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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
1
Athletes from Angus School at Pelly Trail set new marks during the Centennial Trees Division track and field meet held Monday. Signals point to junior events and school strength as teams in three divisions compete. Games in minor baseball schedules show 6:30 pm starts with Angusville visiting Binscarth.
Grace Lutheran Ladies held their May meeting with minutes adopted and officers praised. Notable athletic results include Olive Baranyk in shot put and Wayne Baliechak in hop, step and jump, plus several junior and senior track marks and relay times. Committees were named for June and a Centennial Tea invitation extended. lunch followed.
Fragmentary OCR text records several families and individuals during a holiday weekend, listing Mr and Mrs and friends including Pagan Pereaiean, Hane Mauer, Jim Niesen, Moose Jew, Charles, Leonard, and the Feldmanns, with partial surnames and locations.
The Canadian National Railways and the Hudson Bay Route Association report keen interest this year in tours tied to Expo 67 in Montreal. Despite advertising and Expo activity expected to divert tourist trade, volumes in other channels remained strong. The secretary of the organization noted sustained enthusiasm among travelers and agencies.
MPC Awards Night featured student girls in bright dresses with a master of ceremonies reading the honor roll. Pins and trophies were handed to several students by Mrs Wayne Johnson and Ms Karen Nickel, with trophies presented for basketball and special field excellence.
The Rural Scene notes that by year end 1967 only forty more to plan to reach a goal and suggests warding this summer. It invites help from T and mentions Foxwarren Fat Stock Show on June 10. The event encourages families or businesses to buy beef to support 4-H Beef Calf Clubs and promote advertising. It recalls school letters and a grand march with dancing after awards.
Seeding is in full swing for Russell centennial preparations with new street signs and a big parade float. Expo 67 offers vast pavilions from Canada and provinces, with inexpensive meals, no pavilion admission, and a Youth Pavilion for ages 16 to 30.
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