Rebekah Lodge Surrenders Charter After 65 Years
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49 Russell closes its charter effective June 20 1979 ending a long era of service. Members recall origins dating to February 19 1914 and note community projects by Rebekah Oddfellow camp and towers. The final term included installation by Nancy McDonald Purity District Deputy President and a 66th anniversary observed in February.
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Crystal Rebekah Lodge No. 49
Russell
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah-Oxdd
Sup
Nancy McDonald
Purity
Beatrice Craig
Rebekah
Winnipeg
Russell County Chamber to conduct survey on Friday
Russell County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a consumer survey Friday October 19. Questionnaires will be mailed to about 800 households in Russell and the surrounding trading area. The survey instrument was developed in cooperation with local officials.
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Russell
Three Division Plan Set for South West Hockey League
The South West Hockey League will start its 26th season with a three division format decided at the annual meeting held Sunday. Beefs and Barley cribbage tourney entrants from Esterhazy Langenburg Marchwell and Brandon compete as locals prepare for Saturday 11 am play in Legion Club Rooms. Cribbage players should bring boards cards provided. Russell Rams receive one year leave of absence due to player shortages. post 1979-80 season Rams must commit.
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Spuris
South West Hockey League
Legion Gub
Esterhazy
Langenburg
Marchwell
Brandon
Toough
Russell Rams
Rams
Green Men Bring Spectacle to Russell Inn Week
The Green Men led by Johnny Green perform nightly at the Russell Inn during Beef and Barley week. The act, famed for its green hair and promotion, originated in Green Bay and has set attendance records worldwide over sixteen years. They have toured 100 countries and performed for notable figures, with a history including the First Batman Theme and the Billy May Orchestra.
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Russell Inn
Johnny Green and
The
Green Men
Kirmitt the Frog
Johnny Green
Greenmen
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Batman
Billy May
Horner named grain transportation co ordinator
Horner takes on the role of grain movement coordinator after the terms of reference were released. Winnipeg based grain handling firms and industry leaders praise his selection, noting his broad view of the sector and readiness to unite all segments to improve efficiency.
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Horner
Grain Transportation
United Grain Growers
Mac Runciman
Runciman
Dawson
Cargill Grain Co
Beef and Barley Bits and Community Fun Week
The community plans a lively week of events with the Curling club serving hamburgers and drinks at the Ronnie Prophet Show on Thursday. Cattlemen and Beef Association members prepare for the October 6 meeting, invitations issued. Local artist Betty Pash displays oil paintings at the library Thursday through Saturday. A babysitter list is compiled with contact numbers for local families.
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Curling Club
Ronnie Prophet
Cattlemen's
Jackie Clement
Betty Pash
Binscarth
Pash
Susan Shaw
Mike Stasiuk
Tim Stasiuk
Lori Woroneski
Charlene Keller
Kathy Jordison
Ellen Hamilton
Lisa Graham
Judy Wolowich
Karen Zimmer
Penny Senek
Bonnie Zimmer
Suzanne Kaus
Colydia Wyatt
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Peoples Downs
Assinibele
Downs
Stable
O'Pas
Clifford Thompson
Art Kinney
Centre
Rebekah Lodge
Simpson
Rebekah-Oddfellow
Oddfellows Towers
Portge
Sr. Simeon
Shellmouth Dam
Shellmouth
Russell C
Gwen Bennett
Gwen
Lillian Glasman
Beth Naylor
Joan Eliasson
W.H.L
Con’t
Joan Rowat
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