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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
1
The first council to plan the destinies of the new town included Mayor EM Williams and councillors Thos fod A G Smellie W J Doig and Dc c. Town Clerk A B Calin. Descendants of these civicminded men from fifty years ago still reside in the town.
Town calls for sealed tenders for regular garbage collection and ash removal within town limits. Due date for submissions is 5 pm March 20th at the town office.
The 1963 Russell Golf and Country Club meeting will be held Saturday March Bard at 8 in the Elks ball basement. Certificates will be issued to shareholders, directors and officers elected, and committees named to handle mortgage matters. The club, three years old, has paid all debt and started the season with a small bank balance.
Mrs A Stewart welcomed visitors from Inglis W1 and Mrs Thom Kieper led the day’s program with Canadian Folk Songs and the Fashion Parade. A tour of Brandon Ga Nie and a social hour with lunch by Mrs Daly Mrs Silver and Mrs J Kieper followed for all attendees.
Teachers divided into groups after a general session at the Saitobe Teacher Society meeting. Mrs J Billingsley led sales services for Manitoba, with A G Minish involved in science discussions. Engaged in curriculum and teaching method talks.
Red Cross society minutes note re elections for the ladies group and ongoing activities. Members at the school center conducted water safety instruction and discussed supplies and volunteer efforts. The department urgently seeks fabric, wipes, and swabs for blood clinics and hospital use. A centenary quilt competition is planned amid reports on Blood Transfusion Service and Junior Red Cross.
The vessel David Cochrane carried Ron Klimack Gordon and Rodney Wildeman as passengers or crew members while docked with Couter authorities. The scene appears to involve a legal or regulatory inquiry into the ship and its personnel.
Local students earned basketball recognition as teams competed in recent league games. Russell girls dominated much of the action, while Ron Klimack Gordon Coulter and Rodney Wildeman stood out for their performances. The boys won two early games but lost 74 to a St James rink, with teams receiving support from Steinbach and Morden.
World Day of Prayer meeting at Kirst Church on Monday March 4 held at Ms J Glasman's home with Mrs K Parker presiding. Mrs Stanley led a devotional and a report on remote Christian literature among Jews was discussed. Plans included inviting Rev Yett to speak on Northern Missions and groups from other churches, with date to be decided. A Easter tea planning and a wedding committee for April were noted, and a TV dinner was planned for fall.
Birthday cake was cut by Mrs. Jean Nelson, a charter member, as about 70 ladies attended the Rebelahs lodge anniversary event marking the 49th year of the organized group.
The threequarter mark in the Service Bowling league shows Legion A leading with 18,758 pins, while Legion B has 18,110. Kiwanis teams each have one session to balance totals, with A and B scoring 17,008 and 12,398 respectively across six sessions.
Langenburg tops the Big Farmer event in a four day rink competition on Russell ice with 32 entries. Russell and other districts sent teams as warmth affected draws. winners listed include Lang enburg led by R Schultz and Gearth Isicke with teammates Decock Mitvehke and Zimmer, alongside Russell entries and notable players. Social events followed with bingo, monologue, skit, and a dance to Wagner Orchestra in Community Hall.
National election note praises contributors and comments on costs of heat and time. Urges continued generosity with a hopeful tone. Cookies for a sale described as extra work, but participation valued. Expresses gratitude for helping with the bakeless bake sale effort.
The report describes Russell scoring 64 in a s opener and beating Langenburg 114 in the final game. Langenburg previously defeated Binsearth 414 to reach the final round. A standout moment was the Ross vs Russell game as the home team surged to a 31 point lead early, delivering a high intensity day.
Rams sidelined from Mainline Hockey league playoffs after poor showings. Moosomin hosts Friday game at 8 with 6 10 4. Russell ice features limited local support as visitors post a 20 point lead. team to play exhibition games or seek a local tournament.
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