Forty four rinks in Farmers bonspiel finals loom
The Russell ladies bonspiel sees out-of-town rinks dominating play as finals near. Joyce Kirk of Marchwell faces Ollie Falloon of Foxwarren in the grand challenge after semis wins, while G Kitching and M Rice meet Adelaide Robinson in another final draw. The event runs Monday to Wednesday with 75 entrants and a reception at Knox United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Tanere
Russell
Joyce Kirk
Marchwell
Ollie Falloon
Foxwarren
Kirk
Lynne Ewbank
Fle
Falloon
Mavisene Cee Teoete
G. Kitching
M. Rice
Binscarth
Adelaide Robinson
Trinder
Millwood
Ginny Adolphe
Donnie Payne
Elsie Duns
Knox United Church
Rebekah Lodge
Onty
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Dropmore
Angusville
Spy Hill
Binsearth
Inglis
Silverton
Ansusville
Endeliffe
Stan Smith
Blanche Brown
Blanche Warrington
Dauphin Parks Board
Dauphin Horticultural Society
Paris
C.g.ut
Albert Chartier
St. Lazare
Peter Prosavich
Uncher
St. Mary's Church
Gordon Rutar
Jim Dimond
Shoal Lake
Bill Thickett
Jin Rannie
Andy McPadden
Kiwanis
Brandon
Tony Kiez
Murray Hovey
Dec Sanderson
Art Kinsley
Elmer Shepherd
Bob Ray
Nancy Stanley
Betty Ferguson
Seed grain and barley cleanings spark rural debate
The Rural Scene reports on Erwin Mack of Ingus criticizing elevators for grain cleaning despite a push to seed production efficiency. It notes the Canadian Wheat Board rules allowing over deliveries of registered or certified seed wheat oats barley flax rape and seed age, plus a big regional Farmers Mixed Bonspiel curling event with 84 rinks and a full schedule across districts from Dropmore to Spy Hill and Angusville to Foxwarren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Mack
Ingus
Erwin
Canadian Wheat Board
Brandon Division Handcuffs Yorkton in 6-3 win
At Russell Memorial Arena Brandon detachment dominated as Brandon beat Yorkton 6-3 before 250 fans. LaFleur and Wass scored early, Yorkton replied with Mackerel and others. Chernoff appeared in Yorkton ranks, drawing penalties as Brandon stretched lead in the first and held on through the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCM
Ponce
Russell Memorial Arena
Brandon
Yorkton
Dennis Hawkins
John Farquhar
Rams
Alf Mac ‘Erel
Wass
Jim ‘van Wart
Jim Eliott
Sit
MSA Sar
Inis Achenichuk
Ross
Beating The Drums For Manitoba Centennial
The Manitone Centennial Corporation urged all municipalities in Manitoba to form Centennial committees promptly to plan the 1967 celebration. Maitland B. Steinkopf, Q.C., M. BE., chairman, noted planning began four years ahead and emphasized immediate basic planning for total community involvement by Mani tobans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitone Centennial Corporation
Manitoba
Maitland B. Steinkopf
Q.C
M.be
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Cadet Squadron Parade Inspections And Promotions
Captain Bill Jack inspected Russell Air Cadet Squadron with 33 cadets on parade. Promotions were announced for several cadets including Graham Galatin k to W O 2nd class and Keith Reavie to Cpl LAC. Russell squadron hosted a bonspiel with four Langenburg rinks and Strathclair taking part, David Bowley’s rink winning the first event and a Langenburg rink winning the second with Robbie Schappert. Bob Thom presented trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jack
Air
Rivers
Russell Squadron Air Cadets
Bill Uhryniuk
Graham Galatink
Inglis
W.O
Grayer Glarmin
Barry Burle
Inais
Russell Squadron
Langenburg
Strathclair
David Bowley
Colin Trinder
Jim Self
Ken Bezan
Robbie Schappert
Doug Prince
Leslie DeCook
Ken Schappert
