournament Winners Announced
Weekend weather delayed play and incomplete score submissions mark the spring tournament. Don Sanderson tops with 182 strokes, Bill Uhryniuk follows at 163 as final standings remain unsettled.
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Sonors
Don Sanderson
Bill Uhryniuk
Cabinet Minister Honored at Russell Banquet
A five hundred strong Conservative Association dinner honored Hon. R. G. Smellie, newly named provincial minister of municipal affairs, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church hall in Russell. Premier Duff Roblin spoke praising Smellie, with MLA McGregor and Mayor Burgess among attendees. Smellie thanked voters and family, while Stitt chaired the event and Roblin lauded Smellie’s service and future duties.
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R. G. Smellie
St. Joes Oman
Bendable
Duff Roblin
Mr. McGregor
Virden
Birtle-Russell
Bob
Jim Burgess
Russell
Smellie
Russell Birtle
Elks
Stitt
Local Bingo Winners Split Cash at Langenburg Elks
A black-out bingo game for 1000 dollars last Friday night saw Mrs. F Poole and Chester Magnowski of Russell share the prize. Mrs. Emil Flammond won 300 dollars from the advance ticket sale prize with other locals taking smaller awards. Legion bingo was canceled that evening and will not occur Friday due to Esterhazy. The Russell Legion Elks plan a second night on June 28 with a 500 dollar game as the feature at St Lazare Fort O.
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Langenburg Elks
F. Poole
Chester Magnowski
Russell
Emil Flammond
Legion
Esterhazy
St. Lazare's
Fort- O
Jhe Russell
Nam ed to Cabinet Steinkopf named Manitoba provincial secretary
Maitland B Steinkopf a 50 year old Winnipeg businessman and lawyer was sworn in June 12 as provincial secretary and minister of public utilities He becomes Manitoba's 13th cabinet minister In public utilities he will oversee hydro and phone utilities administration of the motor vehicle branch public utilities board the Securities Act and related statutes His duties as provincial secretary include the civil service commission Queen's Printer centralized purchasing bureau and related operations
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Maitland B. Steinkopf
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Steinkopf
Public Utilities Board
Securities Act
Civil Service Commission
Queen’s Printer
Sod Turned For New Anglican Church In Brandon
Construction starts on the new Anglican church with corner stone to be laid by Rt. Rev. J. A. Norris. Officials present include Joe Cross Jim Eshelby Ruth Eshelby and Mayor Glen Stewart. Organist Mrs J J Cross. Goddard family memorial flowers. Rutar Construction handles the build.
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Ture
Joe Cross
Jim Eshelby
Ken Parker
W.A
Ruth Eshelby
Glen Stewart
Burgess
United Church
St Matthews' Anglican Church
Binscarth
J. J. Cross
St Joseph’s Co L Monthly Meeting Held In Church Basement
The monthly meeting of St Joseph's Co L Russell was held in the church basement on June 12 with 14 members present. Mrs Yankoski presided, opening with prayer, reading of minutes, and treasurer's report by Mesdames Pettitt and Semochko. New member Mrs Norman, formerly of Portage La Prairie, was welcomed. talks by Mrs Yankoski and Mrs Maurer covered CWL Diocesan convention and fair arrangements.
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St. Joseph's Co.l
Russell
Yankoski
League
Mesdames M. Pettitt
R.semochko
Norman
Portage la Prairie
Maurer
C.W.L
Russell Elks Attend Manitoba Convention
Russell Elks delegates join 126 attendees at a three day Manitoba gathering where Heath Delonne Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of Canada urges expanded Purple Cross support for sick and needy children sixteen and under. He stresses ongoing work ahead in the national project.
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Heath Delonne
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada
Elks
Theis
Purple Cross Fund
Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Brings Country Hoedown Fun
Brandon hosts the 1963 provincial exhibition July 1–5 featuring the Country Hoedown show with Gordie Tapp the Hames Sisters Tommy Common and Tommy Hunter. Grandstand acts seven times, harness racing afternoons, military displays including RCAF jet trainers and Red Knight aerobatics, and new chariot races add to a full afternoon program alongside livestock displays and the Royal American Shows midway.
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Auie Tun
Brandon
Manitoba
CBC
RCAF
Red Knight
Royal Canadian Army
Seattle
Silverton to Host C of C June Meet
Russell Chamber of Commerce announces the June meeting to be held Thursday June 27 at the Community hall. Members are urged to attend and ladies are invited. Cars will leave Elke hall at 7 30 for an 8 00 start.
