Welcome to Russell Party October 24th
The Russell Chamber of Commerce and Town Council host the Welcome to Russell wine and cheese social on Wednesday October 24. The event invites newcomers to mingle with council members and chamber spouses, with plans discussed at the last chamber meeting including guest speaker arrangements and a future community canvass discussion. The session also schedules the annual pre Christmas Santa visit for December 1 and potential hosting of highway association conventions in Russell in 1975. Final bills include payment for the new Russell sign totaling 1865.18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Len Henschel
Burke Garnett
Lynn Spurway
Ken Reavie
Bob McMurr
Jim Langford
Lyle Schwaim
Wes McNeill
Ewart Mather
Dale Brown
Burin
John Collins
Cec Sanderson
Chamber
Art Kinney
Consumers’ Affairs
Santa Clause
Great Plains
83 Highway Association
Yellowhead Highway Association
Toastmasters Begin New Season at Russell Club
The Russell Toastmasters Club opens its season at 6 30 pm on Friday October 12 in the club room. Members Barry Abbott Dale Brown Roger Bouvier John Collins Cam Collins Wey Collins Bob McMurray Reavie Bob Schmidt Dennis Trinder and Wally Wolfe are highlighted as part of the local group fostering public speaking and leadership in a friendly setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Toastmasters’ Club
Haseen
Club
Dafe
Barry Abbott
Dale Brown
Roger Bouvier
John Collins
Cam Collins
Wey
Né Collins
Bob McMurray
Reavie
Bob Schmidt
Dennis ‘Trinder
Wally Wolfe
Bowling News Early Season Spark Sponsor Driven League
Russell Ladies Bowling League executives including Erie Peltz Brenda McGregor and Dianne Tremaine set a 1993 74 season with eight sponsor teams. Teams include Central Hotel Ernie's Barber Shop Duane's TV Russett Recreation Pash Electric Pelly Trait Motel Spotless Dry Cleaners Beever Lumber. After two weeks Spotless Dry Cleaners leads with 27 points while Russell Recreation and Pelly Trait Motel tie for second at 23. High singles list Emily Kiez 221 and Spike Kieper 240 with triples Eleanor Kryvushenko 568 and Spike Kieper 635.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ladies
Janie Lagaruk
Sylvia Suchsschlaf
Lie Doubleday
Mary Schrader
Duane
Hospital Board Sets Surplus, Cystoscope Purchase, Water System
Russell Hospital District board met September 26 1973 with all members present. The auxiliary will buy a cystoscope about 800 dollars. Manitoba Health Services Commission notes a 1971 surplus of 31231 with no costs for that year. Nurses' contract approved for two years. July finances show 18732 surplus likely used for retroactive pay. Meals cost 1.36 per day vs 1.30 budget. Emergency water system proposed with tank and pump at about 885 dollars. August averaged 7.7 days with six births and 354 outpatients.
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Russell Hospital
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Russell
Thompson
Mater
Kinette Theanette Club Ends First Meeting at Dell Room
The Kinette Theanette Club closes its first gathering on Sept 18 in the Dell Room with 4 members and two guests Noreen Hollier and Iris Jones attending. The new officer slate for 7374 lists Rosalyn Rutar as president, Carol Clement-Lee treasurer, Liz Thompson as treasurer, Lorraine Kilimnik as bulletin editor, with plans for a fall sale and other social service projects this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theanette Club
Dell Room
Noreen Hollier
Iris Jones
Rosalyn Rutar
Carol Clement - Lee
Liz Thompson
Quebec Premier Bourassa Calls General Election
In Ottawa Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa announced a general election for Monday October 2. At dissolution the National Assembly seat tally shows Liberals 70, Union Nationale 16, Creditistes 11, Parti Qu ébécois 7, Independent 2, with 2 vacancies. External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp met U N officials in New York to press a satisfactory Greenpeace resolution and opened talks with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
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Quebec
Robert Bourassa
National Assembly
Liberals
Union Nationalle
Creditistes
Parti Quebecois
Independent
Sharp
U.N
Mitchell Sharp
New
Soil Testing and Fall Bulbs Practical Guidelines
The piece advises testing soil in fall after September 15 when microbial activity wanes. It stresses representative sampling across fields, costs 5 to 6 dollars per field, and links testing to accurate fertilizer needs. It also covers selecting healthy fall bulbs like tulips and daffodils for outdoor planting, clump planting, and early autumn establishment. Additional notes discuss iron bacteria in water systems, its effects on taste and piping, and basic testing guidance.
Investment Club Holds Annual Meeting in Russell
The Investment Club of Russell held its annual meeting in the council chamber annex on Sept 25 with 15 members present. Members discussed loss of direction after several departures, questioned lending practices, and reaffirmed the club’s aim to provide affordable capital to local entrepreneurs to spur town growth. New officers were elected: President Dr W Wolfe, Vice President Mrs A Macintosh, Secretary Treasurer Lynn Spurway, with additional officers named Bob McMurray Ken Reavie Dr HM Lange and Jim Adolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
W. Wolfe
A. Macintosh
Lynn Spurway
Bob McMurray
Ken Reavie
HM. Lange
Jim Adolph
Russell Rams Organize for Season and Festival Additions
The Russell Rams held an organizational meeting naming President Jamie Langford and a full executive. A Sunday meeting is set at the council chamber annex on October 7 at 1 00 p.m. The Beef and Barley Festival adds a free pancake breakfast Saturday at 9 00 a m hosts Carlings Brewery plus wheel games bingo and crown and anchor. Main Street will close for the 1974 Car Show and kiddie midway with dances Friday and Saturday and a steak Bar b que Saturday at the Biks Hall. Dorothy Scales weighs 3 lbs 9 oz in the large vegetable department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rams
Jamie Langford
Murray Hovey
Sec
Treas
Lynn Spurway
Vern Rosnoski
Art Kinney
Delbert Deschamps
Barry Coulter
Clayton Chaloner
Lange
Council Chamber
Carlings Brewery
Main Street
Biks Hall
Russell
Dorothy Scales
Trojans crush Souris Sabres 37 to 7 in Sunday game
Russell notes a strong Trojan victory led by Gerry Bicknell with balanced run and pass plays. Gary Henschel and Bob Jackson scored, while Jackson stood out on both sides. Virden and Virden 45 Virden 12 referenced later amid mixed results. next game heads to Brandon under lights at Kinsmen Stadium.
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Ourtrojans
Souris Sabres
Gerry Bicknell
Bicknell
Gary Henschel
Bob
Trojans
Viren
Brad Matheson
Virden
Trojan
Russell
Jon
Jackson
Brian Muir
Glen McLeod
Deen Thom
Vodies
Itrojan
Brandon
Kinsmen
Bur
Brandon Sun
Kin Korner Rusell Kinsmen Club Starts New Year Drive
The Kinsmen Club of Rusell begins a new membership drive with a supper and meeting on Wednesday Sept 19. Prospective members include Hank Smith Kelvin Stith Ron Heymeyer Royce Jones and John Hudek as the group promotes service to the community and social ties for young men and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusell
Pew
Hank Smith
Kelvin Stith
Ron Heymeyer
Royce Jones
John Hudek
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Little Casino
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