Russell Rams Capture Intermediate B Provincial Title in Deloraine
The Russell Rams defeated the Deloraine Royals 3 2 in overtime to claim the Manitoba Intermediate B crown before a 1000 plus crowd. Tom Kearns scored the overtime winner after Merv Bodnarchuk and Eldon Montgomery set up the late goal. Ed Mills faced 52 shots to G Ewen's 53, as both teams fought hard for the title and the Rams head to Esterhazy for a two day tournament with prize money reportedly around 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Annand
Ron Lemieux
Coxworth
Royals
Neil Franklin
Merv
Bodnarchuk
Tom Kearns
Eldon Montgomery
Rams
Deloraine
Marcel Mongrain
Ed. Mills
G. Ewen
MAJA
George Allard
Doug Fowler
Ram
Teh Anil
Rivs
Barry Coulter
Vern Rosnoski
Lynn Spurway
Lloyd Thompson
Ed. Kilmark
Esterhazy
Sask
Russell Inn Opens In Russell On March 23 1973
The Russell Inn formally opened its doors Friday evening March 23 1973 marking the newest motor hotel on the Yellowhead Route. Mayor J A Burgess officially cut the ribbon with dignitaries from area ridings and municipalities in attendance. The 26 unit property offers bath and shower, radio TV and telephone in each room plus Stuna baths. Dining and entertainment options include a dining room with stage, a weekend dance venue, a cocktail lounge and Ranch House Coffee Shop. Corporate and local attendees included Mr and Mrs Dick Mulder Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Jim McFeeters Winnipeg Mr and Mrs Nick Magnowski Russell and others from Neepawa Russell Chamber of Commerce and Royal Bank of Canada. The inn is managed by Al Fucker with head chef W B Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowhead
J. A. Burgess
Ken Reavie
Russell Inn
Linus Westberg
Shamrock
Yorkton
Sask
Westberg
Welly McKenzie
Robbin
Dick Mulder
Winnipeg
Jim McFeeters
Nick Magnowski
Harold Clement
Burke Garnett
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Lou Cook
Royal Bank of ‘Canada
al Fucker
W. B. Stores
Fox Warren Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary Meeting
Over two hundred attendees filled the Fox Warren Credit Union Limited annual meeting as officers received 25 year pins. Manatoba credit union leaders and a guest speaker presented a plaque while reports showed a 25 percent assets rise to 605 thousand dollars. Jim Johnston Lynn Dunnam and Louis Deeley elected to the board for three years. Robert Turnbull named president Cecil Burdett vice president and John Jones secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren Credit Union Limited
Credit Union
Foxwarren and
Bintle Credit Unions
John Johnston
Robert Cahoon
Alex ‘Wright
Laurence Ryan
Carman Ryan
Frank Burdett
Samuel Falloon
Fred Tarrant
Harry Cottingham
Harvey Fulton
Ken Crew
Fred McKay
P. K. Peterson
Jim Johnston
Lynn Dunnam
Louis Deeley
Robert Turnbull
Cecil Burdett
John Jones
NDP to Hold Nomination Convention in Rossburn
Ron Kostesky, president of the Birtle Russell NDP Association, announced that the party will hold all nominating conventions on Saturday April 14 1973 at Rossburn Town Hall beginning at 8:00 pm with Premier Ed Schreyer as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Kostesky
Birtle Russell N.D.P. Association
Rossburn Town Hall
Schreyer
The Lady from Maxim's at the Russell Smnateur Society
The Russell smnateur Ineanatic Society unveils The Lady from Maxim's, a Paris 1890s bedroom comedy directed by Dick Pugh starring Agnes Collins. Two performances shown on Thursday April 12 and Friday April 18 at 8 pm in Memorial Hall. Tickets in advance from members or Dale's Men's Wear reserve seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Dale's
Order of Buffalo for Sylvia Burka
Sylvia Burka a Winnipeg resident and winner of the first Junior Women's World Championship has been enrolled as a member of Manitoba's Order of the Buffalo Hunt by Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs Minister Laurent L Desjardins. Desjardins presented the order certificate and a bronze buffalo statuette noting her world records in speed skating and the junior title while praising her leadership and discipline. The Order honors Manitobans who have made distinct contributions to life in Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Burka
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Laurent L. Desjardins
Miss Burka
Disjardins
Burka
Desjardins
Order of the Buffalo Hunt
Marquette MP's Wife Ethel Stewart Dies Suddenly
Ethel Maxine Stewart 41 wife of Marquette MP Craig Stewart died Monday at Minnedosa Hospital. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Minnedosa United Church with Rev Wilton Fracer officiating. Interment at Minnedosa cemetery. She is survived by her husband a son and four daughters. A University of Toronto professor advocates a no-day work week as a freedom enemy amid 98 percent unemployment talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Maxine Stewart
Marquette
Craig Stewart
Minnedosa Hospital
Pam
Minnedosa United ‘Church
Wilton Fracer
Neepawa
Minne
University of Toronto
Opening of Bin Scarth Branch and Local Upcoming Events
The Russell and District Library opens its Bin Scarth Branch this Saturday March List with coffee and donuts from 8 to 6. Richmarr Drive-Inn starts season Sunday April 1. South Side Service expands car lot on South Main. Russell Rams praised for a strong season amid fan support. Umpires and coaches clinic in Rossburn April 7 and 8 at the Collegiate. Russell Amateur Dramatic Society presents The Lady From Maxim's April 12 and 18. advance tickets from society members or Dale's Men's Wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District Library
Richmarr Drive-Inn
South Side Service
South Main
Russell Rams
Rossburn
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Maxim’s
Society
Dale’s Men’s Wear
Toastmasters meeting at Russell club falls short of ideals
The Russell Toastmasters Club on March 23 drew 60 percent attendance and mediocre performance. Evaluators criticized procedural errors, weak business parts, and uneven delivery from speakers including John Collins and Dr Wolfe. Debate on newspaper coverage format and district contest plans also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Toastmasters Club
Cub
Robert Schmidt
Barry Abbott
Rey Cusitar
John Collins
Dr. Wolfe
Dale Brown
Roy Cusitar
Collins
Us.a
USA
Wolfe
Pettinger
Kenora Ontario
Russell Club
W. J. Wolfe
McLennan's Celebrate 60th Anniversary
McLennan family observances mark a 60th anniversary with members including Winnipeg resident Mrs. C. Busky Jean Souris Manitoba and Mrs. S. Armstrong Helen Calgary Alto Glen Shoal Lake Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLennan’s
Winnipeg
C. Busky
Jean) Souris
S. Armstrong
Helen
Calgary
Alto
Glen
Shoal Lake
Men
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Delorine
Deloraine Royals
K. Lewis
D. Wotten
Ed Mills
Jamie Langford
Mery
Ed Kilimnik
Barry
Ranch House
Foxwarren Credit Union
Ative Credit Society of Manitoba Limited
Department
I ‘Manitoba Credit Unions
NDP
Order of Buffalo
Marquette M.P
Sarthelumen
Flip Wilson
Flip
Ament
Roger Bouvier
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