Novelty Match Set For Twilight Golfers This Friday
Twilight golfers stage a novelty 12-hole event with at least eight entries. First foursome tees at 6:90 with 7:05 follow. Clay Dunsmore and Jack Wilson face Harry Way and Dr H Lange. Others may enter by phoning Dee Sanderson before 5 pm Friday.
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Clay Dunsmore
Jack Wilson
Harry Way
H. Lange
Dup
Dee Sanderson
63 Fair Prize Lists Are Now Available
Prize lists for Russell Agricultural Society’s annual exhibition on July 18 and 19 are ready. Dick Wheatley will handle distribution and entries after relinquishing secretary duties. No major changes. Gold Medal Shows replace Gayland Shows on the midway. Barns shift east, race horse barns to southeast corner, reducing crowding.
Muskies Planted In Riding Mountain Lake
Another 20,000 muskellunge have been planted successfully in Riding Mountain Lake as part of a stocking program. The initiative aims to boost local fishing and attract anglers to the reservoir region, following prior introductions this season.
Weather and local notices mix in Manitoba town page
A Southeast storm left several inches of rain in spots near Russell while crops escaped major damage. community events include the official opening of CKX TV channel 11 in Brandon and summer recreation at Asessippi Resort. The issue highlights safety tips for a holiday trip and notes local exams, receptions, and planned plantings and sales by Kiwanis and the Birtle Fox station. with rugby and golf anecdotes and regional announcements from Clear Lake and Russell.
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Russell
Asessippi Resort
Kiwanis Club
Bob White
Silverton
Birtle Fox Warren
Ckx-Tv
Brandon
Channel 11
Verne War- Sea Gaa
Tele Masons
Winnipeg
Ken Reavie
Bill Patterson
Ewart Mather
Murray Stewart
Hay Gillespie
Jesse Wardle
Clear Lake
Kees
Regan
Tyeke Hoaca
Buhl
Idaho
Millwood News
Dust Main Cause of Highway Accident
Dust on the highway partly caused a crash in which Ms. Vinnell driving a panel truck trying to enter hatchery grounds was struck by an eastbound car driven by Murray Robertson of Silverton. Mrs Robertson and Murray were shaken but not seriously injured. Panel truck likely total loss. car damage about $1000.
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Vinnell
Hatchery Grounds
Murray Robertson
Silverton
Court records detail multiple June 1963 motor cases
Police report covers cases from June 1 to June 16 1963 presided by James Rea and Magistrate G A Lauman. Donald Hayes pleaded guilty under section 223 of the Criminal Code fined $200. A juvenile plea under 221 2 led to $1000 fine and license suspension. Bruce Mintenko pleaded guilty under HLTA section 7032 fined $15. Court notes include multiple driving related offences and penalties.
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James Rea
Donald Hayes
St. Lazare
G. A. Lauman
Lunder
Bruce Mintenko
Preside Inglis
Muskie fingerlings planted in Lake Audy project
In Lake Audy within Riding Mountain National Park muskie fingerlings were planted June 1 after transfer from Ottawa to Winnipes via air freight. A cooperative Manitoba Fisheries Branch and National Parks Branch effort reduced 20,000 fingerlings. The stock originated from Quebec Department of Tourism Lands and Forests hatchery.
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Lake Audy
Riding Mountain National Park
Ottawa
Manitoba Fisheries
National Parks Branch
Quebec Department of Tourism, Lands and Forests
Gerald Naturalist Hosts Meet at Spy Hill
Gerald Naturalist and horticulturalist hosted Wol Verine Hobby and Historical Society members and visitors on Sunday afternoon. A short meeting, chaired by Jack Provick, Stuart Rutherford and Hugh Kelly, planned eavestroughing at the Spy Hill Club Rooms to prevent museum flooding. The antique washing machine donated by F. R. Beggs was loaned to the Western Development Museum in Yorkton to free space at Spy Hill for smaller items.
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Gerald
Wol Verine
Jack Provick
Stuart Rutherford
Hugh Kelly
Provick
F. R. Beggs
Western Development Museum
Yorkton
Beggs
Spy Hill
Johnson
Grenfell
Aterhany
Far
Serwestngstemona
Qu’Apelle
Spy
Former CNR Agent Here Retires at Rivers
Romeo J. Lussier completed five years as CNR station agent at Rivers this week marking his retirement from railroading. He began with the Grand Trunk Pacific at Somerset Manitoba and later served as operator and agent at multiple points in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He came to Russell as
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Romeo J. Sussier
CNR
Rivers
Grand ‘Trunk Pacific Railway
Somerset
Man
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Mr. Lussier
Russell
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Businessmen View Farm Operations
Canada
Russell Elks
Country Hoedown
Riding Mountain Lake
Department of Health
Voy
Loum
Gerald Naturalist
C.N.R
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