Bob Thom
Costume Carnival Ready To Go Friday At Russell Rink
Adults and children can participate in a winter carnival sponsored by Russell Recreational Council this Friday evening at Russell Memorial Rink. Doors open 7:30 p.m. with judging an hour later for fancy and comic costumes across all ages. Prizes for original costumes, best group, youngest and oldest skaters. Boys and girls races plus novelty events and a broomball trophy race against teachers. Admission 75 cents for adults, 5 cents for students and children 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Memorial
Russell Recreational Council
Still Life to Abstraction at MPC Exhibits
Manitoba aims to bring art to communities with Travelling Exhibitions. The current show Still Life to Abstraction features 12 paintings by Cezanne Bonnard Picasso and Leger on display at Major Pratt Collegiate until March 28 as part of eight shows in the series. The next gallery display will be Van Gogh and Gauguin Two Artist Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Smamlani
Winewe Service
Pratt Collegiate
Cezanne
Bonnard
Picasso
Leger
van Gogh
Gauguin
Russell Elks Propose Full Time Youth Recreation Director
Russell Elks Lodge discussed a new approach to youth activities, proposing a full time director for ages up to 19 with potential expansion. The plan assigns hiring to the Recreation Council, considers funding from taxes and group contributions, and explores University student assistance for a three month trial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks’ Lodge
Russell
Bob Thom
Russell and District
Recreation Council
Long Town Nostalgia and Civic Notices in Dauphin Region
A long-town poem reflects on old days in harmony with rural life, interwoven with local notices and reports. The column notes horticultural work, transfers of staff, cafe moves, and upcoming community events, including bingo winnings and broomball results.
Eye-Opener One-Day Tour For Farmers
A one day Chamber of Commerce tour visited Brandon area farms and plants. Participants toured Experimental Farm Simplot plant and the Index Station at Douglas. Tour leader was Chamber President Harold Clement with Ralph Bethe driving the Clement bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Brandon
Canada
Douglas
Chamber
Harold Clement
Ralph Bethe
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Bnid Trinder
Velma Self
Lil Wondrasek
Mae Wondrasek
Heather Yont
Marilyn Tice
Kay Shepherd
Eileen Collins
Norma Schmidt
Doreen Lingjaldson
Eve Prince
Biffle
Lynn Eubank
Winnie Wilson
Mae Carr
Nettie Brown
R. Kitching
Marian Graham
Chris Will
Alberta Bonner
Langenburg Kaye Becker
Lorraine Yont
Dorothy’ Milgaard
Mari’ Schnell
Ada Moore
Shirley Vandermede
Mavis Feisler
Elaine Hartung
Millie Hartung
Gertie Lundgren
Mary Peter
Grace Haddy
Shirley Thorpe
Eliza Far*mer
Violet Fass
Marion Brown
Irene McLeod
Verna Evans
Joyce Mushumanski
Edna Klimack
Rossburn
Mary Klym
Ann Drosdoski
Mary Chomica
Lorna Veiteh
Russell Joyce Gray
Shirley Davidson
Betty Berg
Hazel Miller
Nelliene Leifer
Agnes Burgess
Mary Switzer
Mona
Jessie Perrin
Raith Callenter
Dorothy Burgess
Joan Stevenson
Jackie Clement
Spike Keipat
Jean Stevens
Vinnisie
Jinny Adolphe
Joan Ro
Essful
W. T. Uhryniale Ag
Rep
A.m
Harry Muir
Bert Marshall
Ted Bartram
Bill Pettitt
J, Robertson
J. Wondrasek
Kopetsky
Ed. Penonzek
Nat McKay
G. Borkotsky
A. Derkach
M. Falloon
Bruce Evans
Chas. Brown
J. Russin
Mike Lapka
F. Moster
Gordon Bryer
B. Zimmer
Air Cadet Squadron
MPC
Oldtown
Loy
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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