Winter weather hints and community notices
In Inglis the robin and geese sightings portend better weather. Rams face Sundar in a winter league game as women prepare for spring cleaning. The Kinettes announce a rummage sale on May 6. Fire damaged Annie Like home. Russell fire truck attended. Central Hotel dining room renovations praised. Dramatic Society plays praised amid smoking complaints. Marquette Music secretary Mrs. A Geras of Birtle is writing.
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Len Davi
George Buleziuk
Inglis
Rams
Sundar
Kinettes
Bantt
Russell
Annie
Violet Woods
Central Hotel
The
Dramatic Society
Marquette Music
A. Geras
Birtle
Municipal Levies Set For District Hospital
The Russell Hospital District No. 4 Governing Board met March 15 in the hospital board room. Members presented included Mrs. Cochrane and Mr. Collins with others. The Manitoba Health Services Commission noted bylaws not approved, costs totaling 1,177,465.87 with 122,000 under budget, and 3,326 unapproved costs. The board discussed capital levy per municipality and construction cost finalization, with 1972 levies listed for Russell and Binscarth. Monitoring equipment costs 6,200 and 1,200 credit approved. signs for lab and X-ray services installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hospital District No. 4
Hospital Board Room
Bruce
Cochrane
Collins
Kalyniak
Bomback
McKay
McCai
Ireland
Bryer
Bingas
P. Chipedski
Ladies Auxiliary
Thompson
Lange
Stadt
Chipelski
Te Commission
Ach
Russell
Binscarth
Science Fair Honors At West-Man Manitoba Event
This year’s science fair activity concluded with the Western Manitoba Science Fair held in Brandon on March 17 and 18. Grades 10 12 entries were sent to the fair and the prize winners were announced.
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West-Man
Brandon
Parkland Festival Highlights Area Performers
Roblin hosted Parkland music festival sessions with many entries from Inglis and Binsearth. Top performers included Jane Orsak and Karen Armstrong in piano solos, plus Heather Skinner and Susan Lorimer in piano duets. The event featured a Grade 6 percussion band under Mrs. Kopetsky and trophy winners from the coverage area.
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Parkland Music
Roblin
Ingle
Binccard
F.C. Sanderson
Russel
Roy. Greham
Binsearth
Jane Orsak
Karen Armstgong
Inglis
Karen Armstrong
Heather Skinner
Russell
Susan Lorimer
Joan Galatiuk
Ing. Us
H. Kopetsky
Funeral Saturday for William Pagen
William H. Pagen aged 70 passed away in Princess Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday morning March 29, 1972. Funeral service will be held Saturday April 1 at 2 PM from Knox United Church Russell with burial in Russell Memorial Gardens.
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William H. Vagan
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Knox United Church
Russell
Russell Memorial Gardens
Kinette Club Plans Annual Canvass for Arthritis Help
In Russell the Kinette Club votes to hold the annus emneas canvass in fall to benefit The Canadian Arthritis Society. Funds will support mobile therapy services in Russell and district, aiding homebound patients and assisting doctors with early diagnosis and treatment. The program aims to improve prognosis through early intervention.
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Kinette Club
Russell
Canadian Arthritis Society
Manitoba
First Effort Gets Audience Approval at Local Pageant
A tentative stage show is praised by the audience as progress for community theater. Cast members include Lyle Schepp and Diene with Tremaine and Agnes Burgess assisting, while Beth Naylor Joan McNaughton and Ida provide costumes and support for the 1674 period pieces.
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Lyle Schepp
Diene
Tremaine
Agnes Burgess
Beth Naylor
Joan" McNaughton
Ida
Pelly Trail Teachers Cooperate With Board Over Funds
Manitoba teachers at Pelly Trail School joined the local division in freezing a portion of any raise to help the board manage a fourteen-teacher excess and avoid layoffs. Grade 4 students sent ten dollars to the Junior Red Cross Overseas, with Bryan Christopher serving as president and a later nomination of Bryan Glas as president. A fund-raising event featuring a fish pond, candy, and popcorn sales was held, with money to buy pumpkin seeds for sale later.
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Red Cross
Manitoba
Pelly ‘Trail
Grant
Chrispoy
Pelly Trail
Naly
Dem
Royal Bank Expands Agricultural Services Nationwide
The Royal Bank of Canada announces a new nation wide Rural Services Department with national headquarters in Winnipeg. H D McRorle, director of the bank's new department, says the expansion will introduce agricultural services to Ca- areas across the country.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Winnipeg
H. D. McRorle
Royal New Department
Trophy Bonspiel In Jewellery Stage At Rus sell
The annual trophy bonspiel began last Friday and runs to Saturday with finals in four events at 8 pm. Fifty-one rinks compete, seventeen local and others from out of town. Leading skips include Binscorth M Bradshaw and Inglis D Bez among many others. two prize winners have already been decided. Dauphin foursome features Terry Yates. undefeated rinks reached the Queen’s Hotel event.
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Russell
Inscara
Dean
B. Digby
Drapee
Pete Ae Madet
Bete Risk
Dauphin
Terry Yates
Queen's Hotel F
J. Rue Mark D. ‘Beso
Inglis
Briefs Presented At Policy Hearing
The National Farmer's Union Grains Policy Hearings at Shoal Lake on March 17 18 reflected strong concern over policy inadequacies driving economic and social hardship in rural areas. Led by Lewis Craig and James Mayne the session showcased diverse briefs from local leaders and church groups, highlighting regional impact and calls for reform.
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National Farmer's Union
Shoal Lake
Lewis Craig
Biggar, Sask
James Mayne
New London
Brown
Blair
Doug Teland
Arrow River
William J. Shwaluk
Wilda Jury
Minnedosa-Rapid City United Church
Birtle Presbytery
Rev. Kent
Commerce
Peter Funk
Houston
Strathelair
John Nowasad
R 'M
Reeve M
Antonation
Russell Area
Jim Cochrane
Anthony
From New Zealand to Canada a wartime reminiscence
A wartime memoir fragment recounts a New Zealander called Jeannie Camer, a student and teacher, and a mix of travels, letters, and escape into humor. The narrator reflects on prison camp, syndicate myths, and distant homes, ending with gratitude to a reader in Auckland.
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Ible
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Commission
Parkland Festival
William Pagen
Royal Bank
Agric
Cop
Johnny
Jeannie
New
Freddy
Nick
Smiley
Canada
Pacific
Auckland
New Zealand
Billy
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