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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1964
Page
1
Fire Prevention Week runs October 4 to 10 and urges home and business fire safety. The piece notes a mood of seasonal shift with hunting and harvest ongoing and mentions an upcoming World Olympics in Tokyo where amateur athletes compete for honor and world peace through sport.
In a recent council meeting Deputy Mayor W B Garnett presided as Mayor Burgess was absent. Four building permits were approved including a water treatment plant valued at $72 000 and three additions or remodels for Frank Clement J E N Wilson and Gerald Gilmour. Assessment increases proposed by the Provincia Municipal Assessor were added to the 1964 tax roll. Accounts totaling $210 497 were ordered paid.
Frank Clement defeated Harvey Kearns in the final to win the 1984 Aber deen Trophy and claim the club championship at Russell Golf Course. Other flights await completion as weather delays loom. Next Monday features port-siders versus rights with foursomes and a nine-hole format, followed by a wind‑up lunch at the clubhouse. Dick Wheatley and Bill Lawson urge ticket book returns.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce elected Toronto native A Guide to lead at its 35th annual meeting in Winnipeg on September 28 to 30, 1964. A former First National vice-president, he brings long experience in business and civic work. He succeeds Howard T. Mitchell of Vancouver.
Brandon College hosts an open house on Saturday October 3 during Homecoming. Guided campus tours run from 1 AM to 2 PM, with lunch in the new dining hall. The event invites graduates, friends, parents, and Western Manitoba citizens to visit.
Prof Peters spoke on propagation and care of small fruits and pruning of larger trees at the Curling Rink Club Room meeting of the Rela and Russall Horticultural Societies held Friday Sept 18. Fred Weir showed slides from Winnipeg Interurban Flower Show and invited visitors to exhibit. Mr Wowk explained Hadashville strawberry project. Mrs Aberdeen thanked speakers.
Curling club members approve plans to install artificial ice this fall. Russell Curling Rink Ltd consent sought, with Canadian Ice of Winnipeg to discuss a contract. Bid placed at 14200 dollars. Donations and fundraising push toward a second down payment, with a major fundraiser planned for Friday October 28.
The Royal Canadian Legion and Elks Lodge of Russell invite all to the 2:00 PM opening ceremony for their 12 unit elderly housing project. Hon. J B Carroll will cut the ribbon and speak, with D G Levensick and D R Stevens among other dignitaries.
MPC High Notes reports the Major Pratt Collegiate Student Council for 1964 85 with President Ron Payne Vice President Carol Soderstrom Secretary Bonnie Clement Treasurer Ron Sid oryk The first event a successful Freshie Dance emceed by John ston shows a cooperative student body. Wednesday the 28th Russell football quad overwhelmed Elphinstone 31 to 7 opening with Elphinstone scoring early.
Competition at Ek Annal Indoor Rodeo drew entries up in many classes but attendance fell with fewer than usual spectators. Sharon Kalyniuk of Cracknell won the winter draw for a silver dollar prize to aid the Elderly Housing project. Riders hailed from Saskatche wan Manitoba and other towns, with trophies awarded to Bob Rusk Gainsborough and John Dinwoody Westbourne among others.
George Auen, 74, died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital after a months long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow at Russell Memorial Gardens.
The Om year in civic affairs emphasizes nominations for mayors reeves and other offices. Nominations must be filed with municipal secretaries before noon next Wednesday with certificates of qualifications. Trust ees for the Pelly Trail School Division may be obtained from municipal offices or local school board secretaries and filed with Harry Grasan in Binsearth by 2 p.m. on October. Current terms expiring include Ward candidates in Russell and surrounding towns and wards in Silver Creek Shellmouth and Boulton with listed incumbents.
Funeral services for Mrs. Weir will be held Friday at United Church in Russell at 3 30 pm with interment to follow at an area cemetery.
Russell travels to Elphin after last night’s win over Rossburn as Grant Matheson scores three touchdowns and Craig Reichmuth adds a fifth. Elphin matchup looms with October 7 as the target for a return game.
The Russell Women s Institute met on Thursday Sept 17 at Mrs M Wonstony s home with 20 members and three visitors. President Edith Witty led with Mary Stewart s Collect. treasurer Margaret Cochran reported. Guest speaker Mr Burke Garnett spoke on the Centennial celebration and urged plans for an affordable commemorative project. A bake sale was approved for Oct 10 at 3 90 am in the skating rink, with plans by hosts Mrs MM Wonstony and Drs Jackson. The next meeting will be Oct 15 at Mrs Robert Halwan s home.
The U C W at Knox United Church will host a Thank offering meeting in the church auditorium Monday October 5 at 8 pm. A Thankgiving program is planned followed by the sound and color film Bright Flame. Coffee will be served.
A pre season exercise class invites adults and children to attend Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Collegiate auditorium. Participants will meet once weekly until snow flies with instructors and race team members present.
The University of Manitoba faculty of agriculture reports a large first year cohort amid postwar growth. Freshman enrollment reached the highest level since 1987, contributing to a total degree enrollment of 10 258 students in agriculture.
The Canadian Bible Society marks 60th anniversary in 1964 and launches a global appeal. A complete Bible costs 1.40 to produce and is sold 1.05 where living standards permit. gifted where poverty exists. canvassers plan to call Oct 5 through Oct 10 to raise 200 in support of annual production of 50 to 150 million copies by 1906 era context.
A reader writes that sidewalks are acceptable but notes lack of bike stands for children. They propose placing yellow painted intersections with bike stands or having merchants donate stands with their names on them.
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