Diefenbaker Draws Large Russell Crowd in Manitoba Visit
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker spoke at Russell Arena to a crowd of 2500, praising policy leaders and criticizing Trudeau and Liberal taxation. Attendees included Craig Stewart and Gordon Ritchie with local figures present at the Queen's Hotel luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diefenbaker
Canada
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Gordon Ritchie
Dauphin
Rena
Diefenbaker
Mr. Diefenbaker
Carman Ryan
Foxwarren
Russell
Queen's Hotel
Nick Mendziuk
Dr. Green
Where to Vote Across Local Polling Halls
Voters are told polls open at 9:00 a m CDT on Tuesday June 25 and close at 8:00 p m with ballot counting to follow. Poll 22 24 25 26 Russell Memorial Hall Poll 19 Binscarth Communing Hall Poll 20 Binscarth Communit Poll 23 Harrowby Community Hall Poll 27 Endeliste Community Pontipen van No 28 Silverton Community Poll 30 Angusville Ukrainian People's Hall.
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Russell Memorial Hall
Binscarth
Harrowby
Endeliste Community Pontipen van
Silverton Com
Angusvile
Russell town plans paving program and recreation director hired
Russell Town Council presented a paving program with a 50 50 split with the province and a town share of 50 50 amounting to 50223 24 for combined paving and 16480 30 for town only work. A recreation director was hired for the summer and a car wash fundraiser is planned for June 26. Council sought ministerial approval to overexpend 1968 budget by 20000 from surplus cash.
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Russell Recreational Committee
Axussett Town
Department of High
Manitoba
Memorial Ave
Augusta
Arsini
Carey
Ellice
Main
Main Street
Shell’ River
Russell
Arsini St
Memorial
Westbourne St
Shell River
Bonny Ave
Lawrence
Russell St
Bonny
Lawrence St
Alexandria
Russell Ave
Parkview Boulevard
Boine St
West Railway
Prospect St
Assiniboine
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Henry Dyck
The Canadian moose and the duty to vote in 1965
An editorial urges Canadians to exercise their franchise in federal elections. It notes turnout in 1965 and the impact of a single vote, citing Cromwell and Hitler as historical reminders. It stresses study of issues, balance between regional and national interests, and responsible voting on June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yun Vure
Wccal
Canada
Peper
Oliver Cromwell
England
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Provincial Elks Hold Successful Manitoba Convention
The Manitoba Elks Association held a three day convention with 121 delegates from 22 lodges and 67 visitors. The Gad Gillam Trophy and Stark Trophy honors were awarded to the local lodge, with Russell Bils Band and majorettes performing welcome numbers. Charles Clarke Thompson will lead the association next year from Dauphin hosts are planned. Notable guests included Robert Couling Al Eamer Cece Pooles and Doc Kusick.
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Elks
Manitoba Elks Association
Gad Gillam
Stark
Russell
Russell Bils
Charles Clarke
Thompson
Mervin Dunn
Dauphin
Manitoba
Robert Couling
Regina
al. Eamer
Winnipeg
Adam Demnick
Pas
Cece Pooles
Alberta Elks Association
Doc Kusick
D R McDonald Dies Funeral Service Today
Don ald R McDonald dies after lengthy illness at Winnipeg General Hospital. Funeral from Knox United Church Russell Thursday at 2:00 PM. He aged 78? 86? 68? custodial note Portage la Prairie Senior Citizens Farm Home former residence.
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Knox United Church
Russell
Donald R. McDonald
Winnipeg General Hospital
Mr. McDonald
Portage la Prairie Senior Citizens Farm
Awards Presented To RC Air Cadets
The 677 Russell Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets held a June awards event with 38 of 41 cadets on parade. Lt Col Mooney praised turnout. events included drill, a banquet, and awards from local officials. Colin Trinder won multiple trophies. Earl Bulbuck top senior cadet. Galatiuk and Glasmen received training and flying scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Tin
Col Mooney
Rivers Camp
Graham Galatiuk
Binscarth Legion Auxiliary
Jim ‘Turnbull
Binscarth
Ken Munro
Russell
Royal Canadian Legion
Earl Bulbuck
Bob Thom
Col. Mooney
Colin
Vi Laing Wins 92 in Russell Ladies Golf Tour
Vi Laing dominated the Russell Ladies' Golf Club event finishing with 92 points after rounds of 46 46. Donna Lawson of Brandon claimed second with 47 48, while June Nichol of Isabella led for first flight with 104 total. Stella Johnston of Binscarth won the high hidden hole and Winnie Wilson of Birtle earned second right honours with Grace Wilson and Hope Bruce also noted.
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Wxepcoming
Russell Ladies
Vi Laing
Donna Lawson
Brandon
June Nichol
Isabella
Winnie Wilson
Birtle
Grace Wilson
Hope Bruce
Stella Johnston
Binscarth
Pelly Trail Board Sets Policies and Bus Purchases
The Pelly Trail Board held two sessions with trustees to set policies on transportation and ward boundaries. It approved selling unused school property, changing entry age for Grade I, rigid kindergarten cutoff, two new buses for Shellmouth Inglis Russell and Rossburn routes, polling station at Eadcliffe School, a baby clinic room in Inglis, and inviting MLA Welly McKenzie to discuss rising education costs and OL A relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minish
Bradshaw
Hille
Quinn
Harry Way
Russell
Ted Bartram
Angusville
Way
Rossburn
Kaban
Spara
Shellmouth
Inglis
Vista
Eadcliffe
Inglis Collegiate
Welly ‘McKenzie
M.L.A
McKenzie
Ol.a
Elementary School Awards Wednesday at Memorial Hall
Russell Elementary School will present its first awards ceremony in Memorial Hall on Wednesday June 26 starting at 2:00 PM. Principal Wayne Johnston invites parents and friends to attend as trophies and scholarships are announced for academic and athletic achievements among students from Grade 8 and lower grades.
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Russell Elementary
Medrial Hall
Wayne Johnston
Pemen Ao Oi Ie Ae Eevorntaton
Regen
Ane
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Mandziuk
Russell Arena
Trudeau
Alvin Hamilton
Pierre Eliot
Lester Pearson
Unity of Canada
St. Laurent
Stanfield
D. R. McDonald
RC. Air Cadets
Pelly Trail Board
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