Chamber Plans Feed Mill Venture For Russell District
Russell Chamber of Commerce members push formation of a two Joe feed mill with Wilson & Wilson handling preliminary legal work. The project aims to aid local farmers and businesses by centralized livestock and poultry feeding and creating steady cash flow. The group schedules October events, tours, and a November dinner meeting, with multiple committees named and 28 members present.
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Industrial Development Committee
Russell Chamber of Commerce
2 Joes Company
Cec Sanderson
Wilson & Wilson
Smeilie
Highaye 3 Association
Ken Reavie
McAllen
Texas
Art Kinney
Verne Warman
Bob Mundie
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Jim Rush
John Schwalm
Bil Stasiuk
Les Stanley
Russell Athletic Council
Len Margetts
Tom Dunsmore
Hallowe'en
Drop In Canvass For Blind Institute Funds
The Canadian Institute for the Blind canvass and tag day raised 172.00 dollars with the morning business canvass just under 100 dollars. Kiwanis Club members managed the drive and will continue accepting donations at Smellie Bros. Ltd. office through Mr J A Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Institute For the Blind
Kiwanis Club
J. A. Burgess
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Cadets Form Russell Air Cadet Squad Roster
Ten new cadets joined the Russell Air Cadet Squadron bringing total enrollment to 48. Flights led by F L George Laing F O Jack Thom and P O Jack Dow drilled for an hour showing ability. Arrivals measured for uniforms with more boys aged 14 to 18 invited to join as drill exercises begin.
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Russell Air Cadet Squadron
George Laing
Jack Thom
Jack Dow
Paying Out Session For Town Treasury Unit
Finance committee of the whole council held a paying out session for the town treasury. The meeting extended past the regular semitem minutes as discussions on town affairs stretched toward adjournment.
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Treasury Dept
Towo
Assiniboine Dam Still Under Consideration
A meeting last Saturday afternoon indicated a dam on the Assiniboine west of here remains a possibility. Royal Commission on Flood Cost Benefit members visited Russell to discuss the dam’s pros and cons with municipal officials and others. Attending were local leaders, RMs and town officials plus highway officials to assess revenue loss from lands to be taxed.
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Pela
Assiniboine
Here
Russell
Royal Commission On
tax_ roll
W. C. Riley
A. S. Beaubien
W. J
G. W. Brad
Town of
History of Canadian Banking In Story Form
A booklet by The Canadian Bankers Association explains how Canada built and maintains a strong banking system. It notes 4 600 branches in Canada and 151 abroad, a high branch density, federal Bank Act updates, 11 million deposit accounts, and about 1 280 000 loans at any time with many small personal loans.
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Teo
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Canada
Quebec
British West Indies
Confederation
Eee
Interesting Talk On Lebanon Heard Here
An evening program at Memorial Hall featured Dr. A C Ferguson of the University of Manitoba speaking on life in Lebanon with slides. He described the university, population, languages, farming, and exports, plus a tour of Holy Land images. The event was hosted by the Russell Horticultural Society with a question period and social hour.
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Memorial Hall
A.C. Ferguson
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Lebanon
Roblin
Ferguson
University of Colorado
University of Beirut
United States
Baglin
Chamber of Deputies
Mediterranean
Arabia
Iraq
Holy Land
Ferguwon
Fred Wei
Manitoba Extension Services
All Presen
T : Ve “Russell Horticultural Society
Burke McNeill
J. Silver
The
Horticultural Society
Bible Society Speaker Urges Global Scripture Outreach
Rev Wiliam Davis of the British and Foreign Bible Society spoke at Knox United Church calling for funds to place scriptures worldwide and in every language. The local Bible Society canvass runs this week alongside a baptismal service led by Rev G W Tindale, baptizing William Garth Leslie Ann Mather and Bradley Buie.
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Wiliam Davis
Manitova
British and Foreign Bible Society
Knox United Church
Bible Society
G. W. Tindale
William Garth
Jack | Dow
Leslie Ann
Jack Mather
Bradley Buie
Ba! ‘Thom
Town Ratepayers Meeting Called For Friday October 10
The annual ratepayers meeting for the Town of Russell will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening October 10. Citizens are urged to attend to hear reports from the Council School Board and Memorial Rink and Hall committees.
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Russell Wl
Council
Memorial Rink
Hockey Meeting Names Joe Rutar President
A Monday night meeting of the Intermediate Hockey Club in the County Chambers discussed forming a new team for the coming season. Joe Rutar was named president with plans for a gathering of former players and prospects next Monday night at his shop.
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Mir
Coune Chambers
Joe Rutar
I Oftisers
Joe Ruta
Delbert Deschamps
Jack Dow
Les Stanley
Len Loney
Frank Schentag
Roy Kennedy
Lore Davidson
Bill McNaughton
Russell Hockey Club
North Main
Manitoba Sugar Plant Readies 1958 Crop Processing
Fort Garry plant gears up for the 19th season as trucks and trains deliver beets. Management aims for 10 000 to 12 000 tons on hand before operations begin to guard against weather delays. W R Hetherington cites an expected average crop near 205 000 tons from about 22 000 harvested acres after spring setbacks.
