Horticulture Society Holds Annual Meet
The Russell Horticulture Society met on November 18 with about 45 people in attendance at the school auditorium. President Dennis Trinder announced premiums of adiola bulbs for early bird memberships and discussed show arrangements and space needs. Junior Garden Club reported 14 staged entries and 48 fair entries. New directors were elected, and a Winnipeg meeting was noted for 1974. Awards from August were presented, and a slide presentation on Thompson’s garden rise closed the event. Tickets for a chrysanthemum plant were sold, with several prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Horticulture Society
Dennis ‘Trinner
Trinder
George Bell
Bell
Louise Ciclerski
Paul Krowski
Lillian
Kalyniuk
Jackie Cricy
Daiphin
Manitoba Horticulture Association
Blanche Brownels
Daii-shin
Winnipeg
MTA
Olga Halwas
Thompson
Bill Stasiuk
Studio Miorists
Mildred Spear
Halwas
Alma Miller
Anne Cusitar
Minnie Bily
Dixon Reid
Elks Penny Parade Names Costume Winners in Snow
The Elks Penny Parade despite light snow drew many children to the hall. Prize winners list includes Montgomery Princess and many costumed entries from Kindergarten to Grade VII with Carrie Coulter, Daryl Zimmer, Jackie Morrison among top penny box winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Cicierski
Frog
Tracy Lazaruk
Carol Burnett
Bev Pettitt
Racy Xutar
Big Bird
Joanne Moran
Green Giant
Scott Miller Dracula
Colleen Coulter
Jamie Moran
Woody Wooepecker
Cheryl Zimmer
Aunt Jemima
Terry Lazaruk
Bat Man
Ruth McLeod
Cary Coulter
Murray Pettitt
David Carley
Campbells
Spider Man
Don Berke
Viking
Allan Stanchuk
Gordon Freize
Opeye
Barb Colllins
Pig
Susan Thompson
Cindy Berg
Randy Abbott
Voupies
Glenda Zimmer
Jackie Morrison
Ramp
Corrina McNeill
Joy Lee
Little Bo-peep
Carrie Coulter
Daryl Zimmer
Jackie Morison
Trenton “Ziprick
Widow from Kipling to represent Canadian motherhood at war memorial
Mrs Margaret Santo, 78, from Kipling Saskatchewan, will place one of seven official wreaths at the national war memorial during the Remembrance Day ceremonies televised at 11 am EST. Her eight children served in the armed forces. Robert and John Santo were killed in WWI and WWII respectively, with further service by two Santo daughters and four sons in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Margaret Santo
Santo Bay
Santo Island
Robert
John
RCAF
Santo
Robert Santo
England
Europe
David
Alouette Squadron
Carlyle
Edward
Forcs
National War Memorial
Pelly Trail Inaugural Meet Sets 1974 Board Appointments
The Pelly Trail School Division Board held its inaugural meeting on November 1, 1973 in Russell. Officers for 1974 were named including Chairman Paul Michaly hyn and Vice-Chair Reliph Wibbatts. Committees covered transportation, building, personnel, and wage negotiations amid ongoing conciliation with CUPE representatives and potential arbitration or strike action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly Trail
Russell
Paul Michalyhyn
Reliph Wibbatts
Wilson
Coppleman
Ted Bartram
Lynn Spurway
Jim Langford
Bill McKietiuk
Cam Collins
Oscar Schmitke
Ralph Tibbatts
Transportation Committee
James McMurahhy
Mike Antonin
Oscar
Schmitke
John Mazur
Paul Michalyjshyn
Bill —Mikieliuh
Lisson
Dept of Highways
Elphinstone
Clear Lake
Minister of Education
Dept. of National Defense
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Strikes and Spares End First Quarter With Win
The Central Hotel team scored 96 points to finish the first quarter as champions. Team members include Fileen Popoff Brenda McGregor Syl via Meinyck and June Mec Murray. Brenda McGregor had the high single of 247 and led the quarter with 596. Spike Kieper posted 635 for the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Fileen Popoff
Brenda McGregor
Sylvia Meinyck
June MecMurray
Spike Kieper
Mayor Braendle Opens Northwestern Marquette Speech Festival
Mayor John Braendle officially opened the North Western Marquette Speech Festival in the Binscarth Theatre on Tuesday morning. There were 430 entries in spoken poetry moral speaking and public speaking. The final concert for the winners of all classes will be held Friday evening November 9 in the Binscorth Theatre at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Braendle
North Western Marquette
Binscarth Theatre
Binscorth Theatre
C of C Annual Meeting to Feature First Female Speaker
Russell Chamber of Commerce set for November 27 with Tannis Vanxensee of the Bureau of Consumer Affairs as guest speaker. Dinner is open to members. tickets must be purchased by November 20. Committees named for receptions, nominations, and invitations. Yellowhead Highway meeting and Great Plains Highway representation planned. Parking concerns noted as limited off-street options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannis Vanxensee
