North Side Reopens Under Geletiuk Management
The North Side is back in business under Mr and Mrs Alvin Geletiuk. Lois Shewtelt replaces Ruth Allerton at the Ag Rep office. The Banner’s Centennial Project installs a new press and folder. Bake and rummage sales run alongside the community auction and other town events.
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Banner
Main
Jack
Texaco
Pelly Exso
M.I.A
Buiter
Barbara
the Elks
Legion
Kiwanis
Western Grocers
Pelly Trail
Manitoba Hospital Commission Approves Russell Bed Hospital Plans
The Manitoba Hospital Commission approves the Tihih Bed Hospital project in Russell with plans to finalize by late fall. The Hospital Organization Committee signs an agreement with the Rannie family to buy 10 acres on Russell's southeast side for the new site. The facility will be south of the field and include space for Public Health and clinic offices for the Birtle Shoal Lake Health Unit.
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Ht Ie
Birtle Shoal Lake
Warman Elected Top Aid 5 Society Board in Senet
Agnes Snider Rossburn Rev J Vani Lane Bietle were elected to the Board of Directors of the Children's Aid Society. AML attended by 340 and western Manitoba groups. Entertainment included Ca-Na-Da choir and native dances. E Murray Simpson co elected president with Mr S Dictes Aer Redeecor as vice presidents and Dr Albert Johnson as treasurer. There were 2 city Brandon directors and 25 rural directors. Geo Flay reported total program cost over 498000 with 12 percent rise. 19190.22 funds arranged by Chris Verhoef.
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Ing
Children's Aid
Agnes Snider
Rossburn
J. Vani Lane
Bietle
Children’s Aid Society
AML
Manitoba
E. Murray Simpson
Beant
Mrr. S. Dictes
Aer Redeecor
Albert Johnson
Brandon
Geo Flay
Flay
Chris Verhoef
Good Attendance At Local A A Meeting
Large turnout fills the hall as local Alcoholics Anonymous group hosts a meeting. Members share experiences and seek support, with newcomers welcomed and encouraged to participate in the program.
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A.A
Town Council Regular Meeting on Main Street Traffic Signs
Town council plans a regular session to discuss crosswalks and traffic signs on Main Street. Attendees include Mayor J A Bungess and council members Don Biz and Steve Hades with references to local garages and a framing project.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. A. Bungess
Cie
Nice
Belleteamer
Alex Waterets
Fame Garage
Galinger
Don Biz
Fame Car Fon
Steve Hades
Frame Seeking
Mie Kor
Theological Student Receives Award in Manitoba
Winnipeg will host a ceremony May 20 at Marlborough Hotel Skyview Room where Jin Spear of Russell receives an Order of the Baston Star award for religious leadership studies. Rod Clement and Mona Cross will attend as grand representatives and hostesses.
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Grahamspect
St. John's Theological College
Winnipeg
Jin Spear
Russell
Order of ‘the Baston Star
Manitoba
Spear
Skyview
Marlborough Hotel
Rod Clement
Iowa
Mona Cross
Diamond Wedding Celebrated with Family Gatherings
The couple marked a diamond wedding with Rev. J. L. King and Rev. Edmondson officiating. Attended by the bride’s sister Hannah and the groom’s brother Angus, they lived in the district for 42 years before retiring near Russell in 1940. Daughters include D. R. Coulter Winnipeg, Janet Angus Chater, Grace Ferguson Russell, Ruth McLean Water Valley Alberta, and sons Donald and Wesley farming near Russell. Out-of-district guests and Centennial outfits highlighted the festivities.
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J. L. King
Edmondson
Hannah
Angus
Russell
D. R. Coulter
Fmily
Winnipeg
J. Angus
Janet
Chater
Vic
Grace) Ferguson
Don McLean
Ruth
Water Valley
Alberta
Donald
Wesley
Seeding Season Warns Farmers On Machinery Safety
Rural columnist warns farmers of hazardous seeding times as long hours and fatigue raise accident risk. urges off tractor when tired and proper night lighting for moving equipment and marked rear implements for road safety. notes seed treatment chemicals are poisonous and to handle carefully.
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Tll
Ares
Flowers Bolts and Saddles 2 quiz on horse anatomy
Plans were discussed for a grooming session at Mackie's barn on Saturday May 13 and perhaps a trail ride on May 21. Workbook material was handed out. In their group the automotive group discussed their material. They had a practical demonstration with 9.
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Mackie's Barn
Automotive Group
Susan McDougall Dies Following Surgery
Susan McDougall dies after surgery as community mourns the 15 year old. Funeral services were held at the Inglis United Church May 19 with interment at a local cemetery.
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Susan McDougall
Inglis United Church
Kilkenny-Haas wedding in Grace Lutheran Church
A double ring ceremony was held May 9 1967 at 3 30 pm in Grace Lutheran Church Russell Manitoba. The bride Myra Borie Judy Austin and Bonnie nieces served as flower girls. best man was Doug Dobbyn Ushered by Wayne Ron Thompson and Lynn Jones. The mothers selected turquoise and blue outfits with white carnation corsages. The couple celebrated at the Elks hall with a 200 guest wedding supper and dancing. Photographs were taken by William Stastuk. Out of town guests traveled from Melita MacNutt White Rock BC and other areas.
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A. Beautarat
Grace Lutheran Church
Russell
Manitoba
Myra Borie
Judy Austin
Bonnie’ Says
Doug Dobbyn
Melita
Wayne Thompson
Ron Thompson
Lynn Jones
Mendelesohn
Elks’ Hall
Brikeson
Arnold Minigh
Donna Halwas
Furst
William Stastuk
Guy Tones
MacNutt
Hide
West End
Mian
Extevan
Sade
White Rock
Maxim
Winnipeg
Soran
Dominion City
Brandon
Inge
First Wagon Roared Through Alps Began 1838 Expedition
The fragment notes the first wagon route through the Alps starting in 1838 and connected to the Septioner Base, highlighting an early overland effort.
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Alps
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Manitoba Hospital Commission
Russel
V. Warman
Top Aid 5 Soc
Senet
F. Skinner
Watt Dunn
Stuart Cochrane
Tim Dunn
Jim* McLeod
Julius Kieper
Mel Anderson
British Columbia
W. T. Uhryniuk Ag
Rep
Shellmouth
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