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Manitoba Sugar Company
Fort Garry
Manitoba
W. R. Hetherington
Guest Speaker Rev John Conlin At Harvest Home Service
Autumn colors and harvest displays set a fitting scene for Christ Church Harvest Home service last Sunday. Rev John Conlin rector of Roblin delivered the address to a full church while Rev W S Smith shared the pulpit. Afterward ladies hosted lunch in the basement social gathering.
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Christ Church
John Conlin
Roblin
W. S. Smith
Conlin
Ashford elected president of Canadian Chamber at Montreal meeting
Albert C. Ashford of Toronto was elected president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at its 20th annual meeting in Montreal on October 6 7 8. He is president of the Toronto Dominion Bank and has long been active in business, Chamber work, and community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Ashford
Toronto
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
National Business Organization
Montreal
Canadian Chamber
Ashforth
Toronto- Dominion Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts Association
Care of
Canada
Bank of Hamilton
Ralph C. Pybus
Vancouver
Home School Meet Night Brings Parents To Visit Classrooms
One hundred four interview parents and friends attended the annual Home and School Meet the Teacher Night. Safety patrols, festival transportation, and lunch facilities were discussed then teachers were introduced by School Board chairman Jack Wilson and later visited by attendees.
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R. C. Smellie
Jack Wilson
Wilson
Murphy
F Kowaluk
R. G. Smellie
J. Billingsley
M. Jeffs
E. Keating
Special Evening for Oct 15 Features Children’s Aid Visit
A free variety program is set for Wednesday October 15 at Russell Ellis hall. J A Greaves of the Children's Aid Society Brandon will speak on the society's work. The Three Ks ladies’ trio will perform a series of numbers and films will be shown.
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Russell Ellis’ Hall
J. A. Greaves
Children’s Aid Society
Brandon
Three
Greaves
Children's Aid Socety
Christ Church Evening Branch Reports Harvest Service Plans
The Christ Church Evening Branch met at Mrs. L Stanley's home on September 22. They welcomed newcomers and announced the Junior Auxiliary reorganization with Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Oman as leaders. Lunch will follow the Harvest Festival Service. members will help decorate the church. Next meeting is October 6 at Mrs. Edna Clement's home.
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Christ Church
L. Stanley
Jeaders
H. Oman
Edna Clement
Hunters bag three Canada geese in clever decoy setup
Dune Wowk and Bul Stasiuk braved bad weather near Gus Ross's field to study four geese. Bill acted as decoy while Dane executed a stealth approach, using No 6 shot to bring down three geese weighing eight to ten pounds each. the fourth appeared wounded but escaped.
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Gus Ross
Big Norta
Bill
Dane
Singing for Fun Prompts Russell Choir Project
Neighbors in Russell and district are invited to Knox United Church basement this Sunday evening to organize a community choir. The group will include all denominations and sing secular music for enjoyment.
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Russell and
District
Knox United Church
Apple Day driving support for children’s fund
Russell Elks invite hockey players to Joe Rutar’s shop for Apple Day held this Saturday. Volunteers exchange red Macintosh apples for donations to the Elks children's fund, with proceeds sent to the Grand Lodge Purple Cross Fund aiding needy kids in Canada and beyond.
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Russell Elks
Grand Lodge
Canada
Manitoba Highway 83 Association Meets Across Manitoba
The Manitoba Highway 83 Association plans a Wednesday meeting in Russell with hopes for Melita to The Pas and Flin Flon representation. President RG Smellie invites local chamber members to attend as the group promotes the Gulf of Mexico to Hudson Bay tourist route.
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Tejhway
Russell
Melita
Pas
Flin Flon
Gulf of Mexico
Manitoba
Hudson's Bay
RG. Smellie
Chamber of Commerce
Work Party Planned To Erect Highway Sign
Snow rain and cold on Tuesday evening delayed sign work. Chamber of Commerce invites members to Friday evening to install the sign at the north approach to town.
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Chamber of Commerce
World Series Opens With Braves Upset Over Yankees 4-3
The Milwaukee Braves defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in the opening World Series game. Yorkton station carried the telecast, allowing local fans to watch the contest on television.
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Milwaukee Braves
New York Yankees
Yorkton
Cub Corner Sees Scout Troop Reorganization and New Sixers
Council Rock Jest night reports troop restructuring with last year’s sixers moving to Scouting. New boys begin Tenderpad tests as eight year olds invited to join. Emphasis on Cub attendance at church or Sunday School with duty to God noted. Parents welcome to visit the Pack.
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Walrus
Council Rock
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Assiniboine Dam
Kiwanis Club OF
Hockey Meeting
Conlin, Roblin
Harvest Home
National Basin
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