Bureau of Consumer Affairs
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Tie Deste Sete
Yankewicz
Chamber
Bob, McMurray
Mert Perrin
Murray Hovey
John Kryvushenko
David Coppleman
Ken Reanvie
Bob McMurray
Doc Sanderson
Mert Persin
Yellowhead Highway Association
Winnipeg
Ted Sample
Yellowhead Association
Art Kinney
Russell
Major Pratt School Sketches and Remembrance Day Plans
The Major Pratt School gym hosted world famous Harlen Clowns entertained by the Trojan Varsity Squad with referees Doug Fowler and Len Derkach joining in. The event, sponsored by the Major Pratt Trojan Football Club, drew a large crowd. Remembrance Day events are planned for Grade 6-12 on Friday the 9th at 3:00 pm, with progress reports due the same day. Provincial Remembrance Day holiday affects all schools on Monday the 12th, and no school for Grades 9-12 on Thursday the 15th due to in service and conferences. Looking ahead, Fall Pageant Fashion Show and Sadie Hawkins Dance are set for November 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt School
Pratt Trojan
Doug Fowler
Len Derkach
Sadie Hawkins
Sweep outcome shows cops' diligence in tackling crime
In a local sweep, police highlight achievements in independence and law enforcement through persistent work. The report credits officers for reducing incidents and fostering community safety in the area through coordinated action and steady effort.
Meals on Wheels proposal seeks local support and timing
The October column notes interest in a Meals on Wheels program via Local Initiatives Program funding. Aimed at elderly or disabled individuals, it would offer five weekdays of noon hot meals delivered door to door, with flexible meal choices and a cost around $1.00 to $1.25 per meal. Final plans depend on demand and approvals, and service could start this month or December. Contact information is provided for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beas Loney
Pecconal Care
Town notices list amusements and community events
There are two Minnesota curlers needed for Friday night mixed curling, contact Frank Keller or Jim Morrison. Russell Amateur Dramatic Society meets November 14 at 7 30 at Major Pratt Collegiate to read and cast Thieves Carnival. Remembrance Day services focus on church attendance. Local schools close November 12 for Remembrance Day. University of Manitoba grads announced. Russell Chamber dinner tickets available, merchants meet November 16 for Christmas promotion. Biks Hard Time Dance promotes event. Parkland Hockey League schedule set. Rams play Swans River December 6 and host Roblin North Stars December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keller
Jim Morrison
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Pratt
Dick Pugh
Royal Canadian Legion
Church of
Pelly Trail
University of Manitoba
David Cochrane
Hermann Wagner
Inglis
Shelley Sims
Russell Chamber of Commerce
R. M. McMurray
Parkland Hockey League
Russell Rams
Swans River
Roblin North Stars
Driving Offenses and Fines Across Multiple Jurisdictions
A scanned docket lists numerous driving related offenses including speeding, disobeying traffic devices, underage driving, and improper license handling. Fines range from five to several dollars with penalties across Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario and Alberta regions involving drivers such as Daniel Gill Bouchard Linda Ferguson and others, plus a juvenile case and license related reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Keith Rey
Yorkton
Miegal
Daniel Gill Bouchard
St. Lazare
Alexsander’ Cameron
Foxwarren
Linda Gail Ferguson
Birtle
Wayne Murray Bulisenals
Russell
Derkach
Silverton
Donald W. Port
Ter
Richard Thomas Dale
St. Lamare
John Collins Elected President of Russell Toastmasters
At the Russell Toastmasters meeting for 1973 74 elections the club chose John Collins as president. The campaign featured speeches by Dennis Trinder Roy Cusitar and Collins as members debated the executive slate with other roles filled alongside Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Toastmasters
Dennis ‘Trinder
Roy Cusitar
John’ Collins
John Collins
Club
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Mayor Braendle
C. of C
Burke
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Parkland
Frank Bily
Wendel Wonarasek
Crest Brian Klimack
Brenda Davidson
Meals On Wheels
Gordon Sinclair
Grumpy
Trish
Rowan
Fa. Keller
Vancouver
Kenneth John Brazeatt
Pecmest Semsence Davidson
Calgary
Dennis D. Norbury
Jenneg
Mon
Jerrald Fredrick Smith
Sioux Fants
Betty Boychuk
Sturgis Sask
Joan Reid Cameron
Wes
Mary Mushumanski - Russell
Aliow
Rerson
Jacob Haherstock - Manchwell
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